Velleman VLE4 - Manual (Page 6)

VLE4
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5. Overview and use
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
charger 4
display
1 charger terminals 5 discharge button
2 open-button 6 power jack
3 backlight button 7 USB port
display [4]
A battery status indicator C 9V charge indicators
B USB available indicator D AA/AAA/C/D charge indicators
6. Use
• The VLE4 is only suitable for charging NiMH batteries; do not
insert other types.
• Press the backlight button [3] at any time to switch on the backlight
for ±15s.
Charging
• Open the top of the charger by pressing the open-button [2].
• For type AA/AAA/C/D batteries: insert up to 4 batteries between the
charger terminals [1]. Respect the polarity as indicated inside the
charger.
• For type 9V batteries: insert up to 2 batteries into the dedicated
terminals of the charger.
• Close the top of the charger.
• Plug the output connector of the included adaptor into the power
jack [6]. Only use the included adaptor or one with the same
specifications. Plug the adaptor into a suitable mains outlet.
• The LCD [4] will display the word CHARGE and shows the current
load of each inserted battery ([C] or [D]).
• When all batteries are full, the word FULL is shown.
• Unplug the charger from the mains and remove the batteries.
• In case a bad or wrongly inserted battery is detected, the display
shows BAD and the icon of the faulty battery is flashing. Re-insert
the battery in the correct way or dispose of the bad battery in the
appropriate way.
Discharging
• Insert batteries and connect the charger to the mains (see §6
Charging).