DC Supply and charging socket 8-18 V DC, center contact = +
Allows for using external DC wall charger, supply adapter or cigarette lighter cable. The
supply voltage has a wide range from 8 to 18 Volts. Charging current and internal supply
voltage inside the scanner is automatically regulated.
A suitable typical 230 V power adapter can be 9 Volt / min. 300 mA., a cigarette lighter
cable for 12 V allows direct connection (center pin = +)
Full charging time is about 12 hours for 3 x AA Ni-MH cells inserted.
DC battery type selector
On the left side inside the battery compartment you will find the selector switch with AL
(= Alkaline) and MH (= Ni-MH rechargeable batteries) positions. In case of Ni-MH cells are
used, please switch the battery selector to Ni-MH.
The external DC socket works only in Ni-MH position. If you use the scanner only with
external power for longer time period, we recommend to take out the Ni-MH batteries.
For safety reasons, the external DC socket is disconnected in Alkaline Battery switch posi-
tion, because Alkaline batteries are not allowed to be charged and can leak or even explode
if you should try to charge such batteries.
Attaching the Belt Clip
To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip.
Slide the belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the
belt clip pulling the lock pinch at the middle of the belt clip.
Important Notes about rechargeable and not rechargeable batteries:
You can use all types of AA size batteries in the scanner. Standard batteries, available in
any shop, are Alkaline types, have different capacity and life time depending of the price
category of these batteries. Such batteries are not rechargeable and can create a risk, if
you should try to charge them.
Rechargeable batteries are offered in most cases as Ni-MH batteries with a capacity betwe-
en 1000 mAh and even up to about 2500 mAh. Such batteries can be charged in external
charging devices or inside the scanner via suitable charging cable from 12 V or via AC
adapter from 230 V.
There are also rechargeable Alkaline-Manganese batteries on the market. These batteries
need a special charger (only chargers recommended by the battery manufacturers can be
used) and cannot be charged inside the scanner.
Before inserting Alkaline or rechargeable batteries:
•Make sure that the power is off
•Remove the belt clip- if attached
•Open the battery compartment (slide down the battery compartment cover)
•Install three batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
marked inside.
•Bring the battery switch in the correct position
•Never mix old and new batteries or Ni-MH and Alkaline batteries together
•Use only fresh enough batteries, and remove empty batteries immediately from the scan-
ner, otherwise they can leak and destroy the scanner.
