Radio Shack 20-501 User Manual
11 The
Basics
using vehicle battery power
You can power the scanner from a vehicle's 12V
power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket)
using a 6V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size B
Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket)
using a 6V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size B
Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
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You must use a power source that supplies 6V DC
and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the scan-
ner's DC 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the
scanner or the adapter.
and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the scan-
ner's DC 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the
scanner or the adapter.
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Always connect the DC adapter to the scanner
before you connect it to the power source.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter from
the power source before you disconnect it from
the scanner.
before you connect it to the power source.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter from
the power source before you disconnect it from
the scanner.
Make sure the power is turned off.
If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch
to 6V.
Insert the Adaptaplug into the DC adapter's cord
so it reads TIP +. Then, insert the Adaptaplug into
the scanner's DC 6V jack.
the scanner's DC 6V jack.
Plug the other end of the adapter into your
vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.