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User’s Manual
Model:201600
Included in This Package
One Battery Charger
One Power Cord
Four AA Rechargeable Batteries
One User’s Manual
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to this charger or injury to you or to others, please read the following operating instructions before usage. Keep these operating instructions for your reference when needed.
Caution
1. In emergency cases*, please unplug the electric cord, and limit handling the charger and batteries to disposing of them properly.
* Emergency cases include
- Smoke from the unit
- Changed shape
- Liquid or material leakage
- Dropped & broken casing or parts
2. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
3. This charger is for indoor use only.
4. Do not operate this charger with a damaged plug.
5. Do not repair or alter this charger or batteries in any situation.
6. The charger is not intended for use by children.
7. Do not disassemble or reassemble the charger.
8. Do not use rechargeable batteries in smoke detectors.
9. Batteries may contain hazardous materials, and may be nondisposable. Please contact the battery company for a proper disposal method.
10. Avoid mixing batteries of different sizes and capacities in your electronic device.
This charger is not a toy. This charger is not intended for use by children.
Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Product Features
Charges either 2 or 4 AA or AAA batteries (must be charged in pairs).
Worldwide Use AC100-120V, 50/60Hz variable voltage allows automatic use in different countries.
2 LED Indicators indicate status of the 2 independent charging channels.
Timer Control shuts off after 8 hours to prevent overcharging.
Reverse Polarity Protection helps prevent incorrect battery insertion that could damage the batteries or the charger, or cause personal injury.
Low Battery Leakage Current enables the charger to preserve more of a charge than many other battery chargers.
Trickle Charge applies a small current to the batteries after charging is complete and allows them to maintain a full charge.
(The charger must be connected in order to charge the batteries.)
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Instructions for Use
This charger will charge either 2 or 4 AA or AAA batteries simultaneously (they must be charged in pairs).
• Insert Batteries. For AA batteries use the larger metal contacts at the very bottom of the unit. For AAA batteries use the smaller contacts just above the
AA battery contacts.
• When inserting the batteries, make sure they follow the correct polarities and touch the metal contacts.
• Connect the power cord to the unit. Then connect the power cord to a power outlet.
• The LED(s) will flash to indicate charging is in progress.
When the batteries are fully charged, the flashing LED(s) will turn to a solid color.
• After charging, disconnect the charger from the power source and remove the batteries. This prevents overcharging the batteries and reduces wear and tear on the charger.
Care & Troubleshooting Tips
• Clean the charger with a clean dry cloth. Keeping the metal contacts clean will also help maintain performance.
• Make sure that the unit is properly plugged into the wall.
• If the LED does not flash to indicate that the battery is charging, the battery may be improperly inserted or defective, or there there may be a short circuit.
• The charging time will vary depending on the type and capacity of your batteries.
Please refer to the charging table on the following page for the appropriate charging time.
• Correctly insert the batteries and avoid reversing the +/- polarities.
• The charger is intended for use with Ni-MH batteries only. Charging other battery types may cause explosions, breakage, personal injury or property damage.
Specifications
Input: AC 100-120V
~
50Hz/60Hz
Output: DC 2 X (2.8V 300mA) AA Size
DC 2 X (2.8V 150mA) AAA Size
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Some Standard Charging Times
Type of Battery Battery Capacity Time
Ni-MH AA
Ni-MH AA
Ni-MH AAA
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
600 mAh
8.0 h
6.0 h
4.8 h
Instructions for the Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
It is necessary to charge Ni-MH rechargeable batteries before the first use.
The contact surface of the batteries and the charger must always be kept clean.
• Do not expose the batteries to water.
• Do not heat the batteries or dispose of them in fire.
• Do not tear off the jacket label.
• Do not disassemble or reassemble the batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries. To avoid short-circuiting, keep the batteries away from all metal objects (e.g. coins, hair-pins, keys, etc.).
If the batteries are stored without use for 6 months or longer, they may require several cycles of charging and discharging in order to attain their original charge capacity
Acceptable flexible cords for cord connected is at least as serviceable as SP-2, SPE-2, SPT-2, SV,
SVE, SVT and the length is min. 1.8 meter with NEMA 1-15P plug.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product).
• The specific problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the problem started.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
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DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VTech ® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook.
VTech ® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.
VTech ® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.
COMPANY : VTech ® Electronics North America, L.L.C.
ADDRESS : 1155 West Dundee Rd, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA
TEL NO.: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ices-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme nmb-003 du
Canada.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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