Icom IC-T10 Advanced Manual - Page 6

1 BATTERY CHARGING Charging the battery pack DDUsing the BC-213 rapid charger Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Charging note ••CAUTION: DO NOT use a battery pack or charger that are not manufactured or approved by Icom. ••BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver. When the transceiver's power cannot be turned OFF because of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack from the transceiver. Then charge the battery pack by itself. ••If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack or charger. Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack. Charging time:  Approximately 4 hours for the BP-280 Power adapter* (BC-242) Battery pack (BP-280) Turn OFF The CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the power adapter. Charging indicator Lights orange: Charging Lights green: Fully charged * May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 1-3