9Getting StartedYour radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ion battery pack.Handheld UHF-CB Transceiver• Before operating the radio, charge the Lithium Ion battery pack for- up to 4 hours (1-slot type)- up to 8 hours (2-slot type)without interruption in the drop-in charger.The drop-in charger can charge the Lithium Ion batterypack attached to the radio, in the front chargingslot.1. Place the radio, in the drop-in charger.2. The red LED illuminates and stays ON, until fullycharged.• The charger won’t overcharge the battery packs.3. The green LED illuminates and stays ON aftercharging is completed.• Do not transmit when the radio is in thedrop-in charger!• You can monitor incoming calls while the radio isin the drop-in charger.Charging the Battery PackFor the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off forNOTE optimum charging.UNIDEN UH835S/UH850S