Can the scanner be used while the battery is charging; or must it be removed from the unit?
584739
The scanner can indeed be used while charging the battery. It's more portable when unplugged.
584740
The battery is charged by the USB cable. So it charges, scans and sends the scans to your computer. But the battery should be charged when you first receive the scanner.
1984843
i understand battery charger should not be wired to the battery while the vehicle is in use. good luck.
1083241
You can disconnect the battery to turn it off. To charge the battery, connect it to an USB port (with the USB cable provided )
1046071
Yes to all your questions. You can using while charging and you can use it with the battery removed but with the charging cable plugged in.
1409973
There's a standard USB socket on the tail end of the scanner. You can fit your own cables to this socket. None are provided with the scanner.
1999179
Yes. Though the red line appears to turn off in some sort of a power saving feature, it senses motion within the range of the scanner and automatically comes back on and it scans.
664332
There is a small piece of plastic across the power input terminals under the battery. This must be removed for operation.
1898448
Not directly. There is a "holder" that can br mounted to a wall and the scanner mounted in the holder.
298878
No, it can only be charging or in use. If the battery is full you might get a little time out of it but definitely not on going.
97338
Not really. You need to remove 3 screws from the underside of the scanner (one of the screws is usually under a sticker). After you remove the screws, gently pull the scanner apart and take note of how things are arranged inside. Disconnect the battery, remove it and put the new one in.
806833
Dude just charge it until the meter reads full it will not hurt your batteries. Joe
905799
Program and remove. There are some tests you can run with it connected while driving, but it does not have to remain connected.
2158472
Don't have to remove the battery if you want to just plug it in while at home to make sure it is charged when you are on the go. i don't think removing the battery would help persevere it.
146834
Works off any household outlet. It does come with an adapter than plugs into your vehicle if you want to go mobile. In response to "Don" response dated 12/6/12, I wouldn't recommend using a 12vdc battery hooked up to a charger in your home. You could run the risk of the battery exploding, due to acid fumes coming in contact with any spark. While remote, it is possible. The BC355N is a GREAT little scanner.
2240487
This scanner has no intenal battery, It comes with a external power supply (a wall wort) and a usb cable, the usb cable is dubble USB A ended and both A ends must be used for powering the scanner, plug Mini(micro)B into scanner.
865154
I has to be plugged in. I was not very happy with this scanner. It has to be cleaned constantly to prevent the little white lines that appear on the scans. I just bought a Doxie scanner.
855005
You cannot charge and use it simultaneously. If it's on when it's charging, the battery will become damaged.