ER300 Owner’s Manual
ER300 Power Sources Continued...
Dynamo Power: Turning the hand crank charges the built-in Li-ion battery pack. To charge the radio using the hand crank, make sure the power source switch is in the “Li” position and start turning the crank. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit while the unit is being cranked. Speed of cranking and length of time cranked will determine the charge of the Li-ion battery. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. One minute of cranking gives up to 9 minutes of radio use time.
Solar Panel Charge: Make sure the power source switch is in the “Li” position. Then, place the ER300 where the solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight. One hour of solar charging in optimal sunlight conditions gives up to 45 minutes of radio use time. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit while the unit is charging.
AABattery Operation: The ER300 is designed to operate on six AA batteries (not included). To power the ER300 on its AA batteries, flip the power source switch to the “AA” position. Warning: For long-term storage, it is recommended that the AA batteries be removed to prevent leakage and damage to the
ER300.