4.Plug the supplied power adaptor into the radio and connect to the mains.
5.The Charge LED will flash green indicating battery are charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 8 hours. The Charge LED will show a steady green when the batteries are fully charged.
Important: When using rechargeable batteries, the battery switch must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
Reduced power, distortion or your radio switching off by itself are all signs that the batteries may need charging.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time,
it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. Important: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling center.
The batteries shouldn’t be disposed by incineration.
Using the AC adaptor
Your radio is supplied with a Mains adaptor.
1.Place your radio on a flat surface.
2.Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the left hand end of your radio.
3.Plug the adaptor into the mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use.
Important: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used to the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely.
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