S450DLX OWNER’S MANUAL
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This operation guide provides instructions for the most commonly used aspects of this product. Additional instructions and information can be found on our web site at www.etoncorp.com.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The battery compartment is on the back of the radio. Remove it by pressing the two tabs and pulling up. Install only fresh, new alkaline D cells, all of the same brand and type. To prevent battery acid leak- age, follow these instructions. Battery acid leakage is not covered by the radio’s warranty. Never install or replace with batteries of different brands and types. Never intermix old batteries with new ones. When not using the radio for more than 30 days, remove the batteries.
USING BATTERIES
Use 6 D size alkaline batteries. Install them with correct polarity us- ing the diagram inside the battery compartment on the back of the radio. Replace them if the battery strength indicator in the display shows one bar or the sound becomes distorted. The radio will turn off automatically if the batteries become too weak.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The battery level indicator is in the upper left corner of the display. When batteries are full, “
” will be displayed in the LCD; if “
” flashes, it indicates that batteries are low and the radio will soon turn off automatically.
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