Radio Shack 12-259 owner manual Using AC Power, Power UP Reset

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Preparation

Ô NOTE Ô

The backlight is on when receiving an alert message, or for any key operation.

USING AC POWER

Your Weatheradiocan also use 6V, 300mA AC/DC adapter with plug size H (not supplied) for normal operation. With AC connected, normal operation is allowed even if there are batteries in unit.

1.Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.

2.Insert the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into DC 6V jack. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

POWER UP RESET

When powered on for the first time after installing batteries, all LCD segments turn on for one second. The device starts to search for the best (strongest) weather channel. Reset the Weatheradioto default settings by following the steps below.Ô

1.Remove the batteries and/or disconnect AC power.

2.Hold down WX and re-insert

batteries or reconnect to AC power. Hold down WX until USER SETUP appears and a short beep sounds.

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Contents Thank you for buying RadioShack PortableHandheld NWR-Same Weatheradio . It usesContents HOW Your WEATHERADIO WorksInstalling Batteries PreparationUsing AC Power Power UP ResetTurning Power On and OFF Adjusting Voice and Tone VolumeProgramming the WEATHERADIO Attaching the Belt ClipSetting the Alarm Press MENU. The following functions can be setSetting the Clock Setting the AlarmSelecting Temperature Display Mode Selecting a ChannelSelecting Alert Mode Channel appear. Auto appears and the Weatheradio beepsENABLING/DISABLING Missed Alert Reminder Programming the Weatheradio‚ ENABLING/DISABLING Signal Loss Reminder Understanding the Fips Code Obtaining Your Area’s Fips Codes Response Location SelectionPress MENU. Then press e or d until Area Select appears Selects ALL Location the first time you turn it onLOC1 ------------appears. Otherwise, LOC and Fips codes Already programmed into that memory location appear For each additional Fips codeENABLING/DISABLING Alert Tones Programming the Weatheradio‚ Press g. Tone on or Tone OFF appears Weatheradio‚Viewing Signal Strength Receiving Weather AlertsSelecting TRAVEL/HOME Mode Locking KEYTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCheck Operation FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Wants YOU to KnowFCC Wants You to Know Specifications CareLimited Ninety-Day Warranty