PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
Your radio requires four AA batteries (not supplied) for power and two AAA batteries (not supplied) for clock and memory backup. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batter- ies.
Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
•Do not mix old and new batteries, differ- ent types of batteries (standard, alka- line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
You can also use optional
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1.Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
2.Place two AAA batteries in the compart- ment and on top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
3.Place four AA batteries in the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and
4. Replace the cover.
When the radio does not receive usually strong FM stations or if it stops operating
properly and 
flashes, replace the AA bat- teries. Replace the AAA batteries about every six months.
Note: To prevent losing the station memory, and alarm settings, replace the AAA batteries within 30 seconds.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for several months, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can de- stroy electronic parts.
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be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your lo-
cal, county, or state hazardous waste man- agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call
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