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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL

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ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

The included rechargeable battery pack is located in the battery compartment and is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly. When it no longer holds a charge, replacements can be purchased directly from Eton Corporation. It is specified as 3.6 VDC, 600 mAh, nickel- metal-hydride (Ni-MH).

USING DYNAMO POWER

Turning the dynamo crank charges the built-in Ni-MH battery pack. It can be charged with the FR300 turned on or off, most efficiently with the radio off. While charging, the red LED charging light will be on (top left of FR300). Play time depends on a variety of factors, such as rapidity of cranking, length of time cranked and the audio volume at which the radio is played.

1.Switch the power selector to the OFF position.

2.Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or counter- clockwise for a comfortable period of time.

3.To turn the radio on, switch the power selector switch to the center DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.

AA BATTERY OPERATION

The FR300 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used, however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium

AAbatteries are more costly and harder to find, yet provide two to four times the playtime of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf life.

Install the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and

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