SOLARLINKFR600 OWNER’S MANUAL

sunlight for 8 to 10 hours to get a full charge. After charging, if you take it out of the sunlight, be sure to select DYNAMO with the Power Supply Knob.

USING AN AC ADAPTER/CHARGER OR USB CORD TO PLAY THE RADIO OR TO RECHARGE THE Ni-MH BATTERY

To purchase an AC adapter/charger (not included), order part# FR500-ACA-US by calling 1-800-793-6542. Generically it has an output of 5 to 6 Volts DC, positive polarity and no more than 300mA current capability.

Turn OFF the radio with the Band Selecting Knob. Plug the AC adapter/charger (not included) into the left socket, labeled ‘DC IN 5V’, under the right rubber cover on the back of the radio. Select the DYNAMO position with the Power Supply Knob. Turn on the radio by selecting a band with the Band Selecting Knob. The red light above the crank should turn on, noting that the AC adapter is plugged in. If your rechargeable Ni-MH battery is plugged in, it starts charging as long as you select DYNAMO. To get a full charge, charge it for about 8 hours.

If an AC adapter is plugged in with the rechargeable battery connected and DYNAMO selected, if there is an AC power failure, the radio will automatically play using the rechargeable battery. If the AC adapter is plugged in and BATTERY is selected, the rechargeable Ni-MH battery doesn’t charge. If both types of batteries are disconnected, the AC adapter will play the radio with DYNAMO or BATTERY selected.

Purchase a USB cord with a mini-USB plug on one end and a regu- lar USB plug on the other end, from a local electronics store or on the Internet. If using a USB cord, plug one end into the mini-USB socket under the left rubber cover on the back of the radio, and

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