Getting Started, More Important Battery USE Information | Eton G5

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CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!

MORE IMPORTANT BATTERY USE INFORMATION

•When using batteries for long periods of time, disconnect the AC adapter/charger.

•Do not attempt recharging non-rechargeable batteries. Only recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

•Replace or recharge batteries when the sound becomes weak and distorted or the power indicator indicates depleted.

•Stations stored in memory are permanently stored. However, when power is removed or batteries deplete, the clock reverts to the default 0:00 setting.

•The clock time will not be lost if batteries are replaced quickly – within 3 minutes of removal.

POWERING THE G5 WITH THE INCLUDED

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

To power the G5 with the included AC Adapter/Charger, first plug it into an AC wall outlet (also called ‘mains’), then plug the tip into the 6V socket (48) on the lower left side of the G5. Remove any non-rechargeable batteries from the G5 while using the included AC Adapter/Charger.

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Eton Getting Started, More Important Battery USE Information, Powering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Contents

G5 AM/FM STEREO/ MW.SW.LW Dual Conversion Page Do YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Table of Contents Features What the G5 Includes Features Diagrams Diagrams Right Side Left Side Battery Strength Indicator Installing BatteriesGetting Started Powering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGER More Important Battery USE InformationGetting Started Important AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Information and Precautions Charging Ni-MH Batteries in the G5 Battery Charging Time Chart Battery Charging Notes and Cautions Basic Radio Operation Before Using the G5Using the Sleep Timer Feature Turning the G5 on and OFF Basic Radio Operation Using the Lock FeatureVolume Control Method Using the DX/LOCAL Switch Selecting FM, AM and Shortwave SW Listening in FM Stereo Buttons Tuning in StationsTuning Knob Direct Frequency Entry AUTO-SCAN Tuning Basic Radio Operation Shortwave with the E5 G5 Auto-Tuning Chart Using the G5’s SSB Single Side Band Feature Signal Strength Indicator Clock and Alarm FeaturesSetting the Clock Setting the Clock and Weekday Clock and Alarm FeaturesTime Zone Abbreviation List Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Alarms 1 Through 4 ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING the Alarms Storing Stations Into Memory Working with MemoryLabeling Memory Pages Checking Memory Capacity Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryWorking with Memory Checking Pages and Memories Using the page COPY/PASTE Function Erasing Memory Deleting ALL Memory Contents Using the ATS Memory Feature Using the Light STEREO/MONO Button LINE-OUT Socket Reset Button Rear Folding Stand Introduction to Shortwave What is SHORTWAVE?What are Shortwave BANDS? Simplified Shortwave Band Chart Introduction to Shortwave Introduction to Shortwave Some Basic Rules of Thumb Getting Close to a Window Shortwave Time StationsShortwave Antennas Introduction to Single Sideband SSB Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=meters Maritime SW Frequency Ranges usually USB Aeronautical SW Frequency Ranges usually USBFinding Shortwave Antennas Shortwave Magazines TroubleshootingReset Procedure Shortwave Directories Troubleshooting Warranty and Service Information Warranty and Service Information ONE Year Limited Warranty Warranty and Service Information continue Etón Europe/Lextronix Germany Etón CorporationEtón Canada