Basic Radio Operation, Method, Using the Lock Feature | Eton G5

G5 OWNER’S MANUAL

5 BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued

Method 1

1.Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired time (00-99 minutes).

2.Within 3 seconds press the SLEEP button (1). The G5 turns on and plays for the specified time.

Method 2

1.Press the SLEEP button for about 3 seconds or until the sleep symbol (26) appears in the display and the G5 turns on.

2.Within 3 seconds, use the tuning knob (40) to select the sleep time

(in minutes) of your choice.

3. Within 3 seconds, press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when finished.

USING THE LOCK FEATURE (2)

With the G5 turned off, the lock feature prevents unwanted turn-on. When it is turned on, the lock feature prevents unwanted frequency changes. The lock feature also serves as an audio-mute.

G5 TURNED OFF

Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press causes the lock symbol (27) to appear in the display and the on/off button does not work. Deacti- vate it with a longer press of about 2 seconds.

G5 TURNED ON

Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press disables only the tuning knob (40). Note that the lock symbol (27) does not appear in the display. Giving it another short press causes the lock symbol to appear and disables all buttons. Deactivate it with a longer press

of about 2 seconds.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume control buttons (5) are labeled +-/VOL. To increase the volume, push the ‘+’ button. To decrease the volume, push the ‘–‘ button. The G5’s volume is divided into levels, 0-31. When adjust- ing volume, the corresponding level number appears in the display.

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Eton G5 owner manual Basic Radio Operation, Method, Using the Lock Feature, Volume Control

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 Getting Started Installing BatteriesBattery Strength Indicator Getting Started More Important Battery USE InformationPowering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 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 Setting the Clock Clock and Alarm FeaturesSignal Strength Indicator Time Zone Abbreviation List Clock and Alarm FeaturesSetting the Clock and Weekday Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Alarms 1 Through 4 ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING the Alarms Labeling Memory Pages Working with MemoryStoring Stations Into Memory 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 What are Shortwave BANDS? What is SHORTWAVE?Introduction to Shortwave Simplified Shortwave Band Chart Introduction to Shortwave Introduction to Shortwave Some Basic Rules of Thumb Shortwave Antennas Shortwave Time StationsGetting Close to a Window Introduction to Single Sideband SSB Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=meters Finding Shortwave Antennas Aeronautical SW Frequency Ranges usually USBMaritime SW Frequency Ranges usually USB 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 Canada Etón CorporationEtón Europe/Lextronix Germany