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FR300 OPERATION MANUAL

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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 AA batteries 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 following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside of the cover. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the inden- tation labeled OPEN and pulling it. To play the FR300 on its AA bat- teries, turn the radio on by setting the power selector switch to the BATTERY position.

NOTE: When an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are automati- cally switched off and may be left in.

PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE

To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries. Never intermix old with new, or different brands or types of batteries. Damage caused by battery acid leakage is not covered by this product’s warranty. If the batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately contact the manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their battery leakage warranty program.

EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE Even if no power source is available, including the Ni-MH battery pack, the radio and the light can still be operated by continually turning the dynamo crank with the power selector switch in the DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.

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USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI-MH BATTERY CHARGING

The FR300 can be powered via an AC adaptor/charger (not included). Using an AC adaptor/charger automatically charges the internal Ni-MH battery pack. If the adaptor/charger meets the correct specifications it can be left plugged in without damaging the Ni-MH battery pack.

When the battery pack is depleted it takes about 8 hours to charge it using the proper AC adaptor/charger. The Ni-MH battery pack will take charge with the power selector switch set to any of its positions. While charging, the red LED charging light will be on (top left of FR200).

For proper operation, the AC adaptor/charger must meet the specifi- cations described below.

AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS

Output of 5 volt DC; negative polarity; 200 milliamperes current capability; plug tip outer diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of 1.3 millimeter.

To power the FR300 with an AC adaptor/charger, plug it in and set the power selector switch to the BATTERY position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If using an AC adaptor rated higher than

200 milliamps, unplug the internal rechargeable battery to avoid damaging it.

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