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CONNECTING POWER

You can power your CD-3321 from any of three power sources:

internal batteries

standard AC power (with the sup- plied power cord)

your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional DC adapter)

Note: Connecting the power cord or an optional DC adapter disconnects the in- ternal batteries.

Using Batteries

You need eight D batteries (not sup- plied) to power the CD-3321. We recom- mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Cautions:

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

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Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing the cover’s two tabs in the direction of the arrows.

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2.Insert eight D batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the battery compart- ment.

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3. Replace the cover.

When the CD-3321 operates erratically or not at all, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

Always remove old or weak batter- ies. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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Optimus 14-546A, CD-3321 owner manual Connecting Power, Using Batteries

CD-3321, 14-546A specifications

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