Optimus CD-3322 owner manual Connecting Power

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Connecting Power

You can power the CD-3322 from any of these power sources:

•Internal battery power, using eight D batteries and two AA batteries (not supplied — see “Using Bat-

teries”) illustration

•AC power, using the supplied AC power cord and a standard AC outlet (see “Using AC Power” on Page 8)

•Your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, using an optional DC-to- AC inverter (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 8)

Caution: Do not mix old and new bat- teries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Using Batteries

You can power your CD-3322 with eight D batteries (for normal operation) and two AA batteries (for memory backup). For the best results, we rec- ommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-550 (D cells) and 23-552/557 (AA cells).

Caution: Only use fresh batteries of the required size and type.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.Press down and pull out on the tabs at the top of the battery com- partment to remove the cover.

2.Put the AA then the D batteries in the compartment (on top of the attached ribbon) as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

illustration

3. Replace the cover.

Notes:

•If you do not plan to use the CD- 3322 with batteries for a week or more, or if you plan to use only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the D batteries.

•To save any radio stations stored in memory in case power is dis- connected or interrupted, always leave the AA batteries installed.

•If the sound weakens or distorts, or the CD-3322 does not operate properly, replace the D batteries.

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