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PREPARATION

CONNECTING POWER

Your radio requires four AA batteries (not
supplied) for power and two AAA batteries
(not supplied) for clock and memory backup.
For the best performance and longest life,
we recommend RadioShack alkaline batter-
ies.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, differ-
ent types of batteries (standard, alka-
line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
You can also use optional nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) batteries to power your radio. Before
you use Ni-Cd batteries, you must charge
them with a separate battery charger (avail-
able at your local RadioShack store).
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Place two AAA batteries in the compart-
ment and on top of the attached ribbon,
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked above the compartment.
3. Place four AA batteries in the compart-
ment as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) marked outside and
above the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
When the radio does not receive usually
strong FM stations or if it stops operating
properly and flashes, replace the AA bat-
teries. Replace the AAA batteries about every
six months.
Note: To prevent losing the station memory,
and alarm settings, replace the AAA bat teries
within 30 seconds.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio
for several months, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can de-
stroy electronic parts.
Important: This radio can
use nickel-cadmium re-
chargeable batteries. At the
end of a nickel- cadmium
battery's useful life, it must
be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your lo-
cal, county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your area
or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that
might be available are: municipal curbside
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
your local RadioShack store, recycling col-
lection centers, and mail-back programs.
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