PREPARATION
CONNECTING TO AC POWER
Plug the clock radio’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. The display turns on and the BATTERY SENTINEL indicator lights. (See “Installing
Caution: The clock radio’s AC power cord is equipped with a polarized plug to pre- vent electric shock. One blade on the cord’s plug is wider than the other and the plug only fits an outlet one way. If you can- not easily insert the plug, turn it over and try again. Do not force it.
INSTALLING BACK-UP BATTERIES
To keep the clock running for up to 8 hours during an AC power failure, install three
AAbatteries (not supplied) in the battery compartment. For the longest life, we rec- ommend alkaline batteries.
Caution: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Note: To prevent unnecessary drain on the battery, connect AC power then install the batteries.
Follow these steps to install
1.Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2.Place the batteries in the compart- ment and on top of the attached rib- bon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
3.Replace the cover.
The BATTERY SENTINEL indicator lights if the
Warning: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
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