Preparation

oWARNING o

Dispose of an old battery promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it.

CAUTION

Connecting the

Weatheradio to

AC Power

You must use

!a Class 2 power source

that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Weatheradio'sDC 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Weatheradio or the adapter.

•Always connect the AC adapter to the Weatheradio before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the Weatheradio.

Ô NOTE Ô

If LOW flashes, the backup battery is not installed or is low. Install or replace the backup battery.

6.Press WEATHER to turn off the weather broadcast, then repeatedly pressß or Ü to adjust the alert tone volume to the desired listening level.

CONNECTING THE WEATHERADIO TO AC POWER

Your Weatheradio uses the supplied AC adapter for normal operation and one 9V battery (not supplied) for backup power when AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend a RadioShack alkaline battery. Always connect the Weatheradio to the supplied AC adapter for normal use. Power the Weatheradio using the supplied 9V, 300 mA AC adapter.

Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into DC 9V on the back of the Weatheradio, then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Installing the Backup Battery

1.Press the tab on the battery compartment cover, then lift up the cover to remove it.

2.Snap a 9V battery onto the battery terminals inside the compartment. Then place the battery inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.o Ô

Using the Built-In Antenna

The Weatheradio’s built-in telescoping antenna lets it receive strong local signals. To use the telescoping antenna, lift it up so it is vertical, then fully extend it.

Connecting an External Antenna

To improve reception in remote areas, you can connect an external antenna to the Weatheradio using an optional adapter cable with a phono plug. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.

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