5
Using Batteries
You can power the radio with four D bat-
teries (not supplied). For the best perfor-
mance and longest life, we recommend
RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Be sure POWER is set to OFF, then
set AC/DC on the back of the radio
to DC.
2. Press down the tabs on the battery
compartment cover and pull them
out to remove the cover.
3. Place four D batteries into the com-
partment on top of the attached rib-
bon and according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
4. Replace the cover.
Replace the radio’s batteries when:
• The needle on the TUNING/BAT-
TERY meter points toward the left of
the green shaded (lower) portion of
the meter, when POWER ON/OFF is
set to ON and RADIO/P.A. is set to
P.A. (see “Reading the TUNING/
BATTERY Meter” on Page 11).
• Reception weakens or th e sound
distorts.
• The radio does not operate properly.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Cautions: If you do not plan to use the
radio with batteries for a week or longer,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Note: To easily remove the batteries,
pull up on the attached ribbon.
Ribbon
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