PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your receiver from:
•Internal battery power (two alkaline C batteries, not supplied).
•Standard household AC power (with an optional AC adapter).
•Vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter).
Using Internal Battery Power
To use battery power, you need two C batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recom- mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
•Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1.Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover.
OPEN
SIZE”C” x2 BATTERIES
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.
When BATTERY flashes on the display or the receiver stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the receiver with batteries for a month, re- move the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Using AC Power
You can power the receiver using a 3V,
HAdaptaplug® (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
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