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PREPARATION

Note: Your radio’s display is protected during shipment by a piece of film. Peel off this film before you use the radio.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your radio requires three AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor- mance and longest life, we recommend alka- line batteries, or you can use nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) re- chargeable batteries and charge them in the radio with an optional AC adapter. Both types of batteries are available from your local Ra- dioShack store.

Before using the radio with rechargeable bat- teries, you must charge the batteries for a minimum of 12-16 hours, using an adapter (not supplied). See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 4.

Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batter- ies of different capacities.

If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

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Radio Shack FRS owner manual Preparation, Installing Batteries