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
Before using the radio with rechargeable bat- teries, you must charge the batteries for a minimum of
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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