Roberts Radio solarDAB 2 manual

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries - included (also see page 24)

1.Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrows in the diagram.

2.Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH/NiCad position.

3.Insert three Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the back of the radio. The radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) rechargeable batteries.

4.Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into the mains.

5.The Charge light will ﬂ ash green indicating batteries are charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours. The battery light shows a steady green light when the battery charging is complete.

•Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the NiMH/NiCad position. Batteries will only be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.

•When the batteries are exhausted, the battery light will show red for a short while. The radio will then switch itself off. It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.

•If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.

IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁ re or the like.After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration.

If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-

020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

solarDAB 2 specifications

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