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1-800-872-2228 from the U.S; 1-800-637-1648 from Canada; 650-903-3866, worldwide; FAX: 650-903-3867; web site, Eton Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA WARNING • Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. • Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water. • Protect from high humidity and rain. • Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or object have fallen into the apparatus. • Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. • Unplug and disconnect external antennas (not included) during lightning storms. • Do not remove cover [or back]. • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Environment Disposal According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC all electrical and electronic products must be collected separately by a local collection system. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government, State or Local rules and/or regulations. If you are unsure, please call the appropriate local authority to find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect the environment. SOLARLINKFR600 OWNER’S MANUAL LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. 3. 4. 5. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 5. 5. 15. 16. 17. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2. 1) Snooze: 5 Min Snooze 2) Alarm ON/OFF: activate/deactivate alarm function 3) ALERT ON/OFF:open/close alert bell 4) Select Button 5) Direction Buttons 6) Flashlight 7) Hand Crank 8) Multifunctional Knob 9) Alert Indicator Light 10) Statement Indicator Light 11) Emergency Indicator Light 12) Watch Indicator Light 13) Warning Indicator Light 4 SOLARLINKFR600 OWNER’S MANUAL 14) Power Supply Knob 15) Band Selecting Knob 16) Volume Adjusting Knob 17) Speaker 18. 19. 23. 20. 21. 22. 18) PHONE CHARGER:USB Jack for Charging the Cellphone 19) DC in:USB Jack for charging the Radio(small) 20) DC in Jack (Adaptor) 21) Earphone Jack 22) Audio Jack 23) Battery Compartment POWERING THE FR600 The FR600 can be powered in a variety of ways including 3 AA batteries, the internal rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery, the solar panel, an AC adapter/charger and a USB cord with a mini- USB plug on one end and a regular USB on the other, plugged in to a computer (turned on) or an AC adapter with a USB socket. These methods are described below. SOLARLINKFR600 OWNER’S MANUAL Note: The Power Supply Knob and the Band Selecting Knob are on the right side of the radio. The Power Supply Knob is on top and the Band Selecting Knob is on the bottom. The radio is turned OFF with the Band Selecting Knob placed in the OFF position. Turn the radio on by positioning this knob to any band. USING 3 AA BATTERIES Install 3 AA alkaline batteries using the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment (on the back of the radio). To turn on the radio using AA batteries, select BATTERY with the Power Supply Knob. It will play for about 4 to 5 hours, at low volume. USING THE INTERNAL RECHARGABLE Ni-MH BATTERY The Ni-MH battery comes with the radio. It is in the battery compartment and needs to be plugged into the socket next to it. Once it’s plugged in, select the DYNAMO position with the Power Supply Knob. To partially charge the battery, turn OFF the radio with the Band Selecting Knob, select the DYNAMO position with the power selector switch and turn the crank at two turns per second, for 90 seconds; the radio will play at low volume for about 5 minutes, then crank again. Turn the radio on with the Band Selecting Knob. USING THE SOLAR PANEL TO RECHARGE THE Ni-MH BATTERY Charging with solar charges the Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Turn the radio OFF with the Band Selecting Knob. Select SOLAR with the Power Supply Knob. Place the radio in direct sunlight (not through a window or in the shade), with the sun shining directly on the solar panel. After a few minutes of charging you may be able to play the radio while it’s charging by turning it on with the Band selection Knob; if not, give it a little more time to 3 charge. Leave it in direct SOLARLINKFR600 OWNER’S MANUAL sunlight for 8 to 10 hours to get a full charge. After charging, if you take it out of the sunlight, be sure to select DYNAMO with the Power Supply Knob. USING AN AC ADAPTER/CHARGER OR USB CORD TO PLAY THE RADIO OR TO RECHARGE THE Ni-MH BATTERY To purchase an AC adapter/charger (not included), order part# FR500-ACA-US by calling 1-800-793-6542. Generically it has an output of 5 to 6 Volts DC, positive polarity and no more than 300mA current capability. Turn OFF the radio with the Band Selecting Knob. Plug the AC adapter/charger (not included) into the left socket, labeled ‘DC IN 5V’, under the right rubber cover on the back of the radio. Select the DYNAMO position with the Power Supply Knob. Turn on the radio by selecting a band with the Band Selecting Knob. The red light above the crank should turn on, noting that the AC adapter is plugged in. If your r...