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VOLUME CONTROL Turning the Volume Adjusting Knob (located on the lower left) clockwise turns up the volume; counterclockwise turns down the volume. Always turn down the volume before using earphones. TURNING THE FR360 ON/OFF The FR360 is powered with 3 AAA batteries, the Dynamo and Solar cell (DYN/SOL) and the AC adapter (not included). To turn the radio on, select DYN/SOL or BATT (upper right, next to the LCD) and then press POWER. Note: the radio can be played while it’s charging. BATTERY POWER Install 3 AAA batteries and set the power selector switch to the BATT position. SOLAR POWER When you’re in direct sunlight set the power switch to the DYN/ SOLAR position.This position also recharges the Ni-MH rechargeable battery. DYNAMO POWER The rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery is in the battery compartment. To use it plug the battery into the socket SOLARLINK FR360 OWNER’S MANUAL adjacent to it, then set the power switch to the DYN/SOL position. You may have to charge the battery; to do this turn the crank for 90 seconds. The rechargeable battery will eventually lose its ability to hold a charge. Call Eton Corporation to order another one. DC-IN 6V AC ADAPTER (not included) This is the first socket to the left on the back of the radio, under the rubber plugs. Plug in the AC adapter (6 Volt, positive polarity, 300 milliampere, not included) to the DC IN 6 volt socket. This also charges the Ni-MH battery. In the United States, an AC adapter can be purchased by calling 1-800-872-2228, 8 am 4:30 pm, Pacific Time. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REGARDING CHARGING • How much operating time does 90 seconds of hand cranking provide for the radio to play? About 15 minutes. • How long does it take to fully charge the radio’s battery with the AC adapter? About 6 hours. • How long will the radio play when charged with the AC adapter? About 10hrs. • How long does it take to fully charge the radio’s battery with the solar panel? About 10 hrs in direct sunlight. CHARGING CELL PHONES Press the button labeled CELL. Plug the USB cell phone charging cord into the USB PHONE CHARGER jack, the second socket from the left at the rear of the radio. Plug the other end of the cord into the cell phone charging tip and then into the jack of the cell phone. About 3 minutes of cranking results in one short emergency call. To purchase a charging tip and cord for your cell phone, go to and purchase USB cord part# PS00271-0001. NOTE: When charging a cell phone via the USB cell phone charger, it is important to turn the crank at least 2 revolutions per second, or until you see the green or orange LED above the crank handle turn on. This is an indication that the phone is re SOLARLINK FR360 OWNER’S MANUAL ceiving enough power from the radio. Continue to crank at this rate until you are satisfied that an appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell phone. If you decide to stop cranking for whatever reason, please wait at least 5 seconds before beginning to crank again. Not following these instructions may cause damage to your cell phone for which Eton disclaims any liability and will not be held liable for any actual or consequential damages related to this matter. THE LIGHT ABOVE THE CRANK A red light means radio is on. A green light means that there is sufficient crank speed to enable a charge. LCD BACKLIGHT Press the DISP button to turn on the backlight for the LCD and the buttons above the LCD. It automatically shuts off after about 5 seconds. SELECTING BANDS AND TUNING IN STATIONS The FR360 plays AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz) and 7 NOAA Weather Channels: Turn the radio on. Select AM, FM or WB1-WB7 with the knob above the TUNE button (right side of the radio). When listening to FM and Weather channels, pull up the telescopic antenna all the way. When tuning AM stations the telescopic antenna is not needed and can be lowered. Tune in stations by revolving the TUNE knob (right side of the radio). The weather frequencies are on channels WB1 through WB7. Try all of them and find the one that’s strongest; the strongest one is your weather station. The frequencies associated with them are: WB1; Channel 1 162.400 MHz WB2; Channel 2 162.425 MHz WB3; Channel 3 162.450 MHz WB4; Channel 4 162.475 MHz WB5; Channel 5 162.500 MHz WB6; Channel 6 162.525 MHz WB7; Channel 7 162.550 MHz SOLARLINK FR360 OWNER’S MANUAL THE NOAA ALERT FEATURE After you have tuned in your local Weather channel, the radio can be set to the ALERT functi...

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