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FR300 OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DO YOU NEED HELP? Thank you for purchasing the FR300 AM/FM/NOAA-WEATHER/ VHF-TV radio – a perfect ‘emergency’ radio, a great radio for daily use and a portable cell phone charger when other charging methods are out of reach. Its unique design allows it to be powered from a variety of sources: 1.) From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adaptor (AC adaptor not included); 2.) From 3 AA batteries; 3.
FR300 OPERATION MANUAL 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300 4 POWER SOURCES • AM, FM, NOAA WEATHER BAND, VHF-TV ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The built-in rechargeable battery is a nickel-metal-hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. It is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly, about two turns per second, resulting in up to 60 minutes of low volume radio play when the battery is fresh. The battery pack is located in the battery compartment and can be replaced once it no longer holds a charge.
FR300 OPERATION MANUAL POWER SOURCES continued POWER SOURCES continued AA BATTERY OPERATION The FR300 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used, however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium AA batteries are more costly and harder to find, yet provide two to four times the playtime of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf life.
FR300 OPERATION MANUAL POWER SOURCES continued 5 OPERATION GUIDE USING THE FR300 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot specify charging rates or usage time. There are two cellphone charging methods: METHOD 1 – DYNAMO. 1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position.
FR300 OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE continued 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION Select the WX position with the slide switch. There are seven NOAA channels. Use the 7 position NOAA WX knob to select the strongest weather channel in your area (usually only one of the channels). To receive weather ‘alerts’, leave the radio on at a volume of your preference and select the ALERT position with the switch labeled SIREN/OFF/ALERT. The radio will remain silent until the special ‘alert’ broadcast occurs.
FR300 OPERATION MANUAL 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER continued This etón or Grundig brand product, as supplied and distributed by etón Corporation (etón) is warranted by etón against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following limited warranty period: ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased through an authorized etón retailer and does
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