Radio Shack 12-521 Quick Start Manual

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Insert the ACadapter to the DC9V jack to poweryour radio.Install 6 AAbatteries (notincluded) forbackup power.1. Open thebatterycompartment.2. Insert batteries as indicated by the polaritysymbols (+ and –) inside.3. Replace the battery cover.Quick Start Guide 12-521All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert RadioPlace the radio on a flat surface where itreceives alerts clearly. Avoid placing it nearlarge obstructions or metal surfaces (such as arefrigerator).Optionally, use the keyhole slots on the radio’sback to mount the radio on a wall.Step 2: Place the radioFully extend the telescoping antenna.For better reception, connect an externalantenna to the EXT ANT jack using an optionaladapter cable with a phono plug (not supplied).Step 3: Use the antenna1. Press MENU to go to the menu mode.2. Use , , ,  to select menu items andchange the settings; use SELECT to confirmeach setting.3. After setting, press MENU to exit.Step 4: Set the radioPress WEATHER/SNOOZE to listen to the broadcast (see“NWS Alert Descriptions“ on page 12 of the User’s Guide fora list of alert descriptions).During broadcasting, press or to adjust the volume.Understanding the Alert IndicatorsAlerts are indicated with differently colored LEDs:Red – WARNINGOrange – WATCHYellow – ADVISORYGreen – READYWhen an alert is in effect, the corresponding alertindicator flashes for 60 seconds and then lights for theduration the alert is in effect.Step 5: Receive alerts and understand indicatorsStep 1: Power your radioFlip up or down to changethe display’s angleKeyhole SlotsEXT ANTDC 9VTelescoping Antenna12A0812-521AO0338AAA1Printed in China©2008. RadioShack Corporation.All rights reserved. RadioShack and www.RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.12-521 QS_En.112608.indd 1 12/02/2008 11:40:53

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