Radio Shack 12-889 User Manual

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Please read this user’s guide beforeinstalling, setting up, and using your new productwww.radioshack.comPocket Radio User’s GuideYour RadioShack portable radio requires four C batteries (not supplied, available at RadioShack or online atwww.radioshack.com) or 120V AC power.1. Remove the batterycompartment cover.Replace whenfinished.2. Route the power cordthrough the slot andplug into standard120V AC outlet. Or,place batteries inthe compartmentas indicated by thepolarity symbols(+ and -) marked inside.12-889Analog AM/FM/WX Radio battery notes• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.Do not burn or bury them.• Use only fresh batteries of the required size andrecommended type.• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries ofdifferent types, capacities, or chemistries.• If you do not plan to use your radio for a monthor longer, remove the batteries. Batteries canleak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts.• Keep batteries out of reach of children. They canbe fatal if swallowed.Thank you for purchasing your AM/FM/WX AC/DC Portable Radiofrom RadioShack.CAUTION: This device is equipped with a polarized plugto prevent electric shock. One blade is wider than theother. The plug can only fit in an outlet one way. If youcannot easily insert the plug, turn it over and try again.Do not force it.listening safelyTo protect your hearing, follow these guidelines whenyou use ear phones or head phones.• Set the volume to the lowest setting before youbegin listening with your ear phones. After you beginlistening, set the volume to a comfortable level.• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.Extended high-volume listening can lead topermanent hearing loss.• Once you set the volume do not increase it. Overtime, your ears adapt to the volume level, so avolume level that does not cause discomfort mightstill damage your hearing.traffic safetyDo not wear ear phones or head phones while operatinga motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create atraffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.Even though some earphones or headphones let youhear some outside sounds when listening at normalvolume levels, they can still present a traffic hazard.• Keep your radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dryimmediately.• Use and store your radio only in roomtemperature environments.• Handle the radio carefully. Do not drop it.• Keep your radio away from dust and dirt, andwipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep itlooking new.• Modifying or tampering with your radio’sinternal components can cause a malfunctionand might void your FCC authorization tooperate it.NOTE: Actual product may vary from images found here.retractable antennaFully extend for best FM/WX reception.ON/OFF/VolumeRotate to turn on and adjustvolume.Band SwitchSwtich between AM, FM, andweather report band.ear phone jackTUNERRotate to select radio station.power cordbatteriesbatterycompartmentNOTE: The AM antenna is builtin. To improve AM reception,rotate the radio.

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