Radio Shack 21-1863 User Manual

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© 2002 RadioShack Corporation.All Rights Reserved.RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.21-1863 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.The Family Radio Service (FRS) is alicense-free, two-way, short-range voiceradio service that lets families and groupskeep in touch with each other on specificreserved channels.Your RadioShack 14-Channel PersonalRadio is a lightweight, palm-sized radio youcan use to talk with another person who hasa FRS radio set to the same frequency asyour radio.Your radio has auto-squelch, so you will nothear anything on a channel unless someoneis transmitting nearby on the same channel.You can use the MON (monitor) key totemporarily turn off auto-squelch to hearweaker, distant transmissions.You can connect an optional speaker/microphone and earphone to the radio(neither supplied, available at your localRadioShack store).+056#..+0)"$#66'4+'5Your radio requires 4 AAA alkaline orrechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)/nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (notsupplied) for power. For the bestperformance and longest life, werecommend RadioShack batteries. R˝....You can also recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MHbatteries inside the radio at home or in yourvehicle, using a 6V, 600mA AC or DCadapter and a size F AdaptaplugTMconnector (neither supplied). Both adaptersand the Adaptaplug are available at yourlocal RadioShack store. R˝....1. Rotate VOLUME/ON/OFFcounterclockwise until it clicks.2. Slide the battery compartment cover inthe direction of the arrow to remove it.3. Slide CHARGE ON/OFF inside thebattery compartment to OFF (foralkaline batteries) or ON (for Ni-Cd orNi-MH rechargeable batteries).4. Place the batteries in the compartmentas indicated by the polarity symbols (+and –) marked inside.5. Replace the cover. Then rotate VOLUMEON/OFF clockwise until it clicks to turnon the radio. If you installed alkalinebatteries, stop here.6. If you installed rechargeable batteries,attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter soTIP reads positive (+).7. Connect the Adaptaplug’s other end toDC 6V, then plug the adapter into astandard AC outlet or your vehicle’scigarette-lighter adapter. ±Complete charging takes about 10 hours.Average charging time varies, depending oncapacity. Typically, Ni-MH batteries chargein about 10 hours. Ni-Cd batteries charge inabout 4 hours.When charging is complete, unplug the ACor DC adapter from the power source, thendisconnect it from the radio’s DC 6V jack. #The battery icon’s segments appear to showhow much power remains. When the batteryicon’s three segments flash or the radiostops operating, replace or recharge thebatteries.14 Channels – provide clearcommunication for up to two miles.Channel Scan – helps you findother FRS users (see “Operation”on Page 2).38 Quiet Codes –eliminate interferencefrom other radios thatare not tuned to thesame channel and quietcode as your radio (see“Using Quiet Codes” onPage 2).Courtesy Tone – sounds at theend of a conversation as an end-of-message acknowledgement (see“Setting the Courtesy Tone” onPage 3).Key Tone– sounds toshow that you presseda key (see “Setting theKey Tone” on Page 3).Lock – locks the SCAN/º˝, π/CALL andMENU/QUIET keys (see “Using KeyLock” on Page 2).%106'065Installing Batteries ....................................... 1Operation .................................................... 2Using Quiet Codes ................................... 2Using Key Lock ........................................ 2Setting the Courtesy Tone ........................ 3Using the Backlight .................................. 3Setting the Key Tone ................................ 3Using the Swivel Belt Clip ........................ 3Using an Optional Wrist Strap .................. 3Care ............................................................ 3Service and Repair ...................................... 3FCC Information .......................................... 3Safety Information ....................................... 3Specifications .............................................. 4# "+/2146#06" #If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph,go to the box on that page with thecorresponding icon for pertinent information.R˝— Warning # — Important.... — Caution ∞∞∞∞ — Hint± — NoteR"9#40+0)˝ R"• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot orexplode if you try to recharge them.• Never install non-rechargeable batterieswhen CHARGE ON/OFF is set to ON. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot orexplode if you try to recharge them.• Dispose of old batteries promptly andproperly. Do not burn or bury them.."%#76+10".You must use a Class 2 powersource that supplies regulated6V DC and delivers at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set to positive andits plug must fit the radio's DC 6V jack. Usingan adapter that does not meet these specifi-cations could damage the radio or the adapter.• Always connect the AC adapter to the radiobefore you connect it to AC power. When youfinish, disconnect the adapter from AC powerbefore you disconnect it from the radio.• Use only fresh batteries of the required sizeand recommended type.• Do not mix old and new batteries, differenttypes of batteries (standard, alkaline, orrechargeable), or rechargeable batteries ofdifferent capacities.• If you do not plan to use the radio for amonth or more, remove the batteries.Batteries can leak chemicals that candestroy electronic parts.!±"016'"±"You can use your radio while charging thebatteries if you connect it to a DC-DCregulated and filtered adapter (such asRadioShack Cat. No. 273-1859), but not if youconnect it to an AC-DC regulated adapter(such as Cat. No. 273-1762).36/%JCPPGN"2GTUQPCN"4CFKQYKVJ".%&"&KURNC["CPF"5:"3WKGV"%QFGU

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