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Setting the Minute

1. Hold down 

SCROLL

 to set the minutes. The radio announces

each minute. 

2. When you hear the correct minute, release 

SCROLL

 and

press 

SET

 once to confirm the entry and enter the day setting

mode.

Setting the Day

1. Hold down 

SCROLL

 to set the day. The radio announces each

day. 

2. When you hear the correct day, release 

SCROLL

 and press

SET

 once to confirm the entry and exit clock setting mode. 

3. The radio announces the time including the day, hour and

minute you set.

Notes: During the time announcement, when the radio receives a
weather alert signal, the time announcement stops and an alert
tone sounds.

CARE

Keep the radio dry. Use and store the radio only in normal temper-
ature environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the radio away from dust and dirt.

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void
your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not perform-
ing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-
tance.

Summary of Contents for 12-256

Page 1: ...ecting Power 3 Using AC Power 3 Using Batteries 3 Installing Batteries 4 Turning On Off the Weather Broadcast 4 Receiving Alert Messages 5 Manually Testing the Alert Tone 5 Setting the Clock 6 Setting...

Page 2: ...uencies let you choose the frequency that provides the best reception Alert Mode sounds an alert tone when an emergency weather alert is detected Battery Saving Circuit prolongs battery life THE FCC W...

Page 3: ...ot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your radio Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user s authority to oper...

Page 4: ...er fails or is temporarily discon nected For the best performance and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended ty...

Page 5: ...u do not plan to use the radio for several weeks re move the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts and circuits Note When you turn on the radio the power indicator f...

Page 6: ...n with the weather broadcast off When the radio receives an alert signal the alert tone sounds for 10 seconds and the weather broadcast automatically turns on for 5 minutes Set ALERT TONE L M H to L l...

Page 7: ...SCROLL to sound the alert tone Press SET or SCROLL again to stop it SETTING THE CLOCK If the radio receives an alert signal while you are setting the clock the radio exits the clock setup mode without...

Page 8: ...ces the time including the day hour and minute you set Notes During the time announcement when the radio receives a weather alert signal the time announcement stops and an alert tone sounds CARE Keep...

Page 9: ...D OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limi...

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