Charging the Internal Battery
You can charge the internal battery using the hand crank,
built-in solar panel, or micro USB port (USB IN).
The internal battery is not user-replaceable. Do not
attempt to replace the internal battery.
IMPORTANT!
Read all safety precautions at the end of
this User’s Guide before using the built-in Li-ion battery.
Charging Using the Hand Crank
1. Release and fully open the hand crank located on the
back of the radio.
2. Crank in either direction in a steady, continuous,
circular motion.
3. For best results, crank at approximately 2 rotations
per second (120 RPM).
4. As you turn the crank handle, the CHARGING LED
on the front panel will illuminate to indicate that the
battery is charging. Note that if the radio is on, this
LED will illuminate continuously.
Charging Using the Solar Panel
•
Remove and dispose of the protective film from the
solar panel before first use.
•
For best results, leave the radio powered off during
solar charging.
• Place the radio in a sunny location, with the solar
panel facing the sun.
• To place the radio at an angle towards the sun, open
the battery cover and use it as a stand.
• The CHARGING LED will illuminate to indicate that the
battery is charging; the brighter the LED illuminates, the
more power the radio is receiving from the solar panel.
• Under ideal conditions, the internal battery will
become fully charged in approximately 20 hours.
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