5
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries
(also see page 24)
The
fi
rst few times that you charge a new set of batteries, you may
fi
nd that the charge and play times are very short. Normal operation
should be achieved after 3 or 4 charge - discharge cycles.
Batteries are only charged while the radio is connected to the mains supply via its adaptor and it is switched off using the On/Off button.
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the
catches in the direction shown.
2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the
NiMH
position.
3. Insert four Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the
compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is
designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries. Then replace the battery cover.
4. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into
the mains.
5. The Charge light will
fl
ash green indicating that the batteries are
charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 - 7 hours depending
on their capacity. The charge light shows a steady green light when
the battery charging is complete. The display will show "Battery Full".
6. Under some conditions the charging indicator light may switch off after
fl
ashing only brie
fl
y. This may happen if the batteries are already freshly
charged, or if the radio detects that you may be attempting to recharge
alkaline batteries. In these cases the charging will be stopped.
If the charge process stops after only a short while this may be due
to a faulty battery. In this case the display will show "Battery Fail" and
the battery number 1-4, corresponding to the numbering printed inside
the battery cover.
If this happens, try charging the batteries a second time by removing
and reconnecting the AC power adaptor. If the message is repeated,
then it is likely that the batteries are old and should be replaced.
•
Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch
must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be charged
when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
• When the batteries are exhausted, the charge/low battery indicator
light will show red for a short while.
The radio will then switch itself off.
It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries
are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
• If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
Size AA
Size AA
Size AA
Size AA
NiMH
Alkaline
OPEN
OPEN
Warning:
internal battery switch
MUST
be set to correct battery type before installing
batteries. Rechargeable NiMH batteries
recommended.
1
2
4
3
2
Note:
You should never attempt deliberately to recharge alkaline batteries
in the radio. Attempted recharging of alkaline batteries can be dangerous.
IMPORTANT:
The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine,
fi
re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.
