Sangean BLUEBOX BB-100, Manual

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Power the radio
1. Installing the batteries, first turn the battery cover knob anti-clockwise to loosen and open the battery
cover.
Note:
Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable batteries, make sure the Charger/Batteries
switch which is located inside the battery compartment is switched to the Battery position. If you use
rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch Charger/Batteries switch to Charger position.
2. Insert 4 X C size (UM-2) battery into the compartment. Ensure the batteries are inserted in accordance
with the diagram shown. Close the battery cover and fasten the knob by turning it clockwise. If the
radio is not to be used for an extended period of time, it is recommended that the batteries removed
from the radio. Reduced power, distortion and a “stuttering sound” or the low battery sign is
flashing on the display are all signs that the batteries need replacing or recharged. (see section below
“Charge the batteries”)
3. AC Operation
Before plugging the AC power cord into the AC socket, be sure the voltage is correct. If you have batteries
in the radio and connect the AC power cord into the AC socket, the batteries will automatically be
disconnected. The AC power cord storage is designed to store the power cord when the radio is not in use.
Charge the batteries
Reduced power, distortion and a “stuttering sound” or the low battery sign is flashing on the display
are all signs that the batteries need recharged if you use rechargeable batteries to power the radio.
Note:
The radio can be charged only when the radio is off. Connect the AC power cord into the AC socket
to charge the batteries. Make sure the battery type switch is set to Charger position. When the battery
charge indicator LED flashes red, this indicates the batteries are charging. Charging time takes approx.
6-10 hours depending on capacity of the rechargeable batteries in use. When the batteries are fully
charged, the charge LED will be a steady red color.
Note:
Duration for charging your batteries fully can vary according to the mAh capacity of the batteries. Higher
mAh batteries require a longer charging time.