5
Preparation
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Preparation
POWERING THE CLOCK
RADIO
Your clock radio uses standard AC pow-
er for normal operation and one 9V bat-
tery (not supplied) for backup power
when AC power fails or is temporarily
disconnected. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend a Ra-
dioShack alkaline battery.
Cautions:
• Use only a fresh battery of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not use a rechargeable battery in
your clock radio.
Note: A fresh backup battery will save
the clock radio’s settings for up to 4
hours.
Connecting the Clock Radio to
AC Power
Plug the clock radio’s power cord into a
standard AC outlet.
Warning: Your clock radio’s power cord
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). If you have difficulty in-
serting the plug into the outlet, do not
force it! Turn the plug over and try again.
Installing the Backup
Battery
1. Press and slide down the battery
compartment cover on the bottom of
the radio, then lift up the cover to
remove it.
2. Snap a 9V battery onto the battery
terminals inside the compartment,
then place the battery inside the
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Press
SNOOZE
to reset BATTERY
SENTINEL.
When BATTERY SENTINEL on the
front of the clock radio lights, replace the
battery.
Warning: Dispose of an old battery
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury it.
Caution: Always remove an old or weak
battery. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
PLACING THE CLOCK
RADIO
You can place your clock radio on any
flat surface such as a desk, shelf, or ta-
ble.
The clock radio has three built-in anten-
nas. Its AC power cord functions as the
FM antenna, its telescoping antenna
helps it receive weather signals, and its
built-in antenna helps it receive AM sig-
nals.
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