Eton FR170 Weather Radio User Manual


 
MICROLINK FR170 OWNER’S MANUAL
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POWER SOURCES
1. Rechargeable battery pack (included).
2. Solar panel
3. Direct AC
4. Built-in dynamo
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Solar Charging
1. Put the radio in strong sunlight, the solar panel will store the
solar energy in to the rechargeable battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
NOTE: 10-12 hours in the sun will allow about 3-5 hours of play
depending on volume levels.
Crank Charging
1. Pull out the crank in the back of the unit, then turn the
crank. The built-in dynamo will generate electricity and
the unit will store the electric energy into the battery pack
automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
NOTE: 90 seconds of cranking will result in 5-7 minutes
of low volume play.
Adaptor Charging
1. Open the rubber cover on the side of the unit. Plug one
end of the matching adaptor cable (not included) into the
AC electronic socket, plug the other end of the adaptor
cable into the < mini USB jack >, the electric energy will
store into the battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
The battery will be full in about 3~4 hours.
USB Charging
1. Plug a USB cable into the < mini USB jack > of the unit and
plug the other end into a computer. The electric energy will
store into the battery automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
The battery will be full in about 3~4 hours.