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10
6. Press
WEATHER to turn off the weather broadcast,
then repeatedly press
ß
or
Ü
to adjust the alert
tone volume to the desired listening level.
CONNECTING THE WEATHERADIO
TO AC POWER
Your Weatheradio uses the supplied AC adapter for
normal operation and one 9V battery (not supplied)
for backup power when AC power fails or is
temporarily disconnected. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend a RadioShack
alkaline battery. Always connect the Weatheradio to
the supplied AC adapter for normal use. Power the
Weatheradio using the supplied 9V, 300 mA AC
adapter.
Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into DC
9V
on the back of the Weatheradio, then plug the
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Installing the Backup Battery
1. Press the tab on the battery compartment
cover, 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.
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Using the Built-In Antenna
The Weatheradio’s built-in telescoping antenna lets
it receive strong local signals. To use the telescoping
antenna, lift it up so it is vertical, then fully extend it.
Connecting an External Antenna
To improve reception in remote areas, you can
connect an external antenna to the Weatheradio
using an optional adapter cable with a phono plug.
YourlocalRadioShackstoresellsavarietyof
antennas.
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WARNING
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Dispose of an old battery
promptly and properly. Do
not burn or bury it.
CAUTION
Connecting the
Weatheradio to
AC Power
You must use
a Class 2
power source
that supplies
9V DC and delivers at
least 300 mA. Its center
tip must be set to
positive and its plug
must fit the
Weatheradio's DC 9V
jack. The supplied
adapter meets these
specifications. Using an
adapter that does not
meet these specifications
could damage the
Weatheradio or the
adapter.
• Always connect the AC
adapter to the
Weatheradio before you
connect it to AC power.
When you finish,
disconnect the adapter
from AC power before
you disconnect it from
the Weatheradio.
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Ô NOTE Ô
If flashes, the backup
battery is not installed or is
low. Install or replace the
backup battery.
LOW
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