Radio Shack Optimus Quick Manual - page 2
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CONNECTING POWER
You can power your radio from six D
batteries (not supplied) or from stan-
dard AC power.
Using Batteries
You can use six D batteries to power
the radio. We recommend Ra-
dioShack alkaline batteries. Follow
these steps to install batteries.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by pushing in the cover’s
two tabs then pulling the cover in
the direction of the arrows.
2. Install six D batteries in the lower
level of the compartment, as indi-
cated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Set
AC/DC
to
DC
.
Caution: Remove the batteries if you
do not plan to use batteries in the ra-
dio for a week or more. Batteries can
leak chemicals and damage the radio.
When the sound becomes weak or
distorted, replace the old batteries
with fresh ones.
Using AC Power
Follow these steps to power your ra-
dio using AC power.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by pushing in the cover’s
two tabs then pulling the cover in
the direction of the arrows.
2. Pull out the power cord from the
upper level of the compartment.
3. Route the power cord through the
slot on the battery compartment
cover and replace the cover.
4. Set
AC/DC
to
AC
.
5. Plug the power cord into any stan-
dard AC outlet.
Caution: To prevent electric
shock, one plug blade is wider
than the other and the plug only
fits one way. If you cannot easily
insert the plug, turn it over and try
again. Do not force it.
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