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FR250 OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DO YOU NEED HELP? We want you to thoroughly enjoy the use of this product. To take advantage of its many excellent and unique features, we urge you to carefully read the owner’s manual. If you need help while learning its operation, please contact us, using the methods below. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., North American Pacific Time. 1-800-872-2228 from the U.S. 1-800-637-1648 from Canada 1-650-903-3866, worldwide FAX: 650-903-3867 customersvc@etoncorp.
FR250 OPERATION MANUAL 1 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR250 2 ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Nine Band Tuning – receives AM, FM and 7 shortwave bands. • Built-in power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries. • Can be powered from four different sources: 1.) From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adaptor (AC adaptor not included); 2.) From 3 AA batteries; 3.
FR250 OPERATION MANUAL 4 AA BATTERY OPERATION The FR250 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used, however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium AA batteries are more costly and harder to find, yet provide two to four times the play-time of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf-life.
FR250 OPERATION MANUAL 8 USING THE FR250 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER OPERATION GUIDE continued Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot specify charging rates or usage time. There are two cell phone charging methods: ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the VOLUME control knob until the desired volume level is heard. METHOD 1 – DYNAMO 1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position. 2.
FR250 OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE continued 10 SERVICE INFORMATION The Shortwave Band Chart, shown below, is also helpful. Shortwave is divided into ‘bands’. Each band represents a specific frequency range in which broadcasting takes place.
FR250 OPERATION MANUAL 11 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY continued Etón warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. (1) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and specification of the original parts. (2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation. (3) Accidental or intentional damage.
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