Specifications

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries

(also see page 23)

The ﬁ rst few times that you charge a new set of batteries, you may ﬁ nd that the charge and play times are very short. Normal operation

should be achieved after 3 or 4 charge - discharge cycles.

Batteries are only charged while the radio is connected to the mains supply via its adaptor and it is switched off using the On/Off button.

1. Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the

aerial is fully retracted.

2. Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by using a ﬂ at bladed

screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover.

3. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH

position.

4. Insert four Rechargeable LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the

compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the

correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is

designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable

batteries.

5. Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a ﬂ at bladed

screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

6. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into

the mains.

7. The Charge light will ﬂ ash green indicating that the batteries are

charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 - 7 hours depending

on their capacity. The charge light shows a steady green light when

the battery charging is complete.

• Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch

must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be charged

when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.