Eton FR160 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

MICROLINKFR160 Shortwave

Self-powered AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with

Flashlight, Solar Power and USB Cell Phone Charger

Owner’s manual

MICROLINK FR160SW OWNER’S MANUAL

NEED HELP? CONTACT US.

Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA
94303, USA. 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 1-800-637-1648
(Canada); 650-903-3866 (worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30,

Pacic Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

WARNING

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.

• Protect from high humidity and rain.

• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has
fallen into the apparatus

• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
solvents as this might damage the nish.

• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning
storms.

• Do not remove cover [or back].

• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.

ENVIRONMENT

Disposal

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC all electrical
and electronic products must be collected separately by a local
collection system.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of
your old products with your normal household waste.

Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government,
State or Local rules and/or regulations. If you are unsure, please
call the appropriate local authority to nd out how to dispose of
them safely and help protect the environment.

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POWER SOURCES

1. Rechargeable battery pack (included).

2. Solar power adapter.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

• Turn the crank for about 90 seconds. This will result in

30-40 minutes of low volume play.

• Place the unit directly in sunlight. The solar power adapter

on the top of the unit charges it automatically. About
8-10 hours in the sun will allow about 3-5 hours of play.

CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING

Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings,
we cannot specify charging rates or usage time. 10 to 15
minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of
talk-time.

1. Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position.

2. Select CELL with the slide switch.

3. Plug the cell phone charging cord into the USB Phone

Charge socket.

4. Plug other end of your USB socket into the cell phone’s

charging socket.

5. Rotate the dynamo crank about 2 turns per second.

NOTE: When charging a cell phone via the USB cell
phone charger, it is important to turn the crank at least 2
revolutions per second, or until you see the green or orange
LED above the crank handle turn on. This is an indication
that the phone is receiving enough power from the radio.
Continue to crank at this rate until you are satised that an
appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell
phone. If you decide to stop cranking for whatever reason,
please wait at least 5 seconds before beginning to crank
again. Not following these instructions may cause damage to
your cell phone for which Eton disclaims any liability and will
not be held liable for any actual or consequential damages
related to this matter.

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TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

Turn it on with the ON/OFF/VOLUME control.
To turn it off, set the ON/OFF/VOLUME control to OFF.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Set VOLUME control to the desired level.

TUNING-IN STATIONS

1. Select AM, FM or SW (shortwave). For FM and SW, fully

extend the telescopic antenna. When using only AM the
antenna need not be extended.

2. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control.

3. Tune stations with the TUNE knob.

SHORTWAVE LISTENING

Shortwave enables listening to broadcasts over vast
distances including other countries and continents. The
following information will help you get the best results.

• During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best.

• At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best.

• Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range

may be good.
Getting very close to a window and holding the radio
improves shortwave reception.

To learn about shortwave we recommend the two
publications below, published yearly and available from major
booksellers. Additionally, the Internet is a great resource for
learning about shortwave.

PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO Published by
International Broadcasting Services (IBS); IBS North America,
Box 300, Penn’s Park PA 18943. Phone: [phone].
www.passband.com.

WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK Published in the USA by
Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New
York, NY 10003-9595. www.watsonguptill.com.

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USING THE LIGHT

Turn on the light on and off with the light switch on the
top of the unit.

EARPHONE JACK

Plug in earphones (not included). Sound is heard from both
sides in monaural.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates,
registration of your product should be completed as soon as
possible after purchase or receipt. You may use one of the
following options to register your product:

1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.

2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.

3. Mail your registration card or information to the following
address; Include your name, full mailing address, phone
number, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor
name and product serial number (typically located in or
near the battery compartment):

Etón Corporation

1015 Corporation Way

Palo Alto, CA 94303

LIMITED WARRANTY

Retain the warranty information from your warranty card
with your proof of purchase or the Limited Warranty
information can also be viewed at www.etoncorp.com.

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SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT

To obtain service for your product, we recommend rst
contacting an Etón service representative at 800-872-2228
US, 800-637-1648 Canada or [phone] for problem
determination and trouble-shooting. If further service is
required, the technical staff will instruct how to proceed
based on whether the radio is still under warranty or needs
non-warranty service.

WARRANTY – If your product is still in warranty and the
Etón service representative determines that warranty
service is needed, a return authorization will be issued and
instructions for shipment to an authorized warranty repair
facility. Do Not ship your radio back without obtaining the
return authorization number.

NON-WARRANTY – If your product is no longer under
warranty and requires service our technical staff will refer
you to the nearest repair facility that will be able to best
handle the repair.

For service outside of North America, please refer to the
distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.

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BESOIN D’AIDE? CONTACTEZ -NOUS.

Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA
94303, USA. 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 1-800-637-1648
(Canada); 650-903-3866 (worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30,

Pacic Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

AVERTISSEMENT

• Ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas immerger ou exposer à l’eau pendant une
longue période.

• Protéger d’une grande humidité et de la pluie.

• Débrancher immédiatement si un liquide a été renversé sur
l’appareil ou si un objet quelconque est tombé à l’intérieur.

• Nettoyer seulement avec un chiffon sec. Ne pas utiliser de
détergents ni de solvants chimiques qui pourraient
endommager le ni.

• Débrancher et déconnecter l’antenne extérieure en
cas d’orages.

• Ne pas enlever le couvercle [ou l’arrière].

• S’adresser à du personnel qualié pour la maintenance.

Environnement

Mise au rebut

Conformément à la Directive Européenne 2002/96/EC tous les
produits électriques et électroniques doivent être récupérés
séparément par un système local de collecte.
Veuillez agir suivant les règles locales et ne pas mettre au rebut
vos vieux appareils avec vos déchets ménagers ordinaires.

Veuillez mettre au rebut tout type de piles selon vos
lois/règlements locaux, d’état, ou de gouvernement. Si
vous n’êtes pas sûr de vous, veuillez appeler l’autorité
locale appropriée pour savoir comment les mettre au
rebut en sécurité et aider à protéger l’environnement.

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SOURCE D’ALIMENTATION

1. Block-pile rechargeable (fourni).

2. Adaptateur chargeur solaire.

CHARGEMENT DU PACK BATTERIE

• Tournez la manivelle pendant environ 90 secondes. Cela va

amener 30 à 40 minutes de fonctionnement à bas volume.

• Mettez l’appareil directement au soleil. L’adaptateur

d’énergie solaire placé sur le dessus de l’appareil charge
automatiquement la batterie. Environ 8 à 10 heures au soleil
vont permettre environ 3 à 5 heures de fonctionnement.

CHERGEMENT PAR MANIVELLE DE
TÉLÉPHONE PORTABLE

Du fait que les batteries de téléphone portable varient dans leur
ampérage, nous ne pouvons pas spécier les débits de charge
ou temps d’utilisation. 10 à 15 minutes de manivelle peuvent
conduire à 1 ou plusieurs minutes de durée d’appel.

1. Mettez la commande POWER/VOLUME sur la position OFF

(éteint).

2. Sélectionnez CELL avec l’interrupteur.

3. Branchez le cordon de chargement de téléphone portable

dans la prise de chargement de téléphone USB.

4. Branchez l’autre extrémité de votre prise USB dans la prise de

chargement du téléphone portable.

5. Tournez la manivelle dynamo environ de 2 tours par seconde.

REMARQUE: Lors du chargement d’un téléphone portable
via le chargeur de téléphone portable USB, il est important de
tourner la manivelle d’au moins 2 tours par seconde, ou jusqu’à
ce que vous voyez un voyant vert ou orange au dessus de la
manivelle s’allumer. C’est une indication que le téléphone reçoit
assez de puissance de la radio. Continuez à tourner la manivelle
à cette vitesse jusqu’à ce que vous pensez qu’un niveau de
charge approprié a été reçu par votre téléphone portable. Si
vous décidez d’arrêter la manivelle pour toute raison, veuillez
attendre au moins 5 secondes avant de recommencer à tourner
la manivelle . Ne pas suivre ces instructions peut endommager
votre téléphone portable pour lequel Eton se dégage de toute
responsabilité et ne sera pas tenu responsable pour tout dom­mage réel ou consécutif en la matière.

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