FR160
American Red Cross
MICROLINK
Self-powered AM/FM, NOAA Weather Radio with
Flashlight, Solar Power and USB Cell Phone Charger
FR160
American Red Cross Radio Line By Etón Corporation
Owner’s manual
MICROLINK FR160 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,
Pacific 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.
• Only operate within specied temperature range (0°C to 40°C).
• 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 qualied 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 satised 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.
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 WB (weather band) channel 1-7 with
the band selector switch. For FM and WB, 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, or tune in WB with the
7-position switch.
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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.
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 (650) 903-3866 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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