FR150 MICROLINK
Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
FR150 Microlink 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 specified 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 finish.
•Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning storms.
•Do not remove cover [or back].
•Refer servicing to qualified 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.
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POWER SOURCES
1.Rechargeable battery pack (included).
2.AC adapter/charger (not included).
3.Solar power adapter.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
•Plug the AC adapter/charger into the USB socket. Charging starts immediately.
•Turn the crank for about 90 seconds.
•The solar power adapter charges it automatically.
USING AN AC ADAPTER
Plug the adapter into the USB socket. Once plugged in, the AC adapter acts as a charger, charging the internal Ni-MH battery pack. Charge it for 8 hours to achieve a full charge
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.
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CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING continued
1.Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position.
2.Plug the cell phone charging cord into the Phone Charge socket.
3.Select the correct charging tip for your phone.
4.Plug charging tip into the charging cord and into the phone’s charging socket.
5.Rotate the dynamo crank about 2 turns per second.
TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF
Turn it on with the POWER/VOLUME control.
To turn it off, set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Set POWER/VOLUME control to desired level.
TUNING-IN STATIONS
1.Select AM, FM or WEATHER (WB) with the band selector switch. For FM and WEATHER (WB), fully extend the telescopic antenna.
2.Adjust the volume with the POWER/VOLUME control.
3.Tune stations with the TUNING knob, or tune in WEATHER (WB) with the 7-position switch.
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USING THE LIGHT
Turn on the light with the light switch on the top of the unit. cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of talk-time.
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 warranty card or information to following address; include your name, full mailing address, phone number, email address, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor name:
Etón Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303
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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 first contacting an Etón service representative at 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800-637-1648 Canada, (650) 903-3866, customersvc@etoncorp.com or your respective country distributor in Europe (see enclosed list) 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 warranty service is needed, a return authorization will be issued and instructions will be given. DO NOT ship your radio back without obtaining the return authorization.
NON-WARRANTY – If your product is no longer under warranty and requires service, the Etón service representative will refer you to the nearest repair facility that will best handle the repair.
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SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT continued
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.
FCC NOTE
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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