Eton MICROLINKFR170 Owner's Manual

Owner’s manual

MICROLINKFR170

Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio
with USB Cell Phone Charger

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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.

• Only operate within specied 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 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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Tune Knob

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Power/Volume Knob

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Battery Compartment

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Speaker

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FM/AM/WB Select Knob

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Tuning Indicator

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Charging Indicator

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WB Indicator

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Frequency Window

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Earphone Jack

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Mini USB Jack (DC-in 5v)

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USB Cell Phone Charger

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Strap Hole

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FlashLight Button

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Solar Panel

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Antenna

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LED Flashlight

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Hand Crank

Etón

FR170

Specication

1. Frequency Range
FM 88 - 108 MHz
MW 530 - 1710 Khz
WB(MHz)

CH1 162.400 CH5 162.500
CH2 162.425 CH6 162.525
CH3 162.450 CH7 162.550
CH4 162.475

2. Noise Limit Sensitivity
FM 10 μv
MW 1mv/m

3. Ni-MH Batteries 3.6V
DC 5.0V

4. Speaker D40mm

5. Earphone D3.5mm

6. Dimension: 5.375”x2.5”x2.25” (WxHxD)

136.5x63.5x57mm (WxHxD)

7. Weight: 8.6 oz. (244 g)

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POWER SOURCES

1. Rechargeable battery pack (included).

2. Solar panel

3. Direct AC

4. Built-in dynamo

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Solar Charging

1. Put the radio in strong sunlight, the solar panel will store the
solar energy in to the rechargeable battery pack automatically.

2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.

NOTE: 10-12 hours in the sun will allow about 3-5 hours of play

depending on volume levels.

Crank Charging

1. Pull out the crank in the back of the unit, then turn the
crank. The built-in dynamo will generate electricity and
the unit will store the electric energy into the battery pack
automatically.

2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.

NOTE: 90 seconds of cranking will result in 5-7 minutes

of low volume play.

Adaptor Charging

1. Open the rubber cover on the side of the unit. Plug one

end of the matching adaptor cable (not included) into the
AC electronic socket, plug the other end of the adaptor
cable into the < mini USB jack >, the electric energy will
store into the battery pack automatically.

2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
The battery will be full in about 3~4 hours.

USB Charging

1. Plug a USB cable into the < mini USB jack > of the unit and
plug the other end into a computer. The electric energy will
store into the battery automatically.

2. When charging, the charging indicator “ “ will be on.
The battery will be full in about 3~4 hours.

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CELL PHONE DUMP CHARGING

Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings,
we cannot guarantee charging capabilities or usage time.

1. Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position.

2. Plug one port of the USB into your cell phone and the
other port into <USB Cell Phone Charger> of the unit..

3. Set < FM/AM/WB Select Knob> to CELL position.

FM/AM/WB Selection Knob

USB Jack

NOTE: For crank-to-cell phone usage estimate, 10 to 15 minutes of

cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of talk-time. It is important
to turn the crank at least 2 revolutions per second, or until you see
the green 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.

Using The Light

Press the <Light> button (on the top of the unit) and the
light will be on. Press the button again to turn off the light.

TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

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

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Set VOLUME control to the desired level.

TUNING IN STATIONS

1. Select your desired band, and then rotate the
< Frequency Knob >. The tuning indicator will be on
when the antenna receives a strong signal.

Frequency Indicator Tuning Knob

Frequency Window

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

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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 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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