Eton Scorpion User Manual

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scorpion

Solar-Powered, All-Terrain, Multi-Function Unit with Digital Radio, Audio Line Input, and Carabiner

OWNER’S MANUAL

SCORPION OWNER’S MANUAL

DO YOU NEED HELP?

If you need help, please contact us, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., North American Pacific Time. 1-800-872-2228 from the U.S; 1-800-637-1648 from Canada; 650-903-3866, worldwide; FAX: 650-903-3867; web site, www.etoncorp.com; Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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 if an object have 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 (not included) 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.

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 find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect the environment.

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SCORPION OWNER’S MANUAL

FUNCTION KEYS

Carabiner

Antenna

Solar panel

Crank

Bottle opener (for use with standard bottles)

LED light

1 2 3 4

USB output (only for mobile phones and provides emergency power while cranking)*

AUX input (automatically works when external device is plugged in)

Headphone output

DC input power adapter (sold separately)

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PMAMFM WB

 

KHz

 

MHz

 

CELL

1X

1X

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Flashlight ON/OFF

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Volume up

2

Tune up

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Volume down

3

Tune down

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Mode selector

4

Power ON status LED

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Radio Power ON/OFF

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Battery Charge Indicator

 

 

This Product is IPX-4 Splashproof

SCORPION OWNER’S MANUAL

TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

Turn the Scorpion on and off by pressing the POWER button.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to set VOLUME control to the desired level.

POWER SOURCES

1.Rechargeable battery pack

2.DC input power adapter (sold separetely)

DYNAMO POWER

Crank charging it for 90 seconds will allow it to play for about 5 minutes, at low volume. If you crank for a longer period, it will play longer.

SOLAR POWER

When solar charging the radio, place it into direct sunlight (not through a window, screen, in artificial light or in shade) for 8 to 10 hours to get a full charge, after which it should play for about 4 to 5 hours, at low volume.

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Protected against spraying water from all angles at 10 liters/min at a pressure of 80-100kN/m2 for 5 min

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SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Press and hold “M” button

Hours will flash

2.Single press to change hour

3.Toggle to minutes by pressing “M” button

Minutes will flash

4. Single press to change minutes

12 HOUR TO 24 HOUR

1. Press and hold “M” button

Single press to toggle until display reads “12”

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CELL PHONE CHARGING

To charge a cell phone you must put the Scorpion into cell phone charging mode. To do this, turn the Scorpion on and then press the M button over and over until you see the clock with CELL in the lower right corner. Then turn the crank for about 10 minutes to charge the phone enough to make one or two short, emergency calls.

If your cell phone has a USB charging cord, you can use it. If not, you can purchase one from www.iGo.com, or call 1-888-205-0093. To purchase a charging tip and cord for your cell phone, go to www. iGo.com, or call 1-888-205-0093 for USB charging cable model# PS00271-0003. Have the brand and model of your cell phone ready when purchasing a cell phone tip.

USING THE LIGHT

Turn the light on and off with the light switch button, located on top of the unit, near the light.

EARPHONE JACK

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

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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 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 first contacting an Etón service representative at 1-800-872-2228 (US), 1-800-637-1648 (Canada) or (650) 903-3866 (Worldwide) 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 or receipt.

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