Radio Shack 12-896 User Manual

AM/FM Shower Radio

with LCD Alarm Clock 12-896

VOL. OFF — Rotate to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust sound levels.

TUNING — Rotate to select the station you want to hear.

Specifications

Frequency Range ............................. AM 530 – 1700KHz

............................................................ FM 88 – 108MHz

Output Power....................................................... 180mW

Speaker ............................................................... 4 Ohm

Weight 12.20 Oz. (350 g.)

Specifications are typical. Individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

Step One

Battery Installation

This shower radio requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power, and one LR44 button-cell battery (supplied) for clock functions.

1. Loosen the screw, and remove the battery compartment cover.

Rear View

Screw

Cover

MODE

2. Remove the insulation strip from the button-cell battery to start the clock function.

3. Insert two AA batteries according to the polarity markings (+ / -).

4. Replace the cover, and secure the screw.

To replace the button-cell battery, remove the AA batteries, use a flat screwdriver to remove the old LR44 button-cell, then insert a new one according to the polarities (+/ -) marked inside, and reinstall the AA batteries.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type .

• Do not mix old and new batteries, differen t types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or recharge able ), or rechargeable batteri es of different capa cities .

• If you do not plan to use the radio for several weeks, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electroni c parts.

BATTERY NOTES

SET

LR44 ba t t ery compartment

Hanger — Rotate this into position to hold clothes or towels.

AM FM — Set this switch to select the band you want to hear.

Step Two

Setting the Alarm, Date, and Time

1. Press SET. The current alarm time flashes, and AL appears.

2. Repeatedly press MODE to enable or disable the alarm and chime. appears when the chime is on. appears when the alarm is on.

3. Press SET. The hour digits for alarm flash. Repeatedly press MODE to adjust the hour. The alarm hour appears in 12-hour mode, appears for a AM hour.

4. Press SET again. The minute digits for alarmflash. Repeatedly press MODE to adjust the minute. The alarm time is now set. Press SET to confirm.

5. Press SET four times to set the date. The month digits appear. Repeatedly press MODE to set the month.

6. Press SET again. The day digits appear. Repeatedly press MODE to set the day.

7. Press SET again to confirm and set the time of day. Press MODE to adjust the hour. In this mode, the clock appears in 12-hour mode,

appears for a AM hour. If you want to use 24-hour mode, repeatedly press

and MODE to select the desired mode.

8. Press SET again. The current minute digits appear. Repeatedly press MODE to adjust the minute.

9. Press SET again to confirm the setting and return to the time of day. Press MODE to start the clock function.

If you enabled the alarm and chime, at the alarm time a tone will sound repeatedly for approximately one minute. If you have only enabled the chime, a tone will sound once at the top of each hour (for example, 11:00, 12:00, etc.). To display the alarm time, date, or seconds, repeatedly press MODE.

appears for a PM hour and A

appears for a PM hour

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

What’s Included

AM/FM radio • LR44 battery (installed) •

Neck strap (attached) •

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Care

The radio is water resistant, but not waterproof. Do not hang it where water can wash over it. Use and store the radio only in room temperature environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Limited 1 Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in m aterial and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PR OVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; ( b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the or iginal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after t he expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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