Precautions
• Operate the unit only
on
3 V DC with
two
R6
(size AA) batteries.
For AC operation, use the
AC-E311
I AC-E312 AC
power
adaptor•.
Do
not use
any
other type.
For
car
battery operation, use the car battery cord recommended for
this unit;
do
not use
any
other type.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power
source (mains)
as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if
the unit itself
has
been turned off.
• Disconnect the AC
power
adaptor
from the wall outlet
when
the unit
is not to be used for a long period
of
time.
• The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located
on
the
bottom
of
the unit.
•Use
the unit within a temperature range
of
O"C
to
40"C
(32r
to
104"F).
If
it
is used in temperatures outside this range,
an
irregular
display may appear
on
the display window.
If
it is used in temperatures lower than this range, the display may change very slowly.
These irregularities will disappear
and
there will
be
no
damage to
the unit when the unit is used
in
its recommended temperature
range.
•
Do
not leave the unit near heat sources, such
as
radiators
or
air ducts,
or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain,
mechanical vibration
or
shock.
• Should
any
solid object
or
liquid fall into the unit, remove the
batteries,
and
have the
unit
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it
any
further.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding
or
spring-wound watches
away
from
the
unit
to
prevent them from possible damage caused
by
the
magnet.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean
it
with a soft
dry
cloth
dampened with mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers
or
chemical solvents,
as
they may
mar
the
casing.
• When there is lightning
and
you are using
an
external antenna,
immediately disconnect the AC
power
adaptor (if connected) from
the wall outlet. Never touch the antenna wire
when
there is a
lightning storm.
• Never connect a ground wire to a gas pipe.
• Reception
of
3.0 MHz may
be
difficult because
of
internal spurious
signals generated by the built-in oscilators.
• In vehicles
or
buildings, radio reception may be difficult
or
noisy.
Try listening near a window.
•The
AC power
adaptor
is supplied only for the
ICF-SWlOOS.
If
you have any question
or
problem concerning
your
unit that is not
covered in this manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer .
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