Preparation; Installing Batteries - Radio Shack Deluxe FRS Owner's Manual

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Preparation

Your radio can use an optional Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) battery pack (available from

RadioShack.com) or three alkaline AA batteries (not supplied) for power.

Cautions:

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or

rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Note: You need an optional charger (available from RadioShack.com) to charge the battery

pack before you can use it. See "Charging a Battery Pack" on Page 24 for more information

about charging the battery pack.

Follow these steps to install alkaline batteries or a battery pack.

1. If the radio is on, hold down

off.

to turn the radio off. The radio beeps and the display turns

Preparation

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