Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries - Roberts Expression User Manual

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries

(also see page 25)
1. Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the
aerial is fully retracted.
2. Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by using a fl at bladed
screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover.
3. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH
position.
4. Insert four Rechargeable LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the
compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is
designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries.
5. Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a fl at bladed
screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
6. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into
the mains.
7. The Charge light will fl ash green indicating that the batteries are
charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 - 7 hours depending
on their capacity. The charge light shows a steady green light when
the battery charging is complete.
8. Under some conditions the charging indicator light may switch off after
fl ashing only briefl y. This may happen if the batteries are already freshly
charged, or if the radio detects that you may be attempting to recharge
alkaline batteries. In these cases the charging will be stopped.
Note: You should never attempt deliberately to recharge alkaline
batteries in the radio. Attempted recharging of alkaline batteries can
be dangerous.
• Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch
must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be charged
when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
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• When the batteries are exhausted, the charge/low battery indicator
light will show red for a short while.
It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries
are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
• If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fi re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.
The radio will then switch itself off.