Operating Instructions; Connecting Power; Battery Backup; Installing The Battery - Electrohome EAAC302 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING POWER

The 1.8" Jumbo Alarm Clock Radio is equipped with an "AUTO TIME SET" feature. When
power is connected, the clock display will flash '2' which is TIME ZONE 2 (Eastern time) and
the default TIME ZONE setting. The correct time will be displayed, unless you are in another
time zone.
To select TIME ZONE 2 (Eastern time) as your default time zone:
• Press ONCE to confirm your selection.
To change your time zone upon setup:
• Press or until your own time zone appears on the display; press
to confirm your selection.
To change your time zone after setup:
• Press and hold the TIME ZONE/FUS HOR button until numbers flash.
• Press or until your own time zone appears on the display; press
to confirm your selection.
There are 8 programmed times zones:
Zone 0 - Newfoundland time Zone 3 - Central time
Zone 1 - Atlantic time Zone 4 - Mountain time
Zone 2 - Eastern time (default) Zone 5 - Pacific time

BATTERY BACKUP

This alarm clock is equipped with a battery backup feature. This feature will restore your
alarm clock settings in the event of a power outage. The 3V, CR2032 Flat Lithium battery is
pre-installed at the factory, however, should you need to replace the battery, please read
the following instructions.
ATTENTION
• When replacing the battery, do not disconnect AC plug from AC outlet. Otherwise, current time and alarm will be reset.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cable if you have wet hands.
• If you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
• Do not pull on the cord! You may damage the power cord and may cause an electric shock when disconnecting the
power cord from the wall outlet. Pull firmly at the base of the plug.
Zone 6 - Alaska time
Zone 7 - Hawaiian time
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1. Using a small Phillips Head screwdriver, loosen the screw on the battery panel on
the bottom of the unit.
2. Remove the battery compartment panel.
3. Remove/properly dispose of depleted battery and replace with new, 3V, CR2032
Flat Lithium battery.
4. Close the battery compartment and tighten the screw into place to secure battery
panel.
ONCE
• Batteries must be installed by an adult.
• Use only the recommended size and type of battery specified.
• Please be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery
in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to
ONCE
the alarm clock.
• When not using the unit for a prolonged period of time, please remove
the battery to avoid possible damage caused by a leaking battery.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) / SUMMER TIME

Daylight Saving Time/Summer Time is automatically preset.
• Daylight saving time begins at: 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.
• Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November.
Cancelling / reactivating Automatic DST/Summer Time
1. To CANCEL DST/Summer Time, press and hold the DST/HA button for 3 seconds
while the radio is OFF.
'OFF' will appear in the display to show that the Automatic DST/Summer Time
2.
adjustment is cancelled. The display will return to the clock.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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