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- Page 1 Cat. No. 12-792 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. AM/FM Pocket Radio with Built-In Alarm Clock Clock...
- Page 2 FEATURES Your Optimus AM/FM Pocket Radio with Built-In Alarm Clock is ideal for an active lif- estyle. Its compact, lightweight design lets you listen to music, sports, or news almost anywhere. Built-In Alarm Clock — gets you wherev- er you’re going, on time.
- Page 3 20 Station Memory — lets you store and recall up to 20 of your favorite AM and FM stations (10 stations in each band). Detachable Belt Clip — gives you optional hands-free listening. Digital Tuning — gives you push-button station-changing convenience. Key Lock —...
- Page 4 Adjustable Step Rate — lets you easily change the tuning increment when you travel to countries that use a different step rate. Earphones Jack — lets you listen to your radio in stereo by connecting stereo ear- phones or headphones (not supplied). Note : The radio requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preparation .......... 7 Installing Batteries ......7 Connecting the FM Antenna ... 10 Using Earphones ......11 Listening Safely ......13 Traffic Safety ........ 14 Using the Belt Clip ......15 Operation ........... 16 Setting the Time ......21 Setting the Alarm Time .... - Page 6 Maintenance ........32 The FCC Wants You To Know ...33 Specifications ........34...
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Page 7: Preparation
PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor- mance and longest life, we recommend al- kaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. Illustration... - Page 8 1. To remove the battery compartment cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow on the cover. 2. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
- Page 9 When the sound weakens or becomes dis- torted, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Never leave dead or weak batteries in the radio. Batteries can leak chemi- cals that can damage the radio’s elec- tronic parts. • If you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more, remove and store the batteries.
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Page 10: Connecting The Fm Antenna
CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Illustration To receive FM stations while you are listen- ing to the built-in speaker, connect the sup- plied FM antenna by inserting its -inch plug into the radio’s jack, then set EAR/ SPK. -
Page 11: Using Earphones
USING EARPHONES Illustration To listen to your radio in stereo, you can -inch plug stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied). To connect them, insert the plug into the radio’s jack. Then set EAR/SPK. - Page 12 Note: The earphones’ or headphones’ cord acts as the FM antenna when it is connect- ed to the radio. Adjust to a comfortable sound VOLUME –/+ level. Illustration...
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Page 13: Listening Safely
Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guide- lines when you use earphones or head- phones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. •... -
Page 14: Traffic Safety
to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones or headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. -
Page 15: Using The Belt Clip
USING THE BELT CLIP Illustration To attach the belt clip, insert its tabs into the slots on the back of the radio, then slide the clip toward the top of the radio until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, press firmly on the clip and slide it toward the bottom of the ra- dio. -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION 1. To turn on the radio, slide POWER OFF/ The last selected band and station appear on the display. Illustration 2. To change the bands between AM and FM, press BAND appears each time you press BAND and the last selected station in that band appears on the display. - Page 17 Illustration 3. To change the station, press TUNE . The radio beeps and the station changes on the display. Illustration...
- Page 18 To rapidly scan the stations, hold down for about 1 sec- TUNE ond. When you release it, the tuner automatically stops at the next strong station. Notes : • For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the earphones’ or head- phones’...
- Page 19 4. Set for monau- MONO/FM-ST MONO ral sound or for stereo sound. FM-ST Illustration Notes : • The sound from the radio’s built-in speaker is always monaural. To hear the radio’s sound in stereo, use earphones or headphones. • If is set to MONO/FM-ST FM-ST...
- Page 20 • To improve reception of weak FM stations, set MONO/FM-ST MONO The sound is monaural, but the reception should improve. 5. Adjust to a comfortable VOLUME –/+ sound level. 6. Slide to empha- E-BASS ON/OFF size the bass sound. Slide it to a normal bass sound.
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Page 21: Setting The Time
SETTING THE TIME 1. Set POWER OFF/ON 2. Press twice. The time and MODE flash. Illustration... - Page 22 3. Repeatedly press to change the hour and to change the minute(s). To rapidly change the digit(s), simply hold down Illustration 4. Press to save the time setting. MODE Note : The time, , and an alarm time has previously been set) appears.
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Page 23: Setting The Alarm Time
SETTING THE ALARM TIME 1. Set POWER OFF/ON 2. Press once. appears, and MODE and the last set alarm time flashes. 3. Repeatedly press to change the hour, and to change the minutes. To rapidly change the digit(s), simply hold down 4. -
Page 24: Turning The Alarm On/Off
TURNING THE ALARM ON/OFF You can turn the alarm on or off from either the time display or the tuning display. To turn the alarm on, press ALARM ON/OFF appears. To turn off the alarm, press ALARM ON/OFF disappears. Illustration... -
Page 25: Memory Tuning
At the preset alarm time, the alarm sounds. To silence the alarm, press ALARM STOP The alarm sounds again at the same time the next day, unless you turn it off. MEMORY TUNING You can store up to 10 AM and 10 FM sta- tions (20 stations in all) in your radio’s memory so you can easily recall them. - Page 26 2. Press flashes. MEMORY Illustration 3. Within 10 seconds: • For memory locations 1–5, press the corresponding memory location button ( – • For memory locations 6–10, first press , then press for location for location 7, for location 8, for location 9, or for location 10.
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Page 27: Recalling A Station
Notes : • If disappears before you press a memory location button, start again from Step 2. • You cannot remove a station from memory, but you can store a new one in its place. Recalling a Station To recall a station stored in memory: For memory locations 1–5, press the corre- sponding memory location button ( –... - Page 28 for location 8, for location 9, or for lo- cation 10. Note: All memory stations are cleared when battery power is lost for more than about 1–5 minutes.
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Page 29: Key Lock
KEY LOCK You can lock the tuning and memory con- trols on your radio to prevent accidental band, station, or memory changes. To turn on key lock, hold down , then LOCK press until appears. LOCK MODE Illustration To turn off lock, hold down , then LOCK press... -
Page 30: Changing The Am/Fm Band Step Rate
Note : When you turn on lock, you can still turn the radio on and off and adjust VOL- , and FM-ST/MONO E-BASS ON/OFF EAR/SPK CHANGING THE AM/FM BAND STEP RATE Your radio’s AM/FM band is preset to tune in 10 kHz increments for AM and 100 kHz for FM —... - Page 31 2. Use a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) to set the switch inside the compartment to (for the AM step rate). illustration 3. Replace the batteries and the com- partment’s cover. Note: When you switch the step rate to 9 KHz, the clock changes from a 12-hour to a 24-hour format.
- Page 32 MAINTENANCE To enjoy your AM/FM Pocket Radio for a long time: • Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Handle the radio gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments.
- Page 33 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your radio might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn off your radio. If the interference goes away, your radio is caus- ing it.
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Page 34: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range ..AM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz Power Output ....Speaker: 140 mW Jack: 25 mW Power Requirement..2 AAA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-555) Dimensions(HWD)...4 Ins. (106 24 mm) Weight (without battery) ....3.2 oz (91 g) Included Accessories ....Belt Clip FM Antenna Specifications are typical;... - Page 35 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIM-...
- Page 36 (continued) 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;...