Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio
(120-0603B)                Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 56284

Operating the Radio

WARNING:  To protect your hearing, turn VOLUME to its lowest setting
          before you turn on the radio.

1.  Push in POWER to ON.

2.  Set BAND to FM or AM.

3.  Rotate the tuning knob to select the desired station.

    Notes:  To precisely tune to a weak FM station using automatic
            frequency control, slide AFC to OFF.  Rotate the tuning knob
            to select the desired station, then slide AFC to ON for drift
            free reception.

            To get better audio fidelity when selecting a strong station,
            slide BANDWIDTH to WIDE.  If you hear whistling noises, slide
            BANDWIDTH to NORMAL to get better selectivity.

            For the best FM reception, extend the telescoping antenna to
            its full length.

            For AM stations, rotate the radio to the position that
            provides the best reception.

4.  Adjust VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE for the best sound.

5.  To turn off the radio, push POWER to OFF.

Using an Earphone

for private listening, plug a monaural earphone (not supplied) with a 1/8 
inch plug into the EAR jack on the right of the radio.  This automatically 
disconnects the built-in speaker.

Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone.

  Set the volume to the lowest level before you begin listening.  After
  you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

  Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
  listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

  Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over time, your ears adapt
  to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort
  might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a 
bicycle.  This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones let you hear outside sounds when listening at 
normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

(EB 8/10/99)

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