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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL
ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
The included rechargeable battery pack is located in the battery
compartment and is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly. When
it no longer holds a charge, replacements can be purchased directly
from Eton Corporation. It is specied as 3.6 VDC, 600 mAh, nickel-
metal-hydride (Ni-MH).
USING DYNAMO POWER
Turning the dynamo crank charges the built-in Ni-MH battery pack.
It can be charged with the FR300 turned on or off, most efciently
with the radio off. While charging, the red LED charging light will be
on (top left of FR300). Play time depends on a variety of factors,
such as rapidity of cranking, length of time cranked and the audio
volume at which the radio is played.
1. Switch the power selector to the OFF position.
2. Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or counter-
clockwise for a comfortable period of time.
3. To turn the radio on, switch the power selector switch to the
center DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.
AA BATTERY OPERATION
The FR300 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not
included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline
or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used,
however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium
AA batteries are more costly and harder to nd, yet provide two to
four times the playtime of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf
life.
Install the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and
