RadioShack 12-889 - Manual

Please read this user’s guide before

installing, setting up, and using your new product

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Portable Radio

User’s Guide

what’s included

Your

RadioShack

portable radio requires four C batteries (not supplied, available at

RadioShack

or online at

www.radioshack.com) or 120V AC power.
1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

Replace when

finished.

2. Route the power cord

through the slot and

plug into standard

120V AC outlet. Or,

place batteries in

the compartment

as indicated by the

polarity symbols

(+ and -) marked inside.

powering your radio

12-889

Analog AM/FM/WX Radio

battery notes

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

Do not burn or bury them.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of

different types, capacities, or chemistries.

• If you do not plan to use your radio for a month

or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can

leak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. They can

be fatal if swallowed.

Thank you for purchasing your AM/FM/WX AC/DC Portable Radio

from

RadioShack.

CAUTION: This device is equipped with a polarized plug

to prevent electric shock. One blade is wider than the

other. The plug can only fit in an outlet one way. If you

cannot easily insert the plug, turn it over and try again.

Do not force it.

listening safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when

you use ear phones or head phones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you

begin listening with your ear phones. After you begin

listening, set the volume to a comfortable 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 ear phones or head phones while operating

a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a

traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.
Even though some earphones or headphones let you

hear some outside sounds when listening at normal

volume levels, they can still present a traffic hazard.

using your radio

• Keep your radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry

immediately.

• Use and store your radio only in room

temperature environments.

• Handle the radio carefully. Do not drop it.
• Keep your radio away from dust and dirt, and

wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it

looking new.

• Modifying or tampering with your radio’s

internal components can cause a malfunction

and might void your FCC authorization to

operate it.

caring for your radio

NOTE: Actual product may vary from images found here.

retractable antenna

Fully extend for best FM/WX reception.

ON/OFF/Volume

Rotate to turn on and adjust

volume.

Band Switch

Swtich between AM, FM, and

weather report band.

ear phone jack

TUNER

Rotate to select radio station.

power cord

batteries

battery

compartment

NOTE:

The AM antenna is built

in. To improve AM reception,

rotate the radio.