RadioShack 12-896 - Manual

AM/FM

Shower Radio

with LCD Alarm Clock
12-896

What’s Included

Specifications

Battery Installation

This shower radio requires two AA batteries (not

supplied) for power, and one LR44 button-cell

battery (supplied) for clock functions.
1. Loosen the screw, and remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Remove the insulation strip from the button-cell

battery to start the clock function.

3. Insert two AA batteries according to the polarity

markings (+ / -).

4. Replace the cover, and secure the screw.

To replace the button-cell battery, remove the AA
batteries, use a flat screwdriver to remove the old
LR44 button-cell, then insert a new one according to
the polarities (+/ -) marked inside, and reinstall the
AA batteries.

LR44 battery
compartment

Rear
View

MODE

SET

Screw

Cover

Frequency Range ............................. AM 530 – 1700KHz

............................................................ FM 88 – 108MHz

Output Power....................................................... 180mW
Speaker ............................................................... 4 Ohm
Weight

12.20 Oz. (350 g.)

Specifications are typical. Individual units may vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement without notice.

Step One

AM/FM radio • LR44 battery (installed) •

Neck strap (attached) •

This document

©2003. RadioShack Corporation.

12-896

All Rights Reserved.

Printed in the Philippines

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07A03

trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack c ompany-owned stores
and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF
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OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY W ITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT
OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the ex clusion or limitation of
inc idental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or ex clusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the produc t and the RadioShack sales
receipt as proof of purcha se date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless
otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by produc t repair without charge for parts and labor; (b)
replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced
parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShac k. New
or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenanc e, alteration, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other
than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumab les such as fuses or
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transpo rtation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) c osts of product
removal, installation, set-up s ervice adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hav e other rights which vary from state to
state
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

Limited 1 Year Warranty

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BATTERY NOTES

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•

D ispose of old batterie s promptly and prope rly.

•

D o n ot burn or bury batteries.

•

U se on ly fresh batte ries o f th e re quired size and
re co mmen ded type .

•

D o n ot mix old and new ba tteries, d ifferen t type s of
b atterie s (standard, alkaline, or recharge able ), or
re ch argeab le batteries of diffe re nt capa cities.

•

If you do no t plan to use the radio for severa l w eeks,
re mo ve th e batteries. Batteries can leak chemica ls that can
d amage ele ctronic parts.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Information

The radio is water resistant, but not waterproof.

Do not hang it where water can wash over it. Use

and store the radio only in room temperature

environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not

drop it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, and

wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it

looking new.

Care

Hanger —
Rotate this into
position to hold
clothes or
towels.

VOL. OFF —
Rotate to turn
the radio on or
off, and to
adjust sound
levels.

TUNING —
Rotate to select
the station you
want to hear.

AM FM — Set
this switch to
select the
band you want
to hear.

Setting the Alarm, Date, and Time

1. Press

SET

. The current alarm time flashes, and

AL

appears.

2. Repeatedly press

MODE

to enable or disable the alarm and chime.

appears

when the chime is on.

appears when the alarm is on.

3. Press

SET

. The hour digits for alarm flash. Repeatedly press

MODE

to adjust the

hour. The alarm hour appears in 12-hour mode,

P

appears for a PM hour and

A

appears for a AM hour.

4. Press

SET

again. The minute digits for alarmflash. Repeatedly press

MODE

to

adjust the minute. The alarm time is now set. Press

SET

to confirm.

5. Press

SET

four times to set the date. The month digits appear. Repeatedly press

MODE

to set the month.

6. Press

SET

again. The day digits appear. Repeatedly press

MODE

to set the day.

7. Press

SET

again to confirm and set the time of day. Press

MODE

to adjust the

hour. In this mode, the clock appears in 12-hour mode,

P

appears for a PM hour

and

A

appears for a AM hour. If you want to use 24-hour mode, repeatedly press

MODE

to select the desired mode.

8. Press

SET

again. The current minute digits appear. Repeatedly press

MODE

to

adjust the minute.

9. Press

SET

again to confirm the setting and return to the time of day. Press

MODE

to start the clock function.

If you enabled the alarm and chime, at the alarm time a tone will sound repeatedly for
approximately one minute. If you have only enabled the chime, a tone will sound once
at the top of each hour (for example, 11:00, 12:00, etc.).
To display the alarm time, date, or seconds, repeatedly press

MODE

.

Step Two