Roberts Radio exprssion User Manual

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Battery operation using rechargeable batteries
(also see page 23)
1.  Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the 
aerial is fully retracted.
2. Open 
the 
battery cover on the base of the unit by using a fl at bladed 
screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover.
3.  Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH
position.
4.  Insert four Rechargeable LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the 
compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the 
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is 
designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable 
batteries.
5.  Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a fl at bladed 
screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
6.  Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into 
the mains.
7.  The Charge light will fl ash green indicating that the batteries are 
charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 - 7 hours depending 
on their capacity. The charge light shows a steady green light when 
the battery charging is complete.
• 
Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch 
must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be 
charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC 
adaptor.
• 
When the batteries are exhausted, the charge/low battery indicator 
light will show red for a short while. 
The radio will then switch itself off. 
It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries 
are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
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If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is 
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
 
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IMPORTANT:  The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fi re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should 
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account 
should batteries be disposed of by incineration. 
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