Roberts Radio solarDAB 2 User Manual

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Battery operation using rechargeable
batteries - included (also see page 24)

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the

battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the
arrows in the diagram.

2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH/NiCad

position.

3. Insert three Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces

in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted
with the correct polarity as shown on the back of the radio. The radio
is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or Nickel
Cadmium (NiCad) rechargeable batteries.

4. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into

the mains.

5. The Charge light will ﬂ ash green indicating batteries are charging.

Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours. The battery light
shows a steady green light when the battery charging is complete.

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Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch
must be placed in the NiMH/NiCad position. Batteries will only
be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the
AC adaptor.

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When the batteries are exhausted, the battery 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.

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.