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Powering Your Device
This device can be powered by a 18650 3.7V rechargeable lithium (Li-ion) battery or by connecting a
DC 5V/1A power adapter.
1) Battery powered: Push the battery compartment cover to the right as shown below. Install the battery
following the indicated battery polarity and then place back the cover.
Although the device is powered by only one battery, it has a second compartment to hold a spare battery. Both
compartments can be used to power the device. Use the [ SELECT BATTERY ] switch at the back of the device
to select which battery to use for powering the device.
2) DC powered: When there is no battery inside the radio, connect a DC 5V/1A power adapter to the micro-USB
type-B “CHARGE” socket on the right side of the device.
Note: Connecting an external power supply causes interference when listening to radio frequencies. If
experiencing reception difficulties, disconnect the DC power supply and use a battery instead.
Attention! If you use a power adapter, assure that is appropriately certified and meets the safety standards for
an adapter in your region.
Charging the Battery
When the battery icon is displayed as “ “, this indicates that battery power is about to run out. Please charge it
in time. To charge the 18650 rechargeable lithium (Li-ion) battery, use the [ SELECT BATTERY ] switch at the
back of the device to select which battery to charge. Connect a DC 5V/1A charger to the “CHARGE” socket on
the right side of the device using a micro-USB type-B charging cable. While charging, the charging time is
shown and the charging indicator "Charge" flashes on the display. The charging indicator "Charge" stops
flashing once charging is complete.
Note:
To avoid electrical noise interference, do not to charge the battery and listen to the radio at the same time.
If the device is not used for a prolonged period of time, it is advisable to charge the battery once every
3 months for about 4 hours. This may extend battery life.
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