Eton MICROLINK FR150 User manual

FR 150 MICROLINK
Solar-Powered, Self-Powered
AM/FM/Weatherband Portable
Radio
with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
OWNER'S MANUAL
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NEED HELP? CONTACT US.
Et6n Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303,
USA. 1-800-872-2228 (U.s.); 1-800-637-1648 (Canada); 650-
903-3866
(worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30, Pacific Standard Time;
www.etoncorp.com.
WARNING
• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
•Protect from high humidity and rain,
• Only operate within specified temperature range (0 DC to 40 DC).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has
fallen into the apparatus
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
solvents as this might damage the finish,
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning storms,
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ENVIRONMENT
~ J! Disposal
~ According to the European Directive
(E 2002/96/EC
all electrical and electronic
products must
be collected separately by .
a
local collection system.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose
of your old products with your normal household waste.

POWER SOURCES
1. Rechargeable battery pack (included).
2. AC adapter/charger (not included).
3. Solar power adapter.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
• Plug the AC adapter/charger into the USB socket.
Charging starts immediately.
• Turn the crank for about 90 seconds.
• The solar power adapter charges it automatically.
USING AN AC ADAPTER
Plug the adapter into the USB socket. Once plugged in, the
AC adapter acts as a charger, charging the internal Ni-MH
battery pack. Charge it for 8 hours to achieve afull charge
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING
Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings,
we cannot specify charging rates or usage time. 10 to 15
minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of
talk-time.
1. Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position.

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CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING continued
2, Plug the cell phone charging cord into the Phone Charge
socket, .
3, Select the correct charging tip for your phone.
4. Plug charging tip into the charging cord and into the
phone's charging socket.
5. Rotate the dynamo crank about 2turns per second .
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TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF
Turn it on with the POWER/VOLUME control.
To turn it off, set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Set POWER/VOLUME control to desired level.
TUNING-IN STATIONS
1, Select AM, FM or WEATHER (WB) with the band selector
switch. For FM and WEATHER (WB), fully extend the
telescopic antenna,
2. Adjust the volume with the POWER/VOLUME control.
3, Tune stations with the TUNING knob, or tune in
WEATHER (WB) with the 7-position switch.

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USING THE LIGHT
Turn on the light with the light switch on the top of the unit.
cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of talk-time,
EARPHONE JACK
Plug in earphones (not included). Sound is heard from both
sides in monaural.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates,
registration of your product should be completed as soon as
possible after purchase or receipt. You may use one of the
following options to register your product:
1, By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
3, Mail your warranty card or information to following
address; include your name, full mailing address, phone
number, email address, model purchased, date purchased,
retail vendor name:
Et6n Corporation
101 5 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303

OWNER'S MANUAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
Retain the warranty information from your warranty card
with your proof of purchase or the Limited Warranty infor~
mation can also be viewed at www.etoncorp.com.
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend first con-
tacting an Et6n service representative at 1-800-872-2228
US, 1-800-637-1648 Canada, [phone], custom-
ersvc@etoncorp,com or your respective country distributor
in Europe (see enclosed list) for problem determination and
trouble-shooting, If further service is required, the technical
staff will instruct how to proceed based on whether the
radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty service,
WARRANTY -If your product is still in warranty and the
Et6n service representative determines warranty service is
needed, a return authorization will be issued and instruc-
tions will be given, DO NOT ship your radio back without
obtaining the return authorization,
NON-WARRANTY -If your product is no longer under
warranty and requires service, the Et6n service representa-
tive will refer you to the nearest repair facility that will best
handle the repair,
For service outside North America, please refer to the dis-
tributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.

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FCC NOTE
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user's author-
ity to operate the equipment.

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Corporate Headquarters
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Palo Alto, California 94303 USA
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In order to obtain the cell phone adapter tip and cord for your
Et6n Crank Radio, choose one of the following options:
1. Fill out the form below and mail it back to us.*
2. Email us at [email protected] with all required information.*
3. Register online at www.etoncorp.com/productregistration.
First Name: ------------ Last Name: -----------------
Address: ---------------------------------
City: ------------------------------------
State/Province:-- Zip/PostaICode:-~---------
Phone: ----'----_ Email Address: _
Cell Phone Brand: Cell Phone Model #: ------------
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~Iease indicate mo~el of radio purchased
(Ie, ARC FR400, Eton FR300, ... )
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* All information is required in order to process your request.
Please allow up to 3 weeks for your request to be processed
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In order to obtain the cell phone adapter tip and cord for your
Et6n Crank Radio, choose one of the following options:
1. Fill out the form below and mail it back to us.*
2. Email us at [email protected] with all required information.*
3. Register online at www.etoncorp.com/productregistration.
First Name: ------------ Last Name: -----------------
Address: ---------------------------------
City: ------------------------------------
State/Province:-- Zip/PostaICode:-~---------
Phone: ----'----_ Email Address: _
Cell Phone Brand: Cell Phone Model #: ------------
I
~Iease indicate mo~el of radio purchased
(Ie, ARC FR400, Eton FR300, ... )
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* All information is required in order to process your request.
Please allow up to 3 weeks for your request to be processed
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Eton Corporation (Eton) offers a limited warranty to the original customer against manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship on this product. This warranty is valid only for the original
purchaser and is not transferable.
TWO (2) YEARS PARTS AND LABOR· Europe
ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR· North America
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products
purchased through an authorized Eton retailer. Warranty repairs must be performed by Eton or an
authorized service center. To receive warranty service, the original dated bill of sale, or a copy,
must be presented upon request as proof of purchase. Installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product is not included under this warranty. Shipping to Et6n or the authorized service center is
the responsibility of the purchaser. For products purchased in Europe, please return to your dealer
or the distributor of your country, which is listed on a sheet included in the packaging.
Et6n will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge, with new or reconditioned
parts if this product is found to be defective during the limited warranty period. To be eligible for
warranty coverage, the product must be returned with shipping charges prepaid no later than 15
days after the expiration of the warranty period to Et6n or the designated service center. Prior to
returning any product for warranty service, the purchaser must contact Et6n or the designated
service center for troubleshooting and service procedure instructions. Damaged parts or products
become the property of Eton. Parts and products replaced by Et6n assume the remaining original
warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and workmanship encountered in
normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following, includjng, but not
limited to: damage that occurs due to applications and uses for which the product was not
intended; failures or problems that are caused by products or equipment not supplied by Et6n;
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature;
incorrect line voltage, fluctuations, or surges; damage caused by improper or faulty installation;
damage caused by acid leakage from improperly installed or defective batteries; product alteration
or modification; or use of unauthorized parts, supplies, accessories, or equipment that damage this
product or result in service problems.
SERVICE INFORMATION
To obtain service for your Et6n product, first contact an Eton service representative at 1-800-
872-2228 US, 1-800-537-1548 Canada or your respective country distributor in Europe (see
enclosed list) for troubleshooting Many common questions and problems can be resolved over the
phone.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Retain the warranty information from your warranty card with your proof of
purchase or the Limited Warranty information can also be viewed at
www.etoncorp.com.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your
product should be completed as soon as possible after purchase or receipt
You may use one of the following options to register your product:
1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
3. Mail your registration card or information to following address; include your
name, full mailing address, phone number, email address, model purchased,
date purchased, retail vendor name:
Et6n Corporation
1 01 5 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
Et6n Europe
Rosenstrasse 2
D- 10178 Berlin, Germany
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contacting an Et6n
service representative at: 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800-637-1648 Canada,
[phone] or [email protected] for problem determination
and trouble-shooting, If further service is required, the technical staff will
instruct how to proceed based on whether the radio is still under warranty or
needs non-warranty service.
WARRANTY - If your product is still in warranty and the Et6n service
representative determines warranty service is needed, a return authorization
will be issued and instructions will be given. DO NOT ship your radio back
without obtaining the return authorization.
NON-WARRANTY -If your product is no longer under warranty and requires
service, the Et6n service representative will refer you to the nearest repair
facility that will best handle the repair.
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor information
included at time of purchase/receipt.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Eton Corporation (Eton) offers a limited warranty to the original customer against manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship on this product. This warranty is valid only for the original
purchaser and is not transferable.
TWO (2) YEARS PARTS AND LABOR· Europe
ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR· North America
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products
purchased through an authorized Eton retailer. Warranty repairs must be performed by Eton or an
authorized service center. To receive warranty service, the original dated bill of sale, or a copy,
must be presented upon request as proof of purchase. Installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product is not included under this warranty. Shipping to Et6n or the authorized service center is
the responsibility of the purchaser. For products purchased in Europe, please return to your dealer
or the distributor of your country, which is listed on a sheet included in the packaging.
Et6n will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge, with new or reconditioned
parts if this product is found to be defective during the limited warranty period. To be eligible for
warranty coverage, the product must be returned with shipping charges prepaid no later than 15
days after the expiration of the warranty period to Et6n or the designated service center. Prior to
returning any product for warranty service, the purchaser must contact Et6n or the designated
service center for troubleshooting and service procedure instructions. Damaged parts or products
become the property of Eton. Parts and products replaced by Et6n assume the remaining original
warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and workmanship encountered in
normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following, includjng, but not
limited to: damage that occurs due to applications and uses for which the product was not
intended; failures or problems that are caused by products or equipment not supplied by Et6n;
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature;
incorrect line voltage, fluctuations, or surges; damage caused by improper or faulty installation;
damage caused by acid leakage from improperly installed or defective batteries; product alteration
or modification; or use of unauthorized parts, supplies, accessories, or equipment that damage this
product or result in service problems.
SERVICE INFORMATION
To obtain service for your Et6n product, first contact an Eton service representative at 1-800-
872-2228 US, 1-800-537-1548 Canada or your respective country distributor in Europe (see
enclosed list) for troubleshooting Many common questions and problems can be resolved over the
phone.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Retain the warranty information from your warranty card with your proof of
purchase or the Limited Warranty information can also be viewed at
www.etoncorp.com.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your
product should be completed as soon as possible after purchase or receipt
You may use one of the following options to register your product:
1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
3. Mail your registration card or information to following address; include your
name, full mailing address, phone number, email address, model purchased,
date purchased, retail vendor name:
Et6n Corporation
1 01 5 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
Et6n Europe
Rosenstrasse 2
D- 10178 Berlin, Germany
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contacting an Et6n
service representative at: 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800-637-1648 Canada,
[phone] or [email protected] for problem determination
and trouble-shooting, If further service is required, the technical staff will
instruct how to proceed based on whether the radio is still under warranty or
needs non-warranty service.
WARRANTY - If your product is still in warranty and the Et6n service
representative determines warranty service is needed, a return authorization
will be issued and instructions will be given. DO NOT ship your radio back
without obtaining the return authorization.
NON-WARRANTY -If your product is no longer under warranty and requires
service, the Et6n service representative will refer you to the nearest repair
facility that will best handle the repair.
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor information
included at time of purchase/receipt.

*Denotes Required Field
Etan Product Registration
Go to: www.etoncorp.com/productregistration. or mail this form today.
Cell Phone Model #*:
1. Your annual income?
oUnder $14,999
o$15,000 to $30,000
o$30,001 to $50,000
o$50,001 to $75,000
o$75,001 to $150,000
oOver $150,001
Serial number*:
(located in the back of the unit)
Date of purchase*:
Dealers name*:
2. Your age?
oUnder 16
o 16-20
o 21-25
o 26-30
o 31-35
o 36-40
041-45
046-50
051-55
056-60
o 61 and over
City*:
Country/Territory*:
Name*:
Address*:
City*:
State/Provice*:
Postal Code/ZIP Code*:
Country/Territory*:
Telephone Number*:
Email*:
3. What are your listening interests? (Check all that apply)
oSatellite Radio 0Shortwave/International Broadcast
oLocal AM/FM
4. Did you consider another unit before choosing this product?
o Yes (Please Specify Model): _
o No
5. What is your occupation?-- _
6. How did you hear about Eton?
oNewspaper ad 0Article
oRadio ad 0 Web Search
oThrough aretailer 0Other _
o Yes! I would like Eton to send me information
on products including special offers, new product
launches, and product updates/information:
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o Email 0 Mail eTOn
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*Denotes Required Field
Etan Product Registration
Go to: www.etoncorp.com/productregistration. or mail this form today.
Cell Phone Model #*:
1. Your annual income?
oUnder $14,999
o$15,000 to $30,000
o$30,001 to $50,000
o$50,001 to $75,000
o$75,001 to $150,000
oOver $150,001
Serial number*:
(located in the back of the unit)
Date of purchase*:
Dealers name*:
2. Your age?
oUnder 16
o 16-20
o 21-25
o 26-30
o 31-35
o 36-40
041-45
046-50
051-55
056-60
o 61 and over
City*:
Country/Territory*:
Name*:
Address*:
City*:
State/Provice*:
Postal Code/ZIP Code*:
Country/Territory*:
Telephone Number*:
Email*:
3. What are your listening interests? (Check all that apply)
oSatellite Radio 0Shortwave/International Broadcast
oLocal AM/FM
4. Did you consider another unit before choosing this product?
o Yes (Please Specify Model): _
o No
5. What is your occupation?-- _
6. How did you hear about Eton?
oNewspaper ad 0Article
oRadio ad 0 Web Search
oThrough aretailer 0Other _
o Yes! I would like Eton to send me information
on products including special offers, new product
launches, and product updates/information:
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o Email 0 Mail eTOn
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