Eton SOLARLINK FR500 User manual

SOLARLINK FR500
Self-Powered and Solar-Powered AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with
NOAA Weatherband, Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger
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DO YOU NEED HELP?
If you need help, please contact us:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., North American Pacific Time.
1-800-872-2228 from the U.S ; 1-800-637-1648 from Canada
650-903-3866, worldwide ; FAX: [phone] ; www.etoncorp.com
Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
WARNING
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apparatus.
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storms.
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products with your normal household waste.
ENVIRONMENT

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Battery Compartment
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ALARM SET : set alarm time
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VOLUME CONTROL
Cda]X]VcWTVolume Adjusting Knob[^RPcTS^]cWT[^fTaaXVWc
of the aPSX^R[^RZfXbTcda]bd_cWTe^[d\T*R^d]cTaR[^RZfXbTcda]b
S^f]cWTe^[d\TAlways turn down the volume before using
earphones.
POWERING AND TURNING ON THE FR500
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Power Supply Knob in the Off position.
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BATTERY POWER
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TERY position.

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SOLAR POWER
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DYNAMO POWER
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Call Eton Corporation to order another one.
DC-IN 5V AC ADAPTER (not included)
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=X<7QPccTah
DC-IN USB COMPUTER SOCKET (USB cord not included)
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
REGARDING CHARGING
How much operating time does hand cranking provide?2aP]Z-
X]V !cX\Tb_Ta\X]dcTU^a \X]dcT_[PhbcWTaPSX^U^aPQ^dc#
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[^fTaST_T]SX]V^]W^f[^dScWTe^[d\TXb
How long does it take to fully charge the battery by hand
cranking?8cXb]^c_aPRcXRP[c^RWPaVTcWTQPccTaheXPWP]SRaP]ZX]V
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How do you switch from hand crank direct power to just
charging the battery?FWT]X]cWT>55_^bXcX^]RaP]ZX]V^ab^[Pa
RT[[XbRWPaVX]VcWTRT[[_W^]T^a<?"*fWT]cWTbfXcRWXbPccWT^cWTa
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Can the solar cell power the radio on its own, or is it just used
to charge the battery? Yes, the solar cell can power the radio on its
^f]P]SP[b^RWPaVTcWTQPccTah
How long does it take the solar cell to charge the battery? It
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ORDERING A CELL PHONE ADAPTER TIP
Send Eton Corporation a post card with your name, address and
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CHARGING CELL PHONES
8Uh^daTe^[eTcWTPower Supply Knob to the OFF/PHONE CHAR-
GER _^bXcX^]cWTaPSX^fX[[RWPaVTRT[[_W^]Tb?[dVcWTRT[[_W^]T
RWPaVX]VR^aSX]c^cWTUSB PHONE.
CHARGER
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CHARGING AND POWER LIGHT
Charging Light
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~8URWPaVTSQhb^[PacWTRWPaVX]V[XVWcXb^aP]VT
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Power Light
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~8UcWTQPccTah_^fTaXb\TSXd\cWT_^fTa[XVWcXb^aP]VT
~8UcWTQPccTah_^fTaXb[^fcWT_^fTa[XVWcXbaTS_[TPbTRWPaVT
LCD BACKLIGHT
Press the LIGHTQdcc^]c^cda]^]cWT;23QPRZ[XVWc8cfX[[[XVWcU^a$
seconds and then turn off.
SELECTING BANDS AND TUNING IN STATIONS
Cda]cWTaPSX^^]BT[TRccWTQP]SfXcWcWT10=3BT[TRcX^]:]^Q
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selected.
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aTe^[eX]VcWTFrequency Tuning Knob.
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SETTING THE WEATHER ALERT FEATURE
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P__a^PRWX]V
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SNOOZE BUTTON
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stops.

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MULTIFUNCTION KNOB (lower left corner) CONTINUED
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WARRRANTY REGISTRATION
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1015 Corporation Way
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LIMITED WARANTY
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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: ---------------------------------
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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.

*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
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o 26-30
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o 36-40
041-45
046-50
051-55
056-60
o 61 and over
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4. Did you consider another unit before choosing this product?
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