Eton SolarLink FR600 User manual

American Red Cross
SOLARLINKFR600
Self-powered Digital AM/FM/SW/NOAA/S.A.M.E. Weather Radio
with Flashlight, Siren, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger
Owner’s manual
American Red Cross Radio Line By Etón Corporation

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DO YOU NEED HELP?
If you need help, please contact us, Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m.-4:30 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]; web site, www.etoncorp.
com; Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA
94303, USA
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.
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or object have fallen into
the apparatus.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
solvents as this might damage the nish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas (not included) during
lightning storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
Environment
Disposal
According to the European Directive 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.
Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government, State or Local
rules and/or regulations. If you are unsure, please call the appropriate local
authority to find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect the
environment.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1) Snooze: 5 Min Snooze
2) Alarm ON/OFF: activate/deactivate alarm function
3) ALERT ON/OFF:open/close alert bell
4) Select Button
5) Direction Buttons
6) Flashlight
7) Hand Crank
8) Multifunctional Knob
9) Alert Indicator Light
10) Statement Indicator Light
11) Emergency Indicator Light
12) Watch Indicator Light
13) Warning Indicator Light
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14) Power Supply Knob
15) Band Selecting Knob
16) Volume Adjusting Knob
17) Speaker
18) PHONE CHARGER:USB Jack for Charging the Cellphone
19) DC in:USB Jack for charging the Radio(small)
20) DC in Jack (Adaptor)
21) Earphone Jack
22) Audio Jack
23) Battery Compartment
POWERING AND TURNING ON THE RADIO
The unit is powered with 3 AA batteries, the solar cell, the
Dynamo (rechargeable Ni-MH battery), the AC adaptor (not
included) or the DC computer input. Select BATTERY, SOLAR
or DYNAMO power with the Power Supply Knob on the upper
right side of the radio. The power sockets are on the back
of the radio, under the rubber covers. After applying power,
select the correct position with the Power Supply Knob and
place the Band Selecting Knob in the AM, FM, SW, WB or Alert
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position to turn it on. Turn it off by placing the Band Selecting
Knob in the OFF position.
Note: The radio can be played while it’s charging.
BATTERY POWER
Open the battery compartment cover, you can nd two groups
of sockets for installing the batteries. One group of sockets is
for the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and the other group of
sockets is for the AA batteries.
Install 3 AA batteries and set the power selector switch to the
BATTERY position.
SOLAR POWER
When you’re in sunlight set the power switch to the SOLAR
position. This position also recharges the Ni-MH rechargeable
battery.
Note: The rechargeable Ni-MH batteries have been disconnect
for transportation purposes. To use the crank-charge system,
open the battery compartment cover and connect the
rechargeable batteries’ plug into its socket.
DYNAMO POWER
The rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery is in the
battery compartment. To use it plug the battery into the socket
adjacent to it, then set the power switch to the DYNAMO
position. You may have to charge the battery; to do this turn
the crank for 90 seconds. The rechargeable battery will
eventually lose its ability to hold a charge.

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DC-IN 5V ADAPTOR (not included)
This socket is located on the back of the radio, under the
rubber plugs. Plug in the AC adapter to the DC IN 5 volt
socket. This also charges the Ni-MH battery.
DC-IN USB COMPUTER SOCKET (USB cord not included)
This socket is located on the back of the radio, under the
rubber plugs. Plug in the USB cord to the DC IN socket. This
also charges the Ni-MH battery.
VOLUME CONTROL
Turning the Volume Adjusting Knob (located on the lower right
of the radio) clockwise turns up the volume; counterclockwise
turns down the volume. Always turn down the volume before
using earphones.
CHARGING CELL PHONES (cell phone charging cord not
included)
If you revolve the Power Supply Knob to the OFF/PHONE
CHARGER position the radio will charge cell phones. Plug the
cell phone charging cord into the USB PHONE CHARGER jack
at the rear of the radio. Plug the cell phone charging adapter
tip into the other end of the cord and then into the jack of the
cell phone. Then put the radio in the sun or revolve the hand
crank to charge the cell phone. About 10 minutes of cranking
results in one or two short emergency calls.
NOTE: When charging a cell phone via the USB cell phone
charger, it is important to turn the crank at least 2 revolutions
per second, or until you see the green or orange LED above
the crank handle turn on. This is an indication that the phone

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is receiving enough power from the radio. Continue to crank
at this rate until you are satised that an appropriate level of
charge has been received by your cell phone. If you decide
to stop cranking for whatever reason, please wait at least 5
seconds before beginning to crank again. Not following these
instructions may cause damage to your cell phone for which
Eton disclaims any liability and will not be held liable for any
actual or consequential damages related to this matter.
SETTING THE DATE
1. Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to the “OFF”
position.
2. Press <MENU> button shortly to enter the setting menu.
3. Press <> or <> shortly to select “SET UP---DATE”
option.
4. Press <SELECT> shortly once to enter the date setting
mode.
5. Press <> or <> shortly to select “MONTH--DAY--YEAR”
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6. Press <> or <> shortly to set “MONTH--DAY--YEAR”
option.
7. After setting, press <SELECT> shortly to save.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to the “OFF”
position.
2. Press <MENU> button shortly to enter the setting menu.
3. Press <> or <> shortly to select “SET UP---TIME” option.
4. Press <SELECT> shortly once to enter the time setting
mode.
5. Press <> or <> shortly to select “HOUR : MINUTE”
option.
6. Press <> or <> shortly to set “HOUR : MINUTE” option.
7. After setting, press <SELECT> shortly to save.
Note: The clock is a 12-hour clock, showing “AM” in the
display in the morning, and showing “PM” in the display
starting at noon.

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SETTING THE BEEPER ALARM
This radio’s alarm beeps when it activates.
1. SETTING THE ALARM TIME
1) Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to the “OFF”
position.
2) Press <MENU> button shortly to enter the setting menu.
3) Press <> or <> shortly to select “SET UP ALARM--ALM”
option.
4) Press <SELECT> shortly once to enter the date setting
mode.
5) Press <> or <> shortly to select “HOUR : MINUTE”
option.
6) Press <> or <> shortly to set “HOUR : MINUTE” option.
7) After setting, press <SELECT> shortly to save.