MICRO-33 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder
(140-1045)                 Care and Maintenance            Faxback Doc. # 34105

Your Optimus Micro-33 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions
will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years.

    Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
    can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

    Handle  the recorder gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage
    circuit boards and cases and can cause the recorder to work improperly.

    Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments.
    Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
    batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

    Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
    wear of parts.

    Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new
    Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
    clean it.

    Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.  Always remove
    old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals that can destroy
    electronic circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the recorder's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the recorder's warranty.  If your recorder
is not operating as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for
assistance.

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the
performance of the recorder.  Use the following cleaning procedure after
every 20 hours of recorder operation.

1.  Press STOP/EJECT, remove the batteries, and disconnect any power source

2.  Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.

3.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured
    alcohol to gently clean the tape-handling parts.

4.  Press STOP/EJECT to release the tape-handling parts.

NOTE:  For easier cleaning, you can use a microcassette cleaner kit, which
       includes a special cleaning cassette.  Your local Radio Shack store
       carries a full line of microcassette cleaning supplies.


(BR/EB 7/12/96)