Optimus AM FM Portable Radio
(120-0603)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 34144

Connecting Power

You can power your radio from six D batteries (not supplied) or from
standard AC power.

USING BATTERIES

You can use six D batteries to power the radio.  We recommend alkaline
batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-550.  Follow these steps to
install batteries.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing in the cover's two tabs
    then pulling the cover in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Install six D batteries in the lower level of the compartment, as
    indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the battery
    compartment.

3.   Replace the cover.

4.   Set AC/DC to DC.

CAUTION:  Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use batteries in the
          radio for a week or more.

When the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the old batteries with
fresh ones.

USING AC POWER

Follow these steps to power you radio using AC power.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing in the cover's two tabs
    then pulling the cover in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Pull out the power cord from the upper level of the compartment.

3.  Route the power cord through the slot on the battery compartment cover
    and replace the cover.

4.  Set AC/DC to AC.

5.  Plug the power cord into any standard AC outlet.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA

For Better AM Reception:

Your radio has a built-in AM antenna for reception of strong, local
broadcasts. For improved reception, you can connect an external AM antenna.
Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of AM antennas.

To connect an external AM antenna to your radio, use a Phillips screwdriver
to loosen the screw on the external antenna terminal, slide the external
antenna's spade lugs underneath the screw head, then tighten the screw.

For Better FM Reception:

Your radio has a telescoping antenna for FM reception.

NOTE:  When you use the telescoping antenna for FM reception, be sure the
       metal strap is connected as shown.

For improved reception, you can connect an external FM antenna.  Your local
Radio Shack store has a wide selection of FM antennas.

Follow these steps to connect an external FM antenna to your radio.

1.  Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the external antenna
    terminals.

2.  Slide the external antenna's spade lugs underneath the screw heads,
    then tighten the screws.

    NOTE:  When you attach an external FM antenna, be sure the metal strap
           under the screw head connecting the telescoping antenna is
           positioned correctly.


(YO/EB 7/22/96)