Optimus AM FM Portable Radio
(120-0603)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 34145

OPERATING THE RADIO

WARNING:  To protect your hearing, turn VOLUME to its lowest setting before
          you turn on the radio.

1.  Push in POWER to ON.

2.  Set BAND to FM or AM.

3.  Rotate the tuning knob to select the desired station.

NOTES:  To precisely tune to a weak FM station using automatic frequency
        control. slide AFC to OFF.  Rotate the tuning knob to select the
        desired station, then slide AFC to ON for drift-free reception.

        To get better audio fidelity when selecting a strong station, slide
        BANDWIDTH to WIDE.  If you hear whistling noises, slide BANDWIDTH
        to NORMAL to get better selectivity.

        For the best FM reception, extend the telescoping antenna to its
        full length.

        For AM stations, rotate the radio the position that provides the
        best reception.

4.  Adjust VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE for the best sound.

5.  To turn off the radio, push POWER to OFF.

USING AN EARPHONE

For private listening, plug a monaural earphone (not supplied) with a 1/8
inch plug into the EAR jack on the right of the radio.  This automatically
disconnects the built-in speaker.

Your local Radio Shack store carries a wide selection of earphones.

LISTENING SAFELY

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone.

    Set the volume to the lowest level before you begin listening.  After
    you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt
    to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort
    might still damage your hearing.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle
This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds when
listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard.

(YO/EB 7/22/96)