System 727  (130-1274)       Care and Maintenance      Faxback Doc. # 9827

Your Optimus System 727 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you care for the system so you can
enjoy it for years.

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

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

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

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

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

Modifying or tampering with the system's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If your system is not performing 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 a tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the
cassette player's performance.  To prevent noise and poor high-frequency
response, clean the cassette player's tape-handling parts after every 20
hours of use.  Your local Radio Shack store sells cleaning kits.

Before you clean the tape-handling parts, press STOP/EJECT on both cassette
decks, then unplug the AC power cord.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape
head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstans,
pinch rollers, and tape heads.

(br/all-02/27/95)