Micro-17  (140-1178)         Care and Maintenance      Faxback Doc. # 9844

The Radio Shack Micro-17 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions
will help you care for your Micro-17 so you can enjoy it for years.

    Keep the Micro-17 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
    Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

    Use and store the Micro-17 only in normal temperature environments.
    Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices,
    damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

    Handle the Micro-17 carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit boards
    and cases, and can cause the Micro-17 to work improperly.

    Keep the Micro-17 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
    wear of parts.

    Wipe the Micro-17 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 Micro-17's internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it.  If your Micro-17 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 the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce
the Micro-17's performance.  To prevent noise and poor high-frequency
response, clean the Micro-17's tape-handling parts after every 20 hours of
use.  Your local Radio Shack store sells cleaning kits.

1.  Press STOP/EJECT.

2.  Remove the batteries and disconnect any power source.

3.  Press STOP/EJECT again to open the microcassette compartment cover.

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

5.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured
    alcohol to gently clean the capstan, pinch roller, and tape head.

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