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    POWER FAILURE PLUGIN RADIO,
    LIGHT, AND CLOCK FOR EMERGENCY 
    & EVERYDAY USE
    OPERATION MANUAL 
    						
    							TABLE OF CONTENTS
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    •  From the United States: (800) 8722228
    •  From Canada: (800) 6371648
    •  From Everywhere Else: (650) 9033866
    •  Email: [email protected]
    •  Internet: www.etoncorp.com
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    CONTACT US:
    CONTROL LOCATION .......................................................
    CLOCK .............................................................................
    AUTOMATIC POWER FAILURE LIGHT & RADIO 
    OPERATION ......................................................................
    MANUAL LIGHT OPERATION ............................................
    MANUAL RADIO OPERATION ...........................................
    SERVICE INFORMATION ....................................................
    ONE YEAR  LIMITED WARRANTY  ........................................
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................1
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    1CONTROL LOCATION
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    Antenna
    Radio Alert/Off/On  SwitchLED Light
    Light Alert/Off  SwitchAM/FM Switch
    FM Antenna  Socket
    Tuning Knob
    Volume KnobHourMinuteAlarm On/OffAlarm Set
    Time Set
    External Wire Antenna1
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    							•  When AC is connected, press the RADIO switch to “On”
    mode to turn on the radio. Press the RADIO switch to 
    “Off” mode to turn off the radio.
    Note:LED light won’t turn on/off when AC is connected.
    Press LIGHT switch to “Alert” mode to turn on the light.
    Press LIGHT switch to “Off” mode to turn off the light.
    •  Press RADIO switch to “Alert” or “On” mode to turn 
    on the radio. Press RADIO switch to “Off” mode to 
    turn off the radio.
    •  Adjust volume with VOLUME KNOB.
    •  Set BAND SWITCH to desired position.
    •  Select desired broadcasting station with TUNING KNOB.
    Note: To obtain the best FM reception, pull up the 
    ANTENNA or plug in an EXTERNAL WIRE ANTENNA into 
    FM ANT  SOCKET.
    Time Setting•  Hold HOUR button, press TIME SET button to set 
    the hour.
    •  Hold MINUTE button, press TIME SET button to set 
    the minute.
    Alarm Setting•  Hold ALARM SET button, press HOUR button to set 
    the alarm hour.
    •  Hold ALARM SET button, press MINUTE button to 
    set the alarm minute.
    Alarm ON/OFF Setting•  Hold ALARM SET button, press HOUR button to set 
    the alarm hour.
    •  Hold ALARM SET button, press MINUTE button to 
    set the alarm minute.
    •  Press the LIGHT switch to “Alert” mode. When AC 
    fails, the LED light turns on automatically. Press the 
    LIGHT switch to “Off” mode to turn off the light.
    •  Press the RADIO switch to “Alert” mode. When AC 
    fails, the radio activates automatically. Press the RADIO
    switch to “Off” mode to turn off the radio.
    2CLOCK
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    3AUTOMATIC POWER FAILURE 
    LIGHT AND RADIO OPERATION
    4MANUAL LIGHT OPERATION
    5MANUAL RADIO OPERATION 
    						
    							Etón warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be
    free from defects in material or workmanship for one year
    from the date of original purchase. During the warranty peri
    od Etón or an authorized Etón service facility will provide,
    free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct
    defects in material and workmanship. At their option, Etónmay replace a defective unit.
    1. Complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card 
    within ten (10) days of purchase.
    2. Call Etón or the nearest authorized service facility, as 
    soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect.
    Have ready:
    (a) the model and serial number.(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date 
    of purchase.
    (c) a detailed description of the problem, including 
    details on the electrical connection to associated equipment and the list of such equipment.
    3.Etón will issue a Return Authorization number and the
    address to which the unit can be shipped. Ship the unit
    in its original container or equivalent, fully insured andshipping charges prepaid.
    7ONE YEAR  LIMITED WARRANTY
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    Specifications:Power: AC120V
    Radio:AM: 520 ~ 1710kHz
    FM: 87.5 ~ 108MHz
    You may contact the Etón Service Department for additional
    information:
    [email protected]
    Contact us for a Return Authorization prior to shipping
    your unit. Should you want to return your unit for service,pack the receiver carefully using the original carton or
    other suitable container. Write your return address clearlyon the shipping carton and on an enclosed cover letter
    describing the service required, symptoms or problems.
    Also, include your daytime telephone number and a copy
    of your proof of purchase. The receiver will be serviced
    under the terms of the Etón Limited Warranty and returnedto you.
    5PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION
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    6SERVICE INFORMATION 
    						
    							For service information contact:
    Etón Corporation1015 Corporation Way
    Palo Alto, CA  94303 
    U.S.A.
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    Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain
    proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully
    read the Instruction Manual. This warranty does not apply toany defect that Etón determines is due to:
    1.Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation
    of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality
    and specification of the original parts.
    2.Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.3.Accidental or intentional damage.4.Battery leakage.
    All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of mer
    chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate
    one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
    The foregoing constitutes Etón entire obligation with respect
    to this product, and the original purchaser shall have noother remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential
    damages, losses, or expenses. Some states do not allow limi
    tations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not
    allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or conse
    quential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion
    may not apply to you. This warranty give you specific legal
    rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
    state to state.
    7ONE YEAR  LIMITED WARRANTY
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    Read these instructions
    Keep these instructions
    Heed all warnings
    Follow all instructions
    Do not use this apparatus near waterClean only with dry cloth
    Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
    accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
    heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
    manufacture.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
    unused for long periods of time.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
    damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or
    plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
    have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
    exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal
    ly, or has been dropped.
    8IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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    10.11.WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
    do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
    CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRIC 
    SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER
    SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
    QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
    The lightning symbol is intended to alert
    you to the presence of uninsulated dan
    gerous voltage within this product’senclosure that might be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric
    shock. Do not open the product’s case.
    The exclamation symbol is intended to
    inform you that important operating andmaintenance instructions are included inthe literature accompanying this product. 
    						
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    TABLE DES MATIÈRES
    •  From the United States: (800) 8722228
    •  From Canada: (800) 6371648
    •  From Everywhere Else: (650) 9033866
    •  Email: [email protected]
    •  Internet: www.etoncorp.com
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    LIEU DE CONTRÔLE .......................................................
    L’HORLOGE .....................................................................
    LAMPE ET RADIO AUTOMATIQUE EN CAS DE 
    PANNE D’ALIMENTATION .................................................FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL DE LA LAMPE .................
    FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL DE LA RADIO..................
    RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES SERVICES ...........................
    LA GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE UN AN .................................
    CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES  .........................1
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    Antenne
    Interrupteur de l’AvertisseurLumière LEDInterrupteur de la lampe
    Commutateur AM/FMPrise d’antenne FMBouton d’accordBouton du volume sonoreHeureMinutesAlarme ON/OFFRéglage d’alarmeRéglage del’heureAntenne à fil extérieur1
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    							la lampe s’allumera automatiquement. Mettez le 
    commutateur LIGHT sur la position OFF pour 
    éteindre la lampe.
    •  Mettez le commutateur RADIO sur la position ALERT.
    Lorsqu’il y a panne d’alimentation du CA, la radio s’al
    lumera automatiquement. Mettez le commutateur 
    RADIO sur la position OFF pour éteindre la radio.
    •  Lorsque le CA est branché, mettez le communateur 
    RADIO sur la position ON pour allumer la radio.Mettez le commutateur sur la position OFF pour 
    l’éteindre.
    Notez:La lampe ne s’allumera pas lorsque le CA est
    branché
    •  Mettez le commutateur LIGHT sur la position 
    ALERT pour allumer la lampe.
    •  Mettez le commutateur sur la position OFF pour l’éteindre.
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    Réglage de l’heure•  Tout en gardant le bouton TIME SET, appuyez 
    le bouton HOUR pour régler  l’Heure.
    •  Tout en gardant le bouton TIME SET, appuyez le 
    bouton MINUTES pour régler les minutes
    Réglage de l’heure et d’alarme•  Tout en gardant le bouton ALARME SET, appuyerle 
    bouton HOUR pour régler l’heure
    •  Tout en gardant le bouton ALARME SET, appuyez le 
    bouton MINUTES pour régler les minutes
    Activation / désactivation de l’alarme•  Appuyez le bouton ALARM ON/OFF et cela causera 
    l’apparition du symbole de cloche sur l’affichage
    •  Appuyez le bouton ALARM ON/OFF et le symbole de 
    cloche disparaitra
    •  Mettez le communateur LIGHT sur la position 
    ALERT. Lorsqu’il y  a panne d’alimentation du CA,
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    3LAMPE ET RADIO AUTOMATIQUE 
    EN CAS DE PANNE D’ALIMENTATION
    4FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL DE 
    LA LAMPE 
    						
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