What if it won't turn on? What if the display is blank and the radio won't turn on; or, I just put in fresh batteries and the radio won't turn on; or, I plugged in my AC adaptor and the radio won't turn on? This radio has built-in electronic protection to prevent damage from static electricity. If it ever shuts down with a completely blank display, a "reset" must be performed. To do a reset, remove the batteries, then press the small, round, red colored button labeled RESET in the battery compartment (use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar item).

Why does the radio abruptly shut off while playing on batteries?

The batteries have gone dead. There may be a "static" sound prior to it shutting off. This is normal. The clock digits will still show and the light will still work, however, the batteries do not have enough power to play the radio. Replace them with high-quality, alkaline batteries such as Duracell or Energizer.

How do I store a station into memory?

There are 24 memories, 6 each assigned to FM, MW (the AM band), SW1 and SW2. To store a station into memory, first tune to that station. Then decide which of the 6 memories to store it into. To store it, press the button labeled "MEMORY", then one of the buttons 1-6.

How do I set the clock?

NOTE: When setting the clock and alarm, perform all operations quickly. This is a 24 hour clock, therefore 1 p.m. must be set to read 13:00. Turn off the radio.

1. Quickly press-and-release the TIME SET button.
2. Quickly press the + button to set the hour, then the - button to set the minutes.
3. Quickly press the TIME SET button again.

How do I access stations that I have stored into memory?

To access a station you have stored into memory, simply press-and-release the appropriate 1-6 button. The station's frequency and the memory number will appear in the display.

How do I set and activate the alarm?

1. Press-and-release the MODE/ALARM button. The blinking clock symbol appears in the top left corner.
2. Quickly press-and-release the TIME SET button.
3. Quickly press the '+' to set hour, then the '-' to set minutes.
4. Quickly press the TIME SET button again.

To activate the alarm, press the MODE/ALARM button for about 3 seconds. The clock symbol appears and stays in the top left corner of the display. To deactivate it, press the MODE/ALARM button for about 3 seconds to make the clock symbol disappear. The alarm time can be checked by doing a quick, short press on the MODE/ALARM button. This causes the alarm time to show in the display for about 4 seconds.