User manual SONY ICF-C490

[. . . ] Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. [. . . ] -If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. -The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. -If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. -If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition. RADIO BUZZER HOLD CLOCK RADIO BUZZER OFF RADIO+BUZZER Improving the Reception ALARM RESET Precautions · Operate the unit on the power source specified in "Specifications". · To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord. · Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. · Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc. ) or near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation holes. · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. · To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Battery Warning When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET ALARM MODE RADIO OFF TIME SET FAST FAST SLEEP FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM reception. AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit. RADIO ON Setting the Alarm This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes ­ RADIO, BUZZER and RADIO+BUZZER. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the Clock"). [. . . ] When you keep pressing SLEEP, the time is lowered in one-minute steps. When you press FAST+ or FAST­ while holding down SLEEP, the time is changed rapidly. When you press + while holding down SLEEP, the time is raised in one-minute steps. [. . . ]