User manual SONY ICF-S79W

[. . . ] You will hear two short beeps and " " starts to flash. When the countdown time has elapsed, the buzzer will go off and the display will flash. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ] Choose the broadcast with the best reception. With every push, the AUTO OFF time changes as follows. The radio will play for the AUTO OFF time you have set, then shut off. ⷠTo turn off the radio before the AUTO OFF time has elapsed, press OFF. You can preset up to 5 stations for each band; 10 stations for FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations for MW and/or LW. It will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating the radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference. These instructions cover these models: ICF-S79, ICF-S79L and ICF-S79W. The strap is only for hanging the radio; do not use the strap to carry it. Hold down the desired PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER button (in this case, 2) until you hear two short beeps. 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. ⷠShould any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, remove batteries from the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. ⷠWhen the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER This product is not designed to be immersed in water or to come in continuous contact with water. ⷠOpen the battery compartment lid with dry hands where water cannot fall into the unit. ⷠDo not use the unit in water. Do not expose the unit to water that is warmer than 70°C (158°F) for a long time. [. . . ] ⷠDo not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object. ⷠDo not leave exhausted batteries in the radio when you are not going to use the unit for a long time. [. . . ]