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Cat. No. 63-963
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Talking Alarm Clock
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63-963.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Talking Alarm Clock combines a simple design with advanced technology. It's features include: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) — lets you easily read the current time, alarm time, and function icons. 10-Minute Snooze — so you can get an extra10 minutes of rest. Function Icons — appear in the display to let you know when the alarm is on, when snooze is on, and when the hourly report is on. © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Ri
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63-963.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Hourly Report — announces each hour. Three Alarm Sounds — you can select one of three sounds for the alarm: a rapid beeping, a cuckoo, or a rooster. Backlight Display — the display can be il- luminated to help you read it in the dark. 3
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63-963.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM CONTENTS Installing Batteries ............................... 5 Operation .............................................. 8 Setting the Current Time ................ 8 Setting the Alarm .......................... 10 Alarm Sound Selection ................. 12 Using Snooze ............................... 12 Hourly Report ............................... 13 Voice and Alarm Volume Control ............................. 14 Backlight ................
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63-963.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM INSTALLING BATTERIES Your Talking Alarm Clock requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we rec- ommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, dif- ferent types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or recharge- able batteries of different capacities. 5
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63-963.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover on the back of the clock in the direc- tion of the arrow to remove it. 2. Place the batteries in the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. 6
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63-963.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Notes: • When you install new batteries, the clock starts at 12:00 am. • If nothing appears on the display, make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. If the display begins to dim, the voice or alarm sounds warped, or the clock stops operating properly, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the clock for a month, remove the ba
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63-963.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM OPERATION SETTING THE CURRENT TIME 1. Press MODE twice until the display flashes. 2. To set the hour, repeatedly press HOUR to advance the hour display one hour at a time. The clock sounds a tone and announces each hour as you advance the display. 8
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63-963.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM If you advance the display to a pm hour, PM appears. If you do not press HOUR after 1 sec- ond, the clock sounds a tone and announces the time on the display. The display flashes for about 5 sec- onds and the time is set. 3. To set the minutes, follow the same instructions for setting the hour, but press MINUTE in Step 2. 4. A second after setting the hour and minute, a tone sounds and the clock announces the time you set. The dis- play flash
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63-963.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM SETTING THE ALARM 1. Press MODE until the display flashes and AL appears. 2. Follow Steps 2 and 3 under “Setting the Current Time” on Page 8 to set alarm hour and minute. 10
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63-963.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM 3. A second after setting the hour and minute, a tone sounds and the clock announces the alarm time you set. The display flashes seven times, then the alarm time is set and the display returns to the current time. To activate the alarm, press AL ON/OFF until Zz appears at the top of the display and a small bell icon appears at the lower right corner of the display. 11
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63-963.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM ALARM SOUND SELECTION Press HOUR to select the sound you like. Each time you press HOUR, the clock dem- onstrates a rooster alarm, a chirping alarm, or a cuckoo alarm. USING SNOOZE At the alarm time you set, the alarm sounds for one minute, then automatically shuts off. You can use the snooze to silence the alarm for 10 minutes. Press SNOOZE. Zz flashes on the display, which means the snooze function is turned on. Ten minutes later, the alar
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63-963.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Note: To entirely shut off the alarm before it automatically shuts off, press AL ON/OFF. HOURLY REPORT Press HR ANNOUNCE, a “radiant” icon ap- pears in the upper left corner of display. The clock announces each hour. 13
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63-963.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM VOICE AND ALARM VOLUME CONTROL Set VOLUME to HI or LO to set the volume for the clock’s voice and the alarm. BACKLIGHT To illuminate the display, press and hold LIGHT. The clock announces the current time. Release LIGHT to stop the illumina- tion of the display. 14
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63-963.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM CARE To enjoy your Talking Alarm Clock for a long time: • Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the clock only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the clock gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the clock away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the clock with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. 15
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63-963.fm Page 16 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Modifying or tampering with the clock’s in- ternal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty. If your clock is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 16
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63-963.fm Page 17 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM SPECIFICATIONS Power ...................... 2 AA (1.5V) Batteries Accuracy ................... ± 0.67 Seconds/Day Snooze .................................... 10 Minutes Dimensions (HWD): 3 1 15 4 /4 · 3 /8 · 1 /16 Inches (120 · 80 · 50 mm) 4 Weight (without batteries) ............... 4 /5 oz 136 g Battery Life ...................................... 1 year Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
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63-963.fm Page 18 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM NOTES 18
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63-963.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufac- turing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchi- sees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- PO
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63-963.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 11:18 AM (continued) (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a re- fund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the perfor- mance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted