iHome iH13 - Manual (Page 5)

Using the iH13
Charging: Connecting iH13 to AC Power Source
a) Plug the optional AC adaptor (sold separately) into the  AC Adaptor Jack and the
other end into a standard 120 VAC wall socket. If an iPod is properly connected,
it will begin charging, indicated by a flashing  LED. The AC adaptor charges the
iPod with or without batteries installed. It does not charge batteries.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANOTHER AC ADAPTOR. USE iHome iH13
AC ADAPTOR ONLY (sold separately; please see www.ihomeaudio.com).
FAILURE TO TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR iH13, YOUR iPOD OR BOTH
iPod
Playing your iPod
a) Gently place iPod in iPod docking pocket behind retaining band.
b) Gently insert connector plug into bottom of your iPod. Make sure there is a power source, either batteries or AC power.
Close zipper on case. The LED on the front panel will blink if unit is off and iPod is charging. iH13 won’t overcharge your
iPod. NOTE: If you dock an iPod with a drained battery, it may take up to 6 minutes of charging before the iPod
will respond.
c) Press the  iPod Play/Pause Button to play iPod, and again to pause.
d) Press   + or - buttom to increase or decrease volume.
e) Press  Forward or  Reverse buttons to go to the next or previous track. Hold  Forward or  Reverse while track
is playing to scan to a given music passage.  Forward and  Reverse do not affect components connected to the
 line-in jack.
f) Press and HOLD the  iPod Play/Pause button for 3 seconds to turn off the iPod and the unit.
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Installing/Replacing Batteries
The iH13 uses 4 “AA” batteries for portable playing. The iH13 will not charge your iPod while operating on batteries.
If sound becomes weak or distorted, it is time to replace the batteries.
• Open the battery compartment cover located below the jacks on the unit.
• Insert 4 “AA” batteries as indicated.
• We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.
NOTE: To save battery life, when running off batteries, unit will automatically
power OFF after 2 hours of NON-use (no button activation). Press any button to
re-activate the unit.
Batteries information:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.