Sony ICF-18 - Manual (Page 3)

Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony FM/AM
Radio ! The FM/AM Radio 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.
Features
• High power output radio.
• Long battery life with two R20 batteries.
• Easy to carry with the supplied carrying strap.
Installing the
Batteries
(see fig. □)
1 Open the lid of the battery case at the
rear of the radio.
2 Insert the batteries (not supplied) with
correct poliarity.
3 Close the lid.
Battery life
Using Sony batteries R20 (size D):
FM; Approx. 200 hours
AM: Approx. 220 hours
Replacing the batteries
When the sound becomes weak or distorted,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes on batteries
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• 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.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.