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left of FR200). For proper operation, the AC adaptor/charger must
meet the specications described below.
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
Output of 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 200 milliamperes current
capability; plug tip outer diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of
1.3 millimeter.
To power the FR300 with an AC adaptor/charger, plug it in and set
the power selector switch to the DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If using an AC adaptor rated higher than
200 milliamps, unplug the internal rechargeable battery to avoid
damaging it.
USING THE FR300 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER
Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot
specify charging rates or usage time.
There are two cellphone charging methods:
METHOD 1 – dynamo.
1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position.
2. Attach the cell phone to the FR300 with the cell phone extension
wire and correct plug tip for your phone.
3. Rotate the dynamo crank either clockwise or counter-clockwise
at about 2 turns per second. (The cell phone Charging Indicator will
activate during charging).
