[. . . ] ICF-M410V Serial No. For customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www. sony. com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. [. . . ] · Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. · When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft dry cloth moistened with mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may deform the casing. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. · The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture. · The memory of the station has been initialized, or another station is preset. The preset stations may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed. Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again. Choosing Power Source Installing Batteries (See fig. 2 Install three size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity and then close the lid. "AM 12:00" flashes on the display when you first install the batteries. hours) Sony alkaline size AA (LR6) batteries Sony size AA (R6) batteries TV 28 16 WEATHER 28 16 FM 29 17 AM 41 24 (JEITA*) Playing the Radio 1 2 ­ Manual Tuning Press POWER to turn on the radio. Press BAND repeatedly to select the band. Each press changes the band as follows: Each band memorizes the frequency you had tuned previously. You can return to the previous frequency by pressing BAND. 3 Turn TUNE/TIME SET. When you turn TUNE/TIME SET a little to or , the frequency digits move forward or backward one step at a time, and when you turn or , the frequency digits move rapidly. TUNE/TIME SET further to 4 Adjust the volume using VOL. * Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit. To turn off the radio Press POWER again. When to replace the batteries When the batteries become weak, the sound may become weak or distorted, and "E" will flash in the display. After that, when the batteries are used up, "E" will light and the power of the unit will be turned off. After the batteries are replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off. [. . . ] Failure to use the recommended AC power adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction. * For details on the optional AC power adaptor, see "Specifications". Insert the # side of the battery first. Tuning in a Preset Station 1 Press POWER to turn on the radio. 4 Adjust the volume using VOL. Note Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button for more than a few seconds will replace the previous station on the PRESET TUNING button with the station you tuned in to. B Preventing Accidental Change ­ HOLD function Slide HOLD. [. . . ]