CD-3330 Portable CD Player w/AM/FM Stereo Cassette
(140-0508A)                Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 58253

Your RadioShack Optimus CD-3330 Portable CD Player is an example of 
superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help 
you care for your CD-3330 so you can enjoy it for years.

  Keep the CD-3330 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

  Use and store the CD-3330 only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

  Keep the CD-3330 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear
  of parts.

  Handle the CD-3330 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
  boards and cases and can cause the CD-3330 to work improperly.

  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your CD-3330's electronic
  parts.

  Wipe the CD-3330 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
  clean the CD-3330.

Modifying or tampering with the CD-3330's internal components can cause a 
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC 
authorization to operate it.  If your CD-3330 is not performing as it 
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts

Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape 
heads and other parts that the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the 
performance of the cassette player.  After every 20 hours of tape player 
operation, use a cassette deck cleaning kit (Cat. No. 44-1202), of follow 
these steps to clean the tape-handling parts.

1.  Remove the batteries and disconnect AC power.

2.  Open the cassette compartment door.

3.  With the eraser end of a pencil, gently press down on the erase
    protection tab sensor.

4.  While holding down the erase protection tab sensor, press RECORD (o)
    to expose the tape-handling parts.

5.  Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning
    solution to clean the tape guides, record/play head, erase head, pinch
    roller, and capstan.

When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT []//\ and close the cassette 
compartment door.  Then reconnect power.

Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of cassette deck 
cleaning supplies.

(EB 1/7/00)