CD-3840 Portable CD Player w/AM/FM Tuner
(420-5098)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 58597

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

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

  Use and store the CD player 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 player away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
  wear of parts.

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

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

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

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

CD Care Tips

Do not place anything but a CD in the disc compartment.  Doing so can 
damage the drive mechanism.

During playback, a severe shock or jolt could make the CD's rotation speed 
change suddenly and produce some noise.  This is not a malfunction.

Always handle a CD by it edges and keep it in its protective case or 
sleeve when it is not in use.  Fingerprints and scratches on the CD's 
surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital 
information.  To clean the CD, use a CD cleaner kit.

A scratch on the CD's surface can make the CD skip or stop playing.  If 
the CD gets scratched, use RadioShack Scratch `n Fix to repair the 
scratch.

Keep CDs dry.  A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam 
focus.

(EB 2/14/00)