1. Utangulizi
This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient use of your Sony ICF-P26 Portable AM/FM Radio. This compact, vertical radio is designed for convenience and portability, offering clear audio through its built-in speaker or a dedicated headphone jack. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device and retain it for future reference.
2. Bidhaa Imeishaview

Kielelezo cha 1: Mbele view of the Sony ICF-P26 Portable AM/FM Radio, showing the speaker grille, tuning dial, and Sony branding.

Kielelezo cha 2: Upande na nyuma view of the Sony ICF-P26 Portable AM/FM Radio, highlighting the telescopic antenna, volume control, headphone jack, and battery compartment.
The Sony ICF-P26 is a compact AM/FM radio featuring a built-in speaker, a telescopic antenna for enhanced reception, and a headphone jack for private listening. It operates on two AA batteries, making it highly portable.
3. Kuweka
3.1 Ufungaji wa Betri
- Tafuta kifuniko cha sehemu ya betri nyuma ya redio.
- Telezesha kifuniko wazi kwenye mwelekeo ulioonyeshwa na mshale.
- Insert two AA batteries (not included) into the compartment, ensuring the correct polarity (positive '+' and negative '-' ends) matches the diagrams inside the compartment.
- Funga kifuniko cha sehemu ya betri kwa usalama hadi kibofye mahali pake.
Kumbuka: The radio features an LED battery status indicator. A green light indicates sufficient battery power, while a red light or no light may indicate low battery or incorrect installation.
4. Maagizo ya Uendeshaji
4.1 Power On/Off and Band Selection
- Ili kugeuza redio ON and select a band, slide the BENDI switch (located on the side) to either FM or AM.
- Ili kugeuza redio IMEZIMWA, telezesha BENDI kubadili kwa IMEZIMWA msimamo.
4.2 Udhibiti wa Kiasi
- Adjust the listening volume by rotating the JUZUU dial (located on the side). Rotate upwards to increase volume and downwards to decrease it.
4.3 Kurekebisha Kituo
- Extend the telescopic antenna for optimal FM reception. For AM reception, the radio has a built-in ferrite bar antenna, so the telescopic antenna is not required.
- Zungusha TUNE dial (located on the side) to scan for radio stations.
- Zingatia TUNE LED indicator. It will illuminate when a station is properly tuned, indicating optimal reception.
4.4 Kutumia Vipaza sauti
- Plug 3.5mm headphones into the headphone jack (located on the side). The built-in speaker will automatically mute.
- Rekebisha sauti kwa kutumia JUZUU piga.
5. Matengenezo
- Kusafisha: Futa redio kwa kitambaa laini na kikavu. Usitumie visafishaji vya abrasive au vimumunyisho.
- Utunzaji wa Betri: Ikiwa kifaa hakitatumika kwa muda mrefu, ondoa betri ili kuzuia uvujaji na kutu.
- Hifadhi: Hifadhi redio mahali pa baridi, pakavu mbali na jua moja kwa moja na halijoto kali.
- Antena: Shikilia antena ya teleskopu kwa uangalifu ili kuepuka kupinda au kuvunjika.
6. Utatuzi wa shida
- Radio does not turn on:
- Ensure batteries are inserted with correct polarity (⊕ and ⊖).
- Replace old or expired batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
- Mapokezi duni:
- Extend the telescopic antenna fully for FM.
- Rekebisha nafasi ya redio au antena kwa mawimbi bora.
- Move away from sources of interference (e.g., other electronic devices, large metal objects).
- Sauti ya chini au iliyopotoka:
- Rekebisha udhibiti wa sauti.
- Angalia kiwango cha betri; badilisha ikiwa ni cha chini.
- Ensure the station is properly tuned using the TUNE indicator.
- Headphones not working:
- Ensure headphones are fully plugged into the jack.
- Test with another pair of headphones to rule out headphone malfunction.
7. Vipimo
| Chapa | Sony |
| Nambari ya Mfano | ICFP26 |
| Teknolojia ya Tuner | AM, FM |
| Chanzo cha Nguvu | Betri Inayotumia Nguvu (betri 2 za AA) |
| Vipimo vya Bidhaa | Inchi 1.5 x 4.69 x 2.74 (takriban.) |
| Uzito wa Kipengee | 3.04 wakia |
| Kipengele Maalum | Portable, LED Tuning Indicator, LED Battery Status Indicator |
| Vipengee vilivyojumuishwa | Mwongozo wa Mmiliki |
8. Udhamini na Msaada
For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the official Sony website or contact Sony customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.
Unaweza kutembelea Duka la Sony kwenye Amazon kwa maelezo zaidi ya bidhaa na nyenzo za usaidizi.





