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BATTERY AND CHARGING
POWER SUPPLY
The player is powered by an internal rechargeable battery.
Battery cautions
The battery is not replaceable. Do not attempt to open the player to
replace the battery.
As the unit contains a battery, do not throw it into water, the general
rubbish or in a fire.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery is automatically recharged when the player is connected
to the USB port of a computer.
To charge the battery to 80% capacity from flat will take approximately
three hours, a full charge will take approximately five hours. Once
plugged into the computer for charging the player should be left
charging for the recommended time period.
A battery level indicator is provided to monitor the charge condition
of the battery.
BATTERY CARE
To preserve the life of the battery, the following recommendations are
made -
Fully charge the battery before first use.
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Charge the battery immediately when it is exhausted (when the
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‘low battery’ message is displayed.
Do not overcharge the battery. Unplug the player from the
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computer when the battery level indication reads fully charged.
Do not allow the battery to over-discharge. To avoid over-
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discharge, fully charge the player every 3 months.
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