Using Vehicle Battery Power

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•Under normal usage condi- tions, the nickel-cadmium bat- tery pack can be recharged about 500 times.

•Fully discharge the battery pack occasionally by playing the CD player until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the battery pack. This helps restore the bat- tery pack’s full charging capac- ity.

•Avoid charging the battery pack in a hot environment (more than 113°F) as this can permanently reduce the battery pack’s charg- ing capacity.

•Do not overcharge the battery pack. Overcharging can severe- ly reduce a battery pack’s useful life.

•Do not short-circuit the battery pack’s terminals (+ and –).

Important: This portable CD player is capable of using a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of its useful life, the battery pack

must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste manage- ment authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retail- ers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

You can power your CD player from your vehicle’s battery using the sup- plied DC adapter.

Cautions:

•If you park your vehicle in the sun, temperatures inside can easily reach levels that could damage your CD player and your CDs. To prevent heat dam- age, avoid leaving your CD player or CDs in your vehicle.