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Care and use
To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cables, only use
adequate accessories with the cable length less than 3 m (9.8 ft).

g Unit

• Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat.
• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.
• The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal
computers, magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes) or other devices easily influenced by a
magnet.

g Batteries

• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use the batteries if the covering has been peeled
off.
• Align the poles ( and ) correctly when inserting the batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
• Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may
cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if
electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as necklaces are placed
together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which can cause a fire. For safety,
carry the rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case.