Precautions (continued)

On transportation

•When you transport this player, use the original carton box and packing materials.

•Before you move this player, make sure to remove any discs from it.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable bat- teries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution:

•Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above

140°F (60° C) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•For the customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance.

(www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org)

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