Precautions (continued)
On the rechargeable battery
•Charge the rechargeable battery before you start using it.
•Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery terminals of the player and rechargeable battery.
•Do not short the terminals.
•Do not open the terminal covers of the player.
•Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed.
•Keep the battery dry.
•Use only the rechargeable
•Do not disassemble.
•Do not incinerate.
•Dispose of used batteries promptly.
To dispose of the rechargeable battery
•Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.
To store the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery is consumed gradually as time elapses even if is not used. In order to prevent the battery from deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery as fol- lows:
•Remove the rechargeable battery from the player after use.
•Use up the battery completely on the player before stor- ing it.
•Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool location to pre- vent it from deteriorating.
•Charge and use the rechargeable battery at least once in 6 months.
On charging the rechargeable battery
•Heat may build up in the rechargeable battery while charging. This is not a malfunction.
•When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable bat- tery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to replace the battery with a new one.
•Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the player as soon as the battery has been charged. Leaving it con- nected may result in reduced battery performance.
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