CAUTION
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140° F (60° C).Do not leave, for example, in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
On the rechargeable battery
Charge the battery before you start using it.
Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery terminals of the player and 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 battery
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 authorities.
To store the rechargeable battery
The battery is consumed gradually as time elapses even if is not used. In order to prevent the battery from deteriorating, store it as follows:
Remove the battery from the player after use. (Even if the player is off, it still uses some power.)
Use up the battery completely on the player before storing it.
Keep the battery in a cool location to prevent it from deteriorating.
Charge and use the battery at least once every 6 months.
On charging the rechargeable battery
Heat may build up in the battery while charging. This is not a malfunction.
When the battery life of a fully charged battery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to replace the battery with a new one.
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