Precautions (continued)

On handling

•Do not drop or bump the player. This may cause the player to malfunction.

•Do not pull on the remote or headphone cords.

•Do not leave the player in the following places:

—An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))

—A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater

—In a car with the windows rolled up (especially in the summer)

—In a damp place such as a bathroom

—Near a source of electromagnetic fields such as a magnet, speaker, or TV

—In a dusty place

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player when it is charging or operated for a long time. This is

normal.

On mechanical noise

The player emits mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the player. This is

normal.

On installation

•Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.

•Never wrap the player in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat built-up in the player may cause malfunction or injury.

On disposing of the player

Before you dispose of the player, remove the built-in rechargeable battery for environmental protection.

To remove the built-in battery

Follow the steps on page 35 to remove the built-in rechargeable battery. When removing the battery, use a screwdriver.

Notes

•Before removing the built-in rechargeable battery, make sure it is completely drained.

•Do not remove any screw from the player except when disposing of the player.

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