Panasonic SLSX280 - Manual (Page 28)

Cautions
Selection and care of rechargeable/
dry cell bgjUeries
■ Selection
As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made by
Panasonic are constructed so it is impossible to recharge
ordinary batteries. . ,
Only batteries especially designed for this unit can be
recharged.
Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
P-3GAVE/2B (set of 2)
For details, check with your dealer.
Special rechargeable
batteries
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batteries/rechargeable ®
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• If rechargeable battery plây time is short after rechar­
ging: the batteries have reached the end of their
service life. Replace them with the recommended
replacements.
• Play time may be shorter than usual after recharging
batteries for the first time of after they have been un­
used for a long time; Repeatedly recharge and
dis­
charge the batteries if this occurs to restore them to
normal.
■ Care
To prevent battery damage, electrolyte leakage, and
short-circuiting, heed the following ¡Joints; ■
• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use
if the covering has been peeled off.
•Align the poles © and © correctly when inserting the
batteries.
•Do not mix different types or makes of batteries or old
and new batteries.
•Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit
for a fong time.
• Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or
subject to excessive heat.
• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
• Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery termi­
nals as this may cause short-circuiting which is dan­
gerous.
•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-circui­
ting which can cause a fire.
For safety, carry the rechargeable batteries in the bat­
tery carring case.
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
Precautions for Listening with the
Headphones or Earphones
•Do not, play your heacJphones or earphones .at .8,hjgh
volume. Hearing experts advise against cohtiriuous ex­
tended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
• Do not use while Operating a motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
•You should use extreme caution or temporarily discon­
tinue use in potentially hazardous situations,.
•Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air
type designed to let you hear outside soijnds, don’t turn
up the volume so high" that you canT hear what’s
around you.
• Discontinue use if you experience dlsbbmTdft #ith The
headphones or earphones. Continued use may cause
rashes or other allergic reactions.
AC adaptor
•Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper handling is
dangerous,
•Do not touch it with wet hands.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of it.
•Do not forcibly bend it.
•Be sure to connect only the AC adaptor provided with
the unit or recommended optional accessory.
•Disconnect;the AG adaptor from the power outlet if the
unit is not going to be used for a long time.
Unit
No altering or remodelling
This can cause malfunctioning.
No dropping or strong impacts
this may damage the unit.
Locations to be avoided
Avoid using the unit in the following locations since they
can cause malfunctioning.
1 .'Bathrooms and other moisture-prohe places' ?
2. Warehouses and other dusty places
3. Very hot places near heating appliances, etc.
Do not leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time
This may deform or discolor the cabinet and may also
cause malfunctioning.,
When driving a car
In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit
while driving.