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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your SMPS-575 contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery that can be fully charged in approximately 6
hours by your PC.
1. Gently flip out the STAND on back of SMPS-575.
Note: Be careful not to break the hinge of the STAND while flipping it over or opening it.
2. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover and according to the polarity shown in the Battery Compartment insert
the Lithium-Ion battery (Included) into the battery compartment.
3. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover and close the STAND if you do not intend on using it.
4. Plug the small end of the USB cable (Included) into the CHARGE PORT on SMPS-575 and plug the other end
of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
5. After charging the unit for 6 hours, unplug the USB cable to avoid over-charging the battery pack.
Note:
The battery should be recharged:
i.
Prior to first use,
ii. If you notice the LED flickers when playing at high volume. This indicates the battery is becoming weak.
iii. The SMPS-575 hasn’t been used for a long period of time (over 60 days).
IMPORTANT
:
DO NOT CONTINUOUSLY CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR 16 HOURS OR MORE AT A TIME.
OVERCHARGING COULD CAUSE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
TO PREMATURELY DETERIORATE.
LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not burn or bury batteries. Do not puncture or crush. Do not disassemble Recycle lithium batteries.
Do not dispose of in the trash.
If the electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin, thoroughly wash with soap and water. If in the eyes, rinse
thoroughly with cool water. Immediately seek medical attention.
Use only chargers rated for lithium cells. Be sure the charger’s voltage and current settings are correct for the
battery pack being charged.
Charge batteries on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids.
Batteries should NEVER be left unattended while charging. Only adults should charge the batteries.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging the product and do not charge longer than recommended.
Unplug the charger when the battery is charged.
RADIO OPERATION
1. Press and hold the POWER BUTTON
for 3 seconds
to turn ON the SMPS-575. The LED will light.
2.
Press the
button once to begin Auto scanning the available FM stations. The radio will search for stations within the
FM frequency band and save the stations as presets.
3. Press
the
or
button to skip to next saved station or previous saved station.
4. Press and hold the
or
button to increase or decrease the volume level.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection sites in the U.S.
and Canada. To find the site nearest you, visit www.call2recycle.org or call toll-free
1-877-2-RECYCLE.
