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BATTERY CARE
• Avoid completely depleting the battery as this will shorten its overall lifetime and
takes much longer to fully charge afterwards.
• If sunlight is the only means available for charging, it is recommended to leave the
player in direct light often to keep the battery at least partially charged.
• When not in use and whenever possible, keep the player in a cool place, which will
also help to preserve battery life.
• Before stowing the player for prolonged periods, make sure the battery is at least
partially charged.
• If stored for extended periods, it is recommended to recharge the player at least every
CHARGING/COMMUNICATION MODES
When the player is
off and a charge-only cable is connected:
• The player will enter charging mode and the charge screen is displayed.
• When the cable is disconnected, charging stops and the player remains off.
6 months, in order to prevent the battery from losing its ability to recharge.
• Should the battery become defective and unable to accept a charge, it is still possible
to operate the player using a USB cable connected to a computer or an electric
charger. If sunlight is the only source for power/charging, please replace the battery.