Olympus mrobe 100 - Manual (Page 16)

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Safety Precautions
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The built-in battery is exclusively for use with the HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100. Never use it in other
equipment.
• Discharging
The built-in battery self-discharges while it is not in use. Be sure to charge it regularly before use. We
recommend charging the built-in battery once every 6 months to maintain its performance if it is not to be used
for an extended period of time.
• Life of the built-in battery
– The built-in battery is good for about 500 complete charges and discharges, depending on usage.
– The life of the built-in battery is limited. The built-in battery’s charge becomes shorter after repeated use.
If the built-in battery discharges soon after charging, it may be time to replace it. Please contact your
nearest Olympus service center for assistance.
• Operating temperature
Built-in batteries are chemical products. The built-in battery’s efficiency may vary, even when operating within
the recommended temperature range, but this is not a malfunction.
• Recommended temperature range for use
– Charging: 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F)
Using this product outside the above temperature range may result in reduced efficiency and shorter battery life.
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal
Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
• Disposal
This product has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
When you dispose of this product, return the built-in battery to the recycling location. For details on removing
the built-in battery, refer to “Notes when you dispose of your m:robe” (
gpage 48).
Never disassemble this product except when disposing of it.
Information regarding the built-in battery
Tip
This charger is designed to fully charge the built-in batteries regardless of their energy level.
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