Radio Shack PLNV430 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Instructions
Please read this section carefully and
follow all the instructions given.
This will help ensure reliable operation
and extend the service life for your
appliance.
Keep the packaging and the user
instructions for future reference or
enquiries at a later date. If you pass the
article on to another person, you must
pass on these instructions.
• Never open up the housing of the
appliance or the power adapter. These
contain no user-serviceable parts. If the
housing is opened there is a danger to
life from electric shock.
• Do not place any objects on the
appliance and do not exert any pressure
on the display. Otherwise there is a
danger that the screen will break.
• To avoid damage, do not touch the
screen with sharp objects. Use only the
stylus provided.
• There is a risk of injury if the display
breaks. If this should occur, use
protective gloves to pack the broken
parts and contact customer support to
arrange for disposal. Then wash your
hands with soap, since there is a
possibility that chemicals may have
escaped.
• Never allow children to play with
electrical equipment unsupervised.
Children do not always correctly
recognize possible danger.
• Remove the power adapter from the
outlet, switch the appliance off
immediately, or do not actually switch
it on, and contact Customer Service …
if the power adapter or the attached
plug become scorched or damaged.
if the housing of the appliance or the
power pack becomes damaged or fluids
leak into it. Components must be
checked by Customer Service in order
to avoid damage!
Data Security
• Every time you update your data make
backup copies on an external storage
medium. The supplier does not assume
liability for data loss or damage to data
storage units, and no claims can be
accepted for damages resulting from
the loss of data or for consequential
damages.
Operating Environment
• Keep your navigation system and all
connected devices away from moisture
and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight,
especially in the car.
• Make sure you protect your appliance
from getting wet. (e.g. from rain and
hail, at all times.) Please pay attention
that moisture can even build up in a
protective pouch because of
condensation.
• Avoid heavy vibrations and shaking.
• Avoid the device from releasing itself
from its holder, for example when
braking. In stall the device as vertically
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
may lead to damage to your appliance.
Ambient Temperature
• The appliance is most reliably operated
at an ambient temperature of between
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) and at a
relative humidity of between 10% to
90%.
• In the powered down state the appliance
can be stored at between 32°F to 140°F
(0°C to 60°C).
• Store the appliance in a safe location
to avoid high temperatures (e.g. when
parking or from direct sunlight).
Electromagnetic Compatibility
• When connecting additional or other
components the “Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive”(EMC) must be
adhered to. Please also note that only
screened cable (maximum 10ft) should
be used with this appliance. For optimal
performance, maintain a distance of at
least 3 metres from sources of high-
frequency and magnetic interference
(televisions, loudspeaker systems,
mobile telephones and so on.) This will
help avoid malfunctions and loss of
data.
Battery Operation
Your appliance is operated with a
removable battery. In order to prolong the
life and efficiency of your battery and to
ensure safe operation,follow the
instructions below:
• Warning: Danger of explosion if
rechargeable batteries are not charged
properly. Only replace with the same
type of battery or a similar type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Never open the rechargeable battery.