Dymo LabelManager® 500 Touch Screen label maker User Guide 1 - Page 6

About Your New Label Maker With the DYMO LabelManager 500TS label maker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different font sizes and styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", or 1". Labels are available in a wide range of colors. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker. Registering Your Label Maker Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your label maker online. During the registration process, you will need the serial number, which is located inside the back cover of the label maker. Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to set up your label maker. Connecting the Power The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery pack. Inserting the Battery Pack The battery pack included with your label maker comes partially charged. Make sure the charging adapter is disconnected before handling the LiPo battery pack. To insert the battery pack 1 Lift the back cover of the label maker. 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment as shown. 3 Close the back cover of the label maker. Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions on page 19. Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack when the label maker will not be used for a long period of time. Make sure the charging adapter is disconnected before handling the LiPo battery pack. To remove the battery pack 1 Unplug the charging adapter. 2 Lift the back cover of the label maker. 3 Remove the battery pack from the battery compartment. Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions on page 19. Charging the Battery Pack Use the charging adapter included with your label maker to recharge the battery pack. Charging the battery pack will take approximately three hours. The charging adapter is only used for recharging the battery pack. To recharge the battery pack 1 Turn the label maker over. 2 Plug the charging adapter into the power connector at the top of the label maker. 3 Plug the other end of the charging adapter into a power outlet. Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions found on page 19. Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes. To insert the label cassette 1 Lift the back cover of the label maker to open the label compartment. 2 Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes between the label guides. If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon. 3 Insert the cassette and press firmly until the cassette clicks into place. 4 Close the back cover of the label maker. Ribbon rewind spool Label guides 6