Audiovox D2017PK Operation Manual - Page 24

battery in optimum condition. Do not short the battery terminals, store the battery in a metal container, or leave the battery in a humid or damp environment. Ideally, store the battery in an airtight container with desiccant or other dehumidifying agent. Each full recharge takes approximately five-hours and one full charge can provide power to the player for at least 2.5 hours. During recharge, the red indicator will stay on. Once fully recharged, the Charge indicator LED on the right side of the unit will turn off. At this point you may remove the wall plug and stop charging. Precautions related to Battery Recharge: 1. Once the battery is fully discharged, immediately recharge (regardless of whether you plan to use battery or not) in order to maximize battery life. 2.Recharge efficiency will degrade when environmental temperatures drop below 50oF (10oC) or exceed 95oF (35oC). 3. Please remove battery from the player and store it properly if the player is not to be used for long time. During this period, please recharge the battery at least once two months to avoid irreparable damage to the battery. Using your Rechargeable Batteries 1. Please make sure you always use only the AC adapter included with the player to recharge your batteries. The DC Power Adapter cannot be used to recharge the batteries. 2. Set the Power switch to the OFF position. 3. Plug one end of the AC-to-DC adapter into the DC 9-12V jack on the left side of the unit. 4. The red charge indicator light on the right side of the unit will illuminate. 5. When charging is complete, the charge indicator light will turn off. Note: when charging for the 1st time, allow the unit to charge for at least 8 hours. The unit can only be charged with the AC adapter; it will not charge with the vehicle power adapter. 24