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Battery Management
The pandigital novel battery is not fully charged out of the box, so it is
recommended that you charge the battery for at least 4 hours before you start to use
the device.
The rechargeable battery is designed and manufactured to be used and recharged
frequently. As with all batteries, the capacity of the battery reduces each time it is
charged/depleted. However, you can still try to prolong the battery’s lifetime by
following the suggestions below:
Use the device at least once a week.
Charge the battery regularly and fully. Never leave the battery fully discharged
for a long period of time.
Always keep the device and the battery away from heat.
Charge Battery
Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall outlet, and then connect to the
device to fully charge the battery before use (approx. 4 hours).
The battery does not charge via the USB cable.
While charging, the battery icon displays as: .
When fully charged, the battery icon displays as:
A fully discharged battery takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge, but you
can use the device while plugged in when desired.
Important Safety Precautions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your pandigital
novel
. This reduces the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Keep your
pandigital novel out of direct sunlight and heat sources.
Protect the power cord. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to the
point where the cord attaches to the device.
Only use the AC adapter included with the
pandigital novel. Using any
other power adapter voids your warranty.
Do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Cleaning the device
Treat the screen gently. To clean fingerprints or dust from the screen, we
recommend using a soft, non-abrasive cloth such as a camera lens cloth.