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5 Safety instructions
It is essential to observe the following safety instructions!
5.1 Battery
• Charge the battery only in a temperature range from 0° to 35° C.
• Do not charge the eBook Reader, if the battery is damaged or leaking.
5.2 Operation
• Do not expose the eBook Reader to strong light, extreme temperatures,
moisture or vibration.
• Do not cover the eBook Reader during operating or charging. This can lead to
overheating.
• Protect the eBook Reader from:
- Extremely high temperatures
- Direct sunlight
- High humidity or corrosive substances
- Temperatures below freezing
• Turn off the eBook Reader immediately, if it gets wet. Wait until the eBook
Reader is completely dry before turning it on again.
• If the device is exposed to electrostatic discharge, the data transfer between the
device and the computer can possibly be interrupted or the functionality of the
unit may be disrupted. In this case, the device should be disconnected from the
USB port and then connected again.
• USB cables longer than 3 m should not be used.
a Attention: When using a microSD/microSDHC memory card, you can damage the
memory card and eBook Reader if you insert the memory card in the wrong
direction!