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the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used. As a result,
there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every
combination of sound, settings, and equipment.
You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any
portable audio device:
• Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio
source.
• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at
which you can hear adequately.
• Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time, not
realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing.
• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the
people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what
you are listening to.
• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to
listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling
headphones to block out background environmental noise. By blocking
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