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Charge power
TAP4.3 has a built-in battery that can be
charged through the USB connector of a
computer.
Connect TAP4.3 to a PC by using the USB
cable.
Note
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When you connect TAP4.3 to a computer, you are
briefly prompted to select: [Charge & transfer] or
[Charge & play]. If no option is selected, [Charge &
transfer] applies.
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To play the TAP4.3 when you charge power, select
[Charge & play].
Battery level indication
The display indicates the approximate levels of
the battery status as follows:
100%
75%
» A flashing battery screen indicates that
the battery is low. The player saves
all settings and switches off within 60
seconds.
Note
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Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge
cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by
use and settings.
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The charging animation stops and the
displayed when the charging process is completed.
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50%
25%
0%
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To conserve battery power and increase the
play time, do the following on TAP4.3:
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Set the backlight timer to a low value
> [Display settings] >
(go to
[Screen off timer]).
Charge through a USB AC/DC
adapter
To charge TAP4.3 through a USB AC/DC
adapter (not supplied), make sure that the
power output is 5.0 V and 0.5A.
Switch the player on or off
Press and hold
until the player is switched on
or off.
Automatic standby and shut-down
The player has an automatic standby and shut-
down feature that can save battery power.
If in idle mode (no play, no button is pressed)
for a certain time duration, the player switches
off automatically.
To define the time duration,
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From the Home screen, go to
[Set power-saving mode...].
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