MP3 Player user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register the possibilities YP-Q1...
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USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster than models with USB 1.1. ACOUSTIC WONDER Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe™ (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s unique sound technology created to deliver richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable listening experience.
safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION...
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Instead, contact CAUTION a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you. Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause malfunction or a risk of electric shock.
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Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product. Do not place the product near magnetic objects. Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
contents THE BASICS EMODIO What’s included Your MP3 Player Screen displays Using the touch button Charging the battery Caring for the battery Turning the Power on & off Playing music Controlling the volume Disabling the buttons Browsing for fi les using “File Browser”...
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contents LISTENING TO MUSIC WATCHING A VIDEO Listening by category Pausing Searching within a track Playing from the beginning of the current track Playing the previous track Playing the next track Creating a playlist on your MP3 player Playing a playlist Deleting a fi...
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contents VIEWING PICTURES READING TEXT LISTENING TO FM RADIO VIEWING DATACASTS Viewing pictures Using the picture menu Reading text Using the text menu Listening to FM radio To use the mute function To search for FM stations Using the FM radio menu Viewing Datacasts...
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contents ENJOYING THE PRIME PACK TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Voice Recording Playing video games Viewing the World Subway Map Troubleshooting Menu Tree Product Specifi cations License...
WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, please contact a Samsung Customer Customer Service Centre near you. Player Earphones USB Cable Installation CD The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these shown.
YOUR MP3 PLAYER Screen display Power & Hold switch Slide and hold towards the bottom of the player for power on/off. Slide towards the top of the player to lock the button functions. Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) These buttons are ‘Touch Sensitive’ buttons. Tap to display the menu. Up volume button Tap to increase the volume or move to an upper item/menu. Tap to move to the previous Press and hold to move to the main menu screen.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Earphone connection jack Neck string hole USB connection port Earphones Labelled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player. Disconnecting the earphones during music playback will pause the playback.
SCREEN DISPLAYS Music Music Rising Sun 02:13 The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE All other information than the music play screen will disappear shortly. To display it again, tap any button. 14 _ the basics Parent Menu Indicator Lock Indicator Battery Status...
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SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued) Video Video Track 1 Picture Pictures Picture Image 1.jpg [Preview Screen] Lock Indicator Battery Status Current Time Total Play Time Play/Pause/Search Indicator Video Mode Indicator File Name Play Status Bar Current Play Time Lock Indicator Battery Status Current fi...
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SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued) FM Radio News Today Headline What is RDS? Radio Data System(RDS) provides the reception and display of messages such as NOTE broadcasting information. The program information such as News, Sports or Music, or the broadcasting station information is displayed on the screen. If FM signal strength is weak, the RDS information might not be displayed.
USING THE TOUCH BUTTON Tap on the touch button with your fi ngertip. To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate it. NOTE Do not tap on the touch button if your fi ngers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for awhile. The battery for your MP3 player will fully charge in about 3 hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Screen Display <USB connected>...
CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and storing the player. • Recharge the battery within the temperature range of 5°C~35°C (40°F~95°F). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
PLAYING MUSIC Load music fi les onto your new MP3 player using EmoDio. 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap the [Select] button. 3.
DISABLING THE BUTTONS The hold function disables all the other buttons on the MP3 player, so that if you accidentally touch one your music won’t be interrupted. 1. Slide the [ player to enable the Lock function. 2. Slide the [ player to release the Lock function.
DELETING FILES WITH “FILE BROWSER” 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <File Browser> and tap the [Select] button. The <File Browser> folder list appears. 3.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES You can change the pre-set factory values to truly customize your mp3 player. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and hold [ NOTE Menu Style Settings You can change the menu design, font and delete the background image of the main menu.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Settings You can set the master EQ, beep sound and volume limit. 1. Press and hold [ screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Settings> and tap the [Select] button. The <Settings>...
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Display Settings Change the display off time and brightness of your screen. 1. Press and hold [ screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Settings> and tap the [Select] button. The <Settings>...
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language Settings The menus on your new mp3 player can be set to appear in any one of the available languages. You can change your preference language easily. 1. Press and hold [ screen. 2.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Date&Time Settings Set the current date and time. 1. Press and hold [ 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Settings> and tap the [Select] button. The <Settings> menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Date&Time> and tap the [Select] button.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Settings Choose the sleep timer, start mode, auto power off and default setting that’s right for you. 1. Press and hold [ screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Settings>...
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Setting Options My Profi le : You can set your name and birth date. See pages 30~31. Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>, <15min>, <30min>, <60min>, <90min>, or <120min>. Start Mode : You can set the start screen displayed when you turn on the player.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Name Setting 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <My Profi le> and tap the [Select] button. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <My Name> and the [Select] button. The Rename My Name window appears. 3.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Birthday Setting Before you start - First, you should set the clock for the current time. See page 27. 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <My Profi le> and tap the [Select] button. 2.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your MP3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. Do not press the Microphone hole with a pointed object, this will damage the product.
EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP3 player for various content-related services as well as device supports. PC REQUIREMENTS Your PC system must meet the following minimum specifi cations in order to install and run EmoDio: • Pentium 500MHz or higher •...
INSTALLING EMODIO Ensure that you run the <EmoDio> installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, <EmoDio> will not be installed. To fi nd the administrator account, please CAUTION refer to your PC’s user manual. 1. Insert the Installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
USING EMODIO EmoDio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in EmoDio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi...
listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and hold [ NOTE LISTENING BY CATEGORY 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
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LISTENING BY CATEGORY (Continued) Music List File information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 Tag information on the appropriate music fi le. A fi le without an ID3 Tag is displayed as [Unknown]. Now Playing : Plays a recently played fi...
PAUSING 1. Tap the [Select] button while the music is playing. The music playback will be paused. 2. Tap the [Select] button again. The music will play from the point where it stopped. SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and hold the [Left, Right] button while the selected track is playing. It searches to the beginning or the end of the track.
CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your MP3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist. 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <File Browser>...
PLAYING A PLAYLIST 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap the [Select] button. The <Music> list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Playlists> and tap the [Select] button.
DELETING A FILE FROM THE PLAYLIST 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap the [Select] button. The <Music> list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Playlists> and tap the [Select] button.
USING THE MUSIC MENU The Music menu allows you manage all facets of listening - from repeating tracks and albums to choosing the background on the screen as you listen. To set the sound effect You can enjoy clearer sound. 1.
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Selecting <myDNSe> allows setting up user DNSe. See page 44. What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. Music Sound Effect...
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select myDNSe You can set a user DNSe on your player or the user DNSe transferred from <EmoDio>. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. The <Music> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <DNSe> and tap the [Select] button.
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select myDNSe (Continued) <EQ> You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference. 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired user DNSe in the myDNSe menu and tap [ The user DNSe menu appears.
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select myDNSe (Continued) <3D & BASS> You can set the 3D surround sound and bass boost level. 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired user DNSe in the myDNSe menu and tap [ The user DNSe menu appears.
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select myDNSe (Continued) <Concert Hall> You can adjust the concert hall size and the level as if you are listening to music in a real concert hall. 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired user DNSe in the myDNSe menu and tap [ The user DNSe menu appears.
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select myDNSe (Continued) <Clarity> You can enjoy clearer sound with improved quality. 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired user DNSe in the myDNSe menu and tap [ The user DNSe menu appears. 2.
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play mode Select playback mode such as repeat settings. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. The <Music> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Play Mode> and tap the [Select] button. The <Play Mode>...
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select the music play screen Choose a background image from those provided, or choose your own image to be displayed as you listen to music. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. The <Music> menu appears. 2.
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play speed Speed up or slow down your favourite music by adjusting the play speed. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. The <Music> menu appears. 2. Tap the the [Up, Down] button to select <Play Speed>...
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the skip interval You can fast forward through a fi le at various intervals. Skip a whole track or skip several seconds at a time. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. The <Music>...
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set Section Repeat This function enables you to listen to specifi c parts of a track repeatedly. It’s helpful when learning a language. 1. Tap [ ] at the point you want while listening to music.
watching a video Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Transfer a video fi le to the player using <EmoDIo>. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and hold [ NOTE WATCHING A VIDEO 1.
TO MOVE TO A SPECIFIC FRAME 1. In horizontal view, press and hold the [Left, Right] button. This enables you to move backwards or forwards within the current video fi le. 2. Release the button when you have moved to the section you want.
USING THE VIDEO MENU To set a bookmark Once you set a bookmark, you can easily fi nd that section later. 1. Tap [ ] at the desired scene you want during video playback. The <Video> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Add Bookmark>...
Select from <Normal>, <Drama> and <Action>. What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. Add Bookmark Go to Bookmark...
viewing pictures Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Transfer picture fi les to the player using <EmoDIo>. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. NOTE Press and hold [ VIEWING PICTURES 1.
USING THE PICTURE MENU To view pictures while listening to music or FM radio You can enjoy music or FM radio while viewing pictures. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The <Picture> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Music On>...
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To stop the slideshow How To Stop a Slideshow 1 1. In the slideshow mode, tap the [Select] button. The slideshow stops. How To Stop a Slideshow 2 1. In the slideshow mode, tap [ The <Picture>...
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To enlarge a picture You can zoom into a picture. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The <Picture> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Zoom> and tap the [Select] button. The <Zoom>...
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To rotate a picture You can rotate a picture for your convenience. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The <Picture> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Rotate> and tap the [Select] button. The <Rotate>...
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To change the transition effect You can set the transition effect for the way the current picture switches to the previous or next one. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The <Picture> menu appears. 2.
reading text Whether it’s a novel, the manuscript of a new story, or your research paper, your MP3 player allows you to read it… all while listening to music! Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.
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Select <Normal> to view the text vertically and select <Horizontal> to rotate the text horizontally. 68 _ reading text Book1 45.40% < Over View> DNSe 2.0 : Music That Veiw Type Comes Alives Language Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is one of the fastest growing global...
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You can view text in the selected language. The supported languages can be changed or added. NOTE Book1 45.40% < Over View> DNSe 2.0 : Music That Veiw Type Comes Alives Language Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is one of the fastest growing global reading text _ 69...
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USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To listen to TTS (Text to Speech) Using TTS function of <EmoDio>, you can convert a text fi le into an TTS fi le and listen to it. Before you start - Transfer TTS fi les to the player using <EmoDio>. 1.
listening to FM radio Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and hold [ NOTE LISTENING TO FM RADIO 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
TO SEARCH FOR FM STATIONS 1. Press and hold the [Left, Right] button and then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the button is released. 1. Tap the [Left, Right] button to progress through the frequencies one by one in Manual mode.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU To switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. 1. Tap [ ] in Manual mode. The <FM Radio> menu appears. 2.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To store stations in the preset memory You can store up to 30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one number. Have the MP3 player choose only the stations you want using the manual process, or fi...
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To store stations in the preset memory (Continued) Automatic – automatically store all the stations the player receives 1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode. The <FM Radio> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Auto Preset> and tap the [Select] button.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To listen to preset stations While in Preset mode, tap the [Left, Right] button to scroll through preset stations. You can listen to the stored radio frequency. To delete a preset Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM Radio.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To record FM Radio broadcasting You can record an FM radio program at any time while listening to the radio. 1. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a frequency to record in FM Radio mode and tap [ ]. The <FM Radio>...
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM sensitivity To receive more or fewer FM radio frequencies, adjust the FM sensitivity. 1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode. The <FM Radio> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM Sensitivity>...
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM region You can change an FM region setting in preparation for overseas travel. 1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode. The <FM Radio> menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM Region>...
viewing datacasts VIEWING DATACASTS You can view channel posts added to <Datacasts>. Before you start - Transfer a desired channel post to the player using <EmoDio>. What are Datacasts? You can automatically receive updated information without having to visit your NOTE frequently visited news, blog and UCC sites every time.
enjoying the prime pack Prime Pack enables you to enjoy various functions such as playing games and a voice recording, etc. Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. VOICE RECORDING You can make a voice recording. To make a voice recording 1.
VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To stop voice recording 1. Tap the [Select] button during the recording. A message appears asking you if you want to listen to the fi le you just recorded. 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> or <No>...
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES Your MP3 player comes with exciting games already loaded! Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and hold [ NOTE 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack>...
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PLAYING VIDEO GAMES (Continued) Bubble Smile You have to gain as many points as possible by changing the order of three bubbles to fi t them horizontally or diagonally. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to move the combination of three bubbles. Tap [ ] to change the order of bubbles clockwise.
VIEWING THE WORLD SUBWAY MAP You can browse through the World Subway Map and noted places around stations. 1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack>...
If you have a problem with your new MP3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact your local Samsung Customer Service Centre. PROBLEM Player will not turn on. Buttons do not work. The screen will not turn on.
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PROBLEM Player is turning off. Battery life differs from the manual. EmoDio Program Malfunction Connection to your PC is disabled. The fi le transfer rate is too slow. SOLUTION • The Player is automatically turned off when the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery. •...
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fi le or data transmission. If this is the case, it may cause serious damage not only to fi les/data but also to the product. Samsung is not responsible for any data lost. • Check if the fi le is in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format.
appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP3 player. Music Videos Pictures Sound Music On Effect Bookmark Go to FM Radio DNSe Bookmark Delete Start Play Mode Bookmark Slideshow Music Play Brightness Zoom...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Rating Built-in Battery Power File Compatibility Supported Number of Folders/Files Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Play Time Temperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimensions (WxHxD) 90 _ appendix YP-Q1 DC 5.0V/ 500mA 620 mAh/ DC 3.7V AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps, 22kHz ~ 48kHz),...
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FM Frequency FM Radio FM Signal to Noise Ratio The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement. 87.5~108.0MHz FM T.H.D FM Useable 55 dB Sensitiivity 38dB appendix _ 91...
LICENSE The product player accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product player other than this product player and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product player or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination...
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CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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