Replacing The Battery; Thin" Version; Standard Version - Archos Gmini 500 Series User Manual

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Replacing the battery

Replacing the battery
Your Gmini™ 500 has a removable battery. You may want to purchase a second battery for cases when you know
that you will be unable to recharge your Gmini™ 500 before the supplied battery runs out. Refer to the chapter
Settings – Power Settings for information about getting the most use from the battery.
Before removing the battery, disconnect the charger/adapter and switch off the device.

17.1 "Thin" version

17.1 "Thin" version
On the "Thin" version of the Gmini™ 500, the battery is located on the left half at the back of the device. To take
out the battery, slide the button on the bottom of the Gmini™ 500 towards the right, then slide the battery towards
the top and lift it out. To replace the battery, lower it straight into the compartment. Be sure to leave a gap between
the bottom edge of the Gmini™ 500 and the battery (1). Slide the battery towards the bottom of the Gmini™ 500.
This action should anchor the battery in the compartment (2).
Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to the user.
Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery.
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17.2 Standard version

17.2 Standard version
Your Gmini ™ 500 has a removable battery. You may want to purchase a second battery for cases when you know
that you will be unable to recharge your Gmini
Settings – Power Settings for information about getting the most use from the battery.
Before removing the battery, disconnect the charger/adapter and switch off the device.
Two batteries are available for the Gmini
in the same way. To take out the battery, move the sliding button on the left hand side of the device downwards.
You can now lift the battery from the left edge. To replace a battery, hold it with the 2 plastic notches towards
the right and slide it into the battery compartment (1). Then, lower the battery into its compartment (2). Finally,
remember to move the slider latch towards the top of the Gmini
compartment (3).
Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to the user.
Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery.
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500 before the supplied battery runs out. Refer to the chapter
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500 in order to secure the battery inside its
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