Notice ARCHOS 9

« injury or in some cases death. Electrical Device Warning Your device and its charger/adapter are electrical devices, therefore : Do not expose the ARCHOS 9, cords, or adapter/charger to rain, moisture, water, or use in humid areas. Avoid using near spillable liquids such as drinks. Do not pinch, bend, or put heavy or sharp objects on its electrical cord. Connect only peripherals and accessories that are expressly designed for the standardized connectors of the ARCHOS 9. Use only a charger/adapter that are speci?cally certi?ed for the ARCHOS 9. If using an extension cord, use a minimum cable diameter of AWG n°26 Shutdown and unplug from the adapter/charger before changing a part in the device. Unplug from the wall during a storm. General Treatment Advice Your device has delicate components inside and should be treated carefully, therefore: Do not handle the ARCHOS 9 roughly or subject it to falls, pressure, shock, or violent movement. Do not use or leave the ARCHOS 9 on soft surface such as a bed or cushion which could help the device build up heat. If your ARCHOS 9 is very cold or has been stored in a very cold environment, do not use it right away. Let it adjust to the room temperature gradually, before turning it on. If the device emits a strange oder, produces extra-ordinary heat, or makes strange noises, stop using the device, remove battery from device, and contact an ARCHOS service representative. Do not use the device while driving a car or doing any other activities in which loss of concentration could lead to potential harm to self or others. - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 ENGLISH Health warnings Using an electronic device such as the ARCHOS 9 can lead to health problems if used inappropriately, therefore: Allow a break from continued usage of at least 10 minutes per hour. Maintain enough light in the room (equivalent to that required for reading) When using headphones, do not listen to loud levels of music or sound for extended periods. Stop using headphones if you hear ringing or buzzing in your ears. Use only on a table top and where hands and wrists can comfortably access the keyboard. If you are doing much typing, keep your wrists straight and give your hands a periodic rest. Adjust your seat and table’s height appropriately. Using your device while lying or in any position other than sitting at a desk could cause musculoskeletal problems and is strongly discouraged. Be aware that being equipped with wi? capabilities, it will send and receive radio waves and that medical devices such as pacemakers may be sensitive to the generation of radio frequencies created by this device. Check with the maker of your medical equipment to make sure such interference is tolerable by the equipment. If connecting a 3G or similar transmitting device (ex: 3G USB stick) to allow connections to the internet via wireless telephone networks, your exposure to radio frequencies is increased. Inform yourself of the Speci?c Absorption Rate level for the device and what it means and what health risks are involved. Please read other important safety information at the back of this guide. - - - - - - -4 ? ENGLISH Questions about Windows®? If you have questions related to the use of Windows®, you can display the Windows® Help by clicking on the Start menu (at the bottom left of the screen), then Help and Support. Contact our Technical Support Team Visit www.archos.com/support... »