User manual SONY ACC-UNQ

[. . . ] The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. [. . . ] This may result in overheating or other malfunction. even if the CHARGE lamp is not turned on , the charger is still connected to the power. If the charger malfunctions, unplug the power plug from the wall outlet. Be careful not to jar, crush, drop or otherwise damage the battery charger. Do not let water get on the battery charger. Do not put any foreign objects into the charger. Do not leave a battery that is charging near small children. Do not use the battery charger in environments with excessive humidity, oily smoke or steam. Make sure your hands are completely dry before touching the battery charger. Do not touch the battery charger or the batteries while the charger is charging. Do not cover the battery charger, for example with a cloth or a cushion. Do not charge any batteries other than Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. If you use manganese, alkaline, or similar batteries, they make leak or explode. If the batteries are not inserted properly, the terminals of the battery charger may be damaged, or the batteries may not charge properly. Before using the batteries for the first time, be sure that they are fully charged beforehand. After batteries have been fully charged, quickly remove them from the charger. If you allow them to remain in the charger for a long time, the performance of the batteries may deteriorate. Just after the charging lamp goes out, the batteries are still hot. To obtain the best performance from the batteries, use up the charge completely, and then recharge them fully, repeating this process several times. When you buy batteries, or when they haven't been used for a long time, the charge they hold may be less than expected. this is a characteristic of such batteries. However, if you use up the charge completely, and then recharge them, after a few times, they will again accept a full charge. [. . . ] When you are not using the unit To protect the batteries, remove them from the unit. If left in place, the batteries may leak. Please be sure to keep the battery terminals clean. When you have not used the batteries for a long time, or when the terminals have become dirty, please wipe the 3 and # terminals of the batteries clean using a tissue, etc. [. . . ]