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All SoundDock Portable systems are shipped with an iPod insert already inserted into the dock. It
is purposely over-sized and allows any iPod with a docking connector to be plugged in. It does
not, however, provide mechanical support to the iPod, and it is highly recommended that the
appropriate insert from Apple be used.
Additionally, SoundDock Portable systems are shipped with an insert that is appropriate for use
with an iPod Nano. This is because it is considered especially important that an insert be used
with a Nano.
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BATTERY
IPOD INSERTS
SoundDock
®
Portable uses a 4-cell lithium-ion rechargeable battery similar to those used for
laptop computers. It comes in black or white to match the console.
The battery comes already attached to the SoundDock Portable console. A spring loaded coin
screw serves as the attachment mechanism. Electrically, connection is made through an 8-pin
blade connector.
The battery contains the cells, protection circuitry, fuel-gauging circuitry and charging circuitry. It
is not serviceable and must be recycled or returned to the vendor if it is not working properly.
Note that the SoundDock Portable battery expected life time is about 3 years or 300 charging
cycles. Additional batteries are available separately.