12. Information on battery disposal


12.1 Battery disposal

Mandatory information as per the German Battery Ordinance (Batterieverordnung, BattV)

Rechargeables and other batteries must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, consumers are required by law to return batteries and rechargeables they no longer use. Please only dispose of batteries and rechargeables through the appropriate retailers or battery collection points. By doing so, you are helping to protect the environment.

Since 1998, the German Battery Ordinance has required all citizens to dispose of used batteries and rechargeables exclusively through retailers or dedicated battery collection points. Retailers and manufacturers are required to take back these batteries and rechargeables free of charge and properly recycle or dispose of them as hazardous waste.

The Li-polymer battery installed in this device is labeled with the following symbol (consisting of a crossed-out garbage can and the type of battery used).

Please note: If your tolino eReader is no longer working, connect it to a power supply unit overnight using the original USB cable. If your tolino eReader still won't start up on the following day, you can have the battery replaced by your warrantor. If your warranty has expired, you will receive a cost estimate for this service.
Important note: You cannot remove the battery from your tolino eReader yourself. If you would like to dispose of your tolino eReader, you can return the device to your book retailer or send it back to the warrantor. Of course you can also drop your device off at your local recycling center. Please see the warranty for the address of your warrantor.

12.2 Saving energy

Saving energy is a major issue nowadays. That's why we're constantly working to improve and extend the battery performance of your tolino eReader. As a result, your tolino eReader uses a lot less power than a smartphone or tablet. And that makes it possible for you to use your tolino eReader for up to several weeks without having to recharge it once.