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Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) Operation: Becoming Familiar with the Player

How do I explain safety instructions to the patron?

Patrons need to know how to use their players safely. The chart below summarizes the most important safety instructions and suggests points to emphasize when talking to patrons. See the complete Important Safety Instructions which come with the player in the Training Tools section below.

Safety Instructions	Points to Emphasize when Talking to Patrons
Do not use the player around water or in high-moisture environments.
Clean the player with a dry cloth or cloth dampened with a diluted (not full strength) mild detergent cleaning solution. Unplug the player before cleaning.	Plain water will remove most dirt from the player.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. Tuck unused portions of the power cord into the back of the player.	Walking with the cord dangling is a serious potential hazard. Make sure patrons know how to tuck the power cord into the storage area at the back of the player.
Always place the player on a stable, horizontal, flat, dry surface and keep the nonskid feet clean.
Do not open the player!	Do not open the player!
Do not insert foreign objects into the player.
If any buttons are damaged, do not use the player.	Return damaged player for service and request a replacement.
Do not cover the player with a blanket or clothing while the player is connected to AC power.

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Training Tools for How do I explain safety instructions to the patron?

PowerPoint for Introducing Digital Talking Book Machines - This PowerPoint training session provides an overview of the digital talking book machines (DTBMs). Instructions for operating the standard and advanced players are included. Slides can be projected for group training. Extensive speaker notes are provided. Slides and notes can be printed out as handouts.

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PowerPoint

Important Safety Instructions - This document arrives in the box with the player and contains instructions for safe operation.

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Important Safety Instructions - MS Word
Important Safety Instructions (Spanish) - PDF
Important Safety Instructions - PDF
Important Safety Instructions - braille

Standard Player User Guide - This document provides information about unpacking and using the standard player including button operation, cartridges, and battery information and safety instructions. It is valuable to keep handy for answering patron questions. You can access the user guide in both Spanish and English.

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Standard Player User Guide (English)
Standard Player User Guide (Spanish)

Advanced Player User Guide - This document provides information about unpacking and using the advanced player including button operation, cartridges, and battery information and safety instructions. It is valuable to keep handy for answering patron questions. You can access the user guide in both Spanish and English.

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Advanced Player User Guide (English)
Advanced Player User Guide (Spanish)

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