Alesis XGuitar Guide D'installation Rapide page 4

First Things First: Installing the Batteries
With no batteries, the X Guitar operates like a traditional electric guitar. However, to use
the X Guitar's built-in effects and tuner, you need to install four AA batteries (or use an
optional 9 volt adapter). Batteries are included in your X Guitar package.
To install the batteries, flip the guitar over and open the battery compartment on the back.
As with all battery-powered devices, don't mix and match new and partially used batteries,
remove the batteries if you don't intend to play the X Guitar for a month or more, and keep
the X Guitar out of extreme heat or cold.
You can expect about 30 hours of normal use with Alkaline batteries. Note that the
batteries continue to drain even if you're not playing the X Guitar, so be sure to turn the
guitar off (see instructions below) when you're done using it. (Frugal or forgetful people
may want to invest in a set of rechargeable batteries, which work very well in the X Guitar.)
If you use a 9-volt adapter, the batteries will be bypassed.
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