Varta 57662 101 401 User Manual

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Varta – Highlighting 125 years 
of battery expertise
1887 
1887 – the beginning
Founding father A. Müller launches Büsche & Müller
1893 
1893 – lighting up the arctic
The polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen sets sail to explore the Arctic Ocean.
On board the ’Fram’: batteries made by VARTA’s predecessor, AFA.
the 20s  
the 1920s – the portable radio arrives 
A treat for the ears appeared on the market in the mid-1920s. 
The ideal batteries for powering radios take the market by storm – 
the portable radio is born!
the 50s 
1950s – tiny cells with enormous benefits
How to be big when you’re small! The first button cells 
start to make life easier – a new age begins for people 
with hearing aids and manufacturers of watches.
the 60s  
1960s – the right colour, the right battery
Which battery do I need? The 1960s bring 3 colours – yellow, 
red and blue – to indicate 3 different energy needs.
It just couldn’t be easier!
1969  
1969 – Varta on the moon 
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. 1969 saw 
Neil Armstrong taking his first steps on the moon – along for the 
ride: batteries made by VARTA.
the 80s   
1980s – three times the power
VARTA begins the production of alkaline batteries. The innovation: 
app. 3 times more power than conventional zinc-carbon batteries.
2004   
2004 – Fast, faster, 15 minutes
An end to endless charging cycles: 
VARTA Consumer amazes the market with the 15-minute charger –
 the world’s fastest battery charging system of its time.
2012   
2012 – Varta Consumer relaunched
VARTA sets new standards with improved product performance, 
boldly communicated to consumers. 
Find out more: www.varta-consumer.com