Safety cautions on handling batteries

Always follow the points below when using batteries to avoid electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing, ingestion, etc.

•Electrolyte leakage or corrosion may occur if batteries are kept inside the recorder for prolonged periods of time. If the recorder is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to prevent electrolyte leakage.

•Make sure that the + and – markings on the batteries are aligned with the corresponding markings in the battery case and the battery holder.

•Do not insert old or exhausted batteries into the recorder.

•Do not mix the type of battery, and do not use both old and new batteries together.

•If the recorder does not operate correctly, replace the old batteries with new ones.

•If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the battery holder, and then insert new batteries.

Battery remaining indicator

The recorder operates using commercially available AA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. During operation, the battery remaining indicator is as follows.

IndicatorMeaning

There is still ample battery power remaining.

The amount of battery power remaining has decreased to approximately half.

Only a small amount of battery power remaining.

There is not enough battery power remaining to record or playback. Either replace the batteries with new ones, or recharge the rechargeable batteries.

If you continue recording while this indicator is flashing, recording/playback will stop, and the recorder will shut down.

The AC adapter is being used. The adapter power supply is valid.

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