The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/Date setup process.

Setting Time/Date (TIME)

Time/Date Setting

If you have set the time and date, information as to when a file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function (☞ P.20).

When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the hour indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following steps 4 through 5 described below.

(TIME)

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Changing the Time/Date

1 Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.26).

2 Press the +/9 or –/0button until “TIME” flashes on the display.

3 Press the PLAY button.

4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time and date:

1Press the +/9 or –/0to select a value.

2Press the PLAY button to set the value.

•Time and date setup proceeds in the order of hour, minute, year, month, and date.

5 Press the STOP button.

The menu screen closes and “END” flashes.