Olympus DM-5, DM-3 Inserting the battery, Battery cover is not attached at the time of purchase

Inserting the battery

This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-50B). Do not use any other type of battery.

1 While pushing down on the grooves using both thumbs, slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2With the back label of the battery facing up, line up the terminals of the recorder and battery. Insert the battery by sliding in direction A while pushing down in direction B.

•Be careful of the direction of the battery when inserting it.

•The supplied rechargeable battery is not fully charged. Before using the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you charge it until full (☞ P.22).

3Close the battery cover by sliding all the way in direction B while pushing down in direction A.

Notes

•Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the battery while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the battery once you see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator.

•The battery cover is not attached at the time of purchase.

•Do not use too much force when inserting the battery. Use only the method listed above to install and remove the battery. Otherwise, damage may occur.