Charging Battery

You can charge the Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack in the recorder when you set the recorder in the cradle. The battery is usually shipped partially charged. You need to charge the battery before first use.

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AC adapter

AC cable

AC connector

The plug type varies depending on the country where sold.

1 Connect the AC adapter or USB cable to the cradle.

For connection procedures, see P.54.

When using the adapter for charging, connect the power plug to the charger’s AC connector.

2 Turn ON the recorder and, remaining the slide switch at the STOP position, set it vertically in the cradle.

CHARGE indicator lamp glows red and the charging starts. The lamp goes out when the charging is complete.

Recommended temperature range for use

Discharging (when using appliance): 0°C - 50°C/32°F - 122°F

Charging: 0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°F

Storage: –20°C - 30°C/–4°F - 86°F

Using the batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life.

In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the batteries from the products when you will not be using them for a long time, and store them separately.

Charging Battery

CHARGE indicator lamp

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Notes

Charge the battery often for first few uses. Battery performs better after several full charge/discharge cycles.

Batteries other than the supplied battery cannot be charged.

If you charge the battery right after charging is complete, it will take only few minutes to charge the battery.

The PC must be ON when charging battery via the USB cable connection.

Charging battery via the USB cable connection may not be successful depending on the power supply capacity of your PC. Use the AC adapter instead.

If you change the recorder to AUDIO device while charging battery only via the USB cable connection, charging may

stop.

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• Do not set or remove the recorder from the cradle while it is in operation.

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Olympus DS-4000 Charging Battery, Connect the AC adapter or USB cable to the cradle, Recommended temperature range for use

DS-4000 specifications

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