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Charging by connecting to a computer via USB

"For WS-500M:

You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder (P.10).

1Boot the PC.

2Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder.

3While pressing the STOP 4 button, connect to the PC’s USB port.

Notes

The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be charged when the PC is in standby mode.

Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected.

If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that cannot be charged is in the recorder. Replace the batteries with supplied ones at once (P. 10).

Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to [<] (charging time: approximately 3 hours *).

* It shows the approximate time when charging the rechargeable battery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature. The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries.

You cannot charge when [;]* or [=]** blinks. Charge the batteries at the temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

*[;]: When surrounding temperature is lower than 5°C (41°F).

**[=]: When surrounding temperature is higher than 35°C (95°F).

When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged, replace them with new ones.

Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations.

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