![](/images/new-backgrounds/1266569/26656915x1.webp)
| DPM 9400 - User Manual |
Batteries: 60% | Batteries: 40% |
Batteries: 20% | Batteries: empty |
Status indication bar
The status indication bar may appear as follows (note that the following overview only lists the most common displays of the status indication bar):
: A dictation is being recorded.
: A sound file is being played back.
: A section of the sound file is marked for deletion.
: The whole sound file is marked for deletion.
: The sound file has index marks.
: The sound file includes spoken instructions.
Batteries
The DPM 9400 can be operated with the two standard AAA alkaline batteries delivered with the product. You can also use rechargable Philips NiMH batteries (LFH 9144). For recharging the batteries, only use the power supply LFH 9145; it can also be used for running the DPM from the mains power supply.
The power indicator on the display may appear as follows:
: The batteries are full (100%).
: 4/5 of the battery power is available (80%).
: 3/5 of the battery power available (60%).
: 2/5 of the battery power available (40%).
: 1/5 of the battery power available (20%).
: The batteries are empty and should be replaced.
If the batteries are dangerously low and should be replaced or recharged, this symbol is displayed:
Note: If the power level in the batteries drops below 2.0 V, no recording or playback is possible.
Recharging the batteries
The DPM can be operated with the rechargable Philips NiMH batteries LFH 9144. For recharging these batteries, either use the DPM Docking Station 9110 or the Philips power supply LFH 9145.
For more information on recharging the batteries with the DPM Docking Station 9110, refer to the documentation delivered with the product.
To recharge the batteries (fast recharge) with the Philips power supply LFH 9145, do the following:
1.Connect the Philips power supply LFH 9145 to the mains power supply.
2.Deactivate the DPM via the Lock/Hold switch; this starts the recharging process. Important: The DPM can become quite warm during fast recharging.
The recharging process is indicated on the DPM display with these alternating symbols: and
When recharging is finished, only the symbol for full battery power is displayed:
Note: When working with standard rechargable batteries, the DPM only displays the symbol for 80% battery power () even if the batteries have been fully recharged. The symbol for 100% battery power (
) is only displayed when completely new standard batteries (not rechargable) are inserted or when the DPM is run from the mains power supply.
4