3.4 Connect and charge
When you connect the player to the PC directly, it automatically charges.
3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable
1Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 2 hours.
>The battery1 has a 100% charge after 2 hours and an 80% charge after 1 hour.
2Connect the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port at the left side of the player, the other end directly to your PC.
>The player will start to charge as soon as it is connected to your PC.
Note The player is fully charged when the charging animation stops and is displayed
.Your fully charged player will allow up to 30 hours1 of music playback.
3.4.2 Battery level indication
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
Full | Half full | Low | Empty |
Note When the batteries are almost empty, the low battery screen 
blinks.The player saves all settings and unfinished recordings and switches off in less than 60 seconds.
1Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
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