OPERATION MANUAL
Using with the Rechargeable Battery
Do not force the battery cover open too far.
AC 120V 60Hz
Charge mode
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully.
1 Insert the rechargeable battery.
2 Move the Charge/Operation switch to charge mode.
3 Place the portable MD into the battery charger and connect the AC adaptor.
●After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get slightly warm. This is normal.
●When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the bat- tery will not be charged.
To the DC IN 5V jack
Checking Displays
Checking the remaining amount of battery levelThe remaining amount of battery level is shown
by the battery indicator ( 
) during operation.
How to read the battery indicator
When the battery | When the battery |
level is high | low is very low |
●When the battery is completely discharged, the battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
●When the battery has run completely out, “BATT EMPTY (LoBATT)” will appear. Then, the power will be discon- nected automatically.
Notes:
●If you use the battery which you stopped charging half- way, “
” may appear. It does not mean that the bat- tery is completely charged.
●The battery indicator will not correctly display the remain- ing capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power has been turned on.
●When the AC adaptor or a separately available car adap- tor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown.
●The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation be- ing performed. This is normal.
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