3Attach the battery case to the player securely and fasten the screw in the direction of LOCK.

Note

If the cover on the external battery case is slid in the direction of during play, playback may stop.

Checking the remaining power of the battery

The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further.

   

“Lo Batt” *

* Beep sounds.

When the battery is depleted, charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery with a new one.

Notes

•The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. For example, one section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.

•Depending on the operating conditions, the display may increase or decrease relative to the actual power remaining.

Battery life 1)

When using one NH-14WM rechargeable battery (charged for about 5 hours 2))

 

G-PROTECTION

 

“1”

“2”

Audio CD

18

17

ATRAC CD 3)

40

40

MP3 CD 4)

22

22

When using the external battery case (one alkaline battery 5))

 

G-PROTECTION

 

“1”

“2”

Audio CD

30

27

ATRAC CD 3)

60

60

MP3 CD 4)

33

33

When using one NH-14WM rechargeable battery and the external battery case (one alkaline battery 5))

 

G-PROTECTION

 

“1”

“2”

Audio CD

48

44

ATRAC CD 3)

100

100

MP3 CD 4)

55

55

1)Measured value using the JEITA standard (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)

Playing time shown is approximate hours, when you use the player on a flat and stable surface and “POWER SAVE” is set to “2” (page 31). This value varies depending on how the player is used.

2)Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.

3)Recorded at 48 kbps

4)Recorded at 128 kbps

5)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (produced in Japan)

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