•The battery charging stand and the recorder may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.

•Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored.

•If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount, replace with the new one.

•If the recorder will be unused for a long time, remove the rechargeable battery, remove the recorder from the battery charging stand and remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

•When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case.

•Do not break open the shutter.

•Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.

•Attach the supplied disc label only in the space designated for it on the disc. Do not stick it on any other disc surface.

On cleaning

•Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.

•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt.

•Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a disc.

•To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/ earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.

•Clean the terminals on the rechargeable battery with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.

On battery

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:

•Install the + and – poles of the battery correctly.

•When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the battery.

•If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.

On mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

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