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Removing batteries
Battery compartment is located in the bottom of the unit.
1.
Remove the battery compartment door.
2.
Remove four AA type batteries.
3.
Close the battery compartment door.
Safety cautions on handling batteries
Always follow the points below when using batteries to avoid
electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing, ingestion, etc.
• Electrolyte leakage or corrosion may occur if batteries are kept
inside the recorder for prolonged periods of time. If the recorder
is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to
prevent electrolyte leakage.
• Makesure thatthe +and –markingsonthebatteriesare aligned
with the corresponding markings in the battery case and the
battery holder.
• Donotinsertoldorexhaustedbatteriesintotherecorder.
• Do not mixthetypeof battery, and donotuseboth old and new
batteries together.
• Iftherecorderdoesnotoperatecorrectly,replacetheoldbatteries
with new ones.
• If electrolytehas leaked,thoroughly wipetheinsideof thebattery
holder, and then insert new batteries.
• Donotkeepthebatteryinaplaceexposedtodirectsunlightorin
places with extremely high temperatures, such as near a heater.
• Usedbatteriesshouldbedisposedofinaccordancewiththelocal
regulations regarding battery disposal.
Battery remaining indicator
The recorder operates using commercially available AA size alkaline
or Ni-MH batteries. During operation, the battery remaining indicator
is as follows.
Indicator Meaning
There is still ample battery power remaining.
The amount of battery power remaining has decreased
to approximately half.
Only a small amount of battery power remaining.
There is not enough battery power remaining to record
or playback. Either replace the batteries with new ones,
or recharge the rechargeable batteries.
If you continue recording while this indicator is flashing,
recording/playback will stop, and the recorder will shut
down.
The AC adapter is being used. The adapter power
supply is valid.
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