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Getting started
Charging the batteries
The supplied rechargeable batteries can be charged either by connecting the recorder to
a computer via the supplied USB cable or using an optional AC adapter that connects via
USB.
Charging the Batteries from a Computer via USB
The supplied rechargeable batteries can be charged by connecting the recorder to a
computer via USB. Be sure the batteries are correctly inserted in the recorder before
proceeding (☞ P.12).
NOTE
• Before charging the batteries,
insert the rechargeable batteries
provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]
(☞ P. 12, P. 100).
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder
to malfunction.
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Start the computer.
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After confirming that the
recorder is stopped or off,
connect it to the computer
using the USB cable.
• The recorder will display a
[Charging] dialog and start charging
the batteries. The LED indicator light
will turn on.
• Charging has finished when the
battery indicator changes to [ ].
Battery indicator
Charging time: About 3 hours*
* Approximate time needed to fully
charge completely flat batteries at
room temperature. Battery charging
time will depend on the amount of
remaining power and the state of
the batteries.