7
GB
Getting Started
Replacing the Batteries
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.
Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
• When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you
remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting
display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this
case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting,
however, will remain.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• You can also use AAA size rechargeable batteries (page 8).
• When you connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not supplied) to the
unit (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models), the
battery remain indication does not appear.
Battery remain indication
: Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.
m
: The unit will stop operation.
Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))
(Recording mode:) ST (Stereo) SP LP
In continuous recording: Approx. 13 hours Approx. 15 hours Approx. 18 hours
In continuous playback: Approx. 6.5 hours Approx. 7.5 hours Approx. 8.5 hours
* When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume
level
* The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
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