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Getting started
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Batteries
Battery indicator
As the battery loses its remaining charge,
the battery indicator on the display
changes as follows:
•
[
] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery or
replace it with a fresh one. When the
battery has run out [
] and [
Battery
low
] appear, and operation stops.
Battery precautions
•
The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
•
Always turn the power off before
replacing the battery. Files may be
damaged if the battery is removed
while the voice recorder is recording or
performing an operation such as erasing
a file.
•
If the batteries are removed from the
voice recorder, the [
Time & Date
] screen
is displayed automatically when the
power is turned on. See
“
”
(
g
the procedure.
•
When not using the voice recorder for
an extended period, always remove the
battery before storage.
•
The continuous battery usage time is
reduced when using a microSD card
(
g
•
The continuous battery usage time will
vary depending on the performance of
the battery in use (
g
P.89).
Rechargeable batteries
WS-883 model only
Read the information below carefully when
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
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Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
battery before use.
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Operating temperature
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-
based products. Their performance
can vary even when used within the
recommended operating temperature
range. This variation is normal.
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Recommended temperature
ranges
When powering voice recorder: 0 to
42°C (32 to 107.6°F)
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to
95°F)
During long-term storage: -20 to 30°C
(-4 to 86°F)
Use of a rechargeable battery outside
the temperature ranges above may result
reduced in battery performance or life.
When not using the voice recorder for an
extended period, remove the rechargeable
battery before storage to prevent fluid
leakage or rust.
