5
Getting Star
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Getting Started
Before you power-up the portable and begin recording, you must
perform the following operations:
• Install a fully charged battery.
• Format the Voicedata™ M card.
• Set the portable’s Date and Time.
• Perform the Additional Set Up Procedures, page 7, as needed.
Installing the Battery
• Remove the battery compartment cover, and install the NiMH battery.
Charging the Battery
—See the Appendix for charging information.
Installing the Voicedata™ M card
1 Seat the Voicedata™ M card (label face-up) in the M card
compartment as shown.
2 Gently push the M card down until it locks into place.
Removing the Voicedata™ M card
The arrow on the M card compartment
latch shows the direction to push the
latch in order to remove the M card.
Warning:
Avoid touching any of the
components inside the M card
compartment. Dust and oil can damage
the contacts through which the portable
transfers M card data.
Turning On the Express Portable
• Press the On/Off Button to turn the portable either on or off.
The portable will display a power-up message followed by the Main
menu (NEW, FIND, SET).
You can operate the portable while it is plugged into an AC Adapter
The adapter plugs into the portable’s Power Jack.
