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3.4.2 Battery level indication
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
Full
Two-thirds full
Half full
Low
Empty
*
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be
replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
3.4 Connect and charge
Your player will be charged when connected to the PC.
3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable
1
Connect the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port at the bottom of the player, the
other end to your PC.
2
The player will start to charge as soon as it is connected to your PC.
3
Charge your player for at least 5 hours before using it for the first time. The battery* will
be fully charged (100%) in 4 hours and 80% charged in 2 hours.
Note
The player is fully charged when the charging animation stops and
is
displayed. Your fully charged player will allow up to 10 hours* of music playback.
Note
When the batteries are almost empty, the low battery screen
blinks. Your
player will power down in less than 60 seconds. Your player will save all settings and un-
finished recordings before it powers down.
