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Rechargeable batteries
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
range
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 in
drops 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.
Batteries
NOTE
•
The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
•
When replacing the battery, use an AAA
alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404). Operation is not
guaranteed. If a battery from another
manufacturer is used.
•
The [
Battery
] screen appears
automatically after you have replaced
the battery. You can also use a menu
operation to display this screen and set
the battery (
☞
P.49). After replacing
the battery, turn on the power and
then make sure you set the settings on
the [
Battery
] screen and [
Time & Date
]
screen before recording.
•
You may need to reset the time/date
if the battery is removed from the
voice recorder for over one minute,
or if the battery is quickly removed
and replaced. See “
Setting the time/
date [Time & Date]
” (
☞
P.49) for the
procedure.
•
Due to the nature of nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries, new
batteries and batteries not used for an
extended period (one month or more)
may not charge completely. The battery
should become fully charged after
charging and discharging the battery
up to three times.
•
Always dispose rechargeable batteries
in the legally prescribed manner. Before
disposing rechargeable batteries that
are not fully discharged, take steps to
prevent shorting such as insulating
their terminals with tape.
