Olympus DS 20 DS-2000 Instructions - Purchased In or After September 2002 (Eng - Page 11

Replacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Replacing Batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → "BATTERY LOW" When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and "BATTERY LOW" appears on the display. When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. AAA alkaline batteries* are recommended. * The two AAA alkaline batteries provide approximately 11 hours of continuous recording and playback. Battery life depends on the operating environment and other conditions. Using the AC Adapter Notes • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file may corrupt the file. • Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time. • Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands. • If it takes longer than 3 minutes to replace dead batteries, the internal rechargeable backup battery will be exhausted, so you may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries. • Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. REC STOP INDEX MENU ERASE Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder's power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration. Always stop recording before connection. Otherwise it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. • Always stop recording before connection or disconnection. • When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet. • Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port. 11