Sony MZ-R55 Operating Instructions - Page 27

►Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder . . . - a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM (supplied) With supplied battery case ... - two LR6 (size AA) alkaline gatteries (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery Before using the supplied NH-14WM nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery for the first time, charge it in the recorder. I Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. to wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) 0 0 to DC IN 3V 2 Insert the NH-14WM into the recorder and close the lid. ■/CHARGE 3 Press ■/CHARGE. "charging" flashes, appears in the display, and charging starts. ci 3, • Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours. To cancel charging, press ■/CHARGE. Notes •Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. • Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. • When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Repeat discharging and recharging a few times. The battery life should return to normal. • When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life, replace it. • When carrying the rechargeable battery, keep it in the supplied carrying case. It is dangerous to carry the battery out of its case in your pocket or a bag together with metallic objects such as key rings, as this may cause a short circuit. - Remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder when it is not to be used for a long time. $129 et 0 27