User manual SONY ICD-BX112

[. . . ] Message List LO BATT Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with new ones. PLAY/STOP·ENTER button* ­ (review/fast backward), + (cue/fast forward) button Speaker (headphone) jack Operation indicator ERASE button VOL (volume) ­/+* button (repeat) A-B button REC/PAUSE button * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. "HOLD" will flash, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. Setting the clock after preparing a power source Selecting a folder Other operations * The following operations are for when "EASY-S" (Easy Search function) is set to "OFF. " 1 Set the year. Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow so that all buttons will be unlocked. Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation. [. . . ] When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display. ) Index to parts and controls Front Step 4: Setting the Clock Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time, the year section flashes in the display window. Notes Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0. 0005% mercury or 0. 004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons When using the built-in speaker or recording a message, the AVLS function does not work. The AVLS function is effective by default. If you want to turn off the function and play back messages at the original volume, use the menu to set "AVLS" to "OFF. " When the IC recorder is turned off, the IC recorder is set to a moderate volume level automatically. When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes, the last one of the indication flashes. If the remaining recording time display mode is selected, the remaining recording time display will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute. The display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and and "FULL" will flash in the display window for about 3 seconds. To continue recording, erase some of the messages first. Listening Starting playback 1 Press [ (folder)/MENU] to select the folder ( , , , , or ). message you want to play. 2 Press [­] or [+] to select the Recording Operation indicator 3 Press [ PLAY/STOP·ENTER]. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu, the operation indicator does not light. ) Built-in microphone (microphone) jack* Display window (folder)/MENU button DIVIDE button (stop) button Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the recording or playback mode. When the HOLD function is activated, the yellow marking appears beside the switch. REC/PAUSE 4 Press [VOL ­/+] to adjust the volume. To stop playback 1 Press [ (stop)]. About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold [ (folder)/MENU] to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. [. . . ] In particular, be careful in the following situations. When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc. When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet. When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity. [. . . ]