User manual SONY VAIO VGN-AR770NC

[. . . ] And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. [. . . ] Set AVLS (under the lid) to "LIMIT. " Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. CD player Remote control Appears when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. CHARGE lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to "NORM. " You can use the HOLD function with both the CD player and remote control. You can still operate your CD player using the remote control when HOLD on the remote control is set to off. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. Note Even if the HOLD function is working, "HOLD" will not appear in the display of the remote control. 16 Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Turning off the LCD's backlight While you are using the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries, the LCD's backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every time you press a button. However, you can turn off the backlight to save the battery power. 1 2 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x (x/CHARGE for the CD player). 1 2 Remove the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries from the CD player. Insert the batteries while pressing P MODE/ . Available features To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x or x/CHARGE. To turn on the LCD's backlight Remove the batteries and then insert them without pressing P MODE/ . About the LCD's backlight The LCD's backlight is always turned on when using the AC power adaptor. 17 B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape and a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. Notes · Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. · Use the AC power adaptor for recording. · During charging, the CD player and the rechargeable batteries become hot. · Do not place coins or other metallic objects on the charging stand. If the terminals on the charging stand are accidentally brought into contact with a metallic object, they may short-circuit and begin to heat up. Battery power is getting low. Battery power is low. r Connecting to a power source Lobatt* Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, charge the batteries only when they are completely depleted. Notes · The indicator sections of roughly show the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. · Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease. 21 Using the dry batteries Make sure to use the supplied external battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: · LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 3 Connect the external battery case to the CD player. 1 Align the lines below PUSH as illustrated, then draw out the battery case while pressing PUSH. Align to EXT BATT/ DC IN 4. 5 V With the v side down When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full. r 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery case. Insert the battery case and lock the case by turning LOCK in the direction of the arrow. Battery power is getting low. r r Battery power is low. r Lobatt* Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. The batteries in the CD player and external battery case are discharged simultaneously. Notes · Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when attaching the external battery case. · When using the rechargeable batteries and dry batteries together to extend power, use fully charged rechargeable batteries and new dry batteries. 22 r Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor · Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in "Accessories (supplied/ optional). " Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug · Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. [. . . ] (page 18) c Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 18) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. (page 18) c The terminals on the CD player or the charging stand are dirty. c The external battery case is connected to the CD player. [. . . ]