Batteries - Olympus WS-853 User Manual

Batteries

Battery indicator
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the
battery indicator on the display changes as
follows:
• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery or
replace it with a fresh one. When the
battery has run out [
low] appear, and operation stops.
Battery precautions
• The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
• Always turn the power off before replacing
the battery. Files may be damaged if the
battery is removed while the voice recorder
is recording or performing an operation
such as erasing a file.
• If the batteries are removed from the
voice recorder, the [Time & Date] screen is
displayed automatically when the power
is turned on. See "Setting the time/
date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.52) for the
procedure.
• When not using the voice recorder for
an extended period, always remove the
battery before storage.
• The continuous battery usage time is
reduced when using a microSD card
(☞ P.76).
• The continuous battery usage time will
vary depending on the performance of the
battery in use (☞ P.76).
Read the information below carefully when
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
4 Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
] and [Battery
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
battery before use.
4 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.
4 Recommended temperature
Use of a rechargeable battery outside the
temperature ranges above may result
reduced 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.
Rechargeable batteries
WS-853 model only
ranges
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)
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