Replacing The Batteries - Sony ICD-BM1 Service Manual

ICD-BM1/BM1PRO

Replacing the Batteries

The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.
Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
• When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you
remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting
or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the
date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will
remain.
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery remain indication
: Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.
m
: The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed
and the unit will stop operation.
Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))
(Recording mode:) ST
In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours
In continuous playback*: Approx. 6.5 hours
* When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume
level
* The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
4
Press ENTER.
The date and time setting window is
displayed. The year digits will flash.
5
Set the date and time.
1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select the digits of the year.
2 Press ENTER.
The month digit will flash.
3 Set the month, day, and the time in
sequence, then press ENTER.
The menu mode will be displayed again.
6
Press MENU.
The window will return to the normal display.
To cancel the operation
Press CANCEL to return to the previous step of the operations.
To display the current time
Press ENTER while the unit is in the stop mode
(page 27).
The current time will be displayed for three
seconds.
Note
When no "Memory Stick" is inserted or the power is
turned off, the current time will not be displayed.
4
SP LP
Approx. 14 hours Approx. 16 hours
Approx. 7.5 hours Approx. 8.5 hours
7 GB
9 GB
Step 2: Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and
time.
Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or
when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a
certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.
MENU
POWER
ENTER
CANCEL
1
Slide POWER to ON.
The IC recorder is turned on.
2
Press MENU.
The menu mode will be displayed in the
display window.
3
Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select "DATE&TIME".
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GB
Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into
the IC Recorder
Notes
• Make sure to insert or remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is turned off.
• Never remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is accessing the "Memory
Stick". (The OPR indicator flashes in orange.)
1
Slide and open the "Memory Stick" slot cover.
2
Insert a "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot with the
terminal side facing inside the recorder. Insert it firmly until it
clicks into place.
Note
Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in a
different direction. It may cause
malfunction of the unit.
3
Close the "Memory Stick" slot cover.
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Jog lever
Press up (>).
Press down (.).