977TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The recorder is in HOLD mode.The recorder is in HOLD mode.The batteries are dead.Low remaining internal flash memory.The maximum number of files has beenreached.MUSIC mode is active.The earphone is connected.The VOLUME button is set to 0.The file is locked.The recorder was shaken during recording.The recorder was placed near a cell phoneor fluorescent lamp while recording orduring playback.The microphone sensitivity is too low.The maximum number of index marks (16)has been reached.The file is locked.A non-standard AC adapter is being used.The destination folder for downloading wasother than the music A folder.VOICE mode is active.MUSIC mode is active.Wrong folder.SymptomNothing appearson the displayWon’t startUnable to recordNo playback toneheardUnable to eraseNoise heardduring playbackRecording leveltoo lowUnable to setindex marksWon’t work withAC adapterCannot find thedownloaded fileCannot find therecorded voiceActionVerify polarity is correct.Replace with new batteries ( P.10).Release the recorder from HOLD( P.91).Release the recorder from HOLD( P.91).Replace with new batteries ( P.10).Erase unnecessary files ( P.77).Check another folder.Switch to VOICE mode ( P.11).Unplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker.Adjust the VOLUME button.Unlock the file ( P.80).Move the recorder.Set the microphone sensitivity toCONFERENCE mode and try again( P.28).Erase unnecessary index marks( P.39).Unlock the file ( P.80).Use the Olympus A321 (for US,Canada) or A322 (for Europe exceptU.K) AC adapter (Optional).Copy the music file into the music Afolder.Switch to MUSIC mode ( P.11).Switch to VOICE mode ( P.11).Switch to the right folder.