181Charging Battery PackCharging Battery PackCharge the Ni-MH RechargeableBattery Pack using the CradleThe Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack in therecorder can be charged by connecting the ACadapter or USB cable to the cradle with therecorder set in it.Charging using Cradle and AC AdapterConnect the AC adapter to the cradle.For connection procedures, see P.75.When using the AC adapter for charging, connect thepower plug to the cradle AC connector (☞ P.21).Firmly press the recorder all the way intothe cradle as shown in the illustration.CHARGE indicator light glows red and the chargingstarts.The light goes out when the charging is complete.You can charge the Ni-MH RechargeableBattery Pack in the recorder using the cradlein combination with the USB cable or ACAdapter. Or by directly connecting the ACAdapter or USB cable to the recorder.Battery pack need to be fully charged beforefirst use.Full charge time: Approximately 3 hours.CHARGE indicator lightCharging using Cradle and USB CableConnect the USB cable to the cradle.For connection procedures, see P.75.Turn the recorder’s POWER switch OFF (☞P.22), then firmly press the recorder all theway into the cradle as shown in theillustration.CHARGE indicator light glows red and the chargingstarts.The light goes out when the charging is complete.When the recorder is connected to a USB cable whileits POWER switch is turned OFF, only charging willbe performed, and the computer will not recognize itas a drive.