6Safe and ProperUsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future reference.• The warning symbols indicate important safetyrelated information. To protect yourself and othersfrom personal injury or damage to property, it isessential that you always read the warnings andinformation provided.General Precautions! Do not leave the recorder in hot,humid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in thesummer.! Do not store the recorder in placesexposed to excessive moisture ordust.! Do not use organic solvents such asalcohol and lacquer thinner to cleanthe unit.! Do not place the recorder on top ofor near electric appliances such asTVs or refrigerators.! Avoid recording or playing back nearcellular phones or other wirelessequipment, as they may causeinterference and noise. If youexperience noise, move to anotherplace, or move the recorder furtheraway from such equipment.! Avoid sand or dirt. These can causeirreparable damage.! Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.! Do not disassemble, repair or modifythe unit yourself.