111ENCharging the batteryCharging the batteryCharging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connectorWS-853 model onlyNOTE• Before charging the battery, insert therechargeable battery provided and set[Battery] to [Ni-MH] (☞ P.8, P.52).1 Start the PC.2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction of thearrow.3 After making sure the voicerecorder is stopped, connect theUSB connector to a USB port on aPC.4 Press the `OK button to startcharging the battery.• When [Battery] (☞ P.52) is set to[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging]appears on the display. Press the `OKbutton while this message is blinking.