VQT3T1499ENGLISHTurning the Power ON/OFF/Hold functionON / OFF OPR HOLDOPR/HOLD switchTurning the power ON:Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side to turn thepower on. Then, the display lights on.Set the current date and time when turning this unit onfor the first time. (➜ page 10)Turning the power OFF:Slide and hold the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side for1 second or more.g About the battery indicatorBlinkingThe remaining battery level is displayed as below whilethis unit is operating.* If the battery runs out, “ ” blinks. Replace the batteryor charge the rechargeable battery as soon as possible.* Please replace battery within approx. 1 minute forpreservation of the clock data.* Depending on the battery status or the operationcontent to use, even if the power turns off due to thebattery exhaustion, this unit may be used for a while ifturned on again. However, the unit may suddenly turn offduring operation due to the low level of battery.* Some level of battery is required when recording, orperforming Deleting files (➜ page 17), Dividing files(➜ page 44), Deleting index (➜ page 33), FORMAT(➜ page 53). If the battery indicator shows “ ”(blinking) and these operations are performed, thepower turns OFF due to the battery exhaustion.g Auto power offThe power automatically turns off after a preset time (thefactory setting is 15 minutes) elapses while recording ispaused or stopped. (➜ page 52)g Using the Hold functionButton operations are ignored when you set Hold on.Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [HOLD] side duringrecording or playback.* When the Hold function is on, button operation isignored even if the unit is on (“HOLD ON” is displayed).Accordingly, operation mistakes (i.e. Recording orplayback stopping midway) can be prevented.