Philips SA5225 - Manual (Page 13)

2 Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings.
3.4.2 Battery level indication
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
Full Two-thirds full Half full Low Empty
3.4 Connect and charge
When you connect the player to the PC, it automatically charges.
3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable
1 Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 5 hours.
> The battery 2 has a 100% charge after 4 hours and an 80% charge after 2 hours.
2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port at the bottom of the player, the
other end to your PC.
> The player will start to charge as soon as it is connected to your PC.
Note The player is fully charged when the charging animation stops and is displayed.
Your fully charged player will allow up to 30 hours 2 of music playback.
Note When the batteries are almost empty, the battery screen blinks.The player
saves all settings and unfinished recordings and switches off in less than 60 seconds.