Olympus DP-311 - Manual (Page 2)

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital
Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions
for information about using the product
correctly and safely. Keep the instructions
handy for future reference. To ensure successful
recording, we recommend that you test the
record function and volume before use.
• The contents of this document are subject
to change without notice. Contact our
Customer Support Center for the latest
information relating to product names and
model numbers.
• Illustrations of the screen and the recorder
shown in this manual may diff er from
the actual product. The utmost care has
been taken to ensure the integrity of this
document but should you happen to fi nd a
questionable item, error or omission, please
contact our Customer Support Center.
• Olympus does not accept any liability for
passive damages or damage of any kind
incurred due to data loss resulting from a
defect of the product, repair performed
by a third party other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station, or for
any other reason.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• SD and SDHC are registered trademarks of SD
Card Association.
• Avoid recording or playing back near cellular
phones or other wireless equipment, as they
may cause interference and noise. If you
experience noise, move to another place, or
move the recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit
yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
• Do not insert a card other than SD or SDHC
card into the recorder.
If you accidentally insert such a card, do
not try to forcibly remove it but contact our
repair center or service station.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded contents in the memory may be
corrupted or erased due to reasons such as
operating errors, unit malfunction, or during
repair work. Also, when contents are saved in
the memory for long periods of time or are
used repeatedly, operations such as writing
to, reading from, or deletion of contents may
not be possible.
• It is recommended to back up and save
important contents to other media such as a
computer hard disk.
• Olympus does not accept any liability
for passive damages or damage of any
kind incurred due to corruption or loss of
recorded content, regardless of nature or
cause.
Batteries:
f Danger:
• Batteries should never be exposed to fl ame,
heat, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Never store batteries where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to
high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a
heat source, etc.
f Warning:
• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly
onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the
= and - terminals
together. This may cause fi re, overheating or
electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the batteries, be
sure to put them in the provided case to
protect their terminals. Do not carry or store
the batteries with any metal objects (such as
key rings).
If this warning is not followed, fi re,
overheating or electric shock may occur.
• Do not insert the batteries with their = and
- terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets into your
eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water
and consult your doctor at once.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium
or any other non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use any batteries with a torn or
cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• If you notice anything unusual when using
this product such as abnormal noise, heat,
smoke, or a burning odor:
1 remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
• Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not
allow water to contact the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the batteries
insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you fi nd
something wrong with them such as leakage,
color change or deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the charging is still
incomplete after the specifi ed time it should
take.
• Should any batteries liquid get on skin or
clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water.
• Keep batteries away from fi re.
f Caution:
• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.
• When using rechargeable batteries that
have not been used for a while, be sure to
recharge them before use.
• Rechargeable batteries have a limited
lifetime. When the operating time becomes
shorter even if the rechargeable battery is
fully charged under the specifi ed condition,
replace it with a new one.
Introduction Introduction EN
Safe and proper usage
General precautions:
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed automobile
under direct sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed
to excessive moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top of or
near electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.