Sony ICD-30 - Manual (Page 7)

Cutting off the Beep Sound
You can cut off the beep sound by following the steps below.
The alarm still sounds even if you set the beep sound off.
Additional Information
1 Press MENU/NEXT repeatedly until "bEEP" appears.
2 Press or to select "OFF".
3 Press HSTOP to return to the normal display.
What beep sound means
Beep Patterns Means
“ (single tone) Usual mode
“ "" (double tone) Enter/exit special mode
---------- (triple tone) Notice*
* This pattern lets you know the procedure is wrong or informs you of some
messages, such as:
— you are trying to record a note w^hen you have already recorded up to
the maximum recordable time.
— the unit has stopped functioning due to lack of battery power.
To retrieve the beep sound
Select "On" on step 2.
Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use a size AAA (LR03) alkaline
battery.
On the unit
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the
batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound
watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible damage from
the magnet used in the speaker.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate.
■> The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity.
-> The battery is weak.
-> The battery compartment lid is not closed completely.
-> The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch.
No sound comes from the speaker.
The earphone is plugged in.
-> The volume is turned down completely.
"FULL" appears even before the unit has reached the
maximum recording time and you cannot record.
-> When you have recorded 99 notes in a file, "FULL"
appears regardless of the total recorded time. To
continue recording, erase unnecessary notes or index
marks.
"FULL" appears even before the unit records 99 notes in
a file and you cannot record.
-> When you have recorded for the maximum recording
time, "FULL" appears regardless of the total number
of recorded indexes. To continue recording, erase
unnecessary notes.
"-------- "is dispiayed.
-> You have not set the clock.
-> The recorded date is not displayed if you recorded the
note when the clock was not set.
The unit does not operate correctly
-> Press the reset button with a pen point. The unit will
be reset to the initial setting. The recorded notes,
however, will not be erased.
The reset button