# How to Use

# IC Recorder ICD-PX333/PX333F

## Precautions

### On power

Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.

### On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

### On handling

- 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.

- Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof. In particular, be careful in the following situations.

  - When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.

    When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.

  - When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.
  - In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
- You may feel pain in your ears if you use headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.

### On noise

- Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
- Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

### On maintenance

To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

### Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc.

### On using a memory card

- When formatting (initializing) a memory card, make sure to use the IC recorder to format it. Operations of the memory cards formatted with Windows or other devices are not guaranteed.
- If you format a memory card containing recorded data, the recorded data will be deleted. Be careful not to delete important data.
- Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
- Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder.
- Do not remove a memory card while the “Accessing...” animation appears in the display window or the indicator is flashing in orange. Doing so may damage the data.
- We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the IC recorder.
- For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony website (See “Customer support websites”).
- “MagicGate™” is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions.
- The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer.
- You cannot use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-protected memory card.
- Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
  - When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation.
  - When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
- We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data.
- We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data.
- Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object.
- Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card.
- Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.
- Do not expose a memory card to water.
- Do not use a memory card under the following conditions:
  - Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.
  - Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present.
- When using a memory card, make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot.