[. . . ] Recording will start from the side facing the cassette holder window (forward side) and switches automatically to the reverse side at the end of the side (Auto Reverse). If you do so, the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely. [. . . ] Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights and flickers depending on the strength of the sound. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. When batteries are new At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically. In the direction of the arrow To release pause recording, release PAUSE . When batteries become weak The number in the TAPE COUNTER will increase when playing back the forward side, and decrease when playing back the reverse side. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. In the direction of the arrow To release pause playback, release PAUSE . Use the unit away from radiowave-emitting devices such as cellular phones. N DIR N to REV Playback only the reverse side Search forward Press and hold during FF/CUE and release playback (CUE) it at the point you want. Search backward during playback (REVIEW) Fast forward** Rewind** Switch playback side Start recording during playback Take out a cassette Press and hold REW/REVIEW and release it at the point you want. FF/CUE during stop REW/REVIEW during stop n DIR N z REC To clean the tape heads and path press nN PLAY. [. . . ] Away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used in the speaker. â· If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape. [. . . ]