[. . . ] 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). To record on a single side Slide DIR c so that the REV indicator turns green. If you do, the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely. [. . . ] To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. 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. Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT/REC lamps go off and the i lamp flashes. â· After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT/REC lamps may flicker during playback if the volume is turned up. â· The unit will play back normally for a while even after the i lamp flashes. Otherwise, the built-in speaker may emit a loud noise and recordings may not be made correctly. While the tape runs, the BATT/ REC lamp lights and flickers depending on the strength of the sound. At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically. to Stop recording Pause recording Press or slide p STOP PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow. Note The number will increase when playing back the forward side, and decrease when playing back the reverse side. To record on both sides Slide DIR c so that the FWD indicator turns green. The raised dot beside VOL shows the direction to turn down the volume. Playback will start from the forward side and switches automatically to the reverse side at the end of the side (Auto Reverse). The supplied microphone will pick up noise if it is hand held while recording. [. . . ] Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. â· When trying to run on dry batteries, the AC power adaptor has been left plugged in to the DC IN 3 V jack, but not to the power source. ** Fast forward and rewind stops at the end of either side and the unit turns off automatically . [. . . ]