Alkaline batteries are recommended for best performance. Note: · Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous message, the beginning of the current message or the next message during playback. · ERASING MESSAGES When the unit is in recorder mode: 1. Press SKIP/REV to select the message to be erased. Press ERASE to erase. The message number and count blinks. Press ERASE again to confirm. Note: · All messages in a folder may be erased at the same time by: 1. Press and hold ERASE to erase all messages. "ALL" blinks. Press ERASE again to confirm · LOCATING MESSAGES 1. When the unit is idle in recorder mode · Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous or the next 2. When a message is being played back · Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous message, the beginning of the current message or the next message during playback. · SCANNING MESSAGES When the unit is in recorder mode 1. Press and hold PLAY. The INTRO indicator blinks. The first 5 seconds of the messages is played back and the unit proceeds to the next message automatically. Press PLAY to stop. · LOCKING BUTTONS 1. Slide LOCK to the lock position to lock the control buttons. LOCK indicator appears. Slide LOCK to unlock position to unlock the control buttons. Note: · The LOCK indicator blinks when button is pressed and the buttons are locked. · ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL dial to adjust the output volume of the speaker and earphone to the desired level. · CONNECTING EARPHONE Plug-in an earphone (not included) with a 3. 5mm mini-plug to listen to recorded messages privately. The built-in speaker is disabled automatically. Warning: · To protect your hearing: 1. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening and adjust the volume to a comfortable level eventually. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels or you risk to lose hearing permanently...