Originally Posted By: Notes Norton
I just unpacked my new Zoom Q2n-4K. I downloaded the manual, printed the manual on paper so I won't have to be near a computer to read it.

The manual says that I can power it with either 2 AA cells or a 5v USB cable.

What it doesn't tell me is this:

Do I have to take the batteries out to use the USB, or can I leave them in?


I don't want to damage the unit, and the manual doesn't tell me. I would assume the device is smart enough to switch over if both batteries and USB are connected, but you know what they say about A$$-U-ME.

Thanks,
Notes


Check your manual around page 41 for Battery settings. On an online version of a Q2n-4K manual shows a setting to select between Ni-mh, Lithium and alkaline. If your version has this setting, the batteries can remain but this selection must be set for the correct battery type.

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Last edited by Charlie Fogle; 10/04/20 11:50 PM.

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