Like others, once I got past the users guide, it was an easy unit to operate. The secret is the mode switch. Hold for 2 seconds always returns to the main menu. selecting a main menu item then press ths mode switch briefly gets you to the item selected. It has more features than advertised. Not only can it act as a voice recorder, you can record directly from the FM radio. It is basicly a Flash drive with an MP3 player and a radio added. When connected to a computer it becomes another removable drive, and can be used as a flash drive even if there is no battery. I've just ordered my third one as a gift. Enjoy Jim G. Wa4fma