Olympus DS-10 User manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-10
INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information about using
the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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For Safe and
Correct Usage
Before using your new recorder, read this
manual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctly.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible
location for future reference.
• The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information. To protect
yourself and others from personal injury or
damage to property, it is essential that you
always heed the warnings and information
provided.
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General Precautions
●Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed
automobile under direct sunlight or on
the beach in the summer.
●Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
●Do not place the recorder on top of or
near electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.
●Avoid recording or playing back near
cellular phones or other wireless equipment,
as they may cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move to another
place, or move the recorder further away
from such equipment.
●Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
●Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit yourself.
●Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
or go-cart).
●Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may be
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,
unit malfunction, or during repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as a
computer hard disk or MO disc.

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Batteries
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to
flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,
lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn or
cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for servicing.
AC Adapter
Warning
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign objects including water,
metal, or flammable substances from
getting inside the product.
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch
it with a wet hand.
• Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity
of flammable gas (including gasoline,
benzine and lacquer thinner).
In case
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter
are exposed because it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged:
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or
if water, metal flammable substances or
other foreign objects get inside it:
• ... you notice anything unusual when
using the AC adapter such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power
supply plug from the power outlet, and;
3call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for servicing. Continued
use of the AC adapter under these
circumstances could result in electric
shock, fire or injury.

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Main Features
●The recorder stores highly compressed
DSS and WMA format voice messages in
64 MB integrated flash memory.*1
●The recorder supports three recording
modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode (☞P.12).
•Continuous recording time is approximately 4 hours
and 20 minutes in HQ mode, approximately 10 hours
and 25 minutes in SP mode and approximately 22
hours and 20 minutes in LP mode.*2
●The five folders can hold 199 files each,
for a maximum of 995 recordings (☞P.10).
●It has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function (☞P.11).
●You may assign your own names to folders
(☞P.19).
•Each of the 5 folders can have a name of up to
8 characters.
•This recorder has 10 pre-set name templates.
●You can input file comments (☞P.21).*3
•You can add comments of up to 100 characters
to each recorded file.
•This recorder has 10 pre-set comment
templates.
●It has Fast Playback and Slow Playback
functions to control playback speed (☞P.13).*3
●You can insert or delete index marks (☞P.18).*3
•If you insert index marks during recording or
playback, you will later be able to quickly find
the recording you want to hear.
●It has a Noise Cancel Function (☞P.15).*3
• CortologicAG Noise Suppression Technology reduces
noise in files and enables clear sound playback.
●Recorded files may be moved from one
folder to another (☞P.22).
●It has a large backlight full-dot display (LCD
display screen).
•The screen displays information about recorded
voice files and easily understood operational
messages.
●If you connect the recorder to a computer,
you can use it as a USB microphone or
USB speaker.*4
●Comes with DSS Player software (☞P.26).
•If you transfer voice files recorded with the
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,
organize, and edit the files.
●Connect the included USB cable to your
computer for faster transmission speed.
•It comes with a special cradle for convenient
connection to a PC.
*1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA
format in HQ mode recording.
*2: Available recording time for one continuous file.
Available recording time may be shorter if many short
recordings are made. (The displayed available recording
time and recorded time are approximate indications.)
*3: As for WMA format files, only ones recorded with this
recorder can use these functions.
*4: Do not use the recorder as a USB microphone/speaker
on Windows 98 as computer operation may become
unstable. (Use only with Windows 98SE or later versions
of the OS.)

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Identification of Parts ................................ 6
Hold ........................................................... 7
Inserting Batteries .................................... 8
Recording ............................................... 10
Using the Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) ........................ 11
Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............ 12
Microphone Sensitivity ........................... 12
Recording and Playback
Using the AC Adapter ............................... 8
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............. 9
Other functions
Erasing .................................................... 15
Locking Files (LOCK) ............................. 16
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ....... 17
Index Marks ............................................ 18
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .... 18
Backlight (BACKLIGHT) ......................... 19
Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) .... 19
Playing .................................................... 12
Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY).......... 14
Repeat Playback .................................... 14
Noise Cancel Function ........................... 15
Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) .. 21
Moving Files Across Folders .................. 22
System Sounds (BEEP) ......................... 22
LCD Display Information ........................ 23
Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) ...... 24
Menu List ................................................ 25
Managing Files on Your PC
Using DSS Player Software ................... 26
Installing Software .................................. 27
Using Online Help .................................. 28
Connecting to Your PC ........................... 29
Running DSS Player .............................. 30
Window Names ...................................... 31
Import Voice Files to Your PC ................ 32
Play a Voice File ..................................... 33
Other Information
Alarm Message List ................................ 34
Troubleshooting ...................................... 35
Accessories (optional) ............................ 36
Specifications ......................................... 37
Technical Assistance and Support ......... 37

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1Built-in microphone
2Record/Play indicator lamp
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4VOLUME control
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7INDEX button
8FF (Fast Forward) /+ button
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Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts

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VCVA
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1Battery indicator
2VCVA(Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
3Character Information display
4Alarm indicator
5Erase lock indicator
6Current file number
7Total number of recorded files in
the folder
Display (LCD Panel)
Hold
HOLD
Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD
position.
If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding
the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow,
the current conditions will be preserved, and all
buttons and switches except the HOLD switch
will be disabled. This feature is useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when
using the recorder.
Notes
•If you set the recorder to hold during Stop mode, the
display goes dark. If you press any button, the time will
flash for about 2 seconds, but the function of the button
is disabled.
•The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the
recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to play the
file associated with the alarm when you press any button.
•If you are recording when you switch the recorder to
HOLD, recording will continue until the recorder memory
runs out.
Identification of Parts / Hold

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Notes
•Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the
batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is
recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file
may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and
the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded
file because the file header will not be able to close. So,
it is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one
mark in the battery icon.
•Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.
•Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of
different types and/or brands.
•If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries,
you may have to reset the time when you load fresh
batteries (☞P.9).
•Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the
recorder for an extended period of time.
1
Lightly press down
on the arrow and
slide the
battery cover
open.
2
Insert two AAA
alkaline batteries,
observing the
correct
polarity.
3
Close the battery cover
completely.
Inserting Batteries
•Always stop recording before connection
or disconnection.
•When the AC adapter is not in use,
disconnect the power supply plug from
the power outlet.
•Use only the correct power supply
voltage as indicated on the adapter.
•Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the USB port.
Replacing batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes
as the batteries lose power.
→→→
When appears on the display, replace
the batteries as soon as possible.
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder
shuts down and “BATTERY LOW”appears
on the display. AAA alkaline batteries are
recommended.
“BATTERY
LOW”
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model
A321 or A322) into household power outlet
and connect the power plug to the recorder’s
power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the
illustration. Always stop recording before
connection. Otherwise it may not be possible
to play back the voice data being recorded.
Using the AC Adapter
Inserting Batteries / Using the AC Adapter

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Setting Time/Date
(TIME&DATE)
If you have set the time and date, information
as to when an audio file is recorded is stored
automatically with that file. The time and date
should be set to ease file management tasks.
The time and date setting is also needed to
perform the alarm playback function (☞P.17).
“SET TIME&DATE”will flash automatically
when you load batteries before using the
recorder for the first time, or after the
recorder hasn't been used for a long time.
Proceed from step 3.
Time/Date Screen
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until
“TIME&DATE ”flashes on the display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.
4
Repeat steps 1and 2to set the
time and date:
Time and date setup proceeds in the order
of hour, minute, year, month, and date.
1Press the FF/+ button or REW/–button
to set a value.
2Press the PLAY/SET button to accept
the value.
5
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Notes
•If you press the STOP button during the setup operation,
the clock will use the items that were set to that point.
•You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by
pressing the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and
minute.
•You can choose the order of the year, month, day by
pressing the DISPLAY button while setting them.
Changing the Time/Date
Month
Hour Minute
Year
Date
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
STOP
button
DISPLAY
button
(switching
the data
displayed) FF/+ or
REW/–button
(alters a choice)
PLAY/SET
button
(accepts a choice
and moves on to
the next item)
MENU button

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Recording
The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C,
Dand E, and each message recorded in a
folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard
(DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA)
file. These five folders can be selectively used
to distinguish the kind of recording; for example,
A might be used to store private information,
while B might be dedicated to holding business
information (☞P.19). Up to 199 messages can
be recorded per folder.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose a folder.
The folder name is displayed.
2
Press the REC button to start
recording.
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.
3
Press the STOP button to stop
recording.
Notes
•A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches
60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.
•“MEMORY FULL”or “FOLDER FULL”will be displayed
when the memory or file capacity is full. Delete any
unnecessary files before recording any further (☞P.15)
or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player
Software (☞P.26).
Recording functions
Pause Recording
Pause
Press the REC button while recording.
➥“REC PAUSE”will flash on the display.
Resume Recording
Press the REC button again.
➥Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
Note
The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10
minutes or longer.
Immediately check recording content
Press the PLAY/SET button while recording.
➥Recording will stop and the recorded file
will be played back.
Listening While Audio Is Recorded
(Recording Monitor)
Insert the earphone into the earphone jack
to monitor what is being recorded. (Volume
can be controlled using the Volume control.)
Recording

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Using the Variable
Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA)
When the microphone senses that sounds
have reached a preset volume, the built-in
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts
recording automatically, and stops when the
volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the
VCVA not only conserves memory by turning
off recording during silent periods, but also
makes playback more efficient and convenient.
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “VCVA”flashes on the display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The VCVA setup process begins.
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose between ON and OFF.
ON : Will start recording in VCVA mode.
OFF: Will resume recording in normal mode.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
6
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
When ON is selected, a indication
will be displayed on the screen.
7
Press the REC button to start
recording.
When the sound volume is lower than the
preset pause sound level, recording
automatically pauses after approximately
1 second, and “STANDBY”flashes on the
display. The record/play indicator lamp
glows when recording starts and flashes
when recording pauses.
Adjust the start/stop
actuation level
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button to
adjust the pause sound level during
recording.
The pause sound level can be set to any of
15 different values. The higher the value, the
higher the sound sensitivity. At the highest
setting, even a small sound will activate
recording.
The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted
according to the ambient (background) noise.
Notes
•The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on
the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞P.12).
•To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and
adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is
recommended.
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Recording Modes
(REC MODE)
You can select from among three recording
modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode. Continuous recording time
is approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes in
HQ mode, approximately 10 hours and 25
minutes in SP mode and approximately 22
hours and 20 minutes in LP mode.
Available recording time for one continuous
file. Recording time may be shorter if many
short recordings are made.
1
Press the MENU button.
“REC MODE”will be displayed on the
screen (☞P.25).
2
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The recording mode setup process begins.
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose from HQ, SP and LP.
4
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
5
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Note
Choose HQ or SP mode for recording meetings or lectures
with crisp clarity.
Microphone
Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
Using the MICSENS switch, choose
between the CONF and DICT positions.
CONF :High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
DICT :Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.
Notes
•If you want to clearly record dictation, switch to DICT
mode and place the internal microphone close (5 to 10
cm) to the speaker.
•If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a
clear recording even in DICT mode, we recommend that
you use an ME-12 single directional microphone (sold
separately).
Playing
You can start playing a file at any point.
1
Press the PLAY/SET button to start
playback.
The record/play indicator lamp glows green.
2
Adjust the VOLUME control to
your liking.
3
Press the STOP button at any point
you want to stop the playback.
Resume playback by pressing PLAY/SET
button again.
Recording Modes (REC MODE) / Microphone Sensitivity / Playing

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Notes
•If you set Noise Cancel to “Low”or “High”, you cannot
use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions (☞
P.15).
•As for WMA format files, only ones recorded with this
recorder can use the Fast Payback and Slow Playback
functions.
Playing
Playback
functions
Fast
Playback
(F.PLAY)
Slow
Playback
(S.PLAY)
Forward
Skip
(F.SKIP)
Backward
Skip
(B.SKIP)
Cue
(CUE)
Review
(REV)
Operation
Press the PLAY/SET button once while playing a file.
➥The recorder plays back at approximately 50% faster
than normal rate.
Press the PLAY/SET button once while fast playing back.
➥The recorder plays back at approximately 25% slower
than normal rate.
Press the FF/+ button while playing a file.
➥The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file
and starts playing it.
(If an index mark is encountered midway, playback
begins at that point.)
Press the REW/–button while playing a file.
➥The recorder skips to the beginning of the current
file and starts playing it.
(If an index mark is encountered midway, playback
begins at that point.)
Hold the FF/+ button while playing a file.
➥The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the
file. Continue pressing the FF/+ button to proceed
with the cue from the beginning of the next file.
(If an index mark is encountered midway, the recorder
stops at that point, but will proceed with the cue when
the FF/+ button is still pressed.)
Hold the REW/–button while playing a file.
➥The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of
the file. Continue pressing the REW/–button to proceed
with the review from the end of the previous file.
(If an index mark is encountered midway, the recorder
stops at that point, but will proceed with the review
when the REW/–button is still pressed.)
How to Cancel
Press the PLAY/SET button 2 times
while fast playing back.
➥Playback returns to normal rate.
Press the PLAY/SET button once
while slow playing back.
➥Playback returns to normal rate.
Release the FF/+ button.
➥
The recorder will resume playback.
Release the REW/–button.
➥
The recorder will resume playback.

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Continuous Playback
(ALL PLAY)
When a file finishes playing back, the next
file is played without stopping until it reaches
the last file in the folder.
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “ALL PLAY”flashes on the
display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The Continuous Playback setup process
begins.
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose between ON and OFF.
ON : Continuous playback.
OFF : Returns to normal playback mode.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
6
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Repeat Playback
Notes
•If a file is played back to the end without designating an end
position, the end of the file becomes the end position and
Repeat Playback begins.
•
Press the FF/+ button either once briefly or continuously to go
to the end of the file being played back.
•To use this function, briefly press the FOLDER/REPEAT
button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files
screen appears.
Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) / Repeat Playback
This function enables repeated playback of
part of the file being played.
1
Choose the file for Repeat Playback,
and press the PLAY/SET button.
File playback begins.
2
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
briefly at the point you want to start
Repeat Playback.
“REPEAT END?”flashes until you
designate the end point.
3
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
briefly again at the position you
want Repeat Playback to end.
The recorder repeatedly plays back the
section between the start and the end
positions until you cancel Repeat Playback.
4
Press the STOP button or FF/+
(REW/–) button to stop.
Repeat Playback is cancelled.
You can use Fast Playback and Slow
Playback functions, insert and delete index
marks, and use the Noise Cancel function.

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Noise Cancel
Function
If recorded sound is difficult to hear because of
noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel
setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file
when it's played back for clearer sound quality.
1
Press the MENU button while the
file is playing.
Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.
2
Press the MENU button again to
choose a noise cancel level.
Each time you press the MENU button, the
display changes as follows.
OFF : (Initial Setting)
Low : Reduces noise.
High : Reduces more noise.
If the display is already set to Noise Cancel,
start from step 2.
Change the Noise Cancel level within 8
seconds, otherwise the level is set at the
displayed level and the display returns to its
original view.
Notes
•If you set it to “Low”or “High”, the display flashes the
Noise Cancel level for about 2 seconds when a file is
played back.
•If you set Noise Cancel to “Low”or “High”, the setting
remains valid until it's set to “OFF”.
•If you set Noise Cancel to “Low”or “High”, you cannot
use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions (☞
P.13).
•As for WMA format files, only ones recorded with this
recorder can use the Noise Cancel function.
Erasing
Erasing One File at a Time
A selected file can be erased from a folder.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose a folder.
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose the file you want to
erase.
3
Press the ERASE button.
“FILE ERASE?”flashes on the display for
approximately 8 seconds.
4
Press the ERASE button once more
when “FILE ERASE?”is flashing.
The display changes to “FILE ERASE!”and
erasing will start.
“ERASE DONE”is displayed when the file is
erased. File numbers are incremented
automatically.
Notes
•If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds
after “FILE ERASE?”starts flashing, the recorder will
revert to stop status.
•An erased file cannot be restored.
•Locked files cannot be erased (☞P.16).
Erasing
Noise Cancel Function

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Erase All Files from a Folder
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously,
except for locked files.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose the folder you want to
erase all files.
2
Press the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.
“ALL ERASE?”flashes on the display for
approximately 8 seconds.
3
Press the ERASE button once more
when “ALL ERASE?”is flashing.
The display changes to “ALL ERASE!”
and erasing will start.
“ERASE DONE”is displayed when the files
are erased. Locked files are reassigned file
numbers in ascending order.
Notes
•If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds
after “ALL ERASE?”starts flashing, the recorder will revert
to stop status.
•It might take more than 10 seconds to complete erasing
all files.
Locking Files (LOCK)
Locking a file keeps important data from being
accidentally erased.
Locked files are not erased when you choose
to erase all files from a folder.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose a folder.
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button to
choose the file you want to lock.
3
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “LOCK”flashes on the display.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The file locking setup process begins.
6
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose between ON and OFF.
ON : Locks the file and prevents it from
being erased.
OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be
erased.
7
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
8
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Notes
•You cannot set index marks in locked files (☞P.18).
•Any locked files are erased when you format the recorder
(☞P.24).
Erasing / Locking Files (LOCK)

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Alarm Playback
Function (ALARM)
The alarm playback function can be set to
play a selected file at a pre-set time.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose a folder.
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose the file to be played
when the alarm sounds.
3
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “ALARM”flashes on the
display.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The alarm playback setup process begins.
6
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose between ON and OFF.
ON : Enables alarm playback.
OFF: Disables alarm playback.
7
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
When you choose ON, the hour indicator
flashes.
When you choose OFF, the alarm indicator
disappears and finishes with Step 12.
8
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to set the hour.
9
Press the PLAY/SET button to
accept the hour.
The minute indicator flashes.
10
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to set the minute.
11
Press the PLAY/SET button to
accept the minute.
12
Press the STOP button to close
the menu.
An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled
time. Press any button while the alarm
sounds to play the file you associated with
the alarm.
Notes
•The alarm playback function can be set for only one file
at a time.
•The alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day
unless the alarm playback setting is cleared.
•If you wish to change the file for alarm play, first turn the
alarm settings “OFF”, then make any desired new alarm
settings.
•The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop.
•If you are using the recorder at the scheduled time, the
alarm will sound after you’re done.
•The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the
recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to play the
file associated with the alarm when you press any button.
•The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected file
is erased.
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)

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Index Marks
Setting an Index Mark
1
Press the INDEX button during
recording or playback to set an
index mark.
An index number appears on the display.
Locating an Index Mark
1
Hold the FF/+ or REW/–button
while playing a file.
The recorder stops for 1 second when it
reaches the index mark.
Clearing an Index Mark
1
Locate the index mark you want to
clear.
2
Press the ERASE button while the index
number appears for approximately 2
seconds on the display.
The index mark is erased.
Notes
•Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to
set more index marks will cause “INDEX FULL”to appear
on the display.
•Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file (☞
P.16).
•As for WMA format files, only ones recorded with this
recorder can have index marks.
Index marks can be incorporated into a file
during recording or playback to make it easy
to locate interesting information.
LCD Contrast
Adjustment
(CONTRAST)
If the display is difficult to see because of
environmental conditions and temperature,
you can adjust the contrast using this function
to easily see the LCD display (display
contrast).
Display contrast can be adjusted in 20 levels.
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “CONTRAST”flashes on the
display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The LCD display contrast setup process
begins.
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to set the contrast level.
You can adjust the LCD display contrast
level from 1 to 20 (Initial setting: 10).
5
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
6
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Index Marks / LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)

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Backlight
(BACKLIGHT)
The backlight for the recorder will be activated
for approximately 10 seconds each time a
button is pressed. You can select whether or
not you would like to use the backlight.
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “BACKLIGHT”flashes on the
display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The backlight setup process begins.
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose between ON and OFF.
ON : Backlight is enabled.
OFF: Backlight is disabled.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button to
complete the setup screen.
6
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Assigning Folder
Names
(FOLDER NAME)
You can give each of the five Ato Efolders a
name with up to 8 characters.
Frequently used words such as “dictation
(DICT.)”, “meeting (MEETING)”and “schedule
(SCHEDULE)”are pre-set in a template.
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
until “FOLDER NAME”flashes on
the display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
The folder name setup process begins.
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button to
choose the folder you want to name.
5
Press the PLAY/SET button to
accept the chosen folder.
6
Press the FF/+ or REW/–button
to choose characters.
The recorder assigns the following buttons
to inputting procedures.
(Available characters ☞P.20)
Backlight (BACKLIGHT) /
Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)

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Recorder buttons that are used to
input characters
Button
PLAY/
SET
FF/+
REW/–
FOLDER/
REPEAT
ERASE
INDEX
DISPLAY
Push
Press
once
Press
and hold
Press
once
Press
and hold
Press
once
Press
and hold
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Press
once
Press
and hold
Press
once
Press
and hold
Action
To input the selected
character and advance
the input position.
Confirms folder name or file
comment.
Selects character to be
input: forward.
Skips forward quickly
through characters.
Selects character to be
input: back.
Skips back quickly through
characters.
Returns to previous
character.
To delete the flashing
character.
Switches between
character groups (type).
Quickly cycles through the
character groups (types).
Selects character to be
input: skips ahead by 5
characters.
Quickly skips ahead in
increments of five
characters.
Use the two following methods to quickly
find characters.
1When the INDEX button is pressed, the
displayed character group (example:
Uppercase, lowercase, template, symbols)
will change, and you can then press the FF/
+or REW/–buttons to select characters.
2Every time the DISPLAY button is
pressed, it will skip ahead by five
characters, so you can quickly move
closer to the character you want.
(Currently displayed character) →(Space) →
DICT. →TO DO →A →F →K →P →U →Z
→a →f →k →p →u →z →1 →6 →, →( →
# →^ →(Space) →DICT. →TO DO...
If you press the DISPLAY button while a
character other than one of the above appears,
you will skip to the closest forward character in
the above cycle.
Pressing the DISPLAY button again will then
cycle through every fifth character as shown
above.
Available characters
Type of Characters
Template
Large caps
Small caps
Numerics
Symbols
Folder
name
input
File
comment
input
Action
DICT. →MEETING →MEMO
→NOTE →IDEA → TO DO
→REMINDER →LECTURE
→ SCHEDULE →ARCHIVE
TOP PRIORITY →PRIORITY →
IMPORTANT →CONFIDENTIAL
→PRIVATE →DON’T FORGET
→ THINGS TO DO → MESSAGE
→CONVERSATION → REPORT
A → B → C → D → E → F→
G → H → I → J → K → L →
M → N → O → P → Q → R
→ S → T → U → V → W →
X → Y → Z
a → b → c → d → e → f → g →
h → i → j → k → l → m → n →
o → p → q → r → s → t → u →
v → w → x → y → z
1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 →
7 → 8 → 9 → 0
, → . → ; → ! → _→ ( → ) → +
→ –→ = → # → $ → % → &
→ ’→ ^ → @
Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)