Olympus DS-5500 User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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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DS-5500

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Introduction
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CustomerSupportCenterforthelatestinformationrelatingtoproductnamesandmodelnumbers.
• Theillustrationofthescreenandtherecordershowninthismanualmaydifferfromtheactualproduct.The
utmostcarehasbeentakentoensuretheintegrityofthisdocument,butifyoufindaquestionableitem,
errororomission,pleasecontactourCustomerSupportCenter.
• Anyliabilityforpassivedamagesordamageofanykindoccurredduetodatalossincurredbyadefectof
theproduct,repairperformedbythethirdpartyotherthanOlympusoranOlympusauthorizedservice
station,oranyotherreasonisexcluded.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Safety precautions ...................................... 4
1 Getting started
Main features.............................................. 9
Identification of parts ................................10
Display status indicators (LCD panel).......................... 11
Inserting the batteries ...............................12
Charging the batteries................................13
Charging the batteries directly via USB cable.............13
Charging the batteries using the docking station ......14
Using the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.....................16
Power supply from AC adapter or USB cable ...17
Turning on/off the recorder.........................18
Memory card ..............................................18
Compatible cards.........................................................18
Inserting and ejecting a SD card..................................19
Setting battery type and time/date ............20
Setting battery type [Battery] ....................................20
Setting time and date [Time & Date] ..........................20
2 Basic operations
Recording...................................................22
New recording.............................................................23
Overwrite recording....................................................24
Insert recording...........................................................25
Hands-free recording..................................26
Recording monitor......................................26
Playback.....................................................27
Erasing.......................................................29
Erasing files .................................................................29
Partially erasing a file..................................................30
Using the hold function ..............................32
3 Advanced operations
Selecting folders and files...........................33
Displaying file information.........................33
Device lock function....................................34
Setting the Author ID and Work Type ...........35
Verbal Comment.........................................36
Index marks ...............................................37
How to use the menu ..................................38
Menu items ................................................40
File Menu ................................................................40
Rec Menu.................................................................40
LCD/Sound Menu ...................................................41
Device Menu...........................................................42
Editing the Work Type information..............43
Formatting the memory [Format]................45
Customizing the recorder............................47
4 Managing files on your PC
ODMS and DSS Player software ....................49
Minimum requirement................................................49
Using online help.........................................................50
Connecting to your PC.................................51
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable.................51
Connecting to your PC using the docking station .......52
Disconnecting from your PC........................................52
Running ODMS and DSS Player software ......53
Using as external memory of the PC ............54
5 Other information
Alarm message list......................................55
Troubleshooting.........................................56
Accessories (optional) .................................58
Specifications.............................................59
Customer service and support – Professional
dictation ................................................60

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Safety precautions
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readthewarningsand
informationprovided.
Wording used in this manual
• Theword“card”isusedtorefertotheSD
card.
• Theword“ODMS”isusedtorefertothe
OlympusDictationManagementSystem
in Windows environment.
• Theword“DSSPlayer”isusedtoreferto
theDSSPlayerforMacinAppleMacintosh
environment.
Caution for usage environment
• Toprotectthehigh-precisiontechnology
contained in this product, never leave the
recorder in the places listed below, no
matter if in use or storage:
• Placeswheretemperaturesand/orhumidity
arehighorgothroughextremechanges.Direct
sunlight,beaches,lockedcars,ornearotherheat
sources(stove,radiator,etc.)orhumidifiers.
• Nearflammableitemsorexplosives.
• Inwetplaces,suchasbathroomsorintherain.
• Inplacespronetostrongvibrations.
• Neverdroptherecorderorsubjectitto
severe shocks or vibrations.
• Therecordermaymalfunctionifitis
usedinalocationwhereitissubjectto
a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio
waves, or high voltage, such as near a
TVset,microwave,videogame,loud
speakers,largemonitorunit,TV/radio
tower, or transmission towers. In such
cases, turn the recorder off and on again
before further operation.
• 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.
• Donotuseorganicsolventssuchas
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the
unit.
fDanger
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this
symbol,itmaycauseseriousinjuryor
death.
fWarning
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this
symbol,itmaycauseinjuryordeath.
fCaution
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this
symbol, it may cause minor personal
injury,damagetotheequipment,orloss
of valuable data.

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Safety precautions
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.
• Anyliabilityforpassivedamagesordamageof
anykindoccurredduetodatalossincurredbya
defectoftheproduct,repairperformedbythe
thirdpartyotherthanOlympus,anOlympus
authorizedservicestationoranyotherreasonis
excludedfromtheOlympusliability.
Handling the recorder
fWarning:
• Keeptherecorderoutofthereachof
children and infants to prevent the
following dangerous situation that could
causeseriousinjury:
1Accidentallyswallowingthebattery,cardsor
othersmallparts.
2Accidentallybeinginjuredbythemovingparts
oftherecorder.
• Donotdisassemble,repairormodifythe
unit yourself.
• UseSD/SDHCmemorycardsonly.Never
use other types of cards.
 Ifyouaccidentallyinsertanothertypeofcardinto
therecorder,contactanauthorizeddistributoror
servicecenter.Donottrytoremovethecardby
force.
• Donotoperatetheunitwhileoperatinga
vehicle.
fCaution:
• Stopusingtherecorderimmediatelyif
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or
smoke around it.
 Neverremovethebatterywithbarehands,which
maycauseafireorburnyourhands.
• Donotleavetherecorderinplaceswhere
itmaybesubjecttoextremelyhigh
temperatures.
 Doingsomaycausepartstodeteriorateand,in
somecircumstances,causetherecordertocatch
fire.DonotusethechargerorACadapterifitis
covered.Thiscouldcauseoverheating,resultingin
fire.
• Handletherecorderwithcaretoavoid
gettingalow-temperatureburn.
• Whenusedforalongperiod,therecorderwill
gethot.Ifyouholdontotherecorderinthis
state,alow-temperatureburnmaybecaused.
• Inplacessubjecttoextremelycold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible,
wear gloves when handling the recorder
in cold temperatures.

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Safety precautions
Unusablebatteries
Batterieswhosebodiesareonlypartiallyornotatall
coveredbyaninsulatingsheet.
Batterieswhose-terminalsareraised,butnot
coveredbyaninsulatingsheet.
Batterieswhose-terminalsareflatandnot
completelycoveredbyaninsulatingsheet.(Such
batteriescannotbeusedevenifthe-terminalsare
partiallycovered.)
• Ifabatteryleaks,becomesdiscoloredor
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any
other way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• Ifabatteryleaksfluidontoyourclothing
or skin, remove the clothing and flush
the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid burns your
skin, seek medical attention immediately.
• Nevermixbatteries(oldandnew
batteries, charged and uncharged
batteries, batteries of different
manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Donotusebatteriesiftheirbodyisnot
covered by the insulating sheet or if the
sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks,
fireorinjury.
Battery handling precautions
fDanger:
• Thebatteryshouldneverbeexposed
toflame,heated,short-circuitedor
disassembled.
• Neverheatorincineratebattery.
• Takeprecautionswhencarryingorstoring
batteries to prevent them from coming
intocontactwithanymetalobjectssuch
asjewelry,pins,fasteners,etc.
• Topreventcausingbatteryleaksor
damaging their terminals, carefully follow
all instructions regarding the use of
batteries.Neverattempttodisassemblea
battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
• Ifbatteryfluidgetsintoyoureyes,flush
your eyes immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention
immediately.
• WhenNiMHrechargeablebatteriesare
used, charge them with the specified AC
adapterorcharger.Donotuseanyother
AC adapters or chargers.
• Keepbatteriesoutofthereachof
children.
fWarning:
• Keepbatteriesdryatalltimes.
• Topreventbatteriesfromleaking,
overheating, or causing a fire
or explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
• Ifrechargeablebatterieshavenotbeen
recharged within the specified time, stop
charging them and do not use them.
• Donotuseabatteryifitiscrackedor
broken.
• Neversubjectbatteriestostrongshocks
or continuous vibration.

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Safety precautions
• Ifyounoticeanythingunusualwhenusing
this product such as abnormal noise, heat,
smoke, or a burning odor:
1removethebatteryimmediatelywhilebeing
carefulnottoburnyourself,and;
2callyourdealerorlocalOlympusrepresentative
forservice.
fCaution:
• Thebatterymaybecomehotduring
prolongeduse.Toavoidminorburns,do
not remove it immediately after using the
recorder.
• Iftherecorderisnotusedforanextended
period, remove the battery from the
recorder.
• UseonlyAAA(LR03)alkalinebatteriesor
AAA(HR03)NiMHrechargeablebatteries.
• Thefollowingtypeofbatteriescannotbeused:
AAA(R03)manganese(zinc-carbon)batteries/
AAA(ZR03)oxyridebatteries/AAA(FR03)
lithiumbatteries
• WhenreplacingtheNiMHrechargeable
batteries, replace all of them with genuine
OlympusNi-MHrechargeablebatteries
(BR404).
• Insomecases,alkalinebatteriesmay
haveashorterservicelifethanNiMH
rechargeable batteries. Especially at
low temperatures, alkaline battery
performance is limited. In such a case,
theuseofNiMHrechargeablebatteriesis
recommended.
• Thebundled/includedrechargeable
battery is exclusively for use with
OlympusdigitalvoicerecorderDS-5500.
• Thereisariskofexplosionifthebatteryis
replacedwiththeincorrectbatterytype.
• Alwayschargearechargeablebattery
when using it for the first time, or if it has
not been used for a long period.
• Rechargeablebatterieshavelimited
lifetime. When the operating time
becomes shorter even if the rechargeable
battery is fully charged, replace it with a
new one.
• Disposeoftheusedbatteryfollowingthe
instructions.
• Pleaserecyclebatteriestohelpsaveour
planet’s resources. When you throw away
dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws
and regulations.
Docking station
fDanger:
• NeverdisconnecttheACadapterorpower
cordwithawethand.Thismaycause
electricshockorinjury.
• OnlyusethededicatedACadapter
withthedockingstation.Usingitin
combination with other AC adapters may
cause overheating, fire, or malfunction.
fWarning:
• Neverdisassemble,modify,orrepairthe
dockingstationyourself.Thismaycause
fire,electricshock,orinjury.
• Neverusethedockingstationinlocations
where it might come into contact with
liquids. Getting the docking station wet
may cause fire or electric shock.
• Donotdropthedockingstationorallow
ittosufferextremeshocks.Thismaycause
damage, or fire or electric shock.
• Donottouchtheconnectororinsertthe
metalwiresorsimilarobjectintoanyof
theplugs.Thismaycausefire,orelectric
shock.
fCaution:
• UnplugtheACadapterorpowercord
from the docking station and AC outlet
when not using for extended periods of
time. If this precaution is not followed and
the docking station is damaged then fire
may occur.

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Safety precautions
AC adapter
fDanger:
• BesuretousetheACadapterwiththe
propervoltage(AC100-240V).Usingit
with other voltage levels may cause fire,
explosion, overheating, electric shock or
injury.
• Forsafety,besuretounplugthe
AC adapter from the outlet before
performing maintenance or cleaning.
Also, never plug in or disconnect the
powerplugwithawethand.Thismay
causeelectricshockorinjury.
fWarning:
• 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).
• Alwaysstoprecordingbeforeconnecting
or disconnecting the power supply plug.
• WhentheACadapterisnotinuse,
disconnect the power supply plug from
the power outlet.
• Useonlypowersupplyofthecorrect
voltage, as indicated on the adapter.
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:
1donottouchanyoftheexposedparts;
2immediatelydisconnectthepowersupplyplug
fromthepoweroutlet,and;
3call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.
fCaution:
• DonotusetheACadapterifthepower
plug is damaged or the plug is not
completelyconnectedtotheoutlet.This
may cause fire, overheating, electric
shock, short circuit or damage.
• UnplugtheACadapterfromACoutlet
when not using. If this precaution is not
followed, fire, overheating or electric
shock may occur.
• Makesuretoholdtheplugwhen
removing the power plug from the outlet.
Donotbendthecordexcessivelyorput
heavyobjectsonit.Thismaycausefire,
overheating, electric shock or damage.
Memory card
fWarning:
• Donottouchthecardcontacts.Thismay
damage the card.
• Donotplacethecardinlocationswith
static electricity.
• Storethecardinalocationthatisout
of the reach of children. In case of
accidental ingestion, consult a physician
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Main features
Main features
s Slideswitchoperationforeaseofuse
and fast response.
s Supportstwotypesofmemory:Built-in
memoryandSDcard.
s ThreeProgrammablesmartbuttonsF1,
F2andF3(☞P.48).
s Holdfunctionforpreventingaccidental
operation.
s Multi-colorLEDindicatingvarious
recorder statuses.
s RecordinginDigitalSpeechStandard
Pro(DS2format).
s Tworecordingmodes,[QP](Quality
Playback)modeor[SP](Standard
Playback)mode(☞P.40).
s Dataencryptionfunctionforsecuring
recordings on the device.
ItispossibletosettheEncryptionlevelto[High]
(256bit),[Standard](128bit)or[No](deactivates
thefunction).
s Ni-MHrechargeablebatteriescanbe
chargedviaUSBcableorACadapter
with docking station.
s ThisrecorderiscompatiblewithUSB
2.0,enablingfastdatatransfertoa
computer.
s Fivefoldersandupto200filesper
folder,foramaximumof1,000
recordings(☞P.22).
WhenusingODMS(OlympusDictation
ManagementSystem)software,itispossible
tocreateuptosevenfolders(max.1,400files)
(☞P.47,P.49).
s LargeLCDscreenwithbacklight.
s DeviceLockfunctiontoprevent
unauthorized access to device
(☞P.34, P.47).
Authenticationsystemviapassword.
sIndex mark function which is useful to
search particular points in the dictation
files(☞P.37).
s Verbalcommentfunctionwhichallows
transcriptionists to instantly search and
playback instructions on their computer
(☞P.36).
s PrioritySetting(☞P.40).
Youcansetapriorityleveloneachfilerecorded.
s ODMS(OlympusDictationManagement
System)andDSSPlayer(DSSPlayerfor
Mac)softwareincluded(☞P.49).
Itispossibletomanagerecordedfilesand
customizesettingsoftherecorder.
Getting started

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Identification of parts
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Identification of parts
1SDcardslot
2Built-inmicrophone
3NEW button
4Slide(REC/STOP/PLAY/REV) switch
5POWER/HOLD switch
6ERASE button
7EAR(Earphone)jack
8MIC(Microphone)jack
9Statusindicatorlight
0Display(LCDpanel)
!+(Volume)button
@FastForward(9) button
#OK/MENU button
$Programmablesmart(F1, F2, F3) buttons
%Rewind(0) button
^–(Volume)button
&Built-inspeaker
*Battery cover
(USBconnector
)Dockingstationconnector
-Battery cover release button

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Display status indicators (LCD panel)
1Current folder
2Remainingmemorybarindicator
3Recordingelapsedtime
4Remainingrecordingtime
5Levelmeterindicator
6Button guide display
7Microphone sensitivity
8Recordmode
9Current file number
0Battery type
! Totalnumberofrecordedfilesinthe
folder
@Playback position bar indicator
#Current playback time
$Filelength
%Slideswitchguide
Youcandisplaytheslideswitchguidebyusing
“Slideswitchguide”(☞P.47)ofthecustomize
functionsofODMSsoftware.
Displayintherecordingmode Displayintheplaybackmode
[ ]:SDcard
[]:SDcardlock
[]:Built-inmemory
[]: Battery
[]: Power supply from AC adapter
[
VCVA
]:VCVA(VariableControlVoice
Actuator)
[]: Pending
[]: Encryption
[]: Priority
[ ]:Filelock
[]:AuthorID
Displayinthe
recording mode
Note
• ThismanualshowstheEnglishonscreendisplayintheillustrationsandexplanations.
 Youcanselectthedisplaylanguageforthisrecorder.Fordetails,see“Language(Lang)”(☞P.41).

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Inserting the batteries
1
2
3
Inserting the batteries
ThisrecordercanbeusedwitheitherAAANi-MH
rechargeablebatteriesorAAAalkalinebatteries.Do
notuseanyothertypeofbattery.
1 Lightlypressdownonthebatterycover
release button, then open the battery
cover, as shown in the illustration below.
2Insert two AAA batteries observing the
correct polarity, then close the battery
cover.
• Whenchargingwiththerecorder,usethe
suppliedNi-MHrechargeablebatteries(BR404).
• ThesuppliedNi-MHrechargeablebatteriesare
notfullycharged.Itisrecommendedtofully
chargethembeforeusingtherecorderforthe
firsttimeorafterthebatterieshavebeenleft
unattendedforalongtime(☞P.13).
Battery indicator
Thebatteryindicatoronthedisplaywilldecreaseas
thebatterylosespower.
• When[ ]indicatorappearsonthedisplay,
chargeorreplacethebatteriesassoonas
possible.Whenthebatteryistooweak,[ ]and
[BatteryLow]willappearonthedisplayandthe
recorderwillshutdown.
Notes
• Turnofftherecorderbeforereplacingthe
batteries.Removingthebatterieswhilethe
recorderisstillinusemaycausemalfunctions,file
corruptionorfileloss.
• Afterreplacingthebatteries,itmaybecome
necessarytore-setthebatterytypeandthe
timeanddateifyouleavethebatteriesoutof
therecorderformorethan15minutesorifyou
removethebatteriesrightafterloadingitinto
therecorder.Fordetailsaboutthebatterytype
settingsandtime/datesettings,see“Setting
battery type and time/date”(☞P. 20).
• Whenplayingarecordedfile,therecorder
operationmaystopduetothereductionofthe
voltageoutputofthebatteriesdependingon
thevolumelevelevenif[ ]isdisplayedinthe
batteryindicator.Inthiscase,lowerthevolume
leveloftherecorder.

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Charging the batteries
Fullychargethebatteries(approx.3hours*)before
use.
* Thisistheapproximatetimewhenchargingthe
rechargeablebatteriesfromnoremainingpower
attheroomtemperature.Thechargingtimewill
bechangeddependingontheremainingpower
andthestateofbatteries.
Charging the batteries directly via USB
cable
AfterloadingtheNi-MHrechargeablebatteriesinto
therecorder,youcanchargethembyconnectingthe
recorderwithaPCorUSBconnectingACadaptervia
theUSBcable.
• BeforeconnectingtheUSBcable,exitthehold
mode(☞P.32).
Charging by connecting to a PC via USB cable
1Boot the PC.
2 ConnecttheUSBcabletotheUSBportof
the PC.
3While the recorder is in stop mode or
turnedoff,connecttheUSBcableto
theUSBconnectoronthebottomofthe
recorder.
Charging the batteries
• Chargingiscompletedwhenbatteryindicator
turnsto[ ].

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Charging the batteries
2Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet.
3While the recorder is in stop mode or
turnedoff,connecttheUSBcableto
theUSBconnectoronthebottomofthe
recorder.
Charging the batteries
Charging by connecting to a USB connecting AC adapter
via USB cable
1 ConnecttheUSBcabletotheUSB
connectingACadapter(A514)(optional).
• Chargingiscompletedwhen[ ]and
[BatteryFull]aredisplayed.
Charging the batteries using the docking
station
AfterloadingtheNi-MHrechargeablebatteriesintothe
recorder,youcanchargethembyusingthedocking
stationincombinationwiththeUSBcableortheAC
adapter.
The"Standard"versionoftheDS-5500doesnotinclude
thedockingstationandtheACadapter(optional).
Charging using docking station and AC adapter
1Connect the AC adapter to the docking
station.
2 Firmlypresstherecorderalltheway
into the docking station as shown in the
illustration.

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Charging the batteries
1
2
Charging the batteries
Notes
• Ifthebatterytypeissetto[Alkaline],thebatteries
cannotbecharged(☞P. 2 0) .
• If[ ]and[Cannot Charge]appearonthe
display,thebatteriescannotbecharged.
• Whenanerroroccursduringcharging,indicators
belowwillappearonthedisplay,andthecharging
willstop.
[ ]/[ ]:Abnormalhightemperature
[ ]/[ ]:Abnormallowtemperature
[ ]/[ ]:InsufficientUSBbuspowerorother
errors
• Modelsofbatterieswhicharedifferentfromthe
includedonemaynotcharge.
• TherecordercannotbechargedwhenthePCis
notturnedon.Itmaynotalsobechargedwhen
thePCisinstandby,hibernate,orsleepmode.
• ChargingthebatteriesviatheUSBcable
connectionmaynotbesuccessfuldependingon
thepowercapacityoftheUSBportinyourPC.Use
theACadapterinstead.
• DonotchargetherecorderthroughaUSBhub.
• DonotattachorremovethebatteriesiftheUSB
cableisconnected.
• PushtheUSBcableintotheUSBconnectorallthe
way.Otherwise,therecordermaynotoperate
properly.
• UsetheincludeddedicatedUSBcable.Ifany
othermanufacturer’scableisused,itmayleadto
malfunctionoftherecorder.Also,neverusethis
dedicatedcablewithanyothermanufacturer’s
products.
• Donotsetorremovetherecorderto/fromthe
dockingstationwhileoperating.
• If[Composite]issetintheUSBclasssettings
(☞P.42):
- Chargewillnotbepossibleiftherecorderis
operating.Chargewillstart1minuteafterthe
endoftheoperation.
- Chargemaynotbepossibledependingonthe
applicationinuseonthePCconnected.
CHARGEindicatorlight
• TheCHARGEindicatorlightturnsonwhen
chargingstarts,andturnsoffwhenchargingis
complete.
• UsetheincludedACAdapter(A517).
Charging using docking station and USB cable
ConnecttheUSBcabletothedocking
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Charging the batteries
Using the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
TheincludedNi-MHrechargeablebatteriesare
exclusivelyforusewiththeOlympusvoicerecorder
DS-5500.Donotuseincombinationwithother
electronicequipment.
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Readthefollowinginstructionscarefullywhenyou
usethebattery.
Discharging:
Rechargeablebatteriesself-dischargewhilenotin
use.Chargeitregularlybeforeuse.
Battery life:
Overtime,therechargeablebatterymaygradually
weardown.Whentheoperatingtimebecomes
shortereveniftherechargeablebatteryisfully
chargedunderthespecifiedcondition,replaceit
withanewone.
Operating temperature:
Rechargeablebatteriesarechemicalproducts.
Batteryefficiencymayvaryevenwhenoperating
withintherecommendedtemperaturerange.
Thisisaninherentnatureoftheseproducts.
Recommendedtemperaturerangeofuse:
Duringoperation:
 0°C-42°C/32°F-107.6°F
Charging:
 5°C-35°C/41°F-95°F
Storageforalongperiod:
 –20°C-30°C/–4°F-86°F
Usingthebatteryoutsidetheabovetemperature
rangemayresultindecliningefficiencyandshorter
batterylife.
Notes
• Thisrecorderisdesignedtofullychargebatteries
regardlessoftheirenergylevel.However,for
bestresultswhenchargingnewlypurchased
rechargeablebatteriesorbatteriesthathavenot
beenusedforalongtime(morethanonemonth),
itisrecommendedtofullychargethebatteries
thendischargerepeatedlyfor2to3times.
• Whendisposingthebatteries,alwaysobserve
thelocallawsandregulations.Contactyourlocal
recyclingcenterforproperdisposalmethods.
• Ifbatteryisnotfullydischarged,protectitagainst
short-circuiting(e.g.bytapingthecontacts)
beforedisposal.
ForcustomersinGermany:
OlympushasacontractwiththeGRS(JointBattery
DisposalAssociation)inGermanytoensure
environmentallyfriendlydisposal.

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Power supply from AC adapter or USB cable
Power Supply
Error
Remove
Power Plug
UsetheACadapterorUSBcablewhenrecordingfor
extendedperiodoftime.
The"Standard"versionoftheDS-5500doesnot
includethedockingstationandtheACadapter
(optional).
Using the AC adapter
Plug the AC adapter into a household
power outlet and connect the power plug
to the recorder via the docking station.
• Always turn off the recorder before you
connect power.
Detecting abnormal voltage
IftherecorderdetectsaDCpowervoltage
outsidetheallowedvoltagerange(4.5-5.5V),
then[PowerSupplyErrorRemovePower
Plug]willappearonthedisplay,andall
operationwillstop.Therecorderwillnotbe
operableifabnormalvoltageisdetected.Stop
useoftherecorder.
Power supply from AC adapter or USB cable
Using the USB cable
1 Verifythattherecorderisinstopmode.
2 ConnecttheUSBcabletotherecorder
while pressing the OK/MENU button.

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1
POWER HOLD
Turning on/off the recorder / Memory card
Turning on the recorder
Whiletherecorderisturnedoff,slidethePOWER/
HOLDswitchtothedirectionofthearrow.
Turning on/off the recorder
Thisrecorderusestwotypesofmemory:built-in
memoryandSDcardasadditionalmemory.
WhenanSDcardisused,youcanremovethecontent
recordedinitsafelyincaseofmalfunctionofthe
recorder.
Compatible cards
Therecordersupportsmemorycardcapacityfrom
512MBupto32GB.
Foralistofcardcompatiblewiththerecorder,
pleasevisittheproducthomepageatthe
Olympuswebsiteapplicabletoyourregion
orcontactyourOlympusresellerwhereyou
purchasedtheproduct.
Notes
• Wheninitializing(formatting)acard,
confirm that no necessary data is stored on
the memory card beforehand. Initialization
completely erases the existing data on the
card.
• Cardsinitialized(formatted)byanotherdevice,
likeacomputer,maynotberecognized.Besureto
formatthemwiththisrecorderbeforeuse.
• Thecardhasaservicelife.Whenreachingtheend
ofitslife,writingorerasingdataonthecardwill
bedisabled.Inthiscase,replacethecard.
• IfyouuseaPCcardadaptercompatiblewiththe
cardtosaveordeletesomedataonthecard,the
maximumrecordingtimeonthecardmaybe
decreased.Torecovertheoriginalrecordingtime,
initialize/formatthecardintherecorder.
Memory card
Cards compatibility
Turning off the recorder
SlidethePOWER/HOLDswitchtothedirectionof
thearrowandholditfor0.5secondsorlonger.

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Memory card
Memory card
Inserting and ejecting a SD card
Inserting a SD card
InserttheSDcardfullyintothecardslot
with the card facing the direction shown
in the illustration below, until it clicks into
place.
• Insert the card keeping it straight.
Card recognition
Notes
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle
could damage the contact area or cause the
cardtojam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way into the
slot, data may not be written properly.
• Whenanunformattedcardisinsertedintothe
cardslot,therecorderwillautomaticallydisplay
theformatmenuoptions(☞P.45).
• Useonlycardsformattedwiththerecorder
(☞P.45).
• Neverremovethecardwhiletherecorderis
operating,asthismaydamagethedata.
• Afterpushingthecardinwardtoejectit,releasing
yourfingertooquicklymaycausethecardtobe
ejectedunexpectedly.
• Therecordermaynotproperlyrecognizethecard
evenwhenthatcardiscompatiblewithit.
• Theprocessingperformancereducesinacard
whenyourepeatwritinganddeleting.Inthiscase,
formatthecard(☞P.45).
AfterinsertingSDcard,themessage
[Please Wait]willflashonthedisplaywhile
therecorderrecognizestheSDcard.
Ejecting a SD card
PushtheSDcardinwardtounlockitandlet
it come out of the slot.
• Holdthecardstraightandpullitout.

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Setting battery type and time/date
BACK EXIT
Time & Date
10 M14 D2013 Y
5: 00 PM
24H
BACK EXIT
Time & Date
10 M14 D2013Y
5 : 45 PM
24H
When you use the recorder for the first time
after purchasing it, or when the batteries
have been inserted without the device
being used for a long time, the battery
type setting screen and the time/date
setting screen will appear. Also, the battery
type setting screen will appear after the
batteries are replaced.
However,whenaPasswordhasbeenset
asthedevicelockfunction(☞P.34), the
recorder will go to the battery type setting
screen and the time/date setting screen
afterverification(unlocking).
2Press the +or −buttontoselect[Ni-MH]
or[Alkaline].
[Ni-MH]:
SelectwhenNi-MHrechargeablebatteriesare
used.
[Alkaline]:
Selectwhenalkalinebatteriesareused.
• Thesettingstatuswillappearonthedisplayas[ Ni ]
(Ni-MH)or[ Al ](alkaline).
3Press the OK/MENU button to complete
the setting.
• Thetime/datesettingscreenmayappearafter
displayingmessage[SetTime&Date].Inthis
case,followthestepsgivenin“Settingtime
anddate[Time&Date]”.
Setting time and date [Time & Date]
Ifyousetthetimeanddatebeforehand,the
informationwhenthefileisrecordedisautomatically
storedforeachfile.Settingthetimeanddate
beforehandenableseasierfilemanagement.
1Press the 9or 0button to select
the item to set.
Setting battery type and time/date
OK/MENU button
+, −button
9, 0button
F1, F2, F3 button
Selecttheitemfromthe
“hour”,“minute”,“year”,
“month”and“day”witha
flashingpoint.
Youcanselectbetween12and
24hourdisplaybypressing
theF2(24H)buttonwhile
settingthehourandminute.
Setting battery type [Battery]
1 Turnontherecorder(☞P.18).
• Thebatterytypesettingscreenwillappear
afterdisplayingmessage[Please select
Battery].
BACK EXIT
Battery
Ni-MH
Alkaline
2Press the +or −button to set.
• Youcanselecttheorderofthe“Month”,“Day”
and“Year”bypressingtheF2(D/M/Y)button
whilesettingthem.