Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power.

BATTERY LOW

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..... 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.10) Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

Using the AC Adapter

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorders 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 / Hold
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.
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.

Set the month.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/ button to set the month. 2 Press the REC/SET button to accept the month.

Recording

The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) 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.32). Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder. Four recording modes are available: new, append, overwrite, and insert.

New Recording

Create a new file to record in. Microphone
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder.
The folder name is displayed for approximately 2 seconds. a Folder name b Total number of recorded files in the folder

FOLDER A TOTAL 134

Press the NEW button to create a new file.
c New file number d Current recording mode e Remaining recording time
NEW FILE (REMAIN) [ ] e 58M18S
Press the REC/SET button to start recording.
The record/play indicator lamp glows red. Aim the microphone at the sound source. f Current recording time g Remaining recording time

00M00S RECORD

Press the STOP button to stop recording.
00M02S [ ] (REMAIN) g 58M18S If you want to append additional recordings to the same file, press the REC/SET button once again.
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.24) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software. ( P.42) You cannot select a different mode than that of the original file before append recording.( P.18)
To instantly review a recording (Quick review)
Press the REW/ button while recording, and release it when you want to start playing a file. The recorder plays up to the quick review point, then stops. You can append additional recordings in the same file from that point.

Pause Recording

Pause Press the REC/SET button while recording. REC PAUSE will flash on the display. Resume Recording Press the REC/SET 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.

The VCVA setup process begins.

VCVA LOCK ALARM

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.

VCVA ON OFF

Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen.
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
When ON is selected, a displayed on the screen. indication will be

Start the 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.

00M51S STANDBY

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Low Hi

Using the VOLUME control, adjust the start/stop actuation level.
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.
The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. ( P.19) To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended.
Recording Modes (REC MODE)
You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. Once you choose a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode as long as you do not change the mode. The included 16MB integrated flash memory holds approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in SP mode and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in LP mode. Available recording time for one continuous file. Recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.
"REC MODE" will be displayed on the screen.

REC MODE VCVA LOCK

The recording mode setup process begins.
Press the FF/+ or REW/ button to choose between SP and LP. Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen.

REC MODE SP LP

Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. You cannot select a different mode than that of the original file before append, overwrite, or insert recording. ( P.14-15) Use SP mode in conjunction with voice recognition software. ( P.65)

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).

CONF MICSENS DICT

Playing
You can start playing a file at any point.
Press the PLAY button to start playback.
The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played
00M15S (LENGTH] ) [ b 1H58M18S
Adjust the VOLUME control to your liking.
Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback.
Resume playback by pressing PLAY button again.
Playback functions Fast Playback (F.PLAY) Slow Playback (S.PLAY) Fast Forward (FF)

Operation

Press the PLAY button once while playing a file. The recorder plays back at approximately 50% faster than normal rate. Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back. The recorder plays back at approximately 25% slower than normal rate. Press the FF/+ button once while stopped. (If the FF/+ button is pressed at the end of a file, the recorder stops at the beginning of the next file. And if the FF/+ button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to the beginning of the next file.) Press the REW/ button once while stopped. (If the REW/ button is pressed at the beginning of a file, the recorder starts rewinding from the end of the previous file.) Hold the FF/+ button while stopped or playing a file.

How to Cancel

Press the PLAY button 2 times while fast playing back. Playback returns to normal rate. Press the PLAY button once while slow playing back. Playback returns to normal rate. Press the STOP button. The recorder stops immediately. (If you do not press the STOP button, the recorder will reach the end of the file and then stop automatically.) Press the STOP button. The recorder stops immediately. (If you do not press the STOP button, the recorder will reach the beginning of the file and then stop automatically.) Release the FF/+ button. The recorder will resume playback. (If you do not release the FF/+ button, the recorder will reach the end of the file and then stop automatically.) Release the REW/ button. The recorder will resume playback. (If you do not release the REW/ button, the recorder will reach the beginning of the file and then stop automatically.)

Setting an Index Mark

Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark.
An index number appears on the display.

00M51S INDEX 10

Locating an Index Mark
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

Locate the index mark you want to clear. Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display.
The index mark is erased.

00M51S INDEX 10 ERASE

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.26)
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.

5 2,4,1,3

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/ button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Press the FF/+ or REW/ button until ALARM flashes on the display. Press the REC/SET button.
The alarm playback setup process begins.

ALARM ALL PLAY CONTRAST

ON : Enables alarm playback. OFF : Disables alarm playback. a File to be played when alarm sounds b Alarm indicator

ALARM ON OFF

7,9,8,11 12
When you choose ON, the hour indicator flashes. When you choose OFF, the alarm indicator disappears and finishes with Step 12.

ALARM AM12:58

Press the FF/+ or REW/ button to set the hour. Press the REC/SET button to accept the hour.
The minute indicator flashes.
Press the FF/+ or REW/ button to set the minute. Press the REC/SET button to accept the minute. 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.
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 youre 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.
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 10 levels.

(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. example: If you press the DISPLAY button while MEMO is displayed, TO DO will appear. If you press the DISPLAY button while B is displayed, F will appear.
Available characters Type of Characters

Template

Action
REMINDER = LECTURE =SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPORTANT = CONFIDENTIAL = PRIVATE = DONT 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 ,=.= ;= != _= (= )= [ = ]= {= }= + = = == #= $ = %= &= = `= ^= @
Folder name input DICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA =TO DO = File comment input
Large caps Small caps Numerics Symbols
When you have finished setting the folder name, press and hold the REC/SET button for 1 second or longer.
This completes the folder naming procedure. (If you wish to continue assigning names to folders, press the REC/SET button and repeat the procedure from step 4.)
The folder naming process ends automatically when the eighth character is set. If you input more than 8 characters, "OVERFLOW" appears on the display. You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder. ( P.63)
Assigning File Comments (COMMENT)
You can add comments of up to 100 characters to each recorded file. If you include the date, time, and other information, you can easily find files without replaying them.
Press the FF/+ or REW/ button until COMMENT flashes on the display. Press the REC/SET button.
The file comment setup process begins.

COMMENT FORMAT REC MODE

Input the character.
If you will input characters using the recorder, see step 6 of Assigning Folder Names. ( P.32) If you will input characters using a computer, see Editing File Comments. ( P.63)

COMMENT

When you have finished setting the file comments, press and hold the REC/SET button for 1 second or longer.
This completes the file comment input procedure.
Moving Files Across Folders
A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder.
Choose the file you want to move and play it.

Shows the time that the file was recorded.

4 File comment*

Shows comment added to a file. (If there is no comment, ---- will appear.)
Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)
If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults*. All files** stored in the recorder will be deleted. If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device. ( P.55)
* Date and time settings won't be cleared, so you wont need to set them again. ** Locked files will also be deleted.
Press the FF/+ or REW/ button until FORMAT flashes on the display. Press the REC/SET button.
The formatting process is selected.

FORMAT REC MODE VCVA

Press the FF/+ or REW/ button to choose START.

FORMAT CANCEL START

Press the REC/SET button again.
Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display.

FORMAT!

FORMAT DONE displays when formatting ends.

FORMAT DONE

..... Note
40 If no action is taken within 8 seconds after step 4, the menu will revert to the status of step 2.

Menu List

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. Press the FOLDER/MENU button during playback.

REC MODE

Record mode setting (P.18). Selection between SP and LP modes. VCVA setting (P.16). Switch between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Locking files setting (P.26). Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). Alarm playback setting (P.28). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Continuous playback setting (P.22). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). LCD contrast adjustment (P.30). Adjust the level from 1 to 10. Backlight setting (P.31). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). System sounds setting (P.38). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). USB Microphone/Speaker setting (P.69). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).
INSERT REC ? Inserting recording. ( P.15)
FILE MOVE ? Moving files. ( P.36)
Press the FOLDER/MENU button.

ALL PLAY

Menu list

CONTRAST

BACKLIGHT

USB AUDIO

TIME&DATE
Date/time setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. (P.10)
FolderName Folder naming. (P.32)
Assigning file comments. (P.35)

FORMAT

Recorder formatting.(P.40)
Press the FF/+ button or REW/ button.
If you press the STOP button, the REC/SET button, or the FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point. The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.

Click on [Continue] when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen appears. Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.
You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player for Mac. If you accept them, click on [Agree].

Restart the computer.

You need to restart your computer when DSS Player for Mac is installed. To continue, click on [Yes]. To cancel installation, click on [No].

Completing setup.

Installation has finished. Click either [Quit] or [Restart]. To continue with the installation, click the Continue Set up Acrobat Reader. When the Acrobat Reader Setup dialog box opens, click on [Next].
Select where to install DSS Player for Mac.
This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player for Mac. To accept the default folder, click on [Choose]. If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 7.

Uninstall Software

The process of removing software installed on your PC is called uninstalling. Perform uninstalling when you no longer need the software.

Exit DSS Player.

Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002].
(in Windows XP, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002].)
Click on [Uninstall Olympus DSS Player 2002]. Follow the directions on screen to start the uninstall process.
Exit DSS Player. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon.
If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 5.
Delete the following file from Initialization in the System Folder:
DSS Preference (In OS10.1, User folder: Library folder: Preference folder.)
Delete the following eight drivers from Function Enhancement in the System Folder:
(OS 8,9 only) DSS10USBDriver DSS10USBShim DSS1USBDriver DSS1USBShim DSSFSUSBDriver DSSFSUSBShim DSSUSBDriver DSSUSBShim
Delete the DSS Player for Mac folder.
If you optionally created a new message folder, be sure to delete that message folder as well.
Delete the following folder from the System Folder:
(OS 8,9 only) DSS Player for Mac Help

Using Online Help

To open Online Help, do either of the following: (Windows) Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002], then click on [Help]. While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. (Macintosh) While DSS Player is running, choose [DSS Player for Mac Help] from the [Help] menu. Search by contents Search by keyword
Once the Online Help screen appears, click on the Contents tab. Double-click on the icon of the desired topic heading.
The title of the topic is displayed.
Once the Online Help screen appears, click on the Index tab.
A list of keywords by which you can search is displayed.

Enter text.

Matching keywords are located automatically.
Double-click on the desired topic.

icon of the

An explanation of the topic is displayed.
Choose a topic, then click on [Display].
For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help after DSS Player is installed.

Connecting to Your PC

Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will open. If this happens, click on [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install DSS Player. Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the included USB cable will supply the power so you will not have to use batteries or an AC adapter with the recorder. You can directly connect the recorder's USB terminal to your PC, or use the cradle included in the package (desktop holder).
Connecting to your PC using the USB connection cable
Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub.
Confirm that the recorder is not in use before attaching end b of the USB cable to the PC terminal port of the recorder.
REMOTE is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

REMOTE

NEVER disconnect the USB connecting cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Some PCs and USB hubs may not supply sufficient power and the recorder may not connect. If that happens, turn the USB AUDIO "OFF" in the recorder's menu settings. ( P.41) Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC adapter connection) USB hub. Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. Release the HOLD switch. ( P.9)
Connecting to your PC using the cradle
Place the recorder on the cradle
Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub. Connect the end b of the USB connection cable to the cradle. Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and place it in the cradle.
When you place the recorder on the cradle, 1insert the recorder so its bottom slot meets the hook on the front of the cradle (at the low end). 2Hold the top of the recorder and push it against the cradle until it clicks. REMOTE is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

From the Main Window, select the file you want to edit from the Voice File List Box. Select [Edit File] in the [File] menu, or click icon.

Edit it.

You can partially delete recordings, edit index marks and priorities, insert recordings from the position designated using the position control bar (check on [Insert recording]) and overwrite recordings.
You cannot edit WAV files. You can only edit files in DSS format.
You can record voice files from a Digital Voice Recorder directly to a computer. With a Digital Voice Recorder connected, choose the [Direct Record to PC] command from the [Tools] menu.

Set recording.

A recording setup window opens. Click on [Set File Name].
Set the recording destination and file name.
Type the recording destination folder name and file name and click on [Save].

Start recording.

Click on [Start] in the recording setup window. Recording will start. You can only change the sound quality and sensitivity settings before recording.

Stop recording.

Click on [Stop] in the Record Window.
Converting File Formats to AIFF Files*
Choose the [Save as] from the [File] menu. When a DSS file is converted to an AIFF file, unique DSS information such as priority and index marking will be lost.
* AIFF format. The standard Macintosh audio file format with the aif extension. It cannot contain index and priority settings. Notes
AIFF files cannot be converted to DSS format. You cannot partially delete, add index marks to, or set priorities.
Send Voice Files with E-mail
You can attach voice files to your e-mails. How to send attachment with e-mails, refer to the user's manual for your e-mail software. Even if the person to whom you send a voice file does not have DSS Player, he/she will be able to play the voice file using DSS Player-Lite. You can download DSS Player-Lite free from the Olympus home page, http://www.olympus.com/
Send Voice Files with E-mail / Changing User ID
Start DSS Player. Start the e-mail software, then select New Mail. Attach the voice file.
Select the voice file to attach from the Voice File List Box of DSS Player and drag and drop the file into the New Mail text window.
If your e-mail software is not compatible with the above operation, select the voice file to send from the folder where the voice file is located and send the file as an attached file according to the functions of the e-mail software. (Windows) The default folder is set to C:\Program Files\Olympus\DSS Player 2002\Message\Folder A (or B, C, D, E). (Macintosh) By default,voice files are stored on Macintosh HD: DSS Player for Mac: Message Folder: Folder A (or B, C, D, E).

Changing User ID

The user ID is used in DSS file names ( P.57) that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder.

Enter the user ID in the [Transfer UserID] window.
(Windows) From the [Download] menu. (Macintosh) From the [Tools] menu.

Click on [Transfer].

The new user ID will be transferred to the Digital Voice Recorder.

Changing a Folder Name

Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window
(Windows) You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. A folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?"<>|. (Macintosh) Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu.
Changing a Folder Name / Editing File Comments
Changing a folder name in the Device window
(Windows) Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder name. (Macintosh) Choose the [Rename Folder] from the [Tools] menu and type a folder name. The names of the folders on the Digital Voice Recorder is updated with the new folder names. Device Window folder names consist of a string of eight or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters.

Editing File Comments

You can use a PC to create or edit file comments in DSS Player in the [Edit Comments] window, and transfer them from the PC to the recorder. You can also edit file comments imported from the recorder to a PC. Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu. Files comments can use up to 100 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Editing a Template

You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & Upload Templates] window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recorder can also be edited. (Windows) Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window. (Macintosh) Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Tools] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window. Up to 20 alphanumerical characters can be used for a folder name or a comment.
Transfer edited content to the recorder Save edited content Read saved content Delete edited content
Upload templates from the recorder
Transfer all comment and folder information to the recorder
Delete all changed content

Close the dialog box

Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)
When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you set the recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speakers voice and the recorders built-in microphone to maximize the accuracy of voice recognition.
Click the [Start] button and select [Programs] [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter].
Click the [ViaVoice] button of [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter], then select [Tool] and [Analyze My Voice]. The [ViaVoice User Wizard] window appears.

Verify polarity is correct. Replace with new batteries. Reset the recorder. ( P.40) Release the recorder from HOLD. ( P.9) Release the recorder from HOLD. ( P.9) Replace with new batteries. Erase unnecessary files. Check another folder. Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker. Adjust the VOLUME control. Unlock the file. ( P.26)

Wont start

Unable to record No playback tone heard Unable to erase Noise heard during playback Recording level too low Unable to set index marks Wont work with AC adapter Cannot find the recorded voice
Move the recorder. Set the microphone sensitivity to CONF mode and try again. ( P.19) Erase unnecessary index marks. ( P.27) Unlock the file. ( P.26) Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Oprional). Switch to the right folder.

Wrong folder.

Cannot use Fast Playback or Slow Playback Noise Cancel function doesn't work Cannot connect to PC Cannot connect to a PC using a cradle
Noise Cancel function is set to "LOW" or "HI".
Turn "OFF" the Noise Cancel function. ( P.23)
A file is being played back in Fast Playback or Slow Playback mode.
Some PCs and USB hubs may not provide sufficient power. Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some PCs running Windows XP.
The Noise Cancel function doesn't work while a file is being played back in Fast Playback or Slow Playback mode. ( P.21) Turn the USB AUDIO "OFF" in the recorder's menu settings. ( P.41) You need to change the PC's USB settings. See DSS Player online help for details. ( P.49)

Accessories (optional)

External microphone: ME9*/11* A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to clothing. Use to record your own voice or people near you. Conference microphone: ME7 A highly sensitive directional microphone (shotgun microphone). Use to record speakers at a distance. Headset: E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription. Foot switch: RS23/24 Connect to the serial or USB port of your PC for hands-free transcription convenience. Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice-recognition software.