Olympus DM-450 User Manual

Using a Digital Voice Recorder Page 1
Using a Digital Voice Recorder
Contents
Turning on and off, hold function p2
Record, Stop and Play p3
Increasing and decreasing the volume p4
Charging the voice recorder p4
Folders p5
Saving audio files p5
How to use the index function p6-p7
Erasing unwanted audio files p8
Transferring audio to your computer p9
Remember to regularly back up your audio
files onto the PC and also a backup CD.

Olympus DM-450 Specifications

General

Built-in microphone	Yes
Maximum recording time	34 h
Compatible memory cards	microSDHC
File type	WMA, MP3
Battery type	AAA
Internal memory	2048 MB
Display size (HxV)	27.3 x 28.5 mm
Interface	USB
Headphone out	1
Recording battery life	41 h
Number of batteries supported	2
Loudspeaker diameter	23 mm

Summary

Turn On and Hold Function

Turning the Recorder Off

Pull the 'hold' button on the side to turn the recorder off. The hold function locks all buttons.

Record, Stop, and Play

Recording Audio

Press the record button to start capturing audio.

Stopping Recording

Press the stop button to end the current recording session.

Playing Recordings

Press the play button to listen to your recorded audio.

Volume Control

Increase Volume

Press the '+' button to increase the audio volume level.

Decrease Volume

Press the '-' button to decrease the audio volume level.

Charging the Voice Recorder

Charging Procedure

Connect USB cable while holding 'stop' button until 'charging' appears.

Folder Management

Saving Files to Folders

Navigate and select folders to save audio files using +/- and OK/►► buttons.

Index Marks

Creating Index Marks

Press the Scene button during recording to place an index mark.

Index Mark Navigation

Jumping Between Marks

Use playback buttons ►► or ◄◄ to navigate between index marks.

Index Mark Deletion

Deleting Index Marks

Select an index mark and press ERASE to remove it from the recording.

File Deletion

Erasing Files and Folders

Select files/folders, choose erase option, and confirm to delete audio files.

PC Data Transfer

Connecting for File Transfer

Connect the recorder via USB to PC. Ensure 'Remote (Storage)' is displayed.

Disconnecting from PC

Safely eject the device from the PC using the 'Safely Remove Hardware' option.