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General| Brand | Olympus |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-50 |
| Category | Voice Recorder |
| Language | English |
Lists registered trademarks related to the product and its technologies.
Advises on backing up data and disclaims liability for data loss.
Provides safety warnings and handling instructions for batteries.
Offers safety warnings and usage instructions for the AC adapter.
Identifies and describes the external parts of the recorder and accessories.
Details the meaning of various indicators and icons displayed on the LCD panel.
Notes on using optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Important notes regarding battery replacement and recorder usage.
Instructions on how to turn the recorder on and off.
How to activate and exit the HOLD function to prevent accidental operation.
Steps to set the initial date and time on the recorder.
Guides on using stereo and built-in microphones for recording.
Explains how to choose a folder for recording new audio.
Details the process of initiating and ending a recording session.
Instructions on how to pause and resume a recording.
Steps to configure the VCVA feature for automatic recording.
Guides on starting recording with VCVA and adjusting sensitivity.
Explains how to choose between different recording quality modes.
Details the LECTURE, CONF, and DICT sensitivity options.
Guides on navigating folders and selecting files for playback.
Instructions to start playback and control the sound volume.
How to stop playback at any point.
How to fast forward and rewind through files during playback.
How to skip to the beginning of files or sections.
Instructions for activating and adjusting the noise cancellation feature.
Important notes regarding the availability and use of Noise Cancel.
Step-by-step guide to deleting a single audio file.
Instructions for deleting all files within a selected folder.
Steps to configure voice guidance settings like On/Off and Speed.
Information about canceling guidance and data loss upon formatting.
Explains how to navigate and use the tab-based menu system.
Provides a list of available menu functions and their reference pages.
Lists settings adjustable during recording and playback sessions.
Lists the system requirements for installing and running DSS Player software.
Step-by-step instructions for installing DSS Player from CD.
Continues installation: user info, license, folder selection.
Instructions for connecting the recorder and installing the device driver.
How to find information using Contents and keyword searches.
A table detailing alarm messages, their meanings, and recommended actions.
Lists common symptoms with likely causes and suggested solutions.
Continues troubleshooting common issues with their causes and actions.
Technical specs: format, input level, sampling frequency, and response.
Provides contact details for technical support in the US, Canada, and Europe.
States FCC, Canadian RFI, CE Mark, and WEEE compliance.
Instructions for powering the device and managing power save modes.
Guides on selecting one of the five voice-recording folders.
Steps to select a folder and begin/end a recording session.
Guides on selecting files for playback and controlling volume.
How to stop the playback at any point.
Details Regular, Slow (S. Play), and Fast (F. Play) playback speeds.
Steps to start repeating a selected segment of audio.
Instructions for activating and adjusting the noise cancellation feature.
Step-by-step guide to deleting a single audio file.
Explains how to navigate and use the tab-based menu system.
Lists settings adjustable during recording sessions.
Lists settings adjustable during playback sessions.
Identifies and explains various indicators on the LCD panel.
Explains the different playback modes (File, Folder, All, etc.).
Important notes regarding behavior in different playback modes.
Steps to start repeating a selected segment of audio.
How to stop the segment repeat playback.
Instructions for activating and adjusting the noise cancellation feature.
Important notes regarding the availability and use of Noise Cancel.
Steps to activate and adjust the Voice Filter feature.
Information that Voice Filter is not available when Noise Cancel is set.
Steps to program alarm playback settings.
How to configure alarm settings like On/Off, Day, and Start Time.
How to adjust alarm volume and select alarm sound.
How to select a file to play back with the alarm.
Final steps to save alarm playback settings.
Important notes regarding alarm playback operation and file selection.
Step-by-step guide to deleting a single audio file.
Instructions for deleting all files within a selected folder.
Important notes about file restoration and erasing time.
How to place index or temporary marks on audio files.
Procedures for removing index or temporary marks.
Information on mark limits and locked file restrictions.
Steps to lock a file to prevent accidental deletion.
Final steps to confirm file locking.
How a lock indicator appears on the file list screen.
How to rename folders using the Voice Folder window.
How to rename folders using the Device window.
Steps to select a new folder name from the template.
Steps to select a folder and file for rearranging playback order.
How to choose a destination and move the selected file.
Steps to start the recorder formatting process.
Final steps to confirm and execute the recorder formatting.
Important notes regarding formatting procedures and data loss.
Steps to set the USB class to Audio or Remote.
Steps to set the time interval for entering power save mode.
Steps to configure the external input setting for microphones.
Explains recording behavior when the 'Auto' setting is active.
Explains recording behavior when the 'Stereo' setting is active.
How to view recorder information like capacity and version.
Explains different information displayed when pressing DISPLAY.
Details the display information shown during recording.
Details the display information shown during VCVA recording.
Steps to enable or disable the LCD backlight.
Steps to enable or disable the Record/Play indicator light.
Steps to adjust the LCD display contrast level.
Steps to configure voice guidance settings like On/Off and Speed.
How to enable/disable guidance and adjust its speed.
How to adjust the volume of voice guidance announcements.
Final steps to confirm voice guidance settings.
Information about canceling guidance and data loss upon formatting.
Steps to enable or disable system beeps for operations.
Explains how to navigate and use the tab-based menu system.
Important precautions when connecting the recorder to a computer.
Lists the system requirements for installing and running DSS Player software.
Information about support limitations for updated or modified PCs.
Step-by-step instructions for installing DSS Player from CD.
Continues installation: user info, license, folder selection.
Instructions for connecting the recorder and installing the device driver.
Step-by-step guide to remove DSS Player software from the PC.
How to find information using the Contents tab in Online Help.
How to search for information using keywords in the Index tab.
Steps to connect the recorder to a PC via USB cable.
Important notes regarding USB class settings and cable usage.
Safe procedure for disconnecting the recorder from the PC.
Important notes regarding safe disconnection and cable use.
How to prevent DSS Player from starting automatically.
Steps to manually launch the DSS Player application.
Identifies control buttons for playing and stopping voice files.
Explains the window showing DSS, WMA, MP3, WAVE file structures.
Explains the window showing recorder folder structures.
Explains the box displaying voice files in the selected folder.
How to select a folder from the Device Manager window.
How to select voice files from the Voice File List Box.
Steps to download selected voice files from the recorder.
Important notes about USB disconnection and file storage.
How to select the folder containing the voice file to play.
How to select the voice file from the list.
How to start playback using the Play Control Bar.
How to select a destination folder on the recorder.
How to select voice files to upload.
Confirmation of successful file upload and notes on drag-and-drop.
How to change the user ID for file naming.
How to rename folders using the Voice Folder window.
How to rename folders using the Device window.
How to add comments to downloaded files using DSS Player.
How to change and upload folder name templates.
Steps to copy voice guide data from DSS Player to the recorder.
How to change recorder settings for USB speaker use.
How to configure the recorder as a USB microphone in Windows.
Information on upgrading DSS Player to the Plus version for more features.
Steps to upgrade DSS Player using a license number.
Lists compatible voice recognition software and contact info.
Steps to configure ViaVoice for accurate voice recording.
How to select sound cards and perform audio setup for ViaVoice.
Steps to start Dragon NaturallySpeaking and create a new user.
How to record training text and transfer recorded voice data.
Final steps to complete the new user registration.
How to select folders and voice files for text conversion.
How to initiate voice recognition with ViaVoice or Dragon.
Steps to open user and transcription options for Dragon.
How to use the noise canceling function with voice recognition.
Tips for recording voice to improve recognition accuracy.
How to select files to be joined.
Steps to initiate the file joining process.
How to arrange the playback order of joined files.
How to name and save the joined file.
How to select files to be split.
Steps to initiate the file splitting process.
How to set the point where the file will be split.
How to name the split files.
How to complete the file splitting process.
How to access the recorder menu configuration screen on PC.
Guides on copying and transferring music/language files via WMP.
Instructions for importing Podcast content using DSS Player.
Steps to download Audible content using the Audible Manager.
How to record audio from external devices directly to the recorder.
Explains copyright restrictions and DRM for WMA/MP3 files.
Identifies interface elements of Windows Media Player 10.
Identifies interface elements of Windows Media Player 9.
Steps to rip music from CDs using WMP 10 and WMP 9.
How to sync music files from PC to recorder using WMP 10.
How to copy music files from PC to recorder using WMP 9.
Completes the process of syncing music files using WMP 9.
How to choose the destination folder on the recorder for music files.
Final steps to copy music files to the recorder.
Steps to register podcast programs in DSS Player.
Compatibility note for Podcast content playback format.
How to manually update registered podcast programs.
Steps to manually download podcast content.
Steps to manually download podcast content.
How to transfer downloaded podcast content to the recorder.
Important note about USB disconnection during transfer.
Steps to install the AudibleManager software on a computer.
How to add the recorder as a device in AudibleManager.
Information on buying Audible content from the website.
Steps to connect the recorder and activate it in AudibleManager.
Information on the transfer process and notes about .pos files.
Explanation of the exclusive Audible mode for content playback.
Details of the file display when using Audible mode.
Lists supported Audible file formats and their modes.
How to navigate playback position and sections in Audible mode.
Notes regarding index marks, temp marks, and system files in Audible mode.
Detailed explanation of forwarding and rewinding actions in Audible mode.
Detailed explanation of file skip and section skip actions.
How to adjust settings like Playback Speed in Audible mode.
Steps to copy data from PC to recorder using Explorer.
Important notes about USB disconnection and storage class.
A table detailing alarm messages, their meanings, and recommended actions.
Lists common symptoms with likely causes and suggested solutions.
Continues troubleshooting common issues with their causes and actions.
Lists various optional stereo microphones and accessories.
Technical specs: format, input level, sampling frequency, and response.
Provides contact details for technical support in the US, Canada, and Europe.
States FCC, Canadian RFI, CE Mark, and WEEE compliance.
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