Section 12
Downloading files to the computer
**Note: The memory card must remain in the recorder if you are downloading recordings into the PUMA management software.
The PUMA management software will not recognize memory cards that are not inserted in the recorder.
1 Turn on the recorder.
2 Attach the USB connector of the download/charging cable into a USB port on your computer.
3 Attach the other end of the download/charging cable with the micro USB connecter to the USB port on the recorder - or if
using the download/charging cradle attach the micro USB connecter to the USB port in the cradle and place the recorder in the
optional Download/Charging Cradle.
4 If connecting the recorder to the computer for the first time, allow the computer to set up and recognize the recorder before
downloading any files.
5 The recorder will show up as a removable device on the computer. If you are using the Speech Exec or Puma software the files
will automatically download to the computer. You may also copy, cut and paste the files to the computer without using software.
You may permanently delete the individual files from the memory card if no longer needed while the recorder is attached to the
computer but do not format the memory card.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the recorder or Download/Charging cradle or remove the recorder from the cradle while
downloading is in progress or the files may be damaged or lost.
**Note: Be sure to plug the cable into the USB port on the recorder or cradle correctly. Be careful not to damage the USB port on
the recorder or cradle. Do not force the cable into the USB port on the recorder or cradle. Only use the supplied USB cable to
insure compatibility. Do not use a damaged USB cable. Contact Versatile Information Products or your salesperson for
replacement cables.
**Note: DS2 files such as those created in Dictation mode require software capable of playing back the DS2 file type on a
computer. The Philips Speech Exec software will playback the DS2 files. A basic player for DS2 files is also available.
Section 13
Optional accessories
Remote Activation Switch
The optional Remote Activation Switch is used to remotely start and stop recording in Contact or Tactical mode only. If the
Remote Activation Switch is pressed while in Dictation mode the recorder will automatically switch to Contact mode.
To connect the Remote Activation Switch to the recorder, insert the cable into the EAR jack on the recorder. To start recording
using the Remote Activation Switch press the REC button on the top of the Remote Activation Switch. The EOL and Index
buttons are disabled on the Remote Activation Switch. In Contact mode the REC button will turn RED while recording. To stop
recording using the Remote Activation Switch press the REC button again. The light will turn off and this will close the file. If you
need to Pause the recording while using the Remote Activation Switch press the Pause button on the front of the recorder. The
REC button on the Remote Activation Switch will blink RED to indicate Pause. To resume recording while in Pause mode from
the Remote Activation Switch you will need to push the REC button on the Remote Activation Switch twice. You may also press
the REC button on the front of the recorder to resume from Pause mode. The REC button will not be lit on the Remote Activation
Switch if the record lamp is set to 'off' or while in Tactical mode.
Download / Charging Cradle
The optional Download/Charging Cradle provides a simple and convenient way to download recordings and charge the battery in
the recorder. To use the Download/Charging Cradle attach the USB connector of the cable to a USB port on the computer and
the micro USB connecter to the Download/Charging Cradle. Place the recorder into the cradle and it will automatically connect to
the computer if the recorder is turned on. If the recorder is turned off, only battery charging will occur.
External Microphone or Telephone Record Microphone
If using an optional external microphone or telephone record microphone they should be plugged into the MIC jack on the recorder.
For questions regarding the PUMA 5 recorder please contact Versatile Information Products at 1-800-794-4044.
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