Section 5
Description of the PUMA 5 modes
Contact mode is a non-editable recording mode used primarily to record in the field or when interviewing contacts. The
Contact mode sets the microphone to high sensitivity, activates the RED LED record lamp while recording, turns on the REC,
Pause and STOP beeps and sets the file type to MP3. The side dictation mode buttons are disabled in Contact mode except
for the RECORD HOLD button. Each time a recording is stopped by pressing STOP in Contact mode the file is closed
preventing any further recording into that file. Pressing REC after pressing STOP starts recording into a new file.
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Tactical mode is a non-editable recording mode and is similar to Contact mode except in Tactical mode the RED LED is
disabled while recording, the beep tones are turned off and the display screen is dimmed to a low level making the
recorder less visible while using it. The RECORD HOLD button also works in Tactical mode.
Tactical mode should only be used when necessary due to the fact that you will not hear beep tones or see the RED LED
indicator on the top of the recorder. The only indication that recording has started in Tactical mode will be on the display
screen which may not be visible if the recorder is inserted in the kydex holster.
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Dictation mode is an editable recording mode used for dictating personal reports and notes. In Dictation mode the mic
sensitivity is lowered to minimize background noises, the side controls are activated and the recorder acts as a dictation
device allowing you to rewind, overwrite and append your dictation just like any standard dictation recorder. The default file
format in Dictation mode is DS2, which is compatible with most voice recognition software. You can control when to close the
file and begin a new file in Dictation mode using the EOL button. Even while using the recorder in Dictation mode the front
facing REC button will remain active when your dictation is stopped in case you need to immediately begin recording in
Contact mode. Pressing the front facing REC button immediately switches to Contact mode and begins recording a new file
in Contact mode. The RECORD HOLD button also works in Dictation mode.
**Note: Changing the profile in Dictation mode to meeting will also change the file type to MP3. You will lose some search
capabilities with the PUMA management software and some editing functions in the MP3 format. Only change the profile
settings if necessary.
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**Note: The RECORD HOLD function does not affect the power switch on the recorder. Be careful not to accidentally turn off
the recorder while in use.
**Note: The various buttons on the recorder will change labels and functions depending on which mode the recorder is set to
and which function you are using.
**Note: Do not remove the battery from the device while it is recording. Data may be damaged or lost or damage to the recorder
may occur.
. **Note: If you are using PUMA management software to set a user I.D. on the PUMA 5 recorder with encryption enabled,
only the DS2 files will be encrypted. This may affect the ability to playback the DS2 files on a computer depending on the
software being used.
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