The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder is used to make digital recordings of speeches, lectures or other audio events. It can separate recordings into different folders for organizing, and some models include a USB cable to easily download recordings to a computer.
Batteries
The recorder takes two AAA batteries. It has a battery-life indicator that notes when batteries need to be changed. When changing batteries, set the hold switch to the "Hold" position, or time/date info will be lost.
Hold Switch
The hold switch is the default on-off button. When the switch is on, the recorder cannot be accidentally turned on in a purse or pocket.
Folders
The recorder has three or four folders (depending on model) lettered A, B, C and (if applicable) D. When the recorder is stopped, press the "Folder" button to switch between folders. Each folder can hold 100 recordings.
Time/Date
The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format. To set the time and date, press and hold the "Menu" button, and use the + or - button to select Time, then press "Play" to accept. Use + and - to set the correct time, and Play to accept.
Recording Functions
Press the "Folder" button to select the desired folder. Press the "Rec" button to start recording (the record/play indicator light turns red) and press the "Stop" button to stop. To pause, press the "Rec" button while recording (Pause appears on the display and the record/play light flashes), and press "Rec" again to resume at the point of interruption.
An external microphone can be plugged into the corresponding jack. When this is done, the built-in microphone will not operate.
Playback Functions
Find the correct folder, and use the "Forward" or "Back" buttons to select the correct file. Press the "Play" button to start playback; the record/play light will turn green, and the elapsed (or remaining) time will show on the screen. Press + or - to change the volume. Press and hold the "Forward" or "Back" buttons to rewind or fast-forward. To change playback speed, press the "Play" button during playback. Pressing it once will slow playback by 25 percent; pressing it twice will speed it up 50 percent; and pressing it a third time will return it to normal speed.
To listen with earphones, plug them into the earphone jack. This will disable the built-in speaker.
Erasing Files
To erase one file, find it in the folder and press the "Erase" button. Select "Yes" using the "Forward" or "Back" button, then press the "Play" button. To erase all files from a folder, select the folder and press the "Erase" button twice. Select "Yes" with the Forward or Back button, then press "Play." Deleted files cannot be restored.
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