Olympus DS-3300 Online Instructions Manual

Olympus DS-3300 Online Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-3300
ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
EN
you test the record function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ... 4 General Precautions ... 5 1 Getting Started Main Features ... 9 xD-Picture Card ... 10 Identification of Parts ... 11 Installing Batteries ... 13 Charging Battery ... 15 Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries ...
  • Page 3 Using Online Help ... 54 Connection to Your PC ... 55 Running DSS Player ... 58 Window Names ... 60 5 Managing Files on Your PC Download Dictation Files from the Recorder ... 61 Playing a Dictation File ... 63 Upload Dictation Files to the Recorder ...
  • Page 4: Safe And Proper Usage

    • Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used to describe a function, button, or switch position on the recorder. • The icon indicates that feature or setting can be modified by Professional Olympus Authorized Dealer only. Do not disassemble Unplug from power outlet...
  • Page 5: General Precautions

    General Precautions G Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. G Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. G Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
  • Page 6 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. • Do not expose the rechargeable batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.
  • Page 7 3 hours, plug the power-supply cord out. Contact the store of purchase or Olympus Service Station for repair since it may be a malfunction. • Be sure to charge batteries within the temperature range of 0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°F.
  • Page 8 1 do not touch any of the exposed parts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury.
  • Page 9: Main Features

    Main Features Dual function cradle, docking station, for recharging of the optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR402) ( P.14)* and for downloading data from the recorder to a PC ( P.61). The recorder has multi programmable button (CUSTOM) ( P.18). Recording and storing voice in DSS format.
  • Page 10: Xd-Picture Card

    To recover the original recording time, initialize/ format the card in the recorder. • Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of the media card. 1 Index area You can write down the card’s...
  • Page 11: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts & 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in microphone 4 NEW button 5 HOLD switch 6 REC (Record) button 7 REW (Rewind) button 8 FF (Fast Forward) button 9 INDEX button 0 FOLDER/MENU button ! Built-in speaker @ STOP button # PLAY button...
  • Page 12 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 Battery indicator 2 Folder 3 Priority indicator 4 Current file number 5 Total number of recorded files in the folder 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Character Information display 8 Microphone sensitivity display 9 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 0 Record mode indicator...
  • Page 13: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Notes • Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written.
  • Page 14 Installing Batteries Notes • The Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR402) is sold separately. • Removing the battery pack while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the battery run out, you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. It is crucial to charge the battery once you see only one hash mark in the battery icon.
  • Page 15: Charging Battery

    • Charge the battery often for first few uses. Battery performs better after several full charge/discharge cycles. • Ni-MH battery pack (BR402) is only chargeable with the Olympus AC adapter A511 or D-7AC. • If you charge the battery right after charging is complete, it will take only few minutes to charge the battery.
  • Page 16: Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries

    Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries These batteries are exclusively for use with Olympus voice recorder DS-3300. Never use them in combination with other equipment. Discharging Batteries self-discharge while they are not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.
  • Page 17: Turning On The Recorder

    Turning ON the Recorder Power Save Mode When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, by default, it will switch to power save mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again, press any of the buttons on the recorder. With the battery charged in the recorder and the card inserted properly, the recorder is ready to work.
  • Page 18: Dealer Option Items

    Dealer Option Items Some additional options can be set by your Olympus Professional Dealer. These additional and customisable options are as follows: Setting for “beep” sound. Setting for NEW button operation. Setting for REC button operation. Setting for Splash screen.
  • Page 19: Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)

    Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the date and time information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time.
  • Page 20 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Example: March 14, 2005 3M 14D 2005Y (Initial setting) ↓ 14D 3M 2005Y ↓ 2005Y 3M 14D Set the month. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the month. 2 Press the REC button to accept the month. Changing the Time/Date Notes •...
  • Page 21: Inserting And Ejecting A Card

    • If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays the menu to menu format option ( P.47). • Never use any card in the recorder unless it has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera ( P.47).
  • Page 22: Ejecting A Card

    Inserting and Ejecting a Card Ejecting a Card Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. Make sure the recorder is STOP mode. Slide the card cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording By default, the recorder has five folders, A , B , C , D , E and you can select folder by pressing the FOLDER/MENU button. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information.
  • Page 24: Review Recording

    Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. • The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Notes •...
  • Page 25: Overwrite Recording

    Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. Note You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the original file before overwrite recording. Select and play the file you want to overwrite.
  • Page 26: Insert Recording

    Recording Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. Notes • The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of the inserted recording. • You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the original file before inserting. Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into.
  • Page 27: Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

    Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Note If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICT mode and place the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from the source. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 28: Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

    Recording Modes (REC MODE) The recording mode can choose between SP (standard recording) and LP (long-term recording). Note Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. “REC MODE”...
  • Page 29: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (Vcva)

    Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset actuation volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the actuation level. The VCVA feature helps extending recording time and conserves the memory by turning off recording during silent periods.
  • Page 30: Hands-Free Recording

    The recorder can be used as a hands-free recording device. To setup the recorder for hands- free operation, connect the optional Olympus foot switch (RS25/26) to the back of the cradle and place the recorder in the cradle as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 31: Playing

    Playing You can start playing a file at any point. Select the file, then press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played Press the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (–) button to adjust the volume.
  • Page 32: Playback Functions

    Playing Playback functions Playback functions Fast Press the FF button once while stopped. Forward (FF) Rewind Press the REW button once while stopped. (REW) Hold the FF button while stopped or playing a file. (CUE) Hold the REW button while stopped or playing a file. Review (REV) •...
  • Page 33: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing a File Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process. Notes • If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “FILE ERASE?” starts flashing, the recorder will revert to the stop status.
  • Page 34: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Erasing Erasing All Files in a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P.39). Notes • If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “ALL ERASE ?” starts flashing, the recorder will revert to the stop status.
  • Page 35: Partially Erasing A File

    Partially Erasing a File You can erase a selected file in part. Start playback the file you want to erase partially. Press the ERASE button at the point to start erasing. While playback continues, “PARTIAL ERASE” and the file length will alternate on the display.
  • Page 36 Erasing Notes • If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “START” or “END” starts flashing, the recorder will revert to the stop status. • An erased file cannot be restored. • Locked files cannot be partially erased ( P.39). Press the ERASE button to confirm erase.
  • Page 37: Menu List

    Menu List Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. MENU Select SP or LP mode ( P.28). REC MODE MIC SENSE EXIT SUB MENU VCVA setting ( P.29). Select ON (enabled) VCVA or OFF (disabled). SUB MENU LOCK BEEP FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.47).
  • Page 38: Learning To Use The Menu

    Learning to Use the Menu To navigate through the different options in the MENU, use the MENU List flow chart ( P.37) and the following steps to modify or change any settings. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 39: Locking Files (Lock)

    Locking Files (LOCK) The file lock feature is very useful to protect important data from accidental erase. Locked files are never erased except when the card is formatted ( P.47). Notes • You cannot append, overwrite, or insert recordings into locked files ( P.23). •...
  • Page 40: Index Marks

    Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy to identify important sections in the file. Notes • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “INDEX FULL” to appear on the display.
  • Page 41: Lcd Display Information

    LCD Display Information Before using the DISPLAY function, it should be programmed to CUSTOM button. The LCD screen on the recorder can display 7 different formats of information by using the DISPLAY (CUSTOM) button. This helps review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. Use the DISPLAY (CUSTOM) button.
  • Page 42 LCD Display Information While in Record Mode 1 Recording level meter Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in countdown mode. While Recording in VCVA Mode 1 VCVA recording level meter Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in countdown...
  • Page 43: Setting Priority Levels

    Setting Priority Levels By default, CUSTOM button is programmed with PRIORITY function. You can set a priority level on each file recorded. You can choose between high ( normal (no indication). The default is normal. To Set a Priority Level on an Existing File To Set a Priority on a New File Note Priority level cannot be changed on a locked filed ( P.39).
  • Page 44: Setting Job Data

    Setting Job Data To operate the AUTHOR ID setting (when turn on the recorder), the recorder needs to be additionally set to the dealer option item beforehand. Every file recorded on the recorder will include the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header information.
  • Page 45 Setting a Work Type Press the NEW button while in STOP mode. When more than one Work Type ID exist on the recorder, the Work Type ID list will display. Press the FF or REW button to highlight a Work Type from the Work Type ID list.
  • Page 46: Setting Option Item

    Setting Option Item The recorder can be programmed with additional user defined fields called Option Items. Notes • Each Option Item ID field can accept up to 20 characters maximum. • If more than one Work Type ID exist on the recorder, the Option Item ID displays after determining the Work Type.
  • Page 47: Formatting The Card (Format)

    Formatting the Card (FORMAT) Cards that have been used on non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. The Olympus xD- Picture Card delivered with the recorder is preformatted and ready for use.
  • Page 48 Formatting the Card (FORMAT) Notes • The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards. For example, formatting may take about 1 minute for 512 MB card. Do not interrupt the formatting process by opening the card cover or the battery cover.
  • Page 49: Hold

    Hold Notes • The display will flash if the switch is moved to hold in the stop status. At this time, if any button is pressed the clock display will flash for about 2 seconds, but will not operate. • If the switch is moved to hold during playback (or recording), the playback (recording) status will stay and cannot be operated.
  • Page 50: Dss Player Software

    DSS Player Software The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are: • Automatic download and backup of recordings from the recorder to a PC. •...
  • Page 51: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Make sure that your computer meets the operating environment listed below. Please check with your system administrator or your Olympus Professional Dealer. IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ System: Me/ 2000 Professional/ XP Professional, Home Edition...
  • Page 52: Installing Dss Player Software

    Make sure to exit all running applications, eject the floppy disk if you are using one, and logon as administrator if you are running Windows 2000/XP (Professional only) or Mac OS X on the network. Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 53: Uninstalling Dss Player Software

    Click the [start] button on the taskbar. Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel]. A list of installed applications is displayed. Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click the [Change/Remove] button. Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 54: Using Online Help

    For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the online Help. To start online Help: • Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player], [Dictation Help]. • While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents].
  • Page 55: Connection To Your Pc

    Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the recorder to a PC. However, if you do connect the recorder before or during the software installation, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears. In this case, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button in the wizard screen and then install or continue the installation of DSS Player software.
  • Page 56: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connection to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.
  • Page 57 Notes • Never touch the contact points at the bottom of the cradle, as that may cause bad connection. • With a PC connected, the recorder cannot be operated with the foot switch (RS25/26). When connecting the recorder to a PC via the cradle, remove the foot switch. Connecting to Your PC Using the Cradle Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC’s USB...
  • Page 58: Running Dss Player

    Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs]. All program menu will be displayed. Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Module]. Note If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open.
  • Page 59 Start your Macintosh. Connect the recorder to your PC. For cable connection instructions, see “Connecting to Your PC Using the USB Cable” ( P.55). Double-click the [DSS Player for Mac] (OS 9.x)/[DSS Player] (OS X) folder. The DSS Player (for Mac) folder opens. Double-click DSS Player.
  • Page 60: Window Names

    Window Names 1 Playback Control Bar Provides the control buttons to play and stop dictation files. 2 Dictation Tree View Displays the directory structure of the DSS, WAVE (Windows only) and AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files stored on your PC’s hard disk. 3 Device Tree View Displays the directory structure of the folders in the recorder.
  • Page 61: Download Dictation Files From The Recorder

    Download Dictation Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer dictation files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several dictation files to your PC. • Download Folder X (X is any of the seven folders A to G) Download all the dictation files in one folder.
  • Page 62 Download Dictation Files from the Recorder Download the dictation file. From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder indicator lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption.
  • Page 63: Playing A Dictation File

    Playing a Dictation File Select the folder. Select the folder where the dictation file resides. Select the dictation file. Select the dictation file to play from the Dictation List View. Play the dictation file. Click the (play) button in the Playback Control Bar or double-click the file.
  • Page 64: Upload Dictation Files To The Recorder

    Upload Dictation Files to the Recorder DSS Player enables you to upload DSS dictation files from your PC to the recorder. Select the folder. Select the folder where the dictation file to upload resides. Select the dictation file. Select the dictation file to upload from the Dictation List View, then select [Download] menu, then [Upload Files] or click the icon in the toolbar.
  • Page 65: Direct Recording/Editing On Pc

    Direct Recording/Editing on PC You can easily record on the PC directly using the recorder and the DSS Player. While the recorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable, the Remote Dictation window in the DSS Player allows you to create a new recording or edit an existing recording.
  • Page 66: Changing User Id (Author Id)

    Changing User ID (Author ID) User ID can be uploaded to the recorder using the DSS Player. Up to 10 IDs can be uploaded to the recorder. From the main window, click the [Download] menu, then select [Create & Send Job Data]. The [Create & Send Job Data] window appears.
  • Page 67: Changing A Folder Name

    Changing a Folder Name The folders in the software and recorder can be renamed to reflect the type of recording they will contain. For example, Folder A might be used to store private information and thus be renamed PRIVATE, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information and thus be renamed BUSINESS.
  • Page 68: Using Voice Recognition Software (Optional)

    From the [Device] list box, select [Olympus DSS File] or [Olympus WMA File]. Select [Olympus DSS File] or [Olympus WMA File] in the [Device] list box, then click the [Next] button. Click the [Next] button. The [Audio Setup Wizard] window appears.
  • Page 69 Select a sound card. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP.) Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen.
  • Page 70 Using Voice Recognition Software (Optional) Executing Voice Recognition The DSS Player provides a link in the menu for IBM ViaVoice Voice Recognition software. You can easily access the menu and initiate voice recognition on any of the DSS file in the Dictation List View.
  • Page 71 Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your DSS recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy. • Set the microphone sensitivity to “DICT.” ( P.27). • Set the recording mode to “SP” ( P.28).
  • Page 72: Joining Files

    Joining Files In DSS Player, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. Select the voice files. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined.
  • Page 73 Set the order of files. After joined, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in the order using the [Up] and [Down] buttons. Input File Names. The file name is created automatically after joining and also, it enables input optionally.
  • Page 74: Splitting Files

    Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player. Select the folder. Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window. Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box.
  • Page 75 Input file name (File name before splitting.) Output file name (File name after splitting.) Playback / Stop button The display will change whenever the button is pressed. Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the divided.
  • Page 76: Usb Microphone/Usb Speaker

    USB Microphone/USB Speaker The recorder can be used as a USB speaker or microphone when connected to a PC. If you use the recorder as a USB speaker, you can output voice through the recorder instead of using the PC speaker. When used as a microphone, you can record voice on your PC using you favorite application.
  • Page 77: Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files

    Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files DSS Player software can send dictation files to a third party by e-mail or FTP. This process can be automated by configuring the DSS Player with the recipients profile information and the sending method. Setting the E-mail/FTP Service E-mail/FTP service needs to be set to send/receive files.
  • Page 78 Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files Setting Connection for MAPI Compliant Service Click the [start] button of Windows OS, select [Settings], then [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] appears. Check whether the [Mail] or [Mail and Fax] icon Panel. If the icon exists, the MAPI subsystem has already been installed on your computer. Go to the “Activating Send Mail Function (Create a Profile)”...
  • Page 79 Installing Microsoft Outlook 2000 After installing Outlook 2000, start the program. When the following window appears, click the [Next] button. Select [Corporate or Workgroup] and click the [Next] button. A dialog box for setting up Microsoft Outlook appears. This is the wizard for creating a profile. For information on creating a profile, check step 3 in the “Activating Send Mail Function”...
  • Page 80 Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files Click the [Add…] button. Type the profile name and click the [OK] button. Select “Add a new e-mail account” and click the [Next] button. Select your e-mail server type. If you are going to use an MAPI compliant Workgroup system such as Lotus Notes or Novell GroupWise, select “Additional Server Types”, click the [Next] button to continue.
  • Page 81 If you select “Additional Server Types”, you will see the following dialog box. Click the [Next] button and follow the instructions on the screen, then skip to step 8. If you select “POP3”, you will see the following dialog box. Enter the necessary information and click the [More Settings…] button.
  • Page 82 Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files Activating Send Mail Function (Create a Profile) The Profile is the group of information services to set up the Messaging application. The information services allow you to access the Mailbox and the Address Book. The Send Mail function will not work if there is no profile.
  • Page 83 Click the [Next] button and follow the instructions on the screen. When the wizard is complete, it returns to the profile in the Option Setting dialog box. Please make sure that the profile name you have created using the Setup Wizard is displayed in the Option Setting dialog box.
  • Page 84 Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files Setting the E-mail destination Click the [E-mail] button. The [E-mail destination] dialog box appears. Click the [To] button. The [Select recipients] dialog box appears. Select the recipient names from the Address Book. At least one recipient is required in the [To:->] field. The [CC:->] and [BCC:->] selections are optional.
  • Page 85 Setting the Document File Retrieve Function From the [Tools] menu, select [Options], then click the [Receive] tab in the Option dialog box. Check the [Use collect back documents functions] check box. Select a protocol to be used for receiving a document file. If the transmission profile setting is not configured, configure the setting in reference to P.77.
  • Page 86 Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files Sending Dictation Files Sending Dictation Files Manually Select the dictation file you want to send from the Dictation List View. To select more than one file, press and hold either the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key and make your selection.
  • Page 87 When sending DSS files to a user who does not have the DSS Player software, the user will not be able to play the received DSS file. A free DSS Player from Olympus, DSS Player Lite, can be downloaded from the Olympus website at: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp...
  • Page 88: Using The Recorder As A Reader/Writer

    Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive. You can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC using standard windows copy/move and delete commands.
  • Page 89: Alarm Message List

    System error detected in the This is a malfunction. Contact recorder. the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. There is no card inserted. Insert a card ( P.21). The card cover is not closed.
  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly. on the display The batteries are dead. The recorder is in power off mode. Won’t start The recorder is in power off mode. The batteries are dead. Unable to record The card does not have enough memory.
  • Page 91: Accessories (Optional)

    Player Pro Transcription Module for easy transcription of DSS recordings. xD-Picture cards of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB: M-XD16/32/64/128/256/512 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series xD-Picture Cards can be used. Headset: E61, E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription.
  • Page 92: Specifications

    (without protrusions) Weight 101 g (Including alkaline batteries) * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.
  • Page 93: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical Assistance and Support DS-3300 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is trained to troubleshoot and fix many common problems that you may be having with this system. If you encounter problems using your DS-3300, we recommend that you contact your Olympus Professional Dealer that sold you the system.
  • Page 94 This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please use for the disposal of these types of equipment with the available return and collection systems. Applicable Product : DS-3300, Cradle (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany. http://www.olympus.com...

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