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Dictation
To use the unit as a dictating
machine, connect the hand
control unit.
For connection, see page 6.
Tips for More Efficient
Dictation
Before you start dictation
• Organize your thoughts.
• Make notes or an outline of
what you want to dictate.
• Check that the cassette is erased.
(See page 15.)
When you dictate
• Identify yourself. (Name,
department, phone number)
• Indicate the type of dictation.
(Memo, letter, etc.)
• Give transcribing instructions.
(Type of stationery, number of
copies and who they are for,
envelopes, etc.)
• Specify distribution. (Names,
addresses, etc.)
During dictation
• Relax and speak clearly, at
normal speed.
• Short sentences are best.
• Include punctuation.
• Spell difficult or unusual words.
• At the end of each document,
record an LTR signal.
Note
Keep the hand control unit away
from the BM-845 during recording.
Otherwise, noise may be recorded.
8
Operations
Microphone
DICT lamp
(SEC button)*
FWD SPACE
5
Function selector
LTR
Hand
speaker
Hand control unit
1
Set POWER to ON.
2
Insert a cassette. (See page 7.)
3
Set TAPE SPEED to the desired tape speed, 2.4 or 1.2 (cm/
sec.).
4
Press RESET to set the digital counter to zero.
5
Set the function selector to DICT.
Recording starts. Speak into the microphone. ( appears on the
display window. The DICT lamp on the hand control unit lights up
and REC/ERASE lamp on the BM-845 blinks when the microphone
picks up sound.
To stop the tape
Set the function selector to STOP.
REC/ERASE
2
LTR lamp
1
3
4
* The SEC button
does not function
with the BM-845.
BM-845D. 3-859-341-11. U. E
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