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Dictaphone Walkabout Quest Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 The In-Touch Digital Recorder Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview ........1 Section 1: PC-Connectivity .
  • Page 3 Edit Contact Information ....... . .12 Create a New Contact with Voice ......12 Add a Voice Message to an Existing Contact .
  • Page 4 Add Voice Messages to a To-Do Reminder ....25 Play Back a To-Do Voice Message ......25 Delete To-Do Reminders and/or Voice Messages .

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Walkabout Quest portable from Dictaphone! The Quest portable combines voice and data to make your work and life simpler. PC-Connectivity The Quest portable was designed to work in tandem with your PC. With the Quest portable, you can integrate PC power with the convenience of a totally portable tapeless recorder.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Section 2: Getting Started Before you begin using the Quest Digital Recorder, you need to initialize some of the settings on the Portable. Load the Batteries The Quest portable requires two AA alkaline batteries, two Nicad Rechargeable batteries, or a DC 3V Power Supply. To load the batteries: Push and slide the battery compartment/door (9) downward.
  • Page 7 Select the Option button from the Main Menu. Scroll to the Time/Date screen. Select the field to display the Time screen. Time Select the arrows in the top half of the display to move the cursor right and left. Time Setup Position the cursor under the number to be changed and press the correct number on the keyboard display.
  • Page 8 Select the Date field to display the following screen. Scrolls Months Date Setup Select the lower left or right arrow key until the desired month appears. Select the current date from the calendar. This date is highlighted. Select donE...

  • Page 9: Using The Quest Digital Recorder

    Section 3: Using the Quest Digital Recorder This section describes how to use the Quest portable as a digital voice recorder. The Portable recording controls are similar to conventional analog recorder controls. Depending on the model you purchased, your portable has either a slide control or buttons. Record a Voice Message Move the slide control to the Record...
  • Page 10 Record Details Playback Screen Playback Screen... Tools... Push the SKIP arrow to advance to SKIP the previous or upcoming cue mark. Volume adjustments. Left and right VOL1 arrows decrease/increase volume, respectively.

  • Page 11: Using The Voice Folders Directory

    Section 4: Using the Voice Folders Directory The Quest portable lets you organize all of your recordings into Voice Folders. The portable has 14 Voice Folders which are arranged in chronological order. You can even rename the folders to help organize your work flow.

  • Page 12: View And Select Voice Messages

    After recording, the selected folder contains the new voice message with the following assigned to it: • A message number. • The current date. View and Select Voice Messages Select the Voice Folders Directory from the Main Menu. Select a Voice Folder Use the Scroll Arrows...
  • Page 13 Playback Screen Playback Screen... Tools... Push the SKIP arrow to advance to SKIP the previous or upcoming cue mark. Volume adjustments. Left and VOL1 right arrows decrease/increase volume, respectively. To stop playback: • Move the slide control to , or push the button.

  • Page 14: Rewind

    Rewind • Move the slide control to Rewind (REW) , or press the Rewind (REW) button. Fastforward • Push the Fastforward (FF) button. Delete One or All Voice Messages Select the Voice Folders Directory from the Main Menu. Select a Voice Folder to delete all messages, or select a message to delete.

  • Page 15: Using The Address Book

    Section 5: Using the Address Book The Quest portable Address Book lets you store business and personal contact information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. To use the Address Book, first select the Address Book icon (shown above) from the Main Menu.

  • Page 16: Search The Address Book

    Search the Address Book Select the Address Book from the Main Menu, then select Find Using the keyboard display, enter the first few characters of the desired last name. Select SEArCH If the name is in your list, the contact name displays. View Contact Details Once you have located the desired contact, you can view more details.

  • Page 17: Add A Voice Message To An Existing Contact

    Enter the contact information. You do not have to fill all fields. Select donE again. Add a Voice Message to an Existing Contact Select the Address Book from the Main Menu, then select a contact name and display the detail screen. Create a recording.

  • Page 18: Using E-Mail

    Section 6: Using E-mail The Quest portable E-mail feature allows you to take your PC e-mail (voice and/or text) with you. You must have an existing SMTP/POP3 e-mail account on your PC to use this feature. To use e-mail, select the icon (shown above) from the Main E-mail Menu.

  • Page 19: View E-Mail In The Inbox

    sure to add complete e-mail address in Address Book. View E-mail in the Inbox Select E-mail from the Main Menu. Select the sender name of the e-mail you want to view. A details screen appears. Use the Scroll Arrows to view all the information. View E-mail in the Outbox Select E-mail from the Main Menu, then select Option...

  • Page 20: Play Back E-Mail Messages

    Play Back E-mail Messages To play back an e-mail message: Select E-mail from the Main Menu. From the Inbox Outbox , select an e-mail. Move the slide control, or push the Play button. To play back all e-mail messages: Select E-mail from the Main Menu. From the Inbox Outbox...
  • Page 21 Select Del Mail. Select Confirm Delete. To delete all e-mails from the Outbox: Select E-mail from the Main Menu. From the Outbox , select Option Select Del All Mail to delete all outgoing e-mail messages. Select Confirm Delete...

  • Page 22: Using The Appointment Book

    Section 7: Using the Appointment Book The Quest portable Appointment Book lets you store information about your daily activities and schedules. Meeting dates, times, and locations are readily accessible using the stylus and touch screen. To use the Appointment Book, first select the icon Appointment Book (shown above) from the Main Menu.

  • Page 23: Enter An Appointment

    Enter an Appointment Select the Appointment Book from the Main Menu. Select Option Select New Appt The next screen displays the current date, time, an alarm setting, and a details selection. Enter appointment information as follows: Select... To... DATE Scroll the Calendar and select appointment date, then select donE TIME...

  • Page 24: View Appointment Details

    The appointment times for that date are listed from earliest to latest. % If there are more than three appointments on a given day, use the Scroll Arrows to scroll through them. View Appointment Details Select the Appointment Book from the Main Menu.

  • Page 25: Create An Appointment With A Voice Message

    Create an Appointment with a Voice Message Select the Appointment Book from the Main Menu. Select the appointment date. Create a recording. When you have stopped recording, select donE. Enter information as described in Step 3, Enter an Appointment. Add a Voice Message to an Existing Appointment Select the Appointment Book from the Main Menu.

  • Page 26: Delete One Or All Appointment(S)

    Delete One or All Appointment(s) To delete a specific appointment: Select the Appointment Book from the Main Menu. Select the date and time of the appointment to be deleted. Select Option Select to delete the specific appointment and the associated Del Appt voice message, or select Del Voice...

  • Page 27: Using The To-Do List

    Section 8: Using the To-Do List The To-Do List lets you take a quick look at your priorities and schedule. To use the To-Do List, first select icon (shown here) from the Main Menu. A To-Do menu of High Medium , and priority levels displays.

  • Page 28: View All To-Do Reminders

    Select... To... Scroll the calendar and select the date. PRIORITY Select the priority level (1-3). Use keyboard to enter text such as subject, location, and description. Select donE View All To-Do Reminders Select the To-Do List from the Main Menu. Select the High Medium...

  • Page 29: Add Voice Messages To A To-Do Reminder

    • Add details, if required, using the keyboard display, then select donE When all changes have been made, select donE again. Add Voice Messages to a To-Do Reminder To create a new To-Do reminder with a voice message: Select the To-Do List from the Main Menu, then create a recording. When you have finished, select donE From the next screen, change the date and the priority level, and add...

  • Page 30: Delete To-Do Reminders And/Or Voice Messages

    Delete To-Do Reminders and/or Voice Messages % Before information is deleted from your To-Do List, you must select . To cancel deletion, select Confirm Delete Escape To delete a To-Do reminder and/or an associated voice message: Select the To-Do List from the Main Menu, then select the specific To-Do reminder.

  • Page 31: Using The Calculator

    Section 9: Using the Calculator The Calculator feature lets you perform simple mathematical calculations. Calculator To use the Calculator, select the Calculator icon (shown above) from the Main Menu. Use this calculator as you would any ordinary calculator. The selected mathematical operator (+, –, X, and /) appears above the +/ –...

  • Page 32: Quest Status

    Section 10: Quest Status Status Mode provides you with summary information about various Quest portable capacities and usage. At any time, select Status to display the following screen. Quest Status Review the following information on the screen. Number of... • Messages in Voice Folder(s) •...

  • Page 33: Quest Options

    Section 11: Quest Options Record Options: User Preferences From the Main Menu, you can optionally change certain settings, depending on your needs. These settings appear on three different Option screens. Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Quest Options Select the Option button from the Main Menu.

  • Page 34: Adjust The Display Contrast And Time-Out

    Setting… To specify… Select… QUAL Voice • – Longest recording time Quality and lowest audio quality. • – Second longest recording time/quality. • – Shortest recording time/ best audio quality. Voice Insert • INSERT – Insert a new recording or Overwrite within the current message.

  • Page 35: Erase Card Or Erase All

    To adjust time-out: This setting determines when the Quest portable will become inactive due to non-use. Select the Option button from the Main Menu. The User Option screen displays. Use the to display LCD CONTR/OFF. Scroll Arrows To change the time-out, select Select a number from The number in this field indicates the time-out setting in minutes.

  • Page 36: Voicedata S Card Handling

    Section 12: Voicedata S Card Handling The Voicedata S Card The portable is factory-assembled with the Voicedata S Card installed. Install and Format a New Voicedata S Card Push the Eject button (1) and open the door. Insert the Voicedata S Card into the card slot (2) with the notch at the lower left corner.

  • Page 37: Parts And Accessories

    Telephone Recorder Adapter 878857 Conference Mic 878915 Voicedata S Card 2MB - 501541 4MB - 501542 8MB - 501610 Nicad Battery Pack 878880 AC Adapter 501611 See your Dictaphone sales representative or visit our company web site to order at: www.dictaphone.com...

  • Page 38: Appendix A: Screen Messages

    Appendix A: Screen Messages This appendix covers various screens you may encounter while operating the Quest portable. Some screens are prompt screens and others are “error message” screens. Consult the following table for an explanation. Screen Displays... Explanation... Insert Card You are trying to record or play without a Voicedata S Card (disk) or without it being properly inserted.

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Weight: Approx. 5.3 oz. (including batteries) Recording Format: ADPCM 32 Kbps & CELP+ 5.4/ 6.8Kbps Windows WAV file Storage Medium: 2MB/4MB/8MB Voicedata S Card Sampling Rate: 8kHz 16 bit Frequency Rage: 300 Hz – 3400 Hz Recording Time: Sound quality vs.
  • Page 40 External Microphone jack (3.5mm) and PC Data Connectors: Cable Jack Temperature Ranges: Operating: 0 C – 50 Power off: -10 C – 80 Humidity 20% – 75% relative humidity External Microphone Jack Connectors: Earphone Jack AC adapter...
  • Page 41 Voicedata ™ are trademarks of the Dictaphone Corporation. Windows ® and Microsoft ® registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster ® is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. © 1998 Dictaphone Corporation. All rights reserved. L-2378 10/98...

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