Olympus Guide to Formatting Recording Media on WS-821 and WS-822

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Formatting recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting.

1While the voice recorder is in stop mode, press and hold the MENU/ SCENE button.

2Press the +/– button to select the [Device Menu] tab.

3Press the `OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items.

4Press the +/– button to select [Format].

5Press the `OK button.

6Press the +/– button to select the recording media to be formatted.

7Press the `OK button.

8Press the + button to select [Start].

9Press the `OK button.

10Press the + button to select [Start] again.

11Press the `OK button.

•[Formatting!] appears, and formatting starts.

•[Format done] appears when the process has finished.

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•To reset all the voice recorder’s settings to their default values, use the [Reset Settings] operation (☞ P.79).

Formatting recording media [Format]

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Contents WS-823 WS-822 WS-821 Table of contents Table of contents Names of parts USB connector/USB connectorNames of parts RecorderDisplay Names of partsList display Folder indicator, speaker muting indicator and file lockList display File display Music title Artist nameDisplay area same for all modes Recording format indicatorMeanings of indicators shown in indicator Elapsed recording time ! Possible recording timeSetup Inserting the battery SetupPress the `OK button to finalize the setting Setting the inserted batteryAlkaline Press the `OK button to start charging the battery Charging the batteryCharging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector Charging the batteryCharging has finished when the battery indicator changes to Charging the batteryPress the `OK button to start charging Connect the AC adapter to an AC power outletCharging the battery Rechargeable batteries BatteriesBatteries Batteries Batteries Battery precautionsInserting/removing a microSD card Close the battery/card coverInserting/removing a microSD card Inserting a microSD cardRemoving a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD cardPreventing accidental operation Setting Hold modeReleasing Hold mode Preventing accidental operationPower Save mode Turning the power OFFTurning the power OFF Turning the power OFFHome Selecting the modeHome screen operations Press the F1 Home button to display the Home screenHome screen operations Home screen operationsFolders FoldersFolders for voice recordings Second levelBack List button Selecting folders and filesLes Forward `OK button+/- button Selecting folders and filesSelecting folders and files Press the REC s button to start recording Basic recording procedurePress the Stop 4 button when you want to stop recording RecordingExtension RecordingDate recorded File number Appended file numbers arePress the `OK button during recording Pausing/resuming recordingQuickly checking a recording Press the REC s button during recordingMP3 256 kbps Recording settingsMonitoring while recording Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jackStart recording See Accessories optionalRecording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphoneRecording from another connected device Recording from another connected deviceChanging the recording scene Changing the recording scene Rec SceneRecording scene Rec Scene Preregistered Rec Scene settingsPress the Stop 4 button to stop playback Basic playback procedurePlayback Press the `OK button to start playbackPlayback Playback settingsPlayback through the earphones Press and hold the 9button during playback Fast-forwardingRewindingPress and hold the 0button during playback Skipping to the beginning of the previous file Skipping to the beginning of a fileSkipping to the beginning of the next file Skipping to the beginning of the current filePlayback Music files Changing the playback speed/tone voice changerFast playback restrictions Noise Cancel P.70Playback ABC repeat playback ABC repeat playbackSelect a file for ABC repeat playback, and start playback Specifying new starting/ending points Stopping ABC repeat playbackPress the Stop 4 button Display, press the Erase button Index marks/temp marksIndex marks/temp marks Press the +/-, 9or 0 button to select Calendar Search Using the Calendar Search function to search for a fileCalendar Search function Calendar Search functionHold the MENU/SCENE button Package Selecting a preset playback settings templateSettings template Play Scene Mode or playing a file, pressErasing files/folders Erasing files/foldersErasing files Folder or One filePress the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Erasing files/foldersErasing a folder Select the folder you want to erase P.24Before using the FM radio function Before using the FM radio functionPresetting a local radio station By scanning Presetting radio stations automaticallyPress the +/- button to select Start Presetting radio stations automaticallyListening to FM radio FM radio settingsListening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Selecting the reception modePress the F2 button to select the desired reception mode Listening to FM radioAdding preset radio stations Adding preset radio stations Deleting an unneeded preset radio station Deleting preset radio stationsDeleting preset radio stations Recording FM radio Recording FM radioRecording FM radio Recording FM radio Basic operation Setting menu itemsMode, press the MENU/SCENE Button Setting menu items Press the +/- button to select the desired setting itemSetting menu items Menu items that can be set during Playback Menu items that can be set during recordingSelect the file you want to lock P.24 File menu File MenuSorting files Sort by Preventing accidental file erasure File LockFile menu File Menu WS-823 and WS-822 models only Press the +/- button to switch the screenFile menu File Menu Dividing files File DivideSelecting the recording sensitivity Rec Level Recording menu Rec MenuRecording menu Rec Menu Rec Mode Zoom Mic Setting the recording modeRecording menu Rec Menu Zoom mic function Selecting microphone directivity Zoom MicReducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter Voice-activated recording function VcvaSync. Rec P.67 Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice activation levelPress the REC s button to prepare for recording Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recordingPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Voice sync recording function V-Sync. RecPress the REC s button again Silent Small volumePlayback menu Play Menu Playback menu Play MenuHighLow Reducing noise during playback Noise CancelNoise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder mode Playback menu Play MenuPress the +/- button to select File or Folder Voice Filter Play ModeEmphasizing voice more clearly WS-821 model onlyWhen Repeat or Random was selected When Playback range was selected File, Folder, AllForward Skip or Reverse Skip Changing music sound quality EqualizerPress the +/- button to set a level Press the +/- button to selectLanguage study TranscriptionLCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound Menu Setting the backlight BacklightSetting the LED indicator light LED Adjusting the contrast ContrastEnglish, Español, Français LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuChanging the display language Language Selecting the speaker output SpeakerSelecting the recording media Memory Select BatterySetting power save mode Power Save Device menu Device MenuExample March 24 Press the 9or 0button to select the desired setting itemDevice menu Device Menu Example 1038 PMRec Menu Setting the USB connectionUSB Settings Reset Settings See Setting the USB connection USBDevice Menu Formatting a recording media FormatDevice menu Device Menu LCD/Sound MenuSelecting the FM radio output Output Presetting a radio station Set stationsSetting scanning sensitivity Scan Level FM menu FM MenuVoice Detect function can only be used in Recorder mode Page Moving/copying files Move/Copy Moving/copying files Move/CopyMoving/copying files Move/Copy Moving/copying files Move/Copy Press the `OK button to continue to the next settingWhen One file was selected When Selected files was selectedPress the F2 button When All files was selectedDividing files File Divide File divide completed appears when the process has finishedDividing a file File Divide Dividing files File Divide USB Connection Setting the USB connection USB SettingsSettings Setting the USB connection USBPress the `OK button, and go to Step Î Formatting a recording media Format Formatting recording media FormatFormatting recording media Format Formatting recording media Format PC operating environment PC operating environmentPort Available USB port PC operating environment PC connection precautionsPC connection/disconnection PC connection/disconnectionPC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PCWindows Loading a file to a PC Loading a file to a PCMicroSD card Usage as external memory of the PC Usage as external memory of the PCConnect the voice recorder to the PC P.95 Copy the desired data to the PCAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Action required Alarm message list Problem Possible cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Unable to write index Noise when monitoringBattery RecordingRecorder care Recorder careExterior MonitorAccessories optional Trademarks and registered trademarks Copyright and trademark informationCopyright and trademark information Safety precautions Safety precautionsDo not place the battery near ignition sources Safety precautionsDo not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case Do not touch or hold the battery with wet handsVoice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautions Radio reception precautionData loss precautions Recorded file precautionsSpecifications When recording with built-in stereo microphone SpecificationsSpecifications Frequency response When recording from MIC jackDuring audio file playback all playback modes Battery lifeMP3 format Specifications Recording timeRecording media Recording mode Linear PCM formatWMA format Recording mode Recording time Specifications Maximum recording time per fileNumber of music tracks songs that can be recorded Telephone Number Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FCC NoticeFor customers in Canada Declaration of ConformityOlympus Imaging Corp