Olympus DS-660 General Precautions, Backlight Backlight, Editing File Comments, USB Microphone

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Safe and Proper Usage

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.

•The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

Using the Online Manual

When you install the DSS Player Pro on your PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online expanded version of this instruction manual, allowing you to learn more about the digital voice recorder.

If the DSS Player is installed, click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS DSS Player Pro], then click [DS-660 Instructions]. You can read more about the items listed below.

Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY)	22
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)	32
Backlight (BACKLIGHT)	33
Moving Files Across Folders	38
System Sounds (BEEP)	40
Uninstalling Software	49
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder	60
Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC ...	62
Changing User ID (Author ID)	65
Changing a Folder Name	66
Editing File Comments	66
Editing a Template	67

Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) ...	68
USB Microphone/
USB Speaker (USB AUDIO)	72
Send Voice Files with E-mail	74
How to Install and Activate Mail Function ...	75

General Precautions

●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.

●Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.

●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

●Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators.

●Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.

●Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.

●Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

●Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.

●Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).

●Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

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Contents DS-660 Editing File Comments General PrecautionsBacklight Backlight USB MicrophoneCase BatteriesAC Adapter Main Features Table of Contents Identification of Parts How to Use the Clip Display LCD ScreenInserting Batteries Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Using the AC AdapterSetting the Hold switch to the Hold position HoldSet the hour Setting Time/Date TIME&DATETime/Date Screen Set the minuteChanging the Time/Date Recording New RecordingListening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor Pause RecordingTo instantly review a recording Quick review To see the remaining recording timeOverwrite Recording Insert Recording Insert REC? appears on the display3Press the REC/SET button. The Vcva setup process begins 4Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFFLow High Adjust the start/stop actuation levelStart the recording Recording Modes REC Mode Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Microphone SensitivityPlaying 4Adjust the Volume control to your likingRecord/play indicator lamp glows green You can start playing a file at any pointHow to Cancel Playback functions OperationPress the FOLDER/MENU button to Choose a folder ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase button for Seconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderAll files Folder name is displayed forTo Partially Erase a File A S E Noise Cancel Function Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF File locking setup process beginsLocking Files Lock Locating an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Clearing an Index MarkAlarm Playback Function Alarm 11 10 to set the minute To enable alarm sound onlyAccept the hour Accept the minuteAssigning Folder Names FolderName Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersButton Push Action Or longer When you have finished setting the folder nameAvailable characters Assigning File Comments Comment File comment setup process beginsThis completes the file comment input procedure Input the characterFile comment File lengthTime stamp Formatting the Recorder Format Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose StartMenu List Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longerUsing DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentOperating System Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/10.1-10.2 IMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3,G4Computer must support a standard USB port Audio I/O terminals Earphone output or speakersBe sure to confirm the following before installation Installing SoftwareInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Insert Olympus DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveCurrently installed on your PC Authorizing the start of file Setup Status CopyingExit Acrobat Reader setup Select the recorder you useSelect where to install DSS Player for Mac Completing setupSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableHook Connecting to your PC using the cradle5Disconnect the USB cable Place the recorder on the cradleRunning DSS Player Player to reinstate again Manual startDouble-click DSS Player Start your MacintoshDouble-click the DSS Player for Mac folder DSS Player for Mac folder opensDictation Folder Window Window NamesPlay Control Bar Device Manager WindowSelect the folder Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload Selected Files Select the voice fileDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download completeFile name Play a Voice FilePlay the voice file Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation ActionTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance SupportCanadian RFI E2-2965-01