Olympus DM-1 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Probable cause Action

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Troubleshooting

Symptom		Probable cause		Action
Nothing		The batteries are not loaded properly.		Verify polarity is correct.
appears on
appears on		The batteries are dead.		Replace with new batteries.
the display
the display		The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.		Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
				ON.

		If none of these suggestions works		Reset the recorder (→ P.57).
Won’t start		The recorder is in HOLD mode.		Release the recorder from HOLD
				(→	P.57).

		The SmartMedia card is not formatted.		Format the SmartMedia card
				(→	P.55).

		The batteries are dead.		Replace with new batteries.
Unable to		The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal		Remove the seal.
record		attached to it.

		The SmartMedia card is unformatted.		Format the SmartMedia card.
		The SmartMedia card does not have enough memory.		Erase unnecessary files or insert
				another SmartMedia card.

		The maximum number of files has been reached.		Check another folder.
		MUSIC mode is active.		Set the MODE switch to VOICE.
No playback		The earphone is connected.		Unplug the earphones to use the
tone heard				internal speakers.

		The VOLUME control is set to 0.		Adjust the VOLUME control.
Unable to		The file is locked.		Unlock the file (→		P.32,49).
erase		The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal		Remove the seal.
		attached to it.
Noise heard		The recorder was shaken during recording.			–
during
during		The recorder was placed near a cell phone or		Move the recorder.
playback		fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.
Recording		The microphone sensitivity is too low.		Set the microphone sensitivity to
level too low				CONF mode and try again.
Unable to set		The maximum number of index marks (16) has been		Erase unnecessary index marks
index marks		reached.		(→	P.27).

		The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal		Remove the seal.
		attached to it.

		The file is locked.		Unlock the file (→		P.32,49).
Won’t work		A non-standard AC adapter is being used.		Use the Olympus A321 (for US,
with AC				Canada) or A322 (for Europe
adapter				except U.K) AC adapter
				(Oprional).

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Contents DM-1 For Safe Correct Usage General PrecautionsCase BatteriesAC Adapter Main features of the Digital Music Player Main FeaturesMain features of the Digital Voice Recorder Table of Contents Operating Environment Operating EnvironmentSmartMedia that can be used with the DM-1 What is SmartMedia?Memory Size SP Mode LP Mode SmartMediaWrite-protect area Identification of PartsWrite-protect SmartMedia PartsIdentification of Parts Display LCD PanelInserting Batteries Inserting BatteriesSwitching Between Voice Recorder Music Player Using the AC AdapterSmartMedia not inserted fully into the slot Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cardsInserting SmartMedia cards SmartMedia inserted fully into the slotEjecting SmartMedia cards Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFFRaise the SmartMedia ejection switch Corrupted, lost, or erased data cannot be restoredChanging the Time/Date Setting Time/DateSet the POWER/LOCK switch to on Choose the Time/Date setup screenPress Set the monthSet the date Stop button to endInstallation Procedure screen Installing SoftwareInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Select the installation destination directorySoftware, then click on Next Installing SoftwareCopy files Install MusicMatch JukeboxSelect the folder in which to save music files Set the Install OptionSelect where to install MusicMatch Jukebox Select the Personal Music RecommendationsSetup Status Completing setupSet up Acrobat Reader Select where to install Acrobat ReaderPress the Stop button to stop recording RecordingPress the Folder button to Choose a folder Press the REC button to start recordingResume Recording Pause RecordingListening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor PauseConf Dict Micsens Microphone SensitivityChoose between on and OFF Press the Menu buttonPress the FF/+ or REW/- button Press the Play buttonPress the REC button to start recording Recording Modes Recording mode setup process beginsRecording Modes Choose between SP and LPMark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Clearing an Index MarkPlaying Adjust the Volume control to your likingPlaying Press the Play button to start playbackPlayback Functions File ERASE? flashes on the display ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonErase All Files from a Folder Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF Locking Files2 Press the Menu button To open the locking screenMenu List Voice Mode Menu List Voice ModeUsing DSS Player Using DSS PlayerPrecautions when handling SmartMedia files on your PC Choose a topic, then click on Display Using Online HelpDouble-click on the icon of the desired topic Enter textPush the SmartMedia all the way Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Set the DM-1sPOWER/LOCKswitch to onOn Stop USB Disk-Drive E Disconnecting from Your PCRunning DSS Player Start Windows Connecting the DM-1 to your PCRunning DSS Player About automatic startup Select the voice file Import Voice Files to Your PCDownload Selected Files Select the folderImport Voice Files to Your Download the voice fileDownload complete Transmission completeAbout Copyrights Using the DM-1 as a Music PlayerAbout music playback drivers Windows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement Using MusicMatch JukeboxTransferring Music Files to the DM-1 Transferring a sample music file to the DM-1 To play Music PlaybackPlug the earphone plug into Earphone jack Choose the music file that you wantMusic Canceling Fast ForwardSkip a Music File While Playing It Fast ForwardFunction Explanation Various Playback FeaturesEqualizer Repeat and Random PlayPress the FF/+ or REW/- button to b Locking Music FilesLock Press the Menu button Press the FF/+ or REW/- button To open the locking screenSelect the surround effect level Press the Play button to register your settingIncreasing the WOW effect Effect WOWMenu List Menu List Music ModePress the FF/+ or REW/- button to select on Alarm Playback FunctionAlarm sounds Press the Menu button Screen10,12 Press the Play button to complete the setup processFormatting process is selected Formatting SmartMediaOpen the Format screen Choose YES?SmartMedia Backlight BacklightPress the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF FormattingcameraHold Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionReset Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm Message ListSymptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingCannot find the recorded voice Troubleshooting / Multidecoder SystemMultidecoder System Unable to eject the SmartMedia cardExternal microphoneME10 Accessories optionalNoise-Cancellation microphoneME12 Dictation microphone PC card adapterMA-2ESpecifications Technical Assistance and Support Technical Assistance and SupportDeclaration of Conformity Canadian RFI