6Preparation Before Using DSS Player

Using DSS Player SoftwareThe DSS Player Software can be used to do the following:

•Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder.

•If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be utilized (☞P.51).

Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

●When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the record/play indicator lamp is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in Online Instructions. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

●On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the menu screen of the recorder (☞ P.16).

●Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names settable with the recorder or DSS player.

●If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool such as Explorer, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.

●Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read- only by the operating system of the PC.

●As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.

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