Setup

Setup

Getting started

After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.

Getting	1	Insert the battery
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Getting	2	Turn the power ON
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Getting	3	Select the battery setting
started	3	Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting
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3		for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline

	4	battery.
Getting		Setting the date/time
started		Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.

Remove the screen protector on the display.

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Olympus WS-822, WS-823, WS-821 user manual Setup

Contents

WS-823 WS-822 WS-821 Table of contents Table of contents USB connector/USB connector Names of partsRecorder Names of parts Names of parts Display Folder indicator, speaker muting indicator and file lock List display File displayMusic title Artist name List display Recording format indicator Meanings of indicators shown in indicatorElapsed recording time ! Possible recording time Display area same for all modes Setup Setup Inserting the battery Alkaline Setting the inserted batteryPress the `OK button to finalize the setting Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connectorCharging the battery Press the `OK button to start charging the battery Charging the battery Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes to Connect the AC adapter to an AC power outlet Press the `OK button to start charging Charging the battery Batteries BatteriesRechargeable batteries Batteries Battery precautions Batteries Close the battery/card cover Inserting/removing a microSD cardInserting a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD card Setting Hold mode Releasing Hold modePreventing accidental operation Preventing accidental operation Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFFTurning the power OFF Power Save mode Selecting the mode Home screen operationsPress the F1 Home button to display the Home screen Home Home screen operations Home screen operations Folders Folders for voice recordingsSecond level Folders Selecting folders and files LesForward `OK button Back List button Selecting folders and files Selecting folders and files+/- button Basic recording procedure Press the Stop 4 button when you want to stop recordingRecording Press the REC s button to start recording Recording Date recordedFile number Appended file numbers are Extension Pausing/resuming recording Quickly checking a recordingPress the REC s button during recording Press the `OK button during recording Recording settings Monitoring while recordingConnect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack MP3 256 kbps See Accessories optional Recording with an external microphoneRecording with an external microphone Start recording Recording from another connected device Recording from another connected device Changing the recording scene Rec Scene Changing the recording scene Preregistered Rec Scene settings Recording scene Rec Scene Basic playback procedure PlaybackPress the `OK button to start playback Press the Stop 4 button to stop playback Playback through the earphones Playback settingsPlayback Press and hold the 0button during playback Fast-forwardingRewindingPress and hold the 9button during playback Skipping to the beginning of a file Skipping to the beginning of the next fileSkipping to the beginning of the current file Skipping to the beginning of the previous file Changing the playback speed/tone voice changer Playback Music files Noise Cancel P.70 Fast playback restrictions Select a file for ABC repeat playback, and start playback ABC repeat playbackPlayback ABC repeat playback Stopping ABC repeat playback Specifying new starting/ending points Press the Stop 4 button Index marks/temp marks Index marks/temp marksDisplay, press the Erase button Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file Calendar Search functionCalendar Search function Press the +/-, 9or 0 button to select Calendar Search Selecting a preset playback settings template Settings template Play SceneMode or playing a file, press Hold the MENU/SCENE button Package Erasing files/folders Erasing filesFolder or One file Erasing files/folders Erasing files/folders Erasing a folderSelect the folder you want to erase P.24 Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Before using the FM radio function Before using the FM radio function Presetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station By scanning Presetting radio stations automatically Press the +/- button to select Start Listening to FM radio FM radio settingsListening to FM radio Selecting the reception mode Press the F2 button to select the desired reception modeListening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Adding preset radio stations Adding preset radio stations Deleting preset radio stations Deleting preset radio stationsDeleting an unneeded preset radio station Recording FM radio Recording FM radioRecording FM radio Recording FM radio Setting menu items Mode, press the MENU/SCENE Button Setting menu itemsPress the +/- button to select the desired setting item Basic operation Setting menu items Menu items that can be set during recording Menu items that can be set during Playback File menu File Menu Sorting files Sort byPreventing accidental file erasure File Lock Select the file you want to lock P.24 Press the +/- button to switch the screen File menu File MenuDividing files File Divide File menu File Menu WS-823 and WS-822 models only Recording menu Rec Menu Recording menu Rec MenuSelecting the recording sensitivity Rec Level Recording menu Rec Menu Setting the recording modeRec Mode Zoom Mic Selecting microphone directivity Zoom Mic Reducing noise during recording Low Cut FilterVoice-activated recording function Vcva Zoom mic function Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice activation level Sync. Rec P.67 Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync levelVoice sync recording function V-Sync. Rec Press the REC s button to prepare for recording Press the REC s button again Small volume Playback menu Play MenuPlayback menu Play Menu Silent Reducing noise during playback Noise Cancel Noise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder modePlayback menu Play Menu HighLow Voice Filter Play Mode Emphasizing voice more clearlyWS-821 model only Press the +/- button to select File or Folder When Playback range was selected File, Folder, All When Repeat or Random was selected Changing music sound quality Equalizer Press the +/- button to set a levelPress the +/- button to select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Transcription Language study Setting the backlight Backlight Setting the LED indicator light LEDAdjusting the contrast Contrast LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound Menu LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound Menu Changing the display language LanguageSelecting the speaker output Speaker English, Español, Français Memory Select Battery Setting power save mode Power SaveDevice menu Device Menu Selecting the recording media Press the 9or 0button to select the desired setting item Device menu Device MenuExample 1038 PM Example March 24 Setting the USB connection USB Settings Reset SettingsSee Setting the USB connection USB Rec Menu Formatting a recording media Format Device menu Device MenuLCD/Sound Menu Device Menu Presetting a radio station Set stations Setting scanning sensitivity Scan LevelFM menu FM Menu Selecting the FM radio output Output Voice Detect function can only be used in Recorder mode Page Moving/copying files Move/Copy Moving/copying files Move/CopyMoving/copying files Move/Copy Press the `OK button to continue to the next setting When One file was selectedWhen Selected files was selected Moving/copying files Move/Copy When All files was selected Press the F2 button Dividing a file File Divide File divide completed appears when the process has finishedDividing files File Divide Dividing files File Divide Setting the USB connection USB Settings SettingsSetting the USB connection USB USB Connection Press the `OK button, and go to Step Î Formatting recording media Format Formatting recording media FormatFormatting a recording media Format Formatting recording media Format Port Available USB port PC operating environmentPC operating environment PC connection precautions PC operating environment PC connection/disconnection PC connection/disconnection Windows Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PCPC connection/disconnection MicroSD card Loading a file to a PCLoading a file to a PC Usage as external memory of the PC Connect the voice recorder to the PC P.95Copy the desired data to the PC Usage as external memory of the PC Message Meaning Action required Alarm message listAlarm message list Alarm message list Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting Noise when monitoring BatteryRecording Unable to write index Recorder care ExteriorMonitor Recorder care Accessories optional Copyright and trademark information Copyright and trademark informationTrademarks and registered trademarks Safety precautions Safety precautions Safety precautions Do not place the battery near ignition sources Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Do not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case Radio reception precaution Data loss precautionsRecorded file precautions Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautions Specifications Specifications SpecificationsFrequency response When recording from MIC jack When recording with built-in stereo microphone Battery life During audio file playback all playback modes Specifications Recording time Recording media Recording modeLinear PCM format MP3 format WMA format Number of music tracks songs that can be recorded Specifications Maximum recording time per fileRecording mode Recording time FCC Notice For customers in CanadaDeclaration of Conformity Telephone Number Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus Imaging Corp

Getting started

Setup

Select the battery setting

Setting the date/time