Operating environment, Windows, Operating System | Olympus WS 450 S

Using the Recorder on Your PC

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Operating environment

By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:

•You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.53, P.60).

•The recorder is compatible with WMA, MP3* and WAV* language content.

*For WS-560M, WS-550M only.

•In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out (☞ P.52, P.64).

Operating environment

Windows

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installation)

Compatible PC’s:

Windows PC’s equipped with more than one free USB port

Macintosh

Operating System:

Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.5 (Standard

Installation)

Compatible PC’s:

Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port

Notes

•This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection.

•Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support such as upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment and self-modified PC’s.

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Olympus WS 450 S, WS-560M, WS 550 M manual Operating environment, Windows, Operating System, Compatible PC’s, Macintosh

Contents

Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarks Table of contents General Precautions Safe and proper usageBatterries Avoid strong vibrations or shocks Safe and proper usage Keep batteries out of the reach of children Main features Main featuresIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P It has built-in SRS WOW XT P , P Identification of parts For WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Identification of parts Display LCD panelIdentification of parts For WS-560M/WS-550M During playback mode When Voice mode is selectedFolder File display Identification of parts Power supply Inserting batteries Power supply Power supplyBattery indicator This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Boot the PC Turning on/off the power Power supply Hold Power supply/HOLD HOLD/Setting time and date Time & Date HOLD/Setting time and datePress the 9or 0button to select the item to set Press the + or − button to set Setting time and date Time & Date Changing the time and date Voice mode and Music mode Slide the mode switch to Voice positionSlide the mode switch to Music position Voice mode and Music mode About the folders for voice recordings Precautions for transferring Music files About the folder for music playbackMusic 002 003 004 200 Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and files Recording Select the recording folder P.18 to P.20Press the RECsbutton to start recording Press the STOP4button to stop recording Recording Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorderPress the RECsbutton again Pause Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Microphone sensitivity Recommended settings by recording condition RecordingCondition Recording with external microphone Tie clip microphone omni-directional ME15Stereo microphone ME51S Channel microphone omni- directional ME30W Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to PlaybackPress the OK `button to start playback Playback Playback ButtonForwarding Rewinding When Skip Space set to other than Settings relating to playbackRecorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playback through earphone About music file MPEG2 Layer3 Setting an index mark or a temp mark Erased.31 How to begin segment repeat playback Press the RECsbutton Press the 9buttonPlayback Press the 0button Erasing To erase P.18 to P.20Want to erase Erasing ErasingFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Menu setting method Moves to the setting of the selected itemMenu will appear on the display Menu setting method 4Setting menu during recording4Setting menu during playback +File Menu Rec Menu Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation level Low Cut FilterVcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Noise Cancel Play MenuSelect SRS 3D or TruBass Voice Filter Adjust the surround level or bass effect level Select the desired equalizer characteristicsSelect the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Select the frequency band Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550M Play SpeedNormal playback Playback at normal speed Restrictions on double speed playback LCD/Sound Menu Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip spaceSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Set the brightness Initial settings Device Menu Press the OK `button button to complete the setting Menu setting method Press the OK `or 9buttonRearranging files Replace Cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Press the + button to select Start Menu setting method Press the + button again to select StartFormat will appear on the display Menu setting method Operating environment WindowsOperating System Compatible PC’s Operating environment Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC Boot the PCConnect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hub Windows Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.50 Transfer the voice files to your PC Using Windows Media Player 1Features taskbar 2Seek sliderWindow names Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Set Up Sync, and set as follows Transferring music file to the recorder Click Start Sync File is transferred to the recorderRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Device When Data CD is selected Copying voice file to the CDPlayer Click Start Burn Click Start Burn Using Windows Media Player Burn menu Using iTunes Using iTunes Using iTunes Click Import CD Using iTunesImport Using Setting Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes Click Burn Disc Using iTunes Using as external memory of the PC Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Folders Accessories optional Technical assistance and support Specifications Specifications WS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450SWS-560M/WS-550M Music mode Guide to battery life For customers in Europe