Sony 4-166-309-11(1), ICD-PX820 Installing the software

ICD-PX820

4-166-309-11(1)

E:\Voce-P\4166309111\4166309111ICDPX820CE7\01GB-ICDPX820CE7\090PC1.fm

Master: Left

68GB

more (for Windows® XP or Windows®

2000)

–Hard disk space: 30 0 MB or more

–CD-RO M drive (When creating an audio

CD or data CD, a CD-R/RW drive is

needed)

–Port: U SB port

–Sound boar d: Sound cards compatible

with any of the supported Microsoft®

Windows® operating systems

–Display: High color (16 bit) or more and

800 × 480 dots or more

–Internet access for Voice Mail function

and CD database service

PNote

The following systems are not supported:

–Op erating systems other than the ones

indicated on page 67

–P ersonally constructed computers or

operating systems

–Up graded operating systems

–M ulti-boot environment

–M ulti-monitor environment

Note on transcribing a message

When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking®

speech-recognition software to transcribe a

message, your computer must also meet the

system requirements that the Dragon

NaturallySpeaking requires.

Note on sending a voice e-mail

When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express

5.5/6.0/7.0, Microsoft® Outlook 2000/

2002/2003/2007, or Microsoft® Windows

Mail to send a voice e-mail of a message,

your computer must also meet the system

requirements that the Outlook Express,

Outlook or Windows Mail requires.

Installing the software

Install the Digital Voice Editor software on

your computer’s hard disk.

PNotes

• 64 bit versions of Windows® XP are not

supported.

• While installing the software do not conne ct

or disconnect the USB connecting cable. The

software may not be installed properly.

• When installing or uninstalling the softwar e,

log on as a user name with the “Computer

administrator” user account. (To find if the

user name has a “Computer administrator”

user account, open the “User Accounts”

from the “Control Panel” and refer to the

section beneath the user name being

displayed.)

• When installing or uninstalling the so ftware

in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure

to log on Windows as the user name of

“Administrator.”

Contents

Main IC Recorder ICD-PX820 Page Trademarks Notice for users Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Index to parts and controls Front Rear Step 2: Preparing a Power Source When to replace the batteries Battery remain indication Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after preparing a power source 1 2 Setting the clock using the menu 2 3 4 5 Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons Unlocking the buttons Basic Operations Recording Starting to record Selecting a folder 1 To stop recording Other operations 2 source to be recorded. 1 The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Remaining memory indication Listening To start playback 1 2 3 4 1 Erasing Selecting a message and erasing it 1 2 To cancel erasing Erasing another message 3 1 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode 1 2 3 Setting the microphone sensitivity 2 3 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 1 2 3 5 To cancel the VOR function Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during recording 1 be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Adding a Recording Adding a recording to a previously recorded message 3 4 6 7 8 Adding an overwrite recording during playback 3 4 6 7 8 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 3 Recording from other equipment 1 2 4 3 *Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) Changing the Playback Method Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function 2 3 4 To resume normal playback Changing the Playback Settings Playing back all messages in a folder continuously the continuous play 1 2 3 1 2 Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 1 2 3 To cancel the noise cut function Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm 1 2 3 4 To change the alarm setting To cancel the alarm setting When the set date and time comes To listen to the same message again To stop the alarm playback Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 1 2 3 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 1 2 3 4 Moving a Message to a Different Folder 1 2 3 4 To cancel moving the message f 1 2 To cancel dividing the message To play the divided message Selecting the Display 1 2 3 The display will change as shown below. While the IC recorder is in the recording/recording pause mode While the IC recorder is in the playback/stop mode About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 To return to the previous window Menu Settings a Page Page Page Page Page , , , or ) Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements for your computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Structure of folders and files Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 Page Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them 1 2 3 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder 1 2 3 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software Creating your own original audio or data CDs Other convenient uses System requirements Operating systems: Hardware environment: Note on transcribing a message Note on sending a voice e-mail Installing the software 1 2 3 4 5 6 Uninstalling the software For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Referring to the help files Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function 1 2 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Page Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise On maintenance Backup recommendations Specifications System requirements for your computer To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software Operating systems: Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) Frequency range Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files * Page Maximum recording time Battery life *1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (with continuous use) When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (with continuous use) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IC recorder Page Page Page Page Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voi ce Editor software, too. Page Error Messages Page System Limitations Display Window Guide Page Index M N P R S