Olympus WS-300M manual

DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital V oice Recorder . Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely . Keep the instructions handy for future reference. T o ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume befo[...]

2 T able of Contents T able of Contents ...................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Inserting Battery .[...]

3 Music Playback ........................................ 53 Selecting Play Mode (Play Mode) ........... 58 Repeat Playback (Repeat) ...................... 59 Random Playback (Random) .................. 60 Increasing the WOW Ef fect (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) ......................... 63 Moving the T racks (Move) ...................[...]

4 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder , read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly . Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. T o protect yourself and others from personal injury or da[...]

5 Battery W arning • Battery should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable battery . • Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover . • Keep battery out of the reach of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using[...]

6 1 Main Features of the Digital V oice Recorder ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory . ( ☞ P .15) ● By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which is ST HQ (Stereo High Quality), and 3 types of monaural recording modes, which are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard [...]

7 1 Main Features ● The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( ☞ P .15) ● It has a built-in V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) function. ( ☞ P .18) ● Y ou can insert or delete index marks. * 2 ( ☞ P .32) ● The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( ☞ P .25) Main Features of the Di[...]

8 1 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLA Y button 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! VOL ( – ) button @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Record/Play [...]

9 1 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCV A (V ariable Control V oice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 T otal number of recorded files in the folder Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display MU[...]

10 1 3 2 Inserting Battery 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery , observing the correct polarity . 3 Close the battery cover completely . Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power . ➜ ➜ When appears on the display , replace the [...]

11 1 Power Supply When the recorder is not used, setting it to HOLD turns off the recorder , suppressing the consumption of the battery to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will be maintained. T o turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch. T urning Off the Power Move the HOLD swi[...]

12 1 If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. Setting T ime/Date (T ime&Date) Setting T ime/Date (Time&Date) 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Select the item from “ hour [...]

13 1 Setting T ime/Date (Time&Date) Changing the T ime/Date ..................................................................................................................................................... Note • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.. 1 Press t[...]

14 1 Switching Between the V oice Recorder and Music Player This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player . Switching Between the V oice Recorder and Music Player Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. MUSIC: For listening to music files. Set the mode switch[...]

15 2 Recording The recorder provides five folders, A , B , C , D and E , and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding b[...]

16 2 Recording Notes • T o ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on. • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts f[...]

17 2 Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor) If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder , you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL ( – ) button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recor[...]

18 2 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .38, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ VCV A ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The VCV A setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to choose [...]

19 2 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) 7 7 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately , and “ Standby ” flashes on the display . The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes[...]

20 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... Notes • When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly , set other than LP mode to record. • When the monaural microphone is inserted into the microphone jack in ST HQ mode, the sound [...]

21 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... Notes • When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly , set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker ’ s mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) a[...]

22 2 The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. Recording with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder . When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder , the built-in microp[...]

23 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... Notes • The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder . When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device. [...]

24 2 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file that you want to play . If you keep pressing the 9 or 0 button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files. 3 Press the PLA Y button to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows green. a Play position bar indicat[...]

25 2 Playing Changing Playing Speed (Slow Playback/Fast Playback) Press the PLA Y button once while playing a file. ➥ Y ou can change the playing speed. • As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark ( ☞ P .32) insertion are possible in slow playback and fast playback. • When the slow playback mode is[...]

26 2 Playing Rewind Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 0 button, the recorder will resume normal playback. • When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in the position of the index mark. • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing t[...]

27 2 Playing When Playing Back or Fast Forwarding to the End of the Last File When it reaches to the end of the last file, “ End ” will flash for 5 seconds, and stops at the starting position of the last file. While “ End ” is flashing, the following operation can be executed. • If you press the 0 button, the recorder will start playback [...]

28 2 Continuous Playback (All Play) Continuous Playback (All Play) 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ All Play ” . See ☞ P .38, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The continuous playback setup process begins. 3 Press the + or – button to choose between “ On ” and “ Off ” . On: Co[...]

29 2 Repeat Playback Repeat Playback 1 Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLA Y button. File playback begins. 2 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . “ Start? ” will flash on the display . 3 Press the OK button briefly at the point you want to start Repeat Playback. “ End? ” will flash on the display . Even w[...]

30 2 Repeat Playback 4 Press the OK button briefly again at the position you want repeat playback to end. The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel repeat playback. 4 Cancel the Continuous Playback Function Press the OK button. ➥ Pressing the OK button will release repeat playback and [...]

31 2 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ Back Space ” . See ☞ P .38, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The auto backspace review setup process begins. 3 Press the + or – button to choose from “ Off ” , “ 1 Sec ” and “ 2 Sec ” . Of f: Perform normal cueing. 1 Sec: S t a r t p [...]

32 2 Index Marks Index Marks Setting an Index Mark 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display . Locating an Index Mark 2 Hold the 9 or 0 button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark. Clearing an Index Mark 3 Locate the index mark y[...]

33 2 Notes • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “ Index Full ” to appear on the display . • Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file ( ☞ P .34). • The index marks can only be placed in WMA files recorded with OL YMPUS recorder . • If the 0 button is pressed in the set [...]

34 2 Locking Files (Lock) 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file you want to lock. 3 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .38,74). 4 Press the + or – button to choose “ Sub Menu ” . 5 Press the OK or 9 button. “ Lock ” will be displayed on the scr[...]

35 2 Locking Files (Lock) 9 8 8 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the setup screen. 9 Press the STOP button to close the menu. a Erase lock indicator[...]

36 2 LCD Display Information Y ou can select an option for the display of the recorder . This helps review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. LCD Display Information While in Stop or Playback Mode 1 File length (Count up indicator) Indicates the length of the file and playback elapsed time with the bar and counting up. 2 [...]

37 2 LCD Display Information While in Record Mode 1 Recording level meter (Count up indicator) Displays the audio input level with the meter at the bottom, remaining memory with the E / F bar and recording elapsed time with the counter . 2 Recording level meter (Count down indicator) Displays the audio input level with the meter at the bottom, rema[...]

38 2 Rec Mode ( ☞ P .20 ) Mic Sense ( ☞ P .21 ) VCV A LP SP On Off ( ☞ P .18 ) ( ☞ P .75 ) Sub Menu HQ Conf Dict ST HQ L Back All T ime Fo Co Bac B Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu ...............................................................................................................................................[...]

39 2 ( ☞ P .34 ) ( ☞ P .31 ) ( ☞ P .28 ) ( ☞ P .79 ) ( ☞ P .12 ) Lock Back Space All Play T ime & Date Format ( ☞ P .78 ) ( ☞ P .77 ) ( ☞ P .76 ) 06 Off On Off On Off 1S e c 2S e c Off On Cancel Start Off On Contrast Backlight Beep Menu List (VOICE Mode) Sub Menu Locking files setting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlo[...]

40 3 By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • Y ou can save (back-up) the files stored in the recorder on your PC. Also, you can transfer the files from your PC to the recorder . • Playback voice files on your PC. The voice file recorded by this recorder can be played on your PC using the W indows Media Player[...]

41 3 ● 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 external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC. Saving Files in Y[...]

42 3 Connecting to Y our PC Connecting to Y our PC Connecting to Y our PC 1 Slide the HOLD switch to the hold side, turn the recorder off. The display will turn off. 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of the rear side. 3 Connect the recorder ’ s USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. “ Remote ” is displayed on rec[...]

43 3 Connecting to Y our PC Disconnecting to Y our PC 1 Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will dif fer depending on the computer being used. 2 When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK]. 3 Mak[...]

44 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player/Using Windows Media Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder . Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player , music files from music CDs can be conv[...]

45 4 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Pannel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 V olume slider ! Shuffle/Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Window Names Window Names Windows Media Player 10 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 !@[...]

46 4 Window Names 1 0 ! 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Rewind button 4 Play button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Next button 8 Mute button 9 V olume slider 0 Quick Access box ! Fast Forward button Window Names Windows Media Player 9[...]

47 4 Copying Music from CD Copying Music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player . 2 From the Features taskbar , click the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar , click the [Copy from CD] menu. 3 Click the [V iew Album Info]. If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searche[...]

48 4 T ransferring Music File to the Recorder 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player . 2 From the Features taskbar , click the [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window , select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer . The order of mu[...]

49 4 r der 6 Click the [Start Sync]. The file is transferred to the recorder . The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. After transferring a language-learning file to the music folder , if you further transfer or copy the file to your desired voice folder (DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE) using a software like “ Explorer ?[...]

50 4 T ransferring Music File to the Recorder Transferring Music File to the Recorder 5 Select the destination folder . T o transfer to “ Root ” folder The empty column part of the item on the device (Root of the drive) is selected. T o transfer to “ Music ” folder Select the “ Music ” folder . Creating the “ Artist name ” folder or[...]

51 4 About the Music Folders This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in the 2 music folders, the original “ Root ” folder and its subsidiary “ Music ” folder . Also, this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the “ Music ” folder . It is convenient to manage the multiple albums [...]

52 4 About the Music Folders Selecting the Folders and Files List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed. File display Information of the selected file is displayed. Enters in playback standby mode. Upper (selected) folder Scroll bar (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed) File Folder Upper (selected) fo[...]

53 4 Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. T o playback the music files using the music player , you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the PC to this recorder ’ s folders for music ( ☞ P .48). 1 Set the Mode switch to MUSIC . The folder list or file list is displayed. 2 Insert the stereo earphone in[...]

54 4 5 Press the + or – button to select the proper sound volume. The display shows the volume level. Y ou can choose between 0 and 30. 6 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback. Resume playback by pressing PLA Y or OK button again. The next track will automatically start once the track being played is finished. Press and[...]

55 4 Fast Forward Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 9 button, the recorder will resume normal playback. • The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. If you press and hold the 9 button, it continues fast forwarding within the playback range selected in the “ Play Mode ” ( ☞ P .58). While [...]

56 4 Press the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ The recorder skips to the beginning of the next track and starts playing it. • It cues within the playback range selected in “ Play Mode ” ( ☞ P .58). If “ Random ” ( ☞ P .60) is “ On ” , it cues the next file randomly . Press the 0 button while playing a music file. ➥ The record[...]

57 4 In music mode, the following functions relating playback are available. They can be set during playback. Press the OK button while playing a file. ➥ Y ou can enter the menu setting while continuing playback, and set the following relating playback. For how to set each menu, see the reference pages. • During the setting, if you press the PL[...]

58 4 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . “ Play Mode ” will be displayed on the screen ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The play mode setup process begins. 3 Press the + or – button to choose between “ Folder ” and “ All ” . Folder: Plays the music files within the folder . All: Plays all the music fil[...]

59 4 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ Repeat ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The repeat setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to choose from “ On ” , “ Off ” and “ Single ” . On: Repeats playback of the music files within the [...]

60 4 Random Playback (Random) 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ Random ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The random setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to choose between “ On ” and “ Off ” . On : Plays the music files within the ra[...]

61 4 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) The recorder has WOW , an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality . The level of the surround ef fect (SRS 3D) and the bass effect (T ruBass) may be individually adjusted through three levels of processing or turned of f. Surround ef fect (SRS 3D)[...]

62 4 Increasing the WOW Ef fect (WOW) Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) 7 Press the + or – button to choose “ T ruBass ” . 8 Press the OK or 9 button. The bass ef fect setup process begins (T ruBass). 9 Press the + or – button to select the bass effect level. 10 Press the OK or 0 button to save your setting. Returns to the “ SRS 3D ” or ?[...]

63 4 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) Selecting Equalizer (EQ) If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality . 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ EQ ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The equalizer setup process beg[...]

64 4 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) Selecting Equalizer (EQ) When Changing the User Equalizer Y ou can customize your own equalizer by changing the User settings. 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ EQ ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The equalizer setup proce[...]

65 4 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) 7 Press the + or – button to select the equalizer level. Y ou can select the equalizer level from – 10dB to 10dB in 1dB increments. The higher the decibel value, the louder the sound. The default setting is 0dB. T o change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat the procedure from step 6. 8 Press the[...]

66 4 Moving the T racks (Move) 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ Move ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Lists up the files in the current folder . 4 Press the + or – button to choose the file. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The cursor flashes and the tar[...]

67 4 6 Press the + or – button to select the place to move. 7 Press the OK or 0 button. If there are more files you want to move, repeat the procedures from step 4 to step 7. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If you press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer , moving will be completed and it returns to the “ Move ” display .[...]

68 4 Play Mode Random WOW Move SRS 3D T ruBass Flat Rock EQ Off Low High Middle Repeat ( ☞ P .58 ) ( ☞ P .59 ) ( ☞ P .60 ) ( ☞ P .61 ) ( ☞ P .63 ) ( ☞ P .66 ) ( ☞ P .75 ) Pop Sub Menu Off On Off Single On Folder All T ime Fo Co Bac B Jazz User Menu List (MUSIC mode) Menu Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . Register y[...]

69 4 High Middle ( ☞ P .79 ) ( ☞ P .12 ) T ime & Date Format ( ☞ P .78 ) ( ☞ P .77 ) ( ☞ P .76 ) 06 Off On Cancel Start Off On Contrast Backlight Beep Sub Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ Notes • The a[...]

70 5 Erasing Erasing 1 Select the file you want to delete. In the stop status, display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display . 2 Press the ERASE button. The “ Cancel ” indicator flashes. 3 Press the + or – button to choose “ Erase ” . 4 Press the ERASE or OK button. The display changes to “ File Erase! ” and era[...]

71 5 1 Select the folder in which you want to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer . The “ Cancel ” indicator flashes. 3 Press the + or – button to choose “ All Erase ” . 4 Press the ERASE or OK button. The display changes to “ All Erase! ” and erasing will start. “ Erase Done ” is displayed when the f[...]

72 5 Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased ( ☞ P .34). • If the ERASE button or the OK button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the erase mode display flashes, the recorder will return to the stop status. • Completion of erasing may take about over 10 s[...]

73 5 Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow , the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Remem[...]

74 5 Each item of the menu list ( ☞ P .38, 68) can be set by the following method. Menu Setting Method Menu Setting Method Menu Setting 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .38, 68). 2 Press the + or – button to move to the item to be set. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Moves to the setting of the selected[...]

75 5 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .38, 68, 74). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “ Sub Menu ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The sub menu opens. 4 Press the + or – button to move to the item to be set. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. Moves to the setting of the selected item. Press the 0 butto[...]

76 5 The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. System Sounds (Beep) 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ Beep ” . See ☞ P .38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The system sound setup process begins. 3 Press the + or –[...]

77 5 Backlight (Backlight) The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ Backlight ” . See ☞ P .38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The backlight setup pr[...]

78 5 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ Contrast ” . See ☞ P .38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The LCD display contrast setup process begins. 3 Press the + or – button to set the contrast level. Y[...]

79 5 Formatting the Recorder (Format) Formatting the Recorder (Format) 1 Press the + or – button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ Format ” . See ☞ P .38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The “ Cancel ” indicator flashes. 3 Press the + or – button to choose “ Start ” . The “ Start ” indicator f[...]

80 5 Formatting the Recorder (Format) 6 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display . “ Format Done ” displays when formatting ends. ............................................................................................................................................................... Notes • While fo[...]

81 6 Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory . Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer , etc. 6 Other Practical Use Methods 1 Start Windows. 2 Connect the recorder to your PC. For the connection [...]

82 7 Alarm Message List Explanation Battery power is getting low . T ried to delete a locked file. The file is full of index marks (maximum of 16 marks). T ried to incorporate WMA file index marks into the music files or the files not recorded with the recorder . The folder is full of files (maximum of 199 files). Error in the internal memory . The[...]

83 7 T roubleshooting Probable cause The battery is not loaded properly . The battery is dead. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The battery is dead. Low remaining internal flash memory . The maximum number of files has been reached. MUSIC mode is active. The earphone is connected. The VOL(+ or -) button is set to 0. The f[...]

84 7 Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with less noise. Noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the ef fects of ambient noise. This is usefu[...]

85 7 Specifications For the Digital V oice Recorder Recording format WMA (W indows Media Audio) Input level – 70 dBv Sampling frequency ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 22 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response ST HQ mode: 100Hz to 15 kHz HQ mode: 100Hz to 12 kHz SP mode: 100Hz to 5 kHz LP mode: 100Hz to 3 kHz Recording time[...]

86 7 Common Specifications Recording medium Built-in NAND FLASH memory 1 GB (WS-320M) 512 MB (WS-310M) 256 MB (WS-300M) Speaker Built-in ø 18 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack ø 3.5, impedance 2k Ω EAR jack ø 3.5, impedance 8 Ω or more Maximum working output (3 V DC) 70 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) Input power requirement Rated voltage: 1.5 V [...]

87 7 T echnical Assistance And Support The following is contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only . ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in Europe T oll free number 00800 67 1[...]