Olympus DW-90 user manual

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Main Features
• The DW-90 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard
Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode.
• The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing
recording when it senses silence.
• Recorded sound files can be stored in three separate folders (up to 100 files per
folder).
• Back lighting to illuminate the LCD panel allows you to read the display in the
dark.
• The USB cabel and Digital Wave Player-Software allow you to record soun

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Inserting Batteries Notes on the Folders The recorder has three folders: A, B, and S. 1 Holding the battery compartment cover • Folders A and B pressed slightly toward the recorder, Each recorded message stored in a folder is saved as a Wave file. These folders slide the cover until it unlocks, then can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording. Up to 100 files can be open the cover. stored per folder. • Folder S In folder S, files are nested in date subfolders,* making it useful

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To Pause Recording Locating the beginning of the file Press the 9/+ or 0/– button in Stop mode,* playback, fast playback, or To pause playback pause. Press the REC button during recording. ,“PAUSE” on the display and the Each time you press the 9/+ or 0/– button, the recorder will locate the beginning recording lamp will flash. of the next or previous file. * When folder S is selected, you cannot locate the beginning of the file in Stop mode. To resume recording Notes Press the REC button again.

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Erase All Files in a Date Subfolder Entering Options Mode 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S. 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer in 2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder to be Stop mode to enter Options mode. erased. 2 Each time you press the 9/+ or 0/– button, the displayed setting 3 Press and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or item changes in the following order: longer. “ALL” flashes, then alternatively the date of the select

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Schedule Alarm Playback Function Using the Microphone Stand This is useful for reviewing your daily appointments and remainders. When you place the recorder on a desk, etc. during recording, attach the supplied 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. microphone stand to reduce unwanted vibration in the recorder. 2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the Attach the microphone stand Schedule Alarm Playback Setup screen. “S” and “ALARM” flash on the display. 3 Press the PL

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Uninstalling Olympus Digital Wave Player Using the recorder with a PC To uninstall Olympus Digital Wave Player, follow the procedure below. With the supplied Olympus Digital Wave Player software, you can download files to 1 Click on the Windows [Start] button. your computer. 2 Point to [Programs], select [Olympus Digital Wave Player], and then click Functions provided by Olympus Digital Wave Player are on [Uninstall Digital Wave Player]. summarized below: • PC storage and management of voice rec

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Main Window of Olympus Digital Wave Player Playing the Files on the PC Any file transferred from the recorder or recorded directly to the PC can be played Schedule folder back on the PC. 1 Choose the desired folder in the audio folder window. Menu bar 2 Click on the desired file on the file list. Recording window button 3 Click on the PLAY button to play back the file. Tool bar Playback controller You can also perform other operations, such as fast-forwarding, rewinding, etc., with the buttons a

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Creating Subfolders Troubleshooting You can create subfolders under the audio folders to organize files. Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed. A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD. • The batteries may be depleted. • The batteries may be inserted incorrectly. • The battery cover may not be closed tightly. Q2 No sound is heard. A2 • The volume may be set to the minimum level. Note • The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder. You cannot create subfolders under the schedule folder