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Getting started
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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
Recording
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Playback
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WS-823
FM radio
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WS-822 Menu
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Use with a PC
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WS-821
Other information
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Table of contents Names of parts ............................................................................ 4 3 Playback Rec or der ................................................................................................ 4 Display .................................................................................................. 5 Playback ....................................................................................34 Basic playback procedure .....................................
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Table of contents Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]...................................... 61 Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content Sorting files [Sort by] .......................................................................... 61 [Voice Detect] ............................................................................82 Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]..................................................... 62 Extracting the speaking portions of files
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Names of parts Names of parts Recorder 1 2 8 9 0 3 ! - 4 ) @ ( 5 # * = $ & % ^ 6 q 7 w 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) $ 9 button 2 Built-in stereo microphone (R) % – button 3 LED indicator light (LED) ^ LIST button 4 MENU/SCENE button & ERASE button 5 F2 button * `OK button 6 Built-in speaker ( 0 button 7 Strap hole ) STOP ( 4) button 8 EAR (earphone) jack - Battery/card cover 9 MIC (microphone) jack = POWER/HOLD switch 0 Display q USB c onnector slide lever ! F1 button w
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Recorder] mode F older list display File list display File display 12 3 12 3 16 3 0 7 ! 8 6 @ 4 9 # $ 5 5 5 * [ ]: Modified tone playback indicator 1 Recording media indicator (Low) [l]: Internal memory [m]: microSD card 9 Speaker muting indicator ( ) and * voice playback indicator ( ) 2 Current folder name 0 Current file number in folder/Total 3 Battery indicator number of recorded files in folder 4 Folder name ! Elapsed recording time or 5 Func
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [ Music] mode F ile displa y List display 1 List displa y 2 12 3 12 3 16 3 ! 7 @ 8 # 4 6 9 $ 0 5 5 5 When folder contains only When folder contains files files and folders 1 Recording media indicator 8 Voice recorder status indicator [l]: Internal memory [ ]: Playback indicator [m]: microSD card [ ]: Stop indicator [ ]: Fast forward indicator 2 Current folder name [ ]: Fast rewind indicator 3 Battery indicator [ ]: Fast playback indicator 4 Folder name
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 9 Recording format indicator 4 [FM Radio] mode 0 Elapsed recording time WS-823 model only ! Possible recording time TIP R adio reception display • Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4) 1 2 button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the [Time & date] 3 and [Remain] (amount of possible 4 recording time remaining) settings. If the current date/time is set incorrectly, 5 see “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞P.78). 6 Radio recording di
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Setup Getting started Setup After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. 1 Getting Insert the battery started 1 3 Getting Turn the power ON started 2 3 Getting Select the battery setting 3 started Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting 3 for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline battery. Getting Setting the date/time 4 started Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file
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Setup Setup Inserting the battery T urn the power ON Before using the voice recorder, insert the 1 1 While the voice recorder is turned battery in the battery compartment of the off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch voice recorder. in the direction of the arrow. 1 Slide open the battery/card cover while lightly pressing down on it. POWER/HOLD switch 2 Insert a AAA battery, making sure its positive and negative terminals are placed correctly. Slide the battery/card cover completely cl
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Setup Setup Setting the inserted battery Setting the date/time 1 1 Press the +/– button to select the 1 P r ess the 9 or 0 button to type of battery you inserted. select the item to set. Battery type 2 Press the + /– button to change [Ni-MH] ( ) the number. Select if you inserted an Olympus nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). [Alkaline] ( ) Select if you inserted an alkaline battery. 2 Press the `OK button to finalize • To change the setting of another
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Charging the battery Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector 1 3 After making sure the voice WS-823 and WS-822 models recorder is stopped, connect the only USB connector to a USB port on a PC. NOTE • Before connecting the USB connector, release HOLD mode (☞ P.19). 1 Start the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction of the 4 Press the `OK button to start arrow. charging the battery. • When [Battery] (☞ P.77) is
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Charging the battery Charging the battery 5 Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes to [ ]. 1 Charging time: About 3 hours* * Approximate time needed to fully charge a completely flat battery at room temperature. Battery charging time will depend on the amount of remaining power and the state of the battery. NOTE • Never attempt to charge an alkaline battery, lithium battery or other primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or overheating may cause the recorder to malfunc
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Charging the battery Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514; optional) 1 2 Connect the AC adapter to an AC WS-823 and WS-822 models power outlet. only NOTE • Before connecting the AC adapter, select [AC Adapter] for the USB connection setting (☞ P.89). • Before connecting the AC adapter, To an AC power release HOLD mode (☞ P.19). outlet 1 Connect the voice recorder to 3 Press the `OK button to start the USB conn
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Charging the battery Charging the battery 4 Charging is finished when NOTE [Battery full] appears. � The power of the PC must be ON to charge the battery using the USB When charged with 1 connector. the power turned off You cannot charge the battery when the power of the PC is OFF, or the PC is in standby, sleep or auto power OFF mode. � Do not use a USB hub when charging the battery by connecting to the PC. Displayed when the � Before charging the battery, insert the battery is fu
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Batteries Batteries NOTE Rechargeable batteries • Due to the nature of nickel-metal Read the information below carefully when hydride rechargeable batteries, new using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable 1 batteries and batteries not used for an battery (model BR404). extended period (one month or more) may not charge completely. The battery 4 Discharging should become fully charged after Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally charging and discharging the battery when not in us
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Batteries Batteries • The continuous battery usage time of Battery precautions a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable • The voice recorder does not support battery that has been used repeatedly will manganese batteries. be reduced due to battery degradation 1 (☞ P.113). • Always turn power off before replacing the battery. Files may be damaged if the • The [Battery] screen appears automatically battery is removed while the voice recorder after you have replaced the battery. You can is reco
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Inserting/removing a microSD card Inser ting/removing a microSD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately. 1 Inserting a microSD card • The recording media selection screen 1 While the voice recorder is in appears after a microSD card has been stop mode, open the battery/ inserted. card cover. 4 To record onto the microSD card, press the +/– button and select [Yes]. • The microSD card slot is
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Inserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Remo ving a microSD card 1 1 While the voice recorder is in NOTE stop mode, open the battery/ • MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully card cover. on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the card in. • Depending on the card’s manufacturer and type, some microSD cards and microSDHC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and not be recognized properly. • For microSD c
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Preventing accidental operation Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording. 1 Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode 1 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to
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Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in Power Save mode the direction of the arrow for at least half a second. When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 10 minutes (default setting) after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode (☞ P.77). • Pressing any button release
