Olympus WS-852 user manual

To charge your Olympus WS-852 digital voice recorder, follow these steps:
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your device. It should have a small USB connector on one end and a standard USB Type-A connector on the other end.
2. Connect the smaller USB end of the cable to the USB port on the bottom of the device. This port is typically used for data transfer and charging.
3. Plug the standard USB Type-A end of the cable into a USB power source such as a computer's USB port, a USB wall adapter, or a USB charging hub.
4. Ensure that the voice recorder is powered off while it's charging.
5. Once connected to a power source, the battery icon on the display will start flashing, indicating that the device is charging.
6. Allow the voice recorder to charge until the battery icon stops flashing and remains solid. This indicates a full charge, which takes approximately 3 hours.
7. Once fully charged, you can disconnect the USB cable from the recorder and the power source.
Note: You can also charge the device while it's connected to a computer for data transfer.

To use an Olympus WS-852 dictaphone, you can follow these steps:
1. Power on the device: Slide the Power switch located on the right side of the device to the ON position.
2. Select recording mode: Use the Mode button located on the front of the device to select either "REC" (for recording) or "VCVA" (for voice-activated recording).
3. Start recording: If using the "REC" mode, press the Rec button on the front of the device to start recording. The recording indicator will appear, and the current recording time will be displayed.
4. Adjust recording settings (optional): Use the Menu button (located on the front) to access the menu options and navigate using the Up/Down arrow buttons. You can adjust various settings such as recording quality, microphone sensitivity, and folder selection.
5. Stop recording: Press the Stop button (located on the front) to stop recording. The recording will be saved automatically.
6. Playback recorded files: Use the FF/REW buttons (right-hand side) or the Up/Down arrow buttons (front) to select the desired file. Press the Play button (front) to start playback, and use the Volume button (right side) to adjust the volume.
7. Connect to a computer: Use the included USB cable to connect the device to your computer. The device will be recognized as a storage device, allowing you to transfer and manage recorded files.
8. Delete or manage files: In playback mode, press the Menu button to access file management options. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the desired file and press the OK button to delete, protect, or move files.
9. Use additional features: The WS-852 may have various additional features such as voice activation, noise cancellation, index marks, and more. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on using these features.
Always consult the user manual provided with your specific model for more detailed and accurate instructions as the process may slightly vary depending on the model.