Olympus AS-4000 User Manual

PC TRANSCRIPTION KIT

AS-4000

INSTRUCTIONS

DSS Player Pro Transcription Module Features

- Plays files in the background when another application is running, such as a word processor.

- Automatically runs a word processor when replaying a dictation file starts, so that transcription can be started immediately.*

- Receives dictation files and sends created document files by e-mail or FTP.*

- Sorts received dictation files by sender, and automatically sends created document files.*

- Manages created document files in association with dictation files.*

- Enables foot switch control of the playback process.

* Windows only

● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. holds the copyrights for DSS Player Pro Transcription Module

software and the instructions (this manual).

● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

● Apple, Macintosh, iMac, eMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Computer, Inc.

● Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

● Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Minimum Requirement ......................... 4

Getting Ready

Installing DSS Player Software ............ 6

Uninstalling DSS Player Software ........ 7

Let’s Get Started

Running DSS Player............................. 9

Connecting the RS27/RS28 Foot Switch ....

Connecting the E61 Headset ............. 12

Window Names................................... 13

Downloading Dictation Files ............... 14

User Support

Technical Assistance and Support ..... 21

Using the Online Manual

When you install the DSS Player Pro on your PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online expanded version of this instruction manual, allowing you to learn more about the PC Transcription Kit. If the DSS Player is installed, click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS DSS Player Pro], then click [AS-4000 Instructions]. You can read more about the items listed below.

Setting the E-mail/FTP Service .......... 21

Using Online Help................................. 8

Starting Transcription ......................... 16

Setting a Word Processor

or Document Management ............. 17

Receiving Dictation Files/Sending

Document Files ............................... 18

Minimum Requirement

Windows

PC: Operating System:

Minimum Requirement

CPU: RAM: Hard drive space: Drive: Sound card: Browser: Display: USB port: Audio I/O terminals:

IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ XP Professional, Home Edition Intel Pentium III class 500 MHz processor or more 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended) 50 MB or more 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more One or more free ports Microphone input and earphone output or speaker

Macintosh

PC:

iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Mac/ PowerBook (The computer must support a standard USB port.)

Operating System: CPU:

Mac OS 10.2/10.3/10.4 PowerPC G3 500 MHz processor or more (Intel processor is not

supported)

RAM: Hard drive space: Drive: Display: USB port: Audio I/O terminals:

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128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended) 50 MB or more 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more One or more free ports Earphone output or speakers

Notes

•To use the voice recognition function with the recorder, use Windows 98SE or later versions of the OS.

• Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software.

Minimum Requirement

Installing DSS Player Software

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.

• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.

•You need to log on as an Administrator. * “DSS Player” in this manual refers to the DSS Player Pro Transcription Module.

Installing DSS Player Software

Windows

Macintosh

Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation program will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and execute “setup.exe”.

The installation Language Selection dialog box appears.

Select the desired language.

Enter your name, company name, and

license ID number (serial number). The license ID number is printed on the license ID card included inside the recorder package. Click the [Next] button. When confirmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button.

Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the

screen.

Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.

Double-click the CD icon.

Select the folder named “Mac OS X” and

start up your OS.

Double-click the following icon.

Select the folder of which the language is

to be installed, and execute the installation program in the folder.

Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the

screen.

Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Windows

Exit DSS Player program.

Click the [start] button on the taskbar.

Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel].

A list of installed applications is displayed.

Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click the [Change/Remove]

button.

Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on

the screen.

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Note

Uninstallation does not erase the stored dictation files.

Macintosh

Exit DSS Player.

Delete the Preferences file.

Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the

following location. Macintosh HD: User: Library: Preferences

Delete the Executable file.

Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location

where you installed the file.

Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Using Online Help

For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the online Help.

To start online Help:

Windows

• Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Pro], [Transcription Help].

• While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents] .

Using Online Help

• While DSS Player is running, press F1 on the keyboard.

Macintosh

• While DSS Player is running, select [DSS Player Help] from the [Help] menu.

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Note

Online Help is available after the DSS Player is installed.

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