SONY ICD-SX850 User Manual

English

This Quick Start Guide describes only basic operations, such as how to record, play back, or erase messages. The operating instructions explaining all the features and functions are supplied with the IC recorder as PDF les in 20 languages stored on the supplied CD-ROM. You can copy the PDF les of the operating instructions to your computer. Insert the supplied CDROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and just follow the instructions shown on the screen. If the instructions are not shown on the screen, rightclick the CD-ROM on Windows Explorer to open, and double-click [SetupLauncher.exe]. The English edition of the operating instructions is supplied as a booklet as well.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please

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This symbol on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you

contact your local Civic Oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessories: USB connecting cable, cradle

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol

a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the batter y contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualied service sta only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

might be used in combination with

Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

The recorded music is limited to private use

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only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

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Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.

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Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:

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The capacity of the connected IC recorder.

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The IC recorder is not functioning normally.

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Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Notice for users

All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modication to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

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This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

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The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX750/SX850. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

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Table of Contents

Checking the Contents of

the Package ..........................................................

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ..........5

Step 2: Setting the Clock ..............................

Step 3: Setting the Language to Be

Used in the Display Window .....................

Turning the IC Recorder On or Off .........

Recording

Recording Messages....................................... 9

Playback

Playing Back Messages ................................10

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor

Software ...............................................................11

Additional Information

Precautions .........................................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package

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IC Recorder (1) NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable

batteries (2) Stereo headphones* (1)

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USB connecting cable (1) Wind Screen (1)

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Application Software, Digital Voice

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Editor (CD-ROM) Application Software, Dragon

NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Cradle* (1) Stand (1) Carrying pouch (1) Telephone recording microphone* (1) Battery case (1) Operating Instructions

* The stereo headphones, the cradle, the

microphone, and some of the software are supplied with some models in some regions only.

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing a Power Source

Remove the lm on the display window before you use the IC recorder.

Inserting the batteries

1 Slide and lift the battery

compartment lid.

2 Insert two NH-AAA rechargeable

batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

3 Charge the batteries by connecting

the (USB) connector of the IC recorder to a computer that is currently turned on.

Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer

Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.

1 Make sure that the operation

indicator is not ashing.

2 Disconnect the USB connecting

cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer.

On the Windows screen, left-click “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar, and click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”

On the Macintosh screen, drag the “IC RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and drop it there.

For details on disconnecting the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

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Step 2: Setting the Clock

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, 

Setting the clock after recharging batteries

1 Press  or  to set the year,

month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, then press .



/MENU

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the rst time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time, “SET DATE & TIME” appears, and then the year section ashes in the display window.

“EXECUTING….” appears and the clock is set.

2 Press  (stop) to return to the

display of the stop mode.

Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

2 Press  or  to select “DETAIL

MENU,” then press .

3 Press  or  to select “MENU

LANGUAGE,” then press .

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

, 

/MENU

You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, le names, etc. from 6 languages (European model)/11 languages (other models).

1 Press and hold /MENU to enter

the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

4 Press  or  to select the

language that you want to use, then press .

You can select the following languages. European model :

Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Pyccкий (Russian)

Other models :

Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Pyccкий (Russian),

(Korean), (Chinese),

(Chinese), (Thai)

(Japanese),

5 Press  (stop) to exit the menu

mode.

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Turning the IC Recorder On or O

When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power o.

Turning the power o

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. “HOLD” with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then “POWER OFF” is displayed. The IC recorder turns o within a few seconds.

Turning the power on

Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The IC recorder turnes on, and an accessing animation is displayed.

Tips

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When you are not going to use the IC

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recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder.

About 10 minutes after you have turned

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on the IC recorder and left it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically and the IC recorder turns off. (Press any button to show the display.)

Recording

Recording Messages

Built-in

directional

microphone

Built-in stereo

microphones

Operation

indicator

1 Select a folder.

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Press /MENU to display the folder

selection window.

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Press  or  to select the

folder in which you want to record messages, then press .



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

, 

/MENU

2 Start recording.

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Press  (record/pause) in the stop

mode. The operation indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu, the operation indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold

 (record/pause) while recording.

When you press and hold  (record/ pause), the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message.

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Speak into the built-in microphones.

3 Press  (stop) to stop recording.

The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.

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Playback

Playing Back Messages

Operation

indicator

, 

3 Press  to start playback.

The operation indicator lights in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu, the operation indicator does not light.)

4 Press VOL + or – to adjust the

volume.

5 Press  (stop) to stop playback.





/MENU

1 Select a folder.

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Press /MENU.

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Press  or  to select the folder,

then press .

2 Press  or  to select the

message you want to play.

VOL +, –

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software

System requirements

To use the supplied software, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and hardware environment described below.

Operating Systems:

Windows® 7 Ultimate Windows® 7 Professional Windows® 7 Home Premium Windows® 7 Home Basic Windows® 7 Starter Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Pre-Installed

Hardware Environment:

Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible

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CPU: 1 GHz Pentium® III processor

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or higher (for Windows® 7), 800 MHz Pentium® III processor or higher (for Windows Vista®), 266 MHz Pentium® II processor or higher (for Windows® XP or Windows® 2000) RAM: 1 GB or more (for Windows® 7 (32

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bit version)), 2 GB or more (for Windows® 7 (64 bit version)), 512 MB or more (for Windows Vista®), 128 MB or more (for Windows® XP or Windows® 2000) Hard disk space: 300 MB or more

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CD-ROM drive (When creating an audio CD

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or data CD, a CD-R/RW drive is needed) Port: USB port

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Sound board: Sound cards compatible

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with any of the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems Display: High color (16 bit) or more and

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800×480 dots or more Internet access for Voice Mail function

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and CD database service

Note

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The following systems are not supported:

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64 bit versions of Windows® XP

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Any operating systems other than the ones indicated above Personally constructed computers or operating

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systems Upgraded operating systems

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Multi-boot environment

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Multi-monitor environment

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For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: European areas: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Asian areas: http://www.sony-asia.com/support

Installing the software

Install the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer’s hard disk.

1 Make sure that the IC recorder is

not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive.

The [IC Recorder Software Setup] menu starts up automatically and the [Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup] window appears. If the [Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup] menu does not start up, open the [DVE] folder in the [Setup] folder on the CD-ROM, then double click [setup.exe].

3 Make sure that you accept the

terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms of the license agreement], then click [Next].

The [Software Install] window appears.

4 Select [Digital Voice Editor], then

click [Install].

Follow the instructions on the screen to make the settings required for installation.

If you have already installed a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the “Memory Stick Voice Editor”

The dialog box used to uninstall a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software. The message les are not removed.

Note

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If any illegal data modification is attempted, or a file is used for other than private purposes, the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable.

When the dialog box used to select how to save les is displayed

When you save les recorded using the IC recorder onto the computer named above, you can select whether you wish to convert them into the MP3 format. Select the desired setting.

When the dialog box used to select an ICD-P series is displayed

Select [Yes] to edit messages recorded using ICD-P series.

When the dialog box used to select the language to be used for the help is displayed

Click the language you want to use for the help.

5 When the [Ready to Install the

Program] window appears, click [Install].

The installation starts.

6 When the [InstallShield Wizard

Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish].

The computer will be restarted. When the computer has been

restarted, installation is completed.

Referring to the help les

For details on each operation, refer to the help les.

Help

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Additional Information

Precautions

On power

Operate the unit only on 2.4 V or 3.0 V

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DC. Use two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries or two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.

On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving,

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cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

Do not leave the unit in a location

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near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

Should any solid object or liquid fall

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into the unit, remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualied personnel before operating it any further.

On noise

Noise may be heard when the unit

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is placed near an AC power source, a uorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.

Noise may be recorded when an

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object, such as your nger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

On maintenance

To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth

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slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.

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Français

Ce guide de démarrage rapide décrit uniquement les opérations de base, telles l’enregistrement, la lecture ou l’e acement de messages. Le mode d’emploi décrivant toutes les caractéristiques et fonctions est fourni avec l’enregistreur IC sous la forme d’un  chier PDF en 20 langues et enregistré sur le CD-ROM fourni. Vous pouvez copier les  chiers PDF du mode d’emploi sur votre ordinateur. Insérez le CD-ROM fourni dans le lecteur de CD-ROM de votre ordinateur, puis suivez les instructions à l’écran. Si les instructions ne s’a chent pas à l’écran, faites un clic droit sur le CD-ROM sous Windows Explorer pour l’ouvrir, puis double-cliquez sur [SetupLauncher.exe]. L’édition anglaise du mode d’emploi est aussi fournie sous la forme d’un livret.

Modèle européen seulement

Traitement des appareils électriques et électroniques en n de vie (Applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne et aux autres pays européens disposant de systèmes de collecte sélective)

conséquences négatives potentielles pour l’environnement et la santé humaine. Le recyclage des matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles. Pour toute information supplémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez contacter votre municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le produit.

Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son emballage, indique que ce produit ne doit pas être traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à un point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage des équipements électriques et électroniques. En s’assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de manière appropriée, vous aiderez à prévenir les

Ceci s’ fapplique aux accessoires suivants : Câble de raccordement USB, Station d’accueil

Elimination des piles et accumulateurs usagés (Applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne et aux autres pays européens disposant de systèmes de collecte sélective)

Ce symbole, apposé sur les piles et accumulateurs ou sur les emballages, indique que les piles et accumulateurs fournis avec ce produit ne doivent pas être traités comme de simples déchets ménagers.

apparait parfois combiné avec un symbole chimique. Les symboles pour le mercure (Hg) ou le plomb (Pb) sont rajoutés lorsque ces piles contiennent plus de 0,0005% de mercure ou 0,004% de plomb. En vous assurant que ces piles et accumulateurs sont mis au rebut de façon appropriée, vous participez activement à la prévention des conséquences négatives que leur mauvais traitement pourrait provoquer sur l’environnement et sur la santé humaine. Le recyclage des matériaux contribue par ailleurs à la préservation des ressources naturelles. Pour les produits qui pour des raisons de sécurité, de performance ou d’intégrité de données nécessitent une connexion permanente à une pile ou à un accumulateur, il conviendra de vous rapprocher d’un service technique qualié pour eectuer son remplacement. En rapportant votre appareil électrique en n de vie à un point de collecte approprié vous vous assurez que la pile ou l’accumulateur incorporé sera traitée correctement. Pour tous les autres cas de gure et an d’enlever les piles ou accumulateurs en toute sécurité de votre appareil, reportez-vous au manuel d’utilisation. Rapporter les piles ou accumulateurs usagés au point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage. Pour toute information complémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit ou des piles et accumulateurs, vous pouvez contacter votre municipalité, votre déchetterie locale ou le point de vente où vous avez acheté ce produit.

Sur certains types de piles, ce symbole

FRFR

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Remarque à l’intention des clients : les informations suivantes ne concernent que l’équipement vendu dans les pays appliquant les directives européennes

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour les questions de compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question relative au SAV ou à la garantie, merci de bien vouloir vous référer aux coordonnées contenues dans les documents relatifs au SAV ou la garantie.

La musique enregistrée est limitée à un usage

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privé exclusivement. L’utilisation de la musique au-delà de cette limite nécessite l’autorisation des détenteurs des droits d’auteur.

Sony ne peut être tenu responsable de tout

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enregistrement ou téléchargement incomplet ou de dommages causés aux données suite à des problèmes rencontrés par l’enregistreur IC ou l’ordinateur.

Selon le type de texte et de caractères, le

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texte aché sur l’enregistreur IC peut ne pas apparaître correctement sur l’appareil. Ceci est dû :

aux caractéristiques techniques de

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l’enregistreur IC raccordé ; à un défaut de fonctionnement de

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l’enregistreur IC ; à des informations écrites dans une langue

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ou avec des caractères non pris en charge par l’enregistreur IC.

Vous êtes informé que toute modification qui n’est pas expressément approuvée dans ce mode d’emploi peut annuler votre autorisation à faire fonctionner cet appareil.

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Notice destinée aux utilisateurs

Tous droits réservés. Le présent mode d’emploi et le logiciel qui y est décrit ne peuvent être reproduits, traduits ou réduits, en tout ou en partie, sous quelque forme compréhensible pour une machine que ce soit sans l’autorisation écrite préalable de Sony Corporation.

EN AUCUN CAS, SONY CORPORATION NE POURRA ETRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DE TOUT DOMMAGE DIRECT, INDIRECT, OU SPECIAL LIE A UN ACTE DELICTUEUX, UN CONTRAT OU AUTRE, QUI DECOULE OU EST A METTRE EN RELATION AVEC LE PRESENT MODE D’EMPLOI, LE LOGICIEL OU TOUT AUTRE INFORMATION QU’IL CONTIENT, OU ENCORE DE SON UTILISATION.

Sony Corporation se réserve le droit de modier ce manuel ou les informations qu’il contient à tout moment sans préavis. Le logiciel décrit dans le présent mode d’emploi peut également être soumis aux conditions d’un contrat de licence utilisateur séparé.

Ce logiciel est destiné à Windows et ne peut pas

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être utilisé sur Macintosh. Le câble de raccordement fourni est uniquement

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réservé à l’enregistreur IC ICD-SX750/SX850. Vous ne pouvez pas raccorder d’autres enregistreurs IC.

Table des matières

Vérification du contenu de

l’emballage .........................................................17

Préparation

Etape 1 : Préparation d’une source

d’alimentation ..................................................18

Etape 2 : Réglage de l’horloge ................

Etape 3 : Réglage de la langue à

utiliser dans la fenêtre d’affichage .......20

Mise sous/hors tension de

l’enregistreur IC ................................................21

Enregistrement

Enregistrement de messages..................22

Lecture

Lecture de messages....................................23

Utilisation de l’ordinateur

Utilisation du logiciel Digital Voice

Editor fourni .......................................................24

Informations complémentaires

Précautions .........................................................27

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Vérication du contenu de l’emballage

Enregistreur IC (1) Piles rechargeables NH-AAA (AAA) (2) Casque stéréo* (1) Câble de raccordement USB (1) Écran anti-vent (1) Logiciel d’application, Digital Voice

Editor (CD-ROM) Logiciel d’application, Dragon

NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Station d’accueil* (1) Support (1) Etui (1) Microphone d’enregistrement

téléphonique* (1) Boîtier de la pile (1) Mode d’emploi

* Dans certaines régions et avec certains

modèles, le casque stéréo, la station d’accueil, le microphone et certains des logiciels ne sont pas fournis.

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