Olympus AS-5000: instruction

Class: Mobile, portable devices and accessories

Type: Voice Recorder

Manual for Olympus AS-5000

PC TRANSCRIPTION KIT

AS-5000

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DSS Player Pro Transcription Module Features

- Plays DSS, DSS Pro, WMA, MP3 and WAV/AIFF audio formats in the background

when another application is running, such as a word processor.

- Enables foot switch control of the playback process.

- Transcription can be done by combining the playback sound with the adjustable

playback speed, tone control, and noise cancellation.

However, it is not possible to playback while setting the playback speed and noise

cancellation simultaneously with the Macintosh version.

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

- Expand FTP support to include Passive mode and SSL.*

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

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

- Voice recognition of dictation files is possible with the Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0

and later.*

- Supports Citrix and Terminal Service.*

- Search filter to the List View pane columns.*

- Audio capture function for the line-in recording.*

- Automatic software update through Internet.*

- Background dictation notification support.*

- 2 modes/views of operation for Transcribe bar.*

- Transcribing time left indicator instead of time commenced.*

* 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.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is registered trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc.

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

trademarks of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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

Getting Ready

Installing DSS Player Software ............ 5

Using Online Help................................. 7

Uninstalling DSS Player Software ........ 6

Lets Get Started

Running DSS Player Software ............. 8

Connecting the RS27/RS28 Foot Switch ....

10

Connecting the E62 Headset ............. 11

Window Names................................... 12

User Support

Technical Assistance and Support ..... 13

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Minimum Requirement

Windows

Operating System:

Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4;

Minimum Requirement

Windows XP Professional/XP Home edition Service Pack2;

Windows XP 64-bit;

Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic;

Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition/Enterprise 64-bit edition/Business 64-

bit edition/Home Premium 64-bit edition/Home Basic 64-bit edition;

Windows Server 2003;

Windows Server 2003 x64 edition

CPU:

Windows 2000/XP: 500MHz processor or more

Windows Vista: 800MHz processor or more

Windows Server 2003: 550MHz processor or more

RAM:

Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more

Windows Vista: 512MB or more

Windows Server 2003: 256MB or more

Hard drive space:

Dictation Module: 70MB or more;

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0: 150MB

Drive:

CD or DVD drive

Display:

800 x 600 pixels or more, 65536 colors more

USB port:

One or more free ports

Audio I/O terminals:

Windows-compatible sound device

Macintosh

Operating System:

Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.5

CPU:

PowerPC G3 500MHz or more

Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5GHz or more

RAM:

256MB or more (512MB or more is recommended)

Hard drive space:

200MB or more

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors more

USB port:

One or more free ports

Note

Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software.

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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.

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on

as an Administrator.

Windows

Macintosh

Installing DSS Player Software

For the Windows version, there is an installation

Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the

method for individuals and one for administrators

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CD-ROM drive.

to install on multiple client PCs. An explanation

of the installation method for individuals installing

Double-click the CD icon.

the software on a single PC will be provided here.

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Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the

Double-click the setup icon.

1

3

The Install Wizard will begin.

CD-ROM drive.

Once you have consented to the licensing

The installation program will start automatically.

agreement, follow the instructions on the screen to

If the installation program does not start

complete the installation.

automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and

execute “launcher.exe”.

Proceed with the installation according to

The launcher will startup.

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the instructions on the screen.

2

Select the language you would like to install from

the upper-left pull-down menu and click [DSS Player

You will be requested to restart, so

Pro Installation].

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conduct a restart by following the

instructions.

The Install Wizard will begin.

3

Once you have consented to the licensing

agreement, 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 Transcription Kits package.

Proceed with the installation according to

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the instructions on the screen.

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Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Windows

Macintosh

Exit DSS Player program.

Exit DSS Player program.

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Click the [start] button on the taskbar.

Double click DSS Uninstaller in

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[Application] = [DSS Player] folder.

An uninstaller is displayed.

Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Select [Add/Remove programs] from the

Proceed with the uninstallation according

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[Control Panel].

A list of installed applications is displayed.

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to the instructions on the screen.

Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then

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click the [Change/Remove] button.

Note

The dictation files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE]

Proceed with the uninstallation according

folder. If you dont need them, delete them. You can

confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking

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to the instructions on the screen.

on [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

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Using Online Help

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

To start online Help:

Windows

Macintosh

Click the [start] button, then select [All

While DSS Player is running, select [DSS Player

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Programs], [Olympus DSS Player], [Dictation

Help] from the [Help] menu.

Help].

Using Online Help

While DSS Player is running, select the [Help]

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menu, [Contents].

Note

Online Help is available after the DSS Player is installed

( P.5).

While DSS Player is running, press F1 on the

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keyboard.

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Running DSS Player Software

By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically. Connecting

to your PC Using the Cradle.

Windows

Disabling Automatic Start

Right-click the Device Detector in the

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System Tray in the lower right-hand

corner of the screen, then select

[Settings startup application].

Click [DSS Player Pro].

Running DSS Player Software

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The check mark on [DSS Player Pro] disappears.

Manual Start

Start Windows.

1

Click the [start] button, then select [All

2

Programs].

All program menu will be displayed.

Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro],

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then click [Transcription Module].

Note

If you install DSS Player Pro, Device Detector that makes

DSS Player run automatically when connecting Olympus

Digital Voice Recorder will be installed.Device Detector

will always be displayed as icon in the task tray.

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2

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Running DSS Player Software

Macintosh

Disabling Automatic Start

Click the Docks System Preferences.

1

Click Device Detector.

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2

Turn the automatic startup setting Off.

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Manual Start

Running DSS Player Software

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Start your Macintosh.

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Double click the DSS Player icon for the

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folder in [Application] = [DSS Player].

All program menu will be displayed.

Register user information

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The users registration screen will be displayed at

the time of initial startup. Please input the serial

number. Please see the seal attached to the CD-

ROM package included with the DSS Player, for

the serial number. After the input has ended, click

[OK] to complete the registration.

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Connecting the RS27/RS28 Foot Switch

Windows

Macintosh

Connecting to a USB Port

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2

Connect the foot switch cable to

the USB adapter cable.

1

Connect the USB adapter cable to

the PCs USB port.

2

USB adapter

Connecting the RS27/RS28 Foot Switch

Windows

Connecting to a Serial Port

1

2

Connect the foot switch cable to

the serial adapter cable.

1

Connect the serial adapter cable to

the PCs serial port.

2

Serial adapter

Note

The RS27/RS28 foot switch works only with the DSS Player.

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Connecting the E62 Headset

The E62 is a stereo headset. When playing stereo sound, wear the set properly, observing the L

and R markings.

Connecting the E62 Headset

Plug the headset into the PCs earphone terminal

.

Note

If your PC does not have a terminal marked with , plug the

headset into a terminal marked with or .

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Window Names

Windows

* Main screen is displayed when DSS Player is started.

1 Playback Control Bar

Control buttons to play and

stop dictation files.

2 Transcription Tree View

Displays the directory

structure of the folders in

which dictation files and

document files are stored.

3 Dictation Tree View

Displays the directory

structure of the folders in

Window Names

which dictation files are

stored.

4 Device Tree View

Displays the directory

structure of the folders in the

recorder.

5 Contents List View

Displays the dictation and

document files in the folder

Macintosh

selected in 2 and 4.

6 Dictation List View

Displays the dictation files in

the folder selected in 3 and

4.

7 Information View

2 Displays the document list

view in My Document folder,

selected document preview

and the transferred mail

contents of voice file.

8 Property View

Displays the folder and file

properties which are selected

2 and 5.

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Technical Assistance and Support

AS-5000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is trained to

troubleshoot and fix many common problems that you may be having with this system. If you

encounter problems using your AS-5000, we recommend that you contact your Olympus

Professional Dealer that sold you the system. If your dealer cannot fix your problem, please call

our technical hotline number or send an E-mail.

For customers in the U.S. and Canada

Technical Assistance and Support

Phone: 1-888-553-4448

E-mail: distec@olympus.com

For customers in Europe

E-mail : dss.support@olympus-europa.com

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