User manual SONY ICD-AX412

[. . . ] For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones, USB connection support cable 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 qualified service staff only. [. . . ] OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press or , a message will be moved forward or backward. GB Menu items PLAY MODE Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the playback mode. 1 FILE: When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. FOLDER*: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All messages are played back continuously. Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. BEEP Note LED The alarm sounds even if you set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu. Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if "LED" is set to "OFF. " 0 GB Menu items BACKLIGHT Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer. Using Voice Recognition Software When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file. Introducing the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the documentation supplied with the software. For the latest version and information on the availability of Dragon NaturallySpeaking in each region, please refer to the following home page: http://www. nuance. com 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 flashing. 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. GB Notes You can use the transcribing feature only when you have installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your computer should meet the specified system requirements. You can transcribe the following messages saved in your IC recorder or on your computer; ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode messages (MP3 files) 44. 1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on your computer You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training) What is "Training"? Before you can transcribe recorded messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you must create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is called "training. " When training is complete, Dragon NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech file containing information about your recorded speech. Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required for dictating directly to the computer using a headset microphone. Even if you have already created a user speech file with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for the IC recorder to get better recognition accuracy. Utilizing Your Computer GB Tips on using the IC recorder When transcribing messages recorded using the IC recorder, the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy. Set "REC MODE" to "ST, " "STSP, " "STLP" or "SP" in the menu. When creating a user speech file (training), set "REC MODE" to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software. [. . . ] Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery or one NH-AAA rechargeable battery. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. [. . . ]