Main Features

• The DW-90 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard
Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode.
• The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing
recording when it senses silence.
• Recorded sound files can be stored in three separate folders (up to 100 files per
folder).
• Back lighting to illuminate the LCD panel allows you to read the display in the
dark.
• The USB cabel and Digital Wave Player-Software allow you to record sound files
directly on PC.
DIGITAL VOICE • The high-quality directional microphone helps you clearly record from a sound
source aimed at with the microphone.

RECORDER
Identification of Parts
DW-90 1 microphone (front)
2 microphone (side)
3 Display (LCD panel)
4 HOLD switch
INSTRUCTIONS 5 MICSENS (Microphone
sensitivity) switch
6 VOLUME control
7 REC (Record) button
8 ERASE button
9 Earphone jack
0 Microphone stand hole
! Recording lamp
@ DISPLAY button
# REC MODE button
$ STOP button
% MENU/FOLDER button
^ Built-in speaker

Please read these instructions for information about using

the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that & Battery cover

you test the record function and volume before use. * PLAY/ ` button
( 9 (Fast Forward) /+ button
) 0 (Rewind) /– button
- Rubber foot
= Strap holes
q PC (USB) terminal

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Display (LCD Panel)

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: DW-90
Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER 1 Folder indicator
Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. 2 Recording mode indicator
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. 3 Current time/date, recording time/
Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 date (REC DATE), elapsed
recording time, remaining
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following recording time (REMAIN), menu
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must display, etc.
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 Alarm indicator
5 Battery indicator
6 7Rewind indicator,
Tested To Comply 8Fast Forward indicator,
With FCC Standards sRecord indicator, `Play
indicator
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 7 File number indicator
8 VCVA (Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Standby Mode and Display Shut Off
Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes or longer during recording or
emanant d’appareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du playing, it goes into Standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. To exit
Department Canadian des Communications. Standby mode and turn on the display, press any button.

“CE” mark indicates that this product Il marchio “CE” indica che questo
complies with the European prodotto è conforme alle norme della
requirements for safety, health, comunità europea per quanto riguarda
enviroment and customer protection. la sicurezza, la salute, l’ambiente e la
L’indication “CE” signfie que ce produit protezione del consumatore.
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 Inserting Batteries Notes on the Folders
The recorder has three folders: A, B, and S.
1 Holding the battery compartment cover • Folders A and B
pressed slightly toward the recorder, Each recorded message stored in a folder is saved as a Wave file. These folders
slide the cover until it unlocks, then can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording. Up to 100 files can be
open the cover. stored per folder.
• Folder S
In folder S, files are nested in date subfolders,* making it useful for storing a
2 Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries, certain day’s schedule for future reference. Up to 15 files can be stored in a single
observing the correct polarity. date subfolder, and up to 100 files altogether can be recorded in folder S.
* There is one subfolder for each day of the year.
3 Close the battery cover completely. Folder A File

Press the MENU/FOLDER

button
Maximum
of 100 files
Replacing Batteries
When appears on the display, replace the batteries as
soon as possible. Size-AAA alkaline batteries are Folder B
recommended. When the batteries are depleted,
appears on the display, and the recorder shuts off. a Battery indicator
It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position before you replace Maximum
of 100 files
batteries to maintain the current settings (time/date, etc.). For your convenience,the
recorder also logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals.

Date subfolder File

Setting Time/Date
Maximum Maximum
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded Folder S
of 15 files of 100 files
is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease sound (schedule)
file management tasks.
The setting of the time and date is necessary for the management of the files in
folder S (see “Notes on the Folders” for details), for the alarm playback function,
and for the schedule alarm playback function.
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries,
the hour indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by
following steps 4 through 6 described below.
To change folders
Press the MENU/FOLDER button while the recorder is
stopped.
1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for Each time you press the MENU/FOLDER button, the display
1 second or longer. changes as follows:
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the Time/ A→B→S→A...
Date Setup screen. To change date subfolders in folder S, select folder S first, a Current folder
“TIME” flashes on the display. and then press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the
date subfolder.
3 Press the PLAY button.
The hour indicator flashes.
4 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to set the hour. Recording
5 Press the PLAY button to accept the hour.
The minute indicator flashes. 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select the desired folder (A, B, or S).
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue to set the minute, year, month and date in When you select folder S, the current date subfolder appears on the display.
the same way. If you select folder A or B, go to the step 3.
6 After setting the date, press the STOP button. 2 If you select folder S, press the 9/+ or
This completes the time/date setup procedure. 0/– button to select the desired date subfolder.
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour 3 Set the recording mode (see “Recording Modes”).
system by pressing the DISPLAY button while you are setting the hour or minute.
(Example: 5:23 P.M.) 4 Set the microphone sensitivity (see “Microphone a Date to record
Sensitivity”).

(Initial setting)
5 Press the REC button to start recording.
The recording lamp lights, and recording starts.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISPLAY button Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display
while you are setting the year, month, or day. switches between current recording time and
(Example: February 14, 2001) remaining recording time.
6 To stop recording, press the STOP button.
(Initial setting)
a Folder
b Current recording
* When the remaining recording time becomes 5 minutes or less, mode
• Each time you press the DISPLAY button while the recorder is stopped, the display the display changes to remaining recording time automatically. c Current file number
changes as follows (with folder A or B selected): d Recording time*
Notes
Time → Remaining recording time → Date → Time . . . • Even if you press the DISPLAY button, the display will not change e Remaining
The selected indication appears on the display each time the recorder is stopped. to current recording time if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes recording time
Notes or less.
• If you leave the recorder untouched for 3 minutes or longer before pressing the STOP button • When the remaining recording time becomes 1 minute or less, the recording lamp flashes.
in step 6, Setup mode will be canceled, and any time/date settings you made will be canceled. • If “FULL” appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case,
• If you press the STOP button during setup, time/date setup is canceled. erase unnecessary files (see “Erasing from folder A or B” or “Erasing from folder S”).
• You can set the time and date on the recorder by connecting it to your PC (see “Other functions • There is one subfolder for each day of the year.
of Olympus Digital Wave Player” for details).
To Pause Recording Locating the beginning of the file
To pause Press the 9/+ or 0/– button in Stop mode,* playback, fast playback, or
playback pause.
Press the REC button during recording. , “PAUSE” on the display and the Each time you press the 9/+ or 0/– button, the recorder will locate the beginning
recording lamp will flash. of the next or previous file.
To resume recording * When folder S is selected, you cannot locate the beginning of the file in Stop mode.
Press the REC button again. , Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Notes
• Even if you press the 9/+ or 0/– button during playback or fast playback, the recorder
Note will continue playback in the same playback mode.
The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer. • When you select folder A or B, you can locate the beginning of each file continuously by
To check the remaining recording time pressing and holding the 9/+ or 0/– button while in Stop mode. During operation, “SKIP”
flashes on the display.
Press the DISPLAY button while the recorder is stopped.
To check the total number of files recorded in
the folder
Press and hold the STOP button while the recorder is b Total number of
a Current folder Erasing from Folder A or B
stopped. The total number of files recorded in the folder files recorded in
appears on the display. the current folder* Erasing One File at a Time
* In the case of folder S, the number of the date subfolder is c Remaining
recording time
not included. 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder A or B.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the file to be erased.

Playing Back 3 Press the ERASE button.

The file number flashes, then alternatively “ERASE” and
“YES” appear on the display for 8 seconds.
1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select the desired folder (A, B, or S).
4 Press the ERASE button again.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the file to play back. The file is erased.
If you select folder S, select the desired date subfolder.* Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
* When you select the desired date subfolder, it is useful to press and hold the 9/+ or Notes
0/– button for 1 second or longer. The recorder locates the next date subfolder that • You can erase a file while in playback or playback pause.
contains recorded files. • If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE
3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. button in step 4, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
The playing time** appears on the display.
** Each time you press the DISPLAY button during playback, the
Erase All Files from a Folder
display changes as follows:
Playing time → Remaining playing time → Recording date of 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select the folder from which you
a Current folder want to erase all files.
the file → Recording time of the file → Playing time . . . b Current file number
4 Use the VOLUME control to adjust the volume to c Playing time** 2 Press and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or
your liking. longer.
Note The folder name and “ALL” flash, then alternatively
When you play back a file in the date subfolder without choosing “ERASE” and “YES” appear on the display for 8 seconds.
a specified file, the recorder will play back all the files in the
selected date subfolder from filename “001.” When you play MIN
3 Press the ERASE button again.
back a file immediately after recording the file, only the most All files in the selected folder are erased simultaneously.
recently recorded file will be played back. Note
MAX If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
Canceling Playback in step 3, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.

To stop
Press the STOP button. , The recorder returns to the beginning of the file being
played. Erasing from Folder S
To pause
Press the PLAY button. ,“PAUSE” flashes on the display. Erasing One File at a Time in a Date Subfolder
To resume playback 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button and select folder S.
Press the PLAY button again. ,Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
Note
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder.
The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer. 3 Press the PLAY button.
The recorder starts to playback all the files in the selected date subfolder.
Playback Functions
4 During playback, press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the file to be
Operation How to cancel erased.
Fast Playback Press and hold the PLAY If you press and hold the PLAY 5 Press the STOP button.
(F-PLAY) button for 1 second or button for 1 second or longer
6 Press the ERASE button.
longer while playing a again, the recorder will resume The file number flashes, then alternatively “ERASE” and
file. normal playback. “YES” appear on the display for 8 seconds.
Fast Forward Press and hold the 9 When you release the 9 button, 7 Press the ERASE button again.
(8) button while playing a the recorder will resume normal The file is erased.
file. playback. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
Note
Rewind (7) Press and hold the 0 When you release the 0 button, If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
button while playing a the recorder will resume normal in step 7, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.

file. playback.

• Fast playback is approximately 30% faster than normal playback.

• When fast playback of a file is over, the recorder will play back the next file at
normal speed. If you once press the STOP button and start playback again, the
recorder will play back files in normal speed as well.
• No sound is heard from the built-in speaker during fast forwarding or rewinding.
• The end of the file is located by pressing and holding the 9 button during fast
forwarding. The recorder will pause at the end of the file. If you do not release the
9 button, the recorder will continue fast forward.
• The beginning of the file is located by pressing and holding the 0 button during
rewinding. The recorder will pause at the beginning of the file. If you do not release
the 0 button, the recorder will continue rewinding.
Erase All Files in a Date Subfolder Entering Options Mode
1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder to be 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer in
erased. Stop mode to enter Options mode.

3 Press and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or 2 Each time you press the 9/+ or 0/– button, the displayed setting
longer. item changes in the following order:
“ALL” flashes, then alternatively the date of the selected
subfolder and “YES” appear on the display for 8 seconds.
4 Press the ERASE button again.
All files in the date subfolder are erased. To close the menu, press the STOP button.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
in step 4, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode. When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-
in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops
Erase All Files in the S Folder it when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory
1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S. by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient
and convenient.
2 Press and hold the ERASE button for 4 seconds or
longer. 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for
“S” and “ALL” flash, then alternatively “ERASE” and “YES” 1 second or longer.
appear on the display for 8 seconds. The menu opens, and “VCVA” appears on the display.
3 Press the ERASE button again. 2 Press the PLAY button.
All files in folder S are erased.
Note 3 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select between
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button “On” and “OFF.”
in step 3, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode. On: The VCVA is activated.
OFF: The VCVA is canceled.
4 Press the STOP button to close the menu.
Recording Modes 5 Press the REC button to start recording.
You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP Notes
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. • When the VCVA senses sound louder than its start/stop actuation
level setting, recording starts automatically. When it senses silence a VCVA indicator
HQ mode: approximately 22 minutes (Maximum recording times) for 1 second or longer, recording pauses automatically, and the recorder enters Standby mode.
SP mode: approximately 33 minutes • When recording is in progress, the recording lamp is lit. When the recorder is in Standby
LP mode: approximately 90 minutes mode, “VCVA” flashes on the display, and the recording lamp flashes.
* The recording time available may be shorter than specified if a large number of short
recordings are made. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.) Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)
Press the REC MODE button in Stop mode.
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a preset time.
Each time you press the REC MODE button, the recording
Up to 20 alarms can be set.
mode changes as follows:
1 Choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds.
(initial setting) a Current recording 2 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.
mode
Note 3 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the Alarm
Choose HQ or SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. Playback Setup screen.
“ALARM” flashes on the display.
4 Press the PLAY button.
Microphone Sensitivity The month indicator flashes.

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your 5 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to set the month.
recording needs. 6 Press the PLAY button to register your month setting.
Using the MICSENS switch, choose between Continue to set the date, hour, and minute.
the NORMAL and LECTURE positions.
NORMAL: Normal-sensitivity Omnidirectional 7 Set the minute and press the STOP button.
mode for dictation. An alarm will sound at the scheduled time for 5 minutes. Press
LECTURE: High-sensitivity Unidirectional mode any button other than the DISPLAY or REC MODE button while
for meetings or lectures. the alarm is sounding to play back the file you associate with the
Notes alarm. Press the STOP button to stop file alarm playback. a Alarm indicator
• Be sure to choose HQ or SP recording mode if you set Notes
the MICSENS switch to the LECTURE position to use • The alarm tone stop automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm
the characteristics of the unidirectional microphone to starts. The file is not played back in this case.
the fullest. • After alarm playback is over, the alarm playback function is canceled automatically.
• Do NOT touch the microphone grill while recording. Doing so may cause noise, and the • You cannot set the alarm playback function for more than 20 files. Also, if no files are recorded
performance of the microphone may deteriorate. in the selected folder, you cannot set the alarm playback function.
• Be sure to keep the front microphone oriented toward the speaker during recording.
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone To cancel a set alarm playback
sensitivity before recording.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in “Alarm Playback Function.”
The month indicator flashes.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the month of the alarm you
Moving Files Between Folders want to cancel.

(MOVE) 3 Press the PLAY button to register this month setting for alarm
cancellation.
You can move a file recorded in folder A or B to the other. Continue to select the date, hour and minute of the desired alarm
The moved file is added at the end of the order in the destination folder. cancellation.
When you set the minute, “On” flashes on the display.
1 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the
PLAY button to play it.* 4 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select “OFF.”
* You can move the file during playback pause as well. A set alarm playback is canceled.
2 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 5 Press the STOP button to close the menu.
second or longer while the file is playing.
Playback stops, and “MOVE” flashes on the display. The
file is moved.
The destination folder and the number of the moved file
appear on the display, and moving is completed.
Notes
• You cannot move files between folder S and the other folders.
• If the destination folder is full (100 files), “FULL” appears on the display, and you cannot move
the file to that folder.
Schedule Alarm Playback Function
This is useful for reviewing your daily appointments and remainders.
Using the Microphone Stand
1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. When you place the recorder on a desk, etc. during recording, attach the supplied
microphone stand to reduce unwanted vibration in the recorder.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the Attach the microphone stand
Schedule Alarm Playback Setup screen.
“S” and “ALARM” flash on the display.
3 Press the PLAY button.
4 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select “On.”
5 Press the PLAY button.
The hour indicator flashes.
6 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the hour.
7 Press the PLAY button to register the hour.
Continue to set the minute. Microphone
stand
8 Set the minute and press the STOP button.
An alarm will sound at the scheduled time for 5 minutes. Press
any button other than the DISPLAY or REC MODE button while
the alarm is sounding to play back all files recorded in the day’s
date subfolder. To stop schedule alarm playback, press the a Alarm indicator
STOP button.
Notes
• The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm
starts. The files recorded for the current date are not played back in this case.
• Schedule alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF.
• Even if no file is recorded in the day’s date subfolder, the beeps will sound. In such a case, no
sound is heard even if you press some button while the alarm is sounding.
To cancel schedule alarm playback
1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Schedule Alarm Playback Function.”
Hold
“On” flashes on the display. Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select “OFF.” All operation buttons are disabled. This
Schedule alarm playback is canceled. feature is useful when the recorder has to be
carried in a handbag or pocket. Remember
3 Press the STOP button to close the menu. to reset the HOLD switch before
attempting to use the recorder.
System Sounds Notes
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. If you • The recorder functions as follows with the HOLD
wish to disable the system sounds, proceed as follows: switch set to the HOLD position:
– If the recorder is stopped, the display goes dark.
1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. – If the recorder is playing, the display goes dark
when playback of the current file has completed.
2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to open the System – If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark
Sound Setup screen. when the recorder stops recording automatically
On the display, “bEEP” flashes. upon running out of free memory.
• When the display is dark because the HOLD
3 Press the PLAY button. switch is set to the HOLD position, you can make the clock flash for 2 seconds by pressing any
button.
4 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to choose between “On” • You can operate the following button and control while the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD
and “OFF.” position;
On: System sounds are enabled. – MICSENSE switch for selecting the microphone sensitivity
OFF: System sounds are disabled. – VOLUME control for adjusting the volume
• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to HOLD. The recorder
5 Press the STOP button to close the menu. will then begin to play the file associated with the alarm once you press any button.
Note
If the alarm playback function or the schedule alarm playback function has been set, the alarm
will sound at the scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR)
This also resets the current time and other settings to their
initial status.
1 Holding STOP button pressed, press and hold the
ERASE button for 2 seconds or longer.
“CLEAR” and “YES” appear alternately on the display for
8 seconds.
2 Press and hold the ERASE button again within 4
seconds.
All files in all folders are erased, and the recorder is reset to its default
settings.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
in Step 2, Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
 Using the recorder with a PC Uninstalling Olympus Digital Wave Player
To uninstall Olympus Digital Wave Player, follow the procedure below.
With the supplied Olympus Digital Wave Player software, you can download files to 1 Click on the Windows [Start] button.
your computer.
Functions provided by Olympus Digital Wave Player are 2 Point to [Programs], select [Olympus Digital Wave Player], and then click
on [Uninstall Digital Wave Player].
summarized below:
• PC storage and management of voice recordings made with the recorder.
• Playback of files.
• Recording of sound files directly on a PC using the recorder with a USB terminal
connector.
Notes
• Olympus Digital Wave Player is software for use exclusively with the DW-90, not to be used
with other recorders.
• You cannot send files from the PC to the recorder and cannot overwrite files in the recorder
with Olympus Digital Wave Player.
• Olympus Digital Wave Player does not support speech-recognition software.
• Olympus Digital Wave Player does not support Apple Macintosh computers.
• In this manual the user is assumed to be familiar with Microsoft Windows software. For details
on operation of the PC, refer to the operating instructions for your PC.

Operating Environment
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000Professional 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Olympus Digital Wave
(hereinafter referred to as Windows 2000) Player.
PC: IBM PC/AT-compatible machine
CPU: Intel Pentium 166 MHz or more
RAM:
Hard-disk space:
32MB or more
25MB (additional space required to store sound Using Online Help
files)
Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or any 100% This manual explains how to install Olympus Digital Wave Player and connect the
compatible sound card hardware.
Display: 800 × 600 pixels min., 256 colors min. For more detailed instructions, view the Online Help after the
CD-ROM drive: 2× CD-ROM software has been installed.
USB port or Serial port: At least one free port
Audio output jack: Earphone or speaker output(s) To open Online Help
Note
Click on [Help] in Olympus Digital Wave Player’s main window, then click on [Open
USB support is not available under the following environments, even for PCs equipped with a
USB port: Help]. You can also press the [F1] key to open the Help window.
Windows 98/Me/2000 upgraded from Windows 95

Installing Olympus Digital Wave

Player
You must first install Olympus Digital Wave Player on your PC.
Notes
• Do NOT connect the recorder and the PC before installation of Olympus Digital Wave Player.
• Be sure to close any open applications before you start installation of Olympus Digital Wave
Player.

1 Set the Olympus Digital Wave Player CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
The Installation program will start automatically.*

Starting Olympus Digital Wave

Player
When you connect the recorder to your PC with the supplied USB cable, Olympus
Digital Wave Player starts, and the main window appears automatically.
Note
Before making connections, make sure that the recorder is stopped.

* If the setup program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in the Explorer PC
window and double-click on the “setup.exe” icon.

2 Install Olympus Digital Wave Player by following the instructions

displayed in the setup windows. USB cable
3 After completion of setup, remove the CD-ROM.
The icon appears in the task tray on the desktop. To the PC’s (USB) port
PC (USB) terminal
Main Window of Olympus Digital Wave Player Playing the Files on the PC
Schedule folder Any file transferred from the recorder or recorded directly to the PC can be played
back on the PC.

Menu bar 1 Choose the desired folder in the audio folder window.

Recording window button 2 Click on the desired file on the file list.
Tool bar Playback controller 3 Click on the PLAY button to play back the file.
You can also perform other operations, such as fast-forwarding, rewinding, etc.,
with the buttons and controls on the playback controller panel.
Note
You cannot play back the files stored on the recorder by Olympus Digital Wave Player on the
PC.
Playback Controller
Rewind button

STOP button
Position
PLAY button
Fast Forward button Length

Time axis Adjust time axis

Volume control

Recorder folder window Sound file list Recording on a PC with the recorder as the microphone
Audio folder window (Direct recording)
Recording folder The files are recorder directly on the PC and not on the recorder.
Before recording, make sure the recorder is connected to the PC properly.
To use Olympus Digital Wave Player without connecting the recorder to the PC, or
if Olympus Digital Wave Player does not start automatically when you connect the 1 Click on the button in the main window to display the recording
recorder to the PC, click on the [Start] button, point to [Programs], select [Olympus window.
Digital Wave Player] then click on [Digital Wave Player].
To exit Olympus Digital Wave Player, click on the button on the window, or click
on [File], and then click on [Exit Digital Wave Player]. Close button
Notes
• When you start Olympus Digital Wave Player for the first time by connecting the recorder to
the PC after installation, it may take a few minutes to start. Record button
• You cannot operate the buttons and controls on the recorder except for microphone-sensitivity
switch while the recorder is connected to the PC. Stop button
• Do NOT use any USB cable other than the one supplied.
• Do NOT disconnect the USB cable before file transfer or recording is completed. Pause button

Using Olympus Digital Wave Player 2 Click on the (Record) button to start recording.
The MICSENS switch is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
For more detailed instructions, refer to Online Help.
3 Click on the (Stop) button to stop recording.
Transferring Recorded Files to the PC If you press the button, the recording window changes to the main
Before transferring recorded files to the PC, make sure the recorder is connected to window.
the PC properly. The recorded files are stored in the recording folder in the audio folder window.
Olympus Digital Wave Player provides the following two methods for transferring To pause recording, click on the (pause) button during recording.
files to the PC. Notes
• To perform direct recording, 20MB or more of the hard-disk space is necessary to assure
Transferring all folders stable performance of the PC.
Press . , All files in the recorder are transferred to the PC’s folders whose • The recorded files are stored as .wav files. Before recording, make sure that the free memory
names are the same as the folder names in the recorder. of the PC is sufficient for recording a .wav file. (See “File Format.”)

Transferring a selected folder

Press , , or . , All files in the selected folder in the recorder are
transferred to the PC’s folder whose name is the same
as the folder name in the recorder.
Other Functions of Olympus Digital
Note
Folders A, B, and schedule folder have been prepared on the PC in advance. The date subfolders
Wave Player
for each date are automatically created together with the schedule folder transfer.
Intro Scan of the first 5 seconds of each file
When you transfer files, the filenames change as follows.
All files in the selected folder are played back in turn.
In the recorder On the PC 1 Click on the desired file on the file list.
2
A001 DW A0001 Click on the
Playback starts.
button on the tool bar.

Folder File
3 Click on the STOP button.
name File number Prefix added to number* 4 Click on the PLAY button.
the file in the PC To stop the playback, click on the STOP button.
Folder name

* The file number of the transferred file is renumbered automatically and will differ
from the original file on the recorder.

Notes
• You cannot transfer one file at a time.
• Transfer time may vary depending on the recording mode of a file and PC’s performance.
• You cannot upload files from the PC to the recorder.
• You cannot transfer a file that has the same recording time and date as a file already in the
corresponding folder on the PC.
• To transfer files, 20MB or more of the hard-disk space is necessary to assure stable performance
of the PC.
Creating Subfolders
You can create subfolders under the audio folders to organize files.
Troubleshooting
Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD.
• The batteries may be depleted.
• The batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
• The battery cover may not be closed tightly.
Q2 No sound is heard.
A2 • The volume may be set to the minimum level.
Note • The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder.
You cannot create subfolders under the schedule folder or the date subfolders containd in it. Q3 Recording is not possible.
1 Click on the desired folder under which to create subfolders. A3 • The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached
“0m00s”.
2 Click on [Edit], then Click on [Create New Folder]. • The number of recorded files in the selected folder may have reached
100.
3 Enter a name for the new subfolder, and then Click on [OK]. • The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 15.
Your new subfolder appears in the window. Q4 The playback speed is too fast.
You can move files by dragging and dropping files from a file list to other folder in A4 The recorder may be set to Fast Playback.
the audio or recorder folder window. Q5 The remaining recording time seems too short.
A5 Are there files stored in other date subfolders?
Setting the Time/Date Using the PC Q6 You cannot move the file.
You can set the time and date of the recorder by uploading the connected PC’s A6 The number of recorded files in the destination folder may have reached 100.
time/date. Q7 No sound is heard from the PC.
A7 Make sure that the sound volume of the PC is not muted.
1 Connect the recorder to the PC, click on [Transfer] on the menu bar, and
then click on [Transfer Options].

Technical Assistance And Support

The following are for only technical questions and support about Olympus Digital
Wave Player.
◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448
2 Click on [OK].
The time and date on the PC are transferred to the recorder. ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
distec@olympus.com
◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe
File Format Toll free number
00800 67 10 83 00
The files transferred to the PC or recorded directly on a PC are stored as .wav files. available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway,
Such filenames use the .wav extension. Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Measure of size of file and time for transfer Charged numbers
(5 minutes of recording with the recorder) +49 180 567 1083
Size of file *Time for transfer available for Finland, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain and Czech Republic
+49 40 23773 899
HQ mode Approx. 3.2MB Approx. 1 minute available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and the rest of Europe
SP mode Approx. 1.6MB Approx. 30 seconds ◆ User Support E-mail address in Europe
LP mode Approx. 1.2MB Approx. 15 seconds
dss.support@olympus-europa.com

* Transfer time may vary depending on the performance and configuration of your
PC. Specifications
Recording medium: Built-in flash memory
For Safe And Correct Usage Recording time: HQ mode: Approx. 22 min.
SP mode: Approx. 33 min.
Read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely LP mode: Approx. 90 min.
and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future Speaker: Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
reference. Maximum power: 120 mW
Earphone jack: ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect Power supply: Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries
yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that Continuous battery use time: About 19 hours (use of alkaline batteries,
you always heed the warnings and information provided. measured value for continuous recording
according to the specifications of our company)
Dimensions: 81(L) × 47.5(W) × 22.5(T) mm
General Precautions Weight: 65 g including batteries

• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed * The continuous battery use time may be reduced according to the battery type
automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. and the use conditions.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. * Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean to record copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holders according
the unit. to copyright law.
• Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement
or refrigerators. of performance.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. Accessories (Optional)
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. Earphone : E99
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack) : KA232*
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, Connecting cord (Mini miniplug → Miniplug) : PA3
motorcycle, or go-cart). Accessories marked* should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

Batteries
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal
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