Olympus DP-10 DP-10 Instructions (English) - Page 2

Getting started 1 Inserting batteries ``` Battery indicator: Strap hole • Strap is not supplied. When [ ] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. You can also change the recording mode! 2 Turning on the power Slide the POWER switch to the [ON] position. Turning off the power: While the recorder is in stop mode, slide the POWER switch to the [OFF/HOLD] position. Power save mode: If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer, the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode. To exit power save mode, press any button. HOLD: If you slide the POWER switch to the [OFF/HOLD] position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled. First, set the time and date. "Setting time and date" (Verso) • When you use this recorder for the first time after purchasing, or when you switch it on after removing the batteries for more than 30 minutes when exchanging batteries etc, the time will return to the default setting and the [Set Time & Date] will appear. • If the time and date are not set, the file is saved using default time and date. Recording Recording indicator light is lit while recording. ``` a b c d e f g a Current date b Recording mode indicator c Microphone sensitivity indicator d Total number of recorded files for the date e Current file number f Elapsed recording time g Remaining recording time Microphone sensitivity High Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded. This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. (AH) Pause If the recorder is in recording mode and the REC (x) button is pressed, recording pauses. If the REC (x) button is pressed again, recording resumes. • The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in [PAUSE]. Low This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. (AL) Set the recording mode to match the surrounding conditions. "Changing the recording mode" (Verso) • To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you see the recording indicator light on. • Recorder will not be able to record anymore when [Memory Full] or [Maximum File Size is reached] appears. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further. • If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a conference, etc., the vibrations of the table are likely to be recorded. To obtain a clear recording, place a notebook or handkerchief between the recorder and the table to prevent the vibrations from being recorded. • When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts flashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.