How To Insert A Spoken Instruction On The DS-5000

The Olympus DS-5000 digital voice recorder continues to be one of our most popular recorders. Like the Philips 9600, it has the ability to attach spoken instructions to a voice file. 

While recording, hold the F1 button on the bottom left of the display screen as you dictate instructions. This will insert a Verbal Comment into the voice file and will be displayed as such when playing back either on the recorder or on your computer.

When you release the F1 button it continues to record on the same voice file. To stop recording simply slide the switch on the side to STOP. 

Spoken instructions are a good way to give a note to your transcriptionist without getting them confused about which is dictation to be transcribed and which is to be heard.

How To Insert A Spoken Instruction On The Philips 9600

One of the coolest features on the Philips DPM 9600 is the ability to include spoken instructions or notes within the voice file. As you record, you can hold down the “Instr” (Instruction) button on the front to insert dictation specifically designated to that time in the voice file.

Slide the slide-switch on the right side of the recorder to the top and it will begin recording. The red light comes on above the slide switch and time begins to increment as you talk away into the handheld device.

Hold down the button below the screen to the right and dictate a note. Let go of it when you are finished.

As you can see, the timeline on the screen shows you where you have regular dictation (thin line)and where there is a spoken instruction (thicker line). This gives your transcriptionist an idea as to how many notes there are in the voice file and how long they are. 

The 9600 is one of my favorite recorders because of how comfortable it is. It comes with all the features you need and it is easy to use right out of the box. Take a look at this recorder today and if you are considering "going digital" this is the top digital handheld on the market!

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