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Front and rear sides
Keys
Stop mode: Change folder
Start recording (record key), confirm selection
Short press: jump to the previous recording
Long press: fast seek rewind mode
Short press: jump to the next recording
Play recording back (playback key), Pause playback (pause playback), Menu navigation: call next menu tab, Long press: Change playback speed
Delete recording (delete key)
Note: The symbol display may vary, depending on the model, the mode and the selected functions.
Note
, to select one of the following menus.Use the installation guide on the following pages to start using your device quickly and easily.
Caution: Follow the instructions on handling the device, especially the batteries and rechargeable batteries (see also chapter 1.1.1 Batteries and rechargeable batteries, page 5).
Your device is supplied with two AAA batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover downwards.
2. Fold the cover out.
3. Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries into the device as shown. Ensure correct polarity!
4. Fold the cover in. Push the cover up until it engages.
2. To power off, pull down the power switch on the side of the device again and hold for about two seconds.
Note: The device switches itself off automatically if no key is pressed within a pre-set period of time (see also chapter 8.2.2 AUTO- OFF, page 28).
When using for the first time, you must set the date and time of the device.
Setting date & time
Follow the description in the chapter "Setting date & time" (see also chapter 8.2.3 Setting date & time, page 28).
The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function of the device continues to function.
appears on the display.
2. Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the HOLD.
Connecting the headphones
Warning: Set the volume to a moderate level and do not use headphones to listen for excessively long periods of time. Exposure to intense sound can cause hearing damage. Observe the Hearing safety instructions (see also chapter 1.1.2 Hearing protection, page 6).
3. Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. The speaker is switched off when headphones are connected.
You can select one of the following options once you have connected the device to a computer
Caution
Transferring files from or to the device
You can use the File Explorer to access the device data without installing additional software. It is automatically displayed, similarly to a USB memory stick or card, as a mass storage device.
Caution
Disconnecting from a computer
The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. Use the timer and the voice activation functions to start recording automatically.
Before starting a recording, set the required recording quality and microphone sensitivity.
Caution: Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. Device malfunctions may also occur.
– internal memory. → The record/play indicator lights red. The display indicates the duration of the recording. to pause recording. → The record/play indicator will blink red. key to resume recording. key to stop recording. → The device returns to stop mode.Note
.Tip: Before starting a long recording session, replace or recharge the batteries before beginning.
Displaying the remaining recording time
In stop mode press the stop key . → The remaining recording time in the memory is shown in hours and minutes.
The following methods are available for automatic starting of recording: Voice activation.
Using voice activation
When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again.
symbol is displayed. key. → The devices switches to standby mode. The symbol for a paused recording is shown on the display. Recording will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence. key to stop recording. → The device returns to stop mode. to select the desired folder for the recording. → The following symbols will be displayed, depending on the selected folder: – internal memory. while the device is stopped. → The position indicator jumps to the start of the next file. while the device is stopped. → The position indicator jumps to the start of the preceding recording. to playback the selected file. → The record/play indicator will light green. During playback, the time indication for the recording is shown on the display. key to pause playback. → The playback will stop and the green LED will start blinking. to continue playback from the previous position. key to stop playback.for at least 3 seconds during playback., to confirm.or . → The selected recording is searched for at high speed in either forward or rewind mode.You can automatically repeat playback of a certain file, folder or sequence (=loop).
to playback the selected file./ , select whether you wish either the playback of an individual recording or a folder to repeat automatically. → The symbol of the selected repeat mode is displayed on the display: 
– no repeat 
- repeat folder playback 
- repeat file playback, to confirm.Endless loop / sequence repeating
to playback the selected file., to specify the sequence start point., to specify the sequence end point. → The selected sequence is played in an endless loop., to stop repeating of the sequence and continue with normal playback.You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion.
/ select UNLOCK. , to confirm./ select UNLOCK. , to confirm.You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the recordings in the folder
You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the device to a computer if you want to delete multiple files.
Caution: Only delete the recordings that you no longer need. Keep in mind that deleted recordings can not be recovered.
./to select the recording that you wish to delete../. to confirm the deletion. → The recording is deleted. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.You can delete all recordings in the selected folder. Connect the device to a computer if you want to rename an entire folder.
../. to confirm the deletion. → All recordings in the folder are deleted. The numbering of the recordings is renewed.Press and hold the MENU key for at least two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu.
Note: Press the key at the end of an operation to return to the stop mode. Press the key during the operation to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Setting recording quality
Use the recording quality settings to set the file format and the quality of the recording as the data rate (bit rate). The higher the recording quality the bigger the file and the less recordings you can create.
to select the MODE function./ to select the required recording quality., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Enabling/disabling the record indicator
This function allows you to switch off the status LED.
to select the LED function./, to select whether you want to turn the status LED on or off., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Setting microphone sensitivity
You can customize the microphone settings to suit the recording conditions. Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid recording background noises and to adapt to the recording environment.
to select the SENS function./to select the required recording quality. → The selected microphone/recording sensitivity symbol is shown on the display: /H - high sensitivity, source far away /L - low sensitivity, source very near, to confirm.key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording
If voice-activated recording is enabled, recording session will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again.
to select the VA function./ ON or OFF, to switch voice activation on or off., to confirm. symbol is displayed. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Monitoring during recording
Using this feature you can listen to the current recording using the headphones (see also chapter 4.5.1 Connecting the headphones, page 16)
to select the LISTEN function./ON or OFF, to switch the feature on or off., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Setting auto divide
You can automatically divide large recordings, such as a multi-hour meeting recording. Once the set time has been reached, the device stops the current recording and automatically starts a new one.
to select the DIVIDE function./, to select whether longer recordings are to be automatically divided after 30 or 60 minutes, or switch the feature off., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Enabling/disabling key and signal tones
to select the BEEP function./, to enable/disable the key and signal tones., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
AUTO-OFF
The device switches off automatically if no key is pressed within a pre- set period of time. This saves power.
to select the AUTO.OF function./, to automatically turn the device off after 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes' inactivity., to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Setting date & time
The date and time entered are saved with each recording as the recording time.
to select the 00.00.00 function......, to confirm. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Do not perform any maintenance operations that are not described in this user manual. Do not disassemble the device into its component parts to carry out repairs. The device may only be repaired in authorised service centres.
Memory formatting
Caution: Formatting the memory deletes all recordings and files saved on the device.
You can use this feature to delete all data and format the selected memory.
to select the FORMAT function./. key to exit the menu.Tip: Press the key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Device reset
This function is used to return all settings to the factory defaults. Recordings and files are not deleted.
to select the RESTORE function./ to select Ok, to confirm. → All device settings will be reset to the factory defaults. You must reset the date and time (see also chapter 4.3 Initial installation process, page 15). key to exit the menu.Displaying the remaining memory space
to select the 
function. → The remaining memory space in megabytes is shown on the display. key to exit the menu.Caution: Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. Device malfunctions may also occur.
Note
Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. As a part of ongoing product maintenance, the firmware is upgraded and errors are corrected.
It is possible that a newer version (an "update") of the firmware has been released since you purchased the device. In this case you can easily update your device to the latest version.
You can find more information under web philips /dictation.
Displaying the firmware version
to select the 
function.The device does not turn on
The device does not playback recordings
The device does not respond.
I cannot hear anything from the speaker.
The recording session does not start
I cannot hear anything from the headphones.
