Indledning
This manual provides detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of your Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder. The WS-100 is a compact and versatile device designed for high-quality audio recording and data storage, featuring 64 MB of internal flash memory and a direct USB interface for easy connectivity.
Pakkens indhold
Bekræft, at alle nedenstående varer er inkluderet i din pakke:
- Olympus WS-100 digital stemmeoptager
- Stereo høretelefoner
- Halsrem
- USB Cable (Note: The device features a direct USB plug, but a cable may be included for extension or specific uses.)
- Et AAA batteri
- User's Manual (This document)
Produkt overview
The Olympus WS-100 is designed for portability and ease of use. Familiarize yourself with the device's components.

Figur 1: Front view of the Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder. The image displays the silver-colored device with the "OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-100" branding at the top. Below the branding is a rectangular LCD screen. To the right of the screen are control buttons labeled "MENU/FOLDER", "ERASE", and "INDEX". Below these buttons is a speaker grille. The device has a sleek, elongated design.
Nøglekomponenter:
- LCD-skærm: Shows recording status, file information og menupunkter.
- Mikrofon: Indbygget mikrofon til lydindgang.
- Højttaler: For audio playback directly from the device.
- Kontrolknapper:
- MENU/FOLDER: Accesses menu settings and navigates between folders.
- SLETTE: Deletes selected files.
- INDEKS: Adds index marks during recording or playback.
- Other buttons (e.g., Record, Play/Stop, Volume controls) are typically present for full functionality.
- USB-stik: Integrated USB plug for direct connection to a computer.
- Batterirum: Houses one AAA battery.
Opsætning
1. Batteriinstallation
- Find batteridækslet på bagsiden af enheden.
- Skub dækslet åbent.
- Isæt et AAA-batteri, og sørg for korrekt polaritet (+/-) som angivet inde i batterirummet.
- Luk batterirummets dæksel forsvarligt.
The device operates for approximately 13 hours on a single AAA battery.
2. Første opstart
Press and hold the Power button (refer to device for exact location, often combined with Play/Stop) until the LCD display illuminates. The device will be ready for use.
Driftstilstande
The WS-100 offers three recording modes to suit different needs:
- HQ (High Quality) Mode:
Minimizes background noise, ideal for capturing low speaking voices or critical audio. Provides approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes of recording time.
- SP (Standard Play) Mode:
Offers good audio quality suitable for general use. Provides approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes of recording time.
- LP (Long Play) Mode:
Maximizes recording duration, suitable for extended sessions where absolute fidelity is less critical. Provides approximately 27 hours and 20 minutes of recording time.
To select a recording mode, navigate through the device's menu using the MENU/FOLDER knap.
Optagelse af lyd
Standard optagelse
- Ensure the desired recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP) is selected.
- Tryk på Optage button (refer to device for exact location). The recording indicator will illuminate, and the display will show recording time.
- Tryk på for at sætte optagelsen på pause Optage knappen igen. Tryk én gang til for at genoptage.
- Tryk på for at stoppe optagelsen Stop button (refer to device for exact location). The recorded file gemmes automatisk.
Voice Activation Recording (VCVA)
The Voice Activation (VCVA) feature allows the recorder to start recording automatically when sound is detected and pause when silence occurs, conserving memory and battery life.
- Få adgang til menuen ved hjælp af MENU/FOLDER knap.
- Navigate to the VCVA setting and enable it.
- Adjust microphone sensitivity as needed through the menu to optimize voice activation.
- Tryk på Optage button. The device will now record only when sound is present.
Afspilningsfunktioner
- For at afspille en optaget file, vælg det ønskede file using the navigation buttons (refer to device for exact location).
- Tryk på Afspil/Stop knappen for at starte afspilningen.
- Adjust the volume using the volume controls (refer to device for exact location).
- Tryk på for at stoppe afspilningen Afspil/Stop knappen igen.
Justering af afspilningshastighed
The WS-100 allows for adjustment of playback speed:
- Fast Playback: Increases playback speed by 50%.
- Langsom afspilning: Decreases playback speed by 25%.
Refer to the on-screen menu for options to adjust playback speed.
Indeksmærker
During recording or playback, you can insert index marks to quickly locate specific points in a file. Tryk på INDEKS button to add a mark. Use navigation controls to jump between index marks during playback.
File Ledelse
Organisering Files
The WS-100 features five separate folders, each capable of holding up to 199 files. This allows for organized storage of your recordings by subject or category.
- Brug MENU/FOLDER button to navigate between folders.
- New recordings will be saved in the currently selected folder.
Erasing Files
You can erase individual files eller alle files within a folder.
- Vælg file or folder you wish to erase.
- Tryk på SLETTE knap.
- Confirm your selection when prompted on the LCD display to delete the file(s).
USB Connection and Data Transfer
The WS-100 features a convenient USB Direct design, allowing it to plug directly into a computer's USB port without the need for a separate cable (though a cable may be included for extension).
- Carefully remove the cap or slide the section of the recorder that reveals the male USB plug.
- Insert the USB plug directly into an available USB port on your PC or Mac computer.
- The device will be recognized as a mass storage device. You can then drag and drop audio files, documents, or images to and from the recorder's 64 MB internal memory.
- Once data transfer is complete, safely eject the device from your computer before disconnecting it.
This functionality allows the WS-100 to serve as a portable storage device for various file types, not just audio recordings.
Specifikationer
| Modelnummer | WS-100 (Item Model Number: 141805) |
| Intern hukommelse | 64 MB Flash-hukommelse |
| Optagelsesformat | WMA |
| Optagetid (ca.) |
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| File Mapper | 5 folders, 199 files per folder (total ~995 files) |
| Interface | USB Direct (USB 1.1/2.0 compatible) |
| Strømkilde | 1 x AAA batteri |
| Batterilevetid (ca.) | 13 timer |
| Dimensioner (B x H x D) | 1.57 x 3.7 x 0.59 tommer |
| Vægt | 1.9 ounces (uden batteri) |
| Kompatible enheder | Personlig computer |
| Mikrofon formfaktor | Indbygget |
Fejlfinding
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your Olympus WS-100.
| Problem | Mulig årsag/løsning |
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| Enheden tænder ikke. |
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| Poor audio quality during playback on the device speaker. |
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| Files are lost or device malfunctions. |
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| Computer does not recognize the device via USB. |
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Garanti og support
The Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
For technical support, warranty claims, or further assistance, please refer to the official Olympus support channels or visit their website. Contact information is typically provided in the full printed user manual or on the manufacturer's webwebsted.





