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Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom Kaufman
Hello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Byron Stephens
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
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From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Hello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
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cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Hello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Howard Traxler
Maybe the 720 is like the 520, huh? If it is, just press the little round button and then slide the battery cover tward theUSB port end of the device.
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On 12/31/2019 12:29 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Hello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Howard Traxler
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
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On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
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Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tim Noonan
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
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On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Howard Traxler
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.
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On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Oops! So is there a way to change it from how it's set now?
Tom Kaufman
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-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Tim
Noonan
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:48 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Cc: Tim Noonan <tim@...>
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Tim
Noonan
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:48 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Cc: Tim Noonan <tim@...>
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the waysome
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) willa
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably
openstupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door
whatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just
beis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in; just one battery!
Tom Kaufman
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-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.
On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.
On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tim Noonan
Its only really an issue for charging the battery using the USB connector.
However, you should be able to set it in the device menu, by pressing the middle button below the screen to enter the menus and arrowing up to device. I can't recall exactly where the setting is right now.
Regards
Tim
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However, you should be able to set it in the device menu, by pressing the middle button below the screen to enter the menus and arrowing up to device. I can't recall exactly where the setting is right now.
Regards
Tim
On 1 Jan 2020, at 7:49 pm, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Oops! So is there a way to change it from how it's set now?
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Tim
Noonan
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:48 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Cc: Tim Noonan <tim@...>
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Oops! So is there a way to change it from how it's set now?
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Tim
Noonan
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:48 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Cc: Tim Noonan <tim@...>
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the waysome
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) willa
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably
openstupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door
whatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just
beis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Katrina Anderson
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
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1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
On Jan 1, 2020, at 3:51 AM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in; just one battery!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal hydride.
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Katrina and list: I think I'll stick with trying to get into the menu; if
you only knew how I fight to get things like this to open up (should be
simple) but for whatever reason, these kinds of things cause problems for
me; never could get to the battery compartment on the cordless phone!
Tom Kaufman
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you only knew how I fight to get things like this to open up (should be
simple) but for whatever reason, these kinds of things cause problems for
me; never could get to the battery compartment on the cordless phone!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 12:40 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery
back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel
metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get
the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it
asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what
"type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is
correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 12:40 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery
back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel
metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
On Jan 1, 2020, at 3:51 AM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:just one battery!
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in;
Tom KaufmanTraxler
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PMhydride.
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metal
like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks
slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get
the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it
asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what
"type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is
correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Howard TraxlerTom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of
someSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way
Byroncordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of
probably aStephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is
Istupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe
nothave found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does
openopen! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door
whatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just
beis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Katrina Anderson
Tom,
I understand what you are saying. Good luck going through the menu. In case it helps, steps for changing battery type via menu follow.
1. There are three buttons under the display. Tap the middle button. You will hear ” file menu”.
2. Down arrow repeatedly until you hear “ Device settings”.
3. Tap the play button. Also known as the OK button.
4.Tap down arrow repeatedly until you hear something about battery.
5. Down arrow and till you hear nickel metal hydride.
6. Tap the play button.
7. Tap the stop button, or tap left arrow several times until you hear a series of beeps indicating you are out of the menus.
As for opening the battery door, I really do understand how difficult it can be. However, in case it would be helpful, consider the following.
1. Position the recorder so that the microphone is at the top and you are looking at the back.
2. I believe you found the button that has to be pushed in, use one hand to push in on this button.
3. Use the other hand to touch the battery door left of the button. The door is quite long. So you can use multiple fingers, and you don’t have to touch immediately left of the button. Push in on the battery door a little bit. Slide the door to your left as you are pushing in on the door. You can release the button at this point.
Good luck,
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
I understand what you are saying. Good luck going through the menu. In case it helps, steps for changing battery type via menu follow.
1. There are three buttons under the display. Tap the middle button. You will hear ” file menu”.
2. Down arrow repeatedly until you hear “ Device settings”.
3. Tap the play button. Also known as the OK button.
4.Tap down arrow repeatedly until you hear something about battery.
5. Down arrow and till you hear nickel metal hydride.
6. Tap the play button.
7. Tap the stop button, or tap left arrow several times until you hear a series of beeps indicating you are out of the menus.
As for opening the battery door, I really do understand how difficult it can be. However, in case it would be helpful, consider the following.
1. Position the recorder so that the microphone is at the top and you are looking at the back.
2. I believe you found the button that has to be pushed in, use one hand to push in on this button.
3. Use the other hand to touch the battery door left of the button. The door is quite long. So you can use multiple fingers, and you don’t have to touch immediately left of the button. Push in on the battery door a little bit. Slide the door to your left as you are pushing in on the door. You can release the button at this point.
Good luck,
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
On Jan 2, 2020, at 5:51 PM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Katrina and list: I think I'll stick with trying to get into the menu; if
you only knew how I fight to get things like this to open up (should be
simple) but for whatever reason, these kinds of things cause problems for
me; never could get to the battery compartment on the cordless phone!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 12:40 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery
back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel
metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.On Jan 1, 2020, at 3:51 AM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:just one battery!
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in;Tom KaufmanTraxler
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of HowardSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PMhydride.
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metallike this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks
slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get
the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it
asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what
"type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is
correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!Howard TraxlerTom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf OfsomeSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the wayByroncordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Ofprobably aStephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this isIstupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybenothave found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still doesopenopen! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the doorwhatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Justbeis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help willtgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Geoff Eden
Tom, I recall that there is some kind of setting in the Olympus to tell it not to try and recharge the battery that's in it when it's plugged into a USB port. So, if you can't find this setting, try not to leave it plugged into a USB port for a long time, or you might explode the alkaline battery.
Failing that, rechargeable AAA's are easy to find, and not terribly expensive.
Geoff
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Failing that, rechargeable AAA's are easy to find, and not terribly expensive.
Geoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Kaufman
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:54 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
From: Tom Kaufman
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:54 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Katrina: Yes...your directions were quite helpful! I got the battery thing in its correct setting now! So now the next time I power the recorder up, where will I be as far as the menu is concerned? Has been a little while since I've used this recorder, so I've kind of forgotten exactly how everything works and what button does what!
Tom Kaufman
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Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina Anderson
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2020 7:19 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom,
I understand what you are saying. Good luck going through the menu. In case it helps, steps for changing battery type via menu follow.
1. There are three buttons under the display. Tap the middle button. You will hear ” file menu”.
2. Down arrow repeatedly until you hear “ Device settings”.
3. Tap the play button. Also known as the OK button.
4.Tap down arrow repeatedly until you hear something about battery.
5. Down arrow and till you hear nickel metal hydride.
6. Tap the play button.
7. Tap the stop button, or tap left arrow several times until you hear a series of beeps indicating you are out of the menus.
As for opening the battery door, I really do understand how difficult it can be. However, in case it would be helpful, consider the following.
1. Position the recorder so that the microphone is at the top and you are looking at the back.
2. I believe you found the button that has to be pushed in, use one hand to push in on this button.
3. Use the other hand to touch the battery door left of the button. The door is quite long. So you can use multiple fingers, and you don’t have to touch immediately left of the button. Push in on the battery door a little bit. Slide the door to your left as you are pushing in on the door. You can release the button at this point.
Good luck,
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina Anderson
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2020 7:19 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom,
I understand what you are saying. Good luck going through the menu. In case it helps, steps for changing battery type via menu follow.
1. There are three buttons under the display. Tap the middle button. You will hear ” file menu”.
2. Down arrow repeatedly until you hear “ Device settings”.
3. Tap the play button. Also known as the OK button.
4.Tap down arrow repeatedly until you hear something about battery.
5. Down arrow and till you hear nickel metal hydride.
6. Tap the play button.
7. Tap the stop button, or tap left arrow several times until you hear a series of beeps indicating you are out of the menus.
As for opening the battery door, I really do understand how difficult it can be. However, in case it would be helpful, consider the following.
1. Position the recorder so that the microphone is at the top and you are looking at the back.
2. I believe you found the button that has to be pushed in, use one hand to push in on this button.
3. Use the other hand to touch the battery door left of the button. The door is quite long. So you can use multiple fingers, and you don’t have to touch immediately left of the button. Push in on the battery door a little bit. Slide the door to your left as you are pushing in on the door. You can release the button at this point.
Good luck,
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
On Jan 2, 2020, at 5:51 PM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Katrina and list: I think I'll stick with trying to get into the menu; if
you only knew how I fight to get things like this to open up (should be
simple) but for whatever reason, these kinds of things cause problems for
me; never could get to the battery compartment on the cordless phone!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 12:40 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery
back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel
metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.On Jan 1, 2020, at 3:51 AM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:just one battery!
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in;Tom KaufmanTraxler
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of HowardSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PMhydride.
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metallike this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks
slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get
the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it
asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what
"type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is
correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!Howard TraxlerTom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf OfsomeSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the wayByroncordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Ofprobably aStephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this isIstupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybenothave found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still doesopenopen! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the doorwhatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Justbeis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help willtgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Tom Kaufman
Geoff and list: Thanks to Katrina's instructions, I was able to match the battery setting to the other setting (not alkaline setting! But thanks for the info! Much appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
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From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Geoff Eden
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2020 9:11 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom, I recall that there is some kind of setting in the Olympus to tell it
not to try and recharge the battery that's in it when it's plugged into a
USB port. So, if you can't find this setting, try not to leave it plugged
into a USB port for a long time, or you might explode the alkaline battery.
Failing that, rechargeable AAA's are easy to find, and not terribly
expensive.
Geoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Kaufman
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:54 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Geoff Eden
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2020 9:11 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom, I recall that there is some kind of setting in the Olympus to tell it
not to try and recharge the battery that's in it when it's plugged into a
USB port. So, if you can't find this setting, try not to leave it plugged
into a USB port for a long time, or you might explode the alkaline battery.
Failing that, rechargeable AAA's are easy to find, and not terribly
expensive.
Geoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Kaufman
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:54 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks like
this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and slide!
But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get the door
open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it asked me to
"match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what "type"
battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is correct! Am
recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!
Tom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard
Traxler
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.
On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the way
some
cordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Byron
Stephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this is probably
a
stupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybe I
have found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still does not
open! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the door
open
for me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Just
what
is it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help will
be
tgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman
Katrina Anderson
Well, the answer to that can depend on a couple of things. If you exited the menus as I instructed, and if you were already in a folder before you went into the menus, you will turn the recorder on and be in the same folder you were in before. Turning off the recorder automatically takes you out of the menu settings. However, depending upon whether you were in a folder before you went into the settings, will depend upon what happens when you turn the recorder on. When you turn the recorder on, tap the play button. If a recording does not play, or if the boys doesn’t say “file not found”, tap the play button again. Keep tapping the play button until you hear a recording you have made or you here “file not found”. That should put you inside of a folder, possibly in folder “a” if this doesn’t help, tell me what you hear or what happens and I will try again.
Katrina.
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On Jan 2, 2020, at 9:43 PM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Katrina: Yes...your directions were quite helpful! I got the battery thing in its correct setting now! So now the next time I power the recorder up, where will I be as far as the menu is concerned? Has been a little while since I've used this recorder, so I've kind of forgotten exactly how everything works and what button does what!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina Anderson
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2020 7:19 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Tom,
I understand what you are saying. Good luck going through the menu. In case it helps, steps for changing battery type via menu follow.
1. There are three buttons under the display. Tap the middle button. You will hear ” file menu”.
2. Down arrow repeatedly until you hear “ Device settings”.
3. Tap the play button. Also known as the OK button.
4.Tap down arrow repeatedly until you hear something about battery.
5. Down arrow and till you hear nickel metal hydride.
6. Tap the play button.
7. Tap the stop button, or tap left arrow several times until you hear a series of beeps indicating you are out of the menus.
As for opening the battery door, I really do understand how difficult it can be. However, in case it would be helpful, consider the following.
1. Position the recorder so that the microphone is at the top and you are looking at the back.
2. I believe you found the button that has to be pushed in, use one hand to push in on this button.
3. Use the other hand to touch the battery door left of the button. The door is quite long. So you can use multiple fingers, and you don’t have to touch immediately left of the button. Push in on the battery door a little bit. Slide the door to your left as you are pushing in on the door. You can release the button at this point.
Good luck,
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.On Jan 2, 2020, at 5:51 PM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
Katrina and list: I think I'll stick with trying to get into the menu; if
you only knew how I fight to get things like this to open up (should be
simple) but for whatever reason, these kinds of things cause problems for
me; never could get to the battery compartment on the cordless phone!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 12:40 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
The easiest way to do this follows:
1. Remove the battery. You might wait a minute or so and put the battery
back in.
2. Power on the unit. When prompted to select type of battery, choose nickel
metal hydride.
HTH
Katrina
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.On Jan 1, 2020, at 3:51 AM, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:just one battery!
Well..mine only had the one battery in there, so that's what I put in;Tom KaufmanTraxler
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of HowardSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:12 PMhydride.
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, the battery is two AAA cells. I couldn't get mine set up to charge
so I've been using normal alcoline cells. And it's been so long now, I
can't remember where I put the rechargeable cells.On 12/31/2019 6:47 PM, Tim Noonan wrote:
The battery that comes with the unit is a rechargeable nickel Metallike this; same with the cordless phones: you're supposed to press and
On 1 Jan 2020, at 9:54 am, Tom Kaufman <tomcat53@...> wrote:
I finally got it done; somehow I just always have problems with tasks
slide! But never have been that good at making it happen! But I did get
the door open and got the new battery in! However, I got a surprise: it
asked me to "match the battery type" this threw me, for I'm not sure of what
"type" battery it is (am assuming it is alkaline"...hopefully this is
correct! Am recording tonight, so guess will see how it does!Howard TraxlerTom Kaufman P.S thanks to all of your responses!
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf OfsomeSent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:39 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Yes, hold the button in while sliding tward the USB plug.On 12/31/2019 12:35 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Byron: Which way to I slide? So far...no luck; I know this is the wayByroncordless phones work (never really have had luck with those either) will
keep trying!
Tom Kaufman
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Ofprobably aStephens
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:33 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 Question
Press down and slide it, and it should work.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Kaufman" <tomcat53@...>
To: <all-audio@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:29 AM
Subject: [all-audio] Olympus DM-720 QuestionHello list: Have sort of a "low-tech" question: I need to change the
battery/batteries in my Olympus DM-720 recorder; I know this isIstupid question, but where is the place on the back of this recorder to
open
the battery compartment? Also, once I have found it (and I think maybenothave found it) how do I cause the little door to open? I've pressed on
this
button that seems to be pressing in.but no soap; the door still doesopenopen! What is the magic mov I need to make in order to make the doorwhatfor me? I'm not real good at these sort of things; something I don't
fully
understand why! Do I have to "push and slide at the same time? Justbeis it I need to do here? Forgive my stupitidy here, but your help willtgreatly appreciated!
Tom Kaufman