Jo Bee Company

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Today I would like to introduce you to the Olympus DR-2000 EK. Its convenient button placement, easy slide switch operability and comfortable ergonomics allow you to utilize it for hours of consecutive use, while its durable construction ensures you’ll be doing so for years to come. Included DSS Player Pro software helps you automate, streamline, and manage recorded files. A Directrec Configuration Tool in DSS Player Pro allows for easy button customization and other flexible uses.

Some of the features and benefits to the professional are:

SLIDE SWITCH OPERATION.
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.

CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS.
DR-2000 has 3 programmable buttons that can be customized to suit particular program settings for a variety of purposes, recording conditions, and user environments.

HIGHLY SENSITIVE MICROPHONE.
DR-2000 uses ø10mm, highly sensitive, built-in omni directional microphones. Microphone sensitivity can be easily adjusted using the included DSS Player Pro software to better adjust to various conditions including dictations or conferences.

PROGRAMMABLE USER ID.
You can register an ID directly in the DR-2000. The ID will be used as part of the file naming of DR-2000-created dictations.

Full Features and Benefits.

* DR-2000 can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker without installing a specialty driver. In addition, a powerful built-in speaker provides hi-fidelity acoustic playback.

* DR-2000 can be used as a remote control for the DSS Player Pro software for both direct recording and editing recorded files on a PC.

* DR-2000 can save a recording as a file on a PC in DSS (Digital Speech Standard) format.

* Two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback) mode.

* Microphone sensor quality can be altered to better suit recording conditions and environment.

* A priority level can be set on each file recorded.

* Take advantage of the ability to insert and overwrite on an existing recording file.

* Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file.

* System Sounds (beep) are available to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. They can be turned on or off according to your preference.

* Up to 10 users ID’s and Work Types can be registered in DSS Player Pro.

* Register an ID directly in the DR-2000 and have it become part of the created recording file’s naming convention for quick and easy retrieval.

* New design and button location enables single-handed control without ever having to visually check the placement of function buttons.

* DR-2000 use ø10mm, highly sensitive, built-in omni directional microphones. The microphone sensitivity can be easily adjusted with the DSS Player to suit the purpose of use.

* DR-2000 firmware can be easily updated to provide additional features or product enhancement.

* Slide Switch Operation provides a quiet and easy user experience, improved comfort and increased productivity.

* In addition to the 3 programmable buttons, additional functionality can be supported by combining any button on the DR-2000 using the Shift or Ctrl keys on a PC keyboard. This function is supported by the included DSS Player Pro software.

For More Information Call Jo Bee Company (509) 483-1118

Remember  that you and  the person who transcribes you work are a team and that you are working together to achieve first- class work in the shortest possible time. Remember to use good dictation habits. Here are some tips to help you be a better letter-perfect author

1.    Take that pipe, cigar, gum or candy out of your mouth

2.    Plan your work before you dictate. Remember this simple formula for effective dictating: READ, THINK, ORGANIZE and DICTATE.

3.    Identify yourself, state the kind of dictation you are going to give: letter, memo, report, etx. And the type of stationery to bo used.

4.    Speak clearly and distinctly in a firm, natural voice. The tone best suited for telephone conversation is the best suited for dictation, too.

5.    Spell unusual and difficult proper names, cities and words. And don’t forget to spell those words that sound alike.

6.    Give any special instructions such as unusual spacing, sub-paragraphs, tabulations etc.

7.    And finally, relax. Mentally visualize the person to whom you are writing and just imagine you are talking to them on the telephone

Proper Dictating Sequence

1.    Identify yourself……………………………Name
2.    Type of correspondence……………….Letter, Memo, ETC.
3.    Number and color of tissue copies other than white…………………Original and Copies
4.    Spacing…………………………………………..If other than Single
5.    Date of correspondence………………..If Required
6.    Addressee………………………………………Always use titles
7.    Address…………………………………………..Complete with ZIP
8.    Subject line……………………………………..Brief Summery
9.    Salutation line…………………………………If Required
10.    Paragraphing…………………………………..State “New Paragraph”
11.    Proper names and difficult words…..Use phonetic alphabet
12.    Punctuation and capitalization………..As Required
13.    Complimentary closing……………………If Required
14.    Name and title of signer………………….Person signing material
15.    Enclosures……………………………………….If not mentioned identify
16.    Distribution of copies………………………stat if any blind copies
17.    Envelope and Labels………………………..As required
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PHONIC ALPHABET

A - Alpha
B - Bravo
C - Charlie
D - Delta
E - Echo
F - Foxtrot
G - Golf
H - Hotel
I - India
J - Juliett
K - Kilo
L - Lima
M - Mike
N - November
O - Oscar
P - Papa
Q - Quebec
R - Romeo
S - Sierra
T - Tango
U - Uniform
V - Victor
W - Whiskey
X - X-Ray
Y - Yankee
Z - Zebra

The secretary or transcriptionist is entirely dependent on the information provided. Any assistance given during the course of dictation will bring divide: In the quality of the product you receive.