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The voice clip doesn't offer footpedal capability

Posted By: LOL on 2006-10-07
In Reply to: you buy a foot pedal. nm - part of the job

It is like the audio clips that music come on. There is only stop and go.

The test is for a company called Teletrak. I asked her and she said you used the mouse to stop and start but geeeesh, that will take all day, especially with the ESL (Tried already), and I am not a bad MT, just used to stopping and typing and you know, rewinding and relistening...

Anywho, thanks! I will try to take it. Figure I will through it all several times times.


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How do I take test without footpedal capability?

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Could you imagine the report on that one.
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Do you have the capability of going into
If not, maybe you could suggest this to your TL.
just need the capability

of the recorder to be able to send files to a FTP.  Just want to know of one that does, before I recommend it.  I know they would not be willing to spend the $$ on an auto send one! 


Thanks for your info!


If you have the capability print out

a few reports and if you can go back and listen to the dictation while following along in the report.


I started a job several years ago, having had very minimal ESL experience.  The very first day they gave me ALL ESL dictators, some very challenging.  I was in tears and ready to quit after the first day.  The MTSO told me that I really did very well and I printed out corrected reports.  After relistening I could clearly understand the dictation when following along with my sample.   I couldn't believe that I couldn't hear parts of it the first time.


Doctors slur, they eat while dictating, yawn, they misspell words.  As you gain experience you will know what the doctor should be saying, which should help you decipher the dictation.   Leaving a blank isn't a bad thing, and it is better than guessing.  If you learn from your mistakes that is good.  If you continue the make the same mistakes, leave the same blanks, etc. then that isn't a good thing.


Do the bet you can.  If you need help ask for it.  It sounds like you need to talk to your supervisor and/or QA to get some feedback


 


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The sound clip is internet based, like music, play and stop.
Teletrak has position available for PT work. Taking the test without foot pedal though is difficult and I wondered if I were just slow (20 yr long MT) or if others would consider this test also a daunting task.

Thanks
Should be voice to voice (talking), not transcribing. nm
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USB footpedal

Where do I purchase a USB footpedal?


TIA


Footpedal
You wouldn't be working for Zylomed would you? I was to start work with them - they sent the foot pedal and it was nothing but problems. We (meaning me and their IT people) could never get the foot pedal with the adapter to work. Needless to say, I never did any work for them.
footpedal
I had to buy a 9-pin pedal and go to RadioShack to buy an adaptor. I haven't had any problems.
MT without footpedal
I am an MT with Cerebral Palsy and it is virtually impossible for me to use a footpedal so I use hot keys on my keyboard to control my dictation. It is wonderful. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Once you get used to what keys control what, it doesn't slow you down at all. It is definitely something I couldn't live without and I enjoy having at my disposal.
No way to do it other than with the footpedal,
but you can adjust the speed of the forward and rewind arrows...click on the "more" button.  I really do not care for this player either. 
footpedal
Can anybody tell me if the Olympus footpedal with serial (COM) port works with escription (EditScript) ?  TIA  
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I would think you should ask the company you will be working for which one they would be using.   They may actually provide all that equipment anyway.
so..... how IS that footpedal, anyway?? NM
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Yes, you have a footpedal and headphones

are connected to your computer, the foot pedal into the USB port and the headphones into the headphone jack on the computer.  In my case I have a laptop that runs for quite a while on the battery, so I can either run it on the battery or I can plug it into an electrical outlet on the deck.  I have wireless cable internet, so I don't have to be connected to the router or anything.  I also have wireless keyboard and mass, and the little reception unit for that plugs into the USB port, it is about the size of a mouse.


So all I have to do is take my laptop, my keyboard, mouse, foot pedal and earphones on the deck and I'm all set.  All of it is very lightweight and not cumbersome like a C-phone would be to drag out and hook up.


I took tests with footpedal. If using

Windows Media Player, have to keep hitting the play and rewind buttons with the mouse.  Very time consuming but doable.  Good Luck on your test!! 


oops, that's WITHOUT footpedal, sorry...

How does the footpedal work???
OK. This may be strange. But, I listen to a lot of audio programming online through iTunes. My son is doing research for school and asked if I could transcribe a news report for him. I can do it the old fashioned slow way, without a foot pedal, but I have a footpedal. I've never before used it for anything other than work, so I just don't question how it's set up. Can I "point" it to work with something like iTunes, as well?
Escription with a USB footpedal?
Can it work or do I have to get a adapter to change it to a serial port?  I am not getting the clearest of answers from the MTSO on this one.
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Anyone have any ideas where to get one reasonably priced and quick?  I already tried ebay and I found one for $54 but that means waiting for the auction to expire, then shipping.


Incompatible footpedal

Try to put the 9 pin into the serial port on the back of the modem instead of the USB port, hopefully you have one.  I had the same problem and it worked for me.  You have also to click on control panel, then footpedals, then serial port to change the setting.


Footpedal : Hotkeys...........
What is your problem with the hot keys? They are very easy if you get used to it, it is actualy easier on your body than the footpedal.
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I want to get others' opinions on this.  With your footpedal, do you have to hold down the play pedal the entire time to make it play?  With every single other application I have used, I just tap the play button to make it play and then tap it again to make it stop.  With this new company I just got a job with, I started to do my first job and in order to make the dictation play, I had to hold down the footpedal the whole time.  I thought something was wrong and contacted tech suppport and they said they "weren't sure" but they think you have to hold it down and nothing was wrong.  I guess I am just spoiled, but I do not want to have to keep my foot held down the entire time.  My leg will get tired out quickly.  Where some of you guys work, is it this same way with holding down the pedal?  If so, I guess I will just have to get used to it or somehow open the voicefiles in express scribe and do it my way. 
What type of footpedal
is compatible with express scribe software?
Footpedal question please

Can anyone help me with this?  I am starting to transcribe off sound files that I can retrieve on Windows Media Player.  How do I get the foot pedal to work with this?  I have a foot pedal that I use on another platform that it in a USB port on my computer.  I'm very limited in my tech abilities so if you can help, please be patient with me and speak s-l-o-w-l-y.  The foot pedal I have is enabled through the transcription program I use for another job.


Thanks in advance~!


Anyone has a 9-pin footpedal you'd like to sale?
This company I was offered a job with requires a 9-pin serial port footpedal.  Thanks in advance.
Editscript and footpedal
The company you work with should give you the instructions.
I only know that Editscript works together with the Escription software that you can download free from the internet.
I assume you have the 9-pin serial (Com) port footpedal.
You have also to set the right port on your computer:
Click on Control panel/footswitch/serial port/Com1 or Com2.

footpedal type

okay, if this posts twice, i apologize.


I just wondered why you assumed it was a 9-pin. I have the basic USB plug. Not sure what a 9 pin is. All i know is that the one test he did on my pedal in training didn't work, so he said 'We'll figure that out later.'  Not sure when later is.


My company is veeeeery slow in communicating. Going on a month here to get me started. I just figured any answers i could get from you guys and gals here would be quicker! Thanks again for any help!


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My company is currently upgrading our accounts to Editscript 8.  Will my 9-pin Infinity pedal still work with the upgrade or do I need to look into getting a USB pedal?  Thanks! 


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My company is currently upgrading our accounts to Editscript 8.  Will my 9-pin Infinity pedal still work with the upgrade or do I need to look into getting a USB pedal?  Thanks! 


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I am working for 2 companies with 2 different foot pedals; one is a Dictaphone and the other just a regular one. I am wondering if it is possible to keep both foot pedals connected to the computer and switch between them? The problem is that I currently need to log out of each transcription program and then plug in the correct foot pedal to switch between programs. I would like to be able to just switch them on the computer when work is low at one job. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Help/advice please re: MQ, laptop, footpedal, etc.

I have a painful sprain on my ankle and need to sit in my recliner with my feet up while I transcribe for the next few days. 


I have MQ's computer that I rent but I have downloaded DQS onto my laptop so I can sit in the recliner (MQ system in my bedroom). 


Any advice about how to use the footpedal in this awkward position? 


Appreciate any response.