Does anyone know about how long the foot pedals might last? Mine is skipping and
Posted By: Sylvia on 2007-10-18
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getting on my last nerve.
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As long as you have USB foot pedals and keyboards, then your set.
I travel, but due to having to have a special foot pedal (the 9-pin and no new computers come with them anymore). I purchased a computer through Dell that was about the size of a bible. Then, I bought a small flat panel monitor to go with it. I just bubble wrap them and put them into a special suitcase that I put all of my work equipment in etc.. I have even taken it over to Hawaii. Nothing better than sitting out on the lanai watching the sunset while your working..
I do hope to change jobs to one which allows a USB foot pedal so I just bought a new laptop. Now, to get the job, and I'm halfway there..
Where do you buy foot pedals for your transcription. Who has the best foot pedals for sale.
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Foot pedals
When I was a C-phone user, I had to buy a couple replacements. It was too costly to have a repairperson repair them, and instead it was best to throw it out and buy a new one. It used to be we could open them up and clean the CONTACTS.
foot pedals
If the footpedal setup wizard doesn't work it may be that your 9 pin port card has been setup to do other things (maybe games?). You need to get the driver for the card (perhaps the driver CD is lying around somewhere) or get a nerd to update the card's driver. Port settings can also be a problem. Sometimes it's just easier to switch to a USB footpedal!
You could also try Port 1, 2 etc in the settings, running through the wizard each time and see if that helps on one or the other of them. Another possibility is mechancal, the cable/socket may be damaged.
scribalerror
FOOT PEDALS
I need help quickly. Someone gave me a foot pedal with a serial adapter. However, there is no serial port on my new computer. Is there any way I would be able to use this foot pedal with my new computer? Thanks in advance for your help.
foot pedals
I had a 15-pin serial port (game port) foot pedal and when I got a new sound xcard, it no longer had the game port on it, so I was stuxck. I tried the adapter route, but it does not work bexcause of the wiring for the fast forward etxc in the pedal. I ended up having to buy a USB pedal. Alot of newer *puters don't have game ports anymore. good luk.
foot pedals
I would like to thank everyone who offered their advice. I will let you all know how the adapter works out once I get it. Again, thank you.
2 foot pedals
Yes you can; I've used as many as 3 pedals at one time, as long as you have enough ports to plug them into.
Foot Pedals
Any idea why the MT companies are asking that you buy their foot pedal? I have several foot pedals I purchased from employers, and no one wants to use the one I already have. Each new job wants you to buy their foot pedal. I see an ad with MedScribe who is requiring the same thing.
Foot pedals
I am going to have to be purchasing my own foot pedal soon, and I was wondering if there are some that are better than others, etc. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
foot pedals
Does anyone know if a dictaphone USB foot pedal can be configured for Emdat Inscribe?
Foot pedals
I have a question about foot pedals. Up until now, I have always transcribed from tapes, and I loved the foot pedals on the transcribers because they were easy to use. I am now transcribing with a 9-pin foot pedal, and I find it very dificult to use because it appears to be tight. I feel as if I have to stomp on it to make it play, rewind, etc. Any suggestions on foot pedals?
foot pedals
If I have no foot pedal and don't know what company I will work for, what would you buy. I just won't test without one, and one has always been furnished to me by the other companies I work for. Any advise on this, and any recommendations on what is the best company for part-timers. I have been around a while, and too old to do full-time, but have the knowledge in acute care, etc. Lots of experience.
Most foot pedals will work with just about
any software program, though some are proprietary and will only work with one program. What software program did you utilize previously? Do you still have the software on your computer, there could be a conflict between the 2.
Can you use 2 foot pedals on 1 computer? sm
I use a USB currently and am thinking about applying for a part-time job that uses a 9-pin. Thanks
Software for foot pedals? sm
If I would purchase an Infinity foot pedal, would I be able to use it with any software, such as Expresscribe or my MP3 player? Or does it come with some type of software.
Still afraid to purchase a foot pedal as I bought one last year and it just sits here because I can't get it to work. Tried it with Expresscribe and get a message that the connection is not recognized (USB port).
Thanks
I use a USB and INDb9 foot pedals
I plug my headphones into my computer tower, but my friend who uses the USB port for her foot pedal only plugs hers into her speakers, so I don't think you will have any problems. :)
laptops and foot pedals
Hi. could you explain a little further how the hot keys works versus foot pedal? thanks for helping me out. I feel so out of it with some of this.
Laptop and foot pedals?
OK, DH ordered a laptop for me as a surprise. For our current situation it will work best because we have a very small house (800 sq feet) and right now my dining room table has become my office/desk. With the laptop we can use a smaller/compact computer desk in the corner of the living room and move the big computer back to the basement office. (That office doesn't work for me on a daily basis cause there is not enough room for our 2 year old and 4 month old to play)
It is an Acer, not sure of the model as I haven't seen it and didn't order it. Our computer guy is switching it from Vista to windows and will have it set so I can switch to Vista when/if Escription is compatible. Anyway, my concern now is with the foot pedal. I type on Escription so have the 9-pin pedal. How do I get that to work with the laptop? Do I need to have a 9-pin port put into the laptop?
winscribe foot pedals used are
I found this on their website. Hope this helps you.
The WinScribe digital dictation system is a software only platform meaning you can choose the type of hardware that you use and are not limited to a specific model or brand. We work closely with key manufacturers including Olympus, Philips, Grundig Business Systems and VEC Electronics.
The WinScribe digital transcription application is a PC interface that offers an easy to use graphical user interface. You can control dictation playback using a standard foot pedal adapted to connect to the games port on a sound blaster or compatible sound card or a supported USB foot pedal. Any suitable headset may be used.
Wireless foot pedals?
Does anyone know if there is any such thing as a wireless foot pedal? I do a lot of transcribing on the weekend in the car (not driving of course!) and it would be nice to eliminate one more wire. Not a big deal, but if there is one I may have to put it on my Christmas wish list! :)
Laptops and foot pedals
I just discovered that the foot pedal I use with Bayscribe does not fit into my laptop! The foot pedal has a 9-pin connection and the laptop has mostly only USB portals. I don't want to buy a new foot pedal. Is there any sort of adapters or some other way to make this work?
I only know that the Olympus foot pedals
does not work with eScription/editscript. But this was some time ago and they told me that they will work on it. Maybe now it does.
If I were you, I would try to get into contact with your doctor's software provider.
Olympus is one of the most expensive foot pedals, I have one myself and I could not use it.
You have to remember, not all foot pedals
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AND - most foot pedals need software to work. $$$
Use your mouse and keep going back as another poster said. It is time consuming, but you'll be surprised at finding that something you thought you didn't understand will become crystal clear after listening to it over and over. :)
When I tested, I kept having to going back and back and then I suddenly realized that the word I could not figure out, "Whameetig" was the word "vomiting."
Good luck!!!
Infinity makes probably 95% of the foot pedals
used, even if sold under a different name. I don't know if there is one made to be compatible with what you have, but you could Google foot pedals for your particular model.
Must program it as 3 foot pedals to work..sm
When you program the foot pedal, you need to program it as 3 foot pedals..one for back, one for play and one for forward.
open express scribe
go to settings
pedal drop down and choose 3
wendy
Infinity makes the majority of the foot pedals, though
some are configured to work only with proprietary programs, so even though it is Infinity brand doesn't mean it will work with your player program. I have an Infinity pedal that only works with one player program.
Infinity makes the majority of the foot pedals, though
they may be sold through many different companies and under different names. The pedal you get depends on the software you will be using it with. The USB works with most programs; however, there are programs that have proprietary software and the foot pedal has to be specifically configured for it. The pedal looks the same, it is just the wiring that is different.
If you don't yet have a job that requires a pedal I would wait. You can test w/o a foot pedal using hot keys. Some companies will even provide a foot pedal.
Also regarding foot pedals and antivirus software programs
You can also try to find foot pedals on ebay, there they are much cheaper, I know, everybody knows this.
I think every antivirus software 'works' with any platform.
Why should it make a difference?
I do not think that the companies mean that some antivirus softwares DO NOT WORK with their platforms, they just ask for the safest and believe tht these 2, Norton and McAfee are the safest.
I work with Escription/Editscript and it is strongly recommended by my employer that either Noton or McAfee is downloaded and paid for.
I have McAfee, because, be;ieve it or not, MTSOs see these 2 as sefest.
Now I am expecting to be bashed by certain MTs for my 'rude' comment.
Never mind.
There aren't too many companies who send you foot pedals.. I don't want to align with a compan
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Do U keep playing with the ports and the types of foot pedals? An odd pedal might not work, like a
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For sale: Infinity Series foot pedals and AAMT BOS 2nd Edition w/CD
I have an IN-USB-1 Infinity Series foot pedal - asking $60.00. I also have two 9-pin serial port IN-DB9 Infinity Series foot pedals - asking $50 for each. In addition to these, I have an AAMT BOS 2nd Edition with CD, like new, asking $65. All items are in excellent condition.
Foot pedals break easy. You're lucky they supply one. I have SIX different ones gathering dust.
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Why are foot surgeries always so long?
It's just a foot! They are longer than hip surgeries, back surgeries, any kind of surgeries. WHY?
People will be rude, and impose themselves, as long as you allow it. Once you put your foot down, a
It's just that it's too easy to impose on you. You have to stop them, kindly but firmly. I'm working now, and I cannot do that for you. They learn, they learn.
Mine was never awake long enough to try to help him.
He drank daily until he passed out and that was early. I decided I did not love him enough to put me or my son through it and asked him to leave. He did. I left too and never looked back. Do not know whatever became of him. Never saw my ex-husband again. Just had lawyer file for divorce and signed my divorce papers, which included taking my former name back, and moved on. Never remarried. It is so degrading living with someone like that. It makes you second guess yourself and your abilities too. I did not love him enough to hang in there. If I had, I guess the story would have some other ending, but I just didn't. Very sad but true for him and for me.
Love mine long. I have acrylics on 1/2 of them. nm
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Yeah, I had a huge long vent about mine, but I deleted it
because it was just too much to put on the Internet. You always get someone saying, "That's why I'm not married."
help..how do you set it up for skipping? sm
I looked through the book and can find nothing that tells me how to skip jobs so that i can tell them how to do this. I tried # and number and plain numbers and nothing. If the actual Straight Talk needs to be set up this way, do you know where in the book this could be?
thank you for any help
Skipping, sm
I worked on a C-phone for a long time, and now I work straight internet. Cherry picking goes on all the time. My company has it reduced, FINALLY, where you can not see available jobs and cherry pick; however it is still done. The MTs on the account know the difficult dictators and they will reject the job, costing someone else lines and $$$$. If it do 3 or 4 very difficult jobs in a row that in my best opinion have been rejected by other MTs, I simply sign off for an hour or two. I don't do that often, but when I get jobs 2 hours old, that I know have been kicked around, I will to 3 or 4, but 5 or six starts hitting my pocketbook. I simply take a break and sign off and come back in an hour or so.
Skipping School
My 17 yo stepson missed nearly every day this semester. Actually, he just turned 18 and has decided to go live with a friend. However, he wasn't a partier...stayed at home all the time...quiet. But he got on the school bus in the morning and then took off to McDonald's across the street, or took the city bus to the Mall and hid out all day. I don't know if he'll even graduate now. Anyway, point is, I am a very diligent parent, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. I'm not saying your neighbor is a good or bad parent, but I've done everything possible, and received very little help from the school system, law enforcement, etc. Once they are 17-18, there's not much you can do. Sorry for your noise problems. If it is really late, and very noisy, maybe you could get Codes Enforcement to do something about it.
skipping jobs - sm
I can't stand "cherry-pickers" they should not be allowed to continue in this field, as they make it difficult for everyone. Having used a C-phone for several different jobs - we were told how to skip jobs ( at times it was necessary - not just skipping jobs that we didn't want to do) although some people did and then the feature would be blocked for a while, usually until that person quit and then it would be returned to us. One job was a #8 - return to pool another was a #7 - return to pool. I think that the C-phone can be customized to whatever someone wants - however I have always found the instructions for programming the C-phone to be elusive or nonexistent - that is one of the great mysteries of this world.
skipping keys
No, it is just a plug and play
Skipping reports on C-phone
Although you are not supposed to, you should be able to skip over reports that are not specifically assigned to you. If you can't skip over them, they have likely been assigned to you by the administrator, in most cases the wicked senior transcriptionist. This is what I call reverse cherry-picking or programmed cherry-picking. It makes their day a lot easier at your expense.
keyboard skipping keys
Does anyone else have problems with some of the keys on the keyboard skips intermittently, not all the time, just sometimes? My keyboard is brand new. Not the most expensive, but it is new. What can I do? Please help.
DICTAPHONE STRAIGHT TALK HELP...skipping jobs
HELP PLEASE...is there a way a remote Transcriptionist can skip jobs on this system?
I will be out of town for a few days and there will be two people covering the account and one has to do one group, the other another group. Since the docs all dictate from same source for diferent accounts, this has not been a problem till now.
how can one girl skip the people SHE is not to transcribe??
help quikly please
JMO, but you are better off just applying directly to a company and skipping them altogether...
they basically try to fit your experience with a company and you can do that yourself...
If you work from a pool, it's when others are leaving you the crappy reports by skipping over the
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Wav pedals
No, wav pedals can be proprietary. Wav player software is divided into two catagories, OEM & Generic. The OEM solutions generally have wav pedals specifically for their solution. By a large, Generic solutions make use of the Infinity wav pedal. However, some modify the pedal so that the user must purchase the hardware from them $$$$$
Regards,
Brad
cost-plus.com
pedals
I'm really confused and need some clarification. I have been transcribing for some local doctors the old-fashioned way with cassettes and microcassettes. They now want to get updated by going with wav files (they will be on CDs). What do I need to get? I've never had a pedal that plays wav files even when I tested for some different national accounts.
Could someone please recommend a brand of pedal? Is it something that plugs into the USB port? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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