Programming C-phone
Posted By: Lost on 2005-08-31
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Hi everyone,
I purchased a Dictaphone C-phone off of EBay; however, it did not come with a manual. I am totally lost. Are they all the same when it comes to signing a job off, leaving a job open, fasting forwarding a job, etc.? Is this something you have to program into the phone? If so, can someone tell me how to program my phone for these different requests? 
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Programming C phone
The service you work for should be able to tell you the keys to push to sign off a job, etc. However, here is a link to the Dictaphone answer desk for more detailed instructions.
http://support.dictaphone.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/doc/sales/opmanual/Connexions/0420qr.pdf
HELP ASAP; C-phone programming
I am supposed to take a test using C-phone using following keys: play 4; pause 2; rewind 7 and fast-forward 4.
Anyone know how I can get the dictator to slow down? It would surely help me. TIA!!
If you are talking about programming a c-phone
someone posted the directions a while back. I have the directions, I cannot find them at the momment but if you will look and the 3 gray buttons below the screen push the one that says progm. I believe from there it is self explanatory. HTH a little.
c-phone headset programming
I got this on 06/01/07 from MT Stars - here it is for you to program
Make sure the Dictaphone is plugged in and also into the wall phone jack.
Notice the display screen at the top of the Dictaphone, 3 gray buttons under the display.
Press the left gray button under the word PRGM.
The display will now read
PROGRAM
KEYS ID/TIME TEL
Press the gray button below the word KEYS.
The display will now read SELECT PROGRAM KEY. At this point push one of the 16 black keys below the display on the telephone keypad. If you are programming your headset for example, select any one of the 16 black keys that you want. Press that black key.
The display will now say ENTER NUMBER. For headsets programming #*11 (that is, the POUND key, the STAR key and then the number 11)
Now press the MULTIPLY KEY to the right of the telephone keypad. This key says SELECT on top of it and has an X multiply function on it.
Press the STOP key to exit programming function. The STOP key is located second from the right on the top row of the keys on the bottom of the C-phone.
Hope this helps. I printed this out and this has been so useful, especially when unplugging the C-phone during electrical storms for a period of time and you lose the programming.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL 
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Programming C phone in general
C-PHONE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The C phone mapping system may be different for each facility. Ask the supervisor/owner for the programming keys needed for each function. Sometimes you may find them on the face of the phone, under the plastic cover. There are 16 buttons available to program (1-8 down the left side and 9-16 down the right side)
You will use the function keys under the display window and the Select button (X) next to the number key pad.
On the C phone screen, there are 3 buttons below the display window. The messages in the columns above the 3 buttons are:
Time Date
Progm Msg Directory
Select the Progm button and the follow screen appears:
Progrm
Keys ID/Time Tel
Note: Put some thought into the Keys that are convenient or work quickly. For example, button 9 (top right side) may be the button to dial into the system; button 10 may be the ID number you key in to access work, etc.
To program the keypad, press PROGM—KEYS
The screen asks you to select a program key. Chose one of the 16 buttons.
The screen will ask you if you want to Revise the information there, press one of the 3 buttons in the message screen. We will select YES. Then enter your ID number or dial-in number etc followed by the #.
We now need to SELECT this choice as the final step for programming this button. The SELECT is on the right side of the phone number pad, the “X” key. Each time you program a key, the last step will be to press the SELECT key to end that function.
If you make a mistake during the programming process, just press the STOP key on the C phone pad and start over.
For each subsequent function you want to program, follow the instructions again from
PROGM- KEYS
C phone programming instructions
C-PHONE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The C phone mapping system may be different for each facility. Ask the supervisor/owner for the programming keys needed for each function. Sometimes you may find them on the face of the phone, under the plastic cover. There are 16 buttons available to program (1-8 down the left side and 9-16 down the right side)
You will use the function keys under the display window and the Select button (X) next to the number key pad.
On the C phone screen, there are 3 buttons below the display window. The messages in the columns above the 3 buttons are:
Time Date
Progm Msg Directory
Select the Progm button and the follow screen appears:
Progrm
Keys ID/Time Tel
Note: Put some thought into the Keys that are convenient or work quickly. For example, button 9 (top right side) may be the button to dial into the system; button 10 may be the ID number you key in to access work, etc.
To program the keypad, press PROGM—KEYS
The screen asks you to select a program key. Chose one of the 16 buttons.
The screen will ask you if you want to Revise the information there, press one of the 3 buttons in the message screen. We will select YES. Then enter your ID number or dial-in number etc followed by the #.
We now need to SELECT this choice as the final step for programming this button. The SELECT is on the right side of the phone number pad, the “X” key. Each time you program a key, the last step will be to press the SELECT key to end that function.
If you make a mistake during the programming process, just press the STOP key on the C phone pad and start over.
For each subsequent function you want to program, follow the instructions again from
PROGM- KEYS
Need some help with Dictaphone C-phone programming the foot pedal..... sm
I have a coworker that needs to program her Dictaphone foot pedal. The foot pedal does not stop or start the dictation from what I understand. It is a used unit with no manual. I had a C-phone years ago but do not ever remember having to program my pedal. Thanks in advance!
Programming a dictaphone
I have a dictaphone, model 0421, which my company would like me to program to work with their Lanier system. I have no idea on how to do this. I tried e-mailing dictaphone and could not understand the instructions at all. I am able to dial into their system however, my foot pedal works backwards. This would not be a major problem, but my fastforward and rewind do not work at all which is a real problem. Any ideas?
good HBO programming may not be...sm
to everybody's liking.......
dictaphone programming
 Does anyone know how to program headset into the dictaphone to work?
Thanks so much.
Lanier programming help sm
When I dial into the hospital on my Lanier LX-219, I get the doctor's dictating system, which has a 4 digit code, instead of transcription. The unit is set to slave mode. Is there anything else I can do to fix this? I haven't used it for awhile, but did use it before for transcription. Any help appreciated! Thanks!
HEADSET PROGRAMMING
Hit the program key at the top then keys, then pick the key you want then the code is #*11 then hit the select key and then stop key....good luck, I had this problem as well and do every now and then when I unplug my equipment.
Lanier has propietary programming...sm
and therefore their equipment can only be used with Lanier equipment.
Need Help!! programming DVI for Dictaphone System
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Lanier Voicewriter programming
I've searched through the archives and found some good programming info on the Lanier voicewriter. However, I couldn't find what I need. My loving 17 MO son hit some keys and now I can't see the lower screen. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks
Instructions for programming Dictaphone
http://support.vianeta.com/Documentation/Implementation/DictaphoneProgrammingInstructions.doc
Hope this helps.
Ludi
Anybody working tonight who knows Lanier programming?
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C-phone used to call in to dictating systems to receive work. A special phone. nm
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I had a lot of trouble with static in my C-phone. I replaced the phone cord and that made a big
difference. Also, have you tried a different headset? Also someone told me one time that there is a microphone under your volume control on the right corner of the C-phone. It's a tiny hole. If you break off a Q-tip and stick that into the hole that will squelch a lot of background noise and that worked as well. As far as getting your C-phone service, I heard that Dictaphone is "sunsetting" C-phones at the end of this year. Meaning, they aren't going to service them anymore as they are considered an obsolete technology. So, I would contact Dictaphone and see what your options are.
I know very little about Lanier equipment. I've not used it as extensively as Dictaphone. Is there a local appliance repair place in your area? You might ask one of those places to take a look at your equipment and see what they think. Kinda scary, cause they could do more harm than good, but maybe worth a shot.
Not much help, I know. But I thought I would share what tiny bit of obscure knowledge I do have. 
I've changed them between an old phone and new phone, but the same company, i.e. Nextel.
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I use my c-phone whenever we travel. You can hook it directly into your room phone. Be sure and as
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I think you can dial into most systems that require C-phone without having a C-phone nm
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I am wondering if there is a way to use your C-phone with Vonage phone service?
??
May have to change phone companies, have switched to job using a C-phone. sm
Currently have Embarq (formerly Sprint), and my usage will be going up about 12,000 minutes a month. What phone companies offer really unlimited for a flat rate? TIA.
C-phone and ATT. There is no problem with the C-phone, but ATT wouldn't let me use unlimited.
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I have cable phone access and my C-phone works - sm
I am not sure about you problem, because it sounds just like I have mine hooked up. The only thing I can think of is that mine has 2 line hookups in the back of the phone. If you have this too, I would just try the other one, which you probably have already done. Sorry that was not much help. I wish you luck
I have a very loud hum when using my C-phone, but no hum when I'm using the regular phone. SM
Anyone else experience this problem with their C-phone? Is there a problem with my C-phone? At first I thought it was my telelphone line and called the phone company. They sent a technician out to replace the lines and check the house, but the hum is still there on the C-phone.
It's driving me batty!
C-phone info regarding phone lines etc.
I am completely clueless on the subject of a C-phone. Can someone help me understand exactly how this works? Do you have to specifically have a separate "dial up internet" service to use the C-phone? I currently have cable internet and am wondering if there is anything else I need to get. I guess I should contact my phone company. At any rate, any help anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
If you use a C-phone for work and have a digital phone
through cable, have you tried to take an incoming call?
We only have one phone line. I rarely get/make calls and when I do we have cell phones. I just started working with a C-phone and got digital phone. I can go a month and my phone not ring, so far have gotten 3 calls today, but I'm afraid that if I try to answer the phone that I will lose my report.
I guess I could pull up a report and have my husband call on his C-phone and test it that way and then if I lose it no biggie.
Anyone use/try C-phone with Medicom's phone service?
Wondering if it works?
C-phone and phone line
I have cable for my Internet so I have my C-phone on my regular home phone line and forward my home phone number to my cell phone.
A c-phone is just a phone, with headphones sm
and a foot pedal. You call into a number (hopefully 800 number), put in your codes, and a voice file comes on. You use the headphones and the foot pedal, and transcribe on your computer into a word processing program, then send the finished file back per their directions.
The c-phone is not connected to the internet in any way. There is no downloading involved. It is just a phone by means of which you get your voice files. It needs a phone line and you stay on the line the entire time.
c-phone from cell phone
I believe if you check with your cell phone carrier they have an adapter that you can use to plug into your cell phone from the c-phone. Not sure about this but I think I had a friend tell me she had to do this but it was a year or so ago. Hope this helps.
It connects via phone like, just like a C-phone.
I have an old actual C-phone phone if that is what you mean, (sm)
not the newer kind that connects to a computer. I don't know if yours is programmed the same, but mine shows 8 to decrease and 9 to increase. Hope this helps.
C-phone and phone plans....
I have a company that I have recently hired on with that uses c-phones. At home I have an unlimited long distance plan, but I'm wondering if while traveling there is a plan that you can get in order to use a c-phone in a motel, relative's homes, etc. I like to be able to still work while traveling and I feel this is going to limit me. Any suggestions or ideas?
Digital phone/C-phone
Does anyone use a C-phone with digital phone service? Does this work out okay?
You can get a used C-phone for probably
$150.00 on E-bay, new about $800.00. The re-record equipment is about $15.00 at Radio Shack, but re-recording takes a lot of time and the sound quality is diminished, so figure that into your line count.
C-Phone
Hi Jo,
I have a Dictaphone C-phone that is just sitting here and has barely been used. Will sell for $100.
C-phone
Thank you very much. I am currently looking into a position which requires a C-phone but have not actually tested and accepted a position yet. Please let me know your email address and if I decide to work for this particular company, I would like to purchase the C-phone from you.
Jo Keller
C-phone
Thank you very much
for your help.
C-phone
Hi Jo,
email is lanajack@suscomme.net
I have another lady interested in this C-phone too and have told her I was waiting to hear from you by the end of the week.
c phone
What is a c-phone, how does it work?
I just got off the phone with them
and they said they have been cracking down because they have had too much pirating. I could purchase a license again at a nominal discount...I think it works out to be about 30% but it sounded like they would make no exceptions.
Would it work burning it to another disk? I don't think it will as you still need your serial number to register...
c-phone
As you can maybe tell, I have no idea how a c-phone works, but I do have a job op where I would need one. I already have a phone line and a dedicated dialup line, so I should be good to go, then. Thanks for your reply
They said I would need to get a C-phone.
I'll have to really give this one some thought. Thanks for your help. 
I am on the phone with them right now...thanks..will let you know how it goes...
c phone
Happened to me also, i took it apart and 2 screws had fell out, once i replaced them it was as good as new!
Usually using a C-phone you do have better
sound quality because you are getting first-hand dictation. When using wav files they are usually bled off another system and you do tend to lose some sound quality, though it most cases is not significant if the original dictation is of good quality.
Sound quality can also be affected by sound card or computer settings. I used a C-phone for years and now have been using wav files for about 8 years. There was a period of adjustment while I had to retrain my ears, the same way I did when I started doing 95% ESL. Since most decent-sized MT companies hire from all over the U.S. I'm surprised there are still so many using C-phones, though many companies do not pay the cost of long-distance or a second phone line so it is cheaper for them not to have to upgrade their equipment to convert.
I have gotten used to wav files now and don't think I could go back to using a C-phone. I have a laptop and I like to sit outside when it is nice, so I can download my files and just carry my laptop and foot pedal outside and work away or I can get up in the middle of a report to take a shower, fix dinner, or whatever.
Need a C-phone
Looking for a used Dictaphone or comparable. Hopefully, a complete set.
C-phone
Hi:
I have a couple complete C-phones that I have used in the past. What are you wanting to spend?
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