There aren't too many companies who send you foot pedals.. I don't want to align with a compan
Posted By: no tech support. Which company is this? nm on 2005-08-03
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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.
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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.
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..
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.
Does anyone know about how long the foot pedals might last? Mine is skipping and
getting on my last nerve.
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.
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.
nm
There aren't enough companies to take all the MTs
that work for companies that offshore. More and more companies are looking to offshore as demonstrated by the companies in support of the current training in Trinidad. I'm totally against offshoring and have turned down at least 3 positions because the companies offshore, but I'm going to do what is best for my family. It is just like the commercial says, buy made in the U.S.A., but if you go shopping for clothes it can take you half a day to find an item made in the U.S.A.
So many companies offshore that there aren't
enough companies that don't to take on the displaced MTs. Standing up for what you believe in is a good thing, but when it comes to putting food on the table you do what you have to do and then you have those that just don't care, give them a paycheck and that is all that matters.
No answer, but many MT companies out there aren't Vista
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What I don't understand is why the companies don't send
the ESL dictators overseas. You'd think an Indian Transcriptionist would be able to understand English in her own accent better than we would.
Foot pedal? Going from VXP to applying for other companies. What foot pedal should I get that woul
I need one even just to test so it seems. Thanks for the input!
If you are just looking to align left or...
To align (left, right, or justified) you can either set the page up before you start typing by going to Format, then Paragraph, Indents and Spacing. You will see a General section that says alignment. This is where you choose how you want it set up. If you want to do this after you are finished typing, highlight all text that you want to format. Right click. The drop down box will give you the option of Paragraph. Choose Paragraph. This will bring up that same box that shows Indents and Spacing. Go to the General section where you see alignment and then choose which option you want (left, right, justified). This will then apply it to the text you have highlighted. Hope this helps.
Has anyone here tested with companies and had trouble with the transcription part with the foot
pedal not stopping the voice. Am I doing something wrong. I am using the foot pedal that I used for DQS and the voice just keeps going and going and I have to keep going back over the stuff and over it by mousing back and forth.
I also have a USB foot pedal. Do most companies use the USB pedal or SM
will I need a 9-pin or a 15-pin. Also, which transcription software for playing back audio files is the best? I've used one that was a fee download, I think it was called Bytescribe or somethingl ike that. Does that work for most all files or should I look into purchasing something like Start/Stop or GearPlayer?
Oh and does anyone know where I can get Microsoft Word or Office Suite for a reasonable (I'd say cheap, but cheap usually means bootleg) price?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but it's been a while since I've worked for a national. Before the hopsital job I'm being laid off from, I worked in the office at a hospital. So I've been out of the loop so to speak.
Thanks guys.
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.
USB pedals
Yes, it definitely matters which foot pedal you use. I'm in a situation where I need to replace my USB foot pedal and have found that there is NONE that is interchangeable with my software. I love my software but do not like my pedal so I need to decide which direction to go. Anyway, the software has to be compatible with the type of files you are transcribing from, i.e. .wav, .dss, .msv, etc. Be careful though. Even though it says it is compatible it may not be. I have the Sony FS-85USB which only works with Sony's Digital Voice Editor (MSV files). Other software says it is compatible with MSV but not those. ONLY the FS-85USB pedal works. If your company doesn't provide your kit for you make sure you research it real well and ask a lot of questions.
There are different types of USB pedals
There is Olympus, VEC, Infinity, many, many. Look at the bottom of your pedal to get the code. If it is an Infinity, you will see something like IN-USB1, or IN9B (for 9 pin) or IN-DVIUSB. All the Infinity foot pedals work with ExpressScribe EXCEPT the DVI because it is a higher technology than is compatable with ES. Run the foot control wizard on ExpressScribe to help it locate the foot pedal and recognize it so you can use it. You may have to try all the COM ports on the wizard before you hit the right COM port and the foot pedal is recognized. My Infinity foot pedal USB1 is recognized in ES as the _VEC_ if that helps you.
I have had to do the hand control thing and it is very frustrating and can make the test take 4 times longer than with a foot pedal.
I have Infinity pedals
I have two Infinity foot pedals and just ordered a new one recently for my laptop, a USB from Jay Vance (who posts on another MT Forum). It was $79 including shipping and I had it in about three business days. I was very pleased with the price and his service. You may contact him at: info@vancedigital.com
I have an old Infinity that still works but needs to be sprayed with silicone I think as it squeaks after many years of use but it still works. :)
There is no software for these pedals. --sm
you should shut down your computer. plug in the pedal, restart your computer, and it should recognize that the pedal is there. It won't recognize it if you just plug it in with the computer already running. give it a shot. good luck.
I like my Infinity pedals. nm
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Are wav pedals compatible with all programs?
I'm looking to invest in one since I see a lot of jobs require you to have one. I was wondering if there was a brand out there that is compatible with most programs. I see some ads say they must have the Start-Stop one and so on. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.
99% of the pedals are made my Infinity
and look alike, though the wiring configuration can be very different. I currently had 3 pedals and 2 will work with ExpressScribe, but they won't work with other software programs as they are wired to work with proprietary software.
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