Why is my Olympus foot pedal not working?

If your Olympus Dictation foot pedal is not working with your dictation software then you’ve come to the right place! There is one main home-fix that we recommend to rectify this issue. As simple as it may seem, the home-fix is switching the USB port that your foot pedal is connected to.

Why is my foot pedal not working?

This can be an issue with the belt on the machine that is broken, a piece could be jammed or the motor can be broken. The only thing you can actually do now is to open the case of the machine and check the belts on the machine. Try turning the wheel on the machine and see if the parts on the inside are moving at all.

Is Olympus foot pedal compatible with Express Scribe?

Olympus foot pedals generally do not work with Express Scribe. We would like to offer this capability, but Olympus sees us as a competitor and are not interested in providing us with the necessary technical information that would allow this to happen. .

Why does a transcriptionist need a foot pedal?

In your transcribing job, transcription foot pedals are necessary to pause, rewind, and fast forward audio recordings. This means you can use keystrokes for standard typing and not have to worry about additional “hotkey” commands to control audio functions.

Why is my dictation foot pedal not working?

As simple as it may seem, the home-fix is switching the USB port that your foot pedal is connected to. What this does, is rules out a fault with the USB port itself. Secondly, it’ll distinguish which kind of problem you’re experiencing. This could be either a PC or a hardware issue.

Are there any wireless foot pedals for transcription?

This three-button wireless foot pedal has been described by users as quiet. The Bluetooth wireless transmitter has a range of up to 3 meters. The vPedal is known to be compatible with most popular transcription software, including Express Scribe Pro, The FTW Transcriber, and InqScribe transcription players.

What to do if your Olympus dictation pedal is not working?

If you would like help with your Olympus dictation foot pedal that isn’t working then we’d be happy to help. Our technical team are available to help you Monday – Friday, between 9 am – 5 pm. Give us a call on 01423 870 476.

What do you need to know about Olympus foot pedal?

Olympus RS-28 previously used for demonstration purposes… The Olympus Foot Pedal RS28H incorporates 3 buttons to easily control all transcription software… Makes transcribing fast and efficient, works well with Chatterbox… Hands free control of Olympus transcription software… Hands free control of Olympus transcription software…