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This pocket-sized recorder is sleek in style and powerful in performance with hours of continuous recording capability. The easy-to-use thumb pad makes for quick and convenient operation of functions like file management, choosing playback and recording modes and more. Timer recoding and voice activation provide excellent versatility. 144 hours 20 minutes recording time. Enjoy a staggering 8660 minutes of continuous recording time in LP mode with 256MB of internal flash memory. Place an index mark at any point during recording or playback to quickly locate passages of interest. 0rganize and store recordings in four separate folders, up to 100 files in each folder. Program the VN-4100 to start and end recordings at specific times for the ultimate in recording convenience. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files as well as transfer files. Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. lnput Level - -70dbv 23x25 mm LCD Voice Activation 0utput - 120 mW Speaker - 28mm diameter dynamic internal speaker Microphone Jack for adding an optional external mic - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 ohms Earphone Jack - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Power Supply - Two AAA batteries Battery Life - Up to 25 hours Dimensions - 4.0 x 1.54 x 0.77 inch (101.6 x 39.1 x 19.6 mm) excluding protrusions Weight - 2.22 ounces (68.0 grams) including battery

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The pocket-sized 0lympus VN-4100 digital voice recorder is sleek in style and boasts over 144 hours of continuous recording capability. The easy-to-use thumb pad allows for quick and convenient navigation of functions like file management, choosing recording modes, and more while the included timer recoding and voice activation modes provide added versatility. Depending on the quality of the desired recording, the VN-4100 is able to record in four recording modes to meet your specific needs: XHQ for extra high quality, HQ for high-quality, and SP and LP modes for extended recording. Right above the easy-to-use thumb pad, users will find a large LCD screen for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status, and battery life. The thumb pad also allows you to control the slow and fast playback modes, allowing you to listen to audio playback at 25-percent slower or 50-percent faster than real time. The unit's storage capacity is divided into four folders, and each folder can store up to 100 files. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files, as well as transfer files between folders. An on-board voice activation feature extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound while the easy-to-use index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy reference. Use the timer recording option to set a start and end time for a particular recording. Measuring 4.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches, the VN-4100 weighs only 2.2 ounces.

What's in the Box
VN-4100 Digital Voice Recorder, two AAA alkaline batteries, and instruction manual.

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Buyer's feedback: - * There is a video Manual for Olympus 4100PC ...
My problem with this recorder or any other voice recorder is that I couldn't remember how to perform some of the functions, and what buttons I am supposed to push to move files, etc. But there is now a video manual showing all the functions (broken into chapters) for Olympus 4100PC on www.HandBookLive.com under Electronics. I tried a similar Panasonic model but couldn't figure out the written manual, so I managed to password protect myself and not being able to reset it (ended up returning it back to Fry's). We made a HandBookLive video on Olympus 4100PC recorder so that others wouldn't struggle. Hope this helps!

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Buyer's feedback: - Good but not perfect
Record very clearly. Easy to use. The only complaint is battery needs to be changed every few hours of recording and the time and date will have to be reset all over again each time.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Does what I needed ...
I purchased this product for the purpose of recording lecture in college classes. It has worked well for my needs. Recording is clear, does not pick up a lot of background noise. Well worth the price.

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Buyer's feedback: - Digital Voice Recorder VN-4100
I have been using dvrs since they came into production. I use them every day as reminder, shopping list, to do list, etc. I've loved all of my recorders except one and I forget what that one was. My last Olympus recorder was my all-time favorite, the DW-90, out of production. This latest Olympus VN-4100 works well for my use. None on the market at the time of purchase fit my aesthetics criteria, but the VN-4100 was the least ugly with the features I needed and a reasonable price tag. I've used it about 2 months now and I'm happy with its functionality.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Complicated for non technical people ...
I was surprised to find out how difficult it was to set up the various parts of the recorder. I found the instructions difficult to understand. The voice replay is not as clear as I thought it would be for a digital product. Still it comes in handy when I need to remember something that I need to do. I will say that I like the fact that the recorder is small enough to carry in my shirt pocket or pants.