20 Most Recent Olympus VN-480 Digital Voice Recorder Questions & Answers

You can get manuals and software downloads at www.olympusamerica.com

the software-driver for the Olympus VN2100PC should work with the VN480PC.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_manuals.asp?id=1080

Check out this link below at Olympus for a PDF manual and software downloads. Just copy and paste into your browser.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_product.asp?id=1080

Hope this helps, let me know if I can help you with anything else.
JimmyC

if the power is interupted or improperly unplugged from the computer, the files may be corrupted... try to play the files and while playing move them to another folder... this may get your files back... else you will need to clear the recorder by pressing stop and erase at the same time for about 3 seconds.

The reason it is asking you if you want to delete all is because you have not selected specific files to erase, so when you hit erase without selecting a file it assumes you mean delete all.

To erase try these steps...

To erase a selected file from Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the - or + button to select the file to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button.
4. Press the - or + button to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the ERASE button twice.
3. Press the - or + button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase a selected file from a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the - or + button to select the date subfolder.
3. Press the PLAY button.
4. Press the - or + button to select the file to be erased.
5. Press the STOP button.
6. Press the ERASE button.Press the - or + button to select YES.
7. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the - or + button to select the date subfolder to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button twice.
4. Press the - or + button to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a month subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button three times.
3. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select the month subfolder to be erased.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.
5. Press the - or + button to select YES.
6. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button four times.
3. Press the - or + button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

PS. here is a link to download manuals and software for this device:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_product.asp?id=1080

Good Luck ... oh and dont forget to rate my response.

The reason it is asking you if you want to delete all is because you have not selected specific files to erase, so when you hit erase without selecting a file it assumes you mean delete all.

To erase try these steps...

To erase a selected file from Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the - or + button to select the file to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button.
4. Press the - or + button to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the ERASE button twice.
3. Press the - or + button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase a selected file from a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the - or + button to select the date subfolder.
3. Press the PLAY button.
4. Press the - or + button to select the file to be erased.
5. Press the STOP button.
6. Press the ERASE button.Press the - or + button to select YES.
7. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the - or + button to select the date subfolder to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button twice.
4. Press the - or + button to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a month subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button three times.
3. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select the month subfolder to be erased.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.
5. Press the - or + button to select YES.
6. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button four times.
3. Press the - or + button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

Question edited for a lot more clarity. Question moved from Olympus Camera category. Olympus seems to think it doesn't exist. https://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/vtrek/download/manual/ But I see it on Amazon, unless they are Chinese clone copies. The model numbering of 'S-number', doesn't match apart from the 'W-20'. Write to Olympus and ask. https://www.google.com/search?q=olympus+s924+manual ..

It doesn't look like they ever had them. The Firmware link goes to software and there is no Software link.. https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/ws-331m-digital-voice-recorder#section-download-software It is dangerous getting firmware from anyone other than the manufacturer. https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/ws-331m-digital-voice-recorder#section-download-software ..

It sounds like the water damage may have caused the down volume button to malfunction. While it may be possible to fix the button, it would require opening up the device and performing some troubleshooting, which can be difficult if you don't have experience with electronics. I would recommend taking the recorder to a professional repair shop or contacting Olympus customer support to see if they can assist you with repairs. If the device is still under warranty, they may even be able to provide a replacement.

I don't see a current driver for it at this driver guide site. https://www.driverguide.com/driver/download/Olympus-Digital-Voice-Recorder You may try to see if the manufacturer has one. I provide a link to the manufacturer at the bottom; you have to drill down to a chat opportunity from there. I think you are going to have to run the pertinent software in compatibility mode, probably for XP or Windows 7. You could try running the XP driver on an XP machine if you have one collecting dust. That is, if the driver exists in the links at the old posts below. This recorder has been around from at least 2009. Alternatively, you can try the Olympus chat to inquire if a current driver might work on it. I'm under the impression that installation of any driver for the device is a little tricky at the best of times. Here is an old Fixya page from 2009 that hints at such: https://www.fixya.com/support/t2505481-failure_install_olympus_vn_600pc https://www.fixya.com/support/t16043814-need_driver_digital_voice_recorder_vn https://om-digitalsolutions.com/en/directory/americas.html

Send it in for service. Details on the last page. https://www.gov.nl.ca/education/files/k12_evaluation_vn-7200.pdf ..

not if Olympus or a dealer of them can not get you one

Purchase a new one. They are inexpensive and liquid damage is sometimes not repairable.

It could be full. try clearing some space.

I suggest you attempt to reset the device which should bring back default settings. If you wish to do a reset, go to Device Menu, go to Reset Settings, click + to select start then click OK.