4Convention Used In this Manual• The word “card” is used to refer to the SDcard and microSD card.• The word “DSS Player” is used to refer tothe DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Modulein Windows environment and DSS Playerin Apple Macintosh environment.• The Notes at the bottom of a page areused for additional information,exceptions, or related events.• Words in uppercase form such as PLAYor REC are used to describe a function,button, or switch position on the recorder.Safe and Proper UsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly. Keepthis manual in an easily accessible locationfor future reference.Important Safety PrecautionsCertain symbols are used in the user’smanual and on this product to help protectusers, their surroundings, and theirproperty from possible injury or damage.Please familiarize yourself with thefollowing definitions and meanings for eachsymbol before reading the precautions.Symbols prohibiting a specific actionProhibited Do notdisassembleSymbols requiring a specific actionMandatory Unplug frompower outletSignifies danger whichmay result in seriousinjury or death.Indicates items or actionswhich may cause seriousinjury or death.Indicates items or actionswhich may result indamage or personal injury.DangerWarningCaution