I am a court reporter and I just got a new Acer computer. I'm very untechnical so really need your help. I run a program called Express Scribe which downloads the depositions for me to transcribe. I type on Word Perfect. I want to indent (F7, right?) and instead the function keys are hooked into the transcription program and change the speed, the channel, etc., instead of doing their normal function. My old keyboard had a key that would activate the function keys but I don't see that on my new one. Can you help?

Did your new Acer Aspire come with a operator manual or some instructions. Usually these come with a diagram showing where all keyboard keys are and what they do. If this isn't what your looking for try pushing the "F1" key, this should take you to the help for your machine. As for typing a letter, you should have a software program called "Microsoft Works" look for it in your list of "all programs". It is a combination of word processor, spreadsheet and a few other really nice software programs. Good luck with your new Acer.

You could visit the vendor's website and download a version for you operating system. If you don't know the vendor's website then simply search in Google for the required software. For example if I need to download express scribe for mac I will search in Google with the following keywords "download express scribe for MAC". Once you have downloaded the software you can install it by double clicking it.* Express Scribe is a software used for transcription.

I have had good luck with Express Scribe, a free software package. Note that Olympus DSS format is proprietary and not all settings will work. The software from Olympus will of course work, but can be pricey. Express Scribe supports SP on most recorders. www.nch.com.au/scribe/index.html This company also has other products for playback and conversion to other formats, which maybe helpful to you.

You didn't say who the processor was. Many require a software program to interface with RPE that you need to install on new computer. Contact your processing company and they should point you in the right direction, if they want your business.

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Try it copy it without using the program

One thing first
1) check version correct for windows 7 update if apply.
2) try run the program in compatibility mode.
3) check for scribe 5.0 support for updates .
good luck

Hi,

If you want to play .dss files first of all download latest version of express scribe form hare
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/index.html. If you want to play .dss files and other files you need to download dss32.exe,dssdec.exe and then install them.
You can download all plug in then you can play various kinds of files. hare is link for plug i...
http://www.nch.com.au/components/index.html
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/sony.html

Thanks

You need two things:
Lightscribe latest drivers
A compatible Lightscribe application, like Nero Express

Catherine, did you ever get an answer for your problem with MicWiz? I am a transcriptionist that works from home and they are having problems getting it to recognize my foot pedal (as well as another MT) with the new software. It is recognized by Express Scribe and ever other system we use, but not Merge.
Thank you, Cindy