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In addition to the default language M312 Ace can also play text files in other languages or with other
voices. To do this, open the "Local Settings" menu and select "Language". When changing the languages
and voices with the arrow keys, the Milestone speaks in the selected language.
If you want to add to your Milestone 312 Ace additional languages and voices, please visit the support area
www.bones.ch on our website.
Note: If you change the reading speed in a text file, it is stored by your M312 Ace. The next time you play a
text file, that speed is automatically adopted. In addition to the appropriate key combination, the reading
speed can be changed using the "Audio" in the "Local Settings".
4.1.4.
Recorder
The application "Audio" includes a recorder, with which you can create, within a few seconds, voice
recordings via the integrated microphone. The rapid recording of shopping lists and phone numbers,
interviews or other notes is thus very simple. In order to produce high quality recordings, you can connect
an external microphone. You have various settings available to achieve the best results.
4.1.4.1.
Short Recording your voice
To create a short recording, press and hold the "Rec" button. A short clicking sound signals the beginning
of the recording. The recording stops when you release the "Rec" button.
Tip: By pressing the "Rec" button you can record directly from idle mode, a voice recording, which is saved
as "Things to Do" in the internal memory in the folder. By means of the "Selector" button to exit the
application "Voice Memo" and return to the "Audio" application.
4.1.4.2.
Continuously recording a voice memo
To start a continuous recording, press and hold the "Rec" button and press "Play". Your M312 Ace
acknowledges the start of the continuous recording with the sound sequence "low-high". To terminate
continuous recording, press the "Rec" button. Stopping the recording will be confirmed with the sound
sequence "high-low". To pause during a continuous recording, press the "Play" button. Pressing "Play" will
resume the recording.
4.1.4.3.
Location of a voice memo
Milestone 312 Ace stores your voice note exactly where you are at the time you begin your recording, be it
in the internal memory or on the SD memory card.
If you have created a folder structure, you go first to the desired folder and then record your voice
message. With the "Mode" button to open the folder in question, which is confirmed by the sound
sequence "high-low". It is also possible to store voice recordings along with other files in the same folder.
After listening to a voice memo in the "Audio" application, Milestone will stop playing. Music and text files
on the other hand are played continuously in sequence.
Note: The application "Audio" allows you quick access to up to five folders. The keyboard shortcuts can be
used, for example, to return to your voice recording folder without navigating through the entire folder
structure. More information can be found in the section "Setting up a shortcut to a folder".
4.1.4.4.
Listening to a voice memo
To play back your recording, press the
“
play
”
button when recording is stopped. If you have recorded more
than one message, use the arrow keys to select a voice memo.
4.1.4.5.
Recordings via the internal microphone
By default M312 Ace records via the integrated microphone. The internal microphone is optimized for
voice recording and reliably filters out noise. Even shots on the bus, train or plane are captured in high
quality. To achieve optimum results, please speak at a normal volume and hold the device about a hand
‘
s
length away from your mouth. The integrated microphone is located in the upper left corner, near the
