The USB connection on foot pedals work with any computer. For example, when using the Start-Stop Universal Transcription System, if you tap the rewind button once the audio file will jump back 5 seconds and if you tap fast-forward the audio file will jump ahead 5 seconds. Also, you can assign a number of seconds to rewind or fast-forward per foot tap. Transcription software will allow the user to assign these buttons. The rewind and fast-forward buttons can be located on the left or right side. The play button is normally the large center button. The pedal allows the user to play, rewind, and fast-forward the audio file they are typing. ![]() By rewinding the file 2 seconds every time I pause, I can make sure what I typed is accurate. I like to set my audio playback to 2 seconds. ![]() The audio file will then rewind to a set number of seconds. Pausing a Foot PedalĪ food pedal allows the typist (or transcriber) to pause the audio file by lifting her foot off of the pedal. Some people do prefer keyboard shortcuts over a foot pedal, however in my personal experience there is no detriment to using your feet to control your dictations. If you were to transcribe without a foot pedal then you are constantly using your hands to pause the video player. A pedal rewinds, pauses, and goes in fast-forward. The foot pedal saves the typist time because you can keep your hands in typing position. Why should a transcriber use a foot pedal?
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