Dell laptop and transcription foot pedal

Good morning! I've been a transcriptionist for 18 years and this will be my first question. I just got a a new PC two days ago. However, my foot pedal (which operates fine on my laptop) won't work. I have jobs in my work queu that I can't get to because the pedal won't play them. The computer seemes to recognize the pedal and said it installed drivers but it just doesn't operate even after three reboots. I have Windows 7. Is this pro ...

Hello, I have an HP Pavilion laptop. I'm having issues with my foot pedal and keyboard/mouse. I connect my foot pedal directly to USB port on laptop. I connect keyboard/mouse and headphones to USB HUB port. I continually lose foot pedal control. When I disconnect the keyboard/mouse, the pedal works again. Could this be a memory or hard drive issue (not enough). Do I need to externally add something to this laptop (just bought the laptop 3 months ago). Any advice or assistance would be ap ...

I would like to buy a new dell laptop to use to work on transcription because I have to travel across country and I need Dell brand because I have a Dell credit card that I can use to purchase it with. Do any other MTs/QA use a dell laptop that you like and if so, which one is it. If I can find one that another MT is using and likes, I'll order one. Thanks ...

Is there a standard foot pedal medical transcription companies require MTs to use? ...

Hi, I have a question about transcription software. I downloaded the Olympus DSS player lite to listen to dss and ds2 files. I am having problems finding any foot pedal that will work with that? Maybe there isnt any? If there isn't , is there any other free software out there that allows you to listen to dss and ds2 files and if so, what foot pedal do I need with that? Thanks! ...

Can someone please advise me as to which foot pedal to purchase for transcription - one that is most universal with transcription/dictation programs? thx ...

I know this question has been asked a million times. What equipment headset, foot pedal, etc. would be recommended for someone just starting out as a homebased MT? ...

Is there a difference between a USB foot pedal and an Infinity foot pedal? I have a part-time job that lists equipment needed as an infinity foot pedal, I have an USB one that worked fine to take the test, if there is a difference then I need to order one fast. Thanks. ...

I am taking a test for a company and have gotten as far as taking the transcription portion. I downloaded their file (pedalplugin-win) but whenever I lift my foot off play, the tape rewinds to beginning. I cannot rewind or FF and autoplay to 0 isn't registering. Can anyone suggest what I could do to? Thanks!!!! I have 4 hours to complete test. ...

At first, I thought it was just a company named Dell, but then was redirected to the Dell website. ...

I am a recent grad and have my foot pedal from school which is an Infinity In-USB-2. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between that and a wav. pedal? I have tried testing on several sites that require a wav. pedal and my pedal will not work on these. Any thoughts? ...

Hello. I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on the best footpedal to buy. I am just getting back into transcription after being away from it for several years and I am not very technologically bright :-) I don't have any clients yet but I would like to have a wave pedal or foot pedal ready for whenever I do find a client. What would be the kind that would be the most versatile and go with most platforms/systems? I have Windows Vista. Any advice ...

I'm over testing for the Q on their test site and thought I had installed my foot pedal but it's not working. Does anyone know how to use your foot pedal on the test rather than that silly F1 function key to start and stop the audio? I'm afraid I'll be here all night getting 5-6 words at a time with the "hand" method as opposed to the "foot" method, LOL! Any suggestions greatly appreciated...Grazi! ...

I've got a USB-2 foot pedal here, brand new from Martel Direct, as part of an all-in-1 kit. Some job listings specify a USB-1 foot pedal; others just say USB foot pedal. Is there a huge difference between the 1 and the 2 versions? ...

Hello, I had to get a 9-pin foot pedal for a new job. I configured it but now my USB foot pedal will not work on Express Scribe. How do I get both of them to work? Thanks, ...

I am switching computers and cannot get my foot pedal to work. I believe I need to download a driver, but am not exactly sure which one I need. It is a serial to USB connection if that makes any difference. Cannot find any model number, etc, on my pedal. I work with the I Know Med system. Can anyone out there help this frustrated MT??? ...

Hello - I have a question - im trying to pick out an MT school and I have just talked to one of them that said they do not offer a footpedal because they believe the footpedal will be obsolete in a few years. Now I have never ever heard of this before but thought I would check with you all to see if anyone has ever heard this and what software programs actually allow you to work without a footpedal. TIA ...

Just wondered if anyone here had ever heard of a foot pedal that could be activated some other way than by pressing with your foot. I have a handicapped friend who was hoping there was one that could be activated any other way. Thanks ...

Anyone use a foot pedal? Where have you found yours? I've check Office Depot and a few others and they only have them for games and music. ...

I am starting my new job as an IC today, and the foot pedal given to me today has a phone line connection. I have a new Dell and no phone line connection possible on my PC. I do have a USB foot pedal. I am still installing software necessary for the program, so I have not been able to give it a test spin. Will my USB foot pedal work, or will I have to wait a week for the adapter to come in? ...

I was curious whether anyone on this board has had experience doing transcription without a foot pedal and using their mouse to control the transcription player. I recently tested at Wedmedx for QA and Rad jobs and they wouldn't let me use a foot pedal, I also couldn't slow it down. I missed passing the QA test by 2 points and the rad test by 6 points. A couple of the docs were ESL and the sound quality was not that great. I have years and years of transcription experience bu ...

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my right knee. Despite taking ibuprofen, after working a while my leg aches from the knee down. Does anyone have any tips for combinating this pain? It is making it difficult to work for long periods of time. Thanks! ...

I am about half way through my transcription training, I've just begun the actual transcription portion of my schooling. My school did not provide a foot pedal nor did they say that I needed to purchase a foot pedal but trying to do a transcription with a mouse is a pain in the you know what! Is this something that I will get used to or should I purchase a foot pedal? Any suggestions on what I should purchase? ...

I am using editscript 8 with an infinity USB pedal, but it doesn't seem to be working.. Anyone know what the problem might be? ...

I need a new foot pedal but am not sure what I need. The one I am using right now is infinity in-usb-1. I would like one that doesn't backspace/rewind when I take my foot off it. Any ideas? ...

gallon laundry detergent jug and filled it with water. When I need a bathroom break, I set the jug on the edge of my pedal and the dr jabbers away while I am gone. ...

Does anyone have an idea of what could be wrong with my foot pedal? While I am working, sometimes when I lift up my foot to stop the dictation, it keeps playing like the pedal is stuck or something. I have not spilled any kind of sugary drink on it to make it sticky. It also does this with the fast forward and rewind pedals. It's about 5 years old....is it just getting worn out? ...

Dell laptop and transcription foot pedal - Allie

I have... - MT from OH

Thank you - Allie

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