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foot pedal - how to attach - newbie


Posted: Oct 18, 2011

I have a foot petal that has an end on it that looks like a telephone cord plug end. It attaches into another piece which fits into the back of my computer. I tried to take a test on line and the pedal was not compatible. Is there a universal foot pedal? I need some foot pedal education please. If I need to order one, would would I do this? This was a test with RI Unlimited. The foot pedal I have is supplied through my current employer. My pedal has no brand name listed on it, just a basic-looking foot pedal. Please help. Testing without a functioning foot pedal is not a fun task.

Pesky foot pedals - MT

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I don't know about the one you have sounds like an Dictaphone pedal, but yes, do a google for usb foot pedal. Here's a link to get you started, but look on Ebay too for cheaper ones. http://www.transcriptiongear.com/in-usb2.html

I have that same type foot pedal...sm - jj

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I was able to take the RI test and others without a problem with that same type of pedal. If this is not a pedal you have hooked up all the time, if you hooked it up right before that test, maybe restart your computer with it hooked up and just maybe see if maybe it was not reading it correctly. Just a suggestion...may be completely out there wrong, but just my thinking.

foot pedal info. - AngieGT

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I recently purchased an IN-USB-2 from MooreDictation.com and it works great! It was the cheapest price that I could find it anywhere ($48.80). They have many other types of foot pedals and a very knowledgeable staff that answered all my questions. Here's their number if you want to call them 1-888-544-6568.

I hope this helped


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