The RS31H footswitch allows for hands-free control of Olympus software. Via the footswitch, Record, Playback, Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind of your dictation files can be controlled. Included as part of the AS-7000 Transcription Kit, when the RS31H is used with dedicated Olympus transcription software you are able to create business documents such as letters and reports, transcribe meeting minutes, and create memos effortlessly. Unlike the previous model RS31, the new RS31H can also be used with third-party applications in both Windows and Mac environments.