User Guide

For Use with FREE & PAID Express Scribe
Installation and User Guide
The ECS-FPAE foot pedal works with the FREE & PAID versions of Express Scribe for Windows & for MAC.
1. Start Express Scribe
2. If using Windows: Select [Options] from
the toolbar and click on [System-Wide Hot-
Keys...]. In the window that appears select
[Enable system-wide hot-keys].
If using macOS: Select [Preferences] from
the toolbar and click on [System-Wide Hot-
Keys...]. In the window that appears, select
[Enable system-wide hot-keys].
3. Check the below pictures to see if the correct hotkeys are set. If they do not match, select [Set
defaults...] in the bottom right corner. If additional changes are necessary, highlight the command
and select [Change…])
Once you make adjustments, you don’t have to change them again.
Important Note: Please do not run foot pedal wizard. This pedal is plug and play. It emulates key
strokes and it already pre-programmed.
Windows: macOS:
Troubleshooting: Foot pedal not functioning properly?
➢ Make sure the USB plug is properly plugged into the USB port on the computer.
➢ Verify that there are no system updates required, or restarts pending.
➢ If the pedal does not respond after a few minutes, attempt plugging the device into a different
USB port on the computer.
➢ If the computer does not recognize the foot pedal, restart your system or reinstall the USB driver
by unplugging and re-plugging in the USB foot pedal.
➢ If you are using a USB hub or USB extender, try plugging directly into a USB port on your computer
➢ If you are using a desktop, try plugging into a USB port on the back of your computer
If you are experiencing any problems, please contact us prior to returning the product.