Acer
Multi-Functional MP3/Storage Drive
MF-380 Series
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction......................................................................... 3
How to Use This Guide ..................................................................... 6
Unpack............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2. Getting Started.................................................................... 8
Function Keys .................................................................................... 9
LCD Display...................................................................................... 11
Replacement of Battery ................................................................. 12
Battery Consuming Reference............................................... 13
Battery Charging............................................................................. 14
Hold Switch .....................................................................................15
Chapter 3. Basic Usage ........................................................................ 17
Connecting the MP3/Storage Drive to Your Computer ............... 18
Hardware Installation for Microsoft® Windows® 98SE only ...... 19
Utility Installation ........................................................................... 22
Firmware update ............................................................................ 26
Power On and Off........................................................................... 29
Editing Sound Tracks (Files) ........................................................... 30
Music Playback ................................................................................ 32
Normal Playback .................................................................... 32
Select the Next or Previous Track (File) ................................32
Fast-Forward or Rewind ........................................................ 33
Volume Adjusting ..................................................................33
Delete a Track (File) ...............................................................34
Delete All Tracks (Files) .......................................................... 35
EQ Settings ...................................................................................... 36
Repeat Settings ............................................................................... 37
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FM Radio Mode............................................................................... 38
Select FM Radio Mode ........................................................... 38
Select FM Station ................................................................... 39
Storing a Favorite Station...................................................... 39
Selecting the Stored Favorite Station...................................40
Recording Radio Broadcast ...................................................40
Play a Recorded FM Voice File...............................................41
Delete a Recorded FM Voice File .......................................... 42
Delete All FM Voice Files .......................................................43
Switch between Music Playback or FM mode .............................. 44
Switch from Music Playback mode to FM mode .................. 44
Switch from FM mode to Music Playback mode .................. 44
Voice Recording .............................................................................. 45
Voice Recording .....................................................................45
Play a Recorded Voice File ..................................................... 47
Delete a Recorded Voice File................................................. 48
Delete All Voice Files ............................................................. 49
Language Learning Function ......................................................... 50
Menu Mode..................................................................................... 51
Other Settings ................................................................................. 56
Backlight ................................................................................. 56
Contrast ..................................................................................57
Power Off ...............................................................................58
Record Rate ............................................................................60
Language ................................................................................ 61
USB Flash Disk ................................................................................. 62
Appendix A. Specifications.................................................................. 63
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Chapter 1. Introduction
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Congratulations on becoming a new user of Acer Multi-functional
MP3/Storage Drive, the finely designed portable digital audio player. Your
new Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive will improve the convenience
of storing your personal data and the enjoyment of using various audio
functions. We are proud to tell our users that Acer Multi-functional
MP3/Storage Drive is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for
unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive is a high performance portable
digital audio player that enables users to play MP3 or WMA audio files,
listen in to the FM radio broadcast, and have favorable program recorded in
Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive’s memory. In addition to the
functions that just now mentioned, Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage
Drive also works as a portable USB data-storing device that enables users to
store their personal data in the memory of Acer Multi-functional
MP3/Storage Drive. Here are the five main distinguishing features of Acer
Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive:
Audio Player –supports MP3 and WMA audio files.
FM Radio Broadcasting – provides the function of receiving FM Radio
frequency. Users are able to save ten FM station memory and have
the FM program recorded while listening to the radio.
Voice or Radio Program Recording – provides synchronous recording
function for voice or FM radio program.
Language Learning Function – enables users to listen to a particular
limited playback repeatedly during normal playback. With this
function, users will be able to pay more concentration on the repeated
playback and to achieve the result of learning language.
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USB Flash Disk – allows users to store personal data in Acer
Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive’s memory.
Thank you for choosing Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive. We hope
you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your
personal needs and interests grow.
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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install
and operate your Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive. We assume
that those users whose operation system is Windows 98SE are familiar with
their OS, and be capable to follow the step by step instructions to install the
driver of Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive. If users who are not
able manage the operation system properly, it is suggested to learn more
about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual
before installing the provided driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, tells you the descriptions of all the accessories of
Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive. Please check out that if you
have all the accessories included when you open the packing box. If any
item is damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you
purchased Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive directly.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, introduces the function keys on the Drive, and
tells you how to recharge the built-in Li-ion battery.
Chapter 3, Basic Usage, describes how to use your new MP3/Storage Drive
in a various way. It is recommended to read this chapter carefully before
using this MP3/Storage Drive.
Appendix A, Specification, provides the specification of this MP3/Storage
Drive.
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Unpack
1. Multi-Functional MP3/Storage Drive
2. Earphone with Neck strap
3. Driver Disk
4. USB Cable
5. Quick Guide
6. Li-ion Battery
Note: The Li-ion battery is located in the Multi-Functional MP3/Storage
Drive.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
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Function Keys
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1. Battery Slide open to insert an Li-ion battery here.
2. Hold Switch Switch to hold position to prevent any miss
touching while this MP3/Storage Drive is
recording or playing.
3. USB Connector Cap Remove the cap when connecting the
MP3/Storage Drive to the computer.
4. USB Connector Connect one end of the supplied USB
cable.
5. Play/Pause In music playback/Voice mode, press to
play or pause the playback; in FM mode,
press to select the stored favorite stations
one by one.
6. Volume+/- Press +/- button to increase or decrease the
volume level.
7. MENU Press down the button or push it to the
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right or to the left to make various
adjustment.
8. Fn Press to select FM station mode.
9. REC Press to start or stop the FM or voice
recording.
10. MIC Microphone
11. Earphone jack Plug the supplied earphone here.
12. Line-in jack Accepts input from external microphones,
or other audio line-in devices (e.g. audio
CD player, stereo walkman and etc.)
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LCD Display
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1. Hold (Lock) Switch Indicates when the Hold function is
2. Playback Status Displays the music or voice files playback
3. Volume Displays the volume status.
4. A to B Repeat Indicates when A to B Repeat function is
5. Repeat Mode Indicates play mode that includes Normal,
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status.
enabled.
Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle, and
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Shuffle Repeat.
6. Equalizer Indicates the EQ mode settings, which
include Normal, Classical, POP, Rock, and
Jazz.
7. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status.
8. Playing File Name Displays the current file name that is being
played.
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Replacement of Battery
1. Remove the USB connector cap
2. Slide open the battery cover.
3. Insert a new battery and make sure the battery is inserted into the
correct alignment.
4. Slide back the battery cover.
5. Press the Play/Pause「 」button to check the capacity of the battery.
Battery Status
6. If you cannot read the Battery Status on the Display when the battery is
inserted, please return to step 1 and once again make sure the battery
is inserted into the correct alignment.
Empty Full
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Battery Consuming Reference
Category of Battery Recording Playing
Li-ion battery 420mA/hr Max 16 hours for voice
or FM radio recording
Note:
1. Use only battery of the same kind as replacement.
2. Make sure the battery is taken out if you are not going to use this
drive for a long period of time.
Max 16 hours for audio
playback
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Battery Charging
The battery is recharged whenever the MP3/Storage Drive connects to the
USB port on the power-on Desktop or Laptop. The screen will be changed
to charging mode until battery is fully charged.
Note: It takes around 2.5 hours when the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
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Hold Switch
This MP3/Storage Drive provides a Hold Switch, which is located on the side
of the Drive for preventing any miss touching while the Drive is recording or
playing. Once the hold switch is slide to the lock position, all function keys
on the Drive will be disabled instantly.
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Chapter 3. Basic Usage
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Connecting the MP3/Storage Drive to Your Computer
1. Remove the USB connector cap.
2. Plug one end of the supplied USB cable to your computer, and plug the
other end to the MP3/Storage Drive to start connection.
3. And the MP3/Storage Drive should be detected by the operation system
automatically.
Note: If the operation system of your computer is Microsoft® Windows®
98SE, a hardware driver for the MP3/Storage Drive will be required.
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Hardware Installation for Microsoft® Windows® 98SE only
For Microsoft® Windows® 98SE operation system, it will automatically
detect the new hardware when the MP3/Storage Drive is first connected to
your computer. Please follow the following instructions to install the driver
for this MP3/Storage Drive.
1. Click Next to continue.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device to continue.
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3. Insert the provided disk, and select CD-ROM to continue.
4. Click Next to continue.
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