Acer MF-580 User Manual

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

Battery Consuming Reference ........................................................ 12

Battery Charging ....................................................................................... 13

Hold Switch................................................................................................ 14

Chapter 3. Basic Usage ...................................................................................... 15

Connecting the MP3/Storage Drive to Your Computer......................... 16

Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only ....................................... 17

Utility Installation....................................................................................... 20

Firmware update.........................................................................................24

Power On and Off..................................................................................... 27

Editing Sound Tracks (Files) ......................................................................28

Music Playback .......................................................................................... 30

Normal Playback .............................................................................. 30

Select the Next or Previous Track (File) ..........................................30

Fast-Forward or Rewind ..................................................................31

Volume Adjusting ............................................................................ 31

Delete a Track (File)..........................................................................31

Delete All Tracks (Files).................................................................... 32

EQ Settings ................................................................................................34

Repeat Settings..........................................................................................35

FM Radio Mode......................................................................................... 36

Select FM Radio Mode .................................................................... 36

Select FM Station............................................................................. 37

Storing a Favorite Station................................................................ 37

Selecting the Stored Favorite Station .............................................38

Recording Radio Broadcast ............................................................. 38

Play a Recorded FM Voice File ........................................................ 39

Delete a Recorded FM Voice File .................................................... 40

Delete All FM Voice Files ................................................................. 41

Switch between Music Playback or FM mode ........................................ 42

Switch from Music Playback mode to FM mode...........................42

Switch from FM mode to Music Playback mode...........................42

Voice Recording.........................................................................................43

Voice Recording............................................................................... 43

Play a Recorded Voice File............................................................... 45

Delete a Recorded Voice File...........................................................46

Delete All Voice Files........................................................................47

Language Learning Function.................................................................... 48

Menu Mode............................................................................................... 49

Other Settings............................................................................................54

Backlight........................................................................................... 54

Contrast............................................................................................ 55

Power Off .........................................................................................56

Record Rate ......................................................................................58

Language.......................................................................................... 59

USB Flash Disk ...........................................................................................60

Appendix A. Specifications ................................................................................ 61

Chapter 1. Introduction

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.

 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.

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 insert an AAA battery into the battery container located on

the back of the Drive.

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.

Unpack

1. Multi-Functional MP3/Storage Drive

2. Earphone

3. Driver Disk

4. USB Cable

5. Quick Guide

Chapter 2. Getting Started

Function Keys

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1. Battery Slide open to insert a 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

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

players, stereo walkman and etc.).

LCD Display

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,

enabled.

status.

enabled.

Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle, and

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.

Battery Consuming Reference

Category of Battery Recording Playing

Li-ion battery 420mA/hr Max 16 hours for voice

or FM radio recording

Max 16 hours for audio

playback

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.

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.

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.

Chapter 3. Basic Usage

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.

3. And the MP3/Storage Drive should be detected by the operation system

automatically.

Note: If the operation system of your computer is Windows 98SE, a

hardware driver for the MP3/Storage Drive will be required.

Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only

For 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.

3. Insert the provided disk, and select CD-ROM to continue.

4. Click Next to continue.

5. Click Finish, and the driver is installed successful.

Utility Installation

The Acer Multi-functional MP3/Storage Drive provides a useful utility for

upgrading the latest firmware provided by Acer via the Internet. To install

this utility, simply insert the supplied disc into the computer, then follow the

on-screen instructions.

1. Click Next to continue.

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