Dell DJ User Manual

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Dell
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Digital Jukebox
CAUTION: Before you set up and operate your device, read and follow the safety instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
1. reset button
2. back button
3. recording button
5. power button
6. integrated microphone
7. headphone connector
8. USB 2.0/1.1 connector
9. button lock switch
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10. DC adapter connector
11. LCD screen
12. scroll dial/select
13. Home button
14. forward/skip forward button
15. play/pause button
16. reverse/skip back button
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NOTICE: Do not use your Dell DJ
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until you have charged the battery for at least 6 hours.
1. Plug the DC adapter into the wall outlet. Then connect the DC adapter to the Dell DJ as shown and charge your device for at least 6 hours.
2. After the battery is charged, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
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Charge the Battery and Turn On the Device Install Software
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NOTICE: Ensure that your device is not connected to your computer during the software installation process.
NOTICE: Close all other applications while installing the software.
1. Insert the Dell DJ Software and Documentation CD into your CD drive. The CD runs automatically, and the installation process begins. If the CD does not run automatically: a Using Windows
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Explorer®or the My Computer icon, navigate to the
drive where you loaded the Dell DJ Software and DocumentationCD.
b Double-click start.exe.
2. When the Dell Digital Jukebox installation screen appears, click OK to start the software installation process. Follow the instructions on the screen and click OK, Next or Yes when prompted.
The software may determine that you have a newer version of MusicMatch already on your computer. If so, you will be asked whether or not you would like to continue installing MusicMatch from the CD. Make your selection to proceed.
If you select "Yes," the installation process will continue. If you select "No" you will be asked if you would like to install the MusicMatch
plug-in for the Dell DJ. You must select "Yes" and install the plug-in, if you intend to use MusicMatch with your Dell DJ.
3. After the software installation is complete, a message appears asking if you want to restart your computer now or later. Select Yes to restart your computer immediately or No if you will restart you computer later.
NOTE: The software is not enabled until after you restart your computer.
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NOTICE: After the software installation is complete and your computer has been re-booted, you can connect your Dell DJ to your computer.
Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable provided to transfer data files or audio tracks.
To connect the device to your computer:
1. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector on your device.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer.
Connect Your Device Transfer Music Play Digital Music
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Using MusicMatch
NOTE: MusicMatch®has the capability to 'rip' or convert music CDs to digital music files on your computer. Refer to the MusicMatch Help tutorial to create digital music files from your music CDs.
1. Start MusicMatch by clicking Start All Programs MusicMatch
MusicMatch Jukebox. The MusicMatch main window appears.
2. Click View Portable Device Manager.
3. With the Portable Device Manager (PDM) open, you can transfer tracks or playlists in a
drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste operation from your computer's MusicMatch Jukebox playlists onto the Dell DJ.
4. To drag-and-drop, locate and click the track or playlist that you want to copy, then drag it to
Dell DJ or one of its playlists.
5. To copy-and-paste, locate and right-click the track or playlist that you want to copy, then click
Copy. Right-click Dell Digital Jukebox or one of its playlists, then click Paste.
Using Dell DJ Explorer
NOTE: When transferring music tracks to your Dell DJ, be sure to transfer them to the Music Library folder of your Dell DJ. If you transfer music files from your PC to the Data Library folder of your Dell DJ, these music tracks will not be playable on your Dell DJ. They are stored on your Dell DJ as data files.
1. Connect the Dell DJ to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Select Start All Programs Dell Dell DJ Explorer Dell DJ Explorer.
or
3. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer, then double-click Dell DJ Explorer.
4. With Dell DJ Explorer open, click F oldersin the Dell DJ Explorer toolbar.
5. Click Dell DJ Explorer in the left window to expand its contents.
6. Click Dell Digital Jukebox beneath Dell DJ Explorer in the left window to expand its
contents.
7. Click Music Library beneath Dell Digital Jukebox in the left window to expand its contents.
8. Using Dell DJ Explorer, locate the track, file or folder you want to copy.
9. To drag-and-drop, locate the track, file or folder that you want to copy, and drag it to the
folder in which you want to place the track, file or folder.
10.To copy-and-paste, right-click the track, file or folder you want to copy and click Copy.
Locate and right-click the folder in which you want to place the copy, and then click Paste. A copy of the track, file or folder is placed in the selected folder.
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The Dell DJ can play tracks in MP3, WMA or WAV file formats. The Dell DJ comes with a few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library.
To play all music tracks:
1.Press the Homebutton on your Dell DJ.
2. Scroll-select Music Library.
3. Scroll-select Play All Music Tracks.
NOTE: Scroll-select means to rotate and then press the scroll dial.
All tracks are added to the Selected Music list. Playback starts after all music tracks have been queued.
NOTE: In addition to playing digital music, you can also use your Dell DJ as a digital recording device and as a data storage device.
Be sure to check the Owner's Manual to learn about using these features.
Also, be sure to periodically check support.dell.com for software and documentation updates for your Dell DJ.
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Finding Information
• Dell Owner’s Manual Details on setting up, configuring, and using your device.
• MusicMatch Help Click
Start
All Programs
MusicMatch. Click
Help in MusicMatch.
• support.dell.com Up-to-date information on your device including the latest software downloads, latest versions of the Owner's Manual, Getting Started placemats and answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003-2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Dell, Dell DJ and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; MusicMatch is a registered trademark of MusicMatch Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
February 2004
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