Dell DJ Ditty User Manual
Dell DJ Ditty™
Owner’s Manual
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or
loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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March 2006 P/N UD342 Rev. A01
Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 About Your Dell DJ Ditty
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Top, Front and Side Views
How to use the Volume/Scroll/Select Dial
Installing Software
Connecting to your Computer & Charging the Battery
Performing a Reset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
. . . . . . . . . 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Contents 3
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2 Using Your Dell DJ Ditty
Playing Digital Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Repeat a Marked Segment (AB mode)
How to Cancel AB mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Managing Files from the Main Menu
Music Library
Play Mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty
Date & Time
Settings & Info
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Transferring Music to the Dell DJ Ditty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . 35
Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch®
to Your Dell DJ Ditty
Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ Ditty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
. . . . . . . . . . . 39
3 Frequently Asked Questions
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4 Contents
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General
Firmware Upgrade
Warning Indications
Troubleshooting
Musicmatch
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Musicmatch Jukebox FAQ
Error Messages
Solutions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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4 Appendix
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Glossary
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contents 5
Finding Information
What are you looking for? Find it here:
How to set up my Dell DJ Ditty
and information on the connectors
and buttons on my Dell DJ Ditty.
Information on using my Dell DJ
Ditty.
Information on using Musicmatch
with my Dell DJ Ditty.
Dell DJ Product News, Accessories,
Downloads, Troubleshooting
information and more.
Connecting to and synchronizing
with a computer.
6 Finding Information
Dell DJ Ditty™ Getting Started
Guide and the Dell DJ Ditty™
Owner’s Manual
Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s Manual
Musicmatch
Start > All Programs>
Click
Musicmatch Jukebox
Help in Musicmatch.
http://www.DJLife.com
Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s Manual
and Musicmatch online help
®
online help
. Click
What are you looking for? Find it here:
Up-to-date information on your
http://support.dell.com
Dell DJ Ditty, including the latest
software downloads, latest versions
of the Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s
Manual, Dell DJ Ditty™ Getting
Started Guide, and answers to
Frequently Asked Questions.
Warranty information Dell DJ Ditty™ Product
Information Guide
My Service Tag Located on the back of the Dell DJ
Ditty
Finding Information 7
1
About Your Dell DJ Ditty
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Dell DJ Ditty™! In this
document, you can find instructions on how to use the key features
of your new Dell DJ Ditty with the accompanying software. You can
also find more sources of useful information in "Finding
Information" on page 6.
Your Dell DJ Ditty comes with a Dell DJ Ditty™ Product Software
CD that you can use to install software onto your computer. The
software includes Musicmatch
Owner’s Manual and Acrobat Reader. You can use this software to
manage your music library and to transfer audio tracks and data
files between your Dell DJ Ditty and your computer. In order to
8 About Your Dell DJ Ditty
®
, a soft copy of the Dell DJ Ditty
transfer these files, your Dell DJ Ditty must be connected directly
to your computer's USB port. See "Installing Software" on page 13
to get started.
After installing the software on your computer, you can use your
Dell DJ Ditty in a number of ways:
• As a digital music player (see "Playing Digital Music" on
page 19), or
• As an FM Radio (see "FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty" on
page 26), or
• As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to the Dell
DJ Ditty" on page 35).
For details about using these features and getting the most out of
your Dell DJ Ditty, see "Using Your Dell DJ Ditty" on page 19.
NOTICE: Dell's Limited Warranty does not cover data loss resulting
from the unlikely failure of the flash memory in the Dell DJ Ditty.
NOTICE: While your Dell DJ Ditty is robust, do not subject it to
excessive force or impact. This may damage your Dell DJ Ditty.
About Your Dell DJ Ditty 9
Top, Front and Side Views
headphone connector
reset button
home/power
button
LCD screen
USB connector
USB protective
cap
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volume/scroll/
select dial
fast forward/
skip forward
play/pause
rewind/
skip back
lanyard
attachment
USB PROTECTIVE CAP -
Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to a computer. This protects the
USB connector.
USB CONNECTOR -
to transfer data files or tracks, and charges the battery.
LCD SCREEN -
Displays operating information.
HOME/POWER BUTTON -
Button.
HEADPHONE CONNECTOR -
headphones.
RESET BUTTON -
responding.
Reset when your Dell DJ Ditty stops
VOLUME/SCROLL/SELECT DIAL -
Scroll to choose item from menu/list. Press in on the dial to select a
highlighted item.
FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD -
within a track.
PLAY/PAUSE -
Starts or pauses a track.
Keep attached at all times when your
Connects your Dell DJ Ditty to a computer
Main Menu/PowerOff/PowerOn
Connects earphones or
Increases or decreases volume.
Goes to next track or moves
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REWIND/SKIP BACK -
Moves to start of current track, or goes to
previous track. Skips to move back within a track.
LANYARD ATTACHMENT -
Connects lanyard.
How to use the Volume/Scroll/Select Dial
The
Volume/Scroll/Select
right), left (scroll-left), or pressed in to make selections, as shown in
the diagram below.
NOTE: Scroll-select means to move the dial in the desired direction
and press in on the scroll dial to select the item.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume.
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dial can be rotated to the right (scroll-
scroll-rightscroll-left
press in
Installing Software
Your Dell DJ Ditty comes with software that helps you create audio
tracks and manage Music Library.
To install software:
NOTE: Ensure that your Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to your
computer during the software installation process.
NOTE: Close all other applications while installing the software.
1
Insert the
drive. The CD runs automatically, and the installation process
begins. If the CD does not run automatically:
a
b
2
When the Dell DJ Ditty installation screen appears, click OK
to start the software installation process. Follow the
instructions on the screen and click
prompted.
Dell DJ Ditty™
Using Windows® Explorer® or the
navigate to the drive where you loaded the
Ditty™
Product Software CD.
Double-click
Product Software CD into your CD
My Computer
CDINSTALLER.EXE
About Your Dell DJ Ditty 13
.
OK, Next
Dell DJ
, or
Yes
icon,
when
NOTE: The software may determine that you have a different version
of Musicmatch already on your computer. If so, you are asked
whether or not you would like to continue installing Musicmatch from
the CD. Make your selection to proceed.
•If you select
must select
Yes
, the installation process continues. You
Yes
if you intend to use Musicmatch with
your Dell DJ Ditty.
•If you select
Select
3
After the software installation is complete, a message appears
No
, you are asked to confirm the selection.
Yes
to quit the installation.
asking if you want to restart your computer now or later.
Select
Yes
to restart your computer immediately or No if you
intend to restart your computer later.
NOTE: The software is not enabled until after you restart
your computer.
4
After restarting your computer, connect your Dell DJ Ditty to
your computer. See "Connecting to your Computer &
Charging the Battery" on page 15.
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Connecting to your Computer & Charging the Battery
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty directly to the USB port of your
computer in order to transfer data files or audio tracks, and to
charge the battery.
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To charge the battery:
Plug your Dell DJ Ditty directly into your computer’s USB port
(see above). Leave the Dell DJ Ditty plugged in for 2.5 hours, in
order to properly charge the battery.
Your Dell DJ Ditty has an integrated, rechargeable, lithium-polymer
battery. Before you use your Dell DJ Ditty for the first time, you
must charge the battery for 2.5 hours. Use the battery icon on your
Dell DJ Ditty’s screen to monitor the battery charge.
While the battery is being charged, the battery icon is animated.
Once the battery is fully charged, the full battery icon is
shown.
During normal operation, the battery icon indicates approximate
remaining battery power, as follows:
4 bars - 79% to 100%
3 bars - 58% to 78%
2 bars - 36% to 57%
1 bar - 16% to 35%
0 bars - 0% to 15%
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NOTE: Do not use your Dell DJ Ditty for the first time until you have
charged the battery for at least 2.5 hours.
NOTE: To charge your Dell DJ Ditty from your computer’s USB
connector, your computer must be turned on.
NOTE: Charge your Dell DJ Ditty at least once a month, even if it is
not being used.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to replace or remove the integrated battery
from your Dell DJ Ditty. You may damage the Dell DJ Ditty
permanently. Any attempt to open your Dell DJ Ditty voids the
warranty.
See "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ Ditty" on page 35 for
information on transferring data files and audio tracks.
Performing a Reset
If your Dell DJ Ditty stops responding, perform a reset.
To p e rf o rm a re se t :
1
Make sure the Dell DJ Ditty is disconnected from the
computer.
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2
Insert the end of a thin object, such as a straightened paper
clip, into the reset button.
NOTICE: Files or tracks that were being transferred may be lost but
other data is normally retained.
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2
Using Your Dell DJ Ditty
Your Dell DJ Ditty can be used in different ways:
• As a digital music player (see below), or
• As an FM Radio (see "FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty" on
page 26), or
• As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to the Dell
DJ Ditty" on page 35).
Playing Digital Music
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume.
Using Your Dell DJ Ditty 19
The Dell DJ Ditty can play tracks in MP3 or WMA file formats. It
also has PlaysForSure support, meaning that you can play
downloaded songs in WMA format with PlaysForSure Digital
Rights Management technology. The Dell DJ Ditty comes with a
few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library.
To load your own music files onto the Dell DJ Ditty, see
"Transferring Music to the Dell DJ Ditty" on page 35.
NOTE: On the "Now Playing" screen, the buttons are defined as
follows:
• Press the
Play/Pause
button to pause or resume playing
atrack.
• Press the
Fast Forward/Skip Forward
button to go to the
next track.
• Press and hold the
Fast Forward/Skip Forward
button to
fast-forward within a track.
• Press the
Rewind/Skip Back
button to go to the start of
the current track, or the start of previous tracks.
• Press and hold the
Rewind/Skip Back
button to rewind
within a track.
• Scroll-right to increase the volume.
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• Scroll-left to decrease the volume.
• Press in on the
Volume/Scroll/Select
dial to switch between
Title, Artist, or Album information (When listening to
audiobooks, press in on the V
olume/Scroll/Select
switch between Title, Author, or Chapter information).
• Press in on and hold the
Volume/Scroll/Select
dial
to switch between lock or unlock keys.
How to Repeat a Marked Segment (AB mode)
NOTE: You can only use AB mode with Music Tracks.
1
Press and hold the
then release to activate the start point for AB mode ( ).
2
With the start point for AB mode activated, while still on the
same track, press and hold the
seconds and then release to activate the stop point for AB
mode ( ). The chosen segment is repeatedly played
until AB mode is cancelled.
Play/Pause
button for 2 seconds and
Play/Pause
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button for 2
dial to
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