Element AireoTM, Aireo User Manual

User Guide

Table Of Contents

Aireo User Guide................................................................................................................1

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1

Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player.................................................................... 1

Element Aireo MP3 Player............................................................................................. 2

Communications Regulation Information....................................................................... 2

FCC Compliance Statement........................................................................................ 2

Radio and Television Interference..........................................................................2

Industry Canada Statement..................................................................................... 3

Safety and Handling........................................................................................................ 3

Introduction................................................................................................................. 3

Caring for Your MP3 Player....................................................................................... 4

Caring for Aireo's Battery........................................................................................... 4

Before You Begin........................................................................................................... 4

Introduction................................................................................................................. 4

Package Contents........................................................................................................ 4

Website Information ................................................................................................... 5

Documentation and Software...................................................................................... 5

Minimum System Requirements................................................................................. 5

Picture of Aireo........................................................................................................... 6

Basic Connections....................................................................................................... 7

Introduction............................................................................................................. 7

AC Power Adapter.................................................................................................. 8

Aireo Headphones................................................................................................... 8

USB......................................................................................................................... 8

Additional Accessories ........................................................................................... 9

Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync.............................................................................. 9

Introduction................................................................................................................. 9

Installing SoniqSync on Your PC............................................................................... 9

Introduction............................................................................................................. 9

Getting Started...................................................................................................... 10

Starting the Installation Wizard............................................................................ 10

Running the Installation Wizard........................................................................... 10

Uninstalling SoniqSync ........................................................................................12

Opening SoniqSync ..............................................................................................13

Upgrading SoniqSync Software................................................................................ 13

Introduction........................................................................................................... 13

Upgrading SoniqSync........................................................................................... 13

Upgrading a Player ...............................................................................................14

Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host.............................................................. 15

Introduction............................................................................................................... 15

Wireless and USB Overview.................................................................................... 16

Wireless Information ............................................................................................16

USB Information................................................................................................... 17

Making a USB Connection to SoniqSync................................................................. 18

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Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync ..........................................................18

Making an Ad Hoc Connection from Your Laptop to Your Player ......................... 19

Configuring the Laptop for Ad Hoc Networking .................................................20

Configuring the Laptop to use the new Ad Hoc Network:................................... 20

Enabling WEP on Your Player............................................................................. 21

Making a Wireless Ad Hoc Connection from Aireo to SoniqSync on your Laptop

............................................................................................................................... 21

Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host .................. 21

Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo............................................................. 22

Editing a Wireless Network for Your Player............................................................ 22

Removing a Wireless Network for Your Player....................................................... 23

Creating Playlists.......................................................................................................... 23

Introduction............................................................................................................... 23

Creating a Playlist Using Musicmatch Jukebox....................................................... 24

Creating a Playlist Using Windows Media Player.................................................... 25

Adding Songs to the My Favorites Playlist Using Windows Media Player............. 25

Using Aireo................................................................................................................... 26

Introduction............................................................................................................... 26

Aireo Features........................................................................................................... 27

Introduction........................................................................................................... 27

Application Software............................................................................................ 28

Basic Aireo Functions........................................................................................... 29

Aireo Status............................................................................................................... 31

Introduction........................................................................................................... 31

Application Status................................................................................................. 32

Aireo Battery Status.............................................................................................. 32

Current Status........................................................................................................ 32

FM Transmit Status .............................................................................................. 33

MP3 Player................................................................................................................ 33

Introduction........................................................................................................... 33

Displaying Music Information.............................................................................. 34

Adding a Song to My Favorites from Aireo......................................................... 34

Fast Forwarding or Rewinding a Song ................................................................. 34

Accessing the MP3 Player from the MODE Button............................................. 35

Browsing through Your Music ............................................................................. 35

Playing a Single .................................................................................................... 36

Selecting Preferences............................................................................................ 38

FM Stereo.................................................................................................................. 45

Introduction........................................................................................................... 45

Listening to the FM Stereo ...................................................................................46

Selecting a Station Manually................................................................................ 46

Using the SEEK Feature....................................................................................... 46

Using the SCAN Feature ......................................................................................47

SoniqSync................................................................................................................. 47

Introduction........................................................................................................... 47

Refreshing a Playlist on Aireo.............................................................................. 48

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Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync ......................................................49

Setting Up Aireo for a Network Connection ........................................................ 50

HotSpotz ...................................................................................................................56

Introduction........................................................................................................... 56

Finding Wireless Hotspots.................................................................................... 56

FM Transmitter......................................................................................................... 57

Introduction........................................................................................................... 57

Playing Aireo Music on your Radio ..................................................................... 57

SD/MMC Flash Storage............................................................................................ 57

Introduction........................................................................................................... 57

Playing Music on Your SD Card.......................................................................... 58

Aireo Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 58

Introduction............................................................................................................... 58

Platform Specifications............................................................................................. 58

Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 59

Audio Specifications................................................................................................. 60

License Agreement ....................................................................................................... 61

Index .................................................................................................................................69

Aireo User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Aireo™ User Guide. This document describes how to use the Element™ Aireo™ MP3 Player.

This document covers:

• Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player

• Element Aireo MP3 Player

• Communications Regulation Information

• Safety and Handling

• Before You Begin

• Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync

• Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host

• Using Aireo

• Aireo Technical Specifications

• License Agreement

Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player

Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Element™ Aireo™ MP3 Player. Advanced features found only on Aireo are now at your fingertips. Your music, your way! Aireo now provides access to your music through Wi-Fi (wireless) technology. Aireo’s 1.5GB hard drive will store more than 300 4-minute songs for you that can be refreshed when you wish through wireless synchronization. Aireo includes:

• MP3/WMA Player

• FM Stereo

• FM Transmitter

• SD/MMC Card drive

• USB Connectivity

• Behind-the-head Headphones

• Backlit LCD Display

• AC Power Adaptor (120/220V)

• Long Lasting Rechargeable Battery

• Deluxe Carrying Case

Note: SoniqCast does not supply a software CD with this product. All of the software and documents are stored on the internal hard drive for Aireo. See Installing SoniqSync on

Your PC for instructions on how to install the SoniqSync Host software on your PC.

Thank you for purchasing an Element Aireo MP3 Player. The latest technology in portable audio!

Aireo User Guide

Element Aireo MP3 Player

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SoniqCast LLC. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, for any purpose without written permission of SoniqCast, LLC. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.

The Software License Agreement is located in License Agreement

at the end of this

document.

January 2004

All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This MP3 Player complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference

This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If not installed and used properly – it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specification in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your MP3 Player system is causing

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interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the MP3 Player or one of the peripheral devices.

If your MP3 Player system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move the computer to one side or the other of the television.

• Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.

• Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or

radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on

circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult a SoniqCast-authorized service provider or SoniqCast. See the service and support information available in this users guide. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SoniqCast LLC could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate this product.

This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of SoniqCast peripheral devices and SoniqCast shielded cables and connectors between MP3 Player system components. It is important that you use SoniqCast peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain SoniqCast peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through a SoniqCast-authorized dealer. For non-SoniqCast peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matéteriel brouilleur du Canada.

Safety and Handling

Introduction

This section covers:

• Caring for Your MP3 Player

• Caring for Aireo's Battery

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Caring for Your MP3 Player

Although Aireo is quite robust, please observe safety and handling instructions:

1. Do not store or use Aireo in areas exceeding 45° C, or 113° F.

2. Do not subject Aireo to excessive force or impact.

3. Keep Aireo away from excessive moisture.

4. Do not expose Aireo to heat or flame.

5. Keep Aireo away from strong magnetic fields.

6. Please do not dismantle.

7. Store Aireo out of direct sunlight.

8. Do not crush or puncture

Caring for Aireo's Battery

Aireo contains a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is NOT removable. Please observe the following precautions:

1. Do not attempt to remove Aireo’s internal battery. Please contact our Technical

Support personnel for service of the battery.

2. Aireo’s battery must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations.

Before You Begin

Introduction

This section covers the following topics:

• Package Contents

• Website Information

• Documentation and Software

• Minimum System Requirements

• Picture of Aireo

• Basic Connections

Package Contents

The following items are included with your Aireo purchase:

• Aireo 1.5 Gig MP3 Player

• Stereo Headphones

• USB Cable

• AC Power Adapter

• Quick Start Guide

• Deluxe Carry Case

• Limited Warranty

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Website Information

Visit the Aireo website (www.soniqcast.com) for additional information and support, including:

• Aireo Software and Firmware Updates

• Online Technical Support

• Troubleshooting

• FAQs

• How-To Tutorials (in progress)

• Documentation

• Accessories

• Product Information

Documentation and Software

The software necessary for your Aireo player and Host PC are included on the Aireo player hard-drive. See Installing SoniqSync on Your PC

and Connecting Your Player to

a SoniqSync Host in this document for instructions on installing SoniqSync and

connecting to the SoniqSync Host on your PC.

• An Installation Wizard will guide you through the installation process.

• Internet connection is required for proper installation.

The Aireo player comes with the following documents:

• Aireo Quick Start Guide - This document is provided in hard copy and PDF

format. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® is required to view this document.

• Aireo User Guide - This document is provided in PDF format and Online Help. It

is available when you install SoniqSync and access the SoniqSync Online Help.

• SoniqSync Online Help - This document is available through the SoniqSync

software.

How do I access these documents from my computer?

1. On your PC, select Start > All Programs > SoniqCast to display the available

documents.

2. Click the HELP button on any of the SoniqSync dialogs or press the F1 key.

3. Go to our Website and view Customer Service at: www.soniqcast.com

Minimum System Requirements

The following is required as a minimum for your Aireo host PC operations:

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP

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• Intel® Pentium II 200 MHz, AMD®-K6-2® 200 MHz or better processor

(Pentium III 450 MHz or higher recommended)

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 port connection

• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• 20 MB free hard disk space (more if storing music files)

• Internet connection for Internet content downloading and website support

• Installed Mouse

• SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)

• 802.11 B/G Wireless Access Point required for wireless PC to player transfers

• Computer administrator permissions to install and run SoniqSync

Picture of Aireo

Aireo User Guide

Basic Connections

Introduction

Aireo comes with an AC power adapter, headphones, and a USB cable. Additional accessories may be purchased. This section describes items that can be connected to your Aireo.

This section covers:

• AC Power Adapter

• Aireo Headphones

• USB

• Additional Accessories

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AC Power Adapter

CHARGE AIREO’S BATTERY! With Aireo’s design, take it with you wherever you go. Occasionally you will need to charge the internal battery pack installed in your Aireo player. You may use Aireo when connected to an external power source as well. There are three ways to charge the Aireo battery:

• AC Power Adapter – Connect the AC power adapter to the connection port

found at the bottom of your player. The AC adapter recharges the battery from 0% to 60-70% of its capacity in about 2 hours. The battery will be fully charge in about 4 hours. A red light appears in the LED dome LED when charging the player in Standby mode.

1. Plug the AC adapter into and electrical outlet.

2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to Aireo.

3. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon displays four solid bars

on your player or, the red dome LED will turn off.

4. Disconnect the adapter from Aireo – and enjoy.

• Desktop Player Dock (Optional) – Place Aireo into the Desktop Player Dock

accessory. The Player Dock accessory provides power for your Aireo and an interface to your stereo system or computer. The Player Dock is a convenient way to store Aireo and charge the battery.

• Auto-Dock Accessory (12 V Adaptor) – While traveling; plug Aireo into your

automobile’s power jack. You can listen to music transmitted from Aireo to your car stereo while keeping Aireo’s battery fully charged.

Aireo Headphones

You can connect one or TWO sets of headphones to your Aireo player. Plug headphones firmly into either jack on top of the player. Enjoy your music and share it with a friend!

Your headphones also work as an antenna when using the FM stereo feature.

USB

Initially, connect Aireo into the USB port on your computer using the USB cable shipped with Aireo to upload important software and information for your Aireo player system. See Installing SoniqSync on Your PC

for more information on installing software. The USB connection also provides another way to download music to Aireo through the SoniqSync Host on your PC.

When you connect Aireo to a SoniqSync Host, Aireo appears as a local storage device under My Computer on your PC. Double-click or open Aireo’s drive letter to view files on Aireo’s internal hard-drive (HDD).

Note: Never move or delete any system folders on your Aireo hard drive. These files are required to allow proper operation of your Aireo player.

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Additional Accessories

Element provides the following accessories for Aireo:

• Desktop Player Docking Station – Provides a power cradle for your Aireo. The

Docking Station also provides:

• USB connectivity – For connecting to your PC

• SPIDIF Digital Audio-Out Jack – For digital home stereo

• Headphone Jack – For computer input

• Analog Line-Out Jack – For external speakers

• Vehicle Player Docking Station – Provides a power cradle for your Aireo in

your car!

• Power is provided through a 12V connector

• Audio Output Tee connector

• Enabled On/Off feature

Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync

Introduction

This section describes how to:

• Install the SoniqSync Host on your PC. The SoniqSync Host is an application

installed on your PC that you can use to mange the music content on your Aireo MP3 player.

• Upgrade the SoniqSync software on your PC and Aireo player.

This section covers:

• Installing SoniqSync on Your PC

• Upgrading SoniqSync Software

Installing SoniqSync on Your PC

Introduction

Installing SoniqSync on you PC is very simple. The installation process begins when you initially connect your Aireo player to your computer through the USB port connection. Aireo system software and SoniqSync application software is uploaded to your PC so your PC can become a SoniqSync Host. Just follow the Installation Wizard. See Getting

Started for more information.

This section covers:

• Getting Started

• Starting the Installation Wizard

• Running the Installation Wizard

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• Uninstalling SoniqSync

• Opening SoniqSync

Getting Started

1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to your Aireo player and an electrical outlet.

If your Aireo is new, the internal battery may not be fully charged.

2. Connect your Aireo to a USB port on your PC using the USB cable shipped with

Aireo and power on Aireo.

3. Start the Installation Wizard. For more information, see Starting the Installation

Wizard.

Starting the Installation Wizard

This procedure manually starts the SoniqSync Installation Wizard.

Note: Before you install and run SoniqSync, make sure you are logged into your PC as a user with administrator permissions.

1. Verify that communications is established between your PC and your Aireo.

Microsoft® Windows 2000 may automatically open a window for Aireo. If so, go to step 3.

2. Double-click the My Computer

icon on your Windows desktop. It may appear to your PC as a Local Disk in My Computer.

3. Double-click the

drive to view files and folders stored on your Aireo.

4. Double-click the setup.exe file to start the SoniqSync Installation Wizard.

5. Follow the dialogs provided in the SoniqSync Installation Wizard to install

SoniqSync. For more information, see Running the Installation Wizard

Note: If you cannot start the SoniqSync Installation Wizard or the installation procedure fails to install the SoniqSync or Aireo software correctly, please visit us at

www.soniqcast.com

for additional instructions and customer support.

Running the Installation Wizard

The SoniqSync Installation Wizard guides you through the installation of applications on your PC for your Aireo player. With an active Internet communication on your PC,

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SoniqSync will install the most recent version of Aireo firmware to provide the latest available features for your Aireo.

SoniqSync also lets you to add your Aireo to the Installed Players panel on the SoniqSync dialog as part of the installation process. Once installed, you can begin copying your favorite playlists to Aireo. Download SoniqSync on any host computer you want to associate with your Aireo.

The SoniqSync Installation Wizard installs the following applications and documents:

• SoniqSync for Aireo

• Windows Media® Player – 9 Series (Required Installation)

• MUSICMATCH® Jukebox

• Documentation and Support information is provided for your use

Please note:

• Software installation may be cancelled at any time

• Software installation may be uninstalled later if desired (See Uninstalling

SoniqSync for more information.)

The steps for running the Installation Wizard are described in the following paragraphs:

1. From the Custom Setup window, select

the applications you want to install and click the Next > button. The SoniqSync for Aireo dialog appears.

2. Click the Next > button to continue.

3. Review the information and click the

Next > button.

4. Review the License Agreement, select "

I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click the Next > button

to continue.

5. Enter your User name and

Organization. You may choose to make SoniqSync available to all users of your PC, or just the current user. Click the Next > button to continue.

6. The Installation Wizard will install SoniqSync in the specified directory. If the

current directory is acceptable, click the Next > button.

You may choose another directory by clicking the Change... button.

7. Review the information in the Current Settings dialog. If you need to change any

settings, click the < Back button. If the information is correct, click the Install button to continue.

The Installation Wizard will install SoniqSync application files on your PC, when

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it is completed, the SoniqSync InstallShield Wizard indicates the installation has successfully completed.

8. Click the Finish button to close the dialog. Congratulations! You have

successfully installed SoniqSync.

Note that if you did not install additional applications in step 2, the SoniqSync Installation Wizard will automatically start SoniqSync. If you selected to install additional applications in step 2, SoniqSync automatically initiates the installation of these applications. Follow the installation instructions in Installation Wizard to complete the installation of these applications.

Note that you may also start SoniqSync at any time by double-clicking the SoniqSync icon located in the System Tray. These applications require a restart of you computer before you can continue the SoniqSync installation. Click Yes when the application asks you to restart your PC.

9. When SoniqSync is up and running a final dialog appears allowing you to check

the Internet for the latest updated for SoniqSync and your Aireo. This box is checked “Yes” as a recommended choice and automatically opens the Update Service dialog. (It assumes you have an active connection to the Internet). Go to

Upgrading SoniqSync

Uninstalling SoniqSync

for directions on upgrading SoniqSync.

The steps for uninstalling SoniqSync are described below:

1. Disconnect the USB connecter between the PC and player.

2. Exit the SoniqSync Host on your PC.

Right-click on the

SoniqSync icon in the Windows System Tray and select

Exit to shut down the SoniqSync application.

3. Select Start > Control Panel.

4. Select Add or Remove Programs.

5. Select SoniqSync for the list of currently installed programs and click Remove.

The Add or Remove dialog appears.

6. Click Yes to remove SoniqSync.

7. Restart your PC.

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Opening SoniqSync

Once SoniqSync is installed and running, a SoniqSync icon will appear in your Windows System Tray. There are three ways to access the SoniqSync dialog:

• Open the SoniqSync dialog from the SoniqSync icon in the System Tray (lower

right corner). To do this, right-click on the SoniqSync icon in the lower right corner of the screen. The system tray menu appears. Select Open SoniqSync to display the SoniqSync dialog. You may also double-click the SoniqSync icon in the System Tray.

• Launch SoniqSync from the Windows Start > All Programs menu.

• Double-click the SoniqSync desktop icon.

Note that you can also close SoniqSync from the System Tray. To do this, right-click on the SoniqSync icon in the Windows System Tray and select Exit to shut down the SoniqSync application.

Note: If exit you SoniqSync, you mix schedules will not run. Click the X button on the SoniqSync dialog to dismiss the dialog when you are not using the application. This will allow SoniqSync to run in the background while you perform other tasks on your PC.

Upgrading SoniqSync Software

Introduction

This section describes how to upgrade the SoniqSync software on the SoniqSync Host and Aireo.

This section covers:

• Upgrading SoniqSync

• Upgrading a Player

Upgrading SoniqSync

The following procedure describes how to upgrade the SoniqSync Host.

1. If you are installing SoniqSync for the first time, go to step 2. If SoniqSync is

already installed, move your cursor over the banner at the top of the dialog and right-click your mouse to check for the latest updates and select Update Software from the drop down menu .

Note that you can also upgrade SoniqSync by right-clicking on the SoniqSync icon in the System Tray and selecting Upgrade Software.

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The Available Program Updates dialog appears and checks the Internet for the latest updates. If updates are available, the Update Service dialog appears.

2. Click the Show Updates button.

3. Click the Add button to select the updates you want to download.

4. Click the Next > button. The Install Now > and Download buttons appear on this

dialog.

The Install Now > button automatically downloads and installs the updates.

The Download button copies the updates to a directory for later installation.

5. Click the Install Now > button. The Download Status dialog appears. When the

download is complete the Download Complete dialog appears.

6. Click the Finish button to continue. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog appears.

7. Click Setup to continue. The SoniqSync - InstallShield Wizard dialog appears.

8. Place a check mark in the desired boxes for the recommended updates. (Required

updates are already checked.)

9. Click the Next > button to continue.

If SoniqSync is currently opened, the SoniqSync - InstallShield Wizard appears asking you to terminate SoniqSync.

10. Click the OK button to exit SoniqSync and continue the setup. The SoniqSync -

InstallShield Wizard appears.

11. Follow the instructions from step 2 through 9 in Running the Installation Wizard

12. Close the Update Service dialog when you see the message: "Update Status:

Complete".

13. See Upgrading a Player

for instructions on how to add the latest updates to your

Aireo player.

Upgrading a Player

The following procedure describes how to upgrade an Aireo player. If you have more than one player, you can repeat this procedure for each player.

1. Connect your Aireo player through the USB port to the SoniqSync Host on your

PC to download the latest changes to your player. (See Making a USB Connection

to SoniqSync for more information on connecting your player to the SoniqSync

Host.) When the player is connected to the PC the SoniqSync - Player Upgrade dialog appears.

Note that if you just installed SoniqSync and are upgrading your player for the first time, you may have to unplug the USB cable and connect the USB cable again to upgrade the player.

What do I do if I see Version Mismatch on the screen of my Aireo?

The following message may appear on the Aireo screen when you are connected to the SoniqSync Host through a wireless connection:

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Version Mismatch Connect via USB To resolve Mismatch

This message indicates that SoniqSync version on your SoniqSync host does not match the SoniqSync version on your Aireo. If you see this message, disconnect the wireless connection and connect the player through the USB port to the SoniqSync Host to upgrade the player.

2. Click Upgrade to continue. SoniqSync installs firmware on the player.

Uploading Firmware will appear in the Status field of the SoniqSync dialog and the Progress field will be active. When finished, a message appears stating that SoniqSync has finished uploading firmware.

3. Look at the display screen on your Aireo. If you are connected through the USB

port, you will see "Remove USB cable" displayed on the screen. Remove the

USB cable.

4. Select Continue and press the Play/Select button.

5. Plug the AC adapter into Aireo if you see the following message:

Battery level too low

6. Press any key on the player to continue. You will see the following message:

Firmware Upgrade in progress

Warning: Do not interrupt (may take 3 to 4 minutes)

When the player completes the upgrade, you will see the following message:

Firmware Upgrade Complete Aireo will power down

Press any key to continue

7. Press any key on Aireo to power down the player.

8. Connect the USB cable and power on the player to access the latest updates.

Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host

Introduction

From the SoniqSync™ view on your Aireo player you can wirelessly connect to the SoniqSync Host installed on a PC. You can use a wireless connection through a Wireless Access Point (WAP) to perform many of the features SoniqSync provides: like wirelessly and automatically transferring music to your Aireo player.

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You can also connect to you SoniqSync host via a USB cable.

This section assumes that you have installed SoniqSync as described in Installing

SoniqSync on Your PC and you are ready to set up a connection between your Aireo

player and the SoniqSync Host. The topics in this section describe how to set up and run USB and wireless connections from your Aireo to your SoniqSync Host.

This section covers:

• Wireless and USB Overview

• Making a USB connection to SoniqSync

• Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync

• Making an Ad Hoc Connection from Your Laptop to Your Player

• Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host

• Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo

• Editing a Wireless Network for Your Player

• Removing a Wireless Network for Your Player

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