iAudio E3 Operation Manual

User’s Guide ver. 1.0 EN

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Product specification may change without notice.
Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.

+ COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Thank you for purchasing a COWON product.

We do our utmost to deliver DIGITAL PRIDE to our customers.
This manual contains information on how to use the product and the precautions to take during use.
If you familiarize yourself with this manual, you will have a more enjoyable digital experience.

Introduction to website

+ The address of the product-related website is http://www.COWON.com.
+ You can download the latest information on our products and the most recent firmware updates from our

website.
+ For first-time users, we provide an FAQ section and a user guide.
+ Become a member of the website by using the serial number on the back of the product to register the

product.
You will then be a registered member.
+ Once you become a registered member, you can use the one-to-one enquiry service to receive online

customer advice.
You can also receive information on new products and events by e-mail.

+ COPYRIGHT NOTICE

General

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COWON is a registered trademark of COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

+ COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. owns the copyright to this manual, and any unauthorized distribution of its contents, whether in part

or in its entirety, is strictly prohibited.
+ COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. complies with laws and regulations related to records, disks, videos and games. Users are also

encouraged to comply with the relevant laws and regulations.
+ As soon as you purchase the product, visit the website (http://www.COWON.com), and become a registered member.
You will benefit from various member services.
+ This manual is based on product specifications, and various exemplary texts, illustrations, pictures, detailed functions and H/W

and S/W specifications contained herein can be altered without any prior notice by the copyright owner.

BBE information

+ BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE name and information as applied to this product, in compliance with

USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
+ BBE and the BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

+ CONTENTS

Before you start! 6

Precautions
Package Components

Basic Use 10

Names of Parts and Functions
Buttons
Power Connection/ Charging
Connecting and Disconnecting the PC
Firmware Upgrade
Mode Description
Touch Pad
Music
Fitness
Recorder
Settings

Additional 24

Product Specification

Troubleshooting 26

Before you start!

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Precautions

As these precautions are provided for the correct use of the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize yourself with them.
The company will not be held responsible for any accident that may occur due to the failure to heed these precautions. The following
information applies commonly to all products manufactured and produced by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

+ Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in this manual.
+ Handle manual, product package materials, accessories, etc with care to prevent cuts and injuries to your body.
+ Do not view videos, pictures and texts stored in your player while driving a vehicle for your safety. Operating other features of the player is also danger-

ous and may cause fatal accidents while driving.

+ The wearing of earphones while operating a vehicle, exercising, or walking may impair, mask or prevent recognition of emergency signals, alarms, and

announcements. Doing so may also be unlawful

depending on the region.
+ Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface as it may cause fading. In this case, wipe the soiled area carefully with a soft cloth.
+ Do not expose the player in either cold weather of under

fatal damages to your player.

+ Do not expose the player to water or keep it in a damp or humid location for an extended period of time. If the player is damaged from moisture as

described above, product failure is then classified as a user’s misuse.

+ Take extra care not to apply external shock or pressure when using products with displays(LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad). Warranty may be voided if

damage occurs due the aforementioned circumstances.

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or hot temperature over

40℃(104˚F)

such as inside automobiles. This may cause

Before you start!

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Precautions

+ Do not attempt to disassemble the player. Disassembly will void the warranty and the unit will be permanently disqualified from any warranty services.
+ Do not mix directions when connecting cables to your player or PC. Connecting cables incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Also, do not bend or

press connection cables with heavy objects.

+ If you smell something burning or feel excessive heat while using the product, press the RESET button to stop operation and contact the place of

purchase.

+ Touching the player with wet hands may cause damages and malfunctions. Handle the power plug only with dry hands (otherwise an electric shock

may occur).

+ Listening at high volume(85 dB and above) for an extended period of time may harm your hearing.
+ For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD screen will not overly strain your eyes.
+ Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions.
+ In case of using this device primarily for a storage device, it is recommended to back up all data before use. COWON SYSTEMS Inc. is not responsible

for any data loss due to hardware failure.

+ All data stored in the player may become deleted when being serviced. Our Service Center does not back up files while repairing players. Please note

that COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. is not responsible for any data loss from products entrusted to us for service.

+ Keep the player in cool and ventilated places, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation and damages to internal circuitry or LCD screen.
+ For your own safety, it is recommended that customers use the USB power adaptor and USB cable approved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
+ If you are using a product that comes with an AC power adaptor, please use the genuine charger offered by COWON.

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Before you start!

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Precautions

+ When connecting to a PC, use only USB ports on the mother board or a USB Host card. Using an external USB hub may not guarantee proper

operation(e.g. USB ports on a keyboard or an external USB hub).
+ When formatting the built-in memory, select the file system specified in the manual((e.g. FAT32 / FAT16 / NTFS).
+ Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and USB power adaptor during lightning or thunder storm, to prevent danger to the user or the risk

of fire hazards.
+ Keep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as they can cause malfunctions.
+ Do not drop or expose the product to hard impact. This may result in malfunctions and/or unit failure, voiding the warranty.
+ If you find any abnormalities with the battery such as swelling, press the RESET button immediately to stop the operation and contact the place of

purchase.
+ The price of the product may fluctuate due to unexpected commercial conditions. COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. accepts no liability to compensate for any

price fluctuation.
+ <For MAC OS users>
‘EJECT’ procedure must be performed when removing the product from the PC.

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Before you start!

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Package Components

iAUDIO E3

Quick Guide

Earphones Simple USB Connector

* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.

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