IRiver AK100 User Guide
INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
CONTENTS
Getting Started
What's in the Box?
AK100 at a Glance
Powering Up & Charging
Connecting & Syncing
Using iriver Plus 4
Basics
Basic Operation
Listening to Music
Bluetooth Setup
Settings
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Troubleshooting
and Other Resources
Safety Precautions
Troubleshooting
Copyright
Certification
Registered Trademarks
Addendum
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User Guide
What's in
the Box?
AK100 at
a Glance
Components may be changed without notice to
improve the performance or quality of the product.
AK100
Micro USB cable
Pouch: Use the pouch to protect the AK100 from scratches.
Micro USB cable: Connect the Micro USB cable to a
PC to charge the AK100.
Quick start guide: Basic guide to using the AK100.
Warranty information: Please keep the AK100 warranty
in a safe place in the event your AK100 needs servicing.
Manual: Please read the manual saved as a PDF file in
the AK100 before use.
Product appearance, printed and engraved information
may vary depending on the model.
Earphone /
OPTICAL OUT Port
Power
Quick start guide &
warranty information
Micro SD Card slot
Pouch
OPTICAL IN Port Micro USB Port
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User Guide
Previous/
Rewind
Play/Pause
Next/
Volume
Touch
LCD
Fast forward
Earphone / OPTICAL OUT Port:
Plug in the earphone and output sound through the
earphone jack.
Use an optical cable to play music stored in the product
on an external device with a SPDIF-IN (Optical Audio) port.
Power: Short Press - Power the LCD screen on and off.
Long Press - Power the device on and off.
OPTICAL IN Port: Use an optical cable to play music
stored in an external device with a SPDIF-OUT (Optical
Audio) port on the device.
Micro SD Card Slot: Insert a Micro SD card into the
device to access its stored files.
Micro USB Ports: Connect the product to the computer
and/or to charge the AK100.
Previous/Rewind: Short Press - Replay previous track.
Long Press - Rewind.
Play/Pause: Short Press - Play/Pause.
Long Press - Display the playback screen.
Next/Fast Forward: Short Press - Play the next track.
Long Press - Fast forward.
Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust volume.
Touch LCD: Display and touch the screen start.
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User Guide
Powering
Up &
Charging
Power on/off
Press and hold the [ ] power on/off key to power on.
1.
2. During stand-by mode, Press and hold the [ ]
power on/off key to power off.
This product has an automatic power saving function to
prevent excessive battery consumption. If there is no key
operation within the prescribed period [Settings - power
settings - automatically turn off], the device will be
automatically powered off. (See page 18)
Power on/off the screen
1. During stand-by mode, press and hold the [ ]
power on/off key to power off.
2. Briefly pressing the [ ] power on/off key once to
power on the screen.
This product has an automatic screen off function to
prevent excessive battery consumption. According to the
[Settings - power settings - turn off the screen] setting, the
screen will be automatically powered off if there is no key
operation within the prescribed period. (See page 18)
Using the reset function
1. Should the product stop unexpectedly during
operation and the keys are no longer responsive,
press the [ ] previous/rewind key and [ ] power
on/off key simultaneously for 7 seconds to reset the product.
When using the reset function, the current time and
memory data will not be deleted. Do not use the reset
function while the product is in use. Doing so may
seriously damage the memory.
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User Guide
Charging
1. Turn on your PC or Mac.
Use the Micro USB cable and connect the AK100 to the
2.
computer to automatically charge the built-in battery.
Use only the Micro USB cable included with the product to
ensure safe operation.
Check that it is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port.
Connecting to a low-power USB port (some keyboards,
USB hubs without their own power supply, etc.), may
prevent normal charging.
Once the computer goes into standby mode, the device
may not be charged.
Complete charging time is about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
(Fully discharged, with power off)
Charge the product while it is powered off. When charging
during normal operation, the full charge display may not be shown.
Using the product during charging may require additional
time for a full charge or the battery may not fully recharge.
Charge and keep the product at room temperature.
Exposure to excessive heat or cold may adversely affect
charging performance.
Battery performance may decline with age and number of recharges.
Connecting
& Syncing
Connecting the earphone
1. Plug in the earphone to the earphone jack of the AK100.
Connecting to a computer
1. Power on the AK100 and PC or Mac.
2. When using the Micro USB cable to connect AK100
to the computer. The connection mode selection
window will be displayed on the screen.
- Charging & playing: The AK100 can function normally
while being recharged.
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User Guide
- Connect a removable disk: Transfer data while
connected to a computer.
Connect the computer and the AK100 when all functions
are stopped.
Use only the Micro USB cable provided with the AK100 to
ensure safe operation.
Connect the computer and the Micro USB cable only after
all functions of the AK100 have been stopped.
Check that the AK100 is connected to a high-power USB
2.0 port. Connecting to a keyboard or a USB hub without
its own power supply may prevent normal operation.
Only the FAT32 file system is supported. Please format the
AK100 accordingly.
Disconnecting from a computer
1. Click the icon displayed in the task bar or desktop of
the computer to safely disconnect the AK100.
2. Click [Ok] to ensure the AK100 can be safely removed.
The icon may be hidden in the task bar depending on the
operating system. For example: For Windows XP, click the
expand icon to display it on the screen.
When using application programs like Windows Explorer
or Windows Media Player, it may be unsafe to remove the
while using the program.
Only remove the AK100 only after exiting all applications
and programs. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored
data.
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