Motorola m500 User Manual

m500 Quick Setup Guide

1 Install the battery

2 Charge the battery

4 Play

Congratulations on your purchase of the Motorola m500 Digital Audio Player . The m500 is a port ab le player that provides ma ny hours of MP3 and WMA playback. It features a lighted LCD, a stopwatch, and an FM radio tuner.

Follow steps 1 through 4 to start playing music.

1 Press in the battery cover latch while lifting off the m500’s

back cover.

2 Insert the battery so that the end with the metal contacts will

slide under the metal lip, and then snap the other end into place against the plastic clips.

3 Snap the cover back on. Make sure it’s lined up properly with

the slots in the player body.

The AC adapter uses a Mini USB connector and attaches to the m500 through the USB port. The first time you charge the battery, let it recharge overnight.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the USB port on the bottom of the

m500.

2 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery icon

will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD and show itself filling up while charging.

3 When the battery is fully charged, the icon disappears.

Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect it from the player.

3 Connect the earphones

Connect the supplied earphones to the connector on the top of the m500.

Refer to the diagram below for the location of the EARPHONE JACK.

1 Press POWER to turn on the m500. 2 Press PLAY/PAUSE to start listening to music.

POWER

Press to turn on the player. Press and hold to turn off.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or pause

playback. In Menu mode, press

to scroll up through choices.

For detailed instructions on using the m500, please see the User Guide located on the installation CD.

Playback Mode

Playback Options

(Repeat and Shuffle)

Lock Indicator

Battery Indicator

Volume Level

Track Time

Play Indicator

Total Number of Tracks

Progress Bar

Track Number/

Menu Mode

Menu Title

Highlighted

Option

Options

Operating the m500

THUMBSTICK

Press to select menu options.

Move to navigate menu.

In Playback mode, move to control PLAY/PAUSE,

FORWARD, and REVERSE playback functions

or to enter Menu mode.

VOLUME + and -

Press to adjust volume level.

EARPHONE JACK

Connects to supplied earphones.

LOCK/UNLOCK

Slide into the LOCK position to disable

buttons and prevent accidental operation.

BATTERY COVER LATCH

Press in to unlock the battery cover

for removal.

Follow these steps to copy tracks from CDs and transfer tracks from your computer to your m500:

• Install Motorola Music Manager on your

computer

• Connect to the USB port

For detailed instructions on using the m500, please see the User Guide located on the installation CD.

Install Motorola Music Manager

Follow these instructions to install:

• Software that enables your PC to recognize your m500

• The Motorola Music Manager application for saving and

managing digital audio files on your PC

Motorola Music Manager must be installed on computers that use the Windows

iTunes operating system. For more information, please see the m500 User Guide on the installation CD.

operating systems.

must be installed on computers that use the Macintosh®

Connect to the USB port

Before adding new tracks to your m500, you must first connect it to your computer:

When connected to the USB cable, the m500 cannot play music.

1 Turn on the m500. 2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the

bottom of the m500.

3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on

your computer.

Quick Start Guide

m500 Digital Audio Player Model DAP105

Copying Tracks from CDs

Copying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly known as ripping and encoding. Ripping and encoding refe rs to the process of ripping (copying) audio from a CD and encoding (saving) the audio content into a compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA.

1 Open Motorola Music Manager. 2 Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the CD-ROM icon on the Motorola Music Manager

Device List.

4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

Track Type Technique

Single track. Left-click the track. Multiple tracks. Press SHIFT+Click or CTRL+Click. All tracks. Press CTRL+A. No tracks. Press CTRL+N. Every track except

for the current one.

Select Edit, Invert Selection.

1 Place the installation CD label-side up into the CD-ROM

drive. The installation software launches automatically. If installation software does not display automatically, follow

these steps to begin the installation manually:

• Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows

desktop.

• Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

• Double-click the Install icon.

2 Click Motorola Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required)

and follow the on-screen instructions.

3 If prompted, reboot the PC when the installation is complete.

Transfering Tracks to the m500

Transfer tracks from the PC to the m500 with the Motorola Music Manager by selecting tracks and then transferring them to the player.

1 Open Motorola Music Manager. 2 Click My Music in the left frame to access tracks. Select

tracks within a category of tracks.

3 Use any of the following techniques to select files:

Track Type Technique

Single track/album/ artist. Left-click the track, album, or artist. Multiple selections Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click. All tracks, albums, and artists. Press CTRL+A. No tracks, albums, or artists. Press CTRL+N. Every track except current one. Select Edit, Invert Selection.

4 After selecting the tracks, you can click to copy them

to the m500.

If the Windows Device Driver Wizard is displayed after the USB cable has been plugged into both the m500 and your computer, please follow these steps:

1 Confirm the installation CD is in your computer’s CD-ROM

drive.

2 Check the CD-ROM Drives box when the Windows Device

Driver Wizard requests the location of the m500 drivers.

3 Click Next and follow the Windows Device Driver Wizard

instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use or operate this apparatus in or near

water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this apparatus. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Risk of electric shock—Do not disassemble or modify this apparatus. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the when power-supply plug or cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have f allen onto the app aratus, the app aratu s has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not use in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic fields (close to TV or speakers). Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively low.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug: A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolet e outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, p articularly at th e plug, convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Risk of explosion, damage or battery leakage is possible if the battery is repl aced incorrectly or by an incorrect type. Never attempt to charge a non-rechargeable alkali ne batt ery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions or local laws.

Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Stop operating this apparatus if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of equipment.

Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging to the hearing of the user.

Do not clean the apparatus with solvents, chem ic a ls or ab r a sive clea ne r s. If necessary, use a sof t clot h to clean the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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5 Click to begin copying tracks to your computer.

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