Oregon MP820 USER MANUAL

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Model: MP 820

User Manual

DIGITAL MP3 PLAYER (MP820)

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

Package Contents .................................................................. 1

Product Overview ....................................................................... 2

Front / Top View ..................................................................... 2

Side View ............................................................................... 2

LCD Display Symbols ............................................................ 3

Getting Started ............................................................................ 3

System Requirements ............................................................ 3

Installing Windows 98 / 98SE Drivers (First Time Users)....... 3

Connecting to a Computer ..................................................... 4

Transferring Files ........................................................................ 5

Disconnecting the Player from the PC ...................................... 6

Windows 98 / 98SE ................................................................ 6

Windows ME, 2000, XP ......................................................... 6

Using the Audio Player ............................................................... 6

Power On / Off ....................................................................... 6

Menu Navigation ......................................................................... 7

Volume ................................................................................... 8

Modes ........................................................................................... 9

Music ...................................................................................... 9

Voice ...................................................................................... 9

FM Tuner (87.5MHz - 108MHz) ........................................... 10

Adjusting the Settings .............................................................. 11

Eq (Equalizer) ...................................................................... 11

PlayMode (Repeating Tracks) .............................................. 12

PowerSaving ........................................................................ 12

Repeat Track Sessions ............................................................. 12

Delete ......................................................................................... 13

About .......................................................................................... 13

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Reinstalling Firmware ............................................................... 13

Formatting the Audio Player .................................................... 15

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 16

Special Notice ........................................................................... 17

Safety and Care ......................................................................... 17

Safety ................................................................................... 17

General Warnings ................................................................ 18

About Noise .......................................................................... 19

Cleaning Your MP3 Player ................................................... 19

Storage ................................................................................. 19

Caution ....................................................................................... 19

Technical Specifications .......................................................... 20

About Oregon Scientific ........................................................... 21

FCC Statement .......................................................................... 21

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Digital MP3 Player MP820. The sleek, compact MP820 fits easily into a shirt pocket, making it convenient to use wherever you go and at any time. With memory space to store up to 30 radio stations, the unit features an FM receiver. The device acts as a mobile disk for convenient storage of your favorite music tracks, documents and other important files, and can record voice messages that you may want to keep during important meetings or discussions.

Other key features include:

• No software drivers needed for Windows ME / 2000 / XP

• MP3, WMA and WAV playback

• Built-in 128MB, 256MB or 512MB flash memory (refer to indication on packing)

• Digital voice recording: approximately 8 hours (128MB) / 16 hours (256MB) / 32 hours (512MB)

• FM radio (up to 30 preset radio channels)

• Blue backlight for easy viewing of LCD display

• Firmware upgradeable / reinstallation

• Mobile storage function

• ID3 Tag information display

• 5-mode equalizer

• Records voice messages for playback

Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know about.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

When you unpack your MP3 player, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport the device or return it for servicing.

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In the box, you will find:

• Digital MP3 player main unit

• USB cable

• Stereo earphone

• Software installation CD-ROM

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT / TOP VIEW

1 2

SIDE VIEW

1. - or : Press to go to the previous track or menu selection, OR decrease volume. + or : Press to go to the next track

or menu selection, OR increase

volume.

2. Earphone jack

3. LCD screen

4. MENU / ON / OFF: Press to turn audio player on or off / Enter menu settings (note that the POWER switch must be turned on prior to pressing this button).

PLAY / PAUSE / STOP

6. A-B / REC: Press to repeat a track session or recording audio.

1. OFF POWER ON: Slide this switch to turn the MP3 player on or off.

2. USB slot

3. Built-in MIC

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LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS

1 2 3

4 5

1. 5-Mode Equalizer

2. 5-Mode Repeat

3. Playing Status

4. Track Title

5. Artist and Album Name

6. Track Number / Total Number of Tracks

7. Volume

8. Battery Indicator

9. Mode

10. Playing Time / Time of Track

GETTING STARTED

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before you begin, please check to make sure your computer meets the following system requirements:

• Intel® Pentium® 133MHz or faster

• CD-ROM Drive

• USB 1.1 support

• 10MB free hard disk space

• Microsoft® Windows® 98 / 98SE, Me, 2000 (with Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or above installed), or XP

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPGRADE SOFTWARE AND WINDOWS 98 / 98SE DRIVERS (FIRST TIME USERS)

1. Make sure your player is disconnected from the computer.

2. Insert the MP820 CD-ROM into your computer. If the installer does not automatically begin, please refer to the troubleshooting section for help.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Restart your computer.

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5. The firmware upgrade software installation is completed. If you are using Windows 98 / 98SE, the driver is already installed on

your computer.

WINDOWS 98 / 98SE

Installing the MP820 Windows driver will allow your computer to recognize your player each time it is connected to the computer.

WINDOWS ME, 2000, XP

When you connect your recorder to your PC, it will appear as a removable drive (i.e., Removable Disk (H:)). If you see the pop up

screen "New hardware found", please click Next continually and then

Cancel.

NOTE: If you are using Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Service Pack

3.0 or above must be installed prior to installation of the MP3 player. This update is found at Microsoft's website. If you require assistance installing this service pack, please contact Microsoft directly.

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

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Slide the POWER switch to the "ON" position. Once the player is connected to the PC via the supplied USB cable, the player's LCD shows an icon signaling PC-to-audio player connectivity. If nothing shows on the LCD, press MENU / ON / OFF once to turn on the player.

When plugged in, the player automatically begins charging. To charge the player's internal battery to full capacity, wait for about 2 to 3 hours before disconnecting.

NOTE: Windows 98 / 98SE based computers indicate that new hardware has been found and automatically installs the software drivers. If you have not installed the software, please first install the program before connecting the device.

TRANSFERRING FILES

After connecting your player to the computer, the computer will detect and identify the device as a removable storage drive, allowing you to drag and drop files between your computer and your player.

1. Select the voice or MP3 / WMA files from your computer.

2. Drag and drop the selected files onto the Removable Disk.

NOTE: Your MP3 player is equipped for mass data storage support. This means that it can also be used as a portable hard drive to store and transport all forms of computer data files. You will not be able to view or play any of the stored data unless it is one of the supported audio formats:

• MP3 (Layer 3 MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-2.5)

• WMA (Windows Media Audio)

• WAV (IMA ADPCM format)

NOTE: Do not disconnect the MP3 player from the computer while transferring files otherwise the unit may not function because of damage sustained to the software.

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