Philips SA1ARA16K/55 User Manual
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Contents
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Important safety information |
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General maintenance |
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Recycling the product |
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Your new GoGear Aria |
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What’s in the box |
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Getting started |
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Overview of the controls and |
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connections |
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Overview of the main menu |
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Install software |
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Connect and charge |
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Connect GoGear Aria to a |
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computer |
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Battery level indication |
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Disconnect GoGear Aria safely |
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Turn GoGear Aria on and off |
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Automatic standby and shut-down |
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Use GoGearAria to carry files |
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5 Windows Media Player 11 |
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(WMP11) |
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Install Windows Media Player 11 |
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(WMP11) |
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Transfer music and picture files to |
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WMP11 library |
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Switch between music and pictures |
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library in WMP and GoGear Aria |
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Rip songs from a CD |
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Buy music online |
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Sync your Windows Media content to |
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GoGear Aria |
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Set up GoGear Aria for WMP11 |
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Switch between automatic and |
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manual sync |
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Select and prioritize what syncs |
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automatically |
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Select files and playlists for manual |
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sync |
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Copy files from GoGear Aria to your |
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computer |
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WMP11 playlists |
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Create a regular playlist |
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Create an auto playlist |
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Edit playlist |
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Transfer playlists to GoGear Aria |
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Search for music or pictures with |
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WMP11 |
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Delete files and playlists fromWMP11 |
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library |
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Delete files and playlists from GoGear |
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Aria |
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Edit song information with WMP11 |
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Format GoGear Aria with WMP11 |
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Music |
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Listen to music |
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Find your music |
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Delete music tracks |
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Audiobooks |
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Add audiobooks to GoGear Aria |
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Audiobook controls |
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Select audiobook by book title |
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Video |
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Download, convert and transfer |
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videos |
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Play videos |
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Delete videos |
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Pictures |
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View pictures |
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View slideshow |
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Add pictures to GoGear Aria |
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Delete pictures |
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Radio |
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Listen to FM radio |
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Manually tune a radio station |
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Auto-tune preset radio station |
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Play a preset radio station |
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Recordings |
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Record from FM radio |
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Record audio/voices |
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Listen to FM recordings |
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Listen to voice/audio recordings |
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Upload your recordings to a computer |
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Delete recordings |
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Settings |
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Update GoGear Aria |
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Manually verify / update firmware |
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Troubleshooting |
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Technical data |
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System requirements |
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Supported music file formats |
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Supported video file formats |
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Supported picture file formats |
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Need help?
Please visit www.philips.com/welcome
where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as the user manual, the latest software updates, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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1Important safety information
General maintenance
Caution
•• To avoid damage or malfunction:
•• Do not expose the product to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
•• Do not drop the product or allow objects to fall on your player.
•• Do not allow the product to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage.
•• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference.
•• Back up your files. Ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible.
•• Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to avoid problems.
•• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the product.
About operating and storage temperatures
•Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 35ºC (32 to 95ºF)
•Store in a place where temperature is always between -20 and 45ºC (-4 to 113ºF).
•Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions.
Replacement parts/accessories:
Visit www.philips.com/support to order replacement parts/accessories.
Hearing Safety
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Listen at a moderate volume:
Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing.This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than
a minute.The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
Set your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. Listen for reasonable periods of time: Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Modifications
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate the product.
Copyright information
All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the Internet or made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
The making of unauthorized copies of copyprotected material, including computer programs,files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offenseThis equipment should not be used for such purposes.
The Windows Media and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Be responsible! Respect copyrights.
Philips respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. Multimedia content on the internet may have been created and/or distributed without the original copyright owner’s authorization. Copying or distributing unauthorized content may violate copyright laws in various countries including yours.
Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibility.
The recording and transfer to the portable player of video streams downloaded to your computer is intended only for use with public domain or properly licensed content.You may only use such content for your private,
non-commercial use and shall respect eventual copyright instructions provided by the copyright owner of the work. Such instruction may
state that no further copies shall be made.
Video streams may include copy protection technology that prohibits further copying. For such situations the recording function will not work and you will be notified with a message.
Data logging
Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience.To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device. These data are used to identify and detect any failures or problems you as a user may experience while using the device.The data stored, for example, will be the duration of playback in music mode, duration of playback in turner mode, how many times battery low was encountered, etc.The data stored do not
reveal the content or media used on the device or the source of downloads.The data stored on the device are retrieved and used ONLY if the user returns the device to the Philips service center and ONLY to simplify error detection and prevention.The data stored shall be made available to user on user’s first request.
Recycling the product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about
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the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Caution
•• Removal of the built-in battery invalidate the warranty and may destroy the product. The following instructions are disposal instructions at the end of the product’s life.
Your product contains a built-in rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.To safeguard the functionality and safety of your product, take your product to an official collection point or
service centre where a professional can remove or replace the battery as shown:
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Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries.The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Notice for the European Union
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.
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2Your new GoGear Aria
GoGear Aria allows you to
•play MP3 and WMA files
•view video files
•listen to FM radio
•make recordings
What’s in the box
Check that you have received the following items:
Player
Earphones
USB cable
Quick start guide
Philips GoGear audio player
Quick start guide
Note
•• The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.
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3 Getting started
Overview of the controls and connections
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display |
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press: scroll up/down |
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press and hold: scroll up/ |
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down at high speed |
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VOL |
press: increase/decrease the |
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volume |
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press and hold: increase/ |
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decrease fast |
D OPTIONS view available options |
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press: skip to next/previous |
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press and hold: scroll back/ |
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forward at high speed |
F MIC |
microphone |
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press: play/pause/confirm |
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press: back one level |
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press and hold: return to |
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main menu |
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headphone jack |
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USB connection jack |
K RESET |
press: reset GoGear Aria |
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slide and hold: turn GoGear |
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Aria on/off |
slide: lock/unlock all buttons except 
VOL 
Caution
•• Listening to loud sounds for longer than a moment can be harmful to the listener.
You can set the volume level of GoGear Aria |
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to limit the maximum volume output. |
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From the main menu, select |
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[Settings]>[Sound settings] > [Volume |
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limit]. |
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the level. |
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to confirm. |
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»» When you set a volume limit, GoGear Aria can no longer exceed the set volume, even if you press the volume 
button.
To enable maximum volume again:
1 Select [Settings] > [Sound settings] >[Volume limit].
2 Set the volume limit to maximum.
3 Press 
to confirm.
Overview of the main menu
Menu |
Mode |
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Music |
play music tracks |
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Video |
play videos |
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Pictures |
view pictures |
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FM radio |
listen to FM radio |
Recording create or listen to recordings
Folder |
view files in folders |
view |
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Text |
read text files |
reader |
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Settings |
customize the |
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settings of GoGear |
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Aria |
Now |
show the current |
playing |
play screen |
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Install software
GoGear Aria comes with the following software:
•Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Aria)
•Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for
GoGear Aria)
•Windows Media Player(helps you
convert and transfer WMP media files for
GoGear Aria)
Important:
Remember to install the software provided in the supplied CD-ROM for music and/or video transfer.
Important: Before installing the software, check that your computer meets the requirements (see section System
requirements in this user manual).
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3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the software.
If the installation programm fails to start
automatically:
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Connect and charge
GoGear Aria has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB port of a computer (USB cable included).
Note
•• For first-time use, allow GoGear Aria to charge for 3 hours.
•• The charging animation stops and the 
icon is displayed when the charging process is completed.
Connect GoGear Aria to a computer
1 Connect the USB plug of the supplied USB cable to a spare USB port on your computer.
2 Connect the small USB plug of the USB cable to the small USB jack on GoGear Aria.
3 Turn on your computer. »» GoGear Aria charges.
Battery level indication
The display indicates the approximate levels of the battery status as follows:
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100% |
75% |
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»» A flashing battery screen indicates that the battery is low.The player saves
all settings and switches off within 60 seconds.
Note
•• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
•• The charging animation stops and the 
icon is displayed when the charging process is completed.
Tip
•• You can conserve battery power and increase
the play time of the GoGear Aria if you go to 
> [Display settings] > [Screen off timer]
and ensure that the shortest timer setting is selected.
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Disconnect GoGear Aria safely
To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Aria
from your computer as follows:
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2 Click 
in the task tray of your computer.
3 Wait for the confirmation that GoGear
Aria can be safely removed, then disconnect GoGear Aria from the USB port.
Turn GoGear Aria on and off
1 To toggle between modes on and off, slide and hold 
for approximately 2 seconds.
Automatic standby and shut-down
GoGear Aria has an automatic standby and shut-down feature that can save battery power.
After 10 minutes in idle mode (no music plays,
no button is pressed), GoGear Aria turns off.
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GoGear Aria has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation.
1 To lock the buttons when you play, move the slider to position 
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»» All buttons except the volume keys are locked and the display shows a lock icon.
2 To unlock the buttons again, move the slider to the center position.
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4Use GoGear Aria to carry files
GoGear Aria allows you to carry files in
Windows Explorer.
1 With GoGear Aria connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer.
2 Create folders in GoGear Aria.
3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
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