RCA S2501 User Manual

user manual

S2501 S2502

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Quick reference .................................... 4

Safety information .............................. 5

FCC information Product registration For your records

End user license agreement ............... 7

Before your begin ................................ 9

Unpacking your player Computer system requirements Warning Back up your data

Precautions for the player .................... 10

Caution while driving Headset safety Using armband/wristband

Software setup ................................... 11

Computer connection ........................ 11

Connecting the player to the computer

Charging the player .............................. 12

Charging the wireless earphones Important battery information Caution

General controls ................................. 16

The player

Turning on or off the player ................ 17

Locking the keys

Menus .................................................. 17

Types of menu

Accessing the menus ............................. 18

Menu navigation

Player menu ........................................ 19

Content of player menu

Music playback ................................... 21

Music playback controls Music playback display

My Selections ......................................... 22

Music option menu

Picture playback ................................. 23

Picture playback controls Picture option menu

Video playback ................................... 24

Video playback controls Video option menu

Video converter ..................................... 25

Transferring files to the player ........ 13

Transferring files via Yahoo! Music Jukebox (Windows® XP or Windows VistaTM)

Transferring files via Windows Explorer

(Drag-and-drop) ..................................... 14

Deleting files from your player ............ 15

Disconnecting your player from the computer

Radio ................................................... 26

Radio (switching on) Radio (switching off) Radio display Manual and preset mode Selecting radio frequency

Saving preset stations ........................... 27

Selecting preset stations Clearing preset stations Suppressing stereo signal

Table of contents

Radio recording .................................. 28

Start recording Record duration Listening to radio recording Deleting radio recording

Audible playback ............................... 29

Audible playback controls

Audible playback display ...................... 30

Audible option menu

Personal information ......................... 31

Entering information Changing unit Stride length

Pedometer ........................................... 32

Using pedometer Sensitivity Reset pedometer

Stopwatch ........................................... 32

Using stopwatch Multiple lap timing

More information .............................. 36

Troubleshooting Tips

Check for updates ................................. 37

Frequently asked questions Service information Technical specification

Limited Warranty ............................... 38

For U.S.

For Canada ............................................. 39

BMI (Body Mass Index) ...................... 33

Checking BMI

Wireless earphones ............................ 34

General controls Turning on/off the wireless earphones Connecting with the player Wearing wireless earphones Playback controls

Disconnecting with the player ............. 35

Reset wireless earphones Using other Kleer wireless earphones LED indicator

Quick reference

Armband 10

Battery (charging) 12 BMI (Body Mass Index) 33 Brightness 20

Charging (player) 12 Charging (wireless earphones) 12 Computer system requirements 9 Connecting to the computer 11 Connecting wireless earphones 34 Controls (general) 16 Controls (wireless earphones) 34

Deleting (audible) 30 Deleting (music file) 22 Deleting (picture) 23 Deleting (radio recording) 28 Deleting (video) 24 Digital Signal Processor 22 Disconnecting from the computer 15 Disconnecting wireless earphones 34

Flip display 20 Frequency step 20

Language 20 LED indicator 35 Locking the keys 17

Pair up (wireless earphones) 35 Pedometer 32 Personal info 20, 31 Playback (audible) 29 Playback (music) 21 Playback (picture) 23 Playback (radio recording) 28 Playback (video) 24 Playback (wireless earphones) 34 Powersave 20

Radio (clearing preset stations) 27 Radio (manual and preset mode) 26 Radio (recording) 28 Radio (saving preset stations) 27 Radio (selecting preset stations) 27 Radio (selecting radio frequency) 26 Radio (suppressing stereo signal) 27 Radio (switching on and off) 26 Repeat playback 22 Reset (pedometer) 32 Reset (player) 37 Reset (wireless earphones) 35 Restore defaults 20

Screensaver 20 Sensitivity (pedometer) 32 Shuffle playback 22 Software setup11 Stopwatch 32 Stride length 31 System info 20

Menu (accessing) 18 Menu (navigation) 18 Menu (player) 19 Menu (types) 17 My Selections 22

Now playing 19

Option menu (audible) 30 Option menu (music) 22 Option menu (picture) 23 Option menu (picture) 23 Option menu (video) 24

Transferring files via 13, 14 Troubleshooting Tips 36 Turning on or off the player 17 Turning on or off the wireless earphones 34

Unit 20, 31

Video converter 25

Wearing wireless earphones 34 Windows Explorer 14 Wristband 10

Yahoo! Music

Jukebox 13

Safety information

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD,

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARN ING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

OR ELECTRICAL

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums. Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphones are in place.

MP3 Player

FCC ID: G95S25

Wireless Earphone

FCC ID: G95EPW001

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

For Your Records

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service. In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Date of Purchase : Place of Purchase : Serial No. :

Safety information

PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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Portable Cart Warning

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.

• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the following precautions:

A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed

with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or

explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

C. Discard leaky batteries immediately.

Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state/ provincial and local regulations.

End user license agreement

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THOMSON INC., OR ANY THOMSON GROUP ENTITY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “THOMSON ENTITY”), FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA CONTAINS IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS, AND ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION OF YOUR LICENSE. BY INSTALLING THE PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU MAY USE THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA, AND ANY SUCH USE IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD TO BE CONDITIONAL UPON YOUR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE UNMODIFIED TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE PROGRAM AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

1. LICENSE (a) Under this EULA, you are granted a license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program's proprietary notices. (b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party only as a part of the Thomson/RCA branded Portable Digital Audio/Video Device (“A/V Device”), and only if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred. (c) The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or updates provided by THOMSON Entity that replace and/or supplement the original Program, unless such upgrade or update is accompanied by separate license terms and conditions in which case the terms of that separate license will govern. You acknowledge and agree that THOMSON Entity may automatically download upgrades or updates to the Program software to your computer in order to update, enhance, and/or further develop the Program.

2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS (a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this EULA, no other licenses or rights are granted or implied. (b) You may not (i) make the Program available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time; (ii) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law), or create derivative works based upon the Program; or (iii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights. (c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In such case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program may be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com/ digitalaudiosupport. (d) THOMSON Entity is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.

(e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS

252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III,

as applicable.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by either party. (b) You may terminate this EULA and the associated license, without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the Program and all copies thereof. (c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in whole or part, your license will automatically terminate without notice from THOMSON Entity. (d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof.

4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT THOMSON ENTITY, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION. This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.

5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by THOMSON Entity or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON ENTITY, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. (b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.

End user license agreement

7. WINDOWS MEDIA The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device Firmware”) contains software licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (“WMA Software”). The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with your A/V Device under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE DEVICE FIRMWARE.

The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or electronic form.

GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Device Firmware containing the WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law. You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software. MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE. The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Device Firmware must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Device Firmware. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in your A/V Device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyrights, in such content is not misappropriated. Your A/V Device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WMDRM Software in your A/V Device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display, and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WMDRM Software is sent to your A/V Device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a computer. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your A/V Device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

8. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE. THOMSON ENTITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

9. GOVERNING LAW

If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United States or the European Union, then local law may apply.

10. GENERAL TERMS

This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and THOMSON Entity, and changes from the terms and conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This EULA is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and THOMSON Entity, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and THOMSON Entity, relating to the subject matter of this hereof. “THOMSON Group Entity” when used in this EULA shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by Thomson S.A. For purposes of this definition only, the term “control” means the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether by ownership of voting stock or partnership interest, by contract, or otherwise, including direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the entity in question.

Before you begin

Dear RCA Customer, Thank you for purchasing the RCA Player. This player will play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.

After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music, you must use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service. (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management.)

Unpacking your player

When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories and documentation. The items below should have been packed in the box with your player.

• RCA player

• Quick start guide

• Music Management CD

• USB connection cable

• Wireless earphones charger

• Wired earphones

• KleerTM wireless earphones

•Wristband

• Armband

• Ear clips

Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.

Computer system requirements

• Windows® 2000 (service pack 3), Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or Windows Vista

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Internet access

• 250MB or more free hard disk space for the software

• CD drive capable of digital audio extraction

• USB port (2.0 recommended)

• Sound card

Warning

Use of this product is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.

Back up your data

As with any portable device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.

Precautions for the player

• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problem may result.

•Avoid shock to the unit.

• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight.

• Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

• Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Before you begin

Caution while driving

• Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.

Headset safety

To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down the volume or stop using the headset.

• Do not use a headset while driving a motorized vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that can’t hear sounds around you.

Using armband/wristband

Slide the small ends of the armband or wristband through the player’s rings and secure with the buttons as shown below. Adjust the length of the armband if necessary. The length of the wristband is not adjustable.

Software setup

The Music Management CD that comes with your player contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your player work properly.

These components enable you to transfer files from your computer to the player.

Inserting the included CD into CD Drive

1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your player into your computer. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the USB cable to the PC or the player before or during the CD installation.

Computer connection

Connecting the player and wireless earphones to the computer

Connect the player to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. The player will turn on automatically. It will appear as a Windows portable device (Windows Vista Windows® XP with Windows Media Player 10 installed) using the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or a drive letter if you are using Windows® 2000.

It might take several seconds for the player to be detected. Click “Refresh” in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the player has been detected.

The player

2. If the setup screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer”, double click your CD drive icon, and double click “RCA Installer.exe” to run the installer.

The Music Management CD also contains a software package Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox that can help transfer music content to your player. Please refer to the section on your installed software for detailed operations.

Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox is supported in Windows® XP or Windows VistaTM.

The player is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your player. The player is still backward compatible with the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential speed increase.

To charge the wireless earphones, connect the charger to the computer USB port of your computer. Attach the left earphone to the charger for charging. Wireless earphones cannot be operated during charging. Refer to the illustration below for details.

To place the left earphone in the charger:

To detach from the charger:

Push earphone forward

Hold the charger

Push

To open the cover: lift it up and rotate (refer to page 16 for detailed description)

Push

Charger for wireless earphones

USB cable

click

USB port of your computer

Computer connection

Charging the player

Your player will charge through the USB connection when it is connected to your computer. The display below shows where the animated battery icon is displayed when charging. To fully charge the player, make sure your computer is on and the device is connected for at least 3 hours.

• After a short while any message is shown on the display, a screensaver will be activated. Press any button to de-activate the screensaver and read the message again.

•You can still transfer files to the player while in battery charging mode.

• When the battery is full, the display shows “Battery full”.

Charging the wireless earphones

The wireless earphones will charge through the charger. Refer to the previous page for connecting the earphones to the charger.

LED indicator

Refer to the color of the LED indicator for charging status:

Color

Orange

Off

White (blinking quickly)

Status

Charging

Charging completed

Battery level is low

Important battery information

Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50oC (122oF). Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the trunk of an automobile where temperatures may exceed 50oC may result in permanent battery damage, fire, or explosion. Please remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your automobile, and do not leave your product in any location where temperatures may exceed 50oC.

Important Battery Precautions

• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture.

• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.

• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.

• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.

To minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn, observe the following precautions:

• Do not use an unauthorized battery. Use only the rechargeable battery that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.

• Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.

• Do not attempt to open the rechargeable battery or battery pack. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Do not leave in a hot automobile or in temperatures exceeding 50oC (122oF).

Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Transferring files to the player

You may select one of the following methods to transfer music contents to your player: 1) Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox, 2) dragand-drop via Windows Explorer. For method 1, you first need to have successfully installed the software packages included in the Music Management CD.

Transferring files via Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox

- refer to page 13.

Transferring files via Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox (Windows® XP or Windows VistaTM)

Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox lets you manage your music easily and organize like a pro. Create your own playlists: music for work, the gym, or even dinner. You can also buy download music and transfer to your player in seconds. Just drag and drop and you’re done. For more information on the installation and operations, please visit: http://music.yahoo.com

Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

Transferring files via Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop) - refer to page 14.

Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox or the application recommended by your online music download service (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audiocompliant and support Digital Rights Management.) (Apple iTunesTM music content is not supported).

3. In the Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox, click My Music or click on a playlist on the left navigation pane.

4. Simply drag the playlist you want to the name of your player in the left navigation pane (you can also drag tracks, artists and albums directly from My Music).

5. The Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox will check to see if there is sufficient storage space on the player to copy the songs. If not, you will have to reduce the number of songs you are transferring.

• Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox is supported only in Windows® XP or Windows Vista operating system and Internet Explorer 6 or above for installation.

• Required updates to Yahoo! Music Jukebox may be available from Yahoo! after installation. Please refer to the Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox Help for more information about these updates.

JET-STREAM

1. Launch the Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox.

2. Attach the player to your computer. The player’s name should appear after a few seconds in the left navigation pane.

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