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Rio 800 Getting Started Guide
Copyright © 2000 SONICblue, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
SONICblue, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for errors or omis-
sions in this document or make any commitment to update the information conta i ned herein.
Rio
® is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. in the USA and/or
other countries and is used under license.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product names may be trademarks of the
companies with which they are associated.
First Edition, November 2000.
Part Number 52260013-001
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................5
Important information ..........................................6
SETTING UP YOUR RIO ................................................8
Step 1: Unpacking your Rio 800 ..........................8
Step 2: Charging your Rio .................................11
Step 3: Installing the software ...........................12
Step 4: Using the software .................................15
Step 5: Plugging in the USB cable .....................16
Step 6: Registering your Rio ..............................17
Step 7: Checking out the User Guide .................18
ACCESSING CUSTOMER CARE ...................................19
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Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rio 800 portable digital audio
player! Rio is the perfect companion for active peop le—delivering skipfree music for people on the go. The convenient remote control,
rechargeable battery backpack, and voice recording option make the Rio
800 the ultimate digital audio player. The Rio connects easily to your
PC or Mac for downloading compressed digital audio tracks. Use the
Rio software to convert tracks from your audio CDs or to download
tracks from the Internet for playback on the Rio.
Take a few minutes to review the information in the following pages.
Before you can listen to your favorite music or spoken audio with your
Rio you must first:
1 Charge the battery backpack.
2 Install the Rio software from the CD-ROM.
3 Connect the Rio to the USB port on your computer.
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Introduction
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This guide shows you how to set up and start using your Rio. To learn
more:
• Check out the Rio 800 User Guide on the CD-ROM for in-depth
information on using y our Rio, an introduction to the Rio software,
warranty information, a glossary of digital audio terms, and more.
• Click on the Rio Audio Manager, AudibleManager or SoundJam
software Help menus for detailed step-by-step instructions on using
the software.
• Visit the Rio Web site at: www.riohome.com
Important information
Warning
To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use or operate your Rio
in or near water or wet locations.
Risk of electric shock—Do not open. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble your Rio. No user-serviceable parts are
inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.