Sharper image SMP517-4 User Manual
MP3 Music & V ideo Player
User Guide
4 GB
SMP517-4
In the Box
The Sharper Image
MP3 Video Player
Two pairs of premium stereo
headphones
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
cable for battery charging
and data transfer
Storage case
Installation CD
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SMP517-4
Installation CD Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Sharper Image mp3 Music & Video Player.
Before using the player, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
This manual contains important safety information and correct operation instructions. Read the manual carefully before you use the player in order to
avoid any confusion.
Copyright Information
Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are owned by 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 copy-protected material, may be an infringement of copyrights
and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
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Important Safety Precautions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire.
In the event that the battery is leaking, do not handle the device with your bare hands. Contact the service center for help since the liquid may
remain in the player. If your body or clothes had contact with the battery liquid, wash it off
your eyes, do not rub your eyes but immediately wash them with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Keep the player away from direct sunlight and any direct heat source.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not use the player in dry environments to avoid static.
Never apply heavy impact on the player, or place it on a magnet.
Route the USB cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip over it.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer when you do not use the player for a long time.
Clean only with a dry cloth. Make sure the player is turned off before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleanser.
Be sure to back up your files. We will not be liable for the loss of data due to improper operation, repair or other causes.
Precautions in using the earphones
Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It is dangerous, and against the
law. To avoid an accident, do not turn up the volume of the earphones too high while walking.
thoroughly with water. Also, if some liquid gets into
It is not recommended that you use the earphones at a high volume for an extended time, as this may
cause hearing damage.
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Features
4 GB Memory
Two stereo outputs (to share your music)
High resolution 1.8” color display
Built-in speaker and high fidelity processor
Plays MPEG4 s ( XVID with MP2 audio in AVI format). Movie file converter software is included in the CD
Plays MP3/WMA music
Displays JPG pictures
Digital voice recording with built-in microphone
Includes two pairs of high-fidelity in-ear headphones
Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Folder navigation
Artists and lyrics on screen (Id3-Tag and LRC)
Upgradeable firmware
No drivers needed (except for computers running Windows 98)
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6 equalization modes, including the new Microsoft
7 different playback modes, including sequential, random, repeat mode, and more
MS PlayFX
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Location of Controls
1.
Key ring hole
2. Two earphones jacks (to share the music)
3. [PLAY] - Playback / Pause / On-Off button
4. [REC] - Start voice or radio recording / Delete / A-B loop /
Deactivate LCR / Back
5.
[Power on/off switch]
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6. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connector for battery charging and data transfer
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Built-in speaker
8. [PREVIOUS] - Previous track / Fast backwards / Volume +
[MENU] - Select / Back to previous menu / Main menu
9.
10. [NEXT] - Next track / Fast forward / Volume -
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Connecting to a computer
System requirements
You computer system must meet the following specifications:
Pentium 200MHz or above
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
120MB of available hard disk space
USB port supported
CD-ROM drive
PC connection
In order to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Video Player, you have to first copy your favorite files from your PC to it’s internal memory.
Connect your MP3 Video Player to the computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will be detected automatically without installing any
driver (except for computers running Windows 98, in which case you have to install the W98 driver from the bundled CD). Once detected, you can
read/write to the device’s memory just as if you where using a regular disk drive.
Important: To avoid any data loss, always perform a safe USB device extraction before disconnecting the USB cable from the PC.
In Windows XP, for example, you can find the safe extraction icon in the task bar, next to the system clock.
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Connecting the player to a computer
Files can be transferred directly into the player using the USB data cable. Make sure your computer is powered on. Below is the procedure of
connecting the player to a computer:
1. Plug the larger USB connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
2. Plug the other end (small) of the USB cable to the player.
3. The computer system detects “New hardware” and starts to install the driver automatically. Wait for the system to finish the installation.
When it has finished, “Sharper MP3” will be created in “My Computer”.
Downloading files to the player
To download files such as music, pictures, videos, or text from your computer, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port of your computer.
Sharper MP3
2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”, and locate “Sharper MP3”.
3. Select the files on your computer and simply move it into “Sharper MP3”
in the usual way (drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste). After copying is
Sharper MP3 (G:)
Drag or copy
files here
completed, the data will be available on the MP3 player.
Note: Please do not disconnect the USB cable during loading, it may cause
malfunction of the player and the files.
Locate “Sharper MP3”
We recommend using Windows Media Player to organize and transfer music and pictures to your player. For more
information regarding Windows Media Player, please refer to the Quick Start Guide.
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Disconnecting the USB cable
After completing the file transfer, please disconnect the USB cable the following way:
1. Double click the green arrow “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task bar on the bottom right of the window.
2. Select “USB Device” and click “Stop”.
3. When the “Stop a Hardware device” appears, click “OK” to disconnect the USB mass storage device, and unplug the player safely.
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Charging the battery
Your MP3 Video Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-Ion battery. It comes fully charged from the factory, but it is recommended to perform a full
recharge before the first use.
Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable (using any USB type mini B with 5-pins will also work).
Charging time is between 3-5 hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend not using
the player while charging, with the power switch in the “OFF” position, and not leaving it charging for more than 8 hours.
For battery saving, your MP3 Video Player has two systems:
It will power off the LCD display after 30 seconds of inactivity, and it will power off completely after another 10 minutes of inactivity. Both systems are
configurable, respectively, browsing the menus “SETTINGS” → “Display”, or “SETTINGS” → “Power off”. In order to maximize the battery’s
lifespan, it is recommended to not completely disable this power saving feature.
Important:
Fully charge the player before using it for the first time.
Charge the player right away when the “Low battery” message is displayed.
Do not over charge or discharge the player. Over charging or discharging will shorten the battery life.
The battery could be over discharged if the player is not used for a long time (over three months). To avoid over discharge, fully charge the
player every two or three months and always keep the voltage of the battery above 50%.
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