TAO WMP235 User Manual

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User Guide

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
INTRODUCTION 5

W

ELCOME

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATION INFORMATION 7
CARING FOR WMP 8
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 9
Q

UICK START GUIDE

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WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER MUSIC CONTROLS 11
TURNING YOUR WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER ON AND OFF 12
DISABLE WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER KEYS 13
FINDING MUSIC 13

CHARGING YOUR WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER 18

CHARGING WITH THE AC POWER ADAPTER 18
CHARGING WITH THE USB CABLE 19

TRANSFERRING MUSIC TO YOUR WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER 20

USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 20
USING WINDOWS EXPLORER 21

LISTENING TO THE FM RADIO 22

SHORTCUT BARS 22
FM R

ADIO CONTROLS

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TUNING MODES 23
MANUALLY STORING PRESETS 26
CLEARING PRESETS 26
AUTO LOADING PRESETS 26

USING THE BUILT-IN FM TRANSMITTER 27

SELECTING AN FM TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 27
STORING FM TRANSMIT PRESETS 27
USING FM TRANSMIT PRESETS 28
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DJUSTING THE

FM T

RANSMIT VOLUME

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STEREO VS. MONO 28

WIRELESS FEATURES 29

SUPPORTED NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS 29
C

ONFIGURING WIRELESS ACCESS

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HOT SPOT LOCATOR 31
CONNECTING TO INTERNET SERVICES 32
MANAGING INTERNET SERVICE ACCOUNTS 33
P

LAYER TO PLAYER AND WIRELESS FILE SHARING

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MANAGING PLAYLISTS ON YOUR WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER 41

“MY F

AVORITES

” P

LAYLIST

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CREATING A NEW PLAYLIST 41
MODIFYING AN EXISTING PLAYLIST 42
DELETING A PLAYLIST 42

BOOKMARKS 44

CREATING A BOOKMARK 44
UPDATING AND RESTORING BOOKMARKS 45
DELETING BOOKMARKS 45
VIEWING BOOKMARKS 46

PLAYER PREFERENCES 47

FM TRANSMITTER 47
A

UDIO

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DISPLAY 49
SONIQSTART 50
USB 50
SUPPORT TOOLS 50
ABOUT 51

EQUALIZER 52

SELECTING AN EQUALIZER PRESET 52
ADJUSTING THE EQUALIZER 52

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USING YOUR WIRELESS MEDIA PLAYER AS A USB HARD DISK
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LISTENING TO PROGRAMS FROM AUDIBLE.COM 54

AUDIBLE.COM PROGRAM CONTROLS 54
SECTION NAVIGATION 54
AUTOMATIC BOOKMARKING 55

APPENDIX A – CONFIGURING A LAPTOP FOR AD-HOC
NETWORKING 56

CONFIGURING THE LAPTOP TO USE THE NEW AD-HOC NETWORK 57

APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 58
APPENDIX C – LICENSE AGREEMENT 61
CONTACT US 64

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Introduction

Welcome

Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Tao WMP™ Wireless Media Player. Advanced features found only on
WMP are now at your fingertips. Your music, your way! WMP now provides access to your music through wireless
technology. WMP’s 20 GB hard drive will store more than 5000 songs for you that can be refreshed when you wish
through wireless synchronization. WMP includes:

• MP3/WMA Pla yer

• FM Stereo Receiver

• FM Transmitter

• USB Connectivity

• Behind-the-head Headphones

• Backlit LCD Display

• AC Power Adaptor (120/220V)

• Long Lasting Rechargeable Battery

• Deluxe Carrying Case

Note: Tao does not supply a software CD with this product. All of the software and documents are stored on the internal
hard drive for WMP.

Thank you for purchasing a Tao WMP MP3 Player. The latest technology in portable audio!

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Tao WMP Wireless Media Player

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Tao LLC. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying or recording, for any purpose without written permission of Tao, LLC. The software
described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically
allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.

The Software License Agreement is located in Appendix C – License Agreement of this doc ument.
Copyright 2005 Giant International (USA), Ltd. All rights reserved.
July 2005

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This MP3 Player 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. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference

This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If not installed and used properly – it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specification in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications

are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. You can determine whether your MP3 Player system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the MP3 Player or one
of the peripheral devices.

If your MP3 Player system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move the computer to one side or the other of the television.

• Move the computer farther away from the tel evision or radio.

• Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits

controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult a Tao-a uthorized service provider or Tao. Se e the service and support information available in this users guide. Or, consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.

Important:

Changes or modifications to this pr oduct not authorized by Tao LLC could void the EMC compliance and negat e your authority to operate this product.

This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of Tao peripheral devices and Tao shielded cables and connectors between MP3 Player system
components. It is important that you u se Tao peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system componen ts to reduce the possibility of causing interference to
radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Tao peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through a Tao-authorized dealer. For non­Tao peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envir onment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5cm
between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numériq ue de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matéteriel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community

Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.

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Caring for WMP

Safety and Handling
Caring for your MP3 Player –

Although WMP is quite robust, please observe safety and handling instructions:

1. Do not store or use WMP in areas exceeding 45° C, or 113° F

2. Do not subject WMP to excessive force or impact

3. Keep WMP away from excessive moisture

4. Do not expose WMP to heat or flame

5. Keep WMP away from strong magnetic fields

6. Please do not dismantle

7. Store WMP out of direct sunlight

8. Do not crush or puncture

Caring for WMP’s Battery –

WMP contains a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is NOT removable. Please

observe the following precautions:

1. Do not attempt to remove WMP’s internal battery. Please contact our Technical Support
personnel for service of the battery.

2. WMP’s battery must be disposed of according to local environmen tal regulations.

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Before You Begin

Package Contents –

The following items are included with your WMP purchase:

• WMP 20G Gig MP3 Player

• Stereo Headphones

• USB Cable

• AC Power Adapter

• Quick Start Guide

• Deluxe Carry Case

• Limited Warranty

Website Information –

Visit the WMP website (www.TaoLife.com) for additional information and support, including:

• WMP Software and Firmware Updates

• Online Technical Support

• Troubleshooting

• FAQs

• How-To Tutorials

• Documentation

• Accessories

• Product Information

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Documentation & Software –

The documentation and software necessary for your WMP player and
Host PC are included on the WMP player hard-drive. See 錯誤! 找不到參照來源。 in this document for
installation instructions.

Minimum System Requirements – The following is required as a minimum for your WMP host PC operations:

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP

• Intel® Pentium II 200 MHz, AMD®-K6-2® 200 MHz or better processor (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

recommended)

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 port connection

• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• 20 MB free hard disk space (more if storing music files)

• Internet connection for Internet content downloading and website support

• Installed Mouse

• SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)

• 802.11 B Wireless Access Point required for wireless PC to player transfers

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Quick Start Guide

Wireless Media Player Music Controls

Main Menu Press and hold the Select key
Play a Song Press the Select key
Change the volume Press the Up key once, then use

Right/Left to adjust volume up/down

One step: press and hold Up/Down
Pause a song Press the Select key
Skip to the next song Press the Right key
Start a song over Press the Left key
Play the previous song Press the Left key twice
Fast-Forward Press and hold the Right key
Rewind Press and hold the Left key

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Shortcut Bars

Shortcut bars provide convenient access to the most commonly used functions. For example, changing the volume is
done using the Volume shortcut bar. Shortcut bars are accessed by pressing the Up and Down keys. Press the Up key
to go through the shortcut bar list in a pre-defined order. Press the Down key to go through the list in the opposite order.
The following shortcut bars are available from the Audio Player application:

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Volume (line-out)

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FM Transmitter Volume

• FM Transmit Frequency (select)

• FM Transmit Mode (select)

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Add Song to My Favorites Playlist

• Shuffle On/Off

• Equalizer Preset (select)

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Playlist/Bookmark

The shortcut bar list can be customized by turning shortcut bars on and off from the Preferences – Audio – Shortcut
Bars menu.

Turning Your

Wireless Media Player

On and Off

The power button is located on the lower right side of the player.
Press the power button to turn the player on.
To turn the player off, press the power button and select from the list of options. By default, the player will go into standby.

From standby mode, the player will turn back on very quickly. However, if the player will not be used for an extended
period of time it is recommended to power off the unit. The battery will maintain a charge for a longer period of time when
the unit is powered off.

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Disable Wireless Media Player Keys

If you want to prevent accidental key presses you can disable the Wireless Media Player keys by pressing the power
button and selecting the Lock Keypad menu option. To enable the Wireless Media Player keys press the power button
again and select Unlock Keypad.

Finding Music

The playlist menu is used to find songs by title, artist, album, genre, or playlist.
To access the playlist menu, press and hold the Select key to access the main menu. Then highlight the Playlist menu

item and press Select.

To play a particular album, select the album name and press Select. The album will begin playing at the first song.

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The chevron symbol to the right of a menu item means you can see songs in a particular playlist by pressing the Right key.

For example, if you wanted to play a particular song from an album, you could press the Right key from the Album
selection.

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Pressing the Select key on the selected song will play the album starting with the selected song.

Quickly Navigating Within Huge Lists

Your Wireless Media Player can hold thousands of songs. Some of the menu lists you encounter can be very long. This
section describes how you can quickly find what you are looking for within very long lists.

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1.1.1.1 Accelerated Scrolling

By pressing and holding the Up/Down keys you can scroll up and down through a list. The longer you hold the key down,
the faster you will scroll through the list.

1.1.1.2 Quick Navigation

Within alphabetically sorted lists you can press and hold the Right key to enter into quick navigation mode. Once enabled,
you can quickly navigate by the letters of the alphabet using the Up/Down keys. For example, to find your favorite artist
beginning with the letter 'S' you could enter into the Artist menu, press and hold the Right key, then use the Down key to
find artists beginning with the letter 'S'.

From quick navigation mode if you press the Right key a second time you can now navigate alphabetically by the second
letter. For example, by 'Sa', 'Sb', 'Sc', etc. At the second level the Up/Down keys will wrap within list entries beginning with
the first letter (e.g., 'S').

Quick navigation mode allows you to navigate with up to three letters.
Pressing the Select key immediately exits quick navigation mode. Pressing the Left key decreases the level by one.
Quick navigation can be used on the following alphabetically sorted lists:

• User defined playlists

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Genres

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• Songs within a particular genre

• Artists

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Songs by a particular artist

• Albums

• All tracks

Songs within user defined playlists and songs within albums are in general not sorted alphabetically. Therefore quick
navigation mode is not supported within these lists.

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Charging your

Wireless Media Player

Your Wireless Media Player can be charged using the supplied AC power adapter, or the supplied USB cable.

Charging with the AC Power Adapter

Connect the AC power adapter to the adapter port on the player and into a wall outlet. The dome light at the top of the
player will show red while the player is charging.

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Charging with the USB Cable

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC. The dome light at the top of the player will show
red while the player is charging.

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Transferring Music to Your

Wireless Media Player

This section will tell you how to transfer music to your player using the supplied USB cable.

Using Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 10 can be used to transfer individual songs, artist, albums and playlists to your Wireless Media
Player.

Step 1: Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC.
Step 2

: Open Windows Media Player 10.

Click Start – All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment – Windows Media Player

Step 3

: Locate the music you wish to transfer to your Wireless Media Player and Right-Click on it. Select

Add to – Sync

list. Repeat for all the music you wish to transfer.
Step 4: Click the Sync menu from Windows Media Player 10. Then choose the

Wireless Media Player

from the download

list.

Step 5: Click Start Sync to transfer the music from your Sync list to the player.
Step 6: After the transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable and enjoy your music.

Please refer to the Windows Media Player 10 documentation for more information.