Toshiba GIGABEAT User Manual
Portable Media Center
Owner’s Manual
© TOSHIBA CORPORATION 2006
All Rights Reserved
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Warning from TOSHIBA and Microsoft Corporation
(This gigabeat player use Microsoft® Windows Mobile® Software for Por-
table Media Centers)
Do not use this product while driving a car!
If you use this Device while driving, remember that your safety
depends on using it responsibly. Accidents can happen quickly.
Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Have a
passenger change settings, or if that it not possible, pull over
safely first. Keep the volume low enough to hear outside
sounds, including emergency sirens, car horns, and railroad
crossing or other safety signals. TOSHIBA and Microsoft make
no representations, warranties or other determinations that ANY
use of the software product listed above is legal, safe, or in any
manner recommended or intended while driving or otherwise
operating a motor vehicle.
General Operation
Prolonged Views of Screen
If you are driving, do not access any function requiring a prolonged
view of the screen. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the system requiring prolonged
attention. Even occasional short scans to the screen may be
hazardous if your attention has been diverted away from your driving
task at a critical time.
Volume Setting
Do not use this product while driving a car. Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while
unable to hear these sounds could cause an accident.
For your Health!
When using ear buds or other headphones, be careful not to listen at
excessive volume. Listening to very loud sound levels may lead to
hearing loss. Also, listening through the ear buds or headphones for
prolonged periods of time, even at normal sound levels, may lead to
hearing loss. You should consult your doctor for more information on
proper use of ear buds or headphones.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Product Name: Portable Media Center
Model Number(s):MES30V, MES60V
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals
or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications
made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties
authorized by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(800) 631-3811
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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Safety Precautions
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment,
or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the
seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Provides important information.
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Precautions for Use
Should you notice any abnormality such as odor, smoke or
overheating, turn off the power and disconnect the AC adapter.
Continuing to use the product may result in fire, electric shock or
burn, possibly resulting in serious injury.
If water or other foreign object should enter the equipment, turn off
the power and disconnect the AC adapter. Continuing to use the
product may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
If you have dropped the product or damaged its top panel, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC adapter. Continuing to use the product
may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product. It may result in fire
or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not cause metals to contact the product or any inflammable
objects to enter the product. Do not cause foreign objects to enter or
drop into the holes in the terminals and other openings or gaps. It
may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Turn off the power and refrain from using the product on an airplane,
in a hospital or other place where use of the product is prohibited.
Using the product in these places may affect systems of operation,
the functioning of medical equipment, resulting in an accident and
possibly serious injury.
Do not use the product in a place that is exposed to water. Doing so
may result in fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury.
Be particularly cautious when using the product in rain, snow or on
beach or other waterfront area.
Do not use the product in a bathroom or shower. Doing so may result
in fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not touch the power cable or main unit while in a thunderstorm.
Doing so may result in electric shock possibly resulting in serious
injury.
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Do not operate the product while walking, driving a car, or riding a
motorcycle. You may fall or cause a traffic accident, possibly resulting
in serious injury. You cannot hear sounds from the surrounding
environment, which may lead to an unexpected accident, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Be careful not to let a small child play with the plastic bag used to
wrap the product. The child may place the bag over his/her head or
swallow it, resulting in suffocation.
Should you notice leaking fluid or odor from the product, immediately
move it away from any source of fire. The fluid from the product is
leaking from the built-in battery. In the event of battery leakage, the
fluid may ignite and cause explosion, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
Do not charge the built-in battery other than by the specified method.
Doing so may result in fire, explosion or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not charge or discharge the product near fire or under the hot sun.
The built-in battery may leak, resulting in ignition or explosion,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not use the product in a humid or steamy environment, nor use it
in a place that is dusty or subject to lamp soot. Doing so may result in
fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Remove the cables when moving the product. Failure to do so may
damage the cables, resulting in fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the product. Cleaning the
product with the AC adapter still connected may result in electric
shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM on a music CD player. Doing so
may damage the headphones or speaker or injure your ears, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Should you discover leakage from the product, do not touch the fluid.
The leakage from the product is fluid from the built-in battery. If
battery fluid should enter the eye or contact the skin, eye injury or
skin damage may result. If battery fluid should enter your eye, rinse
thoroughly with clean water and seek immediate medical advice. If
battery fluid should adhere to your skin or clothes, immediately rinse
it away with clean water.
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Do not place the product in a hot place. Placing the product under
direct sunlight, in a closed car, near a stove, etc., may result in heat
generation or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. The product
may also break possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not subject the display surface to impact. Doing so may result in a
damaged display, broken glass or leaking fluid possibly resulting in
serious injury. If fluid should enter your eye or adhere to your body or
clothes, immediately rinse it away with clean water. If fluid should
come in contact with your eye, rinse with clear water and seek
immediate medical advice from a doctor.
Store the product in a place out of the reach of small children. Failure
to do so may result in injury or accident.
Do not place the product on, or cover it with, a cloth or cushion. The
buildup of heat may cause the top panel to deform or result in fire
possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the product in a wellventilated place.
Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact. The product
may be damaged, or fire or electric shock may result, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not swing the product around when transporting or carrying it. The
product may strike a person or object, resulting in injury.
If you should experience an abnormal sensation on your skin,
immediately stop using the product and consult a dermatologist. In
rare occasions the materials or surface treatments used in this
product may cause itchiness, rash, eczema, etc., depending on the
user’s physical constitution or health condition.
AC Adapter
When using the headphones, be careful not to listen at excessive
volume. Listening to very loud sound levels may adversely affect
hearing ability.
Connect the power plug of the AC cable to a power outlet in the
home. Using a power source other than 100 to 240 VAC may result in
fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the AC adapter.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
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Occasionally disconnect the power plug and clean it if dirt or dust has
adhered to the prongs or the mount surface of the prongs. The
insulation of the power plug may decrease, resulting in fire possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not cover the AC adapter with a cushion or place it near a heater
or on a carpet when the adapter is conducting current. Doing so may
result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not subject the AC adapter’s power cable to any of the following:
-Scratching, extending or otherwise modifying, or heating
-Pulling, placing below a heavy object, or pinching
-Bending with force, twisting or bundling
Doing so may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter with any device other than the
product. Using the AC adapter for any other purpose may result in fire
or damage, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Insert the power plug firmly into the power outlet. If the power plug is
not fully inserted, fire or electric shock may result, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
When removing the power plug from the power outlet, do not pull
directly on the cable. Always hold the plug to remove it. Pulling the
plug by the cable may damage the cable or plug, resulting in fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand. Doing
so may result in electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
If the product will not be used for a prolonged period, such as when
you are traveling, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet to
ensure safety. Should the product experience a circuit failure, fire may
result, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Use the supplied AC adapter and AC cable. Using an AC adapter or
AC cable other than the specified part may result in fire, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
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Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................4
Table Of Contents..................................................................................................9
Welcome ..............................................................................................................12
Important Use Information ...................................................................................14
AC Adapter ..........................................................................................................17
Parts diagram.......................................................................................................18
Setting Up the gigabeat.............................................................19
Set Up..................................................................................................................19
Charging the Built-in Battery ..................................................................................19
Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................................................................... 21
Setting Up Your PC..............................................................................................22
Installing the Included Software .............................................................................22
Connecting the gigabeat to Your PC .....................................................................24
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................25
Basic Operation .....................................................................................................25
Enjoying Music...........................................................................28
Downloading Tracks ............................................................................................28
Downloading Tracks from a Music CD to Your PC ................................................28
Transferring Tracks from the PC to the gigabeat ...................................................29
Listening to Music ................................................................................................32
Playback Functions ................................................................................................ 35
Repeat Play/Random Play ..................................................................................... 36
Changing the EQ ...................................................................................................37
Adjusting Audio Quality .......................................................................................... 38
Using a Quick List for Playback ...........................................................................39
Creating a Quick List .............................................................................................39
Deleting Tracks from the Quick List .......................................................................40
Playing the Playlist ................................................................................................. 41
Managing Tracks .................................................................................................42
Rating a Track .......................................................................................................42
Deleting Tracks ......................................................................................................43
Enjoying Photos.........................................................................44
Transferring Photos .............................................................................................44
Downloading Photos from a Digital Camera to the gigabeat .................................46
Reserving Free Space for Images .........................................................................49
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Viewing Photos ....................................................................................................51
Viewing Photos Sorted by Folder ..........................................................................51
Viewing Photos Sorted by Date .............................................................................52
Changing the Display .............................................................................................53
Viewing a Slideshow ............................................................................................57
Changing the Slide Interval .................................................................................... 58
Playing a Slideshow in Random Order ..................................................................59
Managing Photos .................................................................................................60
Deleting a Photo ....................................................................................................60
Enjoying Video...........................................................................61
Downloading Video..............................................................................................61
Transferring Videos to your gigabeat ..................................................................... 61
Watching Video....................................................................................................63
Deleting Video Data ...............................................................................................65
Watching videos/Viewing photos from your gigabeat on your TV........................66
Enjoying TV ................................................................................69
Downloading TV Shows.......................................................................................69
Viewing Recorded TV Programs..........................................................................70
Selecting a TV Show to Play .................................................................................70
Enjoying Radio...........................................................................72
Using the Radio ...................................................................................................72
Set Channels Using Auto Preset ...........................................................................72
Manually Add Channels .........................................................................................74
Modifying Channel Settings ...................................................................................75
Deleting Channel Settings ....................................................................................76
Listening to the FM Radio ....................................................................................77
Selecting a station .................................................................................................77
Changing Settings .....................................................................78
Adjusting the Display ...........................................................................................78
Changing the Language and Region .....................................................................82
Operation Settings ...............................................................................................85
Resetting the gigabeat .........................................................................................88
Returning to the Factory Settings ..........................................................................88
System Information ..............................................................................................89
Others .........................................................................................90
Menu List .............................................................................................................90
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Terminology .........................................................................................................94
Possible Error Messages (Main Unit) ..................................................................95
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................96
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................98
Specifications.......................................................................................................99
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Welcome
Trademarks
-gigabeat and Plus Touch are trademarks of Toshiba Corporation.
-Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Mobile are either registered trade-
marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
-Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
-Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
-The product names referred to in this manual may be registered trademarks or trade-
marks of their respective companies.
Included accessories
-AC Adapter -AC Adapter Cable -Software CD-ROM
-Earbuds -USB Cable -Safety Precautions
-Quick Start Guide
-Limited Warranty
-USB Conversion Cable -AV Cable
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Software and Owner’s Manual
-Under the copyright laws, a part or all of accompanying software and this manual cannot
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA.
-Toshiba will not be responsible for any loss that may be caused to a customer or third
party through the use of a machine with the appended software and this owner's manual.
-Please be forewarned that designs, specifications, software and this manual are subject
to change without notice.
-The PC screens contained in this owner’s manual are provided for reference purposes
only and may differ from the actual screens. Toshiba accept no responsibility for erroneous descriptions.
Copyrights
-The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, video-
tapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.
-You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use
copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission.
Recorded Data
Tracks that have been damaged or erased due to a problem in the
product or PC may not be recovered.
About This Product
-This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
-This computer program is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Contains
security software licensed from RSA Data Security, Inc. Portions of this software are
based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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Important Use Information
Handling the Product
-Do not subject the product to strong impact, as it may damage the
product or destroy the recorded data. It may also cause other
failures and malfunctions.
-Do not apply unnecessary force to the product’s display surface, as
it may damage the display.
-Placing the product in a bag along with hard objects may damage
the product in the event of contact with those objects.
-Do not spray insecticide or apply other volatile chemicals on or
around the product. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in
contact with the product for a long period. The surface color may
change or the exterior coating may peel off.
-Do not place the product in a trouser pocket, etc. When you sit
down, the product may receive strong impact and sustain damage.
-Do not forcibly press in the buttons on the front surface. A strong
force will be exerted on the internal parts and may damage them,
or cause malfunction and failure.
Location of Use
Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, etc., may
cause radio interference. If interference should occur, move the
product away from such appliances/devices.
Condensation
Water droplets may form on the surface of the product after the
product has been carried into a warm place directly from a cold place
or when a cold room where the product is used is heated quickly. In
such cases, water droplets may also be present inside the product,
so do not turn on the power but wait for approximately one hour.
Failure to do so may result in damage, malfunction or loss of
recorded data.
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Cleaning the Product
To clean the exterior, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Never use benzine or thinner, as it may cause discoloration or
damage to the finish.
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions for the
cleaning cloth you’re using.
Software Upgrades
-Software Upgrades may become available to enhance use after the product has
been shipped.
Internal Hard Disk
This product has a built-in hard disk. If the disk is subjected to impact,
vibration or change in the environment, such as temperature change,
it may result in damage to the unit, malfunction and/or data loss.
When using this product, pay attention to the following instructions:
-Do not place the product under direct sunlight, in a closed car, near
a heater or where the product will be subject to high temperatures.
-Do not place the product in a place where it will be subject to
extremely low temperatures.
-Do not subject the product to sudden changes in temperature as
condensation may occur.
-Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
-Do not place the product near a magnet, speaker or other object
generating a magnetic field.
-Do not place the product where it will be subject to strong
vibrations.
-Do not place or drop an object on the product.
-Do not place the product where it will be exposed to water or high
humidity.
-Do not place a cup or other container of liquid near the product
since spilled liquid may enter the product.
-Do not subject the product to vibration or impact, or swing it around
or drop it, regardless of whether or not the product is operating.
-Do not forcibly push, squeeze or twist the product.
-While writing to or reading from the built-in hard disc, do not turn off
the power, nor disconnect the USB cable.
Regularly back up the data in the internal hard disk to the PC so that
it can be recovered in the event of corruption or loss.
TOSHIBA shall not be liable whatsoever for loss of data stored on the
internal hard disk.
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Precautions Concerning the Built-in Hard Disk
-The internal hard disk contains firmware data and demo files for the gigabeat. The
disk area that can actually be used is the area except for these files.
Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at Time of Disposal or Transfer
-When the gigabeat is disposed of or sold with the hard disk in an as-is condition,
information on the hard disk may be viewed by a third party. When disposing of or
reselling the gigabeat, please delete all of the data on the hard disk.
Built-in Battery
-The built-in battery will gradually discharge, even when the product is not being
used. If the product is not used for a prolonged period, the built-in battery may
discharge completely. If this should happen, recharge the battery before using the
product.
-The recharging time will vary depending on the condition of the built-in battery,
ambient temperature, etc.
-Using the product at low temperatures will shorten the continuous playback time.
-The built-in battery can be recharged approximately 500 times. (This number is an
estimate and is for reference purposes only.)
-The built-in battery is a consumable part. Repeated use will gradually decrease the
operating time. If the battery is consumed quickly after a full charge, the built-in
battery may have failed. Please contact TOSHIBA Customer Service by calling
(Phone # on “STOP SHEET”).
TOSHIBA shall not be liable whatsoever for any corruption or loss of
stored data due to the complete discharge of the built-in battery.
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