Toshiba Portable MP3 Player User Manual

Portable Media Center

Owner’s Manual

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Terminology .........................................................................................................94

Possible Error Messages (Main Unit) ..................................................................95

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................96

Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................98

Specifications.......................................................................................................99

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

AC Adapter

When using the AC adapter, carefully read and observe the information in “Safety

Precautions” (>p. 4) as well as the following instructions. Refer to “Specifications” (>p.99) for the type of the supplied AC adapter.

Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter. The use of another adapter may result in damage, heat generation or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Do not use the AC adapter with any equipment other than this product.

Do not allow other metal to touch the plug of the connector cable. Short-circuiting may result.

When connecting the adapter, firmly insert the plug of the connector cable into the AC adapter jack on the product. Inserting the plug into another terminal may result in damage.

When removing the connector cable, pull it by the plug. Do not pull directly on the cable.

Do not drop the AC adapter or otherwise subject it to strong impact.

Do not use the AC adapter in a hot, humid place.

Do not use the AC adapter on an object that is easily affected by temperature increases. Heat marks may remain where the AC adapter has been placed.

The AC adapter is designed for indoor use only.

The surface temperature of the AC adapter may increase while the power is on, but this does not mean the adapter is faulty. Before carrying, unplug the AC cable and wait until the AC adapter cools.

Buzzing noises may occasionally be heard from the inside of the AC adapter, but this is not abnormal.

Using the AC adapter near a radio, television or cellular phone may cause radio interference, so use the adapter at a sufficient distance from such appliances/devices.

The supplied AC cable is designed for use in the particular region. When using the product overseas, provide a separate AC cable conforming to the local standard.

Parts diagram

l m

f g

a Headphone /V-OUT jack b Lock switch

Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the gigabeat to prevent inadvertent button operations.

c POWER button

VOL.

d VOL(+)/VOL(-) button e SKIP button f PLAY/PAUSE button g SKIP button h AC adapter jack i Strap attachment hole j Display screen

(Color screen)

k BACK button l START button m Plus Touch button n OK button

in this manual)

o BATTERY switch

Comes from the factory in the “off” position. When not using the gigabeat for extended periods, switch this to “off” and it will extend the life of your battery.

p USB2.0 connector q Connect terminal

(referred to as “ok”

Note

-Use only Toshiba authorized accessories when connecting to the pin connector

at the bottom of the unit.

Setting Up the gigabeat

Set Up

Charging the Built-in Battery

When charging the gigabeat for the first time, make certain to fully charge the battery.

Preparation

Set the BATTERY switch on the bottom of the main unit to ON.

Using the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the gigabeat in the order A to C shown below. It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the gigabeat.

Connect to

outlet

Battery icon display Battery Status

Charging

Fully charged Charging completed

Charging via the USB Cable

Connect the gigabeat to the PC via the supplied USB cable.

Note

-If Windows Media® Player 10 is not installed on your PC, the gigabeat cannot

be connected properly. Install Windows Media Player 10 before you connect the gigabeat to your PC. (>p.22)

To the USB terminal on the PC

Battery icon display Battery Status

Charging

Fully charged Charging completed

-Battery power may be used when the gigabeat is operating such as transferring

tracks even if it is connected via USB.

-Charging with a USB connection is dependent on the performance of the USB

bus power supply function of the PC and may not be possible depending on the model of PC.

-When a USB connection is made with a PC that cannot support charging, the

connection may soon be lost and the USB function of the PC may not be available for use temporarily. If this happens, restart the PC, connect the AC adapter to the gigabeat, and then once again make a USB connection with the PC.

-The gigabeat may not be charged when the power of PC is off. Leave the power

of PC on.

-The gigabeat is connected to your PC when turned on. Refer to “Connecting the

gigabeat to Your PC” (>p.24).

Note

-If the screen does not display the charging status, see “Troubleshooting”

(>p.96).

-The charge time will vary depending on the condition of the built-in battery,

ambient temperature, etc.

-The charge may stop temporarily to limit the temperature increase in the

gigabeat.

-Charge the built-in battery within the specified operating-temperature range

(>p.99). If the temperature is outside the specified range, the gigabeat may

not charge.

- indicates the battery remaining. (>p.27).

-If the battery remaining is very low, connect the AC adapter to the gigabeat.

The built-in battery may not be charged using a USB.

-If the battery remaining reaches low and the power has run out, connect the AC

adapter to the gigabeat. The built-in battery cannot be charged using a USB.

-If the built-in battery has run out, recharge the battery in full before using the

product. If the battery is not charged enough, the product may not turn on.

Turning the Power ON/OFF

aTo turn the power on or off, press

the POWER button.

Note

-The

power button will not work if the Lock switch is activated.

Setting Up the gigabeat

Setting Up Your PC

Installing the Included Software

PC Requirements (*1)

● Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition / XP Professional / XP Media Center Edition (Windows XP Service Pack 2 is recommended.)

● CPU : 300MHz or faster (1.5GHz is recommended)

● RAM : 128MB or more (512MB is recommended)

● Hard disk space : 100MB or more

● Interface : USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 (*2)

● Others : CD-ROM Drive

(*1)Only PCs with pre-installed operating systems are supported. Macintosh®

computers and OS are not supported.

(*2)In order for the device to transfer information using USB 2.0, the USB 2.0

protocol must be installed on the PC. If the PC can only transfer at USB 1.1 speeds, then the device will transfer information using USB 1.1.

Perform the following procedures before using the gigabeat. Windows Media Player 10 and the Owner’s Manual are installed.

To transfer music, video and photo data to the gigabeat via PC, use Windows Media Player 10.

Note

-Even when Windows Media Player 10 is already installed on the PC, continue

the installation procedure. Files necessary to work with the gigabeat will be installed on the PC.

aInsert the included CD-ROM into

the PC.

bClick the “Install Windows Media Player 10” button.

Even when Windows Media Player 10 is already installed on the PC, continue the installation procedure. Files necessary to work with the gigabeat will be installed on the PC.

cFollow the on screen instructions

Connecting the gigabeat to Your PC

To transfer tracks and other data to the gigabeat, connect the gigabeat to your PC via the USB cable.

aTurn on the PC. bTurn on the gigabeat. cUsing the USB cable, connect the PC and gigabeat.

To the USB terminal on the PC

-The gigabeat is automatically turned on when connected to the PC.

-When connecting to a PC for the first time, the “New Hardware Wizard” is

sometimes displayed. If this happens, insert the included CD-ROM into the PC's CDROM drive.

-When you first connect the gigabeat to the PC, you will see an operation screen

appear (>p. 29).

Note

-If the battery is low when you connect the gigabeat to your PC, you should also

plug in the AC adapter otherwise some of the data being transferred could be lost.

-While transferring data to the gigabeat, never disconnect the USB cable or AC

Adapter. If the screen displays “Updating”, do not disconnect the gigabeat. Do not disconnect the USB cable if “Connected” is not displayed on the screen.

-While the gigabeat is connected to the PC you will not be able to operate it.

-Operation cannot be guaranteed when the gigabeat has been connected to a

PC using a USB hub.

Basic Operation

Buttons on the gigabeat and their Functions

Setting Up the gigabeat

Back button

Returns you to the previous screen.

Plus Touch button

Touch the top, bottom, left or right to select a menu item.

●Start screen

The Start screen is the basic screen for all gigabeat operations. Selection of any menu items starts from this screen.

START button

Displays the Start screen in which you can select a menu item to operate.

OK button

Confirms the item selection made with the Plus Touch™ button and performs the associated function.

●Selecting an item

Touch the top or bottom of the Plus Touch button to move between the selection items.

Touch the left or right of the Plus Touch button to change the items.

●Confirming your selection

Press the OK to perform the function of the selected item.

On-screen Displays

●Icons

Track name

Track Number

Elapsed Time bar

Artist name

Album title

Random play

(>p.36)

Repeat play

(>p.36)

elapsed time and remaining time Each time you press OK, it switches the elapsed and remaining time display.

Battery Power

Charging Charging completed

Battery Power

This will flash if the battery life drops to zero.

Play Pause Rewind Forward Lock

Standby screen

This screen is displayed when the gigabeat is transferring information. You cannot operate the gigabeat while this screen is displayed.

This screen is also displayed when a display takes a long time to appear such as with large photo files.

Enjoying Music

Downloading Tracks

Downloading Tracks from a Music CD to Your PC

aInsert the music CD in the CD-ROM drive of your PC. bStart Windows Media Player 10. cClick the “Rip” button. dTurn off the check boxes for tracks you do not want to

download.

eClick the “Rip Music” button.

c“Rip” button

e“Rip Music” button

dCheck boxes

Note

-For details, refer to the help information about Windows Media Player 10.

-This activity is not currently legal in Australia.

Transferring Tracks from the PC to the gigabeat

aUsing the USB cable, connect the gigabeat to your PC. bSelect “Synchronize media files to

this device” and click OK.

cSelect “Automatic” or “Manual” for

the PC/gigabeat synchronization method.

Automatic: Synchronization automatically

starts.

Manual: Proceed to Step4.

dWhen Windows Media Player 10 opens, select the content to

transfer in the Library tab.

Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

eRight-click the content to transfer

from the list on the center of the screen and select “Add to”➝ “Sync List”.

fClick the “Start Sync” button in the

lower right-hand corner.

Note

-When synchronization is set to “Automatic” and the synchronized data are

deleted from the PC, the data will also be deleted from the gigabeat next time connected to the PC. Do not use the gigabeat as a backup for the PC library.

-Data conversion may be performed during the transfer depending on the WMA

file format you chose.

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