Rio Audio Rio 800 User's Manual
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1. GETTING STARTED Ri 0300 Page 2 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Rio 800 Getting Started Guide Copyright 2000 SONICblue Inc All Rights Reserved SONICblue Inc does not assume any responsibility for errors or omis sions in this document or make any commitment to update the informa tion contained herein Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort com Inc in the USA and or other countries and is used under license Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows Logo Plays are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft aE Corporation in the United States and or other coun am tries Wi All other product names may be trademarks of the Media companies with which they are associated First Edition November 2000 Part Number 52260013 001 Ri QO200 Page 3 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Contents INTRODUCTION salinasi erin ra 5 Important information 6 SETTING UP YOUR RIO siriana 8 Step 1 Unpacking your Rio 800 8 Step 2 Charging your Rio n 11 Step 3 Installing the software 12 Step 4 Using the software eeeeeeeeeeeee 15 Step 5 Plugging in the USB cable 16 Step 6 Registering your Rio 17 Step 7 Checking out the User Guide 18 ACCESSING CUSTOMER CARE ii 19 Ri O200 Page 4 DIGITAL AUDIO P2. com CUSTOMER SERVICE Hours of Operation Monday Thursday 6am 5pm PT Friday 6am 1lam 1pm Spm PT Email customersupport riohome com Telephone 1 800 468 5846 or 541 967 2450 Fax 541 967 2485 Rio 800 Getting Started Guide 52260013 001
3. LAYER Introduction Ri QO200 Page 5 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rio 800 portable digital audio player Rio is the perfect companion for active people delivering skip free music for people on the go The convenient remote control rechargeable battery backpack and voice recording option make the Rio 800 the ultimate digital audio player The Rio connects easily to your PC or Mac for downloading compressed digital audio tracks Use the Rio software to convert tracks from your audio CDs or to download tracks from the Internet for playback on the Rio Take a few minutes to review the information in the following pages Before you can listen to your favorite music or spoken audio with your Rio you must first 1 Charge the battery backpack 2 Install the Rio software from the CD ROM 3 Connect the Rio to the USB port on your computer Introduction Page 6 RICO DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER This guide shows you how to set up and start using your Rio To learn more e Check out the Rio 800 User Guide on the CD ROM for in depth information on using your Rio an introduction to the Rio software warranty information a glossary of digital audio terms and more e Click on the Rio Audio Manager AudibleManager or SoundJam software Help menus for detailed step by step instructions on using the software e Visit the Rio Web site at www riohome com Important informa
4. ecording Tip See the Rio 800 User Guide on the CD ROM for more information on Rio menu options and voice recording Setting up your Rio Ri Q200 Page 11 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 2 Charging your Rio Caution Do not remove the rechargeable battery from the backpack 1 Connect the AC adapter into your Rio s backpack port at the bottom of the backpack 2 Connect the AC adapter power cord into an electrical outlet The charge lamp on the backpack lights up when charging begins 3 Slide the Rio power switch to On 4 Press Menu and select Prefs gt Battery gt Calibrate Note You do not have to calibrate the battery each time you charge it only the first time 5 Wait overnight or until the timer expires to give the backpack a full charge 6 When charging is complete unplug the AC adapter from the Rio 7 Plug the headphones and headphone remote into the top of the Rio slide the power switch to On and press gt II to listen to the Rio introduction message Setting up your Rio Page 12 RICO DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 3 Installing the software PC 1 Place the software CD in the CD ROM drive on your computer After a few seconds the installation menu displays Note If the installation menu does not display automatically skip to the next page for instructions 2 Click the Install button on the installation menu 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Setting up you
5. owing items e Rio 800 portable digital audio player with rechargeable battery backpack e AC adapter e Headphones e Headphone remote with shirt clip e Universal Serial Bus USB cable e Getting Started Guide e Rio software CD ROM e Carrying case e Other printed materials e Setting up your Rio Rio DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Page 9 Using your Rio Multifunction port On Hold Off Microphone Volume Select Menu Record Joypad includes clockwise from top Play Pause gt Forward gt gt Stop W Reverse lt lt and Select Setting up your Rio Ri QO200 Page 10 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Using buttons and controls e On Hold Off Power Slide this switch on top of your Rio to turn the power on and off or to put the Rio settings in Hold mode Hold temporarily locks the buttons on your Rio except the Power switch and the remote a useful feature while exercising e Multifunction port Plug the headphone remote and headphones or the USB cable into this port on top of the Rio e and Volume also on the headphone remote Press to increase the volume press to decrease the volume e Menu Press Menu to display Audio Player Prefs About and Record options Press gt Il gt gt ll and lt lt to navigate through menu options Press Select to choose a menu option e Rec Press Rec to display the Recorder options menu where you can choose to record your voice or play a r
6. p PC 1 Click on the Help Menu at the top of the Rio Audio Manager or AudibleManager screen 2 Click Help Topics 3 Click the topic you are interested in for step by step instructions Mac 1 Click the Help Menu 2 Choose SoundJam MP Help e Click the topic you are interested in for step by step instructions e Click How To Use This Help System to understand the basics of using the SoundJam Help Setting up your Rio Page 16 Rio DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 5 Plugging in the USB cable 1 Plug one end of the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of the Rio 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer On the Mac the USB port is typically located on the keyboard Tip The Rio 800 USB connection only fits one way Do not try to force the connection Setting up your Rio Ri Q200 Page 17 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 6 Registering your Rio To register your Rio click the Register button on the installation menu Tip The serial number S N required to register your Rio is located on the back of the Rio under the backpack To detach the backpack firmly press the button on the back of your Rio and slide the backpack toward the bottom of the player You can complete software registration during installation or at a later date For online software registration your Rio must be connected to the computer with the USB cable and turned on Rio Audio Manager allo
7. r Rio Ri QO200 Page 13 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER 4 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete or you are prompted to do so Tip When the installation is complete the Rio Audio Manager icon is visible on your computer s desktop If the installation menu does not display automatically follow these steps to begin the installation manually 1 Click the Start button in bottom left corner of the computer screen and choose Run 2 Type d setup32 exe in the field labeled Open If your computer s CD ROM drive uses a letter other than d substitute that letter for d 3 Click the OK button and follow the on screen instructions Setting up your Rio Page 14 RICO DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Mac 1 Place the software CD in the CD ROM drive on your computer 2 The CD contents display automatically To manually display the CD contents double click the icon on your computer s desktop 3 Double click the Install icon The installation menu displays 4 Click the Install button on the installation menu to begin the installation 5 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete or you are prompted to do so Setting up your Rio Page 15 Rio DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 4 Using the software See the Rio User Guide on the software CD ROM for an introduction to using the Rio software For detailed instructions refer to the PC and Mac software online Help To use the online hel
8. tion Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury do not use or operate your Rio in or near water or wet locations Risk of electric shock Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble your Rio No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Introduction Ri QO200 Page 7 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Caution Do not remove the rechargeable battery from the backpack Batteries may explode or leak if disposed of in fire mixed with a different battery type inserted backwards or disassembled Caution while driving Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas Be careful and attentive while driving Stop listening to your Rio if you find it disruptive or dis tracting while operating any type of vehicle To listen to your Rio in the car use the car cassette adapter accessory to listen to your Rio through your car s speakers Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can dam age your hearing Care of your Rio Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to your Rio or cause your Rio to malfunction Do not clean your Rio with solvents chemicals or abrasive cleaners If necessary use a soft cloth to clean the Rio Setting up your Rio Ri 0500 Page 8 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Setting up your Rio Step 1 Unpacking your Rio 800 Your Rio 800 package includes the foll
9. ws you to convert 50 free MP3 tracks from CD ROM and write 25 free tracks to CD prior to registration To register Rio Audio Manager click the software Help menu then click Upgrade Online Register Rio Audio Manager on each computer you plan to use it with The SoundJam software prompts you to register online when you first open the program SoundJam allows you to convert 50 free tracks from CD ROM prior to registration RICO Setting up your Rio Page 18 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Step 7 Checking out the User Guide Do you want to learn more about your Rio Click the User Guide but ton on the installation menu The User Guide contains In depth information on using your Rio An introduction to the Rio software A glossary of digital audio terms Common questions and answers about your Rio Warranty and regulatory information Customer care information Tip Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 0 available on the Rio software CD to view the User Guide The User Guide is in the Manual folder on the software CD Rio DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Accessing customer care Page 19 Accessing customer care TECHNICAL SUPPORT Hours of Operation Monday Thursday Sam 7pm PT Friday Sam 1lam 1pm 7pm PT Saturday 8am 4pm PT Email customersupport riohome com Telephone 541 967 2450 TDD 541 967 2451 Fax 541 967 2401 Web site www riohome com Rio Audio Manager support customersupport riohome
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