Rio S10 Manuals

© 2002 SONICblue Incorporated. All rights reserved. Rio is a registered trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. SONICblue is a trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. iTunes is provided by Apple Computer, Inc. © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Mac Users Read Me First Installation Instructions for Mac Users Mac OS9 and OSX users must first install the required iTunes 2.0.4 software, then install the required Rio plugin. 1. To install iTunes, choose the “Install iTunes” link on the software CD install screen, and follow the on-screen instructions. 2. To install the Rio plugin, choose the "Download Rio Plugin" link on the software CD install screen. Choose the “Install Rio Plugin” link for your Mac's OS on the Web page that displays. The plugin begins downloading and is installed on your computer. You must have an internet connection to download the Rio plugin. OSX Users The "Install" program on the software CD may not run on some OSX systems, if you are having difficulty, follow these steps: To Install iTunes 2.0.4 1. Double click on the CD icon to show the contents of the CD that came with your product. 2. Open the “iTunes” folder 3. Open the “OSX” folder 4. Double click on the iTunes2.pkg file to begin the installation of iTunes 2.0.4 To manually view the electronic User’s Guide, open the “Docs” folder on the CD and double click on the SXXUG.pdf file, where “XX” is the model number of your product. P/N 41000743-001

Index Welcome 1 Contents Rio S10 User’s Guide Welcome Thanks for your purchase of the Rio S10 digital music player. The S10 portable player provides up to 30 hours of MP3 and WMA playback with the included AA-size battery. With 64MB memory — expandable with optional external memory cards — the S10 holds hours of your favorite music. Use the music management software included on the software CDs to: • Organize digital audio tracks on your computer • Encode your audio CDs into compressed digital audio format • Download tracks to your Rio player • Search for tracks on your computer or on the Internet • Create custom CDs — if you have CD burning hardware and your computer supports it Contents Navigating the User’s Guide / Using Acrobat Tour of the Rio Player Getting Started Playing Music Using the Stopwatch Setting and Releasing Hold Setting Shuffle and Repeat Play Setting the Equalizer Advanced Features Using the Music Management Software Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Troubleshooting

2002 SONICblue Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. SONICblue Incorporated shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained herein, even if SONICblue has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. SONICblue reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification. SONICblue disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein. Rio® is a registered trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. SONICblue is a trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. This product is iTunes ready. iTunes is provided by Apple Computer, Inc. © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Customer Care Web site www.sonicblue.com/support E-mail [email protected] Technical Support Telephone Call for answers to technical questions about your product. (503) 453-1640 Customer Service Telephone Call for SONICblue sales and general product information. (800) 468-5846 Hours Please check the support Web site for the current hours of operation. WARNING To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use or operate this device in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this device. Risk of electric shock — Do not disassemble or modify this device. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic fields (close to TV or speakers). Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively low. CAUTION Risk of explosion, damage or battery leakage is possible if the battery is replaced incorrectly or by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions or local laws. Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop operating this device if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of equipment. Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging to the hearing of the user. Product Care • Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to your Rio player or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose your Rio player to direct sunlight continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case may become deformed or discolored or the Rio player may malfunction. Do not use your Rio player near an open flame. • If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the Rio player’s temperature stabilize before operation. • Keep dirt, sand, dust, and moisture from entering your Rio player. Do not use in areas of excessive dust. Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively high. • Do not drop or subject your Rio player to shock. • If interference occurs close to radios or televisions, move your Rio player away from them. • Do not clean your Rio player with solvents, chemicals or abrasive cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth to clean your Rio player. Using the Player 1. Connect the supplied earphones or optional headphones into the MULTIFUNCTION port on top of the Rio player. 2. Turn the player ON. Playing Music 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback. Press ENTER to cycle through the player’s various screens. If you are coming from Stopwatch mode: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to navigate to Play Music. 3. Press FORWARD to select Play Music. The following options display: • Play All: Plays all tracks. • Play Track: Displays track list you can choose from to play. 4. Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to navigate within Play Music options; Press FORWARD to select an option and begin playback. Setting/Releasing Hold Press and hold MENU, then press ENTER to put the Rio player into or out of Hold mode. Hold locks the Rio player buttons — except the OFF/ON switch — preventing accidental operation. When the player is in Hold mode, a lock icon appears on the display, and the player displays a message if the player buttons are pressed indicating that Hold mode is active. Using the Stopwatch In Stopwatch mode, Lap Statistics shown at the bottom of the LCD toggle between Average Lap Time and Current to Average Lap Time Difference. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to navigate to Stopwatch. 3. Press FORWARD to select Stopwatch mode. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to start and stop the timer without resetting the timer value. • Press STOP to reset the timer value to zero. • Press ENTER to move lap times down on the LCD; if the timer is running, press ENTER to capture a new lap time without stopping the timer. • Press and hold ENTER to reset all lap times to zero. Location of Controls OFF (0) / ON (1): Slide to turn the player OFF or ON MULTIFUNCTION port: Connect supplied earphones, USB cable, optional headphones, or optional accessory remote control here LANYARD HOLDER: Fasten optional cords here to wear your Rio MENU: Press to display the menu system; If a menu is already open, press to close; Press to cancel before selecting or executing menu options; Hold mode: Press and hold, then press ENTER to put the Rio player into or out of Hold mode VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level Display (LCD) ENTER: Press to cycle through the player’s various screens; In Menu mode, press to select menu options; In Stopwatch mode, press to move lap times down on the LCD; if the timer is running, press to capture a new lap time without stopping the timer; press and hold to reset all lap times to zero STOP: Press to stop playback; In Menu mode, press to navigate to the next menu option; In Stopwatch mode, press to reset the timer to zero PLAY/PAUSE: Press to play or pause playback; In Menu mode, press to navigate to the previous menu option; In Stopwatch mode, press to start and stop the timer without resetting the timer value REVERSE and FORWARD: Press to skip to the start of the previous or next track; Press and hold to scan backward or forward within the current track; In Menu mode, press FORWARD to select or execute a menu option Accessories for your Rio player can be found online at store.sonicblue.com 6 For detailed instructions and descriptions please see the User’s Guide located on the software CDs @ LCD Overview Player Mode Stopwatch Mode Hold Indicator Clock Battery Indicator Shuffle Indicator Repeat Indicator Track Title Artist Album (CD) Progress Indicator Volume Indicator Track Timer: Time Elapsed or Time Remaining Playback Mode Indicator Track Number of Total Average Lap Time Lap Times Timer Current to Average Lap Time Difference Date Information Track Information: Codec, Encoding Bitrate and Stereo/Mono Indicator Menu Mode Highlighted Option Press ENTER to cycle through the player’s various screens