Diamond Rio 600 Getting Started Manual

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CD players
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Getting Started Manual

Diamond Rio 600 is a portable digital audio player that allows you to listen to your favorite music on the go. With its compact size and lightweight design, you can easily take it with you wherever you go. The Rio 600 supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, and WAV, so you can enjoy your music in the format of your choice. The player also features a built-in FM tuner, so you can listen to your favorite radio stations as well.

In addition to its music playback capabilities, the Rio 600 also includes a number of other features that make it a versatile and user-friendly device. These features include:

Diamond Rio 600 is a portable digital audio player that allows you to listen to your favorite music on the go. With its compact size and lightweight design, you can easily take it with you wherever you go. The Rio 600 supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, and WAV, so you can enjoy your music in the format of your choice. The player also features a built-in FM tuner, so you can listen to your favorite radio stations as well.

In addition to its music playback capabilities, the Rio 600 also includes a number of other features that make it a versatile and user-friendly device. These features include:

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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Rio 600 Getting Started Guide
© 2000 S3 Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Neither S3 Incorporated nor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
assumes any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
Neither S3 Incorporated nor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. makes
any commitment to update the information contained herein.
Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. used by Diamond
Multimedia Systems, Inc. under license.
Microsoft, Windows Media and the Win-
dows Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and iMac are trademarks of
Apple.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Third Edition, August 2000.
Part Number 52260008-002
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INTRODUCTION ...........................................................5
Important information ..........................................6
SET UP THE RIO AND SOFTWARE ..............................8
Unpack package contents .....................................8
Power up the Rio ..................................................9
Install the software .............................................11
Plug in the USB cable ........................................13
Register the Rio player and software .................14
View and print the User Guide ..........................15
START USING THE SOFTWARE .................................16
Rio Audio Manager (PC) ...................................16
SoundJam MP (Mac) .........................................21
START USING THE RIO ..........................................25
Using buttons and controls ................................26
ACCESS CUSTOMER CARE .........................................31
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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rio 600 portable digital audio
player! Rio is the perfect companion for active people—delivering skip-
free music for people on the go. The Rio connects easily to your PC or
Mac for downloading compressed digital audio tracks. Use the Rio soft-
ware to convert tracks from your audio CDs into formats for playback
on the Rio or to download tracks from the Internet.
Before you can listen to your favorite music with your Rio you must
first:
1 Install the battery.
2 Install the Rio software from the CD-ROM.
3 Connect the Rio to the USB port on your computer.
This guide shows you the basics of how to set up and start using your
Rio. To learn more:
See the Rio User Guide on the CD-ROM for information such as
how to use Rio menu options and settings, warranty information,
and a glossary of digital audio terms.
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Refer to the Rio Audio Manager or SoundJam software Help menus
for detailed instructions on using the software to download digital
audio tracks, convert tracks from CD-ROM or transfer tracks to and
from your Rio.
Visit the Rio Web site at: www.riohome.com
Important information
Warning
To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use or operate this
device in or near water or wet locations.
Warning: Risk of electric shock—Do not open
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the player. No
user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Warning: Batteries and AC adapters
Batteries may explode or leak if disposed of in fire, mixed with a differ-
ent battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled. Never attempt to
recharge a non-rechargeable alkaline battery with the Rio AC adapter.
Only use nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA size rechargeable batteries
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with the Rio AC adapter. See the Rio User Guide Accessories section
for a list of approved Rio 600 replacement alkaline batteries.
Caution while driving
Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is
unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive while driv-
ing. Stop operation of the player if you find it disruptive or distracting
while operating any type of vehicle. Instead of using headphones, use
the car cassette adapter accessory to listen to the Rio through your cars
speakers.
Copyright law
This product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading
music for sale or other business purposes is a violation of copyright law.
It is also a violation of copyright law to download files without permis-
sion of the copyright owner.
Care of the Rio
Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage or
malfunction to the player. Do not clean the player with solvents, chemi-
cals or abrasive cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth to clean the Rio.
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Set up the Rio and software
Set up the Rio and software
Unpack package contents
The Rio 600 package includes the following items:
Rio 600 portable digital audio player with battery backpack and
RioTone
TM
color cover
One AA size alkaline battery
Earphones
Getting Started Guide
Software CD-ROM
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable
Carrying case
Other printed materials
Step 1
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Set up the Rio and software
Power up the Rio
1 Firmly press the button on the back of the Rio 600 and slide the
backpack toward the bottom of the player to detach the backpack.
2 Remove the backpack from the Rio 600.
3 Remove the cover over the backpack battery compartment. Lightly
squeeze the cover to unsnap the tabs that hold it in place.
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4 Insert the size AA alkaline battery
into the backpack battery
compartment. Match the + and -
ends on the battery to those shown
beside the battery compartment.
5 Replace the battery compartment
cover. Lightly squeeze the cover and
insert the two small tabs in place
first, then snap the large tab into
place.
6 Reattach the backpack to the Rio
Slide the backpack from the bottom
of the player toward the top, until the backpack clicks firmly into
place.
7 Plug the earphones into the multifunction port on top of the Rio.
8 Slide the power switch on top of the Rio to On.
9 Press >/|| (top joypad button) to listen to the Rio welcome message.
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Set up the Rio and software
Install the software
PC
1 Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
After a few seconds, the installation menu displays.
2 Click the Install button on the installation menu. Select Rio Audio
Manager.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete.
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Set up the Rio and software
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 computers
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.
Tip: When the installation is complete, the Rio Audio Manager
icon is visible on your computers desktop.
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 computers desktop.
3 Double click the Install button. The installation menu displays.
4 Click the SoundJam button to begin the installation.
5 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete.
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Set up the Rio and software
Plug 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 multifunction port provides connections on the top of the
Rio for the USB cable or for the headphones or headphone remote
accessory.
2
1
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Set up the Rio and software
Register the Rio player and software
To register the Rio player, click the Register button on the installation
menu. Remove the backpack to see the serial number (S/N) located on
the back of the Rio player under the backpack.
To complete software registration, follow the instructions when install-
ing the software. For online software registration, the Rio player must
be connected to the computer and turned on.
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.
SoundJam prompts you to register online when you first open the pro-
gram.
Refer to the software Help menus or the Rio User Guide FAQ section
for details on software registration.
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Set up the Rio and software
View and print the User Guide
Click the User Guide button on the installation menu to see the Rio 600
User Guide. It contains:
Instructions on how to use Rio 600 menu options and settings
Accessory information
A glossary of digital audio terms
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting information
Warranty and regulatory information
Customer care information
Tip: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0available on the Rio soft-
ware CD-ROMto view the User Guide. The User Guide is in the
Manual folder on the CD-ROM.
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Start using the software
Start using the software
Rio Audio Manager (PC)
The Rio Audio Manager creates, stores, and organizes your digital audio
tracks. The software incorporates tools for you to manage digital audio
content from your PC. Click the buttons along the top of the Rio Audio
Manager window to use the various digital audio management tools.
Use Rio Audio Manager to:
Create and organize the audio content on your computer.
Organize the audio content on your Rio player.
Write an audio CD.
Create compressed digital audio tracks from your music CDs. You
can convert your entire CD collection into compressed digital
format. The Rio Audio Manager software allows 50 free MP3
tracks converted from CD-ROM prior to registration.
Search for and download digital audio from the Internet.
Tip: For in-depth instructions on using Rio Audio Manager, click
the software Help menu, then click Help Topics.
Step 2
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Start using the software
Rio Audio Manager main window
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Overview of the Rio Audio Manager software tools:
Make a playlist
Click this button to build and manage playlists and albums to listen to
on your PC. Organize audio tracks on your computer.
1 Click the make a playlist button. The empty window displays.
2 Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists
from Database buttons.
3 Select tracks you wish to listen to by clicking the check box to the
left of the song title. Scroll down as necessary to find a track.
4 Click the OK button. The main screen displays the selected tracks.
Copy to devices
Click this button to organize the content on your Rio. Download playl-
ists and tracks to your Rio player for playback on the go.
1 Plug the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of the Rio
600; plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on your PC.
2 Slide the power switch on top of the Rio to On.
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3 Click the copy to devices button.
4 Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists
from Database buttons.
5 Select the tracks you want to download from your playlist by
clicking the check box to the left of the song title.
6 Click the OK button.
7 Click the Copy to Portable button.
Read a cd
Take your favorite song from a CD and convert it into compressed digi-
tal audio format for playback on the Rio or on your PC.
1 Insert an audio CD in your computers CD-ROM drive.
2 The software prompts you to go online to the CD Database
(CDDB) Web site for title, artist and track information. If you have
an Internet connection, click Ye s to immediately connect to CDDB.
3 Select the tracks you want to convert by clicking the check box to
the left of the song title.
4 Click the Start Reading button.
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Start using the software
Rioport.com
The built-in Internet browser connects you to sites like the RioPort Web
site at www.rioport.com. Search for your favorite audio tracks on the
Web and download them directly to your computer.
To download a song from the RioPort Web site:
1 Click the title.
2 Click the Download button.
Use the help system to learn more
The Rio Audio Manager software includes online Help. To learn more
about using Rio Audio Manager:
1 Click on the Help Menu at the top of the Rio Audio Manager
screen.
2 Click Help Topics.
3 Click the topic you are interested in for detailed step-by-step
instructions on using Rio Audio Manager.
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Diamond Rio 600 Getting Started Manual

Category
CD players
Type
Getting Started Manual

Diamond Rio 600 is a portable digital audio player that allows you to listen to your favorite music on the go. With its compact size and lightweight design, you can easily take it with you wherever you go. The Rio 600 supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, and WAV, so you can enjoy your music in the format of your choice. The player also features a built-in FM tuner, so you can listen to your favorite radio stations as well.

In addition to its music playback capabilities, the Rio 600 also includes a number of other features that make it a versatile and user-friendly device. These features include:

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