Diamond Rio 600 Getting Started Manual

Brand: Diamond

Model: Rio 600

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:

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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Rio 600 Getting Started Guide

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

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

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 car’s

speakers.

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

Unpack package contents

The Rio 600 package includes the following items:

• Rio 600 portable digital audio player with battery backpack and

RioTone

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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Install the software

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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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.

Tip: When the installation is complete, the Rio Audio Manager

icon is visible on your computer’s 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 computer’s 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.

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Set up the Rio 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 4.0—available on the Rio soft-

ware CD-ROM—to view the User Guide. The User Guide is in the

Manual folder on the CD-ROM.

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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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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 computer’s 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

Brand: Diamond

Model: Rio 600

Category: CD players

Type: Getting Started Manual

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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