Getting Started Guide
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... the software installation process. LCD screen 4. lock switch 6. fast forward/skip forward button 11. NOTICE: First charge the battery for two seconds to turn the Dell DJ on your Dell DJ. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds 2 3 Press side buttons to use your Dell DJ™, read and follow the safety instructions in areas outside of the travel charger connector. NOTICE: Close all other end of the power cable...
... the software installation process. LCD screen 4. lock switch 6. fast forward/skip forward button 11. NOTICE: First charge the battery for two seconds to turn the Dell DJ on your Dell DJ. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds 2 3 Press side buttons to use your Dell DJ™, read and follow the safety instructions in areas outside of the travel charger connector. NOTICE: Close all other end of the power cable...
Getting Started Guide
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... check support.dell.com for software and documentation updates for your Dell DJ. 1. Start Musicmatch by clicking Start Programs Musicmatch Musicmatch Jukebox. With the Portable Device Manager (PDM) open , click Folders in the marks and names of others. Connect the larger end of your computer. 2. Using Dell DJ Explorer NOTE: When transferring music tracks to your Dell DJ, be sure to create digital music files from your music CDs. 1. With Dell DJ Explorer open , you can play all music...
... check support.dell.com for software and documentation updates for your Dell DJ. 1. Start Musicmatch by clicking Start Programs Musicmatch Musicmatch Jukebox. With the Portable Device Manager (PDM) open , click Folders in the marks and names of others. Connect the larger end of your computer. 2. Using Dell DJ Explorer NOTE: When transferring music tracks to your Dell DJ, be sure to create digital music files from your music CDs. 1. With Dell DJ Explorer open , you can play all music...
User's Guide
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Contents Finding Information 1 About Your Device Introduction 6 Front and Top Views 7 Bottom View 8 Wired Remote (Optional 9 Charging the Battery 10 Installing Software 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 Using the Cradle 13 Using the USB Synchronization Cable 15 Performing a Reset 16 2 Using Your Dell DJ Playing Digital Music 17 Playing Tracks Using Music Library 17 Transferring Music to the Dell DJ 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ 20 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 1 About Your Device Introduction 6 Front and Top Views 7 Bottom View 8 Wired Remote (Optional 9 Charging the Battery 10 Installing Software 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 Using the Cradle 13 Using the USB Synchronization Cable 15 Performing a Reset 16 2 Using Your Dell DJ Playing Digital Music 17 Playing Tracks Using Music Library 17 Transferring Music to the Dell DJ 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ 20 Contents 3
User's Guide
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Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library . . . . . 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Dell DJ Explorer 21 Recording Voice and FM Radio Using the Dell DJ (Available with Inline FM Tuner only 24 Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ 25 Managing Files from the Main Menu 26 Music Library 26 Now Playing and the Selected Music List 30 Play Mode 35 Date and Time 36 Settings 37 Information 40 3 Frequently Asked Questions Installation 41 Usage 42 General 43 Error Indications 44 Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode 45 4 Appendix Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Index 53 Contents 4
Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library . . . . . 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Dell DJ Explorer 21 Recording Voice and FM Radio Using the Dell DJ (Available with Inline FM Tuner only 24 Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ 25 Managing Files from the Main Menu 26 Music Library 26 Now Playing and the Selected Music List 30 Play Mode 35 Date and Time 36 Settings 37 Information 40 3 Frequently Asked Questions Installation 41 Usage 42 General 43 Error Indications 44 Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode 45 4 Appendix Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Index 53 Contents 4
User's Guide
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... drivers, Dell DJ Explorer, and Musicmatch®. See "Installing Software" on page 12 to your computer using these files, your music library and to excessive force or impact. This may damage the hard disk drive in the device. In order to transfer these features and getting the most out of ways: • As a digital music player • As a data storage device For details about using the USB synchronization cable...
... drivers, Dell DJ Explorer, and Musicmatch®. See "Installing Software" on page 12 to your computer using these files, your music library and to excessive force or impact. This may damage the hard disk drive in the device. In order to transfer these features and getting the most out of ways: • As a digital music player • As a data storage device For details about using the USB synchronization cable...
User's Guide
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... other parts of this User's Guide, scroll-select means to using the reset button. See "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 13 for information on a keyboard. About Yo ur Device 8 FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON -Press the fast forward/skip forward button to go to the next track, or to your AC adapter or computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play/pause button...
... other parts of this User's Guide, scroll-select means to using the reset button. See "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 13 for information on a keyboard. About Yo ur Device 8 FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON -Press the fast forward/skip forward button to go to the next track, or to your AC adapter or computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play/pause button...
User's Guide
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.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Wired Remote (Optional) rewind/skip back button lock switch fast forward/skip forward button play/pause button volume buttons headphone connector REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON -Press the rewind/skip back button to move to the start or pause a track or recording. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play /pause button for 2 seconds to move ahead within a track. Lock the buttons when you cannot turn the device on or...
.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Wired Remote (Optional) rewind/skip back button lock switch fast forward/skip forward button play/pause button volume buttons headphone connector REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON -Press the rewind/skip back button to move to the start or pause a track or recording. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play /pause button for 2 seconds to move ahead within a track. Lock the buttons when you cannot turn the device on or...
User's Guide
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... start the software installation process. About Yo ur Device 12 NOTE: The software may determine that helps you will be asked to continue installing Musicmatch from the CD. If so, you create audio tracks and manage your Music Library. NOTE: The software is complete, a message appears asking if you will continue. Make your CD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Software Your device comes with your Dell DJ. To install drivers...
... start the software installation process. About Yo ur Device 12 NOTE: The software may determine that helps you will be asked to continue installing Musicmatch from the CD. If so, you create audio tracks and manage your Music Library. NOTE: The software is complete, a message appears asking if you will continue. Make your CD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Software Your device comes with your Dell DJ. To install drivers...
User's Guide
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... end of the USB cable to charge your battery. About Yo ur Device 13 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Computer You can use the cradle to: • Transfer data files or audio tracks. • Charge the battery. • Connect to speakers. See "Transferring Music to a computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle provided. Using the Cradle You can connect your device to the Dell DJ" on page 20 for information on transferring data files and audio tracks.
... end of the USB cable to charge your battery. About Yo ur Device 13 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Computer You can use the cradle to: • Transfer data files or audio tracks. • Charge the battery. • Connect to speakers. See "Transferring Music to a computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle provided. Using the Cradle You can connect your device to the Dell DJ" on page 20 for information on transferring data files and audio tracks.
User's Guide
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... be used in MP3, WMA, or WAV file formats. To play tracks in different ways: • As a digital music player (see below are some quick tips on playing music on page 20. See "Music Library" on your Dell DJ. The Dell DJ comes with a few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library. To load your Dell DJ. 2 Scroll-select Music Library. Listed below ), or • As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to...
... be used in MP3, WMA, or WAV file formats. To play tracks in different ways: • As a digital music player (see below are some quick tips on playing music on page 20. See "Music Library" on your Dell DJ. The Dell DJ comes with a few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library. To load your Dell DJ. 2 Scroll-select Music Library. Listed below ), or • As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to...
User's Guide
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... Your Dell DJ Dell DJ software powered by Musicmatch® makes buying and enjoying digital music easy by providing a simple graphical interface between your computer and the Dell DJ using familiar Microsoft® Windows® methods such as access to digital music files on your music CDs. The Musicmatch main window appears. 3 Click View→ Portable Device Manager. NOTE: Before transferring data files or music tracks, you must first connect your Dell DJ to create digital music files from...
... Your Dell DJ Dell DJ software powered by Musicmatch® makes buying and enjoying digital music easy by providing a simple graphical interface between your computer and the Dell DJ using familiar Microsoft® Windows® methods such as access to digital music files on your music CDs. The Musicmatch main window appears. 3 Click View→ Portable Device Manager. NOTE: Before transferring data files or music tracks, you must first connect your Dell DJ to create digital music files from...
User's Guide
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... window. The right window will be used as a data storage device. Transfer data files between your Dell DJ and any computer with the computer will display the contents of the drive, directory, or folder that are not accessible using Musicmatch. Files stored in the Dell DJ Data Library are stored in the Dell DJ Explorer toolbar. This includes music tracks or recordings that is installed on page 21. Using Yo ur Dell...
... window. The right window will be used as a data storage device. Transfer data files between your Dell DJ and any computer with the computer will display the contents of the drive, directory, or folder that are not accessible using Musicmatch. Files stored in the Dell DJ Data Library are stored in the Dell DJ Explorer toolbar. This includes music tracks or recordings that is installed on page 21. Using Yo ur Dell...
User's Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managing Files from the Main Menu The Main Menu of Dell DJ is your window to the music tracks stored on your Dell DJ. Music Library is the starting place for the Dell DJ operations. Settings & Info enables you to customize certain settings, such as EQ, to change the sequence and manner in lists or sorted into categories according to change the date and time settings, adjust your sleep...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managing Files from the Main Menu The Main Menu of Dell DJ is your window to the music tracks stored on your Dell DJ. Music Library is the starting place for the Dell DJ operations. Settings & Info enables you to customize certain settings, such as EQ, to change the sequence and manner in lists or sorted into categories according to change the date and time settings, adjust your sleep...
User's Guide
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... different from available presets or create a custom EQ • Backlight duration - You can customize the Dell DJ to your Dell DJ shuts itself off Using Yo ur Dell DJ 37 A list of options appears. 5 Depending on the format option you selected, scroll-select the option you play audio tracks. choose a contrast level for your Dell DJ turns itself off . choose how much idle time passes before...
... different from available presets or create a custom EQ • Backlight duration - You can customize the Dell DJ to your Dell DJ shuts itself off Using Yo ur Dell DJ 37 A list of options appears. 5 Depending on the format option you selected, scroll-select the option you play audio tracks. choose a contrast level for your Dell DJ turns itself off . choose how much idle time passes before...
User's Guide
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.... The Power button flashes regularly until the battery is fully charged by following these steps: 1 Run your Dell DJ on , it starts up in Rescue Mode. Your Dell DJ's firmware or operating system may be working. For more information on what you can do in Rescue mode, see the charging icon anymore, but my Dell DJ seems to be using a USB hub to connect your Dell DJ to your player...
.... The Power button flashes regularly until the battery is fully charged by following these steps: 1 Run your Dell DJ on , it starts up in Rescue Mode. Your Dell DJ's firmware or operating system may be working. For more information on what you can do in Rescue mode, see the charging icon anymore, but my Dell DJ seems to be using a USB hub to connect your Dell DJ to your player...
User's Guide
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... corrupted. Move the switch to turn my player on my Dell DJ flash when I can only delete one track, album, artist, genre or playlist at a time. Your Dell DJ's firmware has been erased or damaged. All the buttons on . To delete all the music tracks on my Dell DJ, but I try to the unlocked position (black). Use the Format All option as described in "Troubleshooting in the locked position (red). Fr equently...
... corrupted. Move the switch to turn my player on my Dell DJ flash when I can only delete one track, album, artist, genre or playlist at a time. Your Dell DJ's firmware has been erased or damaged. All the buttons on . To delete all the music tracks on my Dell DJ, but I try to the unlocked position (black). Use the Format All option as described in "Troubleshooting in the locked position (red). Fr equently...
User's Guide
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... Dell DJ turns on how many music tracks you have downloaded updated firmware into the reset at the same time, then hold the Play button until you have in your Dell DJ's firmware and hard disk operations. Clean Up Choose this option until your player is selected. reformats the Dell DJ's hard disk. To clean up your Dell DJ: 1 Activate Rescue mode as a straightened paper clip into your player settings to their factory default.. • Format...
... Dell DJ turns on how many music tracks you have downloaded updated firmware into the reset at the same time, then hold the Play button until you have in your Dell DJ's firmware and hard disk operations. Clean Up Choose this option until your player is selected. reformats the Dell DJ's hard disk. To clean up your Dell DJ: 1 Activate Rescue mode as a straightened paper clip into your player settings to their factory default.. • Format...
User's Guide
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... upgrade your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. Reload Firmware Choose this option to correct firmware problems. You should have the firmware file on your Dell DJ so that you reload or upgrade firmware. To format your Dell DJ: 1 Activate Rescue mode as described above . 2 Scroll-select Format All. 3 Scroll-select Yes. No files, music tracks, or playlists are lost when you can download updated firmware from support.dell.com. The firmware...
... upgrade your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. Reload Firmware Choose this option to correct firmware problems. You should have the firmware file on your Dell DJ so that you reload or upgrade firmware. To format your Dell DJ: 1 Activate Rescue mode as described above . 2 Scroll-select Format All. 3 Scroll-select Yes. No files, music tracks, or playlists are lost when you can download updated firmware from support.dell.com. The firmware...
User's Guide
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F file management, 26 file transfer, 20 firmware, 51 firmware version, 40 G gigabyte (GB), 51 glossary, 51 H hardware specifications, 49 Home button, 8 I idle shutdown, 37 idle shutdown time, 39 K kbps, 51 L language, 38 lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion), 51 locating tracks, 27 lock switch, 7, 9 M managing files, 26 megabyte (MB), 51 MP3, 51 MP3 encoding, 51 Music Library, 26, 28, 52 N now playing, 30 number of albums, 40 number of playlists, 40 number of tracks, 40...
F file management, 26 file transfer, 20 firmware, 51 firmware version, 40 G gigabyte (GB), 51 glossary, 51 H hardware specifications, 49 Home button, 8 I idle shutdown, 37 idle shutdown time, 39 K kbps, 51 L language, 38 lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion), 51 locating tracks, 27 lock switch, 7, 9 M managing files, 26 megabyte (MB), 51 MP3, 51 MP3 encoding, 51 Music Library, 26, 28, 52 N now playing, 30 number of albums, 40 number of playlists, 40 number of tracks, 40...
User's Guide
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R removing tracks, 33 renaming a playlist, 34 resetting your device, 16 S screen contrast, 37 scroll dial, 8 scroll-select, 8 selected music, 30 selected music list, 31, 52 settings, 37 settings & info, 37 shuffle, 52 shuffle repeat, 52 specifications, 49 T time, 36 formatting, 36 transferring files, 20 U USB, 52 USB cable charging, 13 using cradle, 13 Musicmatch, 20 Selected Music list, 30 USB synchronization cable, 15 using your Dell DJ, 17 V viewing an album, 29 viewing track information, 28, 30 views front, 7 side, 7 top, 7 W wired remote, 7, 9, 52 Index 55
R removing tracks, 33 renaming a playlist, 34 resetting your device, 16 S screen contrast, 37 scroll dial, 8 scroll-select, 8 selected music, 30 selected music list, 31, 52 settings, 37 settings & info, 37 shuffle, 52 shuffle repeat, 52 specifications, 49 T time, 36 formatting, 36 transferring files, 20 U USB, 52 USB cable charging, 13 using cradle, 13 Musicmatch, 20 Selected Music list, 30 USB synchronization cable, 15 using your Dell DJ, 17 V viewing an album, 29 viewing track information, 28, 30 views front, 7 side, 7 top, 7 W wired remote, 7, 9, 52 Index 55