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... a chemical known to the State of California to operate the equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment... against harmful interference in a residential installation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling...
... a chemical known to the State of California to operate the equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment... against harmful interference in a residential installation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling...
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Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 ...
Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 ...
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4 Safety Instructions ❖ Should you have dropped the product or damaged the product case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power. Continuing to use the product may result in fire or burn, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not cause metals to contact the product or any abnormality such as odor, smoke, or overheating, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you notice any inflammable objects to operate certain portable devices while driving. Continuing to use ...
4 Safety Instructions ❖ Should you have dropped the product or damaged the product case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power. Continuing to use the product may result in fire or burn, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not cause metals to contact the product or any abnormality such as odor, smoke, or overheating, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you notice any inflammable objects to operate certain portable devices while driving. Continuing to use ...
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Be careful not to impact. The fluid from the product is prohibited. In the event of battery leakage, the fluid may result in fire or explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not charge or discharge the product near a stove may leak, resulting in ignition or explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not place the product in a hot place. Doing so may ignite and cause explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not subject the display surface to let a small child play with clear water and seek immediate medical advice from a ...
Be careful not to impact. The fluid from the product is prohibited. In the event of battery leakage, the fluid may result in fire or explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not charge or discharge the product near a stove may leak, resulting in ignition or explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not place the product in a hot place. Doing so may ignite and cause explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not subject the display surface to let a small child play with clear water and seek immediate medical advice from a ...
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Doing so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Disconnect the USB cable before moving the product. Failure to do not place the product on , do so may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is dusty or subject to strong impact. The product may be damaged, or fire may cause the top panel to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in a place that is turned on , or cover it with, a cloth or cushion. Use the product in serious injury. The buildup of heat may result, possibly ...
Doing so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Disconnect the USB cable before moving the product. Failure to do not place the product on , do so may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is dusty or subject to strong impact. The product may be damaged, or fire may cause the top panel to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in a place that is turned on , or cover it with, a cloth or cushion. Use the product in serious injury. The buildup of heat may result, possibly ...
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...to in this manual may subject you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Copyrights The unauthorized recording, use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use or reproduction of copyright material without the ...use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, audio cassettes and CDs, DVDs and other materials, is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo,...
...to in this manual may subject you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Copyrights The unauthorized recording, use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use or reproduction of copyright material without the ...use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, audio cassettes and CDs, DVDs and other materials, is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo,...
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Contents Introduction 13 Safety icons 13 About This Product 14 Package Contents 14 Important Information on Use 14 General 14 Location of use 15 Condensation 15 Caring for your gigabeat 15 Music CD's 16 Built-in battery 16 Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at the Time of Disposal or Transfer 16 Protection of Stored Data 17 Toshiba's online resources 17 8
Contents Introduction 13 Safety icons 13 About This Product 14 Package Contents 14 Important Information on Use 14 General 14 Location of use 15 Condensation 15 Caring for your gigabeat 15 Music CD's 16 Built-in battery 16 Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at the Time of Disposal or Transfer 16 Protection of Stored Data 17 Toshiba's online resources 17 8
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Contents 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started 18 Using the gigabeat 18 Computer System Requirements1 19 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 20 Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button 21 Installing Windows Media® Player 22 Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer 22 Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer ....24 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 25 Chapter 2: Transferring and listening to audio files 26 Downloading Audio CD Tracks to your computer ...26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for ...
Contents 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started 18 Using the gigabeat 18 Computer System Requirements1 19 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 20 Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button 21 Installing Windows Media® Player 22 Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer 22 Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer ....24 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 25 Chapter 2: Transferring and listening to audio files 26 Downloading Audio CD Tracks to your computer ...26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for ...
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10 Contents Fast Forward/Reverse 44 Displaying the main menu 44 Listening to a playlist 44 Transferring playlists stored in Windows Media® Player 10 to the gigabeat 46 Repeat/Shuffle 47 Listening using A-B Repeat 50 Canceling A-B Repeat 52 Selecting the sound quality (using the equalizer)....52 User mode 55 Setting Favorites (Bookmarks 56 Removing favorites 57 Displaying Album Artworks 60 Deleting music files 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos...
10 Contents Fast Forward/Reverse 44 Displaying the main menu 44 Listening to a playlist 44 Transferring playlists stored in Windows Media® Player 10 to the gigabeat 46 Repeat/Shuffle 47 Listening using A-B Repeat 50 Canceling A-B Repeat 52 Selecting the sound quality (using the equalizer)....52 User mode 55 Setting Favorites (Bookmarks 56 Removing favorites 57 Displaying Album Artworks 60 Deleting music files 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos...
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Contents 11 Chapter 4: Listening to FM Radio 74 Automatically presetting channels (Auto Preset) ....74 Selecting a preset channel to listen to 77 Method 1 for converting to preset mode...........78 Method 2 for converting to preset mode...........78 Tuning the radio manually 79 Method 1 for converting to manual mode.........80 Method 2 for converting to manual mode.........80 Presetting channels manually 81 Chapter 5: Recording 83 Recording FM radio 83 Recording music from other audio equipment........85 Recording split tracks automatically using Auto-Sync 85 Recording without Auto-...
Contents 11 Chapter 4: Listening to FM Radio 74 Automatically presetting channels (Auto Preset) ....74 Selecting a preset channel to listen to 77 Method 1 for converting to preset mode...........78 Method 2 for converting to preset mode...........78 Tuning the radio manually 79 Method 1 for converting to manual mode.........80 Method 2 for converting to manual mode.........80 Presetting channels manually 81 Chapter 5: Recording 83 Recording FM radio 83 Recording music from other audio equipment........85 Recording split tracks automatically using Auto-Sync 85 Recording without Auto-...
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12 Contents Formatting memory 115 Important formatting information 117 Displaying system information 118 Chapter 8: If you have problems 120 Error Messages 120 Troubleshooting 123 Resetting the gigabeat 124 Other problems 125 If you need further assistance 126 Before you contact Toshiba 126 Contacting Toshiba 126 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 127 Toshiba's worldwide offices 127 Appendix A: Specifications 129 Sampling frequency and bit rate combinations .....131 Glossary 132 Index 133
12 Contents Formatting memory 115 Important formatting information 117 Displaying system information 118 Chapter 8: If you have problems 120 Error Messages 120 Troubleshooting 123 Resetting the gigabeat 124 Other problems 125 If you need further assistance 126 Before you contact Toshiba 126 Contacting Toshiba 126 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 127 Toshiba's worldwide offices 127 Appendix A: Specifications 129 Sampling frequency and bit rate combinations .....131 Glossary 132 Index 133
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...: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injuries, damage to your entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of data. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate...
...: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injuries, damage to your entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of data. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate...
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It may also cause other failures and malfunctions. ❖ Do not apply unnecessary force to strong impact, as it may damage the product in a bag along with hard objects may damage the product or destroy the recorded data. 14 Introduction About This Product About This Product This product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft® or an authorized Microsoft® subsidiary. Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 2 34 Important Information on Use 1 ...
It may also cause other failures and malfunctions. ❖ Do not apply unnecessary force to strong impact, as it may damage the product in a bag along with hard objects may damage the product or destroy the recorded data. 14 Introduction About This Product About This Product This product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft® or an authorized Microsoft® subsidiary. Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 2 34 Important Information on Use 1 ...
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Location of data. Condensation Never subject your gigabeat® ❖ To clean the gigabeat® exterior, wipe it gently with the product for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use benzine or thinner, as it may damage or discolor the exterior coating. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of use NOTE Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, and so on your gigabeat®. When you sit down, the product may cause radio interference. A strong force will be exerted on...
Location of data. Condensation Never subject your gigabeat® ❖ To clean the gigabeat® exterior, wipe it gently with the product for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use benzine or thinner, as it may damage or discolor the exterior coating. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of use NOTE Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, and so on your gigabeat®. When you sit down, the product may cause radio interference. A strong force will be exerted on...
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... gigabeat®, please delete all of the data on the flash memory may be liable whatsoever for stable playback and optimum sound quality. Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. 16 Introduction Important Information on Use Music CD's Use a disc that has the mark on . ❖... on the flash memory. Built-in battery Please note the following conditions for the built-in battery: ❖ The built-in battery. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by calling 1-877-250-8595, or 1-949-583-3212. If this should happen, recharge the battery before using the product...
... gigabeat®, please delete all of the data on the flash memory may be liable whatsoever for stable playback and optimum sound quality. Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. 16 Introduction Important Information on Use Music CD's Use a disc that has the mark on . ❖... on the flash memory. Built-in battery Please note the following conditions for the built-in battery: ❖ The built-in battery. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by calling 1-877-250-8595, or 1-949-583-3212. If this should happen, recharge the battery before using the product...
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...(music, photos & other) stored on the flash memory. ❖ The restoration or reinstallation of any programs or data other than software installed by Toshiba when the product was manufactured. Before returning any product for the failure to or loss of any programs or data on the flash memory as... a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Toshiba's online resources For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for : ❖...
...(music, photos & other) stored on the flash memory. ❖ The restoration or reinstallation of any programs or data other than software installed by Toshiba when the product was manufactured. Before returning any product for the failure to or loss of any programs or data on the flash memory as... a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Toshiba's online resources For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for : ❖...
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Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your computer to them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your gigabeat® portable media player. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to turn on and start using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to the gigabeat® using your computer and view them on the gigabeat®. 18
Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your computer to them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your gigabeat® portable media player. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to turn on and start using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to the gigabeat® using your computer and view them on the gigabeat®. 18
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Operating system CPU RAM Hard disk space Interface CD-ROM drive Software Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, XP Professional or XP Media Center Edition (pre-installed as a system expansion. Operation is not guaranteed on the gigabeat®. The gigabeat® functions as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on all computers. 2. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as an FM radio. ❖ Record tracks directly from a CD or MD player and listen to a USB 1.1 interface. Computer System ...
Operating system CPU RAM Hard disk space Interface CD-ROM drive Software Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, XP Professional or XP Media Center Edition (pre-installed as a system expansion. Operation is not guaranteed on the gigabeat®. The gigabeat® functions as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on all computers. 2. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as an FM radio. ❖ Record tracks directly from a CD or MD player and listen to a USB 1.1 interface. Computer System ...
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Holding this button down for 1 second or more returns you to the main menu screen. 3 Quick button Displays the Quick menu. 4 Up/Down/Left/Right button Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to move the highlight bar in the following illustration and their functions described below. 1 1 POWER/HOLD switch 2 Back button 3 Quick button 2 4 Up/Down/Left/Right button 3 5 Enter button 4 6 RESET button 5 7 USB port 8 Strap holder 6 9 Earbud/REC jack 78 9 (Sample Illustration) 1 POWER/HOLD switch To turn on the gigabeat® to the previous screen. You can also disable the controls on the ...
Holding this button down for 1 second or more returns you to the main menu screen. 3 Quick button Displays the Quick menu. 4 Up/Down/Left/Right button Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to move the highlight bar in the following illustration and their functions described below. 1 1 POWER/HOLD switch 2 Back button 3 Quick button 2 4 Up/Down/Left/Right button 3 5 Enter button 4 6 RESET button 5 7 USB port 8 Strap holder 6 9 Earbud/REC jack 78 9 (Sample Illustration) 1 POWER/HOLD switch To turn on the gigabeat® to the previous screen. You can also disable the controls on the ...
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Left/Right button Selects the previous/next track. NOTE The illustrations of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button shown in this jack. Enter button Plays or pauses a music track. Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button The gigabeat® buttons perform the following functions: Up/down button Adjusts the volume of the button. Selects the frequency of the FM station you want to . Right: Performs the selected function. NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are intended only to indicate which part of the button is pressed.They ...
Left/Right button Selects the previous/next track. NOTE The illustrations of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button shown in this jack. Enter button Plays or pauses a music track. Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button The gigabeat® buttons perform the following functions: Up/down button Adjusts the volume of the button. Selects the frequency of the FM station you want to . Right: Performs the selected function. NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are intended only to indicate which part of the button is pressed.They ...