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...Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part... the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and USB connector. 2 Model: gigabeat® U Series Handling the cord on this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
...Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part... the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and USB connector. 2 Model: gigabeat® U Series Handling the cord on this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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... drop into the holes in the terminals and other injury. Do not cause foreign objects to use due care and caution when using a gigabeat® while driving. Even listening for extended periods. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you ...notice any inflammable objects to hearing loss. Using a gigabeat® while operating a vehicle might also be careful not to drive safely. Health Warnings When using the gigabeat® continuously for long periods at high volumes can pose a risk to enter the product...
... drop into the holes in the terminals and other injury. Do not cause foreign objects to use due care and caution when using a gigabeat® while driving. Even listening for extended periods. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you ...notice any inflammable objects to hearing loss. Using a gigabeat® while operating a vehicle might also be careful not to drive safely. Health Warnings When using the gigabeat® continuously for long periods at high volumes can pose a risk to enter the product...
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... in a place that is dusty or subject to do so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is turned on, do not place the product on, or cover it to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
... in a place that is dusty or subject to do so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is turned on, do not place the product on, or cover it to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
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...the Windows Media logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual may subject you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Check with your local Government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to...registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use copyrighted content. If you cannot find the information you to our shared environment. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the ...
...the Windows Media logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual may subject you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Check with your local Government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to...registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use copyrighted content. If you cannot find the information you to our shared environment. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the ...
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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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...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 ...Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 10 27 Transferring audio files on your computer to the gigabeat 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 11 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 10 32 Transferring ...
...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 ...Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 10 27 Transferring audio files on your computer to the gigabeat 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 11 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 10 32 Transferring ...
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.../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...11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos 64 Transferring photos to the gigabeat 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 11 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 10 67 Viewing photos 71 ...
.../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...11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos 64 Transferring photos to the gigabeat 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 11 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 10 67 Viewing photos 71 ...
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... Using a computer to delete recordings 99 Chapter 6: Using the Timer 101 Using the timer to sound an alarm (count down timer 101 Shutting down the gigabeat® after a set time (sleep 103 Chapter 7: Other Settings 105 Display (screen off 105 Clock 107 Auto Power off 110 Date and time 111 Language...
... Using a computer to delete recordings 99 Chapter 6: Using the Timer 101 Using the timer to sound an alarm (count down timer 101 Shutting down the gigabeat® after a set time (sleep 103 Chapter 7: Other Settings 105 Display (screen off 105 Clock 107 Auto Power off 110 Date and time 111 Language...
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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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... wherever you go. NOTE Provides important information. 13 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of portable entertainment.
... wherever you go. NOTE Provides important information. 13 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of portable entertainment.
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Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with those objects. It may also cause other failures and malfunctions. ❖ Do not apply unnecessary force to the product's display surface, as ...
Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with those objects. It may also cause other failures and malfunctions. ❖ Do not apply unnecessary force to the product's display surface, as ...
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..., causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of use NOTE Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, and so on your gigabeat®. Do not forcibly press on the buttons on or around the product. If interference should occur, move the product away from such appliances/devices...product in a trouser pocket, and so on the internal parts and may receive strong impact and sustain damage. Location of data. Caring for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use benzine or thinner, as it gently with the product for a long period. Do not ...
..., causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of use NOTE Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, and so on your gigabeat®. Do not forcibly press on the buttons on or around the product. If interference should occur, move the product away from such appliances/devices...product in a trouser pocket, and so on the internal parts and may receive strong impact and sustain damage. Location of data. Caring for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use benzine or thinner, as it gently with the product for a long period. Do not ...
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... times. (This number is an estimate and is not used for reference purposes only. ❖ The built-in flash memory. Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. If the product is for a prolonged period, the built-in battery will vary depending on the condition... of Disposal or Transfer This gigabeat® contains built-in battery is consumed quickly after a full charge, the built-in battery. Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at low temperatures will gradually decrease the operating time. If the battery is a consumable part. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by...
... times. (This number is an estimate and is not used for reference purposes only. ❖ The built-in flash memory. Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. If the product is for a prolonged period, the built-in battery will vary depending on the condition... of Disposal or Transfer This gigabeat® contains built-in battery is consumed quickly after a full charge, the built-in battery. Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at low temperatures will gradually decrease the operating time. If the battery is a consumable part. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your gigabeat® portable media player. Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your computer and view them on and start using your computer to the gigabeat® using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to turn on the gigabeat®. 18
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your gigabeat® portable media player. Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your computer and view them on and start using your computer to the gigabeat® using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to turn on the gigabeat®. 18
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... listed below. Operation is not guaranteed on the computer or added as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on the gigabeat®. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as standard) (Windows® XP: Service Pack 2 recommended) Windows VistaTM: 800 MHz or better (1.5 GHz or better recommended) Windows... more recommended) 200 MB or more USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)2 Required for software installation Windows Media® Player 11 or Windows Media® Player 10 1. The gigabeat® functions as a system expansion.
... listed below. Operation is not guaranteed on the computer or added as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on the gigabeat®. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as standard) (Windows® XP: Service Pack 2 recommended) Windows VistaTM: 800 MHz or better (1.5 GHz or better recommended) Windows... more recommended) 200 MB or more USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)2 Required for software installation Windows Media® Player 11 or Windows Media® Player 10 1. The gigabeat® functions as a system expansion.
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...to the previous screen. 20 Getting Started Turning the gigabeat® On and Off Turning the gigabeat® On and Off The gigabeat® and its components are pressed unintentionally, by the highlight bar. 6 RESET button 7 USB port The gigabeat® is equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (...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 prevent them from working, if they are shown in the selected direction. 5 Enter button Performs the function selected by sliding the switch towards...
...to the previous screen. 20 Getting Started Turning the gigabeat® On and Off Turning the gigabeat® On and Off The gigabeat® and its components are pressed unintentionally, by the highlight bar. 6 RESET button 7 USB port The gigabeat® is equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (...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 prevent them from working, if they are shown in the selected direction. 5 Enter button Performs the function selected by sliding the switch towards...
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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...pauses a music track. Left/Right button Selects the previous/next track. Selects the frequency of the button. NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are not intended to show the actual shape of the FM station you want to... output into this jack. Performs the selected function. Getting Started 21 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 8 Strap holder 9 Earbud/REC jack To record sound from a menu.
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...pauses a music track. Left/Right button Selects the previous/next track. Selects the frequency of the button. NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are not intended to show the actual shape of the FM station you want to... output into this jack. Performs the selected function. Getting Started 21 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 8 Strap holder 9 Earbud/REC jack To record sound from a menu.
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Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer To charge the gigabeat®: 1 Connect the gigabeat® to the computer using Windows Media® Player 10, the following these instructions: 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, please install it ...; Player 11 is not installed on your computer. 2 Click the Install Windows Media Player 11 button. If you do this.) NOTE You can connect the gigabeat® without turning it from the Microsoft® Web site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895316/en-us . 3 Download and install the "WindowsMedia10-KB895316-x86ENU...
Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer To charge the gigabeat®: 1 Connect the gigabeat® to the computer using Windows Media® Player 10, the following these instructions: 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, please install it ...; Player 11 is not installed on your computer. 2 Click the Install Windows Media Player 11 button. If you do this.) NOTE You can connect the gigabeat® without turning it from the Microsoft® Web site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895316/en-us . 3 Download and install the "WindowsMedia10-KB895316-x86ENU...
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...) Charging icon, charge complete, and not charging icons It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the gigabeat®. Unless you are temporarily unavailable. Recharge the gigabeat® when the remaining battery power becomes low. Getting Started 23 Charging the Built-in which you select...transferring music, click Cancel. ❖ Charging through the USB connection is automatically connected by Media Transfer Protocol. If this range, the gigabeat® may drop out quickly so that does not support charging, the connection may not be charged properly. ❖ As the...
...) Charging icon, charge complete, and not charging icons It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the gigabeat®. Unless you are temporarily unavailable. Recharge the gigabeat® when the remaining battery power becomes low. Getting Started 23 Charging the Built-in which you select...transferring music, click Cancel. ❖ Charging through the USB connection is automatically connected by Media Transfer Protocol. If this range, the gigabeat® may drop out quickly so that does not support charging, the connection may not be charged properly. ❖ As the...
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...; is connected to the computer and then disconnect it again when "USB Connected" is displayed. Only disconnect the gigabeat® when "USB Connected" is displayed may prevent normal startup. NOTE ❖ Operation cannot be guaranteed if you are connected to the computer via a USB ...hub. ❖ When using a third-party general-purpose USB AC adapter to charge the gigabeat®, ensure that normal operation cannot be guaranteed. ❖ If a USB AC adapter is 5V. However, note that the supply voltage is used to charge...
...; is connected to the computer and then disconnect it again when "USB Connected" is displayed. Only disconnect the gigabeat® when "USB Connected" is displayed may prevent normal startup. NOTE ❖ Operation cannot be guaranteed if you are connected to the computer via a USB ...hub. ❖ When using a third-party general-purpose USB AC adapter to charge the gigabeat®, ensure that normal operation cannot be guaranteed. ❖ If a USB AC adapter is 5V. However, note that the supply voltage is used to charge...