Detailed overview of the controls Status indicators and their meanings Connect and charge Connect the supplied USB cable Connect the earphones Install the Philips Device Manager software Transfer music to SA018 Organize your music on SA018 4 Enjoy Turn SA018 on and off...
• Back up your files. Ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible. • Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to avoid problems.
Data logging Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device.
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Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Caution •...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part-15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
What’s in the box SA018 comes with a box that you can use to store the product or other items. The following accessories are included with SA018: Player Earphones USB cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player SA018 Quick start guide...
3 Getting started General overview of SA018 combined headphone / USB connection jack press: increase/decrease the volume press and hold: increase/ decrease fast press: skip to next / previous track double press: skip to next / previous folder press and hold: scan forwards / backwards within current track press: play/pause...
Detailed overview of the controls SA018 offers the following control options: Function Action Press 1x: toggle between play and pause Press and hold: go to beginning of first track on SA018 Press 1x at the beginning of a track: go to beginning of previous track Press 1x when playing: go to beginning of current track...
Status indicators and their meanings LED indicators: Action Control slide (normal mode) (repeat mode) (shuffle mode) press (play) (back) (forward) (increase volume) (decrease volume) press and hold (save preset) (fast back) (fast forward) ** (increase volume quickly) ** (decrease volume quickly) press and hold (turn on/off) double press...
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connect to PC (charge) connect to PC (transfer files) * To unlock the controls, move the slider away from lock symbol . ** Volume LED indicator extinguishes when the minimum / maximum volume level of SA018 is reached. LED status alerts: SA018 battery needs recharging no playable files on SA018...
Connect the standard USB plug of the supplied cable to your computer. » A pop-up window appears on the computer. From the pop-up window, select Install Philips Device Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the Philips Device Manager.
If the pop-up window fails to appear on the computer... Select My Computer (WindowsXP® / Windows2000®) / Computer (WindowsVista®). Right click on Philips GoGear SA018. Select Install Philips Device Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the Philips Device Manager.
Organize your music on SA018 SA018 can store hundreds of music tracks. To organize and facilitate locating your music,SA018 allows you to sort your music into folders. With SA018 connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows® Explorer. Create folders in the mass storage of SA018.
4 Enjoy Turn SA018 on and off To toggle between modes on and off, press and hold for approximately 4 seconds. Automatic shut-down SA018 has an automatic shut-down feature that can save battery power. After 5 minutes in idle mode (no music plays, no button is pressed), SA018 switches off Press and hold for approximately 4...
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Press to start play. Press to decrease / increase the volume. Press to skip to previous / next track. (Hold button to scan backward / forward within current track.) Note • Shuffle mode SA018 plays all the songs in random order before it repeats a song.
5 Use SA018 to carry files SA018 allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. With SA018 connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. Create folders in SA018. Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
Device Manager. Press and hold the volume button while you connect SA018 to your computer. Keep holding the key until the Philips Device Manager acknowledges SA018 and enters the recovery mode. On the computer, click the Repair button and follow the instructions of the Philips Device Manager to complete the recovery process.
A unit of measure used to express relative difference in power or intensity of sound. FullSound FullSound™ is an innovative technology designed by Philips. FullSound™ faithfully restores sonic details to compressed music, enhancing it to provide a full sound experience without any distortion.