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Getting Started with Your gigabeat®
Installing the software
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Charging the gigabeat
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Connect the gigabeat
USB cable.
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Make sure your computer is connected to the AC adaptor.
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Turn on your computer.
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Even if the gigabeat
automatically and the built-in battery will start to charge.
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When Windows Media
message "The gigabeat is now connected" may appear on the
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gigabeat
screen depending on the condition of your computer.
In this case, refer to
gigabeat®" on page
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The battery icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen
will change to indicate that the built-in battery is now
Battery icon
Additional information
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If the gigabeat
in battery may still drop even while it is charged via USB
connection.
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The built-in battery may not be charged via USB connection on
certain computer models with a USB bus power-supply
function that does not support this charge mode.
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If the gigabeat
support USB charge, the gigabeat
immediately and the USB function of your computer may be
temporarily disabled. If this happens, remove the gigabeat
restart your computer.
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Proper operation is not guaranteed when the gigabeat
connected to a computer using a USB hub.
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You can also charge the gigabeat
adapter (model: MEPUAA10) which is sold separately.
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to your computer using the provided
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power is not turned on, it will power up
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Player is open on your computer, the
"Connecting your computer and the
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Condition of built-in battery
Charging
Recharge complete
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is operating, the power remaining in the built-
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is USB-connected to a computer that does not
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may be disconnected
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using a dedicated USB AC
charging.
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and
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is