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Philips GoGear Digital Audio Player User Manual

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manuel d'utilisation
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  • Page 1 user manual manuel d’utilisation | benutzerhandbuch gebruikershandleiding | manuale per l'utente användar-handbok Digital Audio Player Lecteur audio numérique | Digitaler Audio-Player | Reproductor de audio digital Digitale audiospeler Digital ljudspelare | manual del usuario | manual do usuário | Lettore audio digitale | Leitor Áudio Digital...

  • Page 2: About Your New Product

    We hope you enjoy your product Please visit www.philips.com/support - FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions - Latest user manuals - Latest PC software downloads - Firmware upgrade files Since it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you register your product on www.philips.com/register...

  • Page 3: About Batteries

    About Batteries You can use the following batteries with your device: - normal batteries type LR03, UM4 or AAA (preferably Philips); or - alkaline batteries type LR03, UM4 or AAA (preferably Philips); or - rechargeable batteries type LR03, UM4 or AAA (preferably Philips) Note: Remove batteries if they are empty or if the player is not going to be used for a long time.

  • Page 5: Powering On/Off

    Powering on / off Power on: Press and hold for 1 second. PHILIPS splash screen appears briefly Power off: Press and hold again for 1 second or more. Your device automatically powers down if there is no operation and no music played for 60 seconds.

  • Page 6: Music Mode

    Music mode We have put some music tracks on your device so that you can jump start your music experience. You can also transfer your digital music collection from your computer to your device through the included music management software. (see GETTING DIGITAL MUSIC ON YOUR DEVICE IMPORTANT!
  • Page 7 Playback The 2;, 3, 4, 5, keys are multi-functional. They work according to how you press them: press or press and hold. During music playback, you can do the following:...
  • Page 8 Advanced features in playback A-B REPEAT To repeat or loop a sequence in a track: Press A - B / DBB at your chosen starting point; appears on the screen. Press A - B / DBB again at your chosen end point; appears on the screen, and the repeat sequence begins.
  • Page 9 Playing a bookmark Press SETTING and select "BOOKMARK > Bookmark list You know your track has a bookmark as you navigate. The top right corner of the highlighter is "folded". Press 6 to display all bookmarks set within the highlighted track. PLAY MODES You can set your device to play music tracks randomly (Shuffle Changing play modes...
  • Page 10 EQUALIZERS You can set your device to play music tracks with different EQ (equalizers). Changing equalizers Press SETTING. Select Equalizers. Use scroll controls to select Rock / Pop / Jazz / Classic / Custom / Off. You can also pre-set your [>]key shortcut as EQ for one-touch equalizers setting. See [>]key shortcut for more information.

  • Page 11: Getting Digital Music Onto Your Device

    In the Items on Device pane, in the drop-down list, click the device that you want to copy files to. i.e. Philips GoGear*. Click the Copy (WMP 9) or Start Sync (WMP 10) button. *Windows Media Player 9 IMPORTANT! Music transferred to removable disk other than Philips GoGear cannot be played on your device. *Windows Media Player 10...
  • Page 12 Getting digital music onto your device Safely disconnect your device Exit any active application working with your player. Safely remove your device by clicking your task tray. Simply disconnect your device after file transfer completes. IMPORTANT! Music files transferred through Windows Explorer (by drag and drop) to your device will only be recognized as data files - they will neither appear nor play in the MUSIC library of your device.

  • Page 13: Radio Mode

    Radio mode Select your FM region*** From the root menu, select RADIO to enter the radio mode. Press SETTING. Select "Select FM region" > Asia / Europe / USA. ***FM radio is only available to some regional versions. FM radio is currently not available in Europe. Region Asia Europe...

  • Page 14: Making Recordings

    Making recordings When your device is not connected to the computer, you can make voice, radio or line-in recordings. Preparing to make recordings Press SETTING. Select Recordings and press You can adjust the following settings before making any recordings. Setting Record quality Auto volume control Silence detection...
  • Page 15 Making FM recording*** ***FM radio is only available to some regional versions. FM radio is currently not available in Europe. From the root menu, select RADIO to enter the radio mode. Press to start FM recording. Device shows the recording state. Press again to stop FM recording.

  • Page 16: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings You can find your recordings in the RECORDINGS library. Searching for your desired recording From the root menu, select RECORDINGS to enter the recordings library. As you enter the recordings library, you can search from the following options: Recording ***FM radio is only available to some regional versions.

  • Page 17: Customizing Settings

    Customizing settings From any mode, press SETTING Press to scroll up or to scroll down for your option. Press previous levels. Press to confirm your selection. Press SETTING or press and hold - Options for each setting are shown on the device display. - Available settings vary with selected mode.
  • Page 18 SD memory card (if available). - Your memory card will appear as Philips SD. - Music tracks transferred to your memory card via Windows Media Player is only playable on the same device where music is downloaded.

  • Page 19: Firmware Upgrade

    Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. You can install the latest firmware from the bypacked CD or download it from www.philips.com/support to keep your device updated. Please insert new battery into your device before firmware upgrade.This will ensure steady power supply for completing the whole process.
  • Page 20 Please back up all your files before device restore/repair. In the main window, click Restore/ Repair. On screen indication: Select Philips/Philips SD Card. Press OK to confirm your selection. You will be prompted to disconnect your device from your computer as soon as Device Manager finishes interacting with your device.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, first check the points listed in the following pages. For further help and other troubleshooting tips, please also check out FAQs at www.philips.com/support. If you are unable to find a solution by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

  • Page 22: Safety And Maintenance

    – Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. – Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of content if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible.

  • Page 23: Environmental Information

    Environmental information We have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into materials: cardboard, PS, PE, PET. Your set consists of material which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company Please observe the local regulations to dispose of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

  • Page 24: Notice For The Usa

    Notice for the USA Philips SA250 SA255 SA260 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency...

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Connectivity Music transfer Data transfer System Requirements PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. All rights reserved. 1 x AAA 8 hours using 1 x AAA alkaline White backlight LCD, 128 x 48 pixels...

  • Page 26: About Philips Device Manager

    About Philips Device Manager With Philips Device Manager, you can update and restore/repair your device with a few simple clicks. About Windows Media Player With Windows Media Player you can easily manage your digital music collection and transfer music to Music that has not been transferr to your device using Windows Media Player your device.

  • Page 27: Search And Add Tracks To The Library

    Search and add tracks to the Library Go to the Media Library tab to enter the Media Library. Click Add. From the menu, choose to add files from folder, playlist, URL or by searching your computer.You can also choose to add playing tracks or playlists. Files will be added to the Library.

  • Page 28: Transfer Tracks To Your Device

    Transfer tracks to your device Click on Copy to CD or Device. In the Items to Copy pane, show the playlist, category, or other items that you want to copy that you want to copy. Clear the check boxes next to any files you do not want to copy. .
  • Page 29 Transfer tracks to your device In the Items on Device pane, show the device that you want to copy files to, i.e. Philips GoGear /Philips. Clear the check boxes next to any files you do not want to copy. .
  • Page 30 Add Tracks to a Playlist Click to highlight an item. Right click on the item and select Add to Playlist. From the Add to Playlist pop-up window, select an existing playlist or add new one. The selection is added to playlist. Press and hold <Ctrl>...

  • Page 31: Delete Tracks And Playlists

    Delete Tracks and Playlists Click to highlight an item. Right click and select Delete from Library to delete. Press and hold <Ctrl> on your keyboard and click to select more than one item. To select consecutive items, click the first item, press and hold <Shift> on your keyboard, and then click the last item.

  • Page 32: Edit Track Information

    Edit Track Information Click on a track. Right click and select Edit. Click on the text boxes to edit relevant information. *Actual display varies with use.

  • Page 33: Search For Tracks

    Search for Tracks Type a search string in the Search for field. Click on Find Now to start searching. You will see tracks that contain the search string. You can play, transfer, delete or add these tracks. *Actual display varies with use.
  • Page 34 Launch Windows Media Player 10 Connect your device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB connection screen will automatically appear. Please refer to your computer’s manual for the exact position of your USB port. Look for the USB symbol on the processing unit of your computer. Launch Windows Media Player.
  • Page 35 Search and add tracks to the Library Go to File menu. Click Add to Library > By Searching Computer. Click Browse in the dialog box to point to the folder you want to add to. Complete the information in the dialog box, and then click Search. Files will be added to the Library.
  • Page 36 Transfer tracks to your device Click on Sync. In the Items to Copy pane, show the playlist, category, or other items that you want to copy that you want to copy. Clear the check boxes next to any files you do not want to copy. .
  • Page 37 In the Items on Device pane, show the device that you want to copy files to, i.e. Philips GoGear /Philips. Clear the check boxes next to any files you do not want to copy. Click the Start Sync button For further details of music transfer on WMP 10, go to the help section of Windows Media...
  • Page 38 Add Tracks to a Playlist Click to highlight an item. Right click on the item and select Add to > Additional Playlist... From the Add to Playlist pop-up window, select an existing playlist or add new one. The selection is added to playlist. Press and hold <Ctrl>...
  • Page 39 Delete Tracks and Playlists Click to highlight an item. Right click and select Delete to delete. Press and hold <Ctrl> on your keyboard and click to select more than one item. To select consecutive items, click the first item, press and hold <Shift> on your keyboard, and then click the last item.
  • Page 40 Edit Track Information Click on a track. Right click and select Edit. Click on the text boxes to edit relevant information. *Actual display varies with use.
  • Page 41 Search for Tracks Type a search string in the Search field. Click on Search to start searching. You will see tracks that contain the search string. You can play, transfer, delete or add these tracks. * Actual display varies with use.
  • Page 42 Please charge your device fully before firmware upgrade. This will ensure steady power supply for completing the whole process. Install the latest Philips Device Manager from the bypacked CD. Philips Device Manager will automatically notify you if any new updates are available.
  • Page 43 Please back up all your files before device restore/repair. In the main window, click Restore/ Repair. On screen indication: Select Philips/Philips SD Card. Press OK to confirm your selection. You will be prompted to disconnect your device from your computer as soon as Device Manager finishes interacting with your device.
  • Page 44 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. http://www.philips.com Printed in China...

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