Philips SA1ARA16KI/05 User Manual

Philips SA1ARA16KI/05 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual SA1ARA02 SA1ARA04 SA1ARA08 SA1ARA16...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Important safety information General maintenance Recycling the product 2 Your new GoGear Ariaz What’s in the box 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections Overview of the main menu Install software Connect and charge Connect GoGear Ariaz to a computer Battery level indication Disconnect GoGear Ariaz safely...
  • Page 3 Supported video file formats Supported picture file formats 18 Glossary Need help? Please visit www.philips.com/welcome where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as the user manual, the latest software updates, and answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    • 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.
  • Page 5: Recycling The Product

    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.
  • Page 6 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 •...
  • Page 7: Your New Gogear Ariaz

    What’s in the box Check that you have received the following items: Player Earphones USB cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Note • The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections display press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/ down at high speed press: increase/decrease the volume press and hold: increase/ decrease fast OPTIONS view available options press: skip to next/previous press and hold: scroll back/ forward at high speed microphone...
  • Page 9: Install Software

    Install software GoGear Ariaz comes with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Ariaz) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Ariaz) • Windows Media Player (helps you...
  • Page 10: Disconnect Gogear Ariaz Safely

    • You can conserve battery power and increase the play time of the GoGear Ariaz if you go to > [Display settings] > [Screen off timer] and ensure that the shortest timer setting is selected. Disconnect GoGear Ariaz safely To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Ariaz from your computer as follows: On your computer, exit all applications that are working with GoGear Ariaz.
  • Page 11: Use Gogear Ariaz To Carry Files

    4 Use GoGear Ariaz to carry files GoGear Ariaz allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. With GoGear Ariaz connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. Create folders in GoGear Ariaz. Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
  • Page 12: Windows Media Player

    5 Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) Install Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of WMP11. Transfer music and picture files to WMP11 library By default, WMP11 automatically loads all the music and picture files that are stored in your computer.
  • Page 13: Switch Between Music And Pictures Library In Wmp And Gogear Ariaz

    Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Ariaz Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11,then select the category. Rip songs from a CD You can transfer music from a CD to GoGear Ariaz. The transfer requires that you create a digital copy of the music on your computer first.
  • Page 14: Buy Music Online

    By default, WMP11 starts to rip all the songs from the CD. » To modify this option, click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select Rip CD Automatically When Inserted > Never. Click on the check boxes to select the songs that you want to rip.
  • Page 15: Set Up Gogear Ariaz For Wmp11

    The playlists you select sync to GoGear Ariaz every time you connect GoGear Ariaz to the computer. Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab and select Philips GoGear Ariaz > Set Up Sync. The Device Setup dialog box appears. »...
  • Page 16: Select Files And Playlists For Manual Sync

    » If GoGear Ariaz is full before sync is complete, the files and playlists that are lower in priority on the list are omitted from sync. • If your media library is too large to fit on GoGear Ariaz, you can select the Shuffle what syncs check box, to shuffle the files that are in the playlists to sync.
  • Page 17: Copy Files From Gogear Ariaz To Your Computer

    GoGear Ariaz to your computer with WMP11. Start WMP11. Turn on GoGear Ariaz. Connect GoGear Ariaz to the computer. Click on Philips GoGear Ariaz in the left Navigation pane. » The content on GoGear Ariaz is listed in the Contents pane.
  • Page 18: Edit Playlist

    Click on the underlined words to refine your criteria. Click the second and third green plus signs to select and define more criteria for your auto playlist. Click OK button when done. Edit playlist You can edit your existing playlists at any time. In the left Navigation pane, click on Playlists.
  • Page 19: Delete Files And Playlists From Wmp11 Library

    WMP11. In the left Navigation pane, click on Philips GoGear Ariaz. You can browse the contents of GoGear Ariaz in a variety of views, such as Recently Added or Artists.
  • Page 20: Format Gogear Ariaz With Wmp11

    • This procedure reformats the storage on GoGear Ariaz and erases all data. Start WMP11. Turn on GoGear Ariaz. Connect GoGear Ariaz to the computer. Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab, then select Philips GoGear Ariaz > Format.
  • Page 21: Napster Player

    6 Napster Player Napster online music service offers a variety of purchase and subscription models. Napster player supplied with GoGear Ariaz helps you • search Napster for music by name • browse the Napster catalogue • purchase Napster music • play Napster music on your computer •...
  • Page 22 © Napster, LCC 2003-2008, All Rights Reserved. Napster and the kitty logo are trademarks of Napster, LCC, registered in the United States and other jurisdictions. Portions utilize Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999-2002 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.
  • Page 23: Music

    7 Music Listen to music From the main menu, select music mode. Navigate the sub-menus to select your music. Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play. Find your music From the main menu, select mode. GoGear Ariaz offers the following menu options: [All songs] •...
  • Page 24: Audiobooks

    8 Audiobooks GoGear Ariaz supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download the AudibleManager from audible. com. With the AudibleManager you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks. Visit audible.com and register. The onscreen instructions guide you through the AudibleManager software download process.
  • Page 25: Bbc Iplayer

    With BBC iPlayer you can now catch up on your favourite BBC programmes from the past days on GoGear Ariaz. Here is how to use BBC iPlayer on Philips GoGear Ariaz: On your computer, open your browser and go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer Click on a programme to select it.
  • Page 26 Connect GoGear Ariaz to your computer and transfer the BBC iPlayer programme. (Find the file in Windows Explorer, then drag and drop it to the device). Note • Each BBC iPlayer programme is protected with a digital license and can only be synchronized up to 5 times to any portable device.
  • Page 27: Video

    10 Video Download, convert and transfer videos MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to • download videos from the Internet to your PC at the click of a button. • convert video files on your PC to the correct screen size of GoGear Ariaz.
  • Page 28: Pictures

    11 Pictures View pictures GoGear Ariaz supports pictures in JPEG format. From the main menu, select picture mode. Press to move to next / previous picture. View slideshow While in mode, you can view your pictures as a slideshow: Press to start the slideshow.
  • Page 29: Radio

    12 Radio Listen to FM radio From the main menu, select radio mode. • The earphones cable acts as FM antenna. Manually tune a radio station While in mode, you can manually tune to a radio station: To search for the next stronger signal, press and hold To fine tune the frequency, briefly press Auto-tune preset radio...
  • Page 30: Recordings

    13 Recordings Record from FM radio From the main menu, select radio mode. Select radio station (preset). Press OPTIONS to view options menu. Select [Start FM radio recording]. • Press to toggle between pause and record. Press to stop. » The screen prompts you to save the recording.
  • Page 31: Delete Recordings

    Delete recordings Use a computer to delete recordings from GoGear Ariaz: Connect GoGear Ariaz to the computer (for instructions see section Connect). On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select GoGear Ariaz. Select Recordings > Voice or FM radio. Select the recordings you want to delete. On the computer, press Delete.
  • Page 32: Settings

    14 Settings This is how you customize GoGear Ariaz: From the main menu, select to enter settings mode. In the menu, navigate as follows: Press to select an option. Press to confirm a selection and go to the next level (when available). Press to return to the previous level.
  • Page 33 [Display settings] [Brightness] [Theme] [Backlight timer] [Screen off timer] [Screensaver] [Date and time] [Time settings] [Date settings] [Slideshow [Time per slide] settings] [Repeat] [Shuffle] [Language] • [English] (default) • Czech • Greek • German • Spanish • French • Italian •...
  • Page 34: Manually Verify / Update Firmware

    (see section Connect and charge for instructions). On your computer, click Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio Player > Ariaz Device Manager to launch Philips Device Manager. Click Update » Philips GoGear Ariaz Device Manager checks for updates and installs new firmware from the Internet, if available.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Press and hold the volume button while you connect GoGear Ariaz to your computer. Keep holding the key until the Philips Device Manager acknowledges GoGear Ariaz 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.
  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Power supply: 310 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time¹ (music): 25 hours Software on CD-ROM Windows Media Player Philips Device Manager Media Converter for Philips Napster player Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm USB 2.0 High speed Sound Channel separation: 45 dB...
  • Page 37: Supported Picture File Formats

    Supported picture file formats GoGear Ariaz supports the following picture formats: • JPEG...
  • Page 38: Glossary

    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. JPEG A very common digital still picture format.
  • Page 39 Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP. The PlaysForSure* logo assures the consumer that the music purchased at an online shop with this logo is compatible with the Philips GoGear player. Shuffle A feature that plays audio files (tracks) in random order.
  • Page 40 © 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. SA1ARA_05_UM_V1.1 All rights reserved. wk9325...

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