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Product specification may change without notice. Due to the difference of Android compatibility, certain applications may not be installed and executed properly.
If you familiarize yourself with this manual, you will have a more enjoyable digital experience. Introduction to website + The address of the product-related website is http://www.COWON.com. + You can download the latest information on our products and the most recent firmware updates from our website.
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+ Copyright Notice General BBE information + COWON is a registered trademark of COWON + BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE SYSTEMS, Inc. name and information as applied to this product, in compliance with USP4638258, 5510752 and + COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
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Firmware Upgrade Formatting, Installation and etc. Basic Use Home Screen Add / Delete Icons in the Home Screen Using Widgets Removing Widgets Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Setting Basic Menu Connecting an HDMI Cable Recovery Mode Additional Specifications Troubleshooting COWON A5...
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USB hub). manufactured and produced by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. + Do not mix directions when connecting USB cables or AC + Do not use this product for other purposes than those adaptors to your player or PC.
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Please note + Using the player in places with high occurrences of that COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. is not responsible for any static electricity may cause malfunctions. data loss from products entrusted to us for service.
Before You Start! + Package Components USB Cable Touch hand strap COWON A5 Quick Guide HDMI Cable AC Adaptor Earphones (Optional) * Actual package contents may differ from the above images. COWON A5...
+ Names of Parts and Functions Volume Up (−) Power / Hold Volume Up (+) Touchscreen Earphone Jack HDMI Port MicroSD Card Slot USB / Power Adaptor Port Return Button Menu Button Home Button Speaker Search Button Strap Hole COWON A5...
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USB hub or if another device is consuming least 5 seconds to reset if there is an error in too much power. Always use the genuine power operation or if A5 is not responding. adapter to charge A5. COWON A5...
- Back up any important data before the firmware upgrade as any data stored on the device may be deleted during the process. COWON accepts no liability for any loss of data. - Always tap ‘Turn off USB storage’ before disconnecting the device.
MicroSD and inserting the MicroSD card into COWON A5. Connect COWON A5 to the PC and copy APK files to the APK folder of A5. After disconnecting the USB cable, check the pop-up asking whether to Install or not and touch ‘Install’.
Basic Use + Home Screen Slide Turn the power on and push the slide bar down. The Home screen will appear. Drag through the screens and tap the Touch Slide to Apps tab to view the list of applications. COWON A5...
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* Deleting shortcut icons doesn’t result in deleting applications blank part of the home screen. Also, icons located at APPS in the application list. can be added to the home screen by long-press on an icon. COWON A5...
Widgets allow you to conveniently place A5 features and functions directly on your Home screen. Touch Tap the Widget menu on the Home screen and choose the mini application you would like to add to your current home screen. Touch COWON A5...
Basic Use + Removing Widgets Drag Press and hold a widget icon and drag it to the Recycle Bin to remove it from the Home screen. Touch COWON A5...
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Drag down the quick slot bar from the top of - When Wi-Fi is activated (network connected), the screen. the icon will be displayed on the bar. Touch Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn it on. To turn it off, tap the icon again. COWON A5...
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You can see the list of currently available Wi-Fi networks. Tap the network you want to connect Touch - If the wireless network is by password secured, you must enter the password for connection. Touch Wi-Fi ON ▶ Tap the Wi-Fi Settings. COWON A5...
Basic Use + Connecting an HDMI Cable + Basic Menu * HDMI cables may be purchased separately. The COWON A5 supports high-resolution Music Enjoy a variety of music formats. HDMI output. Watch various video files up to 1080p Videos Full HD.
3 are 3. While in recovery mode, press the Home button complete. After rebooting, you may begin using to bring up 4 menus as shown in the following the updated firmware. screen. Use the volume button (+/-) to select COWON A5...
FM radio does not support Bluetooth. Uncertified Bluetooth headsets, receivers, etc. may not be compatible with the product. Stereo Enhance, Reverb Special Effect ***** This function can be used in the areas where Wi-Fi routers enable wireless (9 Modes) internet access. COWON A5...
If there is no file in the COWON website (www.COWON.com) provides player, you will not hear any sound. Please note that support for users of COWON products with FAQ corrupted files will result in a noise or discontinued (Frequently Asked Questions).
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USB port connected directly to the motherboard of the PC. If the PC does not recognize COWON A5 because the device is out of battery power, either recharge the device or connect it to a power source before reconnecting to the PC.
This transmitter must not be different from that to which the receiver is connected. co-located or operating in conjunction with any other - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV antenna or transmitter. technician for help. COWON A5...
The rechargeable batteries in COWON products should Disposing the products with regular waste may be replaced only by official COWON service centers. cause pollution to the environment due to the waste Please contact batteryreplace@cowon.com for more batteries inside. Contact your local authorities for information on official COWON service centers.
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