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Imation RipGo! User Manual

Mini cd-r burner and digital audio player; mobile 8 cm cd-recordable drive
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  • Page 1 Mini CD-R Burner and Digital Audio Player User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2 Imation. The software described in this document is furnished under a licensing agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the license agreement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Imation Device User’s Guide Table of Contents Introduction ............. .4 About the RipGO! Device .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Imation Device User’s Guide 1.0 Introduction 1.1 About the RipGO! Device The RipGO! device is a mobile 8 cm CD-Recordable drive with built-in compressed digital file playback. It’s the first portable burner designed expressly with today’s music enthusiast in mind: it can play both MP3 and WMA files.

  • Page 5: Software

    Imation Device User’s Guide 1.2 Software Installation of the RipGO! device is about as easy as it gets. The drive’s Quick Setup Guide takes you through the steps of installing the drive and its drivers, and it includes an overview of the software installation, complete with screenshots of the applications.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Imation Device User’s Guide 1.3 System Requirements For PC: • Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP. • 200MHz or higher (Pentium II or better recommended for MP3 encoding). • 32MB RAM (64MB recommended). • SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600) or higher resolution.

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Ripgo! Device

    2.1 What you get! The RipGO! package contains the following items: 1) One Power Adapter 2) One RipGO! Device 3) One 1.5m USB Cable 4) One Headphone Set 5) One 8cm RipGO! 6) One Battery Pack Installation CD, and Two Imation CD-Rs (8cm).

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Device User’s Guide Imation 2.2 Location of Controls Figure 2.2 – Location of Controls 1. –Volume Button This button is used in play mode to reduce the output volume, in track selection mode to scroll down the file listing, in contrast mode to reduce LED display intensity and in balance mode to shift the balance to the left ear.
  • Page 9 Imation Device User’s Guide 4. Shuffle Button This button toggles between playing tracks in sequential or random order. The Shuffle button is also used in adjusting LCD contrast. During play, press and hold the Shuffle button and use the +Volume and –Volume buttons to change the contrast.
  • Page 10 Imation Device User’s Guide 10. Hold Switch When activated, this slide switch disables the operation of any button pressed. This prevents the user from accidentally altering device operation. CAUTION! If the HOLD switch is activated during initial power-on, no power will be applied to the RipGO! device since the PLAY button is disabled.

  • Page 11: Screen Icons

    Imation Device User’s Guide 17. Audio Output Socket Analog Audio is available via this socket. The Line Out/Headphone switch allows you to switch between lineout and headphone audio. Headphone volume is controlled using the volume control buttons on the top of the RipGO! device.

  • Page 12: Using The Ripgo! Device As An Audio Player

    Device User’s Guide Imation 3.0 Using the RipGO! Device as an Audio Player As a portable Audio Player, the RipGO! device can be powered using a single rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Use the power adapter when the battery is weak. NOTE: Before first use, charge the battery continuously for 3 hours. Connect the power adapter, press the Play button and then the Stop button to initiate battery charging.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    The Lithium-Ion battery has a limited life span. Should there be a need to replace the battery, you have to replace the whole battery pack. Please check with Imation for availability of new battery packs. (Refer to Appendix C for contact information).

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing A Cd

    Imation Device User’s Guide 3.2 Inserting and Removing a CD 3.2.1 Inserting a CD: Figure 3.2.1 – Inserting a CD 1. Slide the open switch on the left-hand side of the RipGO! device towards the front of the drive. This will release the lid.

  • Page 15: Power Up The Ripgo! Device

    Imation Device User’s Guide 3.3 Power-up the RipGO! Device The RipGO! device is powered using either the internal rechargeable battery or external power source. Skip steps 1 and 2 when operating the RipGO! device with battery. NOTE: The Battery Pack must be inserted when operating the RipGO! device with the power adapter.

  • Page 16: Playing Entire Disc

    Imation Device User’s Guide 3.4 Playing Entire Disc 1. From the Opening Screen, depress the PLAY button, MP3 Player Demo and the RipGO! device starts to play the entire disc [ MP3 Player Dem] MP3 Player Dem] sequentially. TRACK01 00:03 04:48 44.1kHz...
  • Page 17 Imation Device User’s Guide 8. To pause playing, press the PLAY button once. TRACK01 00:08 04:48 44.1kHz 1kHz MP3 128kbs 9. To resume playing, press the PLAY button again. TRACK01 00:09 04:48 44.1kHz 1kHz MP3 128kbs MP3 Player Demo 10. The RipGO! device returns to the Opening Screen...

  • Page 18: Playing A Directory Randomly

    Imation Device User’s Guide 3.5 Playing a Directory Randomly 1. Press the PLAY button to power-on the RipGO! device, if it is not on already. Note that the RipGO! device remembers the previous EQ and volume settings. MP3 PLA MP3 PLAYER...

  • Page 19: Playing Favorite Tracks

    Imation Device User’s Guide 3.6 Playing Favorite Tracks 1. From the Opening Screen, move the pointer to the Directory 1 desired directory [Directory 1]. Press the SKIP FORWARD TRACK01 TRACK01 TRACK02 TRACK02 button to display the track(s) in this directory.

  • Page 20: Using The Ripgo! Device As A Data Storage Drive

    Imation Device User’s Guide 4.0 Using the RipGO! Device as a Data Storage Drive To configure the RipGO! device as a Data Storage drive you must first connect the drive to your computer. This section provides step by step instructions to guide you through the process of connecting and installing the RipGO! device to your computer.
  • Page 21 Imation Device User’s Guide Figure 4.1.1 – Connection to Computer 1. Connect the supplied power adapter to your RipGO! device and to the power socket. NOTE: The unit should be powered using the power adapter (with the Battery Pack inserted) for maximum reliability, especially during the write process.

  • Page 22: Installing Ripgo! Drivers In Windows Me/ Windows 2000/ Windows Xp

    Windows Me detects the presence of the RipGO! device and installs the necessary drivers when the RipGO! device is first powering-up in the USB mode, as described in section 4.1. Windows Me locates the software for the Imation RipGO! Device. Windows Me installs the software for the “USB CD-ROM” .

  • Page 23: Installing The Ripgo! Driver In Windows 98Se

    Device User’s Guide Imation 4.3 Installing the RipGO! Driver in Windows 98SE 1. When the RipGO! device is first powered-up in the USB mode as described in section 4.1, Windows 98SE detects the presence of the RipGO! device and searches for the new driver. Click on the...
  • Page 24 Imation Device User’s Guide 2. Check the box “Specify a location” . Insert the Installation CD which contains the Windows 98SE driver. Enter the drive and directory where the RipGO! drivers are located. Click on the Next button to continue.
  • Page 25 Imation Device User’s Guide 4. When Windows 98SE has finished installing the software for the CD-R/W Client Driver, click on the Finish button to continue. 5. Windows 98SE detects the “Storage Port Driver” and installs the software. 6. After all the RipGO! drivers are installed, there should be a RipGO! drive icon in “My Computer” and “Windows Explorer”...

  • Page 26: Installing Burning Software

    Device User’s Guide Imation 4.4 Installing Burning Software 1. Insert the “Installation CD” into the computer’s CD-ROM drive or into the RipGO! device once drivers have been installed. 2. Windows – Double-click on the CD-ROM drive (usually D, E or F) in “My Computer.”...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Imation Device User’s Guide 5.0 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT! The RipGO! device is designed to the latest USB specification. However, there are some USB devices currently available on the market that do not conform to the USB standard. If you experience problems after connecting the RipGO! device, your system may contain an old driver or a non-compliant USB controller.
  • Page 28 If the problem continues, there may be a driver conflict on your system. Please contact our technical department at support@imation.com. The RipGO! device performance seems slow. Other USB devices connected at the same time as the RipGO! device can affect the RipGO! device’s performance, especially digital cameras or scanners that are processing large amounts of data.
  • Page 29 Imation Device User’s Guide Windows locks up when you disconnect the RipGO! device. This may occur because Windows is trying to access a file that is on your RipGO! disc. Make sure that no files on the disc are in use when you unplug the drive. Eject the disc before disconnecting the USB interface cable and the RipGO! device to prevent data loss.
  • Page 30 Imation Device User’s Guide Problems reading recordable CDs with any CD-ROM drive If you have successfully written a CD but have problems reading it, there are a number of possible reasons: • If the CD can be read on a CD-R or CD-RW drive but not on a standard CD-ROM drive, check in the Disc Info and Tools to make sure that the session containing the data you just wrote is closed.
  • Page 31 Imation Device User’s Guide 9. Double-click on the icon for your computer’s hard drive. 10. Follow steps 5–7 to enable the DMA setting for your hard drive. 11. Click on OK to finish. 12. Begin the recording session again. Other possible causes of buffer underruns: Hard Drive •...
  • Page 32 Imation Device User’s Guide Files to be recorded • Recording many small files. • Damaged source files (data loss). • Trying to record files in use by the system or other applications. Other • Copying from a CD that is scratched, dirty or damaged.

  • Page 33: Appendix A-Important Safety Instructions

    Imation Device User’s Guide Appendix A–Important Safety Instructions A.1 General Handling Instructions Do not subject the RipGO! device to extreme force Vibration during walking or exercising will not affect the RipGO! device. However, dropping the RipGO! device or dropping a heavy object on the RipGO! device may result in distorted sound or damage.

  • Page 34: Servicing

    Imation Device User’s Guide can result in excessive temperature (body heat) which dramatically reduces battery lifetime. • Keep batteries in a cool and dry place, away from heat moisture and metal objects when not in use. • Immediately stop using the battery if there is discoloration, deformation or damage to casing or leakage.

  • Page 35: B.2 Laser Safety

    • If necessary, consult an experience radio/television technician for additional suggestions. IMPORTANT! Imation must expressly approve changes or modifications to the electronics or enclosure of this product. Otherwise, the user’s authority to operate this product may be voided by the FCC.

  • Page 36: Laser

    Imation Device User’s Guide Appendix B–Regulatory Information B.3 Laser Type: Optical CD-R Pick-UP Model: SF-WO4 Wave Length: 785nm @ 25ºC Emission Power: 0.7mW (Read) 27mW (Write)

  • Page 37: Appendix C-How To Get Help

    Model No. IMR040006EU Serial No. _________________________________ Imation, the Imation logo and RipGO! are the property of Imation Corp. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. © Imation Corp. 2002 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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