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- Page 1 4 GB Music & Video Player with 2.8” Touch Display PMP280-4 User Guide...
- Page 2 In the box In the Box • MP3 Player • Headphones Headphones USB Cable • USB 2.0 Cable • Quick Start Guide • Applications CD Quick Start Guide MP3 Player Quick Start Guide Applications CD...
- Page 3 Features & Location of controls 11 . • 4 GB internal memory • Mini SD card slot allows you to add up to 8 GB additional memory. (Mini SD card not included) • High resolution 2.8” TOUCH screen • Stores & plays music, video, and pictures • Built-in camera (Still pictures & video clips) • Digital voice recording • Built-in speaker • Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1. Mini-USB port 2. [POWER] - Power on/off/lock switch 3. Headphone jack 4. Speaker 5. Touch Screen display 6. [ M ] - Menu/Select/Return key 7 . [ – ] - volume down 7. 6. 8. [ + ] - volume up 9.
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Page 4: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Turning on/off: Make sure your MP3 player is fully charged before turning it on. [POWER] switch • To turn the Player on, slide and hold the [POWER] switch to the right until the display turns on. • To turn the player off, slide and hold the [POWER] switch to the right until the display turns off. lock on/off Lock/unlock function: The Lock function prevents you from accidentally pressing the buttons while using your player. • Slide the power switch to the left to lock the player or right to unlock. Adjusting the volume: • To increase the volume, press the [ + ] key. • To decrease the volume, press the [ – ] key. Resetting the Player: If the MP3 Player malfunctions, you can use the Reset function to restart it. • To reset the Player, take a metal pin (such as the end of a paperclip), and push it into the RESET hole to restart the Player. Basic controls In a Menu/List: RESET hole [ + ] moves the selection down [ – ] moves the selection up... -
Page 5: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a computer • System requirements: • Pentium 200 MHz or above • Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista • USB port PC connection: In order to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Player, you have to first copy files from your PC to its internal memory. Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will be detected automatically without installing any driver. Once detected, you can read/write to the device’s memory just as if you were using a regular disk drive. Make sure your computer is powered on, and follow the steps below to connect the player to your computer. Disconnecting the USB cable: 1. Plug the larger USB connector of the USB cable into the USB port 1. Open the “Safe Device Removal” icon in the task bar, on the on the computer. -
Page 6: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery Mini SD card Your MP3 Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is The player supports Mini SD cards (not included), which allow you to recommended to fully charge the player before using it for the first add up to 8 GB of additional memory to your MP3 Player. time. Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. Charging time is between 3-5 To insert the Mini SD card: hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the 1. Insert the Mini SD card into the card slot at the bottom of your battery in good condition, we recommend not charging it for more player, with the with the metal contacts facing towards the back than 8 hours. of the player, and gently push it in until it clicks. Do not apply excessive force, as this may damage your MP3 Player and Mini Important: SD card. • Fully charge the player before using it for the first time 2. To view files on your Mini SD card, touch “Music” , from the main • Charge the player immediately when the “Low Battery” message menu and then “Browser” > “Card Dir” is displayed 3. To remove the Mini SD card, gently push it in until it pops out. • Do not overcharge or completely drain the battery. Overcharing or Important: completely draining the battery will shorten battery life. -
Page 7: Transferring Media To The Player
Transferring media to the player Your MP3 Player is capable of storing and playing your favorite music, When you are done, disconnect your MP3 Player from the computer photos and video. using the “Safe Device Removal” utility in the taskbar. To transfer media from your computer: Important: 1. Connect your MP3 Player to your computer using the included do not disconnect the USB cable when transferring files, as doing USB cable. so may damage your MP3 Player and your files. 2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer, ” and locate “MP3. ” 3. Drag and drop, or copy and paste your media files into “MP3. ” Drag or copy files to the correct folder MusicP icturesV ideo MP3 (G:) Locate “MP3”... - Page 8 Main menu After you turn on the Player, the Main Menu appears. • Touch an icon on the Main Menu to select it. • To return to the Main Menu, press and HOLD the [M] key. Main Menu icons: • Music: play songs • Video: play movies • Photos: view pictures • Camera: Take pictures or record video clips...
- Page 9 Music To playback music, select “Music” from the Main Menu. Play/Pause/Stop: lets you start, pause, and stop the playback of music. Forward/reverse: press to skip to the previous/next track. Volume: drag the slider left/right to lower/increase volume. Song progress: displays progress through the current track. Drag the slider left/right to change position within the track. Equalizer View the file list or access the card drive to select different songs. Playing order Playing mode Change sound settings. Current song/ total songs View file information. Return to Main Menu...
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Page 10: Using Windows Media Player
Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player allows you to organize your media collection, as well as create digital music files from your CDs. If Windows Media Player is not installed on your computer, you can get the latest version 1. - Page 11 Windows Media Player gives you an easy way to add, or “Sync, ” Click the “Sync” tab. music to your MP3 Player. 1. Open Windows Media Player. 2. Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the USB cable. 3. Click on the “Sync” tab in Windows Media Player. 4. Drag media files to your MP3 Player within Windows Media Player. 5. Click the “Start Sync” button. Drag your songs Sync pictures to your MP3 Player: here Click on the Click “Start Sync” Category button Drag your select pictures Pictures here Sync in progress Click “Start Sync” You may also transfer music or other media files by ragging/copying them directly into your player.
- Page 12 Video To watch video, select “Video” from the Main Menu. Opens the File Browser Bookmarks the current position in the video Plays and pauses the video Opens the volume adjustment bar Return to the Main Menu Go to previous/next video...
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Page 13: Using The Video Converter
Using the Video Converter Before transferring video files to the MP3 Player, you must convert them to the correct format. Use the Video Converter provided on the included CD to convert most video files to the correct format suitable for the Player. To install the Video Converter: 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. Click on “Video Converter” on the screen that opens. 3. Click “Install” and then “Next. ” 4. Follow the installation instructions. 5. Click “Close” when the installation is complete. - Page 14 Converting videos: 4. Click on “Output File” to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to the MP3 Player by selecting 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your MP3 > Video and clicking “OK, ” or if you would like to save the computer (optional).
- Page 15 5. Click on the video file and the on the “Settings” button. Confirm 6. Click on the “Convert” button to begin the conversion. When that the screen width and height are set to 320x240, and click complete, the converted video will either be on your MP3 Player, “OK. ” or the selected Output File location on your computer where you can easily transfer it to the player. Confirm Screen width and height selection Click “OK” to close the Settings screen Click on the video file and then on the Convert button Settings button Settings button...
- Page 16 Camera The camera allows you to take photos and shoot video.To enter the Camera mode, select the “Camera” icon from the Main Menu. Take pictures: allows you to take photographs. Record videos: allows you to shoot video clips. Photo mode interface: Switch to Video mode Number of shots remaining Timer setting. Choose between 5, 15, 20s, off Return to the Main Menu View the file directory Press the [ M ] button to take a picture or record video clips. Change picture mode settings Select recording resolution Take a picture...
- Page 17 Video mode interface: Switch to Photo mode Sets expsure mode: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor Sets special effect: black and white, negative, sepia, off Return to Main Menu View the File Directory Change Video mode settings Change Video resolution Start recording video When recording video: Recording and playingback videos Pauses video recording 1. Press the [ M ] button to start or pause recording 2. Press the icon to save the video file 3. Press the icon to access the video file list and playback your Saves the recorded video videos...
- Page 18 Photos To view photos, select the “Photos” icon in the Main Menu Select a photo to view it. Switch between automatic/manual slideshow Return to Picture List Set slideshow interval (1-5 seconds) Previous/next photo Return to Main Menu...
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Page 19: Voice Recorder
Voice recorder To record voice memos, select the “Record” icon from the Main Menu. Press to begin or pause recording. Save the recorded file Go to the list of recorded files and playback your voice memos Change recording settings... -
Page 20: File Directory
File directory The File Directory lets you view a list of media files on your MP3 Player. The File Directory can be accessed from the Music, Video, Photo and Record modes by pressing the button. Using the File Directory: Select a folder to open its contents. Press the button to go to the previous screen. To delete a file, select it by pressing it, and then pressing “Delete. ”... -
Page 21: System Settings
System settings To access the System Settings, press the “Settings” icon from them Main Menu. System Settings icons: • Player Information: displays various information about your MP3 Player. • Set Time: change the time and date of your MP3 Player. • Language: change the display language of your MP3 Player. • Display: Change how long the backlight stays on. • Calibrate: Calibrate the screen if the touch display is not accurately responding to your selections. • Power Of f Time: set the Power Off timer. This timer turns the player off after a period of inactivity to conserve battery power. • Default Setting: restores all of the MP3 Player’s settings to their default values. • Upgrade: Allows you to upgrade the MP3 Player’s firmware by uploading it from your computer using the USB cable. • Other Settings: Allows you to format the MP3 Player’s memory or the Mini SD card. Warning: formatting your Player’s memory or the Mini SD card will permanently delete all the data on the device. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have problems while operating your player, please check the points TROUBLESHOOTING below before sending it to the service center My computer is not detecting the MP3 Player with Windows Vista • There is a USB mass storage devices recognition issue with Win- Can not power on dows Vista acknowledged by Microsoft. A solution is available in • The battery may be exhausted, please recharge the battery the Service Pack 1 which may be downloaded from Microsoft’s Files can not be transferred to the player website • Check if the driver is installed correctly in the computer by disconnecting and then reconnecting the player to the computer I cannot display my .jpg files • Check the connection between the player and PC, and confirm • Many digital cameras and image editing softwares add hid- the USB cable is properly connected... -
Page 23: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. • Never apply heavy impact on the player, or place it on a magnet. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury. • Route the USB cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip • Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer over it. servicing to qualified personnel. • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer when you do not • This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire. use the player for a long time. • In the event that the battery is leaking, do not handle the device • Clean only with a dry cloth. Make sure the player is turned off with your bare hands. before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleanser. • Contact the service center for help since the liquid may remain • Be sure to back up your files to avoid data loss. in the player. If your body or clothes had contact with the battery liquid, wash it off thoroughly with water and consult a doctor. Precautions in using the headphones • Keep the player away from direct sunlight and any direct heat • Do not use the headphones while driving an automobile or riding a source. -
Page 24: Legal Information
Legal information FCC Part 15: Copyright Information: Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements owned by their respective companies or organizations. for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. -
Page 25: Limited Warranty
Limited warranty In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform To obtain service after the warranty period, please e-mail cs@southerntelecom.com properly, you may within ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase with product information, date of purchase and nature of the problem. Customer return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange. service will reply to the e-mail with service instructions. Warranty service not provided: TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, im- proper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, and unauthorized modifica- - Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package (Dated bill of sale) tion. This warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or - Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and repairs this product. All products being returned to the authorized service center for remember to insure your return. repair must be suitably packaged. - Include a return shipping address (no P .O. Boxes), a telephone contact Limitation of Warranty: number, and the defective unit within the package. • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS - Describe the defect or reason you are returning the product. Your PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL product will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR similar model of equal value if examination by the service center PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY SOUTHERN TELECOM INC. IT’S AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CRE- determines this product is defective. Products received damaged as a ATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. result of shipping, will require you to file a claim with the carrier. • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, SOUTHERN TELECOM INC. SHALL The shipping address of the authorized service center is: NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDETAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY Southern Telecom Inc. - Page 26 “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are registered trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, used under license. Microsoft, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.