ODYS MP3-Player S8 Language Setting 1. Switch the device ON, the S8 will start in music mode. 2. Press the MODE key of the turned-on player for approx. 2 sec. to switch to the main menu. 3. Use the keys to select the desired option and confirm using the MODE key.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Table of contents Language Setting ..................1 1 Contents of package ............... 3 2 Introduction ................4 3 Getting started ................ 5 Controls..................5 Inserting the battery ..............5 LCD and symbols................6 Battery status ................6 Installing the driver ................7 Installing the driver using Win 98 ..........7 Transferring files MP3 player - PC ..........9...
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Contents of package Please ensure that the following items are included in the box. If the package is not complete, please contact your dealer: ODYS MP3 player S8 USB cable Headphones CD-ROM AAA battery User manual...
Any firmware updates for this MP3 player are also made available on our website. If you have questions or problems, please read the FAQs on our website or contact our customer support service support@odys.de.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Getting started Controls Familiarise yourself with the controls of your MP3 player before use. HOLD Headphone connection USB- connector protective cap PLAY PREV MODE VOL + Loop for NEXT VOL − carrying Cover of the battery strap...
ODYS MP3-Player S8 LCD and symbols Overview of the LCD The LCD shows a variety of information on the current track, the running time and the system settings. The symbols are explained below. Playback Track number / Playback File number of tracks...
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Installing the driver When using Windows 98SE, you must first install the correspondding driver found on the CD-ROM before connecting the MP3 player to your computer. This is not required when using Windows ME, 2000, XP and Vista.
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ODYS MP3-Player S8 saving the file to, if required. • Now click “Next”. Confirm the suggested program folder and begin the installation process by clicking "Next" again. • End setup in the final window by clicking "Finish". • Restart your computer's operating system.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Transferring files MP3 player - PC • Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the supplied USB cable. • Open the Windows Explorer or double-click My Computer. • Select folders or files to be transferred and drag them to the...
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC • Disable the digital MP3 player from the operating system correctly using the “Remove Hardware Safely” option • Click the task bar on the right-hand side below the symbol and select the “Remove USB Mass Storage Device –...
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Operation Switching the MP3 player on and off Switching the MP3 player on • Ensure that the hold setting is deactivated. If necessary, push the hold switch into the off position. • Hold the PLAY key down for approx. 3 seconds until the LCD display illuminates and a greeting is displayed.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Music mode (Play Music) Playback, forwards/back, pause • Insert the headphones in the headphone connection and turn the player on. • Press the PLAY button to play the track showed. The track informa- tion (ID3 tag) is scrolled on the Display.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Mode Switch in the Main Menu Menu button functions Long press: - Calls the main menu (1 … 2 seconds) Short press: - Confirms settings and functions, Recurring operating steps: • Press the Menu button of the turned-on player for approx.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 System settings (Setting) The mode setting allows you to change important system settings for your MP3 player. It contains a total of 7 options: Equalizer, Play Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Powerset and Language. Recurring operating steps: • Select Setting mode in the main menu, as described in chapter 4.3.
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ODYS MP3-Player S8 b) Repeat mode (PlayMode) • Use to select the desired repeat mode (Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random All, Dir Repeat, Dir All Repeat and Dir Random All). • Confirm using the Menu button again. Normal: Plays back all files in the original order.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 e) Automatic shutdown of the player (Powerset) The automatic shutdown switches off the unit to save energy if during the term of the given limit (unit: minutes) no key is pressed. The Disable setting sets the display to remain on.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause and solution The device does not Check whether the batteries are charged work. properly. Make sure that the player is turned on. No sound comes out of Make sure that the volume is set above zero the headphones.
ODYS MP3-Player S8 Safety instructions Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings. • Back up your music and other files regularly (Backup). We accept no liability for loss of data. • Never expose the device to rain, moisture or humidity.
Odys products are covered by a 24 month warranty. We will resolve damages or defects on Odys products free of charge within 12 months of the purchase date under the following warranty conditions. For any damage or defect determined later than 12 months after the purchase date, proof of a manufacturing fault must be submitted for repair under warranty.
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ODYS MP3-Player S8 AXDIA Service Center will try to diagnose and solve your problem. If it is determined that a warranty claim exists, you will be given an RMA number (Return Material Authorization) and you will be asked to send the product to AXDIA.