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Diamond Rio 600 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE...
  • Page 2 Neither S3 Incorporated nor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. makes any commitment to update the information contained herein. Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. used by Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. under license. Microsoft, Windows Media and the Win-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page 3 ............5 NTRODUCTION Important information ..........6 ......8 ET UP THE IO AND SOFTWARE Unpack package contents ........8 Power up the Rio ..........9 Install the software ..........11 Plug in the USB cable ........13 Register the Rio player and software ....14 View and print the User Guide ......15 .........16 TART USING THE SOFTWARE...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Page 5 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rio 600 portable digital audio player! Rio is the perfect companion for active people—delivering skip- free music for people on the go. The Rio connects easily to your PC or Mac for downloading compressed digital audio tracks.

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Introduction Page 6 • Refer to the Rio Audio Manager or SoundJam software Help menus for detailed instructions on using the software to download digital audio tracks, convert tracks from CD-ROM or transfer tracks to and from your Rio. Visit the Rio Web site at: www.riohome.com •...

  • Page 7: Caution While Driving

    Introduction Page 7 with the Rio AC adapter. See the Rio User Guide Accessories section for a list of approved Rio 600 replacement alkaline batteries. Caution while driving Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas.

  • Page 8: Set Up The Rio And Software

    Step 1 Set up the Rio and software Unpack package contents The Rio 600 package includes the following items: • Rio 600 portable digital audio player with battery backpack and RioTone color cover • One AA size alkaline battery •...

  • Page 9: Power Up The Rio

    Set up the Rio and software Page 9 Power up the Rio Firmly press the button on the back of the Rio 600 and slide the backpack toward the bottom of the player to detach the backpack. Remove the backpack from the Rio 600.
  • Page 10 Set up the Rio and software Page 10 Insert the size AA alkaline battery into the backpack battery compartment. Match the + and - ends on the battery to those shown beside the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover. Lightly squeeze the cover and insert the two small tabs in place first, then snap the large tab into place.

  • Page 11: Install The Software

    Set up the Rio and software Page 11 Install the software Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer. After a few seconds, the installation menu displays. Click the Install button on the installation menu. Select Rio Audio Manager.
  • Page 12 Set up the Rio and software Page 12 If the installation menu does not display automatically, follow these steps to begin the installation manually: Click the Start button in bottom left corner of the computer screen and choose Run... Type d:\setup32.exe in the field labeled Open. If your computer’s CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than “d”, substitute that letter for “d”.

  • Page 13: Plug In The Usb Cable

    Set up the Rio and software Page 13 Plug in the USB cable Plug one end of the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of the Rio. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 14: Register The Rio Player And Software

    Set up the Rio and software Page 14 Register the Rio player and software To register the Rio player, click the Register button on the installation menu. Remove the backpack to see the serial number (S/N) located on the back of the Rio player under the backpack. To complete software registration, follow the instructions when install- ing the software.

  • Page 15: View And Print The User Guide

    Set up the Rio and software Page 15 View and print the User Guide Click the User Guide button on the installation menu to see the Rio 600 User Guide. It contains: • Instructions on how to use Rio 600 menu options and settings •...

  • Page 16: Start Using The Software

    Start using the software Page 16 Step 2 Start using the software Rio Audio Manager (PC) The Rio Audio Manager creates, stores, and organizes your digital audio tracks. The software incorporates tools for you to manage digital audio content from your PC. Click the buttons along the top of the Rio Audio Manager window to use the various digital audio management tools.
  • Page 17 Start using the software Page 17 Rio Audio Manager main window...

  • Page 18: Make A Playlist

    Start using the software Page 18 Overview of the Rio Audio Manager software tools: Make a playlist Click this button to build and manage playlists and albums to listen to on your PC. Organize audio tracks on your computer. Click the make a playlist button. The empty window displays. Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists from Database buttons.
  • Page 19 Start using the software Page 19 Click the copy to devices button. Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists from Database buttons. Select the tracks you want to download from your playlist by clicking the check box to the left of the song title. Click the OK button.
  • Page 20 Start using the software Page 20 Rioport.com The built-in Internet browser connects you to sites like the RioPort Web site at www.rioport.com. Search for your favorite audio tracks on the Web and download them directly to your computer. To download a song from the RioPort Web site: Click the title.

  • Page 21: Soundjam Mp (Mac)

    Start using the software Page 21 SoundJam MP (Mac) SoundJam MP player and encoder converts music into compressed digi- tal quality MP3's from CD, MP2, AIFF, QuickTime™, SMD, Sound Designer, and WAV formats. The SoundJam software allows 50 free tracks converted from CD-ROM prior to registration. Master Playlist Use the Master Playlist editor to: •...
  • Page 22 Start using the software Page 22 Main Window Use the SoundJam MP Main Window to: • Listen to audio on your Mac. • Play music files from your playlist or CD-ROM.
  • Page 23 Start using the software Page 23 Converter Use the Converter window to: • Encode audio CDs. • Save tracks into MP3 format to be transferred to and played on the Rio.
  • Page 24 Start using the software Page 24 Rio 600 Connector Use the Rio 600 Connector window to: • Manage the content on your Rio. • To export audio to the Rio, choose the track or playlist by selecting “Add...” or drag the desired track to the view window Use the help system to learn more The SoundJam software includes online Help.

  • Page 25: Start Using The Rio

    Start using the Rio Page 25 Start using the Rio Step 3 Plug the earphones into the multifunction port on top of the Rio, slide >/|| the power switch on top of the Rio to On, and press to hear the Rio welcome message.

  • Page 26: Using Buttons And Controls

    ; (Play/Pause, Stop, Forward, and Reverse); to navigate through menu options. Press Menu again to hide the menu display and return to Play mode. Note: For step-by-step instructions on using Rio menu options and settings see the Rio 600 User Guide on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 27 Start using the Rio Page 27 Joypad clockwise from the top: >/|| • (Play/Pause): Press this button to play; press again to pause. When paused, the Play/Pause icon appears as two vertical bars on the LCD, and the Current Song Position blinks to show the time it was paused.
  • Page 28 Start using the Rio Page 28 << previous track and starts playing. Press and hold to fast- rewind through the track currently playing. • Select (the center button on the joypad): Press Select to choose a menu or dialog option. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): In play mode, the LCD provides the following information—clockwise from the top left: •...
  • Page 29 Start using the Rio Page 29 • Play/Pause icon: Displays either a “play” icon (triangle) or a “pause” icon (two vertical bars), to show the current action of the player. • Volume level: Displays the volume setting in both digital and graphic form.
  • Page 30 Start using the Rio Page 30 (XXX kbps), and the file size (XX:XX). If the album name is not available, only track information displays. When the Menu button is pressed, the LCD displays the following options. For detailed information on Rio menu options and settings see the User Guide on CD-ROM.

  • Page 31: Access Customer Care

    Access customer care Page 31 Access customer care Rio Audio Manager support TECHNICAL SUPPORT customersupport@riohome.com Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 5am-7pm PST Friday 5am-11am, 1pm-7pm PST CUSTOMER SERVICE Saturday 8am-4pm PST Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 6am-5pm PST Email customersupport@riohome.com Friday 6am-11am, 1pm-5pm PST Telephone Email (541) 967-2450...
  • Page 32 Rio 600 Getting Started Guide 52260008-002...

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