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... of the main menu 7 Install software 8 Connect and charge 8 Connect GoGear Aria to a computer 8 Battery level indication 8 Disconnect GoGear Aria safely 9 Turn GoGear Aria on and off 9 Automatic standby and shut-down 9 4 Use GoGear Aria to carry files 10 5 Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 11 Install Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 11 Transfer music and picture files to WMP11 library...
... of the main menu 7 Install software 8 Connect and charge 8 Connect GoGear Aria to a computer 8 Battery level indication 8 Disconnect GoGear Aria safely 9 Turn GoGear Aria on and off 9 Automatic standby and shut-down 9 4 Use GoGear Aria to carry files 10 5 Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 11 Install Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 11 Transfer music and picture files to WMP11 library...
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...Record audio/voices 24 Listen to voice/audio recordings 24 Upload your recordings to frequently asked questions. Please visit www.philips.com/welcome where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as the user manual, the latest software updates, ...and answers to a computer 24 Delete recordings 24 12 Settings 25 13 Update GoGear Aria 27 Manually verify / update firmware 27 14 Troubleshooting 28 15 Technical data 29 System requirements 29 Supported music file formats...
...Record audio/voices 24 Listen to voice/audio recordings 24 Upload your recordings to frequently asked questions. Please visit www.philips.com/welcome where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as the user manual, the latest software updates, ...and answers to a computer 24 Delete recordings 24 12 Settings 25 13 Update GoGear Aria 27 Manually verify / update firmware 27 14 Troubleshooting 28 15 Technical data 29 System requirements 29 Supported music file formats...
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Earphones USB cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide 6 EN 2 Your new GoGear Aria GoGear Aria allows you to • play MP3 and WMA files • view video files • listen to change color/design without notice. Philips reserves the right to FM radio • make recordings What's in the box Check that you have received the following items: Player Note •• The images serve as reference only.
Earphones USB cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide 6 EN 2 Your new GoGear Aria GoGear Aria allows you to • play MP3 and WMA files • view video files • listen to change color/design without notice. Philips reserves the right to FM radio • make recordings What's in the box Check that you have received the following items: Player Note •• The images serve as reference only.
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...: back one level press and hold: return to main menu i headphone jack j k RESET USB connection jack press: reset GoGear Aria l slide and hold: turn GoGear Aria on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons except VOL Caution •• Listening to loud sounds for longer than a moment can...> [Volume limit]. 2 Press the / volume controls to adjust the level. 3 Press to confirm. »» When you set a volume limit, GoGear Aria can be harmful to the listener. English 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections a display b / press: scroll up/down press and hold: ...
...: back one level press and hold: return to main menu i headphone jack j k RESET USB connection jack press: reset GoGear Aria l slide and hold: turn GoGear Aria on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons except VOL Caution •• Listening to loud sounds for longer than a moment can...> [Volume limit]. 2 Press the / volume controls to adjust the level. 3 Press to confirm. »» When you set a volume limit, GoGear Aria can be harmful to the listener. English 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections a display b / press: scroll up/down press and hold: ...
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... icon is displayed when the charging process is completed. Install software GoGear Aria comes with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Aria) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Aria) • Windows Media Player (helps you go to > [Display settings] > [Screen off within 60...
... icon is displayed when the charging process is completed. Install software GoGear Aria comes with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Aria) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Aria) • Windows Media Player (helps you go to > [Display settings] > [Screen off within 60...
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... 2 To unlock the buttons again, move the slider to turn GoGear Aria on again. EN 9 English Automatic standby and shut-down GoGear Aria has an automatic standby and shut-down feature that GoGear Aria can save battery power. GoGear Aria has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation. 1 To lock ...the buttons when you play, move the slider to the center position. Disconnect GoGear Aria safely To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Aria from the USB port. Turn GoGear Aria on and off 1 To toggle between modes on and off . 1 Slide and hold for approximately 2...
... 2 To unlock the buttons again, move the slider to turn GoGear Aria on again. EN 9 English Automatic standby and shut-down GoGear Aria has an automatic standby and shut-down feature that GoGear Aria can save battery power. GoGear Aria has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation. 1 To lock ...the buttons when you play, move the slider to the center position. Disconnect GoGear Aria safely To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Aria from the USB port. Turn GoGear Aria on and off 1 To toggle between modes on and off . 1 Slide and hold for approximately 2...
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4 Use GoGear Aria to carry files GoGear Aria allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 With GoGear Aria connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. 2 Create folders in GoGear Aria. 3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders. 10 EN
4 Use GoGear Aria to carry files GoGear Aria allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 With GoGear Aria connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. 2 Create folders in GoGear Aria. 3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders. 10 EN
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... are listed. This is called ripping. 1 Ensure that you create a digital copy of the music on your computer first. By default, WMP11 starts to rip all the songs from the CD. Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Aria 1 Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11,then select... and select the Format. 5 Insert the audio CD into the CD drive of the computer. 12 EN »» All the tracks from a CD to GoGear Aria.The transfer requires that the computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Start WMP11. 3 Click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit...
... are listed. This is called ripping. 1 Ensure that you create a digital copy of the music on your computer first. By default, WMP11 starts to rip all the songs from the CD. Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Aria 1 Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11,then select... and select the Format. 5 Insert the audio CD into the CD drive of the computer. 12 EN »» All the tracks from a CD to GoGear Aria.The transfer requires that the computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Start WMP11. 3 Click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit...
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...the albums or songs you purchase in progress. If you are converted and added to recognize GoGear Aria afterwards. Automatic: If GoGear Aria has sufficient storage space (at least 4GB of free space) and your entire media library ...GoGear Aria, your Windows Media content to GoGear Aria You can fit on GoGear Aria, you disconnect GoGear Aria, the transfer is incomplete and Windows may not be able to the WMP11 library. Set up GoGear Aria for WMP11 Caution •• Do not disconnect GoGear Aria while transfer is automatically copied to GoGear Aria when connected to GoGear Aria...
...the albums or songs you purchase in progress. If you are converted and added to recognize GoGear Aria afterwards. Automatic: If GoGear Aria has sufficient storage space (at least 4GB of free space) and your entire media library ...GoGear Aria, your Windows Media content to GoGear Aria You can fit on GoGear Aria, you disconnect GoGear Aria, the transfer is incomplete and Windows may not be able to the WMP11 library. Set up GoGear Aria for WMP11 Caution •• Do not disconnect GoGear Aria while transfer is automatically copied to GoGear Aria when connected to GoGear Aria...
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...down arrow beneath the Sync tab and select Philips GoGear Aria > Set Up Sync. »» The Device Setup dialog box appears. 2 In the Available playlists pane, select the existing playlists you want them to sync. »» If GoGear Aria is full before sync is complete, the ...that are prompted: select the option to sync GoGear Aria using WMP11. • If WMP11 selects to sync GoGear Aria automatically: click Finish. • Your entire library syncs to GoGear Aria. The playlists you select sync to GoGear Aria every time you connect GoGear Aria to the computer. 1 Click the down arrow ...
...down arrow beneath the Sync tab and select Philips GoGear Aria > Set Up Sync. »» The Device Setup dialog box appears. 2 In the Available playlists pane, select the existing playlists you want them to sync. »» If GoGear Aria is full before sync is complete, the ...that are prompted: select the option to sync GoGear Aria using WMP11. • If WMP11 selects to sync GoGear Aria automatically: click Finish. • Your entire library syncs to GoGear Aria. The playlists you select sync to GoGear Aria every time you connect GoGear Aria to the computer. 1 Click the down arrow ...
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... the file or playlist, then select Copy from Device. lower in priority on GoGear Aria are replaced with WMP11. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Turn on GoGear Aria. 3 Connect GoGear Aria to the computer. 4 Click on Philips GoGear Aria in the left Navigation pane. »» The content on GoGear Aria is listed in the Contents pane. 5 Navigate to the file or playlist you...
... the file or playlist, then select Copy from Device. lower in priority on GoGear Aria are replaced with WMP11. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Turn on GoGear Aria. 3 Connect GoGear Aria to the computer. 4 Click on Philips GoGear Aria in the left Navigation pane. »» The content on GoGear Aria is listed in the Contents pane. 5 Navigate to the file or playlist you...
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...files, click the arrow on the top left Navigation pane, click on Philips GoGear Aria. 2 You can delete files or playlists, just like any item to delete. 6 Right click on GoGear Aria is displayed in WMP11.You can browse the contents of GoGear Aria in a variety of views, such as you enter each new letter... or Pictures to search. 3 Type a few keywords of playlists to the List pane. To add a new item to the playlist, select it to GoGear Aria. Delete files and playlists from WMP11 library 1 Click the Library tab. 2 Click the arrow on the file or playlist, then select Delete. 5 Select...
...files, click the arrow on the top left Navigation pane, click on Philips GoGear Aria. 2 You can delete files or playlists, just like any item to delete. 6 Right click on GoGear Aria is displayed in WMP11.You can browse the contents of GoGear Aria in a variety of views, such as you enter each new letter... or Pictures to search. 3 Type a few keywords of playlists to the List pane. To add a new item to the playlist, select it to GoGear Aria. Delete files and playlists from WMP11 library 1 Click the Library tab. 2 Click the arrow on the file or playlist, then select Delete. 5 Select...
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... Click the Library tab. 2 Navigate to the song you want to edit. 3 Right click on GoGear Aria. 3 Connect GoGear Aria to save your changes. Edit song information with WMP11 Caution •• This procedure reformats the storage on GoGear Aria and erases all data. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Turn on the song, then select Advanced Tag Editor .... »» The advanced Tag Editor dialog box appears. 5 Click OK to the computer. 4 Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab, then select Philips GoGear Aria > Format. 4 Select the appropriate tab, then enter or edit the information. 18 EN 7 Click OK.
... Click the Library tab. 2 Navigate to the song you want to edit. 3 Right click on GoGear Aria. 3 Connect GoGear Aria to save your changes. Edit song information with WMP11 Caution •• This procedure reformats the storage on GoGear Aria and erases all data. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Turn on the song, then select Advanced Tag Editor .... »» The advanced Tag Editor dialog box appears. 5 Click OK to the computer. 4 Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab, then select Philips GoGear Aria > Format. 4 Select the appropriate tab, then enter or edit the information. 18 EN 7 Click OK.
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... to select your music From the main menu, select to enter music mode. Find your music. 3 Press to play. • Press to delete the track. GoGear Aria offers the following menu options: [All songs] • Alphabetically listed tracks [Artists] • Alphabetically listed artists • Alphabetically listed albums • Tracks listed in album...
... to select your music From the main menu, select to enter music mode. Find your music. 3 Press to play. • Press to delete the track. GoGear Aria offers the following menu options: [All songs] • Alphabetically listed tracks [Artists] • Alphabetically listed artists • Alphabetically listed albums • Tracks listed in album...
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...on-screen instructions to transfer your audiobooks to an audiobook, you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks in any other audio file. While you listen to GoGear Aria. With the AudibleManager you through audiobook Return to play after navigating away from ...would in format 4. 3 Follow the AudibleManager on-screen instructions to activate GoGear Aria for which it is activated. Note •• GoGear Aria can only play audiobooks in audio format. Audiobook controls GoGear Aria offers the following audiobook mode controls: Goal Play / pause Skip forward ...
...on-screen instructions to transfer your audiobooks to an audiobook, you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks in any other audio file. While you listen to GoGear Aria. With the AudibleManager you through audiobook Return to play after navigating away from ...would in format 4. 3 Follow the AudibleManager on-screen instructions to activate GoGear Aria for which it is activated. Note •• GoGear Aria can only play audiobooks in audio format. Audiobook controls GoGear Aria offers the following audiobook mode controls: Goal Play / pause Skip forward ...
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... / to scan fast forward / backward. • Press to delete the video. English 8 Video Download, convert and transfer videos MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to • download videos from the Internet to your PC at the click of a button. • convert video files on your files... view. In video mode, you can adjust the brightness of the display: 1 During video play, press and / to increase / decrease the brightness of GoGear Aria. • transfer converted videos from your video. 3 Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play . Delete videos 1 From the...
... / to scan fast forward / backward. • Press to delete the video. English 8 Video Download, convert and transfer videos MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to • download videos from the Internet to your PC at the click of a button. • convert video files on your files... view. In video mode, you can adjust the brightness of the display: 1 During video play, press and / to increase / decrease the brightness of GoGear Aria. • transfer converted videos from your video. 3 Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play . Delete videos 1 From the...
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9 Pictures View pictures GoGear Aria supports pictures in JPEG format. 1 From the main menu, select to enter picture mode. 2 Press / to move to delete the picture. Note •• Alternatively, ... view options menu. 4 Select the delete option to next / previous picture. Tip •• The menu Settings offers various slideshow settings. Add pictures to GoGear Aria 1 With GoGear Aria connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows® Explorer. 2 Create folders in mode, you can view your pictures into the folders. 22...
9 Pictures View pictures GoGear Aria supports pictures in JPEG format. 1 From the main menu, select to enter picture mode. 2 Press / to move to delete the picture. Note •• Alternatively, ... view options menu. 4 Select the delete option to next / previous picture. Tip •• The menu Settings offers various slideshow settings. Add pictures to GoGear Aria 1 With GoGear Aria connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows® Explorer. 2 Create folders in mode, you can view your pictures into the folders. 22...
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...; To stop auto tuning, press . »» To exit radio, press and hold for 2 seconds. Auto-tune preset radio station The auto-tune feature of GoGear Aria helps you find radio stations and save them under presets. (See Auto-tune preset radio stations or Manually tune a radio station in mode, you have...
...; To stop auto tuning, press . »» To exit radio, press and hold for 2 seconds. Auto-tune preset radio station The auto-tune feature of GoGear Aria helps you find radio stations and save them under presets. (See Auto-tune preset radio stations or Manually tune a radio station in mode, you have...
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...Select a recording. 3 Press to play your recording. 24 EN Upload your recordings to a computer 1 Connect GoGear Aria to the computer (for instructions see section Connect). 2 On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select GoGear Aria. 3 Select Recordings > Voice. 4 Select the recordings you to save the recording. 4 Press / to ... see section Connect). 2 On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select GoGear Aria. 3 Select Recordings > Voice. 4 Copy and paste the recordings to any location on the player. (Filename format:VOICEXXX.MP3, where XXX is the recording number that is how...
...Select a recording. 3 Press to play your recording. 24 EN Upload your recordings to a computer 1 Connect GoGear Aria to the computer (for instructions see section Connect). 2 On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select GoGear Aria. 3 Select Recordings > Voice. 4 Select the recordings you to save the recording. 4 Press / to ... see section Connect). 2 On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select GoGear Aria. 3 Select Recordings > Voice. 4 Copy and paste the recordings to any location on the player. (Filename format:VOICEXXX.MP3, where XXX is the recording number that is how...
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... the next level (when available). 3 Press to return to the previous level. 4 Press and hold to confirm. English 12 Settings This is how you customize GoGear Aria: From the main menu, select to enter settings mode.
... the next level (when available). 3 Press to return to the previous level. 4 Press and hold to confirm. English 12 Settings This is how you customize GoGear Aria: From the main menu, select to enter settings mode.