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Contents en 2 Register your product 3 What's in the box 4 Overview of the controls and connections 6 Connect and charge 8 Install software 9 Turn GoGear Vibe on 10 Navigate and play 12 Transfer and organize 13 Audiobooks 15 Update GoGear Vibe 16 Need help? 16 Disposal of your old product and the integrated battery 1
Contents en 2 Register your product 3 What's in the box 4 Overview of the controls and connections 6 Connect and charge 8 Install software 9 Turn GoGear Vibe on 10 Navigate and play 12 Transfer and organize 13 Audiobooks 15 Update GoGear Vibe 16 Need help? 16 Disposal of your old product and the integrated battery 1
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What's in the box en What else you'll need: Computer Earphones USB cable CD-rom Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Quick start guide You need a computer with the following minimum requirements: ••Windows XP (SP2 or above) / Vista ••Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher ••512 MB RAM ••500MB hard disk space ••Internet connection ••Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later ••CD-ROM drive ••USB port 3
What's in the box en What else you'll need: Computer Earphones USB cable CD-rom Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Quick start guide You need a computer with the following minimum requirements: ••Windows XP (SP2 or above) / Vista ••Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher ••512 MB RAM ••500MB hard disk space ••Internet connection ••Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later ••CD-ROM drive ••USB port 3
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H IO Jp K MIC press: reset GoGear Vibe press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/down at high speed slide and hold : return to main menu headphone jack microphone 5 VOL + display press: increase/decrease the volume press and hold: increase/decrease fast view available options press: play/pause USB connection jack press: back one level press and hold : turn GoGear Vibe on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons except - VOL + F OPTIONS G 2; en A Reset B 3/4 Cz D E -
H IO Jp K MIC press: reset GoGear Vibe press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/down at high speed slide and hold : return to main menu headphone jack microphone 5 VOL + display press: increase/decrease the volume press and hold: increase/decrease fast view available options press: play/pause USB connection jack press: back one level press and hold : turn GoGear Vibe on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons except - VOL + F OPTIONS G 2; en A Reset B 3/4 Cz D E -
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Connect and charge 111 Connect the USB plug of the supplied USB cable to a spare USB port on your computer. 222 Connect the small USB plug of the USB cable to charge for 3 hours. ••The charging animation stops and the icon is displayed when the charging process is completed. 6 Note ••For first-time use, allow GoGear Vibe to the small USB jack on GoGear Vibe. 333 Turn on your computer. >> GoGear Vibe charges.
Connect and charge 111 Connect the USB plug of the supplied USB cable to a spare USB port on your computer. 222 Connect the small USB plug of the USB cable to charge for 3 hours. ••The charging animation stops and the icon is displayed when the charging process is completed. 6 Note ••For first-time use, allow GoGear Vibe to the small USB jack on GoGear Vibe. 333 Turn on your computer. >> GoGear Vibe charges.
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If the installation program fails to complete the installation of your computer. 333Follow the on-screen instructions to start automatically: 111Browse the CD contents with Windows Explorer. 222Double click on the file ending with GoGear Vibe into the CD-ROM drive of the software. en 111Connect GoGear Vibe to your computer. 222Insert the CD that comes with '.exe'. 7
If the installation program fails to complete the installation of your computer. 333Follow the on-screen instructions to start automatically: 111Browse the CD contents with Windows Explorer. 222Double click on the file ending with GoGear Vibe into the CD-ROM drive of the software. en 111Connect GoGear Vibe to your computer. 222Insert the CD that comes with '.exe'. 7
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Install software GoGear Vibe comes with the following software: •• Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Vibe) •• Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Vibe) •• Windows Media Player (helps you convert and transfer music files for GoGear Vibe) Important ••Remember to install the software provided in the supplied CD-ROM for music and/or video transfer. ••Before installing the software, check that your computer meets the requirements. 8
Install software GoGear Vibe comes with the following software: •• Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Vibe) •• Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Vibe) •• Windows Media Player (helps you convert and transfer music files for GoGear Vibe) Important ••Remember to install the software provided in the supplied CD-ROM for music and/or video transfer. ••Before installing the software, check that your computer meets the requirements. 8
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en Turn GoGear Vibe on 111To toggle between modes on and off, slide and hold z for approximately 2 seconds. GoGear Vibe has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation: 111To lock the buttons when you play, move the slider to position . >> All buttons except the volume keys are locked and the display shows a lock icon. 222To unlock the buttons again, move the slider to the center position. 9
en Turn GoGear Vibe on 111To toggle between modes on and off, slide and hold z for approximately 2 seconds. GoGear Vibe has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation: 111To lock the buttons when you play, move the slider to position . >> All buttons except the volume keys are locked and the display shows a lock icon. 222To unlock the buttons again, move the slider to the center position. 9
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en Menu Mode Music Video Pictures FM radio Recordings Folder view Settings Now playing To play music tracks play videos view pictures listen to FM radio create or listen to recordings view files in folders customize the settings of GoGear Vibe show the current play screen 11
en Menu Mode Music Video Pictures FM radio Recordings Folder view Settings Now playing To play music tracks play videos view pictures listen to FM radio create or listen to recordings view files in folders customize the settings of GoGear Vibe show the current play screen 11
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... Video conversion and transfer can install the Windows Media Player to organize and facilitate locating your files. 111 With GoGear Vibe connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows® Explorer. 222 Create folders in the mass storage of GoGear Vibe. 333 Use drag and drop actions to your PC...time, depending on your PC to the correct screen size of a button. •• convert video files (that are compatible with Windows Media Player) on your PC configuration. 12 MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to •• download videos from your PC to GoGear Vibe.
... Video conversion and transfer can install the Windows Media Player to organize and facilitate locating your files. 111 With GoGear Vibe connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows® Explorer. 222 Create folders in the mass storage of GoGear Vibe. 333 Use drag and drop actions to your PC...time, depending on your PC to the correct screen size of a button. •• convert video files (that are compatible with Windows Media Player) on your PC configuration. 12 MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to •• download videos from your PC to GoGear Vibe.
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en Audiobooks GoGear Vibe supports books in any other audio file. 13 Visit audible.com and register.The onscreen instructions guide you can manage the digital contents of this feature requires that you download the AudibleManager from audible.com.With the AudibleManager you through the AudibleManager software download process. You can navigate the same way as you would in audio format.The use of your audiobooks. While you listen to an audiobook, you can search audiobooks by book name or by author.
en Audiobooks GoGear Vibe supports books in any other audio file. 13 Visit audible.com and register.The onscreen instructions guide you can manage the digital contents of this feature requires that you download the AudibleManager from audible.com.With the AudibleManager you through the AudibleManager software download process. You can navigate the same way as you would in audio format.The use of your audiobooks. While you listen to an audiobook, you can search audiobooks by book name or by author.
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... instructions). 333On your computer, click Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio Player > Vibe Device Manager to launch Philips Device Manager. 444Click Update. >> Philips GoGear Vibe Device Manager checks for updates and installs new firmware from the Internet, if available. 555When the display shows Update completed, click OK. 666Disconnect GoGear Vibe from the computer. >> GoGear Vibe restarts after the firmware is updated and is...
... instructions). 333On your computer, click Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio Player > Vibe Device Manager to launch Philips Device Manager. 444Click Update. >> Philips GoGear Vibe Device Manager checks for updates and installs new firmware from the Internet, if available. 555When the display shows Update completed, click OK. 666Disconnect GoGear Vibe from the computer. >> GoGear Vibe restarts after the firmware is updated and is...
User manual
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... of the main menu 7 Install software 8 Connect and charge 8 Connect GoGear Vibe to a computer 8 Battery level indication 8 Disconnect GoGear Vibe safely 9 Turn GoGear Vibe on and off 9 Automatic standby and shut-down 9 4 Use GoGear Vibe 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 Vibe to a computer 8 Battery level indication 8 Disconnect GoGear Vibe safely 9 Turn GoGear Vibe on and off 9 Automatic standby and shut-down 9 4 Use GoGear Vibe 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 25 Listen to voice/audio recordings 25 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 2 5 Delete recordings 25 12 Settings 26 13 Update GoGear Vibe 28 Manually verify / update firmware 28 14 Troubleshooting 29 15 Technical data 30 System requirements 30 Supported music file ...
...Record audio/voices 25 Listen to voice/audio recordings 25 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 2 5 Delete recordings 25 12 Settings 26 13 Update GoGear Vibe 28 Manually verify / update firmware 28 14 Troubleshooting 29 15 Technical data 30 System requirements 30 Supported music file ...
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Philips reserves the right to FM radio • make recordings What's in the box Check that you to • play MP3 and WMA files • view video files • listen to change color/design without notice. 2 Your new GoGear Vibe GoGear Vibe allows you have received the following items: Player Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Note •• The images serve as reference only. Earphones USB cable 6 EN
Philips reserves the right to FM radio • make recordings What's in the box Check that you to • play MP3 and WMA files • view video files • listen to change color/design without notice. 2 Your new GoGear Vibe GoGear Vibe allows you have received the following items: Player Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Note •• The images serve as reference only. Earphones USB cable 6 EN
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...pictures FM radio listen to FM radio Recording create or listen to recordings Folder view view files in folders Settings customize the settings of GoGear Vibe Now playing show the current play /pause h USB connection jack i press: back one level press and hold : increase/ decrease ... 7 English 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections a RESET press: reset GoGear Vibe b / press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/ down at high speed c slide and hold: turn GoGear Vibe on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons d e VOL except VOL display press: increase...
...pictures FM radio listen to FM radio Recording create or listen to recordings Folder view view files in folders Settings customize the settings of GoGear Vibe Now playing show the current play /pause h USB connection jack i press: back one level press and hold : increase/ decrease ... 7 English 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections a RESET press: reset GoGear Vibe b / press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/ down at high speed c slide and hold: turn GoGear Vibe on/off slide: lock/unlock all buttons d e VOL except VOL display press: increase...
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... CD-ROM for GoGear Vibe) • Windows Media Player (helps you go to complete the installation of the GoGear Vibe if you convert and transfer WMP media files for GoGear Vibe) Important: Remember to install the software provided in this user manual). 1 Connect GoGear Vibe to charge for ...ends with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Vibe) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for music and/or video transfer. Install software GoGear Vibe comes with '.exe'. If the installation...
... CD-ROM for GoGear Vibe) • Windows Media Player (helps you go to complete the installation of the GoGear Vibe if you convert and transfer WMP media files for GoGear Vibe) Important: Remember to install the software provided in this user manual). 1 Connect GoGear Vibe to charge for ...ends with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Vibe) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for music and/or video transfer. Install software GoGear Vibe comes with '.exe'. If the installation...
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... to the center position. Disconnect GoGear Vibe safely To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Vibe from the USB port. Turn GoGear Vibe on and off 1 To toggle between modes on again. Automatic standby and shut-down GoGear Vibe has an automatic standby and shut-down feature that GoGear Vibe can be safely removed, then disconnect GoGear Vibe from your computer as follows...
... to the center position. Disconnect GoGear Vibe safely To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Vibe from the USB port. Turn GoGear Vibe on and off 1 To toggle between modes on again. Automatic standby and shut-down GoGear Vibe has an automatic standby and shut-down feature that GoGear Vibe can be safely removed, then disconnect GoGear Vibe from your computer as follows...
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4 Use GoGear Vibe to carry files GoGear Vibe allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 With GoGear Vibe connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. 2 Create folders in GoGear Vibe. 3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders. 10 EN
4 Use GoGear Vibe to carry files GoGear Vibe allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 With GoGear Vibe connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. 2 Create folders in GoGear Vibe. 3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders. 10 EN
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Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Vibe 1 Click the arrow on the top left of the music on the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit Rate. This is ... the tracks from the CD are listed. Rip songs from a CD You can transfer music from a CD to GoGear Vibe.The transfer requires that the computer is called ripping. 1 Ensure that you create a digital copy of WMP11,then select the category. 3 Click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Format...
Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Vibe 1 Click the arrow on the top left of the music on the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit Rate. This is ... the tracks from the CD are listed. Rip songs from a CD You can transfer music from a CD to GoGear Vibe.The transfer requires that the computer is called ripping. 1 Ensure that you create a digital copy of WMP11,then select the category. 3 Click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Format...
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...are converted and added to the WMP11 library. Sync your Windows Media content to GoGear Vibe You can fit on the check boxes to select the songs that works best for transfer to GoGear Vibe. Automatic: If GoGear Vibe has sufficient storage space (at least 4GB of free space) and your entire media... library can sync your entire media library is automatically copied to GoGear Vibe when connected to the computer. Buy music online You can select a music store and buy music online. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Click the down ...
...are converted and added to the WMP11 library. Sync your Windows Media content to GoGear Vibe You can fit on the check boxes to select the songs that works best for transfer to GoGear Vibe. Automatic: If GoGear Vibe has sufficient storage space (at least 4GB of free space) and your entire media... library can sync your entire media library is automatically copied to GoGear Vibe when connected to the computer. Buy music online You can select a music store and buy music online. 1 Start WMP11. 2 Click the down ...