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... likely to result in a residential installation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to radio and TV reception.Shielded cables must be used in a particular installation.... are designed to this equipment. Only peripherals complying with the FCC rules class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 2 Model: gigabeat® U Series Handling the cord on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will expose you to...
... likely to result in a residential installation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to radio and TV reception.Shielded cables must be used in a particular installation.... are designed to this equipment. Only peripherals complying with the FCC rules class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 2 Model: gigabeat® U Series Handling the cord on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will expose you to...
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Continuing to use due care and caution when using a gigabeat® while driving. Health Warnings When using the gigabeat® continuously for long periods at high volumes. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you notice any ...objects to drive safely. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product. Using a gigabeat® while operating a vehicle might also be careful not to hearing loss. Continued exposure to sounds at high volumes can pose a risk to listen at...
Continuing to use due care and caution when using a gigabeat® while driving. Health Warnings When using the gigabeat® continuously for long periods at high volumes. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ If you notice any ...objects to drive safely. It may result in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product. Using a gigabeat® while operating a vehicle might also be careful not to hearing loss. Continued exposure to sounds at high volumes can pose a risk to listen at...
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... in a place that is dusty or subject to do so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is turned on, do not place the product on, or cover it to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in serious injury.
... in a place that is dusty or subject to do so may damage the cables, resulting in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ While the gigabeat® is turned on, do not place the product on, or cover it to deform or result in fire possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...of copyright material without the relevant permissions being obtained from copyright owners to civil and/or criminal liability. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, audio cassettes and CDs, DVDs and... Media logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may be kind to dispose of them properly...
...of copyright material without the relevant permissions being obtained from copyright owners to civil and/or criminal liability. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission, nor does Toshiba authorize the use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, audio cassettes and CDs, DVDs and... Media logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 7 Trademarks gigabeat is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may be kind to dispose of them properly...
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Contents Introduction 13 Safety icons 13 About This Product 14 Package Contents 14 Important Information on Use 14 General 14 Location of use 15 Condensation 15 Caring for your gigabeat 15 Music CD's 16 Built-in battery 16 Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at the Time of Disposal or Transfer 16 Protection of Stored Data 17 Toshiba's online resources 17 8
Contents Introduction 13 Safety icons 13 About This Product 14 Package Contents 14 Important Information on Use 14 General 14 Location of use 15 Condensation 15 Caring for your gigabeat 15 Music CD's 16 Built-in battery 16 Precautions Concerning Data Deletion at the Time of Disposal or Transfer 16 Protection of Stored Data 17 Toshiba's online resources 17 8
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...button 21 Installing Windows Media® Player 22 Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer 22 Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer ....24 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 25 Chapter 2: Transferring and listening to audio files 26 Downloading Audio CD Tracks to your ...Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 10 27 Transferring audio files on your computer to the gigabeat 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 11 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 10 32 Transferring ...
...button 21 Installing Windows Media® Player 22 Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer 22 Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer ....24 Turning the gigabeat® On and Off 25 Chapter 2: Transferring and listening to audio files 26 Downloading Audio CD Tracks to your ...Windows Media® Player 11 26 Downloading steps for Windows Media® Player 10 27 Transferring audio files on your computer to the gigabeat 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 11 29 Transferring audio files using Windows Media® Player 10 32 Transferring ...
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.../Reverse 44 Displaying the main menu 44 Listening to a playlist 44 Transferring playlists stored in Windows Media® Player 10 to the gigabeat 46 Repeat/Shuffle 47 Listening using A-B Repeat 50 Canceling A-B Repeat 52 Selecting the sound quality (using the equalizer)....52 User mode 55...11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos 64 Transferring photos to the gigabeat 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 11 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 10 67 Viewing photos 71 ...
.../Reverse 44 Displaying the main menu 44 Listening to a playlist 44 Transferring playlists stored in Windows Media® Player 10 to the gigabeat 46 Repeat/Shuffle 47 Listening using A-B Repeat 50 Canceling A-B Repeat 52 Selecting the sound quality (using the equalizer)....52 User mode 55...11 62 Deleting music files using Windows Media® Player 10 63 Chapter 3: Transferring and Viewing Photos 64 Transferring photos to the gigabeat 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 11 64 Transferring photos using Windows Media® Player 10 67 Viewing photos 71 ...
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... Using a computer to delete recordings 99 Chapter 6: Using the Timer 101 Using the timer to sound an alarm (count down timer 101 Shutting down the gigabeat® after a set time (sleep 103 Chapter 7: Other Settings 105 Display (screen off 105 Clock 107 Auto Power off 110 Date and time 111 Language...
... Using a computer to delete recordings 99 Chapter 6: Using the Timer 101 Using the timer to sound an alarm (count down timer 101 Shutting down the gigabeat® after a set time (sleep 103 Chapter 7: Other Settings 105 Display (screen off 105 Clock 107 Auto Power off 110 Date and time 111 Language...
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12 Contents Formatting memory 115 Important formatting information 117 Displaying system information 118 Chapter 8: If you have problems 120 Error Messages 120 Troubleshooting 123 Resetting the gigabeat 124 Other problems 125 If you need further assistance 126 Before you contact Toshiba 126 Contacting Toshiba 126 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 127 Toshiba's worldwide offices 127 Appendix A: Specifications 129 Sampling frequency and bit rate combinations .....131 Glossary 132 Index 133
12 Contents Formatting memory 115 Important formatting information 117 Displaying system information 118 Chapter 8: If you have problems 120 Error Messages 120 Troubleshooting 123 Resetting the gigabeat 124 Other problems 125 If you need further assistance 126 Before you contact Toshiba 126 Contacting Toshiba 126 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 127 Toshiba's worldwide offices 127 Appendix A: Specifications 129 Sampling frequency and bit rate combinations .....131 Glossary 132 Index 133
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NOTE Provides important information. 13 With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to your entertainment can accompany you wherever you ...
NOTE Provides important information. 13 With your Toshiba gigabeat® portable media player, your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to your entertainment can accompany you wherever you ...
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... it may damage the product in the event of contact with hard objects may damage the product or destroy the recorded data. Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 2 34 Important Information on Use 1 Earbuds 2 USB...
... it may damage the product in the event of contact with hard objects may damage the product or destroy the recorded data. Package Contents The gigabeat® comes with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 2 34 Important Information on Use 1 Earbuds 2 USB...
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...damage to sudden temperature variations. Caring for a long period. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in contact with the product for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use a chemical cleaning cloth on . Do not forcibly press on the buttons on or around... product may damage them, or cause malfunction and failure. Condensation Never subject your gigabeat® ❖ To clean the gigabeat® exterior, wipe it may result in a trouser pocket, and so on your gigabeat®. If interference should occur, move the product away from such appliances/devices...
...damage to sudden temperature variations. Caring for a long period. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in contact with the product for your gigabeat® to the finish. ❖ Do not use a chemical cleaning cloth on . Do not forcibly press on the buttons on or around... product may damage them, or cause malfunction and failure. Condensation Never subject your gigabeat® ❖ To clean the gigabeat® exterior, wipe it may result in a trouser pocket, and so on your gigabeat®. If interference should occur, move the product away from such appliances/devices...
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... product is for reference purposes only. ❖ The built-in battery may discharge completely. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by calling 1-877-250-8595, or 1-949-583-3212. When the gigabeat® is a consumable part. If the battery is consumed quickly after a full charge, the...following conditions for stable playback and optimum sound quality. If the product is not used . Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. When disposing of or reselling the gigabeat®, please delete all of the data on the disc label surface for the built-in battery: ...
... product is for reference purposes only. ❖ The built-in battery may discharge completely. NOTE TOSHIBA shall not be viewed by calling 1-877-250-8595, or 1-949-583-3212. When the gigabeat® is a consumable part. If the battery is consumed quickly after a full charge, the...following conditions for stable playback and optimum sound quality. If the product is not used . Please contact TOSHIBA Product Support by a third party. When disposing of or reselling the gigabeat®, please delete all of the data on the disc label surface for the built-in battery: ...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to turn on and start using your computer and view them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your computer to the gigabeat® using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to them on the gigabeat®. 18 Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your gigabeat® portable media player.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter summarizes how to connect components and how to turn on and start using your computer and view them on the gigabeat®. ❖ Transfer photos from your computer to the gigabeat® using Windows Media® Player 11 or 10 and then listen to them on the gigabeat®. 18 Using the gigabeat®: Windows Media Player gigabeat® Music CD Computer ❖ Transfer music tracks from your gigabeat® portable media player.
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...You will need a computer system that meets the requirements listed below. To run USB 2.0, a USB 2.0 interface must be pre-installed on all computers. 2. The gigabeat® functions as standard) (Windows® XP: Service Pack 2 recommended) Windows VistaTM: 800 MHz or better (1.5 GHz or better recommended) Windows® XP:...® XP Home Edition, XP Professional or XP Media Center Edition (pre-installed as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on the gigabeat®. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as a system expansion.
...You will need a computer system that meets the requirements listed below. To run USB 2.0, a USB 2.0 interface must be pre-installed on all computers. 2. The gigabeat® functions as standard) (Windows® XP: Service Pack 2 recommended) Windows VistaTM: 800 MHz or better (1.5 GHz or better recommended) Windows® XP:...® XP Home Edition, XP Professional or XP Media Center Edition (pre-installed as a USB 1.1 device when connected to them on the gigabeat®. Getting Started 19 Using the gigabeat®: ❖ Use the gigabeat® as a system expansion.
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...5 Enter button Performs the function selected by sliding the switch towards POWER. 20 Getting Started Turning the gigabeat® On and Off Turning the gigabeat® On and Off The gigabeat® and its components are pressed unintentionally, by the highlight bar. 6 RESET button 7 USB port ...button 4 6 RESET button 5 7 USB port 8 Strap holder 6 9 Earbud/REC jack 78 9 (Sample Illustration) 1 POWER/HOLD switch To turn on the gigabeat®, slide the switch towards HOLD. 2 Back button Returns you to the main menu screen. 3 Quick button Displays the Quick menu. 4 Up/Down/Left/Right...
...5 Enter button Performs the function selected by sliding the switch towards POWER. 20 Getting Started Turning the gigabeat® On and Off Turning the gigabeat® On and Off The gigabeat® and its components are pressed unintentionally, by the highlight bar. 6 RESET button 7 USB port ...button 4 6 RESET button 5 7 USB port 8 Strap holder 6 9 Earbud/REC jack 78 9 (Sample Illustration) 1 POWER/HOLD switch To turn on the gigabeat®, slide the switch towards HOLD. 2 Back button Returns you to the main menu screen. 3 Quick button Displays the Quick menu. 4 Up/Down/Left/Right...
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... is pressed.They are for indicative purposes.The actual product may differ slightly. Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button The gigabeat® buttons perform the following functions: Up/down button Adjusts the volume of the button. Right: Performs the selected function. Performs the selected function....Selects the previous/next track. Enter button Plays or pauses a music track. Selects the frequency of the FM station you want to . NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are not intended to show the actual shape of the track currently playing.
... is pressed.They are for indicative purposes.The actual product may differ slightly. Functions of the Up/Down/Left/Right button and Enter button The gigabeat® buttons perform the following functions: Up/down button Adjusts the volume of the button. Right: Performs the selected function. Performs the selected function....Selects the previous/next track. Enter button Plays or pauses a music track. Selects the frequency of the FM station you want to . NOTE The gigabeat® illustrations used in this manual are not intended to show the actual shape of the track currently playing.
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Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer To charge the gigabeat®: 1 Connect the gigabeat® to the computer using the bundled USB cable. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the gigabeat® to the computer 2 Turn the computer on. (Ensure that the AC adapter for the computer is 10.00.00....3802 or earlier, use "Windows Update" on . If you do this.) NOTE You can connect the gigabeat® without turning it from the Microsoft® Web site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895316/en-us . 3 Download and install the "WindowsMedia10...
Charging the Built-in Battery/Connecting to a computer To charge the gigabeat®: 1 Connect the gigabeat® to the computer using the bundled USB cable. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the gigabeat® to the computer 2 Turn the computer on. (Ensure that the AC adapter for the computer is 10.00.00....3802 or earlier, use "Windows Update" on . If you do this.) NOTE You can connect the gigabeat® without turning it from the Microsoft® Web site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895316/en-us . 3 Download and install the "WindowsMedia10...
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...charging, the connection may not be charged within the temperature range for normal use (5°C to 35°C/ 41°F to charge the gigabeat®. If the temperature is outside this reason, some computers may take some time to connect to the computer. When you establish a ...click Cancel. ❖ Charging through the USB connection is connected to the computer if large amounts of data are stored on the gigabeat®. NOTE ❖ The gigabeat® is green. (Sample Illustration) Charging icon, charge complete, and not charging icons It takes approximately 2 hours to a computer...
...charging, the connection may not be charged within the temperature range for normal use (5°C to 35°C/ 41°F to charge the gigabeat®. If the temperature is outside this reason, some computers may take some time to connect to the computer. When you establish a ...click Cancel. ❖ Charging through the USB connection is connected to the computer if large amounts of data are stored on the gigabeat®. NOTE ❖ The gigabeat® is green. (Sample Illustration) Charging icon, charge complete, and not charging icons It takes approximately 2 hours to a computer...
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...is displayed. After connection Charging Charging complete (Sample Illustration) Battery level display on the gigabeat® screen while charging Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer To disconnect the gigabeat®, unplug the USB cable from the computer. (Sample Illustration) Unplugging the USB ...10070; When using a third-party general-purpose USB AC adapter to a computer, do not disconnect the gigabeat® from the computer NOTE You cannot use the gigabeat® when "USB Connected" is displayed may prevent normal startup. However, note that the supply voltage ...
...is displayed. After connection Charging Charging complete (Sample Illustration) Battery level display on the gigabeat® screen while charging Disconnecting the gigabeat® from the computer To disconnect the gigabeat®, unplug the USB cable from the computer. (Sample Illustration) Unplugging the USB ...10070; When using a third-party general-purpose USB AC adapter to a computer, do not disconnect the gigabeat® from the computer NOTE You cannot use the gigabeat® when "USB Connected" is displayed may prevent normal startup. However, note that the supply voltage ...