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GETTING STARTED GUIDE prism.book Page 2 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Rio 600 Getting Started Guide © 2000 S3 Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Neither S3 Incorporated nor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. assumes any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. 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- dows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and iMac are trademarks of Apple. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Third Edition, August 2000. Part Number 52260008-002 prism.book Page 3 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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INTRODUCTION ...... 5 Important information ...... 6 SET UP THE RIO AND SOFTWARE ...... 8 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 START USING THE SOFTWARE ...... 16 Rio Audio Manager (PC) ...... 16 SoundJam MP (Mac) ...... 21 START USING THE RIO ...... 25 Using buttons and controls ...... 26 ACCESS CUSTOMER CARE ...... 31 prism.book Page 4 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. Use the Rio software to convert tracks from your audio CDs into formats for playback on the Rio or to download tracks from the Internet. Before you can listen to your favorite music with your Rio you must first: 1 Install the battery. 2 Install the Rio software from the CD-ROM. 3 Connect the Rio to the USB port on your computer. This guide shows you the basics of how to set up and start using your Rio. To learn more: • See the Rio User Guide on the CD-ROM for information such as how to use Rio menu options and settings, warranty information, and a glossary of digital audio terms. prism.book Page 6 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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• 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 Important information Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use or operate this device in or near water or wet locations. Warning: Risk of electric shock—Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the player. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning: Batteries and AC adapters Batteries may explode or leak if disposed of in fire, mixed with a different battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled. Never attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable alkaline battery with the Rio AC adapter. Only use nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA size rechargeable batteries prism.book Page 7 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop operation of the player if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle. Instead of using headphones, use the car cassette adapter accessory to listen to the Rio through your car’s speakers. Copyright law This product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music for sale or other business purposes is a violation of copyright law. It is also a violation of copyright law to download files without permis- sion of the copyright owner. Care of the Rio Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage or malfunction to the player. Do not clean the player with solvents, chemi- cals or abrasive cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth to clean the Rio. prism.book Page 8 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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 RioToneTM color cover • One AA size alkaline battery • Earphones • Getting Started Guide • Software CD-ROM • Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable • Carrying case • Other printed materials prism.book Page 9 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Power up the Rio 1 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. 2 Remove the backpack from the Rio 600. 3 Remove the cover over the backpack battery compartment. Lightly squeeze the cover to unsnap the tabs that hold it in place. prism.book Page 10 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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4 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. 5 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. 6 Reattach the backpack to the Rio Slide the backpack from the bottom of the player toward the top, until the backpack clicks firmly into place. 7 Plug the earphones into the multifunction port on top of the Rio. 8 Slide the power switch on top of the Rio to On. 9 Press >/|| (top joypad button) to listen to the Rio welcome message. prism.book Page 11 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Install the software PC 1 Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer. After a few seconds, the installation menu displays.

2 Click the Install button on the installation menu. Select Rio Audio Manager. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete. prism.book Page 12 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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If the installation menu does not display automatically, follow these steps to begin the installation manually: 1 Click the Start button in bottom left corner of the computer screen and choose Run... 2 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”. 3 Click the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions. Tip: When the installation is complete, the Rio Audio Manager icon is visible on your computer’s desktop. Mac 1 Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer. 2 The CD contents display automatically. To manually display the CD contents, double click the icon on your computer’s desktop. 3 Double click the Install button. The installation menu displays. 4 Click the SoundJam button to begin the installation. 5 Reboot your computer when the installation is complete. prism.book Page 13 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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1 Plug one end of the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of the Rio. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. On the Mac, the USB port is typically located on the keyboard. Tip: The multifunction port provides connections on the top of the Rio for the USB cable or for the headphones or headphone remote accessory. prism.book Page 14 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. For online software registration, the Rio player must be connected to the computer and turned on. To register Rio Audio Manager, click the software Help menu, then click Upgrade Online. Register Rio Audio Manager on each computer you plan to use it with. SoundJam prompts you to register online when you first open the pro- gram. Refer to the software Help menus or the Rio User Guide FAQ section for details on software registration. prism.book Page 15 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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 • Accessory information • A glossary of digital audio terms • Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting information • Warranty and regulatory information • Customer care information Tip: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0—available on the Rio software CD-ROM—to view the User Guide. The User Guide is in the Manual folder on the CD-ROM. prism.book Page 16 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. Use Rio Audio Manager to: • Create and organize the audio content on your computer. • Organize the audio content on your Rio player. • Write an audio CD. • Create compressed digital audio tracks from your music CDs. You can convert your entire CD collection into compressed digital format. The Rio Audio Manager software allows 50 free MP3 tracks converted from CD-ROM prior to registration. • Search for and download digital audio from the Internet. Tip: For in-depth instructions on using Rio Audio Manager, click the software Help menu, then click Help Topics. prism.book Page 17 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Rio Audio Manager main window prism.book Page 18 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. 1 Click the make a playlist button. The empty window displays. 2 Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists from Database buttons. 3 Select tracks you wish to listen to by clicking the check box to the left of the song title. Scroll down as necessary to find a track. 4 Click the OK button. The main screen displays the selected tracks. Copy to devices Click this button to organize the content on your Rio. Download playlists and tracks to your Rio player for playback on the go. 1 Plug the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of the Rio 600; plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on your PC. 2 Slide the power switch on top of the Rio to On. prism.book Page 19 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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3 Click the copy to devices button. 4 Click the Select Tracks from Database or the Select Playlists from Database buttons. 5 Select the tracks you want to download from your playlist by clicking the check box to the left of the song title. 6 Click the OK button. 7 Click the Copy to Portable button. Read a cd Take your favorite song from a CD and convert it into compressed digital audio format for playback on the Rio or on your PC. 1 Insert an audio CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2 The software prompts you to go online to the CD Database (CDDB) Web site for title, artist and track information. If you have an Internet connection, click Yes to immediately connect to CDDB. 3 Select the tracks you want to convert by clicking the check box to the left of the song title. 4 Click the Start Reading button. prism.book Page 20 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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: 1 Click the title. 2 Click the Download button. Use the help system to learn more The Rio Audio Manager software includes online Help. To learn more about using Rio Audio Manager: 1 Click on the Help Menu at the top of the Rio Audio Manager screen. 2 Click Help Topics. 3 Click the topic you are interested in for detailed step-by-step instructions on using Rio Audio Manager. prism.book Page 21 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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SoundJam MP (Mac) SoundJam MP player and encoder converts music into compressed digital 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: • Search your audio collection stored on your Mac. • Build and manage custom playlists. prism.book Page 22 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Main Window Use the SoundJam MP Main Window to: • Listen to audio on your Mac. • Play music files from your playlist or CD-ROM. prism.book Page 23 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Converter Use the Converter window to: • Encode audio CDs. • Save tracks into MP3 format to be transferred to and played on the Rio. prism.book Page 24 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. To learn more about using the SoundJam MP software: 1 Click the Help Menu. 2 Select SoundJam MP Help. • Click the topic you are interested in for detailed step-by-step instructions. • Click How To Use This Help System to understand the basics of using the SoundJam Help. For more information about SoundJam, visit the SoundJam Web site at www.soundjam.com prism.book Page 25 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Step3 3 Start using the Rio 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. 1

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Using buttons and controls 1 Power (On/Hold/Off): Slide the power switch on top of the Rio to turn the power on and off, or to put the player buttons in Hold mode. Hold temporarily locks the buttons on the Rio except the Power switch. 2 + and - (Volume): Press + to increase the volume; press - to decrease the volume. 3 Menu: Press Menu to display Audio, Player, Prefs, and About menu options. Press the >> and << (Forward and Reverse) joypad buttons to navigate to different menu options. Press Select (the center joypad button) to choose the highlighted menu option. Press >/||, I, >>, and <<; (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. prism.book Page 27 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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4 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. If the Rio is left in Pause mode for an extended period of time, it goes into sleep mode to conserve battery life. Press >/|| again to wake the Rio from sleep mode. • >> (Forward): Press and release >> to skip to the next track on the Rio. If the Rio is playing a track it advances to the next track and starts playing. Press and hold >> to fast-forward through the track currently playing. • I (Stop): Press I to stop playing the current track. Press and hold I for about two seconds to put the Rio in sleep mode. Press >/|| to wake the Rio from sleep mode. • << (Reverse): Press << to skip to the previous track on the Rio. If the Rio is playing a track it skips to the beginning of the prism.book Page 28 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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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. 5 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): In play mode, the LCD provides the following information—clockwise from the top left:

• Song name: Displays the title of the currently selected track. Song name scrolls if the name is longer than the width of the display. • Hold icon (lock): Appears if the player is set to Hold mode. Hold locks all buttons except the Power switch on the player. • Divider line: Serves as a visual break to organize the display. • Current song position: Displays the play location in the current track in minutes:seconds (mm:ss) form. prism.book Page 29 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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• 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. The bar-graph disappears as volume is reduced and re-appears as volume is increased. Volume level ranges from 0-20. • Track display: Displays the number of the currently selected track and the total number of tracks on the player. Tracks are numbered from 1-99. If a playlist is active, the track count shows the number of tracks in a playlist. • Album name/track information: Displays album and artist name and track information. If the name is longer than the width of the display, the name is cut off with an ellipsis. (“…”) Album name displays for a few seconds, then disappears. After album name disappears, artist information displays, followed in a few seconds by track information. Track information includes the codec type (MP3, WMA, and so on), the bitrate prism.book Page 30 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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(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. • Audio: Equalizer settings. • Player: Random, Repeat, Delete track, and Playlist functions. • Prefs: Player settings including Display, Power Saving (time to sleep) and Time/Date. • About: Player status including battery life indicator, firmware version, memory use, and owner information. prism.book Page 31 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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Access customer care TECHNICAL SUPPORT Rio Audio Manager support Hours of Operation [email protected] Monday-Thursday 5am-7pm PST Friday 5am-11am, 1pm-7pm PST CUSTOMER SERVICE Saturday 8am-4pm PST Hours of Operation Email Monday-Thursday 6am-5pm PST [email protected] Friday 6am-11am, 1pm-5pm PST Telephone Email (541) 967-2450 [email protected] TDD Telephone (541) 967-2451 1-800-468-5846 or Fax (541) 967-2450 (541) 967-2401 Fax Web site (541) 967-2485 www.riohome.com prism.book Page 32 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM

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