prism.book Page 1 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM GETTING STARTED GUIDE prism.book Page 2 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM Page 2 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 Page 3 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 Page 4 prism.book Page 5 Thursday, August 17, 2000 3:40 PM 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. Use the Rio soft- ware 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 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 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 differ- ent 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 driv- ing. 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 8 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 9 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 10 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 11 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 12 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 Set up the Rio and software Page 13 Plug in the USB cable 1 2 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 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. 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 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 • 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 soft- ware CD-ROM—to view the User Guide.