Page 2 - Introduction
2 Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Audio Player MR-F10 Series. • The product information this USER’S MANUAL conveys is subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service center with the product name and model number for the latest information. • While every care has ...
Page 3 - Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
3 Trademarks/Fonts • m:robe is a trademark of OLYMPUS CORPORATION.• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • The screen fonts used by this product belong to Ricoh Corpora...
Page 5 - Main features
5 • With the 256 MB* 1 /512 MB* 2 /1 GB* 3 built-in flash memory, you can transfer and store approximately 60* 1 * 4 /120* 2 * 4 /240* 3 * 4 music tracks to enjoy anytime, anywhere. • The organic EL display provides a clearer screen than existing LCD displays.• You can play not only MP3 files but al...
Page 6 - Table of contents
6 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Table of contents. . . . ....
Page 8 - Additional information
8 Additional information Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Notes when you dispose of your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Troubleshooting . . . ...
Page 9 - Read this first; Do not use in a place where there is running water.; Do not use or leave this product near a stove or fire.; Safety Precautions; Danger; Precautions when handling this product
9 Read this f irst Read this first Before using this product, read this first to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly.Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through misuse of this product. The symbols and their meaning...
Page 11 - Caution
11 Read this f irst • Do not leave this product in places of high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. Doing so could result in battery leakage, deterioration of parts or fire. • Do not touch any leakage that has occurred. Battery leakage, etc., may have occurred. Getting the liquid into your e...
Page 12 - Conditions for use of this product
12 Read this f irst • This product contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction.– places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate g...
Page 14 - Information regarding the built-in battery
14 Read this f irst The built-in battery is exclusively for use with m:robe MR-F10 Series. Never use it in other equipment. • Discharging The built-in battery self-discharges while it is not in use. Be sure to charge it regularly before use. We recommend charging the built-in battery once every 6 mo...
Page 16 - Controls: location and function
16 Read this f irst Controls: location and function A C D E F GH I J K L B MRF10_E.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:44 PM
Page 18 - Getting Started; Operating system requirements; Connect the USB cable to your PC and your m:robe.; Setting up your m:robe; USB
18 Gett in g Sta rt e d Getting Started Operating system requirements One of the following operating systems is required for m:robe operation:– Windows 98SE*, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional/ Home Edition – Mac OS 9.x/X v10.x * The USB driver should be installed. Charg...
Page 19 - About the battery power indication
19 Gett in g Sta rt e d After charging, perform the disconnect procedure. When the following screen appears, disconnect your m:robe from your PC. For details, refer to “Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC” ( g page 22). About the battery power indication : Battery is fully charged./ : Battery pow...
Page 20 - Transfer files from your PC to your m:robe.; File formats supported by m:robe; Transferring music to your m:robe
20 Gett in g Sta rt e d 1 Connect the USB cable to your PC and your m:robe. Your PC recognizes your m:robe as a removable disk. 2 Transfer files from your PC to your m:robe. Drag and drop the desired file to m:robe on the screen display of your PC. File formats supported by m:robe Music file– WMA (i...
Page 22 - Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC; Click the displayed message.; For Windows 98SE users:
22 Gett in g Sta rt e d Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC For Windows Me/2000/XP users: 1 Click [Remove the hardware] icon on the system tray. 2 Click the displayed message. 3 [The USB storage device can now be safely removed from the system, remove the USB cable from computer.] appears. Click ...
Page 23 - Connect the supplied earphones embedded necklace to your m:robe.
23 Gett in g Sta rt e d Connect the supplied earphones embedded necklace to your m:robe. Connecting the earphones embedded necklace to your m:robe Notes • Set the volume level to minimum before wearing earphones embedded necklace to avoid hurting your ears. For details on adjusting volume, refer to ...
Page 24 - Basic operations; Press the; To turn off the power
24 Basi c o p e rati o n s Basic operations Turning on your m:robe Press the button. The power is turned on. To turn off the power Press and hold the button. Turning the power of your m:robe on/off Notes • Before turning on your m:robe, make sure the HOLD switch is set to off. When the HOLD function...
Page 25 - Mode selection
25 Basi c o p e rati o n s There are 3 modes, and available functions and setting items differ depending on the selected mode. 1 Press and hold the button. The mode select screen appears. 2 Press the button to select the desired mode. The mode changes in the following order: “MUSIC MODE” “PLAYLIST” ...
Page 26 - SETTINGS
26 Basi c o p e rati o n s MUSIC MODE Selecting playback mode/music playback/setting sound quality ( g page 32) PLAYLIST Playing back the desired track in the playlist easily ( g page 34) SETTINGS Setting the screen display/system/watch etc. ( g page 50) MRF10_E.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 13, 2005...
Page 27 - – Navigation search; Repeat step 2 to select the desired file, then press the; To finish Navigation search; Searching for a file
27 Basi c o p e rati o n s – Navigation search 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. 2 Press the button to select the desired folder, then press the button. You can go to the next sublevel of folder hierarchy. 3 Repeat step 2 to select the d...
Page 28 - Deleting files; To cancel Delete
28 Basi c o p e rati o n s Deleting files 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. 2 Press the button to select the desired folder, then press the button. 3 Repeat step 2 to select a file you want to delete, then press the button. The editing m...
Page 29 - Select the desired mode.; Basic operation of the menu
29 Basi c o p e rati o n s The items you can operate in the menu differ depending on the selected mode. For details on each menu item, refer to the “Menu list” ( g page 67). 1 Select the desired mode. For details, refer to “Mode selection” ( g page 25). 2 Press the button. The main menu screen appea...
Page 30 - To finish operating menu
30 Basi c o p e rati o n s 4 Press the button to select the desired item, then press the button. The setting menu screen appears. 5 Press the button to select the desired setting, then press the button. To go back to the previous level screen: Press the button. To finish operating menu Press and hol...
Page 31 - – HOLD function; Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow on your m:robe.; To set HOLD to off; Using the HOLD switch
31 Basi c o p e rati o n s – HOLD function This is used to prevent unintentional operation when carrying your m:robe in a pocket or a bag. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow on your m:robe. When the HOLD function is on, “ ” appears on the screen, and the buttons become inactive. To ...
Page 32 - Listening to music; About the playback screen; MUSIC MODE
32 L isten in g t o musi c Listening to music About the playback screen MUSIC MODE A Mode indication (MUSIC) B Time indication C Remaining battery power indication D Current play file number/Total number of playback files indication E Track name indication F File progress indication G Elapsed time o...
Page 33 - To select the desired music file; Playing back music
33 L isten in g t o musi c To select the desired music file Press the button while the playback screen is displayed, then press the button to select the desired music file ( g page 27). To play/pause music Press the button. To control volume Press the button. To search for the desired music file (Sk...
Page 34 - Registering to the playlist; To finish the editing menu; Using the playlist
34 L isten in g t o musi c \ The desired track should be registered to the playlist before playback. Registering to the playlist 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. 2 Press the button to select a music file you want to register, then press...
Page 35 - Playing back the playlist; To delete files in the playlist
35 L isten in g t o musi c Playing back the playlist 1 Press and hold the button while the playback screen is displayed. The mode select screen appears. 2 Press the button to select “PLAYLIST ,” then press the button. The playback screen appears. 3 Press the button. The playlist appears. 4 Press the...
Page 36 - Selecting playback mode; Setting playback mode
36 L isten in g t o musi c Selecting playback mode 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “Play,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “PlayMode,” then press the button. 4 Press the button to select the desired playback mode, then press...
Page 37 - Setting Repeat Folder
37 L isten in g t o musi c Setting Repeat Folder You can select to play back the music files in just the current folder or in all folders. 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “Play,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “Repeat Folde...
Page 38 - Setting StudyMode; To cancel StudyMode
38 L isten in g t o musi c Setting StudyMode You can fast-rewind/fast-forward and resume the currently playing file by pressing the button. 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “Play,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “StudyMode,”...
Page 39 - Play back a music file, and press the; To deactivate interval repeat
39 L isten in g t o musi c Setting interval repeat (A-B) A music file is repeated in the set interval. 1 Play back a music file, and press the button at the point where you want to start interval repeat (Repeat A). 2 Press the button at the point where interval repeat is finished (Repeat B). The set...
Page 40 - Selecting EQ; Adjusting User EQ; To finish adjusting User EQ
40 L isten in g t o musi c Selecting EQ 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the button. 4 Press the button to select the desired EQ, then press the button. Adjusting User EQ...
Page 41 - Setting WOW
41 L isten in g t o musi c Setting WOW You can enjoy natural stereophonic music (SRS) and sonorous bass sounds (Trubass). 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “WOW,” then press the button. Th...
Page 42 - Playing back bookmarked music; Bookmarking music
42 L isten in g t o musi c Press and hold the button during playback of the desired music. A message is displayed, and the music is bookmarked. Playing back bookmarked music Bookmarked music is playable in MUSIC MODE . 1 Press the button in playback stop mode. 2 Push the button to select the desired...
Page 43 - Deleting the registered information
43 L isten in g t o musi c You can delete registered bookmarks and playlist. 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “Delete,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “Bookmark” or “Playlist,” then press the button. The registered files are...
Page 44 - Reco; Recording; About the music recording screen; Recording mode
44 Reco rdin g Recording About the music recording screen Recording mode A Mode indication (REC) B Time indication C Remaining battery power indication D Recording type indication (MIC/ LINE) E File name indication F Bit rate indication G Sampling frequency indication H Recording condition indicatio...
Page 45 - Listening to recorded voice files; Recording voice; MIC
45 Reco rdin g 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “REC Source,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “MIC in,” then press the button. 4 Press and hold the button in playback stop mode. Recording starts. To pause/resume recording Pre...
Page 46 - Deleting recorded voice files
46 Reco rdin g Deleting recorded voice files Refer to “Deleting files” ( g page 28). Notes • If the memory is full, recording stops automatically, and the file is saved up to the point where recording stopped. • The recording sound sensitivity depends on the distance to the sound source. • You canno...
Page 47 - To stop recording; Recording over Line-in connection
47 Reco rdin g 1 Connect the line-in cable to your m:robe and the external audio device. 2 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 3 Press the button to select “REC Source,” then press the button. 4 Press the button to select “Line in,” then press the button. 5 In playback stop mode...
Page 48 - Listening to recorded files
48 Reco rdin g Listening to recorded files While the playback screen is displayed, press the button to display the Navigation search screen, select “RECORD” : “LINE-IN” : the desired file, then press the button. Setting the sound quality Press the button while the playback screen is displayed, then ...
Page 49 - Setting Auto Sync; To cancel Auto Sync
49 Reco rdin g Setting Auto Sync When music is recorded, a new file is created at where no sound is recorded. 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. 2 Press the button to select “REC Quality,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to select “Auto Sync,” then press the button....
Page 50 - Setting and adjusting
50 S e tt ing a nd a dj usting Setting and adjusting You can customize and adjust system setting, screen display, timer, watch, and operating system. 1 Press and hold the button. The mode select screen appears. 2 Press the button to select “SETTINGS ,” then press the button. 3 Press the button to se...
Page 51 - Settings; Subjects
51 S e tt ing a nd a dj usting Settings Set the system functions. Subjects Explanations Resume When power is turned on, you can resume playback of the last file from the point where it was stopped before power was turned off. Search Speed Speed control to search file can be adjusted (×4/×8/×16). Fad...
Page 52 - Display
52 S e tt ing a nd a dj usting Display Set the functions of the screen display. Subjects Explanations Contrast The screen brightness can be adjusted from “0” to “10.” Scroll Speed Scroll Speed of file name can be set from “1” to “5.” Backlit Time The light emitting time of organic EL (5sec/15sec/30s...
Page 53 - Timer
53 S e tt ing a nd a dj usting Timer Set the timer functions. Watch Set the watch functions. Subjects Explanations Auto PWR Off The power can be set to turn off automatically when no button is pressed for a certain time (1min to 10min) in pause/stop mode. Sleep Mode When the set time (10min to 90min...
Page 54 - System
54 S e tt ing a nd a dj usting System Set the OS functions. Subjects Explanations Information You can view the OS version, memory capacity and available memory. Reset You can return all m:robe settings to the factory default status. MRF10_E.book Page 54 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:44 PM
Page 55 - Exterior; Cleaning
55 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n Additional information Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the device is very dirty, wipe it using a cloth dampened with a diluted mild detergent and wrung tightly. If you used the device at the beach, clean it using a cloth dampened with fresh water and wrun...
Page 56 - Keep the built-in battery out of the reach of children.; Notes when you dispose of your m:robe
56 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n Remove the built-in battery when you dispose of this product. Never disassemble this product except when disposing of it. • Do not allow the +/- terminals of the built-in battery to come in contact with metal objects, or subject the built-in battery to strong shock....
Page 57 - How to remove the battery
57 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n How to remove the battery 1 Press and hold the button to turn off your m:robe if it is turned on. 2 Remove the four screws on the back using a screwdriver. Remove the USB port/RESET button cover, then open the back cover. MRF10_E.book Page 57 Wednesday, July 13, 200...
Page 58 - Remove the back cover.
58 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n 3 Remove the back cover. 4 Remove the built-in battery from your m:robe. Take out the battery, then disconnect the connector. After taking out the battery, tape the cable to the battery body, making sure to cover the connector part, then put the battery in a plastic...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting; Problem
60 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n Before sending the product for repair, refer to the following checklist to resolve the problem. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Olympus service center.In addition, be sure to back up the data in your m:robe before sending this product for repair or se...
Page 63 - Rebooting your m:robe
63 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n Rebooting your m:robe If a problem persists after trying the suggested solution, rebooting your m:robe may solve the problem. Push a pointed object, such as a pen, into the RESET button. Tip Rebooting your m:robe does not delete data. MRF10_E.book Page 63 Wednesday,...
Page 64 - Service and maintenance
64 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n • The product will come with a Warranty card. Make sure that the dealer name and purchase date are written or stamped on the warranty. If any of the necessary information is missing, contact the dealer. Please read through the Warranty card and store it in a safe pl...
Page 65 - Specifications
65 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n m:robe Product name DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Model name MR-F10 Built-in battery Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery Weight Approx. 25 g (including battery) Dimensions Approx. 32 mm × 65 mm × 15 mm (W×H×D, protruding parts excluded) Display OLED (organic EL display) 96 ...
Page 67 - Menu list
67 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n Menu list On On/Off Step Off2sec5sec15sec30sec60sec MUSIC MODE EQ Play EQ NormalRock CurrentAllNormalIntro Repeat Folder PlayMode JazzClassicPop User EQ1 WOW User EQ2 RepeatRepeat AllRandomRandom All SRS WOW TrubassAdjust StudyMode User EQ1User EQ2 1~101~10 Speaker ...
Page 69 - Index
69 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n A Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Auto PWR Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Auto Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 B Backlit Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 71 - Before you contact us
71 Addi tiona l i n fo rm a tio n • Confirm the following points before contacting us so that we can provide quick and accurate answers. • Please fill out this check sheet if you want to contact us by fax or mail.• Symptom, displayed messages, frequency, and other details of the problem: PC-related ...