Page 3 - Important safety information; Contents
iii 1 Important safety information 1 2 Your new player 5 2.1 What’s in the box 5 2.2 Register your product 5 3 Getting started 6 3.1 Overview of controls and connections 6 3.2 Main menu 7 3.3 Install 7 3.4 Connect and charge 8 3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable 8 3.4.2 Battery level indication 8 3.5 T...
Page 4 - Update your player; Technical data
iv 5 Organize and transfer music with WindowsMedia Player 11 17 5.1 Installing Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 17 5.2 Music transfer 17 5.2.1 Add music files to WMP11 library 17 5.2.2 Add music files that are stored elsewhere on your computer orcomputer network 17 5.2.3 Rip songs from a CD 19 5.2.4 ...
Page 5 - Important safety information; General maintenance; Hearing Safety
1 1 Important safety information General maintenance To avoid damage or malfunction: • Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player.• Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do ...
Page 6 - Copyright information
2 Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones. • Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.• You should use caution or t...
Page 8 - Notice for USA; Notice for Canada
Notice for USA Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, use...
Page 9 - Your new player; What’s in the box
5 2 Your new player With your newly purchased player, you can: • play MP3 and WMA• play FM radio 1 • record with built-in microphone 2.1 What’s in the box The following accessories are included with your player: 2.2 Register your product We strongly recommend that you register your product in order ...
Page 10 - Getting started; Overview of controls and connections
6 A p Headphone jack B -VOLUME+ Increases / decreases volume (hold to increase / decrease fast) C REC Record (long press) D Back one level (hold to return to root menu) E y / 2; On / OffPlay/Record / PauseConfirm selection F USB connector with dust cap G 1 Skip back (hold to quick skip) 2 Skip forwa...
Page 12 - Connect and charge
8 3.4.2 Battery level indication The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows: 2 Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number ofcharge cycles vary by use and settings. 3.4 Connect and charge When you connect the player to the PC, it ...
Page 14 - Detail operation
10 4 Detail operation 4.1 Music mode (also play mode for recordings) Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats. 4.1.1 Control The player offers the following music mode options: Goal Action Play / Pause music Press 2; Skip to next audio file Press 2 Return to previous audio file Press 1 Fast forward ...
Page 17 - Save a new frequency under a preset
13 4.2.4 Save a new frequency under a preset 1 Tune to the new frequency you want to save. 2 Press 2; to enter preset screen. 3 Press 3 / 4 to select, then 2; to save. To exit radio, long press .
Page 20 - Use your player to store and carry data files
16 4.4.1 Equalizer custom settings You can customize the equalizer settings: 1 Long press and select . 2 Press 3 or 4 , then 2; to select Sound settings . 3 Press 3 or 4 , then 2; to select Equalizer . 4 Press 3 or 4 , then 2; to select Custom . 5 Press 1 or 2 to select equalizer band: B = bass, L =...
Page 21 - Installing Windows Media Player 11; Add music files that are stored elsewhere on your
17 5 Organize and transfer music with Windows Media Player 11 5.1 Installing Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of WMP11 . 5.2 Music transfer 5.2.1 Add music files to WMP11 l...
Page 25 - Sync your Windows Media contents to your
21 5.2.4 Buy music online You can select a music store and buy music online. 1 Start WMP11 . 2 Click the down arrow beneath the Media Guide tab and select Browse all Online Stores . 3 Choose a store and follow the on-screen instructions. > You can find the albums or songs you purchase in the WMP1...
Page 26 - Switch between automatic and manual sync
22 5.3.1 Set up your player 1 Start WMP11 . 2 Turn on your player. 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect your player to the computer. 4 Set up synch:If prompted, select the option to sync the device using WMP11.If WMP11 selects to sync your device automatically, click Finish . > Your entire lib...
Page 28 - Select files and playlists for manual sync
24 5 In the Playlists to sync pane, select a playlist and click the Priority arrows to arrange them in the order that you want them to sync. > If your player is full before sync is complete, then the files and playlists that are lower in priority on the list will not sync. Tip If your player has ...
Page 30 - Copy files from your player to your computer; Manage your Windows Media Player Playlist
26 5.3.5 Copy files from your player to your computer Your player supports reverse sync, which lets you copy files from your player to yourcomputer via WMP11. 1 Start WMP11 . 2 Turn on the player. 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the player to the computer. 4 Click on Philips GoGear SA44xx in...
Page 33 - Delete files and playlists from WMP11 library
29 5.4.4 Transfer playlists to your player Refer to 5.3.4 Select files and playlists for Manual Sync . 5.5 Manage your files and playlists in Windows Media Player 11 5.5.1 Search for music via WMP11 1 Click the Library tab. 2 To search for music files, click the arrow on the top left of WMP11 and se...
Page 34 - Delete files and playlists from your player
30 5.5.3 Delete files and playlists from your player You can also use WMP11 to manage the files stored on your player. When you connect yourplayer to the computer, the contents on your player will be displayed in WMP11. You canthen delete files or playlists, just as you would any other files display...
Page 37 - Update your player; Manually verify software status
33 6 Update your player Your player is controlled by an internal program called the firmware. Newer versions of thefirmware may have been released after you have purchased your player. A software program called Philips Device Manager checks for firmware updates that are available on the Internet. In...
Page 38 - Technical data
34 7 Technical data Power • Power supply 270mAh Li-ion internal rechargeablebattery 2 Display • White backlight OLED, 128 x 48 pixels Sound • Channel separation: 40dB• Equalizer setting: Off / FullSound / Rock / Funk / Hip Hop /Jazz / Classical / Techno / Custom • Frequency response: 80-18000Hz• Sig...
Page 40 - Frequently asked questions
36 2 If nothing happens, recharge the battery for at least 4 hours and try to power on or resetagain. If this does not work, you might have to repair your player with Philips Device Manager . There is no sound. Make sure your headphones are inserted all the way into the headphones jack. Note The exi...
Page 43 - Changing the cover
Changing the cover You can change the cover of the player: 1 3 2 1 Switch off the player and engage the key lock. 2 Open the dust cover of the USB connector. 3 Use a pen and press down on the tab above the USB connector until you can lift the cover off. 4 Position the new cover while aligning the ta...
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