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Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS HDD Music Player-m:robe MR-100. This Quick Start Guide contains instructions for setup prior to use of this product. You can start using this product immediately after reading this guide. For more details on operations and settings, refer to the supplied USERS MANUAL.

User registration

To stay informed of important updates and news regarding your Olympus product, be sure to register your purchase online. Use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip, on your PC. After installing, click [OK] on the registration screen to register your purchase.

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To run m:trip

A Double-click the m:trip icon on the desktop to start the software.
You will need to register your m:robe in the user registration screen when using m:trip for the rst time.
. For details on operations and instructions for m:trip, refer to the online Help. To browse the online Help, click [Help] at the top of the m:trip screen.
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Importing music to m:trip
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A Insert an audio CD into your PC.
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Starting transfer
After you connect your m:robe to your PC, m:trip automatically runs. Click [Start] in the screen, which is displayed by clicking [Sync.] in the bottom right of your PCs screen, to start transferring. During transfer, the CONNECT display appears on your m:robe. When the transfer is complete, the transfer indicator stops on the screen. Click the [Remove m:robe] button on the m:trip screen, and then remove the dedicated USB cable from the cradle or your m:robe.

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Listening music from your m:robe

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Checking the battery
You can check the battery indicator on the display. Indicator is in the lower left corner of the display. The battery indicator

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This m:robe has a touch pad system. Check the keys on the m:robe.

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A Connect the supplied headphones to the extension cable. B Connect the extension cable to your m:robe.

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Useful settings

Specify the DATE&TIME and LANGUAGE
A In the MAIN MENU, select DEVICE SETTINGS and press. B Select DATE&TIME or LANGUAGE using the Scroll Key, and then press.

DEVICE SETTINGS

DATE&TIME LANGUAGE BEEP LCD CONTRAST BACKLIGHT

ST ETTINGS SETTINGS

C Select the item and value that you want to change using the Scroll Key, then press.
The value is set, and the display returns to the DEVICE SETTINGS. When you need to change other settings, repeat step B and C.
For further details on operations and functions, refer to the supplied USERS MANUAL.

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Trademarks m:robe and m:trip are trademarks 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 corporation.

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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Product Name : DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER Model Number : m:robe MR-100 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Notice Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied cables should be used to connect this product to other products. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE mark players are intended for sales in Europe.
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100. The reference manuals for your m:robe consist of the following two guides. To ensure correct and safe use of your m:robe, please read the manuals before using your m:robe and refer to them whenever necessary during use. QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

HDD Music Player
Contains instructions for setup. You can start using your m:robe immediately after reading this guide.
Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS HDD Music Player-m:robe MR-100. This Quick Start Guide contains instructions for setup prior to use of this product. You can start using this product immediately after reading this guide. For more details on operations and settings, refer to the supplied USERS MANUAL.

User registration

To stay informed of important updates and news regarding your Olympus product, be sure to register your purchase online. Use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip, on your PC. After installing, click [OK] on the registration screen to register your purchase.

Checking the contents

m:robe Headphones Cradle

Dedicated USB cable

AC adapter

AC cord

Extension cable (for headphones) m:trip Software CD-ROM
USERS MANUAL QUICK START GUIDE (this guide) Warranty card
USERS MANUAL (this manual)
Contains a description of all m:robe functions. Use this manual to get the most out of the features and functions of your m:robe.
The contents of this manual are 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 been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any errors, omissions, or points which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center. The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use. It may not be transferred without permission. Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper use of this product. Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of data resulting from malfunction of this product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason. Illustrations in this manual may not be same as the actual product.

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Should you notice an unusual smell, over-heating, discoloration, modification or smoke, stop using this product immediately. Leaving as it is may cause fire, electric shock or burns.
Disconnect the AC adapter, turn off the device immediately, and contact your nearest Olympus service center. Should you notice leakage or an unusual smell, keep this product away from fire. Failure to do so may cause explosion or fire. Do not attempt to dissemble or modify this product or AC adapter. Such action could lead to electric shock or injury by high-voltage parts inside. Do not break, damage or modify the AC cord. Also, do not put a heavy object on it, pull or bend forcefully. Doing so may cause damage to the AC cord, fire or electric shock.

Caution

Never connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. This could result in electric shock. 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 cover the AC adapter or cradle with anything such as a cloth or blanket when in use. This may cause overheating or fire. Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unspecified adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the device or power source. Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an unauthorized adapter. Do not damage the AC cord by pulling it and do not attempt to extend it. Always disconnect the AC adapter by pulling the plug not the cord. Discontinue use of the AC adapter immediately in the event of the following and contact your nearest Olympus service center. The plug or cord is hot, there is a smell of burning, or smoke is emitted. The plug or cord is damaged or ruptured, or the plug connection is faulty. Avoid touching the metal case of the device for long periods of time. The device becomes hot during continued use. Prolonged contact with metal parts may result in minor burns. If exposed to extreme low temperatures, the temperature of the device exterior will also drop. This may cause injury by the skin adhering to the device when picked up. Wear gloves when handling. Do not touch any leakage that has occurred. Battery leakage, etc., may have occurred. Getting the liquid into your eyes or touching it may cause injury. In such a case, wash immediately with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
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Conditions for use of this product
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 greatly, such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the windows closed, or next to air conditioning equipment or a humidifier near equipment with strong magnets such as speakers places where there is a lot of sand, dust or dirt near fire near water places that are subject to vibration Avoid dropping or hitting this product or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact. Keep this product away from magnetic objects. Failure to do so could result in inability to read data. Leaving this product near magnetic-based data storage, such as credit cards, floppy disks, etc., may result in their becoming unusable. If the device is subjected to a sudden temperature change, for example by bringing it from a cold place into a warm room, condensation may form on the inside. Use the device after the temperature difference has subsided. Do not turn up the volume excessively. Loud sounds can cause hearing loss or injury.

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Precautions regarding the liquid crystal display
Do not apply excessive pressure to the liquid crystal display. This may cause smears, or damage the liquid crystal display. Should the liquid crystal display break, avoid getting any of the liquid crystal in your mouth. If it contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water. Lines, like strips of light, may appear at the top or bottom of the liquid crystal display. This is not a malfunction. In general, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes the liquid crystal display to turn on. Keep this product warm when using in a cold region. Performance of the liquid crystal display may deteriorate in low temperatures, but will be restored when this product is returned to normal temperatures. The latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the liquid crystal display of this product, but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all. Also, depending on the angle at which the screen is viewed, the colors and brightness may appear uneven. This is due to the structure of the liquid crystal display and is not a malfunction.
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Precautions when handling the cradle

Danger

Do not expose the cradle to water. Using it when wet or in a humid area (such as a bathroom) may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. Never modify or disassemble the cradle. This may cause fire, overheating, electric shock or injury.

Warning

Do not put metal objects on the cradle. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not let children use this product without adult supervision.
Be sure to charge batteries within the temperature range of 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F). If not, explosion, fire, battery leakage or other damage may result. Do not put anything heavy on the cradle or leave it in an unstable position or in a humid place. This may cause explosion, fire, leakage, or battery malfunction. Do not touch the cradle for too long when using it. This may cause minor burns. If charging does not complete after 5 hours, there may be a malfunction. If this occurs, disconnect the power plug and consult your nearest Olympus service center. Do not use or store the cradle in/on an unstable place, such as a television set, etc. If it falls, it may cause injury or break.

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Precautions when handling the AC adapter
Use only the supplied AC adapter or one specified by Olympus. Failure to do so may cause a safety risk or malfunction. Use the AC adapter with the specified voltage range. The AC adapter is for indoor use only. Be sure to turn off this product before you disconnect the cables from the terminals or electrical outlet. Failure to do so could cause data problems, or affect the internal settings or functions of this product. If you are not to use this product for long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet for safety. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet properly. Allow for cord length, and do not put any force on the AC adapter or cord. The AC adapter may become warm while being used. This is not a malfunction. You may hear some signal from inside the AC adapter. This is not a malfunction. Use the AC adapter away from radios. Doing so may cause noise in the radio.
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About the built-in hard disk
This product includes a built-in hard disk. Hard disks are sensitive to environmental conditions such as jolting, vibration, temperature, etc. Please take note of the following warnings. If this product is not used in accordance with these warnings, malfunction, damage, or loss of data may result. Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure, malfunction, or loss of data. Do not subject this product to rapid temperature changes which may produce condensation. Avoid using during a thunderstorm. Keep this product away from equipment with magnets, such as speakers. Avoid placing this product in places subject to strong vibration. Do not place any object on this product, and be careful not to drop anything on this product. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as cups, near this product. Do not subject this product to strong vibration or shock, or throw/drop it. Do not use excessive force when operating this product. When writing or reading data to/on this product, do not turn off or remove the USB cable. Do not format this product from your PC. Stored data in the hard disk may be corrupted or erased by operating mistakes, this product malfunctioning, or during repair work. We recommend backing up all important content to other media, such as a computer hard disk. Please read all materials carefully, we are not responsible for damaged content saved on the a built-in hard disk. Be sure to back up your data before sending this product for repair or service. Writing to hard disk or deleting data may be necessary during the repair or service.

Tip An optional remote is available. For details on the remote, refer to Using Remote (Optional Accessory) (g page 37).
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Setting up your m:robe

Note Do not connect your m:robe to your PC before installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip.
Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack of the cradle. 3 Plug in the AC cord to a wall outlet. 4 Place your m:robe in its cradle.

C To a wall outlet*

AC adapter A

Cradle D

B To DC IN 5V jack
* The shape of the plug differs from country to country. Charging starts. The charging display appears and the LED of the device blinks.
After charging, the LED stops blinking and the CHARGING display disappears.
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Tips The battery is fully charged after approximately 3 hours. The supplied AC adapter is designed only for Olympus products that specify 5V DC input. Connecting your PC and your m:robe using the dedicated USB cable also charges the battery via your PC, however it takes longer to charge this way. For details on connecting the USB cable, refer to Transferring music from your PC to your m:robe (g page 23).
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Setting up your m:trip software
Getting Started Operating system requirements
The following systems are required for m:trip operation. OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Home, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition CPU: Pentium III or later RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended) HD space: at least 200 MB (for installation) Interface: USB 2.0/1.1 (USB 2.0 (High Speed) recommended) Monitor: 800600 dots or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors recommended) CD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 6 or later Windows Media Player 9 or later
Tip Operation is not guaranteed with OS upgraded PCs.
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Installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip onto your PC 1 Turn on your PC and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen below appears.
Tip If the screen above does not appear after inserting the supplied CD-ROM, click [My computer] on the Desktop, double-click the CD-ROM icon to start [Launcher.exe].

MUSIC LIST and BROWSE display (g page 40, 41) NO. A B C D E Key (play/pause) (right) Scroll Key (display) (left) Function Start and pause the music. Goes to the selected item on the list. Scroll through selection items. Goes back to the previous display.
Tip When you are in the MUSIC LIST display, touch this key will move you to the MAIN MENU display.
Goes back to the PLAYBACK display. Touch and hold to switch to the MAIN MENU display.
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MUSIC SETTINGS and DEVICE SETTINGS display (g page 43, 45) NO. A B C D E F Key (play/pause) (right) Scroll Key (display) (left) Function Set the option. Goes to the selected item on the list. Scroll through selection items. Goes back to the previous display. Goes back to the PLAYBACK display. Touch and hold to switch to the MAIN MENU display.
Tip The keys which can be operated light up.
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Playing music with your m:robe

Playback starts.

Tip If you have stopped a song partially through playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped previously.

on the Touch Panel.

Adjusting the volume

Touch the Scroll Key.

You can raise or lower the volume. While using the Scroll Key, the VOLUME SETTINGS display appears.

VOLUME SETTINGS

RANDOM
For details on the Touch Panel, refer to Using the Touch Panel (g page 29).
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PLAYBACK display

In the PLAYBACK display, you can see the information for the currently playing song, as well as other information on the display.

J I H G F E D

A MENU TITLE B TOTAL TIME OF TRACK C CLOCK D INFORMATION AREA E ELAPSED TIME OF TRACK

PLAYBACK

Track Title1 Artist Name
F PLAYBACK BAR G ARTIST H TITLE I HOLD STATUS J NUMBER of TRACKS
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Displaying track information
Each time you touch on the Touch Panel in the PLAYBACK display, the display changes as follows.
PLAYBACK LIST display You can check the current playback list.

PLAYBACK LIST

Track Title1 Track Title2 Track Title3 Track Title4 Track Title5

LYRICS display

LYRICS
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten Happy birthday to you la la la la la
You can scroll and see the lyrics by using the Scroll Key.
Tip If the audio file has no lyrics included, nothing will appear on the display.
Go back to the PLAYBACK display.

1/12 PLAYBACK

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Icons in the information area
The status of the currently playing track, and battery indicator of the m:robe is displayed at the bottom of the display.
NO. A Name The battery indicator

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Function of the icon : Battery is fully charged. / : Low battery. : Charge the battery.
Tip The indicator blinks during battery charging.

Repeat function

: Repeats one track : Repeats all tracks of a selected list None: No repeat

gpage 43

RANDOM mode Play or Pause
: Tracks are played in random order.

gpage 43 gpage 32

: Playback : Pause
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MAIN MENU

In the MAIN MENU display, you can select the tracks for playback and change the playback mode, and device settings.
MUSIC LIST BROWSE MUSIC SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS

Selecting

MUSIC LIST (g page 40) BROWSE (g page 41)

Settings

MUSIC SETTINGS (g page 43) DEVICE SETTINGS (g page 45)

Touch and hold

to switch to the MAIN MENU display.
Select the item using the Scroll Key, then touch
The display changes to the selected item.
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Using Remote (Optional Accessory)
By adding the optional remote
When you hear one of your favorite tracks on your m:robe, just press the is an easy way to add songs to your favorites list, without using your PC. on the optional remote RM13 for easy access in the future. The song will be immediately listed in your FAVORITES list (gpage 40). This
NO. A B Key Add to FAVORITES Mode Function
Press and hold to add the currently displayed track to the FAVORITES list (gpage 40). Press repeatedly to select the desired playback mode. Each press switches the mode as follows: REPEAT ALL/REPEAT ONE/RANDOM/ RANDOM REPEAT/OFF.

C D E /

Volume control Play/Stop Previous track (rewind) /Next track (fast forward)
Adjust the volume by pressing + or. Play/Stop the playback. Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch twice to return to the beginning of the previous track. Touch and hold to rewind. /Touch to play back the next track. Touch and hold to fast forward. Touch repeatedly to change the display. Each touch switches the display as follows: track name/artist name/normal display. Slide the switch to set the HOLD function to ON or OFF (g page 28).

Display HOLD

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Connect the remote and headphones
Connect the remote and the supplied headphones. Connect the remote to your m:robe.
To the remote/ headphones jack To the remote
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Selecting music from MUSIC LIST or BROWSE
You can choose tracks for playback by using MUSIC LIST or BROWSE.
Tip For creating a MUSIC LIST, see the m:trip online Help.
Touch and hold to switch to the MAIN MENU display.
Select MUSIC LIST (g page 40) or BROWSE (g page 41) using the Scroll Key, and then touch. Select the category that you want, using the Scroll Key, then touch
The display of the selected item appears.
Choose the song that you would like to play using the Scroll Key, then touch
The select track starts playing, and the PLAYBACK display appears (g page 33).

Tip If you touch

, the display returns to the previous display.
To cancel and exit the selected mode
Touch , and the PLAYBACK display appears in the PLAYBACK mode. , the MAIN MENU display appears.

Touch and hold

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MUSIC LIST

By using MUSIC LIST in the MAIN MENU display you can select tracks for playback from: Recently played tracks, Frequently played tracks, or Tracks with lyrics, etc. Track lists of recently, frequently, and unplayed tracks are created in your m:robe.
FAVORITES RECENTLY LISTENED MY TOP 20 TRACKS WITH LYRICS UNPLAYED TRACKS

00:00 02:30

Items in MUSIC LIST

FAVORITES

Shows the list of favorite tracks. To add an audio track to the favorites list in playback mode, press the on the optional remote (gpage 37).

RECENTLY LISTENED

Shows the 10 most recently played tracks.

MY TOP 20

Shows a list of the 20 most frequently played tracks.

TRACKS WITH LYRICS

Shows a list of tracks which include lyrics.

UNPLAYED TRACKS

Shows a list of tracks which have not been played.

PLAYLIST

You can create an original PLAYLIST on m:trip, which can be transferred to your m:robe when synchronizing your m:robe and m:trip.
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BROWSE

If you transfer audio tracks from m:trip to your m:robe, the m:robe creates a library based on the track information. Using BROWSE on the MAIN MENU display allows you to view, play back or browse the data for each artist, album, genre, composer, or year. For details on how to obtain or set the track information, refer to the m:trip online Help.
ALL ARTISTS ALBUMS GENRES COMPOSERS

Items in BROWSE

Shows a list of all the tracks stored on your m:robe.

ARTISTS

Shows the list of audio tracks by each artists name. Use the Scroll Key to select an artist name, then touch artist. to display a list of ALL or album titles by that

ALBUMS

Shows the list of audio tracks by each album title. Use the Scroll Key to select ALL or an album title for playing back, then touch of the album. to display the track list

GENRES

Shows the list of audio tracks according to genre. Use the Scroll Key to select a genre name, then touch Use the Scroll Key to select an item, and then touch to display ALL, ALBUMS, or ARTIST. to display the tracks of that item.

COMPOSERS

Shows the list of audio tracks by each composer.
Shows the list of audio tracks by each release year.
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MUSIC SETTINGS and DEVICE SETTINGS
You can customize various settings for play modes and beeps, etc. You can check settings or change them as desired on the settings display.
Select MUSIC SETTINGS (g page 43) or DEVICE SETTINGS (g page 45) using the Scroll Key, then touch. Select the item that you want to change or confirm using the Scroll Key, then touch.
Select the value that you want to change using the Scroll Key, then touch
The value is set, and the MUSIC SETTINGS or DEVICE SETTINGS display appears.

Tip Touch

to cancel the change of an item on the settings display. The display will return to the previous display.
To cancel and exit SETTINGS mode
Touch , and the PLAYBACK display in the PLAYBACK mode. , the MAIN MENU display appears.
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MUSIC SETTINGS

You can customize settings for a variety of playback modes and their sound effects.

REPEAT RANDOM EQUALIZER

Items in MUSIC SETTINGS

. The next setting screen
To set the date & time, touch
The DEVICE SETTINGS display appears.
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LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the m:robe display.
Tip The names of the languages you can select will appear in their native language.
Select whether or not the system sounds are activated. When selecting ON, you can hear the system sounds through the headphones.

LCD CONTRAST

Select the contrast of the display using the Scroll Key.

BACKLIGHT

The backlight illuminates when you operate the player. Select the length of time until the backlight is turned off after operation starts. When the power is supplied by the AC adapter, the backlight remains turned on. You can set the timer to 3, 5, 15, 30 seconds, or always ON.

OFF TIMER

Select how many minutes will pass before the power is turned off. You can select 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes, or OFF.

RESET ALL SETTINGS

Reset all values in the settings mode. Select OK using the Scroll Key, and then touch touch , to reset all of the settings. The confirmation display appears. Select OK, then
Tip The audio data stored in your m:robe cannot be deleted by using this function. To delete the audio data, you need to use your PC. For details, see the online Help of the Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip.

PROPERTY

Displays the HDD capacity, model name, firmware version, and serial number.
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Using your m:robe as an external hard disk drive
The PC can recognize your m:robe as an external hard disk drive. You can store non-audio data and carry it with you.
Notes Never add/edit/delete any file in the System folder of m:robe hard disk or the folder itself, or change the name of a file or the folder as malfunction of your m:robe may occur. You cannot play back files that are transferred from software other than the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip. Do not write/delete data in the m:trip folder using your PC, such as Windows Explorer, etc.

Cleaning

Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the device is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth damped with a detergent. If you used the device at the beach, clean it with a damp cloth.
Liquid crystal display Wipe any dust or dirt on the LCD gently with a soft cloth.
Note Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloths.
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Cause The HOLD function is set to ON. OFF TIMER is set.
Resolution Slide back the HOLD switch to release the HOLD function. The POWER is turned off automatically after the setting time of OFF TIMER has elapsed. Set to OFF to disable the OFF TIMER setting.

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The Auto Off function is activated.
3 minutes after playback stops, the power turns off automatically. Press the POWER to turn the device on.

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Nothing is on the display. The display is not clear.
The battery is empty. The battery is empty. The LCD brightness setting is too low.
Charge the battery with the supplied AC adapter. Charge the battery with the supplied AC adapter. Adjust settings of the LCD CONTRAST. Set the desired time or change BACKLIGHT to ON. Slide back the HOLD switch to release the HOLD function.
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The display and the LED lights are turned off. The display does not turn on.
The backlight is set to turn off. The HOLD function is set to ON.

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Problem There is no sound.
Cause The volume is set to the minimum. The remote or headphones are not connected properly.
Resolution Adjust the volume on the device or remote. Check the headphones, the extension cable/remote and the device properly. Slide back the HOLD switch to release the HOLD function. Wipe moisture from the device and your hands to improve response time. Files that are not transferred from the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip cannot be displayed. Synchronize with m:trip.
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The m:robe functions cannot be operated. The reaction of the Touch Panel is slow. A file that you have transferred is not found.
The HOLD function is set to ON. The reaction is slow if the surface of the Touch Panel or your hands are wet. The file was transferred using Windows Explorer, etc.

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The device becomes hot.
The temperature of the device increases after extended periods of operation.
This is not a malfunction.
Synchronization is not happening. The battery discharges soon after charging.
The device is turned off. The built-in battery is good for about 500 complete charges and discharges, depending on usage.
Turn the power on. If the battery soon becomes dead, contact your local Olympus customer support center for a replacement.

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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 hardware reset switch on the bottom of your m:robe.

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Specifications

Product name Model name Built-in battery Weight Dimensions Storage Supported audio file formats Number of storable tracks Continuous playback time Bit rate Operating conditions Charge time USB port Remote/Headphones jack DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MR-100 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (body only) 52 mm 90 mm 14.9 mm (2.0 3.5 0.5 in.) (WHD, Protruding parts excluded) Internal hard disk 5GB*1 Windows Media Audio (WMA) MPEG1,2, Audio Layer3 (MP3) Approx. 1,200 music tracks*2 Approx. 8 hours*3 (WMA) Approx. 12 hours*3 (MP3) WMA 32 to 192 kbps (including VBR) MPto 320 kbps (including VBR) Temperature: 5C to 35C (41 to 95 F) Humidity: 30 to 90% (no condensation) Approx. 3 hours (using the AC adapter) Approx. 8 hours (using the dedicated USB cable) USB2.0 3.5mm jack/stereo type 22/ load impedance *1 1GB = 1 billion bytes: the actual formatted capacity is somewhat less (The actual capacity after formatting will be less than 5 GB). *2 When storing music tracks only. Considering WMA formatted 128 kbps audio file as 4-minute music track. *3 When playing WMA/MP3 formatted 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz audio data at room temperature (25C (77F)), with the backlight turned on, and with the audio volume set to a medium level. This value is subject to the operating conditions, an ambient temperature, number of charging/discharging times etc., and is for reference only and is not guaranteed.
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AC adaptor specifications
Type Switching regulator 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC 5V, 2A

Input Output

Cradle specifications
Dimensions Weight Interface Approx. 59 mm (2.8 1.5 2.3 in.) (WHD, Protruding parts excluded) Approx. 50 g (1.7 oz.) DC IN 5V jack, USB jack
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Menu list

FAVORITES. RECENTLY LISTENED. MY TOP 20. TRACKS WITH LYRICS.
UNPLAYED TRACKS. PLAYLIST. BROWSE ALL. ARTISTS. ALBUMS. GENRES. COMPOSERS. YEAR. MUSIC SETTINGS REPEAT OFF ALL ONE RANDOM EQUALIZER DEVICE SETTINGS DATE & TIME LANGUAGE. BEEP ON OFF LCD CONTRAST BACKLIGHT 3 sec 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec ON OFF TIMER OFF 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min RESET ALL SETTINGS. PROPERTY OFF ON OFF / BASS BOOST / BASS CUT / MID BOOST / MID CUT / HI BOOST / HI CUT / VOCAL BOOST / SPOKEN WORD / ON A TRAIN / CLASSICAL / ELECTRONICA / HIP HOP / JAZZ / POP / ROCK / R&B
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AC adapter...18 AC cord..18 ALBUMS..41 ALL...41 ARTISTS...41 MAIN MENU.. 36 MAIN MENU display.. 36 MUSIC LIST.. 40 MUSIC LIST display.. 40 MUSIC SETTINGS. 43 MY TOP 20.. 40