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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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Setting up your m:robe Charging the battery
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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
You can import music from audio CDs.

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A Insert an audio CD into your PC.
m:trip runs automatically and the screen below appears.
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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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MUSIC LIST BROWSE MUSIC SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS

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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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: Battery is fully charged / : Low battery : Charge the battery

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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.

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Table of contents

Introduction. How to use this manual. Features. Table of contents. 6 7

Read this first

Safety Precautions. 9 Controls: location and function. 17 Device. 17

Getting Started

Setting up your m:robe. Charging the battery. Setting up your m:trip software. Installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software m:trip onto your PC. Importing music to m:trip. Transferring music from your PC to your m:robe. Turning on your m:robe. Connecting to your PC. Starting transfer. Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC. About synchronization between your m:robe and m:trip. Connect the headphones to your m:robe.

Basic operations

Turning the m:robe on and off. To turn on the m:robe. Using the HOLD switch. Setting the HOLD function of the device to ON. Using the Touch Panel. Features of the Touch Panel. Playing music with your m:robe. PLAYBACK display. Displaying track information. Icons in the information area.
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MAIN MENU. 36 Using Remote (Optional Accessory). 37 By adding the optional remote. 37

Selecting music

Selecting music from MUSIC LIST or BROWSE. MUSIC LIST. Items in MUSIC LIST. BROWSE. Items in BROWSE.

Setting your m:robe

MUSIC SETTINGS and DEVICE SETTINGS. MUSIC SETTINGS. Items in MUSIC SETTINGS. DEVICE SETTINGS. Items in DEVICE SETTINGS.

Additional information

Using your m:robe as an external hard disk drive. Cleaning. Notes when you dispose of your m:robe. How to remove the battery. Troubleshooting. Rebooting your m:robe. Error message list. Service and maintenance. Specifications. Menu list. Index. Before you contact us.
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Safety Precautions

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 meanings are explained below. Danger Warning Caution This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will likely result in serious injury or possibly even death. This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may result in serious injury or possibly even death. This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may result in injury or damage to property.
Precautions when handling this product Warning
Do not use in a place where there is running water. Doing so may cause electric shock, fire, overheating or explosion. Take extra caution when using this product in rain, snow, at the seaside or a waterfront. Also, do no use in a bathroom or shower room. Do not use or leave this product near a stove or fire. Doing so may cause over-heating, explosion or fire. Be especially careful during charging. Also, when the AC cord cover is damaged, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use this product if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air. Failure to do so could result in fire or explosion. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not let children use this product without adult supervision. Avoid prolonged contact with the device, the AC adapter and the cradle while charging. The device and the cradle become hot during charging and during continued use with the specified AC adapter. Prolonged contact with the device during use could result in minor burns. Do not use or store this product for a long time in an environment where there is a lot of dust, dampness, smoke or steam. This could result in fire or electric shock. Stop using this product immediately when thunder has occurred. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. Disconnect the AC adapter and refrain from using. Do not use while walking or driving. Doing so may cause injury or accident. Never watch the on screen display while driving. Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the device. Should the device be dropped in water, or water gets into the internal parts, it could be result in fire or electric shock. Turn the power off immediately and contact your nearest Olympus service center.

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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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Information regarding the built-in battery
The built-in battery is exclusively for use with the HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100. 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 months to maintain its performance if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Life of the built-in battery The built-in battery is good for about 500 complete charges and discharges, depending on usage. The life of the built-in battery is limited. The built-in batterys charge becomes shorter after repeated use. If the built-in battery discharges soon after charging, it may be time to replace it. Please contact your nearest Olympus service center for assistance. Operating temperature Built-in batteries are chemical products. The built-in batterys efficiency may vary, even when operating within the recommended temperature range, but this is not a malfunction. Recommended temperature range for use Charging: 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F) Using this product outside the above temperature range may result in reduced efficiency and shorter battery life.
Tip This charger is designed to fully charge the built-in batteries regardless of their energy level.
For customers in Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
Disposal This product has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. When you dispose of this product, return the built-in battery to the recycling location. For details on removing the built-in battery, refer to Notes when you dispose of your m:robe (gpage 48). Never disassemble this product except when disposing of it.
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Controls: location and function

Device

Your m:robe has a touch-panel system.
A POWER button (gpage 23, 27) B Display C Touch Panel (gpage 29)
D Remote/Headphones jack (gpage 26, 38) E HOLD switch (gpage 28) F Hardware Reset switch (gpage 52) G Cradle connector/PC connecting jack (gpage 23)
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].
Click the [m:trip] button.
After the Install Wizard screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions.
Click [Finish] when the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears.
Installation of m:trip is complete. If you are prompted to reboot your PC after installation, reboot your PC.

To run m:trip

Double-click the m:trip icon on the desktop to start the software. After running m:trip, register your m:robe in the user registration screen.

Using the online Help

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 screen.
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Importing music to m:trip
You can import music from audio CDs. When importing audio data from your audio CD, the file format will be WMA. Files cannot be imported as MP3 files with m:trip.

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Connect the headphones to your m:robe
Connect the supplied headphones and the extension cable. Connect the extension cable to your m:robe.
To the remote/ To the extension cable headphones jack

PO W ER

M EN U
Notes Set the volume level to minimum before wearing headphones to avoid hurting your ears. Do not raise the volume excessively. Loud sounds can cause hearing loss.
Tips You can also connect the headphones directly to the remote/headphones jack of your m:robe without using the extension cable for a shorter cable length if desired. You can use the optional remote instead of the supplied extension cable. For details on the remote, refer to Using Remote (Optional Accessory) (g page 37).
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Turning the m:robe on and off
Before turning on your m:robe, make sure the HOLD switch is set to off (g page 28).
To turn on the m:robe 1 Press POWER.
Your m:robe is turned on. The Touch Panel lights up. MAIN MENU (g page 36) or PLAYBACK (g page 33) display appears.
Tip If music playback is stopped and no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes, your m:robe is automatically turned off (Auto Off function). When you operate your m:robe again, press the POWER.

To turn off the m:robe

Press POWER again.
Your m:robe is turned off.
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Using the HOLD switch

Basic operations HOLD function
This is used to prevent unintentional operations when carrying your m:robe in a pocket or a bag.
Setting the HOLD function of the device to ON
Slide the HOLD switch to follow the direction of the arrow on your m:robe.
The display disappears and the touch panel becomes inactive. When the HOLD status is ON, (g page 33). To set HOLD to OFF To operate the m:robe again, slide the HOLD switch in the reverse direction of the arrow. disappears on the display. is displayed on the display. Refer to PLAYBACK display

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Using the Touch Panel

Features of the Touch Panel
The touch Panel features differ depending on the mode: Playback, Selecting Music, or Settings.
PLAYBACK display (g page 33) NO. A B C Key (play/pause) (right) Scroll Key Function Start or pause the music. Go to the beginning of the next track. Touch and hold to fast forward. Change Volume (g page 32).
Tips In the PLAYBACK LIST, you can scroll the track list. In the LYRICS display, you can scroll the lyrics screen.

(display) (left)

Switch the display to PLAYBACK LIST, LYRICS, and PLAYBACK (gpage 34). Go back to the previous track. Touch and hold to rewind. Switch to the previous display you selected by touching Touch and hold to switch to the MAIN MENU display.
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MAIN MENU display (g page 36) NO. A B C D E F 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 PLAYBACK display.
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

Page gpage 18

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 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

REPEAT

You can select the following repeat modes. OFF: No repeat. ALL: Repeats all of the tracks of any selected playlist. ONE: Repeats one track.
Tips When the REPEAT function is on, an icon is displayed in the PLAYBACK display (g page 33). If you select ONE, you cannot select the random function.
Tracks of a selected playlist are played back in random order.
Tips When the RANDOM function is on, an icon is displayed in the PLAYBACK display (g page 33). If you select this function, you cannot select the repeat ONE function.
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EQUALIZER

You can select the type of equalization, depending on your preference or genre, from the following items;
Classification Suitable for a specific genre Adjusting specific levels Others
Item CLASSICAL, ELECTRONICA, HIP HOP, JAZZ, POP, ROCK, R&B BASS BOOST, BASS CUT, MID BOOST, MID CUT, HI BOOST, HI CUT, VOCAL BOOST SPOKEN WORD: This is useful for listening to voice, such as an audio book or spoken dialogue. ON A TRAIN: This enables comfortable listening in noisy environments, such as on a train or airplane by boosting the Bass Sound. It also minimizes sound leakage (by cutting the high frequency range).

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DEVICE SETTINGS

You can confirm and make device settings.
DATE&TIME LANGUAGE BEEP LCD CONTRAST BACKLIGHT

Items in DEVICE SETTINGS

DATE & TIME
Set the present date and time.
to select the item you want to change.
Change the value using the Scroll Key.
Tip While the selected TIME item is blinking, touch
to select 24 hour or 12 hour mode.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust other items. After changing the final item on the right side, touch appears.
To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Tips Y/M/D is a date format. Select a date format from Y/M/D(year/month/day), M/D/Y(month/day/year), or D/M/ Y(day/month/year) using the Scroll Key. Touch to select the item to be adjusted.

. 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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Notes when you dispose of your m:robe
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. Also, do not carry or store with a necklace or hairclip, etc. This may cause short-circuiting, resulting in overheating, explosion or fire. Do not heat, disassemble or modify the built-in battery, expose it to water, or leave it in scorching heat. Doing so may cause over-heating, explosion or fire. Do not pierce with a nail, beat with a hammer, throw or step on the built-in battery. Doing so may cause over-heating, explosion, fire or battery leakage. Before disposing, tape the connector of the built-in battery with insulating tape. Otherwise, short-circuiting may occur, resulting in explosion or fire.
Keep the built-in battery out of the reach of children. Failure to do so may cause accident or injury. When battery leakage has occurred and the liquid gets into your eyes, wash immediately with clean water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to do so may cause eye injury.
How to remove the battery 1 Press POWER to turn off your m:robe if it is turned on. 2 Remove the four screws from the side and bottom of the device using the

screwdriver.

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Remove the rear cover.

If it is difficult to remove the cover, grasp the rear cover firmly and pry up from one end.
Remove the built-in battery out of the device.
After taking out the battery, tape the cable to the battery body, making sure to cover the connector part, and then put the battery in a plastic bag.

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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
BACKLIGHT...46 BEEP...46 BROWSE..41 BROWSE display..41

OFF TIMER.. 46

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