GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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`for Windows® 98 and Macintosh® OS 8.6
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`(cid:127) Advanced Features
`(cid:127) Contents and Specifications
`(cid:127) Connecting the Rio 500
`(cid:127) Installing the Software
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`ADVANCED FEATURES
`(cid:127) 64MB onboard memory, expandable with removable flash
`cards (currently 16MB or 32MB)
`(cid:127) Supports Windows 98 (PC) and Macintosh OS 8.6 (iMAC, G3)
`(cid:127) USB port for faster downloads
`(cid:127) Skip-free designno moving parts
`(cid:127) Automatic bookmarking features for marking locations
`within a track
`(cid:127) RioPort Audio Manager software included for locating,
`organizing, downloading, creating and playing back digital
`audio files
`(cid:127) Audible Manager 2.0 software for spoken audio content
`(Windows 98 only)
`(cid:127) MetaTrust security “ready” (Windows 98 only)
`(cid:127) Upgradeable firmware provides future compatibility
`(cid:127) Uses a single AA battery for up to 13 hours of continuous
`play
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`C o n t e n t s a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
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`RIO KIT CONTENTS
`(cid:127) Rio 500 player
`(cid:127) Carrying case
`(cid:127) AA battery
`(cid:127) Earphones
`(cid:127) USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable
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`SPECIFICATIONS
`PC
`(cid:127) Microsoft Windows 98
`(cid:127) Pentium 90 or higher
`(cid:127) 32MB available RAM
`(cid:127) USB Port (1.0 compliant)
`(cid:127) CD-ROM drive (for MP3 encoding
`from CD)
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`(cid:127) Software included on CD-ROM:
`- RioPort Audio Manager 2.0 (Win98)
`- RioPort SoundJam MP by C&G (Mac)
`- Audible Manager 2.0 (Win98)
`- Sonic Foundry Acid Style (Win98)
`- RioPort .MP3 sample content (Web
`browser)
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`Macintosh
`(cid:127) Mac OS (8.6 or higher)
`(cid:127) iMAC or G3 system
`(cid:127) USB Port (1.0 compliant)
`(cid:127) CD-ROM drive (for MP3 encoding
`from CD)
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`C o n n e c t i n g t h e R i o 5 0 0
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`BEFORE YOU BEGIN
`Rio is designed to connect easily to your PC or Mac for downloading digital audio files. Before you can enjoy digital audio with
`your Rio 500, you must first connect to the USB port on your computer and then install the Rio 500 software.
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`RIO 500 HARDWARE CONNECTION
`Rio 500 uses the USB port of your computer to transfer digital audio files. To set up Rio 500 for audio file transfers, you need to
`attach the USB cable (provided) to your computer’s USB port. You must also make sure you have the proper USB drivers installed
`on your computer (please consult user’s guide for proper USB driver installation).
`Some systems do not properly support USB, please consult your computer’s hardware guide for proper USB driver installation.
`1. Locate the USB port on your computer (you may need to refer
`to the your computer’s hardware guide).
`2. Attach the larger end of the provided USB cable to the USB port,
`then connect the smaller end to the Rio 500.
`3. Power on your Rio 500 device.
`4. You can now install and run the RioPort Audio Manager
`software (see Installing the Software section).
`Rio 500 must be awake to enable communication to the PC or
`Mac.
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`RIO 500 HARDWARE OVERVIEW
`Off/Hold/On Switch
`Off position - Rio 500 is powered off
`Hold position - Locks functionality of all buttons
`On position - Rio 500 on and all buttons functional
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`Earphones
`Connect your earphones here
`for stereo output.
`
`Bookmark
`Automatic bookmarking for audio
`content. To create a bookmark, hold
`button down for two seconds. Also
`used for editing bookmarks.
`
`Backlit LCD Display
`Shows song/book title, artist,
`time and more.
`
`Play/Pause Button
`Push once to play the current song.
`Pauses and resumes playback at last
`position. Push to wake up (while in
`sleep mode).
`
`Fast Forward Button
`Skip to the next track while in Stop
`mode or playback mode. For fast-
`forward searching within the current
`track, hold down the button.
`
`Rewind Button
`Turn back to the previous track while in
`Stop mode or playback mode. For fast-
`rewind searching within the current track,
`hold down the button.
`
`Flash Memory Card Slot
`A removable flash memory
`card (sold separately) allows
`Rio 500’s base memory to be
`extended. Push in the
`memory card until it clicks.
`Push again to eject the card.
`
`Browse
`Toggles between folder,
`track, and bookmark views.
`To create a program list, hold
`button down for two seconds.
`
`Multi
`Press and scroll interface for folder, track,
`bookmark, volume and EQ controls. Scroll for
`choices and press to select. Also used for
`program list editing.
`
`USB Port Connector
`Connects the Rio 500 device to your
`computer using the supplied cable. USB allows for
`fast file transfers.
`
`Stop Button
`Stops playback. Hold down for two
`seconds to put the Rio 500 into sleep
`mode.
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`I n s t a l l i n g t h e S o f t w a r e
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`Installing Rio 500 Software for the PC
`Installing the RioPort Audio Manager software is a quick and simple procedure. To install the software:
`1.
`Turn on your computer. After it has booted, insert the Rio Installation CD disk. The Rio installation program should auto-
`matically launch if your computer’s CD-ROM is set to “auto-play.” After you see the Welcome screen, click Install.
`If the installation program does not start automatically, then from My Computer, double-click the letter of your
`CD-ROM drive (usually labeled D), then double-click the Setup.exe file (located in the \Rioport directory on the CD disk.
`2. You are requested to select a destination directory. We recommend you use the default directory paths. Click Next.
`3. Click Next to proceed with the installation.
`4. Click Finish when the Install Complete screen appears.
`You are now ready to enjoy the wonderful world of RioPort!
`You must have the Rio 500 connected to your PC in order to register the RioPort Audio Manager software.
`
`RioPort Audio Manager Overview
`RioPort’s Audio Manager is the world’s most powerful and intuitive software application developed for managing digital audio content
`and players from your PC’s desktop. The RioPort Audio Manager provides four of the most commonly used software tools necessary
`for managing digital audio content in one very simple to use application.
`
`Unlike similar digital audio applications, at the heart of the RioPort Audio Manager is a powerful database for storing and organizing
`your music and audio tracks. This database (jukebox) allows a simple method for copying and organizing your entire CD collection
`into MP3’s, or the new WMA format from Microsoft, and storing these files on your PC’s hard drive or any other storage device. The
`RioPort Audio Manager also has a built in Web browser that is custom configured for searching and downloading digital audio
`on the Web. What’s best is the application seamlessly downloads your favorite files to any RioPort compatible digital audio
`player, including the Rio PMP300 or Rio 500.
`
`Build and Manage Your
`Playlist and Jukebox -
`Search your entire digital audio
`collection for your favorite
`tracks stored in the Jukebox on
`your PC with this simple playlist
`editor. Create customized
`playlists and albums to listen to
`on your PC or RioPort com-
`patible device and view digital
`tracks embedded with ID3 tags
`by title, lyrics, CD art and more.
`
`Copy from Your CDs
`Copy your entire CD collection as
`MP3 or WMA files and store on
`your PC. Insert a CD in your
`computer’s CD-ROM drive and the
`Audio Manager automatically
`connects to CDDB providing you
`with title, artist and track informa-
`tion. Listen to your recorded CDs
`on your PC, or download to your
`RioPort compatible device.
`
`RioPort Audio Manager
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`The Minimized Player
`
`Search for Audio on the Web
`The integrated Web browser allows
`seamless connectivity to
`RioPort.com. Search for your
`favorite audio tracks on the Web
`and download them directly into
`your jukebox without ever leaving
`the RioPort.com site.
`
`Download to Your RioPort
`Compatible Device
`Custom playlists and albums can be
`easily downloaded to your RioPort
`compatible device for playback on
`the go. Simply choose the tracks you
`want to download from your
`jukebox and press copy.
`
`Minimize the Player
`Choose your favorite playlist or
`album then minimize the player
`to fit neatly into your desktop
`environment so you can listen to
`digital audio while you work in
`other applications.
`
`Installing Rio 500 Software for the Macintosh
`Installing the RioPort SoundJam MP by C&G application is a quick and simple procedure. To install the software:
`1. Insert the Rio Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and click on the RioPort SoundJam icon.
`2. Double-click the “SoundJam MP Installer” icon to launch the installer.
`3. Click Continue to get past the splash screen.
`4. Click Install to install SoundJam MP on the indicated volume.
`5. When installation is complete, click Quit and you are ready to launch RioPort SoundJam MP.
`6. Start SoundJam MP by double-clicking on the RioPort SoundJam MP icon.
`You must have the Rio 500 connected to your Mac in order to register the software.
`
`RioPort SoundJam MP Software Overview
`Introducing RioPort SoundJam MP by C&G, an MP3 player and encoder for the Mac. SoundJam MP converts music quickly
`into digital quality MP3's from CD, AIFF, QuickTime™, and WAV formats. SoundJam MP takes full advantage of the high
`compression of the MP3 format allowing you to compress your music collection, while maintaining digital quality. With MP3
`compression you can put all your music into a jukebox collection on your Mac!
`
`SoundJam MP
`Main Screen
`When your work is done
`and you just want to listen
`to audio on your Mac, you
`can play back your favorite
`music files from your
`playlist or CD.
`
`Converter
`You can record audio CDs
`and save tracks into .MP3
`format to be transferred
`and played on the Rio 500.
`
`SoundJam MP
`Connection Manager
`Using the Connection
`Manager, you can
`connect to and export
`audio to your RioPort
`device. Simply choose
`the track or playlist by
`selecting “Add...” or
`drag the desired track
`to the view window.
`
`Master Playlist
`A simple editor that
`allows you to search
`your audio collection
`stored on your Mac,
`and create custom-
`ized playlists for
`playback.
`
`RioPort is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. Audible.com and AudibleReady are registered trademarks of Audible.com, Inc. Windows is a
`registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. InterTrust is the registered trademark of InterTrust Technologies Corporation, and the InterTrust logo,
`MetaTrust and MetaTrust Utility are trademarks of InterTrust Technologies Corporation, all of which may or may not be used in certain jurisdictions. All
`other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication and
`distribution of any recordings downloaded from the Internet or made from CD’s, are a violation of copyright law and international treaties. All rights
`reserved. Diamond and RioPort.com reserve the right to change specifications without notice. Copyright  1999 Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
`P/N 52260007-001
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`Need more help on the Rio 500? Please refer to the software online help.
`For support or FAQ information, email support@rioport.com or visit www.RioPort.com
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