Player 5gb Qsg 1

MP3_QSGa9.pdf

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Quick Start

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Unpack it Make sure this stuff’s in the box:

Get juiced Yes, you can use your Virgin Player while it's charging, but leave it hooked up for about 3 hours, or until the on-screen battery gauge fills up. It's best to charge the battery all the way the first time you use it.

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Quick Start Guide

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Hook it up Plug the earbuds into one of the two headphone jacks (The other jack is so you can share your tunes with a mate.)

USB cable

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OK, so which one is the power connector, and what does the other one do? The one on the left is for the charger, and the one on the right is for the USB connection to the computer. You can always double-check by looking for the DC and USB icons.

Registration card

Connect your Virgin Player to your computer It doesn’t get much easier than this:

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1. Connect one end of the USB cable to any powered USB port on your PC. (No USB hubs or pass through ports please.) 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the bottom of your Virgin Player. You should see several messages on your PC as it recognizes your Virgin Player. Wait for a message that says your new hardware is installed and ready-to-use before you move on. If you have any trouble, check step 5 and make sure your PC has the right stuff.

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Does your computer have the right stuff? Make sure your computer is up to snuff before you install the music management software:

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233 MHz or faster processor clock speed 128 MB RAM 150 MB available hard drive space (more space required to rip CDs or download music files) USB port CD-ROM drive Internet connection Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional

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Get the software on Have a seat and take a load off while you load on:

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1. Double-click My Computer, and then double-click Virgin 5GB. 2. Double-click SETUP.EXE to install the music management software and User's Guide onto your computer's hard drive. 3. When the installation screen appears, click Forge On! 4. Stare hypnotically at the screen until the installation is done. 5. Click the register button, fill out the info, and you’re good to go!

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Your Virgin Player supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0. (USB 2.0 is way faster than 1.1.) And, bonus points... your Virgin Player charges when it's hooked up to a 500mA powered USB port on your computer.

For the best FM radio reception, unravel the earbuds’ cable all the way. The FM tuner antenna is built-in to the cable. How’s that for a stealth bit of design, eh?

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Hey, it’s over here! No rocket science or secret codes required here. Everything is right under your nose and easy to find:

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1. Power Button Turns your Virgin Player on/off. When it's already on, press and hold briefly to turn on the backlight, or press and hold longer to put it into deep sleep mode. 2. Earbud Jacks Yup, two jacks. One for you, and one so you can share your great taste in music with a mate. 3. Lock Switch Locks the controls so you can put your Virgin Player in your pocket or bag without stray, unwanted presses. BTW, you can still use the FM Tuner switch and volume buttons when the controls are locked. 4. Volume Buttons + turns the volume up, and – turns it down. Who would’ve guessed? 5. FM Tuner Switch Switches between FM and player modes. 6. Previous Goes to the start of the current track. (Unless the track has been playing less than 5 seconds, then it goes to the previous track.) Press and hold to rewind in the current track; the longer you hold it, the faster it rewinds through the track. 7. Play/Pause Starts/pauses the current track. 8. Next Goes to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward through the current track; the longer you hold it, the faster it advances through the track. 9. Home Button Jumps to the Home menu. Press this button if you’re feeling lost, or maybe just a little homesick. Just like the home button on your web browser. 10. Back Button Goes back one screen. Yup, just like your web browser too. 11. Control Pad Gets you around the menus. Press it up to scroll up a line, down to scroll down a line, or in (for Enter). To move into the warp speed scrolling zone, press up or down a little harder. 12. USB Connector Lets you hook up your Virgin Player to your computer to download music and to charge it at the same time. 13. Power/Dock Connector Lets you charge it up to keep those tunes flowin’ or connect it to the optional dock accessory (sold separately).

If you don’t get a chance to register during setup, do it soon. After all, you do want that warranty and brilliant customer support, right? So, be sure to go to: www.virgin.com/electronics/register.

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Get your groove on If you can count to 5, you can play all the tunes by your favorite artist:

1. Press . 2. Scroll to music, and then press Enter. Who needs a watch? To check the time, just look at the lower-left corner of the Home screen. To set the time, go to settings and select set time—you know what to do from there. 3. Scroll to artists, and then press Enter.

4. Scroll to the artist you want to hear, and then press Enter.

5. Scroll to play all albums—of course they do need to be on your Virgin Player, DUH!—and then press Enter. You can also press on the artists screen (in step 4) to play all albums by the selected artist.

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Now it’s your turn to be the DJ Put together the ultimate mix:

1. Press . 2. Scroll to virgin dj, and then press Enter.

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So what are all those icons on the screen?

Shows you that shuffle play is On. Shows you that repeat mode is set to repeat the current song. Shows you that repeat mode is set to repeat all the songs in the current playlist. Shows you how much juice is left in the battery. Shows you that the battery is charging. Shows you that the Lock switch is locked. Track List Shows you the track titles and artist names for the current playlist.

3. Scroll to a dj theme, and then press Enter.

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From the Track List screen (yup, the one above), press Enter to get to a bunch of useful options.

Troubleshooting Q. What type of files can I play? A. MP3 and WMA files. Nope, you can’t play songs you purchased from iTunes, it uses a proprietary file format and protection scheme. Q. Why can’t I see my music files on my Virgin Player? A. If you copied music files from your hard drive to your Virgin Player using Windows Explorer, you won’t see them on your Virgin Player. Guess what? The files aren’t playing hide and seek; you just need to use the included software to transfer music files. Q. What is the difference between MP3 and WMA? A. MP3 is the most popular audio format on the Internet. It shrinks CD tracks better than a dryer on high heat (to about 1/12 of their original size) with near-CD quality. The lesser known, WMA is an alternative format for Windows that offers comparable sound with even smaller file sizes! It is often used by music stores and subscription services. Unlike iTunes tracks, WMA files can be played on most MP3 players. We learned to share when we were little. Q. How do I check the battery level? A. Look at the battery gauge on the screen. The more the battery is filled in, the more charge remains.

Q. Why doesn’t “USB CONNECTED” appear when I connect my Virgin Player to my PC? A. Make sure the USB cable is connected to your Virgin Player and a USB port on your PC. If you’re using a USB hub, try plugging the USB cable directly into your computer instead of into the hub. Are both your Virgin Player and your computer turned on? (There’s your sign.) Also, make sure the FM Tuner switch on your Virgin Player is off. Q. Can I upload files from my Virgin Player to my PC? A. Yes, because your Virgin Player is an MSC device (that's geek-speak for Mass Storage Class device). In plain English, this means that you can use your Virgin Player as a portable hard drive and that you can copy any type of file between your Virgin Player and your PC. Just remember, you do need to use the included music management software to transfer your music files. Q. How do I disconnect my Virgin Player from my PC? A. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows System Tray before you unplug the device from your PC. For a downloadable version of this and other User Manuals, plug-ins, Quick Start Guides, and other useful stuff, please visit www.virgin.com/electronics/products

WARRANTY

Q. Why don’t the playback controls work? A. Check the Lock switch on the top of your Virgin Player. (You know, the one that keeps the buttons from being pressed while the thing is in your pocket.) Make sure it’s set to “Unlock.” When your Virgin Player is locked, only the FM Tuner switch and volume buttons work.

Warranty Virgin Electronics, LLC LIMTED WARRANTY One year parts, One year labor This product is warranted by Virgin Electronics to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty excludes (1) physical damage to the surface of the product, including cracks or scratches on the outside casing, or the LCD; (2) damage caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing, unauthorized attempts to open, repair, or modify the product, or any other cause beyond the range of the intended use; (3) damage caused by accident, fire, power changes, other hazards, or acts of God; or (4) use of the product with any non-Virgin Electronics device or service if such device or service causes the problem. Any third party products, including software, included with the product are not covered by this warranty and Virgin Electronics makes no representations or warranties on behalf of such third parties. Any warranty on such products is from the supplier or licensor of the product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up, adjustment or signal reception or interference with radio communications problems. To obtain warranty service you must take or ship the product, freight prepaid, with a copy of the sales receipt or other proof of purchase and the date of purchase, to a Virgin Electronics Authorized Service Center. Due to the possibility of damage or loss, it is recommended when shipping the product to a Virgin Electronics Authorized Service Center that you package the product securely and ship it insured. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this Product. Should a covered defect occur during the warranty period and you notify Virgin Electronics, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, at Virgin Electronics' sole option and expense, to repair or replace the product or, if Virgin Electronics cannot reasonably repair nor replace the product, then Virgin Electronics may, in its sole discretion, refund the purchase price paid for the product. Replacement products or parts may be new or reconditioned or comparable versions of the defective item. Virgin Electronics warrants any replaced or repaired product, for a period of ninety (90) days from shipment, or through the end of the original warranty, whichever is longer.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY VIRGIN ELECTRONICS AND ITS SUPPLIERS. NEITHER VIRGIN ELECTRONICS NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF VIRGIN ELECTRONICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY SPECIFIED HEREIN IS DEEMED TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. VIRGIN ELECTRONICS' ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT VIRGIN ELECTRONICS' OPTION. Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you. When implied warranties may not be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights that may vary depending on local law. Your statutory rights are not affected. This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., and by the laws of the United States, excluding their conflicts of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty. For warranty or service support contact Virgin Electronics at: www.virgin.com/electronics If for any reason this product needs to be returned to the store where purchased it must be packed in the original carton/package.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

• Just loaded—Plays your newly downloaded stuff. You choose just how new: 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, or 1 week. • Play it all—Plays everything on your Virgin Player by: album, artist, genre, or rating. • Top 20—Plays the tracks you listen to most often from a specific genre—you choose which one. • Lost & Found—Digs up buried treasure. You choose how long it’s been since you’ve played the tunes: 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or never been played.

Shows you that the current track is playing (versus paused). Shows you the position of the current track in the playlist. Shows you the time remaining in the current track. (You got it, it counts down the track length.)

PRECAUTIONS

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Precautions Please read the warnings below carefully before using the product. The company is not responsible for damage, data loss, or accidents occurring from not fully following the warnings below. (In other words, don’t do anything stupid, we’re not responsible if you do.) • Don’t use the product for purposes other than described in this manual. • Don’t drop or subject the product to physical shock or vibration. • Don’t use or store the product in places with high temperature, humidity, fast temperature change, or strong magnetic fields. • Remember that liquid (water, soda etc.) will damage the product. • Don’t take the product apart or attempt to remove the battery. Be forewarned, disassembly voids your warranty. • The company does not accept responsibility for data loss caused by defect of the product, misuse, or any other reason. • Continuous use of earbuds at high volumes may cause permanent hearing loss. • Please plug or unplug the earbuds and cable by holding the plugs. Pulling out the earbuds or cable by the cable can cause damage to the product. • When you plug the USB cable into your computer, check that you are plugging in the correct end. If the cable is plugged in the wrong way, the computer or the product might be damaged. • Keep the USB connector on the product free of dirt. • When the product becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or clean towel. Do not use chemicals or solvents.

The details Model

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Decoding Format

MP3 (CBR 8 - 320 kbys, VBR) WMA (16 - 256 kbps)

Storage

5 GB

LCD

FSTN Resolution 96 x 80 Monochrome White EL backlight

FM Frequency Range

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz

Interface

USB 1.1 and USB 2.0

Earphone Output Power

30mW (R:16mW, L:16mW)

THD

0.1%

Frequency Range

20 Hz - 20 kHz

Serial number sticker

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Part # 50-0002-00 For Customer Care, please visit us online at www.virgin.com/electronics © Virgin Electronics LLC, 2004. All rights reserved.