Acer MP-330 User manual

Acer MP-330
User Manual
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CONTENT
Introduction 1
1.1 Product overview 1
1.2 Package contents 1
1.3 The characters of Acer MP-330 1
1.4 The index parameter 2
1.5 The system requirement of Acer MP-330 2
InstallationguideofAcerMP-330 3
2.1 Windows 98 operation system 3
2.2 Windows Me/2000/XP operation system 4
2.3 Mac OS 9.X/10.X Operation System 4
UninstallAcerMP-330 4
3.1 Uninstall in windows 98 4
3.2 Uninstall in Windows Me/2000/XP operation system 5
3.3 Uninstall in
Mac OS 9.X/10.X Operation System 5
Functions and guide 6
4.1 PowerOn/OFF 6
4.2 Playing Music Files 6
4.3 Play Menu 7
4.4 Record Mode 9
4.5 USB Host Operation 10
4.6 File Arrangement 10
4.7 Other Operation 13
Safety Precaution 14
FAQ 15

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Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
1.2 Package Contents
The package should include the following accessories. Please contact the dealer if any of the
listed items are missing from the package.
;Acer MP330
;User Manual
;Installation CD
;Stereo Earphones
;USB Host Cable
;USB Cable
;Line-in Cable
;AC Power Adapter
;Carrying Case
1.3 The Characters of Acer MP-330
Your Acer MP-330 is a multi-functional with high sound quality and low power consumption.
Main feature contented:
◆ Built-in HDD (1.8 inch)
◆ 128x128 DOT LCM with backlight
◆ USB2.0 High speed, compatible with USB 1.1
◆ Host Function: USB 1.1/USB 2.0 standard
◆ 1200mAh/3.7V Lion Polymer Battery
◆ 12 hrs playback time, 3 hrs rechargeable
◆ MP3, WMA Playback
◆ 6 type equalizer (EQ); 3D-sound effect
◆ Multi-languages display of ID3
◆ Recording by MIC and Line in

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◆ MP3 Encoding (80kbps~320kbps)
◆ Support lyric synchronously display.
◆ USB 1.1/2.0 Device Reading and Copying
◆ Easy to use file navigation
◆ Microsoft Win98/ME/2000/XP
◆ Play back speed adjust
1.4 The index parameter
Index Parameter specification
Hard disk IBM PC, compatible PC, notebook with USB interface
Interface Universal Serial Bus 1.0/1.1/2.0
Storage medium 1.8” Hard Disk
Power 1200mAh/3.7V Lion Polymer Battery
Transfer speed Max. Writing: 9MB/S, Max. Reading: 9MB/S
Operation System Windows98/Me/2000/XP
Earphone Output 32 ohm earphone，20mW＋20mW output
Playback Time Max 12 hours
Bit Rate Support 80 - 320 kbps
Capacity 5GB /20GB
Support Format FAT / FAT16/FAT32
LCM Display 128×128 dots
Operating Conditions 5ºC~ +40ºC
Size 96.5mmx65mmx21mm
Driver Installation only be needed under Windows98, other
operation systems don’t need to install, such as Windows
Me, Windows 2000 and above, Mac OS 9.X/10.X or above
1.5 The system requirement of Acer MP-330
1) PC Hard disk Requirements:
IBM PC, compatible PC, notebook, Apple Macintosh with USB interface
2) Operator System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP/2000/ME/98, Mac OS 9.X/10.X above or other operator systems
which support the protocol of USB Mass Storage.

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Installation Guide of Acer MP-330
When the MP3 Player is connected to computer, the LCM will show the following picture:
You should not disconnect the MP3 Player from the PC while it is reading or writing, or else it
will cause your data lost. Please safe pop out the device before you unplug it.
2.1 Windows98 Operation System
Under win98, this installation will install the driver & Tools for the player.
1) Put the driver CD into CD-ROM.
2) An Autorun interface will appear, click the Installation ICON and the follow window will appear:
3) Click the Next button and follow the install wizard steps, the following window will appear:
4) Wait for the pop up window as the follow.
5) Click the button OK and the system will restart.
6) After the system is rebooted, insert the player into the USB port and a “Removable disk”
symbol will appear. That means you can use Acer MP-330 as a hard disk.

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2.2 Windows Me/2000/XP Operation System
For windows Me/2000/XP OS, connect the MP-330 to the USB port of your computer, the OS
will detect the device and install it automatic. And you can use it as a hard disk after the OS
install it OK.
2.3 Mac OS 9.X/10.X Operation System
Insert MP-330 directly to your computer USB interface. The system will recognize it automatically
and meanwhile there is a driver symbol “Untitled” appears on the desktop. And you can use it like
usual ones.
Uninstall Acer MP-330
3.1 Uninstall in Windows98
1) Hardware uninstall: When you complete the using of Acer MP-330, you can pull it out from the
USB interface. And the symbol of “Removable Disk” will disappear automatically.
2）Driver uninstall: If you want to uninstall the driver of Acer MP-330, insert the install CD into the
CD-ROM and click the installation button, it will show the follow windows, Click Next button
and follow the install wizard to finish your job.
3）Or else you can select uninstall the win98 driver from the program file, as the following graphic
show:

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3.2 Uninstall in Windows Me/2000/XP
1) Double click the icon “pull out or eject the hard disk” on right bottom of the taskbar, as the
follow picture.
2) Choose the dialogue frame “USB Mass Storage Device”
3) Click “Stop” button.
4) Click “Close” when the system indicates “USB Mass Storage Device equipment can be
removed safely from the system”, and then you can pull out the Acer MP-330 safely.
3.3 Uninstall in Mac OS9.X / 10.X
1) Choose “Untitled” disk
2) Click the menu “others” and choose “pull out” then click; or drug the driver symbol “Untitled” to
the dustbin.
3) Wait for the system indication “Now you can pull the box-hardware from USB equipment,
because Macintosh has finished its management” then click “OK” to pull out the Acer Easy
MP3 Flash Stick from the USB interface.

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Functions and guide
Anytime press the key mode is for entering the menu mode, any time press ESC button it will
cancel the current operation.
4.1 Power ON / OFF
Press “Power “to turn on the machine.
It will show you the mode select interface for as this:
Use Next or Previous key to select music mode or record mode, and then Press play button to
confirm your selection.
4.2 Play Music Files
Select music mode it will enter a music file list interface as the right
graphic:
Press “Up” or “Down” button to select the songs you want to lesson
then press play button, and you will activate the music play mode, as
the following graphic:
Press “Mode” key to enter the menu mode. You can change the
repeat mode, EQ, play speed, Language, contrast, ID3-tag and LRC
display.
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Using the HOLD function can prevent a malfunction of the player by
accidentally pressing a wrong button. A lock icon on the LCM panel
is displayed for the setting when hold key be acted.

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In play mode, press the A -B key to start an A –B replay mode,
and you can replay the song or paragraph you select, see the
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As you enter the A-B replay mode, press A-B key to set the end
point. The player will replay the song snippet you select.
To cancel the A-B replay mode, Please press the A-B key.
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There are 3 ways to stop music play:
- Press ESC key to stop music play as it is playing a music file.
- Press the play key for 2-3 seconds to stop music playing.
- Press POWER directly to power off the machine as it is playing.
When the machine is under music play stopping mode, the LCM
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In Music mode, press “MODE” to into playing menu, use Next/previous to select menu bar
item and Up/Down to change submenu function; press mode/play key to confirm your
selection.
You can press Mode key to enter the Playing menu anytime. This menu contains 7 items.
z“EQ” mode, included Normal/ POP/ Rock/ Classic/ Jazz/
User EQ 6 types
z“Lyric” Mode, Select this item to Disable/Enable the lyric
files displaying.