Apacer Technology AUDIO STENO AU120 User manual

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For your Safety
Warning
zTo prevent electrical shock or other injury, please do not disassemble or
repackage this product.
zTo prevent a fire, electrical shock, or device malfunction, please do not use this
product in a wet environment such as a bathroom.
If the product gets wet, do not turn it on. Contact a Service Center.
zDo not leave the player in areas above 40°C (95°F). Such as inside a sauna or a
parked car.
zThis product is an electronic device; please avoid dropping it or subjecting it to
other severe shock.
zFor your safety and the safety of others, do not use headphones while driving,
cycling or conducting any other similar activities.
zAvoid using your player at high volume levels, as it may result in permanent
hearing damage. If you experience ringing in your ears while using the earphones,
remove the earphones immediately and lower the volume.
Notice
zDo not dismantle the player personally or use alcohol, thinner or benzene to clean
the surface of the player.
zDo not disconnect the player abruptly while formatting, uploading or downloading,
otherwise it may cause a program error
zWhen transferring files, do not turn the power off or restart the device. No
responsibility is provided for any damage or loss to any program, data, or other
information stored on any media or any part of this device serviced hereunder.
zBattery service life may be vary according to usage, manufacturer and
manufacturing date.
zThe player begins recharging once it is connected to the USB port of a standard
computer, whether it is powered on or not.
zPlease recharge in the following conditions:
A. Player refuses to power on.
B. Player functions normally, but it quickly powers off automatically.
C. There is no response when pressing the keys.

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Table of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .........................................................................................4
Chapter 2. Product Features.................................................................................4
Chapter 3. Diagram of the player..........................................................................4
Chapter 4. Package contents................................................................................4
Chapter 5. Basic Function.....................................................................................5
Powering On/ Off.............................................................................................5
Charging the Battery........................................................................................5
Connection to Computer and Data File Transmission .....................................5
Volume Control................................................................................................6
Chapter 6. System Menu.......................................................................................6
Equalizer settings ............................................................................................6
Play Mode........................................................................................................6
Chapter 7. Listen to Music....................................................................................6
Playing music...................................................................................................6
Chapter 8. Reset function .....................................................................................7
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting..................................................................................8
Chapter 10. Service and Support .........................................................................9
Chapter 11. Product specifications......................................................................9

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this document. We also make
no representation for the data or music files lost of the player.
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λChapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apacer Audio Steno MP3 Player.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future
reference. This manual will help you learn to use many of the exciting features of
this product and make your player experience more enjoyable.
This manual contains important safety measures and operational information, so
please read all the information carefully before you use the device in order to avoid
any unexpected accidents.
λChapter 2. Product Features
Small size for easy transport
MP3/WMA playback with 6 EQ modes
USB 2.0 high speed connectivity with up to 4 GB memory
Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
Black and Silver design with blue/red LED to indicate access status
λChapter 3. Diagram of the player
1) Power/Play/Pause
2) Next
3) Volume up/EQ
4) Previous
5) Volume down/Play mode
6) Earphone Jack
7) USB Port
8) Reset hole
λChapter 4. Package contents
z Audio Steno AU120 MP3 Player x 1
z Earphones x 1
z Quick Start Guide x 1
z USB Cable x 1

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λChapter 5. Basic Function
zPowering On/ Off
Power on:
Hold down the button to turn on the player.
Power off:
Hold down the button to turn off the player.
zCharging the Battery
1. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port on your PC.
2. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery. Do not overcharge the
battery (more than 10 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may
shorten the battery’s life.
Note!
Fully charge the rechargeable battery before using the player for the first time or
after it has not been used for a while.
The player cannot execute Music playing functions when charging the battery.
zConnection to Computer and Data File Transmission
1. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port on your PC.
2. Select and organize the files and folders in preparation for transfer to your
MP3 player.
Data transferring……

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zVolume Control
In Music playing mode, press the or key to increase or decrease the
volume.
λChapter 6. System Menu
zEqualizer settings
1. In music playing mode, hold down to e nter the Equalizer settings,
options include: Normal, Classical, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Bass.
2. In EQ setting mode, the red LED will blink
zPlay Mode
1. In music playing mode, hold down to enter playback mode, choose
Normal, Repeat one, or Random Repeat playback.
2. In Repeat mode, red LED blinks
* Normal : blinks once
* Repeat one : blinks twice
* Repeat Random : blinks three times
3. When the playback mode is Normal, after playing the final track, the player
will go into standby mode.
λChapter 7. Listen to Music
zPlaying music
1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The power is turned on.
2. Press the button to play a MP3 file, press the button again to
pause.
3. In playing mode, blue LED blinks
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In playing mode, push the or button to select the desired track.
5. In playing mode, hold down the or button to rewind or fast forward
within the current track.

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λChapter 8. Reset function
If the player cannot normally use the device for some reason (generally this will
not happen). Please use a small plastic stick or dielectric to reset the player.

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λChapter 9. Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem, please check the following chart for help.
Problem Cause
zPower will not turn on Power will not turn on if the battery is fully
discharged. Recharge the battery and turn the
power on again.
zPower automatically turns off The power is automatically turned off when the
batter is fully discharged. Recharge the battery.
zPlaying is disabled z Check if the desired file has been saved in
memory.
z Check if the music file is corrupt or the format is
not supported.
z Check if there is enough battery power.
zNo music display or no sound z Check if the volume is not reduced to the 0 level.
z Check that the earphones are connected well
and keep the earphones clean.
z Corrupted music files may result in unplayability,
please confirm the integrity of the files. Re-
format the disk.
zConnection to your PC is
disabled
z Insert the USB cable well after the power is
turned on, or plug in the player again via USB
cable.
z Correctly reinstall the driver again.
zAbnormal Play Time
Displayed while Playing
Check if that the file is in VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
format
zActual memory capacity is
different from what is listed
on package
Small discrepancies are due to different file formats
and algorithms used by various operating systems.
zThe product is hot Heat may be generated during recharging. This is
has no effect on product life or function.

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λChapter 10. Service and Support
Please contact our local distributor or our customer service center, if you have any
technical problems.
Customer Service Center: http://www.apacer.com
λChapter 11. Product specifications
USB interface USB 2.0 high-speed
Built-in Memory capacity 1GB / 2GB / 4GB
Music file playback MP3 / WMA
MP3 file supported format MP3: 8Kbs~320Kbs,
WMA: 64Kbs (class1) ~ 192Kbs
EQ modes Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Ultra Bass
S/N ratio > 85 dB
Power source Built-in rechargeable 130mAH Li-Polymer battery
Earphone output power (L) 5mW + (R ) 5mW (32 Ohm)
Battery life Maximum of 4 hours music playback time*
Certification CE, FCC, BSMI
Dimensions / Weight (L) 40 mm x (W) 30 mm x (D) 10 mm / 23g
Operating temperature -10°C ~ 40°C (14°F ~ 104°F)
Operating humidity 10 % ~ 75%
Support O/S Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Supported file system FAT, FAT32
Accessories Earphones, Quick Start Guide,
USB Cable,
Carrying bag.
z Note : Battery life will vary depending on temperature and usage.
The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement.

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