MSI Mega Player 521 256MB User manual

MSI
MEGA PLAYER 521
User’s Guide

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1. Introduction....................................................................................... 7
How to Use This Guide ................................................................................ 8
Unpack..........................................................................................................9
Chapter 2. Getting Started ................................................................................ 10
Overview .................................................................................................... 10
OLED Display............................................................................................ 11
Normal Playback Mode .................................................................... 11
Record Mode..................................................................................... 13
Pedometer Function .......................................................................... 13
Operation Menu ................................................................................ 13
Volume Adjustment........................................................................... 14
Li-ion Battery Recharging .......................................................................... 14
Battery Consumption Reference ....................................................... 15
Hold Switch................................................................................................ 15
Screen Saver ............................................................................................... 15
Sport Clip Earphone ................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation........................................................... 18
Connecting MEGA PLAYER 521 to Your Computer................................. 18
Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only .......................................... 18
Install Utilities ............................................................................................ 19
Using the Utilities....................................................................................... 20
Firmware Updating ........................................................................... 20
Formatting MEGA PLAYER 521 ..................................................... 22

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Editing Startup Logo......................................................................... 22
Chapter 4. Basic Usage ...................................................................................... 23
Power On and Off....................................................................................... 23
Adding or Deleting Sound Tracks (Files)................................................... 24
Adding Sound Tracks (Files) ............................................................ 24
Deleting a Track (File) ...................................................................... 25
Deleting All Tracks (Files)................................................................ 25
Music Playback .......................................................................................... 26
Normal Playback............................................................................... 26
Select the Next or Previous Track (File) ........................................... 26
Fast-Forward or Rewind ................................................................... 27
Volume Adjustment........................................................................... 27
Creating or Removing a Folder .................................................................. 27
Editing Play List......................................................................................... 28
Selecting or Deselecting a folder ...................................................... 28
Selecting or Deselecting a song (file) ............................................... 29
Selecting Music Mode ................................................................................ 30
EQ Settings................................................................................................. 31
SRS (Sound Retrieval System)................................................................... 32
Repeat Settings ........................................................................................... 33
Voice Recorder ........................................................................................... 34
Recording Voice................................................................................ 34
Playing a Recorded Voice File .......................................................... 35
Deleting a Recorded Voice File......................................................... 35
Deleting All recorded Voice Files ..................................................... 36
Language Learning Function...................................................................... 37

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Stopwatch Function .................................................................................... 38
Stopwatch 38
Countdown Stopwatch ...................................................................... 39
Zeroizing the Stopwatch ................................................................... 41
Memorizing the Stopwatch Record................................................... 41
Recalling the memorized Stopwatch Record .................................... 42
Leaving the STOPWATCH Mode ..................................................... 42
Pedometer Function.................................................................................... 43
Setting the Weight and Stride............................................................ 43
Starting the Pedometer ...................................................................... 44
Memorizing the Pedometer Record .................................................. 45
Recalling the memorized Pedometer Record .................................... 46
Leaving the PEDOMETER Mode .................................................... 46
Meaning of the PEDOMETER icons................................................ 47
Operation Menus ........................................................................................ 47
Other Settings ............................................................................................. 52
Power Off 52
Record Rate....................................................................................... 52
Language 53
Startup Logo...................................................................................... 54
Screen Saver...................................................................................... 55
USB Flash Disk .......................................................................................... 55
Appendix A. Specifications................................................................................ 57
Appendix B. Driver and Utilities CD................................................................ 58
Install MEGA PLAYER 521 Driver.................................................. 58
Install Screen Editor.......................................................................... 58

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Install Adobe Acrobat Reader ........................................................... 58
Read MEGA PLAYER 521 User Manual ......................................... 58
Explore CD-ROM............................................................................. 58
Appendix C. Screen Editor................................................................................ 59
Editing Startup Logo......................................................................... 59

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
5. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Guide.
The equipment has been dropped and been damaged.
6. The power adapter should NOT be used on any other devices.
7. If any failure occurred to MEGA PLAYER 521, press the REC[y] button
and A-B button at the same time to reset the system, and then press the
/abutton to power on the system.
8. Do not change the default folders in the MEGA PLAYER 521, or the
device might function abnormally.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on becoming a new user of MEGA PLAYER 521. The new
MEGA PLAYER 521 will improve the convenience of storing your personal
data and the enjoyment of using various audio functions. We are proud to tell
our users that MEGA PLAYER 521 is thoroughly tested and certified by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
MEGA PLAYER 521 is a high performance portable digital audio player that
enables users not only to play MP3 or WMA audio files, and record voice
whenever needed, but also to store personal data in the memory of this device.
Besides, this MEGA PLAYER 521 also works as a stopwatch and a pedometer
to give users more fun of exercising.
Here are the main features:
Digital Audio Player – supports MP3 and WMA audio files playback.
Voice Recorder – provides synchronous recording function for voice.
Language Learning Function – enables users to repeat particular section
during normal playback. With this function, users will be able to pay
attention on the repeated playback to learn language.
Pedometer – helps users to count how many steps you have taken and how
many calories your walk or run has burned. In order to achieve the
accuracy of how many steps recorded, users are required to wear the
MEGA PLAYER 521 on their upper arm or waist. However, please be
informed that the accuracy may vary due to different weight, stride, or
unsteady vibration.
Stopwatch – allows users to use MEGA PLAYER 521 as a stopwatch.
USB Flash Disk – allows users to store data in MEGA PLAYER 521.
The MEGA PLAYER 521 provides Changeable Startup logo, you can edit,
convert, and store personalized startup logos. The MEGA PLAYER 521 also

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provides Screen Saver which will run automatically to protect the OLED
screen.
Thank you for choosing MEGA PLAYER 521. We hope you will continue to
turn to us for quality products as your personal needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your MEGA PLAYER 521. We assume that those users whose
operating system is at least Windows 98 or 98SE are familiar with their OS, and
are capable to follow the step-by-step instructions to install the driver of MEGA
PLAYER 521. For users who are not able to manage the operating system
properly, it is suggested to learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to
your Microsoft Windows manual before installing the provided driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, tells you the descriptions of all the accessories of
MEGA PLAYER 521. Please check if you have all the accessories included
when you open the packing box. If any item is damaged or missing, please
contact the vendor where you purchased MEGA PLAYER 521 directly.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, introduces the function keys on MEGA PLAYER
521, the OLED Display status in different mode, and how to recharge the
built-in Li-ion battery.
Chapter 3, Driver and Utility Installation, describes how to install MEGA
PLAYER 521 and the specially designed utility for your new MEGA
PLAYER 521.

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Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to use MEGA PLAYER 521 in various
ways. It is recommended to read this chapter carefully before using MEGA
PLAYER 521.
Appendix A, Specification, provides the specification and accessories of
MEGA PLAYER 521.
Unpack
Please unpack your MEGA PLAYER 521 and check that the following
accessories are complete with nothing missing.
MEGA PLAYER 521 (Portable Digital Audio Player)
Sport Clip earphones with extension cable
USB Connector
USB Extension Cable
AC Adapter (optional)
Carrying case with two armbands (armband size: XS~M; M~XL)
Driver Disk (User’s Manual included)
Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 2. Getting Started
Overview
1. Power On/Off Press and hold to Power On or Power Off the
MEGA PLAYER 521.
Play/Pause In music playback mode, press to play or to pause
the playback.
2. 5-way MENU button Press the button and then push it to the right or to
the left to make various adjustment in operation
setting mode.
Volume +/- Push it up/down to increase/ decrease volume level.
Fast-Forward/Rewind While playing a sound track, push to right / left and
hold the MENU button to do fast-forward or rewind;
push to left once can go to beginning of the playing
A-B