Sharper Image SMP552 User manual

SMP552
USER’S MANUAL
REPRODUCTOR MP4 CON PANTALLA TÁCTIL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO

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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GETTING TO KNOW THIS PLAYER
3. HOW TO CHARGE THIS PLAYER
4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1 POWER ON
4.2 POWER OFF
4.3 LOCK/UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD
4.4 TOUCH SCREEN
4.5 MEMORY EXPANSION
4.6 CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
4.7 REMOVING FROM COMPUTER
5. SYSTEM SETTINGS
5.1 LANGUAGE SETUP
5.2 PERSONAL SETUP
5.2.1 AUTO POWER OFF SETUP
5.2.2 SCREEN SAVER SETUP
5.2.3 BUTTON AUDIO
5.3 TIME SETUP
6. MUSIC AND VIDEO OPERATIONS
6.1 DOWNLOAD MP3 MUSIC ONTO THIS PLAYER
6.2 DOWNLOAD MP4 VIDEO FILES ONTO THIS PLAYER
6.3 PLAY MP3 MUSIC
6.4 PLAY MP4 VIDEOS
7. DOWNLOAD WEB VIDEO OPERATIONS
7.1 INSTALL VUÉ MEDIAMANAGER
7.2 DOWNLOAD VIDEOS
7.3 PLAY DOWNLOADED VIDEOS ON YOUR PLAYER
8. HOW TO CONVERT VIDEO FILES IN YOUR COMPUTER
9. ADDITIONAL FEATURES
9.1 AUDIO RECORDING
9.2 PHOTO VIEWER
9.3 GAME PLAYER
9.4 TEXT E-BOOK READER
9.5 DATE
10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN MEDIAMANAGER
11. SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
12. SAFETY & UPKEEP
13. FCC PART 15 STATEMENT
14. TRADEMARK STATEMENT

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing our products. This player is an
all-in-one device that can function as an MP3 music player, MP4 video
player, web video player, Photo viewer, Audio recorder, Game player and
text e-book reader. The 2.8-inch touch-panel TFT-LCD screen allows you
to operate this player easily.
It is easy and safe to enjoy video playing now! In the package, you will
find a vué MediaManager software mini CD, which helps you to
download video clips and play in your player. You do not need to
download MP4 videos from unfamiliar Internet websites with
troublesome procedures with this player.
Before using your player, please make sure you check the contents
of your package. It should include the following accessories:
A USB cable
Ear buds
A Software mini CD
AC power charger, 100V~240V universal voltage
This user manual
Quick-start guide
A stylus (housed in player)
Please read this manual carefully to obtain the best possible
performance from this player. Please keep this manual for future
reference.

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2. GETTING TO KNOW THIS PLAYER

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3. HOW TO CHARGE THIS PLAYER
PLEASE FULLY CHARGE THIS PLAYER BEFORE FIRST TIME USE.
IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS TO FULLY CHARGE.
3.1 You are able to charge your player from power outlet by using the
enclosed USB cable and AC adapter or charge from your computer by
using the USB cable only.
3.2 When battery is charging, the battery icon on the LCD screen will be
in running status.
3.3 This player is designed with an over-charging protection electronic
circuit. However we still recommed you remove it after it is fully charged.
4. BASIC OPERATIONS
4.1 POWER ON: Slide the master
power switch to the ON position and
press the power button for 3 seconds.
This will turn power ON.
4.2 POWER OFF: Press the power
button for 3 seconds to turn power OFF.
NOTE: Always slide the master power
switch to the OFF position after turning power off. This will enable longer
battery life to your player.
4.3 LOCK/UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD (When powered ON): Pressing
the power button will lock the keyboard. Press again to unlock it.
4.4 TOUCH SCREEN: This player features a 2.8-inch high sensitivity
touch-panel TFT-LCD screen. You are able to operate it by using the
stylus or your fingertip to click on the panel.
4.4.1 To select menu, click once.
4.4.2 To confirm any setup change, click twice.
NOTE:
- The accuracy and sensitivity may be interfered and affected
by temperature, humidity or other factors; you may need to
calibrate the LCD panel manually if the accuracy is not ideal.

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- The touch panel deploys the latest Pressure Sensor technology. To
detect, always click with some applied pressure for best performance.
TO CALIBRATE
- Click Calibrate button from main menu.
- The screen will display three pictures.
- Follow and tap each picture to complete calibration.
NOTE: In very rare cases if the LCD accuracy is not ideal and you are not
able to click the Calibrate button on screen, click any place on screen
and press the OK button for 3 seconds, the above screen will appear.
4.5 MEMORY EXPANSION: This player has a built-in 2GB internal
memory (there is around 1.8GB memory space available to store music
or video files). To expand the memory to increase the amount of music
and length of videos, use any MicroSD card, which can be purchased at
mass retail stores. This player supports MicroSD cards up to 8GB
capacity.
The internal memory and the MicroSD card is an independent memory
disk. The internal memory is set as C: disk and the MicroSD card (if
placed) is set as D: disk in this player. You can browse disk information
from the Files button on main menu. If this player is connected to your
computer, it works as a USB mass storage device and the memory disk
will become part of your computer memory disk.
INSERTING MEMORY CARD: Place the MicroSD card and slightly push
the card into the socket to use the card.
REMOVING MEMORY CARD: Slightly push the MicroSD card until it
clicks. The card will be ejected automatically.

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NOTE: Only insert and remove the MicroSD card when your player is
powered OFF. Otherwise it could cause a loss or damage of the files
stored in your player.
4.6 CONNECTING TO COMPUTER: This player works as a USB mass
storage device when connected to the USB port of your computer. When
connected to computer, a USB mass storage prompt will be activated
automatically. You can save the files from your player to the computer or
vice versa.
4.6.1 If the USB mass storage prompt is not activated automatically, you
can activate it from your desk manager.
4.6.2 THIS PLAYER PACKAGE CONTAINS VUÉ MEDIAMANAGER
AND MP4 TOOL SOFTWARE CD. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOUR FIRST TIME
CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER.
Execute the vué MP4 PLAYER Setup program and install the vué
MediaManager software by following the Installation Wizard.

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4.6.3 After the vué MediaManager is installed when the player is
connected to your computer, the vué MediaManager program will be
activated automatically. The software main screen is listed as below
figure.
4.7 REMOVING FROM COMPUTER: We recommend you to safely
remove your player each time, before you unplug the player from
computer. Otherwise you may cause unrecoverable corruption to the
player, its program files, or your data inside the player.
4.7.1 To “safely remove hardware”, point and
click on icon on the bottom (which is
located on the bottom right corner of your tool
bar). Right click on your mouse, and a USB
device list will appear on screen.
4.7.2 Highlight this device and click on the
STOP button, another prompt will appear to
confirm removal. Press OK to confirm. It is
now safe to unplug.
5. SYSTEM SETTINGS
5.1 LANGUAGE SETUP
Go to SETTINGS LANGUAGE SELECT menu. You can
select your preferred language from the list.

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5.2 PERSONAL SETUP
5.2.1 AUTO POWER OFF SETUP
Go to SETTINGS PERSONAL SETUP AUTO POWER OFF menu.
You can set up a preferred time that will automatically power off your
player. The factory default setting is to disable the auto power off function.
5.2.2 SCREEN SAVER SETUP
Go to SETTINGS PERSONAL SETUP SCREEN SAVER menu. You
can set up a preferred time that will automatically shut the LCD screen for
longer battery life performance. If the player is in screen saving mode,
clicking on the screen will activate the LCD screen. The factory default
setting is to disable the screen saver function.
5.2.3 BUTTON AUDIO
Go to SETTINGS PERSONAL SETUP BUTTON AUDIO menu. You
can turn the button audio on or off as you desire. The factory default
setting is to turn button audio on.
5.3 TIME SETUP
Go to SETTING PERSONAL SETUP TIME SETUP menu to set up
the time and date.
6. MUSIC & VIDEO OPERATIONS
YOU MUST HAVE MP3 MUSIC OR MP4 VIDEO FILES IN YOUR
COMPUTER. SOME VIDEO FILES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE
PLAYED IN YOUR PLAYER. THEREFORE WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND YOU TO CONVERT YOUR MP4 VIDEO FILES BY
USING THE ENCLOSED MP4 SOFTWARE TOOL, BEFORE
DOWNLOADING THE VIDEO FILES TO YOUR PLAYER.
6.1 DOWNLOAD MP3 MUSIC ONTO THIS PLAYER: When
your player is connected to your computer, mass storage disk
function will automatically be activated. Copy the MP3 files in
your computer and transfer the files onto the AUDIO folder of
your player.

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6.2 DOWNLOAD MP4 VIDEO FILES ONTO THIS PLAYER:
When your player is connected to your computer, mass
storage disk function will be activated automatically. Copy the
MP4 video files in the computer and transfer the files onto the
VIDEO folder of your player.
6.3 PLAY MP3 MUSIC: Click the Music icon on the LCD
screen to enter music menu. Select the song you want to play.
6.3.1 VOLUME UP/DOWN: Click the Speaker icon to enter volume
adjustment mode. Then drag the volume toolbar to adjust volume up or
down.
6.3.2 START/PAUSE: Click the Play icon to start music playing.
Click again to pause.
6.3.3 EQUALIZER: Click on the word to access equalizer.
There are 5 different modes NORMAL, CLASS, ROCK, POP, and JAZZ.
6.3.4 REPEAT MODE: Click on repeat mode. There are 4 different
modes.
6.3.5 PREVIOUS/NEXT: Click previous or next song.
NOTE: This player is built-in with high quality speakers. If earphones are
not plugged in, the sound will come out from the speaker.
6.4 PLAY MP4 VIDEO: Click the Video icon on the LCD
screen to enter video menu. Select the video you want to play.

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7. DOWNLOAD WEB VIDEO OPERATIONS
THIS PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO FROM SELECT
INTERNET SITES AND PLAY IN YOUR PLAYER. YOU ARE ABLE TO
DOWNLOAD VIDEO CLIPS BY USING THE VUÉ MEDIAMANAGER
SOFTWARE WHEN YOUR PLAYER CONNECTS TO YOUR
COMPUTER. *User should check web site terms of service before
downloading video.
7.1 INSTALL VUÉ MEDIAMANAGER
Connecting your player to computer, the vué MP4 PLAYER Setup Disk
prompt will be activated automatically. Execute the vué MP4 PLAYER
Setup program and install the vué MediaManager software by following
the Installation Wizard.
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NOTE: If the vué MP4 PLAYER Setup Disk prompt is not activated
automatically, please start the installation procedure manually by using
the following steps,
Step 1: Enter the autorun directory of the software disk.

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Step 2: Double click the autorun.exe icon to activate installation
procedure.
7.2 DOWNLOAD VIDEOS
7.2.1 Once the software has been installed, connect your player to your
computer, and the vué MediaManager program will be activated
automatically.
NOTE: If you are not able to activate the vué MediaManager program,
please remove your player, reboot your computer and try again.
7.2.2 You are able to download video clips by following the instructions
listed below:
- Click the Select Internet Sites button.
- Copy the URL video link of the video you want to download from the

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streaming website and paste the URL video link to the video downloader.
- Click the Save as button to rename the video (if desired).
- Click the Download Now button to start.
NOTE: Clicking on the HELP button will also show you how to download.
7.2.3 Once done, the video will be stored in your player.
7.3 PLAY DOWNLOADED VIDEOS ON YOUR PLAYER
Disconnect your player from computer. Turn your player ON
and click to the VuéVideo icon in the main menu. You are able
to play the videos you have downloaded, anywhere, anytime,
NO VIDEO CONVERSION NEEDED!
8. HOW TO CONVERT VIDEO FILES IN YOUR COMPUTER
8.1 Install the MP4 Tool.
8.2 Activate the MP4 Tool program by clicking the MP4 Tool
icon on your computer screen or program list.
8.3 Click the “File” button on MP4 Tool program and click the “Convert”
button to start video conversion.

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8.4 After the MP4 video files converted, it will be stored in your computer.
You can download it to your player.
9. ADDITIONAL FEATURES
9.1 AUDIO RECORDING
9.1.1 Click the Record icon to enter audio recorder mode. You
can record voice into WAV audio file.
9.1.2 The recorded audio files will be saved in the
AUDIO/RECORD folder.
9.2 PHOTO VIEWER
This player is able to play JPEG photo files. Click the Photo
icon to play photos you stored in this player.
NOTE: the photo quality displayed may differ subject to photo resolution.
9.3 GAME PLAYER
This player is also a game player. Click the Games icon to
enter game player mode and then select the game you want to
play.

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9.4 TEXT E-BOOK READER
This player is also an text e-book reader. You can read text
files in this player.
9.5 DATE
This player also has view-only calendar feature.
10. ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN MEDIAMANAGER
10.1 PLAY VIDEOS STORED IN YOUR PLAYER
The vué MediaManager program allows you to play the videos stored in
your MP4 player. If you store videos in the VIDEO/RECORD directory of
your player, click the OPEN VIDEO FOLDER (or )
button, and the video thumbnails will be displayed automatically.
10.2 PLAY PHOTOS STORED IN YOUR PLAYER
The vué MediaManager program allows you to play the photos stored in
your MP4 player. If you store videos in the IMAGE/RECORD directory of
your player, and click the OPEN PHOTO FOLDER (or
) button, the photo thumbnails will be displayed automatically.

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10.3 PLAY VIDEOS OR PHOTOS IN YOUR COMPUTER
The vué MediaManager program allows you to play the videos and
photos stored in your computer. Click the SELECT DIRECTORY
button and select the directory you want to use.
Thumbnails of photo and video will be displayed automatically.
10.4 EDIT YOUR VIDEOS
The vué MediaManager program allows you to edit videos stored in your
MP4 player. Click EDIT (or ) button, and the video
editor will be activated.
Video Editor
Video Processing: to adjust brightness and contrast to the
selected video.
Video Logo Effect: to add text logo on the selected video.
Video Trimming: use the pointer to set the video length
Click or to set video length.
Please note the edited video will be renamed as “original file
name + with Video Effect” unless you click “the Rename as…”
box to assign a different file name.
Click “Apply Video Effect & Save” to save the edited video.
10.5 EDIT YOUR PHOTOS
The vué MediaManager program allows you to edit photos stored in your
player. Click EDIT (or ) button to activate the
photo editor.
Photo Editor –this software helps you add versatile effects to your
photos. Each photo editing function has on-screen text description to
make your editing easy and fun.
10.6 TO SHARE YOUR VIDEOS TO YOUTUBE
The vué MediaManager program allows you to share your videos. Click
the SHARE VIDEOS button, and the video sharing
program will be activated. To proceed with video sharing, you must have
Internet connection on your computer. *User should refer to YouTube’s

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terms of service.
Video upload
- Click the Online Video Sharing button to activate Online Video Sharing.
- Click the “Upload to YouTube”button to activate YouTube Uploader.
- Key in the User name and Password of your YouTube Account.
- Click the “Upload to YouTube” button, and the selected video will start
uploading to YouTube.

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NOTE:
- Please keep your internet connection online when uploading video to
YouTube.
- It will take time to upload video, especially for large size file. Please be
patient.
10.7 SHARE YOUR VIDEOS AND PHOTOS BY EMAIL
The vué MediaManager program allows you to share your videos and
photos by email. Click the Email Video Sharing button, and the Email
Video Sharing program will be activated.
Key in your account and the recipient’s e-mail account details, and click
“Send”.

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NOTE:
1. If you do not know the SMTP server address of your email account,
please contact your email service provider. The port number is usually
fixed at 25, unless your service provider has a special assignment on
it.
2. We do not recommend you send video mail with a big video clip (i.e.
over 3MB), as some mail servers may not be able to handle larger
capacity emails.
11. SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
LCD display
2.8-inch TFT-LCD, touch-panel screen
Internal memory
2GB NAND flash memory chip. (The memory capacity
users can use is approx. 1.8GB and the actual capacity
will differ in every unit)
External memory
MicroSD card, up to 8GB capacity
Music format
MP3, WMA
Video format
Motion JPEG AVI, MPEG1/2/4 AVI, QuickTime, 3GP,
VOB, DAT, MOV
*Video conversion by the bundled MP4 Tool software is
needed
Photo format
JPEG
e-book format
TEXT
Power source
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Audio input
Built-in microphone
Audio output
3.5mm earphone port, speaker
USB port
Mini USB type, USB2.0
Dimension
3-5/8" x 2-3/16" x 9/16"
Net weight
Approx. 75g
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Computer Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows
Vista (32bit), Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.4.3 or higher
- The enclosed vué MediaManager software works with computers in
Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32bit) and Windows 7.
- USB port
- CD ROM (if installing software from the enclosed software CD)

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12. SAFETY AND UPKEEP
Never attempt to fix the device yourself by opening and disassembling
the unit as this will affect the service life of this product.
When cleaning the screen please use a soft dry cloth.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Do not expose the device to damp or moist conditions.
Do not dispose of this product in an incinerator. The battery inside this
product may explode or leak.
Do not place near sharp objects as the screen can be easily scratched.
When the device is not in use turn the power OFF to preserve the
battery power.
This device uses a Lithium battery. When the battery is low, please
charge the battery using the AC Power charger or USB cable supplied,
and to connect it to the USB port of a computer.
13. FCC PART 15 STATEMENT
This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation and is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that maycause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular