Tchibo 275 278 User manual

Instructions for use and guarantee
Tchibo GmbH D-22290 Hamburg • 60783HB43XI
MP3 Player

Contents
Dear Customer
Your new MP3 player is small and colourful
and thanks to its integrated clips you can
attach it just about anywhere. Try clipping it
onto your T-shirt, for example, or perhaps
onto your shirt collar, trouser pocket or
rucksack. The MP3 player plays to its
strengths - in other words, it plays great-
sounding music, plain and simple.
We hope you enjoy using this product.
Your Tchibo Team
4 About these instructions
5 Safety warnings
12 At a glance (features)
14 First-time use
14 Charging the rechargeable battery
15 Charging from the mains adapter
16 Charging from the computer
17 Connecting earphones

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18 Basic operation
18 Switching the device on
18 Switching the device off
18 Starting and pausing playback
19 Setting the volume
19 Skipping to the next/previous track
19 Forwarding and rewinding during a track
20 Activating and deactivating the
button lock
21 Selecting playback mode
22 Swapping between folders
23 Transferring files from a computer
23 System requirements
23 MSC (Mass Storage Class)
24 Connecting the MP3 player to a computer
27 Fault / remedy
30 Cleaning
31 Technical specifications
32 Disposal
35 Guarantee

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About these instructions
This product is equipped with safety features.
Nevertheless, read the safety warnings care-
fully and only use it as described in these
instructions to avoid accidental injury or
damage.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
If you pass on this product to someone else, be
sure to give them these instructions.
Symbols in these instructions:
The term DANGER warns against possible
severe injuries and danger to life.
The term WARNING warns against injuries
and serious material damage.
The term CAUTION warns against slight
injuries or damage.
This symbol warns against the risk of
injury due to electricity.
This symbol warns against the danger
of injury.

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This indicates supplementary
information.
Intended use
The MP3 player is intended for playing music
in MP3 or WMA format.
The device is designed for private use and is
not suitable for commercial purposes.
DANGER to children
• Children are not aware of the risks involved
when electronic appliances are handled
incorrectly. Therefore, keep children away
from the product.
• Keep packaging materials and the device
away from children.
There is a risk of suffocation and a danger
of children swallowing small parts!
Safety warnings

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DANGER due to electricity
• Do not immerse the mains adapter in water
or other liquids, and protect it from drip-
and splashwater - otherwise there is a risk
of electric shock.
• Only connect the MP3 player to the mains
adapter in dry indoor rooms.
• Do not put any containers filled with liquid,
such as vases, on or within close proximity
of the device or mains adapter. They could
topple over and the liquid impair the elec-
trical safety of the device.
• If connecting the device to the mains, use
only the enclosed mains adapter or a USB
cable to charge the MP3 player.
• Only connect the mains adapter to a
properly installed wall socket with a
voltage that complies with the mains
voltage of the technical data of the mains
adapter.

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• The wall socket used must be easily access-
ible so that the mains adapter can be
removed quickly if need be. Route the
USB cable in such a way as to ensure that
it cannot be tripped over.
• Unplug the mains adapter from the wall
socket
... if a fault occurs during operation,
... after use,
... in the event of a thunderstorm and
... before cleaning the appliance.
When doing so, always pull on the mains
adapter, not on the USB cable.
• The USB cable must not be kinked or
squashed. Keep it away from hot surfaces
and sharp edges.
• Discontinue using the mains adapter and
USB cable if they show visible signs of
damage or if the mains adapter has been
dropped.

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• Do not make any modifications to the
device. Only have repairs to the device or
mains adapter carried out at a specialist
workshop or the Service Centre. You
should not attempt to replace the
rechargeable battery yourself. Improper
repair may expose the user to considerable
hazards.
DANGER due to loud music
• Set the volume to low before putting on
earphones or headphones! Your hearing
may be damaged if exposed to prolonged
or sudden high volumes.
• Do not use the MP3 player if you are
actively negotiating road traffic. This is
prohibited as it endangers you and other
road users.
CAUTION – material damage
• Wait for a few minutes before connecting
the mains adapter if the device has been
moved from a cold to a warm room. The
condensation produced can, under certain

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circumstances, destroy the device. You can
connect the device safely as soon as it has
reached room temperature.
• Protect the MP3 player from moisture,
dust, high temperatures and direct sun-
light. Otherwise it may malfunction or the
electronics or casing be damaged.
• Do not drop the MP3 player or expose it to
sharp knocks.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
device.
• To avoid damage caused by overheating,
do not cover the device or mains adapter
during charging.

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• Do not expose the MP3 player to strong
magnetic fields. They can damage the
memory and stored data.
• Do not charge the rechargeable battery for
longer than 12 hours, this will damage it.
• Do not use caustic chemicals or aggressive
or abrasive cleaning agents for cleaning.
• Use only genuine accessories.
CAUTION – loss of data
• Do not disconnect the MP3 player from the
computer while files are being read,
written or deleted. Otherwise, data may be
damaged or lost.
• In unfortunate circumstances, the installa-
tion of new hardware on your computer
may crash the system or cause loss of
data. Close all open programmes and files
beforehand.

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Legal information:
Bear in mind the statutory regulations relating
to the use of pieces of music in WMA or MP3
format. You may only use your MP3 player to
write or copy files of which you are the author
or for which the authors or rights owners have
granted you the relevant rights of use. If you
breach these rights, the rights owners could
take action against this possible criminal
offence and sue you.

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Playback mode
switch:
normal
playback
random
playback
ON OFF
switch
Reduce volume –
Increase volume +
At a glance (features)
Button lock:
deactivate
activate
Orange indicator light
USB socket

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Also included in delivery
(not illustrated):
• Earphones
• USB cable
• Mains adapter
Earphone socket
Blue indicator light
Skip to the
previous track
Start/pause
playback
Skip to the
next track

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First-time use
Charging the rechargeable battery
• Charge the player fully before using it for
the first time.
• The battery must charge for two hours
before it reaches its full capacity.
• The device may heat up during charging;
this is normal. While the device is charging,
do not restrict the flow of air to the device
or the mains adapter by covering it with
newspapers, blankets or similar items.
• The rechargeable battery is charged by
means of the mains adapter or a computer.
The player cannot be operated while it is
charging. However, you can manage the
files on the player via the computer.
• The ambient temperature when charging
should be between +10°C and +40°C.
• The device will provide approx. 8 hours of
music playback with a fully charged bat-
tery. Length of playback depends, among
other factors, on the volume selected and
the ambient temperature.

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• The rechargeable battery may discharge
completely if the device is not used for a
prolonged period. Recharge it at least once
every six months, even if the device is not
being used, otherwise it will lose some of
its capacity.
Charging from the mains adapter
1. Insert the small USB
cable plug into the
USB socket on the
player.
2. Insert the large plug
into the socket on the
mains adapter.

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3. Connect the mains adapter to an easily
accessible wall socket. The orange indi-
cator light lights up continuously and the
blue indicator light flashes.
4. When the blue indicator light goes out, the
rechargeable battery has been fully
charged. Remove the mains adapter from
the wall socket.
5. Remove the USB cable from the
MP3 player.
Charging from the computer
As soon as the player is connected to a
switched on computer, the rechargeable
battery starts to charge. Refer to the section
“Connecting the MP3 player to a computer”
for information on how to do this and what to
look out for.

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Connecting earphones
Plug the earphone jack
plug into the earphone
connection socket
on the player.
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DANGER due to loud music
– risk of accidents and damage to
hearing
• The use of earphones at high volume
or for a very long period of time can
lead to permanent damage to hearing.
• Do not use the MP3 player if you are
actively negotiating road traffic.
This is prohibited as it endangers
you and other road users.

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Basic operation
Switching the device on
Slide the On/Off switch to ON.
The orange indicator light lights up.
The MP3 player now takes a brief moment
to boot up the operating system. Playback
then starts automatically.
Switching the device off
Slide the On/Off switch to OFF.
Starting and pausing playback
Press to start playback.
Press again to pause playback.
To resume playback, press again.
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Setting the volume
Press +or –to set the volume.
• A brief press changes the volume by one
step at a time.
• A long press changes the volume until you
release the button again, or until the
highest or lowest volume level has been
reached.
Skipping to the next/previous track
Next track: briefly press during
playback.
Previous track: briefly press during
playback.
Forwarding and rewinding during a track
Fast forward / fast rewind: press and hold
or during playback.
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Activating and deactivating the button lock
The button lock prevents you pressing the
buttons unintentionally.
Slide the button lock switch to to
activate the button lock.
Slide the button lock switch to to
deactivate the button lock.
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The fast forward or fast rewind will stop
automatically at the end or beginning of
the current track. You cannot move to
the next or previous track using these
buttons.