Toshiba MEGF60S User manual

●Thank you for purchasing a Toshiba gigabeat Mobile Audio Player.
●Please read this manual carefully before using your gigabeat Mobile
Audio Player to ensure correct use of the product.
●After reading the manual, keep it for future reference.
Toshiba Mobile Audio Player
Model: MEGF60 / MEGF40 / MEGF20 / MEGF10
Owner’s Manual
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the image of the MEGF60, MEGF40.
 TOSHIBA CORPORATION 2005
Printed in China
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Product Name : MOBILE AUDIO PLAYER
Model Number(s) :
MEGF60, MEGF40, MEGF20, MEGF10
FCC Notice
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, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached
to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals
not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and
TV reception. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not
expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions :
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Contact:
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your
equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according
to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as
follows:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions (Continued from the previous page)
Precautions for Use
Should you notice any abnormality such as odor, smoke or overheating,
turn off the power and disconnect the AC adapter. Continuing to use the
product may result in fire, electric shock or burn, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
If water or other foreign object should enter the equipment, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC adapter. Continuing to use the product
may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
If you have dropped the product or damaged its top panel, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC adapter. Continuing to use the product
may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product. It may result in fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not cause metals to contact the product or any inflammable objects
to enter the product. Do not cause foreign objects to enter or drop into
the holes in the terminals and other openings or gaps. It may result in
fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Turn off the power and refrain from using the product on an airplane, in
a hospital or other place where use of the product is prohibited. Using
the product in these places may affect systems of operation, the
functioning of medical equipment, resulting in an accident and possibly
serious injury.
Do not use the product in a place that is exposed to water. Doing so may
result in fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury. Be
particularly cautious when using the product in rain, snow or on beach
or other waterfront area.
Do not use the product in a bathroom or shower. Doing so may result in
fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not touch the power cable or main unit while in a thunderstorm.
Doing so may result in electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not operate the product while walking, driving a car, or riding a
motorcycle.You may fall or cause a traffic accident, possibly resulting in
serious injury. You cannot hear sounds from the surrounding
environment, which may lead to an unexpected accident, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Be careful not to let a small child play with the plastic bag used to wrap
the product. The child may place the bag over his/her head or swallow it,
resulting in suffocation.
Should you notice leaking fluid or odor from the product, immediately
move it away from any source of fire. The fluid from the product is
leaking from the built-in battery. In the event of battery leakage, the fluid
may ignite and cause explosion, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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Do not charge the built-in battery other than by the specified method.
Doing so may result in fire, explosion or electric shock, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
Do not charge or discharge the product near fire or under the hot sun.
The built-in battery may leak, resulting in ignition or explosion, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not use the product in a humid or steamy environment, nor use it in a
place that is dusty or subject to lamp soot. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Remove the cables when moving the product. Failure to do so may
damage the cables, resulting in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
Disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the product. Cleaning the
product with the AC adapter still connected may result in electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM on a music CD player. Doing so may
damage the headphones or speaker or injure your ears, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Should you discover leakage from the product, do not touch the fluid.
The leakage from the product is fluid from the built-in battery. If battery
fluid should enter the eye or contact the skin, eye injury or skin damage
may result. If battery fluid should enter your eye, rinse thoroughly with
clean water and seek immediate medical advice. If battery fluid should
adhere to your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it away with clean
water.
Do not place the product in a hot place. Placing the product under direct
sunlight, in a closed car, near a stove, etc., may result in heat generation
or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. The product may also break
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not subject the display surface to impact. Doing so may result in a
damaged display, broken glass or leaking fluid possibly resulting in
serious injury. If fluid should enter your eye or adhere to your body or
clothes, immediately rinse it away with clean water. If fluid should come
in contact with your eye, rinse with clear water and seek immediate
medical advice from a doctor.
Store the product in a place out of the reach of small children. Failure to
do so may result in injury or accident.
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Do not place the product on, or cover it with, a cloth or cushion. The
buildup of heat may cause the top panel to deform or result in fire
possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the product in a well-ventilated
place.
Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact. The product may
be damaged, or fire or electric shock may result, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
Do not swing the product around when transporting or carrying it. The
product may strike a person or object, resulting in injury.
If you should experience an abnormal sensation on your skin,
immediately stop using the product and consult a dermatologist. In rare
occasions the materials or surface treatments used in this product may
cause itchiness, rash, eczema, etc., depending on the user’s physical
constitution or health condition.
When using the headphones, be careful not to listen at excessive
volume. Listening to very loud sound levels may adversely affect hearing
ability.
AC Adapter
Connect the power plug of the AC cable to a power outlet in the home.
Using a power source other than 100 to 240 VAC may result in fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the AC adapter. Doing
so may cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Occasionally disconnect the power plug and clean it if dirt or dust has
adhered to the prongs or the mounting surface of the prongs. The
insulation of the power plug may decrease, resulting in fire possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not cover the AC adapter with a cushion or place it near a heater or
on a carpet when the adapter is conducting current. Doing so may result
in fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not subject the AC adapter’s power cable to any of the following:
●Scratching, extending or otherwise modifying, or heating
●Pulling, placing below a heavy object, or pinching
●Bending with force, twisting or bundling
Doing so may result in fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter with any device other than the
product. Using the AC adapter for any other purpose may result in fire or
damage, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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Insert the power plug firmly into the power outlet. If the power plug is not
fully inserted, fire or electric shock may result, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
When removing the power plug from the power outlet, do not pull
directly on the cable. Always hold the plug to remove it. Pulling the plug
by the cable may damage the cable or plug, resulting in fire or electric
shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand. Doing so
may result in electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
If the product will not be used for a prolonged period, such as when you
are traveling, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet to ensure
safety. Should the product experience a circuit failure, fire may result,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Use the supplied AC adapter and AC cable. Using an AC adapter or AC
cable other than the specified part may result in fire, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
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Contents
Welcome
●Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 3
●Contents ...................................................................................................................... 8
●Welcome ...................................................................................................................... 9
●Important Information on Use .................................................................................... 10
●AC Adapter ................................................................................................................ 14
●Key Product features ................................................................................................. 15
Getting Ready
●Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 16
●Names and Functions of the Parts ............................................................................ 20
●Display Windows ....................................................................................................... 26
●Charging the Built-in Battery ..................................................................................... 30
●Direct Charging from the AC Adapter ............................................................................. 30
●Charge Using the USB CRADLE .................................................................................... 31
●Charge with Connected to PC Using USB Cable ........................................................... 31
Using the Product
●Turning the Power ON/OFF ....................................................................................... 33
●Turning the Power ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 33
●Playing Music Tracks ................................................................................................. 34
●Playing the Track Selected .............................................................................................. 35
●Stopping Playback .......................................................................................................... 36
●Controlling the Volume .................................................................................................... 36
●Fast Forward/Reverse ..................................................................................................... 37
●Skip Forward or Back ...................................................................................................... 37
●Skip to the Next Album ................................................................................................... 37
●Setting the Play Mode ............................................................................................... 38
●Setting the Equalizer Mode ....................................................................................... 40
●Adjustments When “USER”Has Been Selected ............................................................. 42
●Bookmarking .............................................................................................................. 44
●Viewing Bookmarked Tracks ........................................................................................... 45
●Playing All of the Tracks that were Registered to the Bookmark ..................................... 45
●Playing Back Playlists ................................................................................................ 46
●Moving Tracks to the Recycle Bin .............................................................................. 47
●Viewing the Tracks in the Recycle Bin ............................................................................ 48
●Deleting the Tracks in the Recycle Bin ............................................................................ 48
●Viewing Track Information .......................................................................................... 50
●Playing Intro ............................................................................................................... 51
●Changing Screen Themes ......................................................................................... 52
●Displaying Images (Photo Viewer) ............................................................................. 54
●Set the Full-Screen Display ............................................................................................ 54
●Running the Slideshow ................................................................................................... 55
●Setting an Image as the Background .............................................................................. 56
●Output of Audio from An Audio System ..................................................................... 57
●Backing up Data to the gigabeat ............................................................................... 58
Other Helpful Information
●Track Selection and Playback Sequence ................................................................... 60
●Changing/Checking Settings ..................................................................................... 62
●Setting Time Zone .......................................................................................................... 64
●Setting DATE/TIME ......................................................................................................... 65
●Terminology ............................................................................................................... 66
●Error Message List .................................................................................................... 67
●Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 68
●Specifications ............................................................................................................ 69
● License Information on the Software Used in the TOSHIBA Mobile Audio Player ............. 71
●Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 72
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This manual describes the basic operations of the gigabeat. For additional information, refer
to the Owner’s Manual-“gigabeat room”.
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications,
is subject to change without notice.
•The gigabeat is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Plus Touch, gigabeat room,
and RipRec are trademarks of Toshiba Corporation.
•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
•WOW, SRS and (•) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
•The product names referred to in this manual may be registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective companies.
Supplied accessories
The gigabeat ships with the following accessories. Confirm that all items are included in the
package.
AC adapter
Wired remote control
(Supplied with the
MEGF60, MEGF40)
●Owner’s Manual (this document)
● Owner’s Manual-“gigabeat room”
●QUICK START GUIDE
●End-User License Agreement
●Product Registration Card
●STOP SHEET
Software CD-ROM
(TOSHIBA gigabeat room
Applications Software CD)
USB cable
USB CRADLEAC cable
Contents of the Owner's Manual
HOLD
Trademarks
EARBUDS
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Important Information on Use
Handling the Product
Do not subject the product to strong impact, as it may damage the
product or destroy the recorded data.
Do not apply unnecessary force to the product's display surface, as it
may damage the display.
Placing the product in a bag along with hard objects may damage the
product in the event of contact with those objects.
Do not spray insecticide or apply other volatile chemicals on or around
the product. Also, avoid keeping a rubber or PVC product in contact with
the product for a long period. The surface color may change or the
exterior coating may peel off.
Do not place the product in a trouser pocket, etc. When you sit down,
the product may receive strong impact and sustain damage.
Do not forcibly press in the Plus Touch. A strong force will be exerted on
the internal parts and may damage them.
Location of Use
Using this product near a radio, television, cellular phone, etc., may
cause radio interference. If interference should occur, move the product
away from such appliances/devices.
Condensation
Water droplets may form on the surface of the product after the product
has been carried into a warm place directly from a cold place or when a
cold room where the product is used is heated quickly. In such cases,
water droplets may also be present inside the product, so do not turn on
the power but wait for approximately one hour. Failure to do so may
result in damage, malfunction or loss of recorded data.
Cleaning the Product
To clean the exterior, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Never use benzine or thinner, as it may cause discoloration or damage
to the finish.
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions for the
cleaning cloth you're using.
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