Olympus m:robe MR-100 Manuel utilisateur

ENGLISH

USER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L´UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

HDD Music Player

Lecteur audio avec disque dur

Reproductor de música en disco duro

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

MR-100

m:robe

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Product Name : DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

Model Number : m:robe MR-100

Trade Name : OLYMPUS

Responsible Party :

Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville,

NY 11747-9058 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

FCC Notice

• Radio and Television Interference

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment. 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 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:

- Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied

cables should be used to connect this product to other products.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to

operate.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for

safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark players are intended

for sales in Europe.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100.

The reference manuals for your m:robe consist of the following two guides. To ensure correct and safe use of

your m:robe, please read the manuals before using your m:robe and refer to them whenever necessary during

use.

QUICK START GUIDE

Contains instructions for setup.

You can start using your m:robe immediately after reading this guide.

USER’S MANUAL (this manual)

Contains a description of all m:robe functions.

Use this manual to get the most out of the features and functions of your m:robe.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service

center with the product name and model number for the latest information.

• While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any errors, omissions, or points

which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center.

• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use. It may not be

transferred without permission.

• Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper

use of this product.

• Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of data resulting from malfunction of this

product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason.

• Illustrations in this manual may not be same as the actual product.

QUICK START GUIDE

• m:robe • Headphones • Cradle

• Dedicated

USB cable

• AC adapter • AC cord

• Extension cable

(for headphones)

• m:trip Software

CD-ROM

• USER’S MANUAL

• QUICK START

GUIDE (this guide)

• Warranty card

HDD Music

Player

MR-100

m:robe

Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS HDD Music Player-m:robe MR-100. This

Quick Start Guide contains instructions for setup prior to use of this product.

You can start using this product immediately after reading this guide. For more details

on operations and settings, refer to the supplied “USER’S MANUAL.”

Checking the contents

User registration

To stay informed of important updates and news regarding your Olympus

product, be sure to register your purchase online.

Use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Music/Photo Organization

Software “m:trip“, on your PC. After installing, click [

OK

]

on

the

registration screen to register your purchase.

ENGLISH

USER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L´UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

HDD Music Player

Lecteur audio avec disque dur

Reproductor de música en disco duro

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

MR-100

m:robe

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Introduction

Voluntary radio interference control

• This equipment is a Class B digital device based on the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for

Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This equipment is designed for use in a home

environment, but it may cause interference to radio or television reception if used in the vicinity of the

receiver.

• Use of this product may be restricted in places in such as an aircraft or hospital; follow regulations regarding

usage of this product in such places.

• Use of a cable other than that specified herein when connecting the equipment may result in VCCI limits

being exceeded. Use only the specified cable.

Trademarks/Fonts

• m:robe and m:trip are trademarks of OLYMPUS CORPORATION.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective

owners.

• The screen fonts used by this product belong to Ricoh corporation.

Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)

By the Copyright Act, any music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright

holder's permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized on the Internet, or converted

into MP3 or WMA files for the purpose of commercial business or sale.

A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits

the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music

distribution services.

You can transfer the WMA file with DRM to m:robe by using the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software

“m:trip.” In case of music files that you purchased from online music distribution service, the number of times

you can transfer to m:robe may be restricted.

About sample tracks incorporated into this product

The copyrights of the sample tracks are owned by the artists or their suppliers.

These sample materials may not be reproduced or used for profit and may not be transferred or resold to third

parties.

Failure to comply with these limitations may result in penalties for infringement of copyrights.

Olympus accepts no responsibility in cases where these copyrights are violated.

About stored music

Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to loss or inability to play back music data resulting

from malfunction of this product or your PC.

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How to use this manual

This manual contains a table of contents and index which allows you to immediately refer to a function you

would like to use or find information on.

Searching from the table of contents (g page 7)

The titles in this manual are listed.

Titles are arranged according to the task you want to perform. For example, there is a chapter on preparative

operations of your m:robe, a chapter on basic music playing operations.

Searching from the index (g page 58)

Terms used in this manual such as function names and names of parts are listed in alphabetic order. While

reading this manual if you come across a term you do not understand or would like more information on, the

index will refer you to the page in which the term is used.

What do the marks mean?

This manual uses the following marks:

Mark Meaning

Tip

Indicates useful information for convenient m:robe

operation.

Note

Indicates directions and cautions when you operate

your m:robe.

g Indicates a reference page.

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Features

• With a hard disk drive of 5 GB, you can transfer and store approximately 1,200 music tracks*

to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

• The supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” enables you to visit music

download stores by one-click to purchase music tracks easily.

• You can import audio CDs to the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” and

add to your music library.

• You can synchronize your music database between your m:robe and the supplied Music/

Photo Organization Software “m:trip” by placing the player onto the cradle connected to

your PC.

• You can use your m:robe as an external hard disk of your PC.

* For typical 4-minute tracks recorded at 128kbps in WMA format.

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Table of contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Read this first 9

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Controls: location and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started 18

Setting up your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up your m:trip software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” onto your PC . . . 21

Importing music to m:trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Transferring music from your PC to your m:robe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning on your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

About synchronization between your m:robe and m:trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connect the headphones to your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Basic operations 27

Turning the m:robe on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To turn on the m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the HOLD switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the HOLD function of the device to ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Touch Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Features of the Touch Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing music with your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

PLAYBACK display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Displaying track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Icons in the information area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Table of contents

MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Remote (Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

By adding the optional remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting music 39

Selecting music from MUSIC LIST or BROWSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

MUSIC LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Items in MUSIC LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

BROWSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Items in BROWSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting your m:robe 42

MUSIC SETTINGS and DEVICE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MUSIC SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Items in MUSIC SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DEVICE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Items in DEVICE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Additional information 47

Using your m:robe as an external hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Notes when you dispose of your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

How to remove the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Rebooting your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Error message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Before you contact us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Safety Precautions

Before using this product, read this first to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly.

Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through

misuse of this product. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.

Warning

• Do not use in a place where there is running water. Doing so may cause electric shock, fire, over-

heating or explosion. Take extra caution when using this product in rain, snow, at the seaside or a waterfront.

Also, do no use in a bathroom or shower room.

• Do not use or leave this product near a stove or fire. Doing so may cause over-heating, explosion

or fire. Be especially careful during charging. Also, when the AC cord cover is damaged, it may cause fire

or electric shock.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use this product if there is the

possibility of the presence of such gases in the air. Failure to do so could result in fire or explosion.

• Keep out of the reach of children. Do not let children use this product without adult supervision.

• Avoid prolonged contact with the device, the AC adapter and the cradle while charging. The

device and the cradle become hot during charging and during continued use with the specified AC adapter.

Prolonged contact with the device during use could result in minor burns.

• Do not use or store this product for a long time in an environment where there is a lot of

dust, dampness, smoke or steam. This could result in fire or electric shock.

• Stop using this product immediately when thunder has occurred. Failure to do so may cause

electric shock. Disconnect the AC adapter and refrain from using.

• Do not use while walking or driving. Doing so may cause injury or accident. Never watch the on screen

display while driving.

• Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the device. Should the device be dropped

in water, or water gets into the internal parts, it could be result in fire or electric shock. Turn the power off

immediately and contact your nearest Olympus service center.

Danger

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions

will likely result in serious injury or possibly even death.

Warning

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions

may result in serious injury or possibly even death.

Caution

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions

may result in injury or damage to property.

Precautions when handling this product

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• Should you notice an unusual smell, over-heating, discoloration, modification or smoke,

stop using this product immediately. Leaving as it is may cause fire, electric shock or burns.

Disconnect the AC adapter, turn off the device immediately, and contact your nearest Olympus service

center.

• Should you notice leakage or an unusual smell, keep this product away from fire. Failure to

do so may cause explosion or fire.

• Do not attempt to dissemble or modify this product or AC adapter. Such action could lead to

electric shock or injury by high-voltage parts inside.

• Do not break, damage or modify the AC cord. Also, do not put a heavy object on it, pull or bend

forcefully. Doing so may cause damage to the AC cord, fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Never connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. This could result in electric shock.

• Do not leave this product in places of high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. Doing

so could result in battery leakage, deterioration of parts or fire. Do not cover the AC adapter or cradle with

anything such as a cloth or blanket when in use. This may cause overheating or fire.

• Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unspecified adapter may result in damage or malfunction

of the device or power source. Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an

unauthorized adapter.

• Do not damage the AC cord by pulling it and do not attempt to extend it. Always disconnect the

AC adapter by pulling the plug not the cord. Discontinue use of the AC adapter immediately in the event of

the following and contact your nearest Olympus service center.

– The plug or cord is hot, there is a smell of burning, or smoke is emitted.

– The plug or cord is damaged or ruptured, or the plug connection is faulty.

• Avoid touching the metal case of the device for long periods of time.

– The device becomes hot during continued use. Prolonged contact with metal parts may result in minor

burns.

– If exposed to extreme low temperatures, the temperature of the device exterior will also drop. This may

cause injury by the skin adhering to the device when picked up. Wear gloves when handling.

• Do not touch any leakage that has occurred. Battery leakage, etc., may have occurred. Getting the

liquid into your eyes or touching it may cause injury. In such a case, wash immediately with clean water and

seek medical attention immediately.

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• This product contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time

in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction.

– places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate greatly,

such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the windows closed, or next to air

conditioning equipment or a humidifier

– near equipment with strong magnets such as speakers

– places where there is a lot of sand, dust or dirt

– near fire

– near water

– places that are subject to vibration

• Avoid dropping or hitting this product or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact.

• Keep this product away from magnetic objects. Failure to do so could result in inability to read data. Leaving

this product near magnetic-based data storage, such as credit cards, floppy disks, etc., may result in their

becoming unusable.

• If the device is subjected to a sudden temperature change, for example by bringing it from a cold place into

a warm room, condensation may form on the inside. Use the device after the temperature difference has

subsided.

• Do not turn up the volume excessively. Loud sounds can cause hearing loss or injury.

Conditions for use of this product

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• Do not apply excessive pressure to the liquid crystal display. This may cause smears, or damage the liquid

crystal display. Should the liquid crystal display break, avoid getting any of the liquid crystal in your mouth.

If it contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water.

• Lines, like strips of light, may appear at the top or bottom of the liquid crystal display. This is not a

malfunction.

• In general, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes the liquid crystal display to turn on. Keep this

product warm when using in a cold region. Performance of the liquid crystal display may deteriorate in low

temperatures, but will be restored when this product is returned to normal temperatures.

• The latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the liquid crystal display

of this product, but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at

all. Also, depending on the angle at which the screen is viewed, the colors and brightness

may appear uneven. This is due to the structure of the liquid crystal display and is not a

malfunction.

Precautions regarding the liquid crystal display

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Danger

• Do not expose the cradle to water. Using it when wet or in a humid area (such as a bathroom) may

cause fire, overheating or electric shock.

• Never modify or disassemble the cradle. This may cause fire, overheating, electric shock or injury.

Warning

• Do not put metal objects on the cradle. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock.

• Keep out of the reach of children. Do not let children use this product without adult supervision.

Caution

• Be sure to charge batteries within the temperature range of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). If not, explosion,

fire, battery leakage or other damage may result.

• Do not put anything heavy on the cradle or leave it in an unstable position or in a humid place. This may

cause explosion, fire, leakage, or battery malfunction.

• Do not touch the cradle for too long when using it. This may cause minor burns.

• If charging does not complete after 5 hours, there may be a malfunction. If this occurs, disconnect the power

plug and consult your nearest Olympus service center.

• Do not use or store the cradle in/on an unstable place, such as a television set, etc. If it falls, it may cause

injury or break.

Precautions when handling the cradle

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Caution

• Use only the supplied AC adapter or one specified by Olympus. Failure to do so may cause a safety risk or

malfunction. Use the AC adapter with the specified voltage range.

• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.

• Be sure to turn off this product before you disconnect the cables from the terminals or electrical outlet.

Failure to do so could cause data problems, or affect the internal settings or functions of this product.

• If you are not to use this product for long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet for

safety.

• Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet properly. Allow for cord length, and do not put any force on the AC

adapter or cord.

• The AC adapter may become warm while being used. This is not a malfunction.

• You may hear some signal from inside the AC adapter. This is not a malfunction.

• Use the AC adapter away from radios. Doing so may cause noise in the radio.

Precautions when handling the AC adapter

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Safety Precautions

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This product includes a built-in hard disk. Hard disks are sensitive to environmental conditions such as jolting,

vibration, temperature, etc. Please take note of the following warnings. If this product is not used in accordance

with these warnings, malfunction, damage, or loss of data may result.

• Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in

failure, malfunction, or loss of data.

– Do not subject this product to rapid temperature changes which may produce condensation.

– Avoid using during a thunderstorm.

– Keep this product away from equipment with magnets, such as speakers.

– Avoid placing this product in places subject to strong vibration.

– Do not place any object on this product, and be careful not to drop anything on this product.

– Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as cups, near this product.

– Do not subject this product to strong vibration or shock, or throw/drop it.

– Do not use excessive force when operating this product.

– When writing or reading data to/on this product, do not turn off or remove the USB cable.

• Do not format this product from your PC.

• Stored data in the hard disk may be corrupted or erased by operating mistakes, this product malfunctioning,

or during repair work. We recommend backing up all important content to other media, such as a computer

hard disk.

• Please read all materials carefully, we are not responsible for damaged content saved on the a built-in hard

disk.

• Be sure to back up your data before sending this product for repair or service.

Writing to hard disk or deleting data may be necessary during the repair or service.

About the built-in hard disk

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The built-in battery is exclusively for use with the HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100. Never use it in other

equipment.

• Discharging

The built-in battery self-discharges while it is not in use. Be sure to charge it regularly before use. We

recommend charging the built-in battery once every 6 months to maintain its performance if it is not to be used

for an extended period of time.

• Life of the built-in battery

– The built-in battery is good for about 500 complete charges and discharges, depending on usage.

– The life of the built-in battery is limited. The built-in battery’s charge becomes shorter after repeated use.

If the built-in battery discharges soon after charging, it may be time to replace it. Please contact your

nearest Olympus service center for assistance.

• Operating temperature

Built-in batteries are chemical products. The built-in battery’s efficiency may vary, even when operating within

the recommended temperature range, but this is not a malfunction.

• Recommended temperature range for use

– Charging: 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F)

Using this product outside the above temperature range may result in reduced efficiency and shorter battery life.

For customers in Germany

Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal

Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

• Disposal

This product has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.

When you dispose of this product, return the built-in battery to the recycling location. For details on removing

the built-in battery, refer to “Notes when you dispose of your m:robe” (gpage 48).

Never disassemble this product except when disposing of it.

Information regarding the built-in battery

Tip

This charger is designed to fully charge the built-in batteries regardless of their energy level.

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Controls: location and function

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Controls: location and function

Device

Your m:robe has a touch-panel system.

Front

A POWER button (gpage 23, 27)

B Display

C Touch Panel (gpage 29)

Back

D Remote/Headphones jack (gpage 26, 38)

E HOLD switch (gpage 28)

F Hardware Reset switch (gpage 52)

G Cradle connector/PC connecting jack (gpage 23)

Tip

An optional remote is available.

For details on the remote, refer to “Using Remote (Optional Accessory)” (g page 37).

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Getting Started

Setting up your m:robe

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Getting Started

Setting up your m:robe

Charging the battery

1

Connect the AC cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack of the cradle.

3 Plug in the AC cord to a wall outlet.

4 Place your m:robe in its cradle.

Charging starts. The charging display appears and the LED of the device blinks.

After charging, the LED stops blinking and the CHARGING display disappears.

Note

Do not connect your m:robe to your PC before installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip”.

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AC adapter

To DC IN 5V jack

To a wall outlet*

Cradle

* The shape of the plug differs from country to country.

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Setting up your m:robe

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Tips

• The battery is fully charged after approximately 3 hours.

• The supplied AC adapter is designed only for Olympus products that specify 5V DC input.

• Connecting your PC and your m:robe using the dedicated USB cable also charges the battery via your PC, however it takes

longer to charge this way. For details on connecting the USB cable, refer to “Transferring music from your PC to your

m:robe” (g page 23).

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Getting Started

Setting up your m:trip software

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Setting up your m:trip software

Operating system requirements

The following systems are required for m:trip operation.

• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Home, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition

• CPU: Pentium III or later

• RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)

• HD space: at least 200 MB (for installation)

• Interface: USB 2.0/1.1 (USB 2.0 (High Speed) recommended)

• Monitor: 800×600 dots or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors recommended)

• CD-ROM drive

• Internet Explorer 6 or later

• Windows Media Player 9 or later

Tip

Operation is not guaranteed with OS upgraded PCs.

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