Is the manual in English? turn it on and read the manual. Follow it step by step. Im sure there is a manual of that gadget :)
2006-10-06 07:30:27
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answered by Jehzeel 3
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use the manual...the mp3 mast to have the butoans ,,you know?So, you're interested in MP3 music, but not quite sure how to use a digital audio player? We can help. The following survival guide will help you get started with your new digital audio player.
Digital audio players use MP3 and other audio compression formats to store information on solid-state flash memory chips or on built-in hard drives. Their small size and total immunity to jostles make them better traveling companions than cassette players, but some of us less-tech-savvy folks might need a quick usage primer.
Finding music for your MP3 player
Audio files will likely come from two sources: the Internet and your own CD library. The Internet is the best place to forage for music that you haven't heard before. Download or burn some files from various Web sites (start by visiting BestBuy.ca's Digital Music). You may have friends who will e-mail files as well.
Exercise caution, however, in what you download. Some MP3 files on the Internet (or on the internal network of a company or school) may have been put there illegally. Know the rules of your university or your company. People have been known to lose computer privileges or worse over this issue. Your best bet is to download them at home, with your own computer.
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Digital music formats: Real Audio, WMA, MPEG and MP3
MP3 is the best known and most widely used format in portable players. However, some players also handle Real Audio, MPEG and other formats. Some compression schemes, such as Windows Media Audio (WMA) and Liquid Audio, are generally played back using PC hardware and software, rather than a portable device. Whether any of this stuff will play in your MP3 player is another matter — some models may be compatible with a broad range of formats, while others may recognize only one or two standards.
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Getting started
MP3 players are bundled with all the software you'll need, including:
* Drivers that allow your computer to interface with the player
* A file-management program to help you sort song files
* "Ripper" software for converting CD audio data to MP3 format.
It's a good idea to check the manufacturer's Web site for announcements of software upgrades, which you can then download.
The first step is to connect the player to your computer. Most MP3 players are PC-compatible and all of today's players use either Firewire or the USB format to transfer music from your computer. USB 2.0 and Firewire are much faster than USB, if your computer supports them.
Once the unit's batteries have been fully charged and the software has been installed, it's time to fill it up with tunes! If you already have MP3 files on your hard drive, you can simply transfer these into the player's memory. Or you can use your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to convert tracks from the CD format (technically called PCM audio) to MP3.
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Using compression
To understand compression (consider it "data reduction"), you should see it in action. Try transferring the same track (preferably something from a well-recorded CD with voices and recognizable acoustic instruments) at different rates of compression. The more compression you use, the more music you can fit into your player. Note, however, that increasing the compression level also means more sonic degradation. How noticeable this degradation is will vary depending on the music type, the headphones or speakers you're using, the amount of background noise, and — of course — on the sensitivity of your ears. A little experimentation can help to determine which level of compression works best for you.
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Upgrading your MP3 player
The headphones supplied with your player are usually subpar, so upgrading them may help the sound. The little preamps built in to MP3 players, however, can be even weaker than those built in to portable CD players so be sure to check how much volume the new headphones can muster with your unit before buying. Also, the inherent limits of the format — especially at more extreme compression rates — will become more apparent through better headphones. This, in turn, might drive you toward an MP3 player with more memory so you can get away with less compression.
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You're set! Start enjoying your digital tunes.
So there you have it — all you need to know to get started with your skip-free, portable MP3 player. Go out and enjoy the great sound and convenience of digital music.
Ready to buy a new player or get the most from your current one? Check out our selection of:
* MP3 players
* Music and MP3 software
* Digital Downloads
* MP3 player accessories
* Digital media
* Lightweight headphones
so.....godbie....
2006-10-06 14:37:01
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answered by Anonymous
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