Philips GoGear Ariaz SA1ARA - User Manual

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1 Important safety information 3
General maintenance 3
Recycling the product 4
2 Your new GoGear Ariaz 6
What’s in the box 6
3 Getting started 7
Overview of the controls and
connections 7
Overview of the main menu 7
Install software 8
Connect and charge 8
Connect GoGear Ariaz to a
computer 8
Battery level indication 8
Disconnect GoGear Ariaz safely 9
Turn GoGear Ariaz on and off 9
Automatic standby and shut-down 9
4 UseGoGearAriaztocarryles 10
5 Windows Media Player 11
(WMP11) 11
Install Windows Media Player 11
(WMP11) 11
Transfer music and picture les to
WMP11 library 11
Switch between music and pictures
library in WMP and GoGear Ariaz 11
Rip songs from a CD 12
Buy music online 13
Sync your Windows Media content to
GoGear Ariaz 13
Set up GoGear Ariaz for WMP11 13
Switch between automatic and
manual sync 14
Select and prioritize what syncs
automatically 14
Select les and playlists for manual
sync 15
Copy les from GoGear Ariaz to your
computer 15
WMP11 playlists 16
Create a regular playlist 16
Create an auto playlist 16
Edit playlist 16
Transfer playlists to GoGear Ariaz 17
Search for music or pictures with
WMP11 17
Delete les and playlists from WMP11
library 17
Delete les and playlists from GoGear
Ariaz 17
Edit song information with WMP11 18
Format GoGear Ariaz with WMP11 18
6 Napster 19
Activate / Deactivate a PC for Napster 19
Transfer Napster music to GoGear
Ariaz 19
7 Music 21
Listen to music 21
Find your music 21
Delete music tracks 21
8 Audiobooks 22
Add audiobooks to GoGear Ariaz 22
Audiobook controls 22
Select audiobook by book title 22
9 Video 23
Download, convert and transfer videos
23
Play videos 23
Delete videos 23
10 Pictures 24
View pictures 24
View slideshow 24
Add pictures to GoGear Ariaz 24
Delete pictures 24

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Maintenance

Procedures for keeping the device in good condition.

Your New GoGear Ariaz

Whats in the Box

Getting Started

Controls and Connections Overview

Explains the physical buttons, ports, and display elements of the device.

Software Installation and Initial Setup

Install software, connect, charge, and understand battery status.

Device Operation Basics

Windows Media Player 11 Integration

Installation and Setup

Install WMP11, transfer files, and switch libraries.

Media Management

Rip CDs, buy music, manage playlists, and edit song info.

Synchronization

Sync content, setup options, manage automatic/manual sync.

File Operations and Formatting

Napster Service

Napster PC Management

Transfer Napster Music

Steps to transfer music from Napster to the GoGear Ariaz player.

Video Playback

Video Download, Conversion, and Transfer

Use MediaConverter to download, convert, and transfer video files.

Play and Delete Videos

Firmware Update

Verify and Update Firmware

Check for and install the latest firmware for the GoGear Ariaz.

Troubleshooting

Resetting GoGear Ariaz

Instructions on how to reset the device if it becomes unresponsive.

Technical Specifications

System Requirements

Minimum computer specifications for software compatibility.

Supported File Formats

Philips GoGear Ariaz SA1ARA Specifications

General

Battery Life (Audio)	Up to 25 hours
Audio Formats Supported	MP3, WMA, WAV
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0
FM radio	Yes
Voice recording	Yes
Storage Capacity	8GB
Display	TFT
Video formats supported	MPEG-4, WMV