Slacker Portable - User Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
Play a Station
Welcome to Slacker
Please read before using your
Slacker Portable
For the most recent version of this guide or the full manual
visit: www.slacker.com/install
Slacker Portable
USB Cable
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Your Slacker Portable comes pre-loaded with radio stations.
To play a station, use the scroll wheel to move to the
Stations menu and then press the scroll wheel once.
TIP: There are multiple views of the song currently
playing on your Slacker Portable. To access the
views, select Now Playing on the Main Menu and
press the scroll wheel once for each view. Views
include large album art, artist bios, album reviews,
and a playlist of the songs played on the station.
TIP: Skip to the next song by pressing the Skip
button. You are allowed 6 skips per hour, per
station using the free service. Sign up for Slacker
Premium Radio for unlimited skips. For more
details, visit
www.slacker.com/premium
Use the scroll button
to highlight the
desired station and
then press the scroll
wheel. Your station
will begin to play.
Press the Home
button to go back.
Touch Strip
†
For the Slacker Portable Dock and other accessories,
please visit: www.slacker.com/store
Touch Strip
TIP: You can scroll through lists and menus by
sliding your finger over the Touch Strip and tapping
it to select.
Part #: 41000001-001
Slide the switch down and hold it to
turn the Slacker Portable on or off.
Slide it up to lock all player buttons.
Power/Hold Switch
Carrying Case
Button
Button
USB Connector
Dock Connector
†
Home Button
Scroll Wheel
Skip Button
Pause Button
Volume ButtonsEarphone Jack
Earphones
Thank you for choosing Slacker. The award-winning Slacker
Personal Radio Service is now available to you wherever you
are. Whether you choose the free service or premium radio,
new music and old favorites will automatically be sent to
your Slacker Portable.
Check out this Quick Start Guide to get familiar with your
new player.
You’ll find the included accessories located in the package
underneath the Slacker Portable:
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Slacker Portable Layout

Summary

Welcome and Overview

Quick Start Guide Introduction

Introduces the quick start guide and its purpose for new players.

Included Accessories

Lists accessories found in the Slacker Portable package.

Slacker Portable Layout and Controls

Device Component Identification

Identifies physical buttons, ports, and touch strip on the Slacker Portable.

Basic Operation: Playing a Station

Step-by-step guide to selecting and playing radio stations on the device.

Navigation and Interaction Tips

Tips on using the touch strip, scrolling menus, and accessing song information views.

Initial Setup and Refreshing Stations

Installing Slacker Desktop Radio Software

Instructions for downloading and installing the Slacker Desktop Radio software.

Refreshing Stations via USB or Wi-Fi

Methods for updating radio stations using USB connection or built-in Wi-Fi.

Personalization and Support

Personalizing Your Slacker Portable

Steps to customize stations, add personal music, and rate songs.

Customer Support and Help Resources

Contact information and guidance for obtaining additional help and resources.

Slacker Portable Player Battery Safety

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warnings

Crucial safety instructions for handling and disposing of the lithium-ion battery.

Important Safety Information Summary

Highlights critical tips and safety information requiring user attention.

Technical and Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance Statements

Details on FCC regulations, interference, and RF exposure compliance.

Refreshing Slacker Portable Using USB

Troubleshooting and instructions for refreshing stations via USB connection.

Enabling the Touch Strip

Guide on how to enable and use the touch strip feature for navigation.

Slacker Portable Specifications

General

Brand	Slacker
Model	Portable
Category	Radio
Language	English