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13Sync with PC media library through Philips Songbird

With Philips Songbird, you can do the following:

•Manage your music collection on a PC;

•Sync ARIAZ with your PC music library;

•Register ARIAZ on www.philips.com/ welcome;

•Update the firmware of ARIAZ (see 'Update the firmware through Philips

Songbird' on page 36);

•Repair ARIAZ (see 'Repair the player through Philips Songbird' on page 37).

Install Philips Songbird

Install Philips Songbird for the first time When you connect ARIAZ to a PC for the first time, a pop-up screen is displayed:

1 Select your language and country.

2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Note

•• The installation requires you to agree to the license terms.

If the pop-up screen is not displayed automatically:

1 On the player, make sure that you have selected the following options:

2	• In > [CD installer], select [Enable].
	On the PC, select My Computer

(Windows XP / Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows Vista / Windows 7).

»»The Philips Songbird drive is displayed.

3 To start installation, double-click the Philips Songbird drive.

Note

•• The installation requires you to agree to the license terms.

Collect media files from the

PC

Set the watch folder

Create a central folder

You can have all music files automatically added to your library when you copy them to a folder. Creating a central folder is recommended. In Philips Songbird, set the central folder as the watch folder. Each time you launch Philips Songbird, songs are added to/ removed from Philips Songbird as they are on the central folder.

On the PC, create a central folder to save all music files, for example, D:\Songbird media.

First-time launch

The first time you launch Philips Songbird on a PC, do the following as prompted to import existing media files into Philips Songbird:

•Select the iTunes media folder to import an existing iTunes library;

•Select the central folder to search and import the existing music files.

»»The central folder is set as the watch folder of Philips Songbird.

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Contents Always there to help you Register your product and get support atPage Contents Edit metadata Get album artwork Select auto or manual sync Auto sync Manual syncSystem requirements Need help? Please visit General maintenance About operating and storage temperaturesTranslation of this document is for reference only Be responsible! Respect copyrights Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibilityData logging Recycling the product Xpat XML ParserPage PC software loaded on the player Your new playerWhats in the box Files loaded on the playerHome screen OverviewControls Navigate from the Home screenScreen on/off Adjust the volumeLock/unlock the keys SafeSound10 EN Get started Charge powerSwitch the player on or off Automatic standby and shut-downMusic Transfer music to the playerFind music on the player Play music PlaylistsDelete songs from the player »» You remove all the songs from the playlistSync audio books to the player Install AudibleManager on the PCAudiobooks Download audiobooks to the PCUse bookmarks Find audiobooks on the playerPlay audiobooks Delete audiobooks from the playerFind videos on the player VideosTransfer videos to the player Play videosFind pictures on the player PicturesAdd pictures to the player View pictures»» Current picture is deleted from the player Tune in to radio stations Store preset stationsFM radio Listen through the speakerListen to recordings RecordingsMake recordings Delete recordings from the playerUpload your recordings to a computer Drag and drop the recording files to a location on the PCFind text files on the player Text readerAdd text files to the player Read text filesFolder view To find files transferred in Windows ExplorerSound settings SettingsPlay mode Sleep timerPC connection preference Slideshow settingsLanguage InformationFactory settings CD installerFormat device Install Philips Songbird Collect media files fromSet the watch folder Import media files Set the watch folderGet contents from online sources Create playlists in Philips SongbirdGenerate LikeMusic playlists Library Music, select songsSave the play queue as a playlist Manage media files in Philips Songbird Edit metadataGet album artwork Select auto or manual sync Sync the player with Philips SongbirdRemove media files from the library To select auto or manual syncAuto sync Manual syncUpdate the firmware through Philips Songbird Internet, if available Follow the on-screen instructionsTo reset ARIAZ? Repair the player through Philips SongbirdSystem requirements Technical dataPower Play time¹Page All rights reserved SA4ARAUM12V1.3 wk1323.3

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