Motorola simplefi manual SimpleServe Console Options, On Top

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SECTION 5

SIMPLESERVE CONSOLE

AND MEDIA MANAGER

SimpleServe Console Options

When you right-click on the gray portion of SimpleServe Console,

the console displays a menu of options.

Figure 5-2

SimpleServe Console

Options

Menu Item

Description

 

 

 

About SimpleServe Console Displays your user name (if you previously activated your Online Guide account), SimpleServe version, and the serial number of your simplefi (if your PC previously discovered your simplefi).

Login

Select Login to enter a user name and

 

password.

 

If you previously activated an online

 

account, the dialog box displays your

 

user name and password.

 

If you already have an online account

 

and the user name is blank, enter your

 

user name and password. The user

 

name field is blank, for example, if

 

you’ve installed SimpleWare on a

 

second PC and already have an online

 

account. Enter your user name and

 

password to access your online

 

account.

Preferences

To display the SimpleServe Console on

 

top of other Windows applications,

 

select Preferences and enable Always

 

on Top.

Advanced Settings

Select this option to configure network

 

settings, such as IP addresses. For

 

information on configuring network

 

settings, see Appendix D, Configuring

 

IP Address Information.

Close

Select this option to stop SimpleServe.

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Contents Page Power-Cord Protection Important Safety NoticesOverloading ServiceHeat Rain or MoistureRestricted Right Notification For U.S. Government Users Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Proprietary MaterialExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Notification of Canadian RequirementsProprietary Material Software License and Limited Warranty Viii Page Contents Section SimpleServe Console And Media Manager Section Online Guide Xiii Simple To Manage Easy To InstallSection Introduction Stream Music To Your StereoSystem Benefits Bookmark Your Favorite SongsConfiguring IP Address Information helps you Using This ManualPlaying Music On Your simplefi describes using Frequently Asked Questions provides answers toIf You Need Help Related DocumentationDocument Conventions Your computer must meet the following requirements Section OverviewSystem Requirements Simplefi Digital Audio Receiver ComponentsSimpleWare Software Wireless USB Network Adapter Driver SoftwareSoftware Plug your simplefi into your home stereo Section InstallationSetting Up simplefi Installing SimpleWare Software Section Installation Section Installation Section Installation Installing The Wireless Network Adapter Section Installation Windows Section Installation Section Installation Section Installation Device Discovery Looking for PC… simplefi is in discovery modeSection Installation Section Installation Activating Your Online Guide Section Installation Section Installation Section Installation Before you start playing music on your simplefi Playing Music on Your SimplefiBefore You Start Channels, Playlists, and Tracks Remote ControlRemote Control Browsing Tracks Browsing Channels, Playlists, and TracksBrowsing Channels Browsing PlaylistsRepeating a Channel, Playlist, or Track Browsing Content While a Track is PlayingAdjusting Headphone Volume Section Simpleserve Console Media Manager Three software applications power your simplefi systemSimpleServe Console Simplefi, see , InstallationOn Top SimpleServe Console OptionsMedia Manager Browser requires an Internet Ripping CDs Adding Music to Your PCDownloading From the Internet Organizing Music With Media ManagerTo create a new custom channel ChannelsCreating a New Custom Channel Renaming an Existing Channel Deleting an Existing Custom ChannelTo delete an existing custom channel Media Manager deletes the selected channelImporting a Playlist PlaylistsCreating a New Playlist To create a new playlistRenaming an Existing Playlist Deleting an Existing PlaylistTo add tracks to Music Library TracksAdding Tracks to Music Library Adding Tracks to a Playlist Drag and Drop To add tracks to a playlist using drag and dropEditing Track Information Adding Tracks to a Playlist Add Track DialogRemoving a Track List of results matching your query appears in the top pane Searching for Music in Music LibraryPlaying Music on Your PC To find a song in your Music LibraryPage Bookmark Your Favorite Songs Section Online GuideThousands of Internet Songs and Radio Stations Customize Your Internet Radio StationsOnline Guide Following figure shows Online Guide featuresActivating Online Guide Click on an online channel Online Guide TagIt BounceIt Account Information SimpleWare UpdatesPage Wireless USB Network Adapters Appendix a SpecificationsPage Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B FAQWhat audio formats does simplefi support? What is that big orange TagIt! button?Does it come with a remote control? Can simplefi play music from the Internet?What do the simplefi messages indicate? What is Music Library?What is Online Guide? How do I separate my playlists from my roommate’s?Connecting to PC…PC on? Yes Start SimpleServe on PC Then press Play button Page Auto-discovery is not detecting simplefi Appendix C TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If simplefi displays Discovery is still not detecting simplefi Simplefi indicates it is reset by displayingSimpleWare software won’t install Light on wireless adapter is not green Re-insert the SimpleWare CD to launch the installerAppendix C Troubleshooting Figure C-1 Ensure there is music in Music Library within Media Manager There are no songs on the simplefi displayCan’t play Internet music Confirm your PC can access the InternetSimplefi remote control doesn’t work 320kbps MP3 files sound choppyRestart your PC AutoIP, DHCP, and Static IP Addresses Appendix D Configuring IP Address InformationConfiguring IP Address Information Set Static IP Address for Wireless Adapter Figure D-1 Set simplefi IP Address Advanced TCP/IP SettingsFigure D-5 Working With Proxy ServersClick OK to save proxy server settings Click OK Page Security Codes Windows 98SE and Me Appendix E Setting Homerf Security CodeSelect the wireless adapter and click Properties Figure E-3 Security Codes WindowsLocal Area Connection Properties dialog box, click Configure Figure E-6 Page Figure F-1 Appendix F Manual Installation Wireless Adapter SoftwareFigure F-2 Figure F-4 Figure F-6 Figure F-8 Figure F-10 16 Now, proceed to Device Discovery in , Installation Page Index Index Index

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