Rio Forge

Will the Rio Forge play

• Yes. Because there are many standards for VBR files, it cannot be guaranteed

Variable Bitrate (VBR)

 

that every encoding software package will properly function with the Rio Forge.

files?

 

VBR files that do not comply to standards may lack track time, fast forward, and/

 

 

or rewind capabilities.

 

 

What kind of batteries can

• The Rio Forge can use either alkaline or Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.

I use with the Rio Forge?

 

The Power setting Battery option must be set to the same battery type that is

 

 

being used or the battery indicator will not display the correct amount of battery

 

 

life.

 

 

Where is the battery

• The battery indicator on the Rio Forge is located in the top-right corner of the

indicator on my Rio

 

display. The segments in the battery icon show the remaining battery power. The

Forge?

 

illumination of all segments indicates a fully charged battery. Non-illuminated

 

 

segments indicate a run down battery. The battery indicator blinks when less

 

 

than 20% of the charge on the battery remains.

 

 

What kind of skip

• Because the Rio Forge uses no moving parts it will never skip or stutter during

protection does the Rio

 

audio playback due to physical shock.

Forge have?

 

 

 

 

What should I do if my

• It is possible that a network drive is preventing the Rio Forge from being mapped

Rio Forge is not detected

 

properly. This is a known Microsoft problem and has been documented in their

as a removable drive?

 

knowledge base as KB297694. To resolve this issue and detect the Rio Forge as a

 

 

removable drive:

 

1

Click the Start Bar.

 

2

Right-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or taskbar.

 

3

Click Manage.

 

4

Locate Computer Management (Local) and click Disk Management.

 

5

Right-click the new drive.

 

6

Click Change Drive Letter and Path(s).

 

7

Click Change.

 

8

Use the drop-down box to select a drive letter for the new drive that is not

 

 

assigned to a mapped network drive.

 

9

Click OK.

 

10 Click OK.

 

 

 

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Rio Audio Forge manual Locate Computer Management Local and click Disk Management, Click Change Drive Letter and Paths