Polaroid Freescape 4.3" Wireless Media Player User's Manual 20071016 Table of Contents CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Polaroid Digital Multimedia Player. Please read carefully and follow all instructions in the manual and those marked on the product before first use. Failing to follow these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to the device. Also, remember to keep this User's Manual in a convenient location for future reference. Important: Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Table of Contents.................................................................2 Safety and Regulatory Notice .............................................5 Contents and Getting Started..............................................8 Changing Languages ............................................................. 8 Features .................................................................................. 8 Controls .................................................................................. 9 Turning the Player On & Off.............................................. 11 Navigation............................................................................. 13 Updating Firmware ............................................................. 15 Using Your Player .............................................................16 Audio Player......................................................................... 17 Supported Content .......................................................................16 Controls .......................................................................................16 Playlists .......................................................................................18 Settings ........................................................................................18 Album Art ....................................................................................18 2 Table of Contents Picture Viewer ...................................................................... 19 Supported Content .......................................................................19 Controls .......................................................................................20 Settings ........................................................................................20 Video Player ......................................................................... 21 Supported Content .......................................................................21 Controls .......................................................................................22 Settings ........................................................................................23 Wireless Operation .............................................................. 24 About Wireless Networks............................................................24 Infrastructure Networks ..........................................................24 Ad-Hoc Networks ...................................................................24 Network Privacy .....................................................................24 Advanced Wireless Configuration ..........................................24 Using WiFi ..................................................................................26 Player-to-Player Sharing .............................................................27 Podcasting ...................................................................................29 Download Manager .....................................................................32 FM Radio .............................................................................. 35 Radio On/Off ...............................................................................35 Tuning..........................................................................................36 Presets..........................................................................................46 TV Out .................................................................................. 37 Connecting the A/V cable............................................................37 Selecting the proper TV Mode ....................................................38 3 Table of Contents Enabling TV Out Mode ...............................................................38 Exiting TV Out Mode..................................................................38 Optimizing Your TV Screen ........................................................38 Connecting to your PC ........................................................ 39 Removable Disk (Mass Storage) .................................................39 Media Player (MTP)....................................................................41 Charging the Battery ........................................................... 43 AC Adapter ..................................................................................44 USB Cable ...................................................................................44 Extras .................................................................................... 45 Setup ............................................................................................45 Display ....................................................................................45 System ....................................................................................45 Audio ......................................................................................45 Video.......................................................................................45 Photo .......................................................................................45 Network ..................................................................................45 Update Firmware ........................................................................48 About ...........................................................................................49 Resetting the PMP ............................................................... 50 Technical Specifications....................................................51 FAQ & Troubleshooting ...................................................55 Support ..............................................................................57 4 Safety & Regulatory Notice Safety & Handling Although your Polaroid Portable Media Player (PMP) is quite sturdy, please observe safety and handling instructions: · Your PMP should only be operated within the following environmental conditions: o 40 ­ 122 ° F (5 ­ 50 ° C ) o 10% - 90% relative humidity, non-condensing · Do not subject PMP to force or impact. · Keep PMP away from moisture. · Do not expose PMP to heat or flame. · Keep PMP away from strong magnetic fields. · Do not dismantle your PMP. · Store PMP out of direct sunlight. · Do not crush or puncture your PMP. About the PMP's Battery Your PMP contains a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is replaceable. Please observe the following precautions: 1. Only use a Polaroid approved replacement battery. See Polaroid.com for accessories. 2. The PMP's battery must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. Regulatory Information FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5 Regulatory Notice Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of Polaroid peripheral devices and shielded cables. It is important that you use Polaroid peripheral devices and shielded to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the device may temporarily malfunction and require user to reset the device. 6 Regulatory Notice Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matéteriel brouilleur du Canada. European Community This device complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/ EEC. WEEE: This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com/ support and click on "Company" or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual. "Polaroid" and "Polaroid and Pixel" are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. 7 Contents and Getting Started Contents Packaging Includes: · Digital Portable Multimedia Player · USB Cable · AC Adapter · Earbud Headphones · User's Manual · Quick Start Guide · Warranty Card · Worldwide Contact Sheet Getting Started Changing Languages Go to the "Extras" .menu, click on "Setup", click on "Settings", click on "Display", click on "Language". Choose your language Features Your PMP includes the following advanced features: · Large, 4.3" widescreen color LCD screen · Audio Player for HiFi playback of MP3, WMA and AAC files · Video Player for cinematic viewing experience · Microsoft DRM support for purchased and subscription content · Photo Viewer with slideshow capability · Integrated FM Radio Receiver · 60GB storage: 15,000 songs, 10,000 photos or 80 hours video · High speed USB 2.0 interface · Integrated 802.11b/g WiFi wireless networking · Video Out · Rechargeable, replaceable Lithium-Ion battery · Upgradeable firmware 8 Controls Controls Headphone/Video Out Jack (top edge) Power Button USB Port 5 Way Nav Button Volume Buttons Reset Hole (back side) Touch Keys AC Adapter Jack (bottom edge) The PMP has the following controls: · Power Button If pressed while the player is on, it provides a menu to power down your player, put it into standby or lock/unlock the keys. 5-Way Navigation Button with push enter Controls up, down, left, right and select (press down). · 9 Controls · USB Connector This is a mini-USB style connector. When a USB Cable is connected, it can charge your PMP or it can provide a connection to your PC to transfer content. Volume Buttons This button tilts upwards to provide Volume Up and tilts downwards to provide Volume Down. AC Adapter Jack This connection allows you to charge your PMP with the provided AC charger. Headphone/Video Out Jack This connection provides a 3.5mm jack for headphones. It also provides a connection for the Video Out feature (video out cable not included). Touch Keys The touch keys are 5 backlit touch sensitive buttons. They provide `Back', `Reverse', `Play/Pause', `Fast Forward', and `Menu' buttons. Reset Hole The reset hole located on the back of the PMP should only be used if the player becomes locked up and does not respond to any of the other controls. Using a thin object such as a paper clip, you can press the reset button to power off the player. A controlled power down with the power button is always preferred to using the reset button. 10 · · · · · Turning the Player On and Off Turning the Player On and Off There are several ways to turn the PMP on. · Power Button The most common way to turn on ...