TakeMS Blade User manual
MP3-Player „blade“
User Guide
English
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Disposing of the Product
Your device should not be
placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regula-
tions for disposal of elec-
tronic products.
zChanges in specifications and features may be
made without notice or obligation.
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Content
Cautions................................................................................................................................ 4
Notice.................................................................................................................................... 4
Key Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Package Content ................................................................................................................ 5
Before Using.......................................................................................................................... 6
Driver .............................................................................................................................. 6
Connect to a PC and download audio files ............................................................. 6
Removing the player from the PC safely ................................................................... 6
Charging the battery ................................................................................................... 7
Key Description .................................................................................................................... 8
Power On/Off ....................................................................................................................... 8
MicroSD Card Slot ................................................................................................................ 9
Basic Operation .................................................................................................................10
Playing Music...................................................................................................................... 11
Enter the music mode ................................................................................................ 11
Folder navigation........................................................................................................ 11
Play settings ................................................................................................................. 11
Playing Videos .................................................................................................................... 13
Viewing Photos................................................................................................................... 13
Reading E-book ................................................................................................................. 13
Reading........................................................................................................................ 13
Deleting Files....................................................................................................................... 14
Voice Recording................................................................................................................ 14
Record..........................................................................................................................14
Play recordings............................................................................................................ 14
FM Radio ............................................................................................................................. 15
Auto Search Station.................................................................................................... 15
Manually search stations............................................................................................ 15
Save station ................................................................................................................. 15
Listen to Station ........................................................................................................... 15
Delete station .............................................................................................................. 15
Record FM program ................................................................................................... 16
Playing Game ....................................................................................................................16
Customizing Settings .......................................................................................................... 16
Convert and Play Video Files (Windows Vista coming soon) ........................................ 18
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 20
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 22
Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 23
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Cautions
zDo not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from high
position.
zDo not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field.
Do not expose it to direct sunshine.
zBack up the data frequently in case of accident data loss.
zAvoid using the player in strong magnetic field.
zKeep the device away from water or other liquids. In the event
that water or other liquids enter the device, power off the prod-
uct immediately, and clean the device.
zDo not use chemical solutions to clean the device in order to
avoid corrosion. Clean it with a dry cloth.
zWe are not responsible for damages or lost data caused by mal-
function, misusing, repairing the device or battery replacement.
zDo not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product. This
will invalidate guarantee.
zThe design of the player or actual display may be different from
what is shown in this manual. It should be subject to the actual
display or design.
Notice
zPlease charge the battery immediately when the display indi-
cates low battery, or the device will be powered off automati-
cally.
zPlease disconnect the player from PC properly to avoid data
loss.
zThe device does not guarantee compatibility with all memory
cards from various manufacturers.
zThe transfer rate displayed on the PC may be different depend-
ing on the operating system. Exact transfer rate should be sub-
ject to the player's indication.
zWhen the recorded voice file is too large, the response of the
device may be slow.
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Key Features
zMP3&WMA player
zMTV video player
zJPEG/BMP image viewer
zFolder navigation
zVoice recorder
zFM tuner
zFM encoding
zRemovable storage device
zMicroSD card slot
zBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
zCustomized settings
z1.8" LC Display
System Requirements
zHardware:
IBM PC & Compatible PC, Notebook with USB interface
zOperating System:
Windows98/SE, Windows Me, Windows2000/XP, Windows Vista
Package Content
Please check the package for the following items. If any one of
them is missing, please contact the vendor:
zMain Unit
zStereo earphones
zUSB cable
zBasic Operation Manual
zUser Manual (on CD)
zCD with Software
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Before Using
Driver
Windows2000/XP/ME/Vista
This player is plug & play for WIN2000/XP/ME/Vista OS.
Windows98/SE
For Windows98/SE, you are required to install a driver (available
from TEAC by request) before connection.
Connect to a PC and download audio files
To connect the player with the PC for transferring files:
1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC,
and plug the smaller end to the USB port of the player.
2. When the “ ” icon appears at the right bottom of the PC
screen, double click “My Computer” on the desktop, you see a
removable disk which indicates the player. Just use the remov-
able disk as a regular local disk, copying files from or to it.
Removing the player from the PC safely
For Windows2000/XP
1. Left click the icon at the right hand corner of the taskbar.
2. Click the pop-up mini-window with message of “Safely Remove
the USB Mass Storage Device – Drive (X:, Y:)”.
3. When you are prompted to remove the device, pull out the
player.
For Windows98
Please make sure the data transfer is completed before unplug-
ging the MP3 player.
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Charging the battery
The device has a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. It is
charged via USB connection. You are required to charge it when
you use it for the first time. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the
battery.
To charge the battery, connect the larger end of the USB cable to
the USB interface of PC, and connect the other smaller end of the
USB cable to the USB interface of this player.
Notice: The device is not available during charging.
Note:
For maximum performance, lithium-ion batteries need to be
used often. If you don’t use the device often, be sure to
recharge the battery at least once per month.
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Key Description
cMove to the previous
item.
dMMenu key
eMove to the next item.
fPlay, turn on/off
gVOL Setting the volume
hPOWER Power switch
iMicroSD card slot
jUSB port
kEarphone jack
lNeck strap slot
1.8" LC Display
Power On/Off
To power on:
1. Move the power switch towards the slot of the MicroSD-card.
2. Press and hold the key until you see prompt on the display.
To power off:
1. Press and hold the key until you see prompt on the display.
2. Move the power switch away from the slot of the MicroSD-card.
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MicroSD Card Slot
After connecting the player to the computer, you will find two
portable devices. One is the built-in memory device and the other
one is the device associated to the MicroSD card.
The player supports direct playing of songs/videos on MicroSD
cards. Insert the card into the slot. The contacts have to be
arranged in the direction of the screen.
To use a memory card:
1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Select “SETUP” and press the button.
3. In the Setup menu select “Storage” and press the button.
4. You see two options named “Internal” and “Memory Card”. To
play the files stored on the memory card, select “SD Card” with
or and then press the button. Now you will access only
data on the MicroSD card.
Important: If you like to access the internal memory of the
player you have to perform the process again which was
described above. But this time you have to select “Internal”.
To take out the card, push the MicroSD card slightly into the case.
After it is ejected partially you can take it out.
Note: Please don’t insert in or take out when the player is
powered on. Otherwise, it will cause file loss.
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Basic Operation
Function Operation
Play/Pause Press the button to play or pause.
Adjust Volume 1. Press and hold the VOL button to see a
volume icon lighting up in green on the
top tool bar.
2. Press the / button to decrease or in-
crease volume.
Move to the
previous file
Shortly press the button.
Move to the next
file
Shortly press the button.
Fast Forward Press and hold the button.
Rewind Press and hold the button.
A-B Repeat To repeat a specified section of a track,
1. During playing, shortly press the VOL
button to select the start point (A-).
2. Shortly press the VOL button again to
select the end point (A-B).
To stop A-B repeat, shortly press the VOL
button.
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