Mp3 players are so popular that there is one on the market to meet every budget and preference. They are incredibly user friendly and only require a computer, music files and relevant software to function optimally. This is a general guide to using any MP3 player.
You will need
- Mp3 player
- Computer
- Media library software (installed on computer)
Instructions
- Install relevant media software. For example, Sony Walkman MP3 players will come requires the SonicStage software, and iPods are only compatible with the iTunes software. Ensure the software you download is the latest, and upgrade it often.
- Connect MP3 player to computer using a USB or firewire cable.
- Follow instructions to customise preferences.
- Load media files from your computer or CDs into your music library.
- Sync files from your library to your MP3 player.
- When sync is complete, eject media player and disconnect it from your computer.
- To listen to music, insert headphones into the MP3 player’s audio jack.
- Press the play button to start, and the stop button to stop. Usually start and stop is achieved by pressing the same button, identified by a triangle and either two strokes or a square.
- Use the volume control buttons to increase and decrease the volume.
- Use the rewind and fast forward buttons to browse through your music collection.
Do
- Use the user manual for your specific MP3 player to better understand and use it.
- Avoid using the headphones at a high volume; keep the volume at a moderate level, this will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
Don’t
- Use your MP3 player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
- Leave the MP3 player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked under direct sunlight.
