Dell DJ - Manual (Page 7)

NOTICE: After the software installation
is complete and your computer has been
re-booted, you can connect your Dell DJ
to your computer.
Connect your device to your computer using the
USB cable provided to transfer data files or audio
tracks.
To connect the device to your computer:
1. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to
the USB connector on your device.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the
USB connector on your computer.
Using MusicMatch
NOTE: MusicMatch ® has the capability to 'rip' or convert music CDs to digital music files
on your computer. Refer to the MusicMatch Help tutorial to create digital music files
from your music CDs.
1. Start MusicMatch by clicking Start All Programs MusicMatch
MusicMatch Jukebox. The MusicMatch main window appears.
2. Click View Portable Device Manager.
3. With the Portable Device Manager (PDM) open, you can transfer tracks or playlists in a
drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste operation from your computer's MusicMatch Jukebox
playlists onto the Dell DJ.
4. To drag-and-drop, locate and click the track or playlist that you want to copy, then drag it to
Dell DJ or one of its playlists.
5. To copy-and-paste, locate and right-click the track or playlist that you want to copy, then click
Copy. Right-click Dell Digital Jukebox or one of its playlists, then click Paste.
Using Dell DJ Explorer
NOTE: When transferring music tracks to your Dell DJ, be sure to transfer them to the
Music Library folder of your Dell DJ. If you transfer music files from your PC to the Data
Library folder of your Dell DJ, these music tracks will not be playable on your Dell DJ.
They are stored on your Dell DJ as data files.
1. Connect the Dell DJ to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Select Start All Programs Dell Dell DJ Explorer Dell DJ Explorer.
or
3. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer, then double-click Dell DJ Explorer.
4. With Dell DJ Explorer open, click Folders in the Dell DJ Explorer toolbar.
5. Click Dell DJ Explorer in the left window to expand its contents.
6. Click Dell Digital Jukebox beneath Dell DJ Explorer in the left window to expand its
contents.
7. Click Music Library beneath Dell Digital Jukebox in the left window to expand its contents.
8. Using Dell DJ Explorer, locate the track, file or folder you want to copy.
9. To drag-and-drop, locate the track, file or folder that you want to copy, and drag it to the
folder in which you want to place the track, file or folder.
10.To copy-and-paste, right-click the track, file or folder you want to copy and click Copy.
Locate and right-click the folder in which you want to place the copy, and then click Paste.
A copy of the track, file or folder is placed in the selected folder.
The Dell DJ can play tracks in MP3, WMA or
WAV file formats. The Dell DJ comes with a few
sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music
Library.
To play all music tracks:
1.Press the Home button on your Dell DJ.
2. Scroll-select Music Library.
3. Scroll-select Play All Music Tracks.
NOTE: Scroll-select means to rotate and
then press the scroll dial.
All tracks are added to the Selected Music list.
Playback starts after all music tracks have been
queued.
NOTE: In addition to playing digital music,
you can also use your Dell DJ as a digital
recording device and as a data storage
device.
Be sure to check the Owner's Manual to
learn about using these features.
Also, be sure to periodically check
support.dell.com for software and
documentation updates for your Dell DJ.
Finding Information
• Dell Owner’s Manual Details on setting up,
configuring, and using your device.
• MusicMatch Help Click
Start All Programs MusicMatch. Click
Help in MusicMatch.
• support.dell.com Up-to-date information on
your device including the latest software
downloads, latest versions of the Owner's
Manual, Getting Started placemats and
answers to the most Frequently Asked
Questions
Connect Your Device Transfer Music Play Digital Music
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003-2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is
strictly forbidden.
Dell, Dell DJ and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; MusicMatch is a
registered trademark of MusicMatch Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks
and names of others.
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