Limit the volume Connect and charge Software loaded on the CAM Files loaded on the CAM Update CAM Turn CAM on and off 4 Philips Songbird Build a media library Browse your media library Organize and manage your Songbird library Playlists...
• Back up your files. Ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible. • Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to avoid problems.
Data logging Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device.
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Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Philips SA2CAM04K SA2CAM08K Notice for the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Check that you have received the following items: Player Earphones USB + AV cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Note • The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.
3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections display mode selector press: play/capture/record/ pause/confirm press: skip to previous/next press and hold: scroll back/ forward at high speed USB connection jack headphone jack view available options RESET press: reset CAM press: scroll up/down press and hold: scroll up/ down at high speed...
If the pop-up window is not displayed automatically: Select My Computer (Windows XP / Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows Vista / Windows 7). Right click on the Philips GoGear CAM icon. Select Install Philips Songbird. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Connect CAM to the computer (see section Connect and charge for instructions). On your computer, click Start > Programs > Philips > Philips Songbird to launch the Philips Songbird application. Select Tools > Updates » Philips Songbird checks for updates and installs new firmware from the Internet, if available.
Turn CAM on and off To toggle between modes on and off, slide and hold for approximately 2 seconds. Automatic shut-down CAM has an automatic shut-down feature that can save battery power. After 10 minutes in idle mode (no music plays, no button is pressed), CAM turns off.
4 Philips Songbird CAM comes with the Philips Songbird software. The Philips Songbird software helps you to: • purchase new media (music and videos) online • create a media library • manage your media library • play music and videos •...
Export media to iTunes On the computer, launch the Songbird program. Select Tools > Options... On the Songbird toolbar, select the Media Importer tab, then iTunes Import/ Export. Verify your library location and options. Select Export Library. The software exports the library from »...
• Right-Click on selected titles. Songbird fetches the artwork for all » selected titles. Playlists By default, the Philips Songbird software installs the following add-ons that are needed to rip a • CD Rip Support • Gracenote Metadata Lookup Provider...
» Follow the on-line instructions to install the new feathers. Format CAM (erase all music and data) Philips Songbird has a Format feature that you can use to format CAM and erase all your files from the internal memory. Caution •...
Repair CAM (restore factory settings) Philips Songbird has a repair feature that you can use to restore CAM to the factory settings. Before you proceed, back up your files that are stored on CAM if possible. Caution • The following procedure erases all your files that are stored on CAM, and restores the factory settings.
5 Music Listen to music Set the mode selector to position . Navigate the main menu to select [Music]. Navigate the music menu and sub-menus to locate the music file. Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play. •...
6 Camera Take photos Set the mode selector to position . Press to take a photo. CAM displays an options menu. » Select an option from the menu to: • take a new photo • display the last photo • delete the last photo The photo camera has effect options that you can change:...
7 Video Play videos Set the mode selector to position . Navigate the main menu to select [Video]. Navigate the video menu and sub-menus to locate the video file. Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play. •...
8 Pictures Add pictures to the CAM CAM can store hundreds of pictures that can be sorted into folders. With CAM connected to the USB port of the computer, open the Explorer application of the computer. Create folders in the mass storage of CAM.
9 Radio Auto-tune to FM radio stations The auto-tune feature searches for FM radio stations and then stores the frequencies of the first 20 stations under preset numbers. Here is how to auto-tune to FM radio stations: Set the mode selector to position . Connect the earphones with the wire fully extended.
Save a radio station to a preset number Here’s how to save the currently playing radio station to a preset number: While you listen to the radio, press and then select [Save to preset]. CAM displays the list of preset »...
Select a recording. Press to play your recording. Upload your recordings to a computer Use the Philips Songbird software to sync your media files. Alternatively, you can transfer recordings in Windows Explorer: Connect CAM to the computer. In Windows Explorer, open CAM.
11 Micro SD cards CAM has a slot to accommodate a Micro SD card. This chapter shows you how to • insert the Micro SD card • browse files and folders on the Micro SD card • import (copy) files to CAM Insert a Micro SD card This is how to insert a Micro SD card: Access the files on a Micro...
12 Use CAM to carry files CAM allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. With CAM connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. Create folders in CAM. Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
13 Settings This is how you customize CAM: Set the mode selector to position . Press to select an option. Press to confirm a selection and go to the next level (when available). Press to return to the previous level. In the mode, the following options are available:...
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Settings Options menu Language • Czech • Danish • German • English (default) • Spanish • French • Italian • Hungarian • Dutch • Norwegian Date and time Time Time format Date Show time in header Factory settings Restore factory settings? (Files are not affected.) Information Capacity...
Built-in microphone: mono Photo / video capture Video format: MPEG4 + PCM 640 x 480 Photo format: JPEG with 2 megapixels Music / video transfer³ With Philips Songbird Display Color LCD 220 x 176 pixels Note • ¹ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.
FullSound FullSound™ is an innovative technology designed by Philips. FullSound™ faithfully restores sonic details to compressed music, enhancing it to provide a full sound experience without any distortion. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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MTP [Media Transfer Protocol] Media Transfer Protocol supports the transfer of music and video files to portable audio and video players. Rip (ripping) Using a software program that “grabs” digital audio from a compact disc and transfers it to a computer hard drive. The integrity of the data is preserved, because the signal does not pass through the computer sound card, and need not be converted to an analog format.