Operation Manual

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Rio Carbon

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer

What type of files can I

play with the Rio Carbon?

• The Rio Carbon can play MP3, WMA, and Audible #2 and #3 format files.

Can I add MP3 and WMA

files to the player at the

same time?

• Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. They can be mixed together.

What are the differences

between MP3 and WMA

files?

• Because WMA’s use a lower bitrate than equivalent MP3’s they are generally half

as large as MP3 files and you can store more music in less space on CDs, hard

drives, or the Rio Carbon.

How much music can I

store on the Rio Carbon?

• The amount of music that can be stored on the Rio Carbon depends on the bitrate

of the files stored. The About menu lists the total amount of space, the amount of

free space, and the number of tracks on the Rio Carbon.

What kind of batteries can

I use with the Rio

Carbon?

• The Rio Carbon uses a non-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Can I replace the battery

in my Rio Carbon?

•No.

Bitrate

64 kbps

96 kbps

128 kbps

164 kbps

192 kbps

Approximate amount of space required per

minute of audio content

0.5 MB

0.75 MB

1 MB

1.25 MB

1.75 MB