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Using the control buttons

Using the menu buttons

The menu buttons let you open menus and change settings.

For more information about jukebox menus, see “Chapter 5: Settings and 
Options” on page 71.

Press this...

To...

(right arrow)

Select the current option or open the next menu.

(left arrow)

Open the previous menu.

(up and down arrows)

Select the menu choices and change settings.

(option menu button)

Display the choices or options of the currently 
highlighted menu item and create playlists, turn 
on shuffle mode, or create slideshows.

Option menu button

Menu control button

Summary of Contents for GCM-4

Page 1: ...Gateway MP3 Photo Jukebox GCM 4 User Guide...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ents 1 System requirements 2 Front 3 Top 5 Bottom 6 Left 7 Back 8 Accessories 9 Specifications 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started 11 Charging the battery 11 Turning on your jukebox 15 Plugging in the headpho...

Page 4: ...he Now Playing screen 27 Setting advanced playing modes 28 Setting the equalizer 28 Setting shuffle mode 28 Setting repeat mode 29 Disabling expired music messages 30 Viewing the music visualization 3...

Page 5: ...49 Chapter 4 Viewing Photos 53 Viewing a photo 53 Copying photos to your jukebox 54 Copying photos from your computer 54 Copying photos from your digital camera 55 Copying photos from your card reader...

Page 6: ...g the backlight 71 Setting the clock and calendar 72 Accessing the settings shortcut menu 72 Resetting the jukebox to its defaults 73 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting 75 Te...

Page 7: ...v Chapter 7 Safety and Legal Notices 87...

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Page 9: ...kage contents Your package includes Gateway GCM 4 MP3 Photo Jukebox Ear bud stereo headphones USB 2 0 connector cables 2 AC power adapter Soft cover carrying case Quick start poster This user guide So...

Page 10: ...ct to your jukebox your computer must have the following minimum requirements Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Intel Pentium III 333 MHz processor 80 MB available...

Page 11: ...3 Front Playback control buttons LCD panel Menu control button Option menu button...

Page 12: ...play pause button doubles as a power button For more information see Using the playback buttons on page 18 and Turning on your jukebox on page 15 Menu control button Lets you select menus and choices...

Page 13: ...5 Top Component Description Headphone jack Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack Control lock Slide to lock all jukebox control buttons Headphone jack Control lock...

Page 14: ...ukebox You can also connect the camera USB cable for downloading photos directly from your digital camera For more information see Charging the battery on page 11 Moving files to your jukebox on page...

Page 15: ...7 Left Control Description Volume Press the side top of the button to increase volume and press the side bottom to decrease volume Volume button...

Page 16: ...8 Back Battery cover...

Page 17: ...tive 1 6 inch Battery 820 mAh rechargeable Li ion prismatic 3 7V removable Hard drive 4 GB 1 inch Compact Flash Type II Memory 32 MB SDRAM 1 MB flash Power input 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz normal output 5V 1...

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Page 19: ...e the battery for three hours before using your jukebox for the first time However it is not necessary to fully charge the battery each time You can charge the battery by connecting the jukebox either...

Page 20: ...t the USB combo cable to the AC power adapter then plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet If the power icon is the battery is Green Full Yellow Medium Red Low Red with an exclamation point Cri...

Page 21: ...13 OR Connect the USB combo cable to the computer 2 Plug the combo cable into the jukebox Make sure that the top of the plug the side with the arrows is facing the same way as the front of the jukebox...

Page 22: ...upper right corner of the display The keypad s backlight turns on while the battery charges then turns off when the battery is fully charged 4 When your jukebox battery is finished charging press in o...

Page 23: ...nd the Main Menu opens after a few seconds To turn off your jukebox Press and hold the power button until the display turns off about two seconds Tips Tricks To avoid turning the jukebox on accidental...

Page 24: ...n the headphones You can plug headphones or speakers into your jukebox To plug in headphones or speakers Plug the headphone or speaker plug into the headphone jack on the top of your jukebox Headphone...

Page 25: ...tions on page 71 Press this To right arrow Select the current option or open the next menu left arrow Open the previous menu up and down arrows Select the menu choices and change settings option menu...

Page 26: ...track or next track buttons acts as rewind and fast forward respectively Important If the jukebox does not respond when you press a button it may be pausing for several seconds while loading the next...

Page 27: ...You can lock your jukebox so its buttons are not accidentally pressed To lock all jukebox buttons Move the control lock to the Locked position where red is showing When the buttons are locked a lock...

Page 28: ...Genres All Music or Now Playing then press to open the submenu 4 Continue to select the submenus such as playlist number and artist name then press when your final selection is made to play the music...

Page 29: ...ontiers Caetano Sem Palavras So Far So Close Tracks from his CD Without Frontiers 1 Sem Compromisso 2 Do Outro Lado 3 Sem Fronteiras Learn more about this artist at www renatogrinberg com Mac Lopez wi...

Page 30: ...ting volume To adjust volume Press the side top of the volume button to increase volume and press the side bottom to decrease volume Caution Setting the volume too high can damage the headphones Volum...

Page 31: ...3 Press or to highlight a folder then press to open the folder 4 Press or to highlight a photo then press to view the photo To view other photos in the same folder as the photo being viewed press or 5...

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Page 33: ...ebox The Main Menu opens 2 Press or to highlight Music then press to open the Music menu 3 Press or to highlight any of the options below then press to open the submenu When you see the list of songs...

Page 34: ...g or an entire category to a jukebox only playlist highlight the song artist album or other category press to open the option menu highlight Add to Playlist then press Battery meter Shuffle Lock indic...

Page 35: ...fter moving within menus you can quickly return to the Now Playing screen from any screen To return to the Now Playing screen 1 Press The options menu opens 2 Press or to highlight Now Playing then pr...

Page 36: ...open the Audio Setting menu 3 Highlight EQ then press to open the EQ Mode menu 4 Highlight the equalizer setting you want to use then press to select it The equalizer setting immediately becomes acti...

Page 37: ...Main Menu press or to highlight Settings then press to open the Settings menu 2 Highlight Audio then press to open the Audio Setting menu 3 Highlight Repeat Mode then press to open the Repeat Mode men...

Page 38: ...Although re syncing with your computer will quickly enable you to access the track again you may want to disable the expiration warning message if it is too distracting To disable messages for disable...

Page 39: ...er To view the music visualization 1 In the Now Playing screen press to open the options menu 2 Highlight Visual then press The Visual menu opens 3 Highlight OFF then press to change the setting to ON...

Page 40: ...ating a jukebox playlist To create a playlist on your jukebox 1 Press or to highlight Music then press to open the Music menu 2 Press or to highlight any of the options below then press to open the su...

Page 41: ...ukebox playlist is created and you are done OR Press The menu for naming your playlist opens 7 Press or to highlight the first character of your playlist then press to select the next character 8 Cont...

Page 42: ...ylist in Windows Media Player 1 In Windows Media Player on your computer click the Library tab then click and drag the files to add to your playlist from the library list to the playlist window on the...

Page 43: ...3 Type a filename then click Save Your playlist is created 4 Sync your jukebox with Windows Media Player on your computer using automatic sync For instructions see Moving files to your jukebox on page...

Page 44: ...he submenu 3 In the submenu highlight the item a particular artist album genre or song then press to open the options menu 4 Highlight Add to Playlist then press A list of playlists opens 5 Highlight...

Page 45: ...Highlight Delete Song then press The prompt Remove song from playlist appears 7 Press to delete the song or press to cancel Deleting a playlist To delete a playlist 1 On your jukebox press or to highl...

Page 46: ...38 5 Highlight Delete Playlist then press The prompt Delete Playlist appears 6 Press to delete the song or press to cancel...

Page 47: ...n screen instructions 2 After the installation is finished click Finish then restart your computer Tips Tricks Even if you already have Windows Media Player 10 installed on your computer you may want...

Page 48: ...r more information see Ripping music files on page 40 or Buying digital music files on page 43 To create digital photos you must either take them with a digital camera and transfer the files to your c...

Page 49: ...tab The list of tracks on your music CD appears If your computer is connected to the Internet the album and tracks are listed by name 4 Right click the title bar click Tools then click Options 5 Click...

Page 50: ...42 6 Click the Format box click MP3 or WMA then click OK You only have to select the format once so the next time you rip music you do not need to perform this step...

Page 51: ...lay music from these services on your jukebox you must buy music in MP3 or WMA format Plays For Sure is a Microsoft program that ensures compatibility between compatible media players and participatin...

Page 52: ...ice of over a million tracks Napster is a Plays For Sure music provider To download music from Napster To Go 1 Click the Store icon the multicolored butterfly in the upper right corner of Windows Medi...

Page 53: ...und on a card in your jukebox s shipping box in the space provided 5 Click to select the Review Terms Conditions check box then click Next Step 6 Type your billing information then click Submit Import...

Page 54: ...he upper right corner you can search by artist track or album You can also click Browse to access Napster s browse features 9 When you locate the track you want click to select it then click Download...

Page 55: ...computer Manual syncing only synchronizes your jukebox with your computer when you tell it to Automatic syncing synchronizes your jukebox with your computer each time you connect your jukebox To sync...

Page 56: ...48 3 Click Edit Playlist 4 In the Edit Playlist dialog box right click the album or artist you want to add to the Sync List then click Add to Playlist OR...

Page 57: ...Your jukebox can play any WMA MP3 or WAV file and any playlist that appears in the Windows Media Player music library To move files to your jukebox 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media...

Page 58: ...50 5 Plug the USB combo cable into the jukebox then plug the other end of the combo cable into a USB port on your computer...

Page 59: ...Finish Your sync settings are saved Tips Tricks Automatic syncing is necessary to move playlists to your jukebox If you select Automatic your jukebox and Media Player automatically sync each time you...

Page 60: ...ox 8 Unplug the USB cable from the computer Your jukebox restarts If your jukebox is finished charging you can also unplug the combo cable from the jukebox 9 To unplug the combo cable from the jukebox...

Page 61: ...t photo editing software saves in the standard format by default Viewing a photo To view photos 1 Turn on your jukebox The Main Menu opens 2 Highlight Pictures then press to open the Pictures menu 3 H...

Page 62: ...folder on your computer containing photos then click the photo you want to copy to your jukebox To select multiple photos press and hold the SHIFT or CTRL key while clicking 4 Click Edit then click Co...

Page 63: ...re is convenient for emptying your camera s memory card when you have no access to a computer for permanent storage To copy photos from your camera to your jukebox 1 Turn on your digital camera 2 Conn...

Page 64: ...56 3 Turn on your jukebox then connect the USB camera interface cable to your jukebox Your jukebox detects the camera and asks to upload all files...

Page 65: ...can erase them from your camera Important To determine whether a camera is supported for direct file copying to your jukebox see www gateway com photojukebox If your camera is not listed use a memory...

Page 66: ...sing a memory card reader insert your memory card 3 Connect the cable to your jukebox Your jukebox detects the memory device and asks if you want to upload all files Important To determine whether you...

Page 67: ...g the files to your jukebox Copying may take several minutes 5 After the copying is complete unplug your jukebox and memory device from the USB cable After verifying that the files have been copied to...

Page 68: ...ess The New Folder menu opens 3 Highlight Name Folder or the default new folder name then press 4 If you selected the default folder name the new folder is created and you are done OR If you selected...

Page 69: ...photo then press to open the options menu 4 Highlight Cut then press The file is deleted from that folder 5 Press to return to the folder menu highlight the target folder then press to open that fold...

Page 70: ...to highlight Pictures then press to open the Pictures menu 2 Highlight a photo folder then press to open the folder 3 Highlight the photo you want to delete then press to open the options menu 4 Highl...

Page 71: ...hen press to open the folder 3 Highlight any photo then press to open the options menu 4 Highlight New Slideshow then press The Select Music menu opens 5 Highlight the music you want to play as backgr...

Page 72: ...ters until the naming is complete then press The new slideshow is created Editing slideshows Deleting a slideshow To delete a slideshow 1 From the Main Menu highlight Slideshows then press to open the...

Page 73: ...ions menu 3 Highlight Time Interval to change the time between slide transitions or highlight Transition to change the type of slide transitions then press 4 Highlight the settings you want then press...

Page 74: ...tart a picture show 1 From the Main Menu highlight Pictures then press to open the Pictures menu 2 Highlight a photo folder then press to open the folder 3 Highlight any photo then press to open the o...

Page 75: ...digital camera on page 55 Desktop scanners See your scanner documentation for information on how to scan and save images and the file formats it can save Graphics programs See your graphics program s...

Page 76: ...68 Creating text notes You can even use your jukebox as a reference pad by saving text as an image This example uses Microsoft Paint but you can use any image editing software...

Page 77: ...e lower right corner of the drawing area then drag it until the status bar shows the drawing area dimensions of 128x110 3 Click the text tool button then type the text you want 4 Save the image as a J...

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Page 79: ...utton To set the backlight time 1 From the Main Menu press or to highlight Settings then press to open the Settings menu 2 Highlight Backlight then press to open the Backlight menu 3 Highlight the len...

Page 80: ...to open the Date Time menu 3 Press and to select the time or date fields then press or to change the value in the selected field Accessing the settings shortcut menu In the Now Playing screen you can...

Page 81: ...to return it to its factory configuration To reset the jukebox to its defaults 1 From the Main Menu press or to highlight Settings then press to open the Settings menu 2 Highlight Reset then press Th...

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Page 83: ...con on the screen If the control lock is in the LOCK position move it to the UNLOCK position For more information see Locking control buttons on page 19 Files cannot be transferred Make sure that the...

Page 84: ...ebox s original firmware 1 Turn on your jukebox and connect it to your computer using the USB combo cable 2 Click Start All Programs Gateway MP3 Photo Jukebox then click Firmware Utility 3 Click Re in...

Page 85: ...problem The Format option backs up and re formats the Music Pictures PPL Playlists and Upload folders on the jukebox s hard drive After the drive is re formatted the backed up data is restored to the...

Page 86: ...e or static format Jukebox does not turn on Make sure that the battery still has power For more information see Charging the battery on page 11 Jukebox does not appear in Windows Media Player Disconne...

Page 87: ...ia Player When I try to play a song I get the message To play this track you must sync your device to your PC If you use a music service where music can be played for a limited amount of time such as...

Page 88: ...80 Technical support For technical support go to the Gateway Support Web site at support gateway com For more information about your jukebox go to www gateway com photojukebox...

Page 89: ...Avoid areas with strong magnetic fields Do not use thinner alcohol or benzene when cleaning the jukebox To avoid electrical shock do not disassemble the case If your jukebox needs service contact Gat...

Page 90: ...pare battery With an extra battery or two you can increase the jukebox play time from 8 10 hours to 16 20 or 24 30 hours To buy additional batteries see www gateway com photojukeboxextras To replace t...

Page 91: ...t of the jukebox 4 Insert the replacement battery into the battery bay making sure the contacts on the battery align with the contacts in the battery bay 5 Replace the battery cover Caution Never shak...

Page 92: ...ically update your jukebox s firmware for the most recent improvements to performance and functionality Check Gateway s technical support Web site at support gateway com for the latest firmware update...

Page 93: ...note of where the firmware update file is saved to 4 On the Windows taskbar right click Start then click Explore Windows Explorer opens 5 Open the folder you saved the firmware update to then double c...

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Page 95: ...ssive dust and sand Avoid areas with strong magnetic fields Do not use thinner alcohol or benzene when cleaning the jukebox To avoid electrical shock do not disassemble the case If your jukebox needs...

Page 96: ...n be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increa...

Page 97: ...tions not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of Cali...

Page 98: ...latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any...

Page 99: ...NLESS YOU NOTIFY GATEWAY IN WRITING THAT YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THIS AGREEMENT AND YOU RETURN YOUR PRODUCT OR CANCEL SERVICES UNDER EITHER GATEWAY S OR THE...

Page 100: ...Gateway ii configuration of the NOS software so that it works with the networked Gateway computers you purchased iii setup of the NOS software so that it is fully integrated with other products you pu...

Page 101: ...ust assist Gateway in diagnosing issues with your product and follow Gateway s warranty processes You must obtain warranty service from Gateway Gateway will not reimburse you for service performed by...

Page 102: ...PECIFICATIONS OR THAT DO NOT MATERIALLY ALTER FUNCTIONALITY GATEWAY DOES NOT WARRANT AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY MISUSE ABUSE ACCIDENTS VIRUSES UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS OR THE CO...

Page 103: ...p all files before services are performed and remove any data from parts or products returned to Gateway GATEWAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF YOUR DATA 4 Disclaimer of Warranties Limitation of L...

Page 104: ...AS ACTS OF GOD OR FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS LOST PROFITS LOST DATA OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED WHETHER FOR BREACH...

Page 105: ...under its rules except as otherwise provided below You and Gateway will agree on another arbitration forum if NAF ceases operations The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator and wi...

Page 106: ...cluding attorneys fees incurred in staying or dismissing such other proceedings or in otherwise enforcing compliance with this dispute resolution provision You understand that in the absence of this p...

Page 107: ...diaries affiliates directors officers employees beneficiaries agents assigns component suppliers both hardware and software and or any third party who provides products or services purchased from or d...

Page 108: ...s any inconsistency between this Agreement and any other agreement included with or relating to products or services purchased from Gateway this Agreement shall govern This Agreement may not be modifi...

Page 109: ...hat provide products and services to our customers By purchasing registering for or using other companies products and services that are distributed by Gateway you agree that these companies may trans...

Page 110: ...accept for return any products purchased from a reseller The standard warranty stated above also applies to Gateway products shipped to a country outside the United States provided that customers out...

Page 111: ...ustomer Service Department 610 Gateway Drive Attn Warranty Services North Sioux City SD 57049 Current information on technical support and warranty policies phone numbers and other service information...

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