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Dell DJ Ditty™
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
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Finding Information
What are you looking for?
Find it here:
How to set up my Dell DJ Ditty
Dell DJ Ditty™ Getting Started
and information on the connectors Guide and the Dell DJ Ditty™
and buttons on my Dell DJ Ditty. Owner’s Manual
Information on using my Dell DJ Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s Manual
Ditty.
®
Information on using Musicmatch Musicmatch online help
with my Dell DJ Ditty.
Click Start > All Programs>
Musicmatch Jukebox. Click
Help in Musicmatch.
Downloads, Troubleshooting
information and more.
Connecting to and synchronizing Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s Manual
with a computer.
and Musicmatch online help
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Finding Information
What are you looking for?
Find it here:
Up-to-date information on your
Dell DJ Ditty, including the latest
software downloads, latest versions
of the Dell DJ Ditty™ Owner’s
Manual, Dell DJ Ditty™ Getting
Started Guide, and answers to
Frequently Asked Questions.
Warranty information
Dell DJ Ditty™ Product
Information Guide
My Service Tag
Located on the back of the Dell DJ
Ditty
Finding Information
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1
About Your Dell DJ Ditty
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Dell DJ Ditty™! In this
document, you can find instructions on how to use the key features
of your new Dell DJ Ditty with the accompanying software. You can
also find more sources of useful information in "Finding
Your Dell DJ Ditty comes with a Dell DJ Ditty™ Product Software
CD that you can use to install software onto your computer. The
®
software includes Musicmatch , a soft copy of the Dell DJ Ditty
Owner’s Manual and Acrobat Reader. You can use this software to
manage your music library and to transfer audio tracks and data
files between your Dell DJ Ditty and your computer. In order to
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About Your Dell DJ Ditty
transfer these files, your Dell DJ Ditty must be connected directly
to your computer's USB port. See "Installing Software" on page 13
to get started.
After installing the software on your computer, you can use your
Dell DJ Ditty in a number of ways:
•
•
•
As a digital music player (see "Playing Digital Music" on
page 19), or
As an FM Radio (see "FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty" on
page 26), or
For details about using these features and getting the most out of
NOTICE: Dell's Limited Warranty does not cover data loss resulting
from the unlikely failure of the flash memory in the Dell DJ Ditty.
NOTICE: While your Dell DJ Ditty is robust, do not subject it to
excessive force or impact. This may damage your Dell DJ Ditty.
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USB PROTECTIVE CAP - Keep attached at all times when your
Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to a computer. This protects the
USB connector.
USB CONNECTOR - Connects your Dell DJ Ditty to a computer
to transfer data files or tracks, and charges the battery.
LCD SCREEN - Displays operating information.
HOME/POWER BUTTON - Main Menu/PowerOff/PowerOn
Button.
HEADPHONE CONNECTOR - Connects earphones or
headphones.
RESET BUTTON - Reset when your Dell DJ Ditty stops
responding.
VOLUME/SCROLL/SELECT DIAL - Increases or decreases volume.
Scroll to choose item from menu/list. Press in on the dial to select a
highlighted item.
FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD - Goes to next track or moves
within a track.
PLAY/PAUSE - Starts or pauses a track.
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REWIND/SKIP BACK - Moves to start of current track, or goes to
previous track. Skips to move back within a track.
LANYARD ATTACHMENT - Connects lanyard.
How to use the Volume/Scroll/Select Dial
The Volume/Scroll/Select dial can be rotated to the right (scroll-
right), left (scroll-left), or pressed in to make selections, as shown in
the diagram below.
scroll-left
scroll-right
press in
NOTE: Scroll-select means to move the dial in the desired direction
and press in on the scroll dial to select the item.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume.
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Installing Software
Your Dell DJ Ditty comes with software that helps you create audio
tracks and manage Music Library.
To install software:
NOTE: Ensure that your Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to your
computer during the software installation process.
NOTE: Close all other applications while installing the software.
1
2
Insert the Dell DJ Ditty™ Product Software CD into your CD
drive. The CD runs automatically, and the installation process
begins. If the CD does not run automatically:
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®
a
Using Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon,
navigate to the drive where you loaded the Dell DJ
Ditty™ Product Software CD.
b
Double-click CDINSTALLER.EXE
.
When the Dell DJ Ditty installation screen appears, click OK
to start the software installation process. Follow the
instructions on the screen and click OK Next, or Yes when
,
prompted.
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NOTE: The software may determine that you have a different version
of Musicmatch already on your computer. If so, you are asked
whether or not you would like to continue installing Musicmatch from
the CD. Make your selection to proceed.
•
If you select Yes, the installation process continues. You
must select Yes if you intend to use Musicmatch with
your Dell DJ Ditty.
•
If you select No, you are asked to confirm the selection.
Select Yes to quit the installation.
3
4
After the software installation is complete, a message appears
asking if you want to restart your computer now or later.
Select Yes to restart your computer immediately or No if you
intend to restart your computer later.
NOTE: The software is not enabled until after you restart
your computer.
After restarting your computer, connect your Dell DJ Ditty to
your computer. See "Connecting to your Computer &
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To charge the battery:
Plug your Dell DJ Ditty directly into your computer’s USB port
(see above). Leave the Dell DJ Ditty plugged in for 2.5 hours, in
order to properly charge the battery.
Your Dell DJ Ditty has an integrated, rechargeable, lithium-polymer
battery. Before you use your Dell DJ Ditty for the first time, you
must charge the battery for 2.5 hours. Use the battery icon on your
Dell DJ Ditty’s screen to monitor the battery charge.
While the battery is being charged, the battery icon is animated.
Once the battery is fully charged, the full battery icon
shown.
is
During normal operation, the battery icon indicates approximate
remaining battery power, as follows:
4 bars - 79% to 100%
3 bars - 58% to 78%
2 bars - 36% to 57%
1 bar - 16% to 35%
0 bars - 0% to 15%
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NOTE: Do not use your Dell DJ Ditty for the first time until you have
charged the battery for at least 2.5 hours.
NOTE: To charge your Dell DJ Ditty from your computer’s USB
connector, your computer must be turned on.
NOTE: Charge your Dell DJ Ditty at least once a month, even if it is
not being used.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to replace or remove the integrated battery
from your Dell DJ Ditty. You may damage the Dell DJ Ditty
permanently. Any attempt to open your Dell DJ Ditty voids the
warranty.
information on transferring data files and audio tracks.
Performing a Reset
If your Dell DJ Ditty stops responding, perform a reset.
To perform a reset:
1
Make sure the Dell DJ Ditty is disconnected from the
computer.
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2
Insert the end of a thin object, such as a straightened paper
clip, into the reset button.
NOTICE: Files or tracks that were being transferred may be lost but
other data is normally retained.
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Using Your Dell DJ Ditty
Your Dell DJ Ditty can be used in different ways:
•
•
As a digital music player (see below), or
As an FM Radio (see "FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty" on
page 26), or
•
Playing Digital Music
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume.
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The Dell DJ Ditty can play tracks in MP3 or WMA file formats. It
also has PlaysForSure support, meaning that you can play
downloaded songs in WMA format with PlaysForSure Digital
Rights Management technology. The Dell DJ Ditty comes with a
few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library.
To load your own music files onto the Dell DJ Ditty, see
NOTE: On the "Now Playing" screen, the buttons are defined as
follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Press the Play/Pause button
a track.
to pause or resume playing
Press the Fast Forward/Skip Forward button to go to the
next track.
Press and hold the Fast Forward/Skip Forward button to
fast-forward within a track.
Press the Rewind/Skip Back button
the current track, or the start of previous tracks.
to go to the start of
Press and hold the Rewind/Skip Back button
within a track.
to rewind
Scroll-right
to increase the volume.
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•
•
Scroll-left
to decrease the volume.
Press in on the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to switch between
Title, Artist, or Album information (When listening to
audiobooks, press in on the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to
switch between Title, Author, or Chapter information).
•
Press in on and hold the Volume/Scroll/Select dial
to switch between lock
or unlock keys.
How to Repeat a Marked Segment (AB mode)
NOTE: You can only use AB mode with Music Tracks.
1
2
Press and hold the Play/Pause button
then release to activate the start point for AB mode (
for 2 seconds and
).
With the start point for AB mode activated, while still on the
same track, press and hold the Play/Pause button for 2
seconds and then release to activate the stop point for AB
mode ( ). The chosen segment is repeatedly played
until AB mode is cancelled.
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How to Cancel AB mode
With both the start and stop points for AB mode activated, press
and hold the Play/Pause button
for 2 seconds and then release
to cancel AB mode.
Managing Files from the Main Menu
Start from the Main Menu to perform any Dell DJ Ditty operation.
To get to the Main Menu, press the Home/Power button on your
Dell DJ Ditty.
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•
•
•
Music Library is your window to the music tracks stored on
your Dell DJ Ditty.
Play Mode enables you to change the sequence and manner
in which tracks are played.
FM Radio enables you to manage your favorite FM radio
stations.
Date & Time enables you to display the date and time
settings and adjust your sleep timer.
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•
Settings & Info enables you to customize certain settings,
such as EQ, to your personal preference, and provides you
with data such as firmware version and space on your Dell DJ
Ditty.
Music Library
Playing Music Tracks
Listed below are some quick tips on playing music on your Dell DJ
Ditty.
To play music tracks:
1
2
3
4
Press the Home/Power button on your Dell DJ Ditty.
Scroll-select Music Library
Scroll-select Music
.
.
Press the Play/Pause button.
Your Dell DJ Ditty plays music tracks in the sequence
determined by the Play Mode setting.
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Listening to Spoken Word Audiobooks
You can purchase and download spoken word audiobooks from
You can use MusicMatch Jukebox to transfer audiobooks to your
Dell DJ Ditty.
If you stop listening to an audiobook on your Dell DJ Ditty and go
back to it later, the audiobook begins playing from where you left
off.
NOTE: All spoken word content is listed in the "Audiobooks" section
of the Music Library.
To play audiobooks:
1
2
3
4
5
Press the Home/Power button on your Dell DJ Ditty.
Scroll-select Music Library
Scroll-select Audiobooks
.
.
Scroll to highlight the audiobook of your choice.
Press the Play/Pause button.
To skip through sections in an Audiobook:
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1
2
3
Press and hold the Play/Pause button
mode until you see the symbol on the screen.
while in Audiobook
Press Fast Forward or Rewind to skip to the next or previous
section within a book.
Press and hold the Play/Pause button to exit section skip
mode.
Play Mode
You can use the Play Mode function to determine the sequence of
playing the selected tracks.
To view play mode options:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button on your Dell DJ Ditty.
Scroll-select Play Mode
To change the play mode, scroll-select a play mode.
.
Normal - Plays each track one time in sequential order.
Repeat Track - Repeatedly plays the selected track until you
turn off the Dell DJ Ditty or change the play mode.
Repeat All
- Repeatedly plays all tracks until you turn off the
Dell DJ Ditty or change the play mode.
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Shuffle
- Randomly plays all tracks one time without
repeating any tracks.
Shuffle & Repeat
- Randomly plays all tracks, then repeats
them in a different random sequence until you turn off the Dell DJ
Ditty or change the play mode.
Play Mode icons are shown at the top of the display, as shown
below. If no icon is present, Normal Play Mode is activated.
FM Radio Using the Dell DJ Ditty
You can listen to and store your favorite FM radio stations on the
Dell DJ Ditty.
To listen to FM radio:
1
Press the Home/Power button to access the main menu.
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2
3
Scroll-select FM Radio.
If you see the message "AutoScan 10 stations to presets?",
scroll-select Yes. This automatically searches for and saves the
10 strongest-signalled stations as presets 1 to 10. During this
process, "AutoScan" is displayed on the screen.
4
5
Once the scanning process has finished, "Preset 1" is displayed
on the screen, and this station is played.
To listen to another station, press and release the
Fast Forward or Rewind buttons to move to the
next/previous preset.
NOTE: You only need to Autoscan FM radio stations during initial FM
Radio use. However, you can repeat this procedure at any time by
pressing in on the scroll dial while in FM Radio mode and scroll-
selecting AutoScan.
To tune to an FM radio station by frequency:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select FM Radio
If you see the message "AutoScan 10 stations to presets?",
scroll-select No
.
.
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4
5
Press the Play/Pause button. "SEEK" appears on the screen.
Press the Fast Forward/Skip Forward button to go to the next
strong-signalled station. Press and hold the Fast Forward/Skip
Forward button to advance by 0.1MHz. Similarly, you can use
the Rewind/Skip Back button to search in the other direction.
To save an FM radio station as a preset:
Once you have tuned to a station using the above method, press
and hold the Play/Pause button. Preset x (where x=1 to 10) blinks
on the screen. Use the Fast forward/Skip Forward or Rewind/Skip
Back buttons to increase or decrease the preset number, then press
and hold Play/Pause to save.
To listen to a preset station:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select FM Radio
.
Press the Play/Pause button until "Preset" is displayed on the
screen.
4
Press the Fast Forward or Rewind button to go to the
next/previous preset. Press and hold the Fast Forward or
Rewind button for 2 seconds to go to the next/previous preset,
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play that station for 5 seconds and then move to the
next/previous one, giving you a preview of all stations. To
cancel, press the Fast Forward Rewind or Play/Pause button.
,
NOTE: Use the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to adjust the volume of an
FM radio station.
NOTE: Press in on the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to enter the FM
Radio Menu. Scroll-select AutoScan to go through the autoscanning
procedure.
NOTE: Scroll-select means to move the dial in the desired direction
and press in on the scroll dial to select the item.
Date & Time
Enables you to display and set the date and time and adjust the
sleep timer.
You can select:
•
•
Display - view date and time, as well as sleep time.
Sleep Timer - choose how much time passes before your Dell
DJ Ditty shuts itself off.
•
Set Time - change the time.
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•
Set Date - change the date.
To view the time, date and day:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Date & Time
Scroll-select Display. The date and time appear.
.
To set the sleep timer:
1
2
3
4
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Date & Time
.
Scroll-select Sleep Timer. A list of available times appears.
Scroll-select a duration.
NOTE: The Idle Timer is different from the Sleep Timer.
To set the time:
1
2
3
4
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Date & Time
Scroll-select Set Time
Scroll-select Change
.
.
.
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5
6
Scroll-right to increase, or left to decrease the item which is
highlighed.
Press in on the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to change which
item is highlighted (e.g. to change the highlighted item from
hours to minutes).
7
Scroll-select
<
to accept the new time.
To set the date:
1
2
3
4
5
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Date & Time
Scroll-select Set Date
Scroll-select Change
.
.
.
Scroll-right to increase, or left to decrease the item which is
highlighed.
6
7
Press in on the Volume/Scroll/Select dial to change which
item is highlighted (e.g. to change the highlighted item from
month to day).
Scroll-select
<
to accept the new date.
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Settings & Info
Settings
You can customize the Dell DJ Ditty to your preferences by
adjusting the settings.
You can set:
•
•
•
•
EQ - choose from available EQ presets.
Backlight - choose how long the backlight remains lit.
Contrast - choose a contrast level for optimal viewing.
Idle Timer - choose how much idle time passes before your
Dell DJ Ditty shuts itself off.
•
Language - choose the Dell DJ Ditty’s menu language.
NOTE: Scroll-select means to move the dial in the desired direction
and press in on the scroll dial to select the item.
To select an EQ setting:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Settings & Info
Scroll-select Settings
.
.
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4
Scroll-select EQ. A list of EQ presets appear. To select one of
the EQ presets, scroll-select the preset.
To set the backlight duration:
1
2
3
4
5
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Settings & Info
Scroll-select Settings
.
.
Scroll-select Backlight. A list of available durations appears.
Scroll-select a duration.
To set the contrast level:
1
2
3
4
5
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Settings & Info
Scroll-select Settings
.
.
Scroll-select Contrast. A level-bar of contrast levels appears.
Scroll-select a level.
To set the idle timer:
Press the Home/Power button.
1
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2
3
4
5
Scroll-select Settings & Info
.
Scroll-select Settings
.
Scroll-select Idle Timer. A list of available times appears.
Scroll-select a shutdown time.
NOTE: Your player is "idle" when you do not press a player button and
you do not have any tracks playing during the specified duration.
To set the menu language:
1
2
3
4
5
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Settings & Info
Scroll-select Settings
.
.
Scroll-select Language. A list of available languages appears.
Scroll-select a language.
Information
Provides you with information such as:
•
•
Firmware version
Total amount of space for storing music or data
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•
•
Available space for storing music or data
Number of tracks stored
To check the information for your Dell DJ Ditty:
1
2
3
Press the Home/Power button.
Scroll-select Settings & Info
Scroll-select Information
.
Transferring Music to the Dell DJ Ditty
®
With Musicmatch , you can transfer music tracks from your
personal music library to the Dell DJ Ditty. 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.
NOTE: Before transferring data files or music tracks, you must first
connect your Dell DJ Ditty to your computer.
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®
Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch
to Your Dell DJ Ditty
®
Dell DJ Ditty software powered by Musicmatch makes buying and
enjoying digital music easy by providing a simple graphical
interface between your computer and the Dell DJ Ditty, as well as
access to the Musicmatch Downloads service. Some of the basic
features of Musicmatch are covered below, but for complete
instructions on how to use the Musicmatch software, click Start >
All Programs > Musicmatch Jukebox. Click Help in Musicmatch
Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library
1
2
Connect the Dell DJ Ditty to your computer.
Start Musicmatch by clicking Start > All Programs >
Musicmatch Jukebox. The Musicmatch main window appears.
3
Click View > Portable Device Manager.
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Using Drag-and-Drop:
1
2
With the Portable Device Manager (PDM) open, you can
transfer tracks in a drag-and-drop operation from your
computer's Musicmatch Jukebox onto the Dell DJ Ditty.
3
To drag-and-drop, locate and click the track that you want to
copy, then drag it to Dell DJ Ditty.
Using the Add Tracks button:
1
2
3
Open the Portable Device Manager (PDM) as described above.
Click the Add Tracks button.
Click the Library Playlists, My Music, Desktop, or
,
My Computer icon on the left side of the "Add tracks to
Dell DJ Ditty" window.
4
To add all categories, click Select All and then click OK
.
To add one category, select the category and click OK
.
Double-click a category to see its sub-categories and tracks.
Musicmatch displays the main PDM window when all
selected tracks are added.
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Using Synchronization:
1
2
Open the Portable Device Manager (PDM) as described above.
Click the Sync button to update your Dell DJ Ditty with
tracks from your computer.
NOTE: The first time you use the Sync feature, it may be necessary
to set your preferences in the Portable Device Assistant, if you have
not already done so. If this is the case, the Portable Device Assistant
appears automatically.
NOTE: Synchronization is a one-way process that copies files from
the computer to the Dell DJ Ditty. Select Help on the Musicmatch
toolbar for more information.
Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ Ditty
You can store data files on your Dell DJ Ditty in the same way as a
standard USB Flash Memory device.
To transfer files:
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®
1
Using Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon,
navigate to the My Computer folder.
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2
3
Your Dell DJ Ditty is displayed as an MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) Player (See below).
Within the MTP directory, there are two folders: Data and
Media. Be sure to copy-and-paste/drag-and-drop any data files
into the Data folder.
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3
Frequently Asked Questions
This section covers common problems you might encounter or
questions you might have while using your Dell DJ Ditty. If you
have a problem that is not addressed in this chapter, visit
http://support.dell.com for more information.
Installation
1
I can’t install the Dell DJ Ditty software on my computer,
which has Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or
®
®
Windows 2000 installed on it. The installation stops halfway.
You cannot install the Dell DJ Ditty software on a computer
with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions 41
Upgrade your computer’s operating system to Windows XP
(with Windows Media Player 10.0 or above) before
attempting to install the Dell DJ Ditty.
2
My Dell DJ Ditty is not recognized by Musicmatch, after
installing the software from the Dell DJ Ditty™ Product
Software CD.
In Musicmatch I can’t see my Dell DJ Ditty.
Your Dell DJ Ditty was probably connected to your computer
during the installation.
Your Dell DJ Ditty may not be properly connected to your
computer.
Disconnect your Dell DJ Ditty and restart your computer. You
may also have to re-install the software from the Dell DJ
Ditty™ Product Software CD. Be sure to follow the
installation steps carefully. Do not connect your Dell DJ Ditty
to your computer during software installation.
You may not have the latest version of Windows Media Player
installed on your computer. Previous versions might cause your
Dell DJ Ditty not to be recognized.
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Download and install the latest version of Windows Media
Player.
Usage
1
I can’t turn my Dell DJ Ditty off.
I was using my Dell DJ Ditty, and now the Dell DJ Ditty is
not responding.
The keys on the Dell DJ Ditty have been locked.
Unlock the keys by pressing in on and holding the
Volume/Scroll/Select dial until the lock icon
disappears.
The Dell DJ Ditty’s operating system may be locked.
Insert the end of a thin object, such as a straightened paper
clip, into the reset button, located next to the headphone
connector on your Dell DJ Ditty.
2
I’ve disconnected my Dell DJ Ditty from my computer, but
the display still shows that it is connected.
The Dell DJ Ditty’s operating system may be locked.
Frequently Asked Questions 43
Insert the end of a thin object, such as a straightened paper
clip, into the reset button, located next to the headphone
connector on your Dell DJ Ditty.
3
My computer does not recognize my Dell DJ Ditty.
You may be using a USB hub to connect your Dell DJ Ditty to
your computer.
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty directly to your computer’s USB
port.
Your computer’s USB port may not be functioning properly.
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty to another USB port which is
known to function correctly.
General
1
When I listen to music tracks, I hear a lot of noise or drop-
outs.
The track you are listening to was not recorded or encoded
properly.
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Verify that the music track sounds the same when you play it
from the Dell DJ Ditty and from your computer. You can then
acquire a better recording of the track and transfer it to your
Dell DJ Ditty.
Firmware Upgrade
NOTICE: This step replaces the operating software (firmware) on
your Dell DJ Ditty with a newer version.
Make sure a suitable firmware file is copied to your computer
before performing this operation.
The latest firmware file can be downloaded from
.
To upgrade the firmware:
a
b
c
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty directly to an available USB
port on your computer.
Run the firmware update program and click the "Next"
button.
Verify that the "Format Data Area" option is unchecked,
then click the "Start" button.
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NOTICE: All files and music tracks are lost if "Format Data Area" is
checked.
d
After firmware upgrade is complete, disconnect your Dell
DJ Ditty from the computer.
e
The Dell DJ Ditty restarts.
NOTE: Restarting the Dell DJ Ditty may take up to 2 minutes.
Warning Indications
1
2
3
Low Battery Shutting Down
The battery is low or depleted. Connect the Dell DJ Ditty to
a powered USB port and allow the unit’s battery to charge
fully.
License Expired
The Subscription Song license has expired. Connect the Dell
DJ Ditty to the PC and perform a music track sync to refresh
all licenses automatically.
Error! Reformat with Firmware Updater
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Flash memory data error. Follow the steps Reload or Upgrade
firmware with “Format Data Area” checked in the
Troubleshooting section.
Troubleshooting
1
All the buttons on my Dell DJ Ditty are not responding and
there is a lock icon
on the LCD Screen
The Button Lock function has been activated. Press in on and
hold the Volume/Scroll/Select dial until the lock icon
disappears, and then release the button.
2
LCD Display is frozen
The Dell DJ Ditty is unresponsive to all button presses and
the Button Lock function has not been activated. Make sure
your Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to your computer and
perform the reset. To perform the reset, insert the end of the
thin object, such as a straightened pin paper clip, into the
reset button near the headphone jack. See "Performing a
Reset" on page 17 for more information.
3
Your Dell DJ Ditty is Frequently Unresponsive
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i. Reset Dell DJ Ditty
Make sure your Dell DJ Ditty is not connected to your
computer. To perform the reset, insert the end of the thin
object, such as a straightened pin paper clip, into the reset
button near the headphone jack.
ii. Format Dell DJ Ditty
NOTICE: Be sure to backup all the files and music tracks in your Dell
DJ Ditty before performing this step.
NOTICE: All files and music tracks in your Dell DJ Ditty are lost when
this operation is selected.
There are two ways to format data on your Dell DJ Ditty.
Format using Musicmatch Jukebox:
a
b
c
Run Musicmatch® Jukebox.
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty to your computer.
Click the “Portable Device” button on the left-hand side
of the screen.
d
The “Portable Device Manager” window pops up.
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e
Click the “Tools” button on the right-hand side of
“Portable Device Manager” window.
f
Choose the “Format media”.
g
Disconnect your Dell DJ Ditty and reboot it
Format using Windows Media Player 10:
a
b
c
d
Run Microsoft® Media Player 10.
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty to the computer.
Click the Sync feature.
Click the “Format storage media” button on the right-
hand side of the screen.
e
Disconnect your Dell DJ Ditty and reboot it.
iii. Reload or Upgrade firmware with “Format Data Area”
checked.
NOTICE: This step replaces the operating software (firmware) in your
Dell DJ Ditty with a newer version.
You should always have the latest firmware installed in your
player.
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The latest firmware file can be downloaded from
.
Make sure a suitable firmware file is copied to your computer
before performing this operation.
a
b
Connect your Dell DJ Ditty to your computer.
Run the firmware update program and click the Next
button.
NOTICE: Be sure to backup all the files and music tracks on your Dell
DJ Ditty before performing this step.
c
Check the "Format Data Area" option and click the Start
button.
NOTICE: All files and music tracks on your Dell DJ Ditty are lost if
"Format Data Area" is checked.
d
e
After the firmware upgrade is complete, disconnect your
Dell DJ Ditty from the computer.
The Dell DJ Ditty will restart.
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Restarting the Dell DJ Ditty may take up to 2 minutes.
Musicmatch
Musicmatch Jukebox FAQ
1
Are there other services available to use with Musicmatch
Jukebox?
Musicmatch Jukebox comes fully integrated with
Musicmatch Radio, Musicmatch Music Store and
Musicmatch On Demand. These services help you listen to
and discover music in ways never before possible, or as easy, on
your personal computer. For more information click the On
Demand Music Store or Radio buttons on the Musicmatch
,
Jukebox interface.
2
If I install Musicmatch Jukebox over a previous version, does
it delete my playlists or libraries?
Musicmatch Jukebox preserves both your Playlists and Music
Library content if you install using the default installation
options. If you opt to change your default installation to a
custom install in a different location, you may have to re-add
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your music files to your Music Library and rebuild your
Playlists. Your music files still remain on your computer and
do have not been removed.
3
I'm getting an error when trying to update the firmware on
my Dell DJ Ditty
If you are getting the error:
"PC Firmware update cannot proceed because Musicmatch
Jukebox software is interfering, please restart system and run
this firmware update again."
Try opening the task manager and ending the "mim" process.
a
b
c
d
e
f
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard.
From Windows Task Manager, select the Processes tab.
Highlight mim.exe and select the End Process button
Select Yes to the Task Manager warning
Proceed with the firmware update
If problem remains, restart the system and update the
firmware again.
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4
The tracks in my Library have different colored icons next to
each track. What does each color mean?
•
•
•
•
•
Gray music-note icons represent standard MP3,
mp3PRO, WMA and WAV music files.
Green music-note icons represent purchased Musicmatch
Downloads tracks.
Orange sound waves are links to Internet streamed files
playable through your Music Library.
Blue sound waves are Musicmatch On Demand tracks
playable through your Music Library.
A CD represents a CD that is inserted into your CD
drive, and it represents albums when in View By Album
mode.
•
A white page represents a playlist.
Error Messages
"Unsupported Operation: You must be logged-in to your On
Demand portable account to download and transfer On Demand
tracks to your portable device."
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"On Demand services are currently unavailable. Updating your PC
settings may resolve the problem. Go to Help > Additional Help
Online > FAQ for more information."
"Some On Demand services are unavailable. Logging in at a later
time may resolve the problem."
Solutions
Jukebox
1
2
3
Open the Windows Task Manager, [Ctrl-Alt-Del] and select
the Processes tab.
Highlight mmjb.exe [if it exists] and press the End Processes
button [press OK to the pop up dialog].
Highlight mim.exe and press the End Processes button [press
OK to the pop up dialog].
User Settings
Set up your XP login with administrator rights from Start
menu > Control Panel > User Accounts
1
.
Internet Explorer
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Right-click on Internet Explorer from your desktop and select
Properties
.
1
Select the Privacy tab and make sure your cookie tolerance is
set to Medium or lower.
2
Select the Security tab and click the Default Level button
from the lower right side.
•
If this button is not active, set the level to Medium or
lower.
3
4
From the Security tab, highlight Trusted Sites and press the
Sites button
•
Uncheck the option Require server verification (https:)
for all sites in this zone.
•
In the Add this Web site to the zone text box, type in
Select the Advanced tab and place a checkmark next to the
following options:
•
•
Enable Install on Demand (Internet Explorer)
Enable Install on Demand (Other)
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5
Select the Connections tab, and make sure the following
options are correct:
a
If you're using a Modem, click on the name of your ISP
and press the Settings button.
•
Uncheck the box that reads Use a proxy server for
this connection
b
If you’re using a Cable service [Comcast, Cox,
RoadRunner, etc], press the LAN Settings button.
•
Uncheck the box that reads Use a proxy server for
your LAN
Windows Media Player 10
If you don't have Windows Media Player (WMP)10, install it from
1
Press the down arrow in the top right corner of WMP and
select Tools / Options
.
2
Select the Privacy tab and place a checkmark next to the
following options:
•
Acquire licenses automatically for protected content.
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•
Send unique Player ID to content providers.
Firewall/Antivirus Software
Do you have an active Firewall? Go to the Start menu, select
Control Panel, then select Security Options
.
1
Select the Windows Firewall link under Manage Security
Settings. If the firewall is on, continue.
•
Select the General tab and uncheck Don't allow
exceptions
2
Select the Exceptions tab, press the Add Program button, and
press the Browse button.
•
Select the My Computer shortcut from the browse dialog
and navigate to C:\Program
Files\Musicmatch\Musicmatch Jukebox\
•
Add the following programs: mmjb.exe,
mm_TDMEngine.exe, mim.exe, mimboot.exe,
MMJBBurn.exe, mmjblaunch.exe, and mm_server.exe
.
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If you are running a firewall other than Windows Firewall, unblock
the following programs: mmjb.exe, mm_TDMEngine.exe,
mim.exe, mimboot.exe, MMJBBurn.exe, mmjblaunch.exe, and
mm_server.exe
.
General Usage
1
Add tracks to your portable device
a
Connect the portable device to your computer as
instructed in the Getting Started Guide.
b
Click the Portable Device button to open the Portable
Device Manager, (or send tracks to the PDM by selecting
the menu File>Send to Portable Device).
NOTE: When you first connect your portable device, the Portable
Device Assistant should open, giving you options on how to add
music to the device; either manually or automatically through
synchronization. You may opt to cancel the assistant and simply add
tracks via drag-and-drop, clicking the Add button, or clicking the
Send To button under the Playlist Window.)
2
Device Assistant
When the Device Assistant opens it helps you copy music to
the device.
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a
Decide if you want to manually add tracks, or have the
process more automated by using synchronization.
Manually Add Tracks - You may either:
•
•
•
drag-and-drop tracks into the PDM window,
click the Add button in the PDM window, or
click the Send To button on the Playlist window to
send your Playlist to the PDM window.
Automatically add tracks using synchronization
Click Next. You have two options:
b
•
Choose a random assortment of tracks (from your
playlists or library)
•
Transfer as much as possible of each source (from
your playlists or library)
NOTE: Either choice attempts to use all tracks, but only uses as
many tracks as can fit on the portable device.
c
Click Next. Select the playlists you'd like to transfer, or
choose All Musicmatch Library Tracks. Musicmatch
calculates and display the amount of space required based
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on your selection, and display the amount of space
available on your device.
d
Musicmatch is now ready to copy files to the device. You
now have two options next time you connect your device.
•
To have the assistant display again. This lets you use
this automated assistant to add files to your portable
device.
•
To not have the assistant display and have
synchronization occur automatically each time you
connect your device, using the same settings you
have just selected in the previous steps.
e
Click SyncNow. Tracks begin to transfer.
NOTE: If your device does not display, you may need to download a
plug-in for it. Click the Tools button and select Add A Device Plug-in.
Find your device and click on its picture. The plugin downloads and
installs automatically. Reattach your portable device and try again.
NOTE: MusicMatch Jukebox Software, which is included on your
Dell DJ Ditty Product Software CD, already has the Dell DJ Ditty Plug-
in Preinstalled.
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Performance Parameters
Audio quality
(specifications based on 32-ohm
load at 1-kHz tone are typical
values)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Channel separation
Frequency response
Harmonic distortion
Playtime
up to 92 dB
up to 65 dB
24 Hz-20 kHz (headphones)
< 0.1%
up to 14 hours (based on 128 kbps
MP3 songs, continuous playback,
volume 7(maximum 21), EQ off,
using included Dell earphones)
Battery charging time
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
2.5 hrs
0°C/32°F to 40°C/104°F
-10°C/14°F to 45°C/113°F
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Supported Audio Formats
MP3
Bitrates 8 ~ 320 kbps, Variable
Bitrate (VBR) supported
WMA
Bitrates 32~192 kbps, Variable
Bitrate (VBR) supported
PlaysForSure
Audible files
Licensed WMA
Format 2, format 3 and format 4.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP Home
32 bit, SP 1, Windows Media
Player 10
Windows XP Professional
32 bit, SP 1, Windows Media
Player 10
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Glossary
AUDIBLE—Audible format is used for Audiobooks which can be
downloaded and listened to on your Dell DJ Ditty. When you stop
listening to an Audiobook and return to it later, it will still be at the same
place.
BITRATE —A bitrate indicates the average number of bits in 1 second of a
digital audio track. MP3 encoders allow you to specify the bitrate when
making MP3 files. The higher the bitrate, the better the audio quality.
Unfortunately, this also means a larger file size.
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM) —A technology enabling the
copyright owner of intellectual property, like a digital audio track, to
control file usage. It is normally used to allow you to download digital
audio tracks while preventing you from distributing the files to other
people or other devices. With DRM, digital audio tracks contain digital
signatures. Your Dell DJ Ditty is DRM-compliant.
EQ—Short for "Graphic Equalizer". Different settings will boost or
reduce certain frequencies and enchance the sound.
FIRMWARE —The software in your device that allows you to perform
numerous functions including playing audio.
KBPS —Kilobits-per-second. A measure of how good the bitrate is. 128 kbps
is the standard bitrate for MP3 files. 128-kbps MP3s are near-CD quality.
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Some other commonly used encoding rates are 160 or 192kbps.
LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY (LI-POLY) —A battery composed of
lithium, a light metal with high electrochemical potential. Lithium
batteries are light and store high amounts of electrical energy. Because of
this, lithium-polymer batteries are ideal for your portable device. Lithium-
polymer batteries do not use poisonous metals, such as lead, mercury, or
cadmium, and have no "memory effect" problems (caused by not being
fully discharged before a new recharge, and remembering a shorter
battery cycle). However, they are more expensive than conventional
nickel-cadmium (NiCad) and nickel metalhydride (NiMH) batteries.
Your Dell DJ Ditty uses a Li-Poly battery.
MEGABYTE (MB) —About 1 million bytes. Bytes, megabytes, and
gigabytes are measures of how much data a storage device can hold.
For example, a 3-minute MP3 encoded at standard bitrates is
approximately 3 MB in size.
MP3 —A member of the MPEG compression family, MP3 is a
commonly used compressed digital-audio format. MP3 encoding
transforms digital audio files (like WAV) to provide reasonable audio
quality in relatively small file sizes.
PLAYSFORSURE—Digital Rights Managed music in WMA format (See
reference to Digital Rights Management above).
SHUFFLE —A Play mode that randomly plays tracks once only from the
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Selected Music list.
SHUFFLE REPEAT —A Play Mode that randomly plays tracks from the
Selected Music List repeatedly.
USB —Universal Serial Bus. A moderately high-speed input/output
technology for "hot swap" data transfers, meaning that you can connect
or disconnect a USB device without turning off your computer. Your
Dell DJ Ditty uses the newer USB 2.0 standard that allows for higher
speed transfers than USB 1.1.
WMA —Windows Media Audio. This is the standard used by Windows
Media. Your Dell DJ Ditty can play tracks in this format, as well as MP3.
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