Specifications

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Rio Carbon
What should I do if the
display permanently locks
up, does not display, or
displays UPGRADER?
• If you cannot read the display, the player firmware may be corrupted. Corrupted
firmware may be caused by a failed firmware update. If the player’s firmware
becomes corrupted for any reason, follow these steps to start the player in
Recovery Mode and proceed with the firmware update.
1 Reset the player by inserting a pin or needle into the EMERGENCY RESET hole.
2 Press POWER. The player should power on as normal.
If the player continues to lock up or does not display properly:
1 Reset the player by inserting a pin or needle into the EMERGENCY RESET hole.
2 Press and hold MENU + POWER until UPGRADER is displayed on the screen.
3 Connect the Rio Carbon player to the computer using the USB cable.
Proceed with the Firmware upgrade.
Why would I ever want to
reformat my Rio Carbon?
• If for any reason you suspect that your Rio player's file system has been
corrupted, reformatting the player will restore the file system to its original state.
Use Windows Explorer to format Mass Storage Class compatible Rio players.
1 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu.
2 Locate the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X:) icon that is associated with
the player. (X: equals the drive letter assigned to the Rio player.)
3 Right-click the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X:) icon.
4 Click Format....
Reformatting your Rio player will result in the deletion of all tracks and settings
on the Rio Carbon. Reformatting your Rio player will immediately cancel any
transfers currently in progress.
5 If you are sure you want to reformat your player, click Start.