Cannot transfer files to Rio MP3 from Windows 7 PC. Rio shows "waiting" when hooked up to the PC via the USB cable.

Sony IC RECORDER ICD BX-800 (!without USB connection!)
What you need:
- newests audio drivers in Windows 7 (updated audio-drivers)
- audio cable 3,5 M (male) both ends M-M (male-male)
- freeware application Audacity for Windows (with LAME)

Howto step by step:
- one end of audio cable connect to dictaphon's headset (earphones) jack in recorder Sony IC RECORDER ICD BX-800
- other end of audio cable connect to PC/notebook microphone (or LINE IN)
- nothing special setup (adjust) regarding Audio in Windows 7, the device for record Audio keep Microphone (default)
- in Audacity set very little volume "Input Volume Slider" and "Output Volume Slider" (for example both 0,1)
- in Audacity like Input Device set "Input (Audio device High Definition Audio)": !Don't set in Audacity like Input Device "Microphone"!
- Audio Host: MME
- Output Device set "Speakers (Audio device)"
- Input Channels set "2 (Stereo) Input"
- Sampling (Hz) set 44100

was there any cd given along with the purchase of this player???????

Just did this with my daughter and it worked:

1. Turn PC on.
2. Plug camera cable into Camera.
3. Plug camera cable USB end into computer USB port.
4. Turn on Camera... wait until camera show message 'USB, PC, Pictbridge'.
5. PC should be selected if not select by highlighting and press shutter button.
6. Press 'Shutter' button.
7. Window 'Autoplay' appears on PC. Select 'import' in Autoplay window.
8. Another window will ask you to name your picture folder. Give it a name.
9. The pictures download to the picture folder automatically.
10. Turn the camera off and disconnect cable from camera and from the PC
11. ENJOY!!

Please get the driver here : www.rioaudio.com/support/rio/
www.driverskit.com/MP3/Rio.html

Jay__GT

Transfer music via Windows Media Player 10:

1. Hook up your GoGear with the PC via the supplied USB cable.
2. Make sure you connect your GoGear micro also to the main power supply.
3. Launch the version of Windows Media Player 10.0 installed in your computer. Note: Once the device is connected to the computer, all playback or radio will stop.
4. Check and make sure that the Create folder hierachy on device option is enabled in Windows Media Player. Go to Tools>Options. Select the Devices tab and then highlight GoGear Audio and click Properties
   
   
   Click OK to close the windows.
5. Click Sync.
6. In the Items to Copy pane, in the drop-down list, click the playlist, category, or other item that you want to copy.
7. Click the check boxes next to any files you want to copy.
8. In the Items on Device pane, in the drop-down list, click to select PhilipsGoGear to copy files to.
9. Click the Start Sync button.
10. The Player verifies that there is sufficient storage space on the device to copy the selected files. If there is sufficient space, the files are converted (if necessary) and copied to the portable device.
11. Repeat steps 2-5 for any other items that you want to copy to your portable device.
12. Once the transfer is completed, close the Windows Media Player
13. Unplug the GoGear from the PC and enjoy the music on your GoGear.

Transfer music via Windows Explorer:
Note! You cannot transfer pictures via Windows Explorer, for pictures use Windows Media Player.

1. Connect your GoGear with the PC via the supplied USB cable. Make sure you connect your GoGear also to the main power supply.
2. Launch Windows Explorer.
3. Drag and drop your music files into the music folder of your GoGear.
   
4. Once transfer is complete unplug the GoGear from the PC and enjoy the music on the go.

Hello,
Try to transfer the tracks from the explorer.
1 Connect the Rio Carbon to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
2 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu.
3 Locate MP3 or WMA audio files on the computer.
4 Highlight files and/or folders to transfer to the Rio Carbon.
5 Click Edit.
6 Click Copy.
7 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu to open another window.
8 In the new window, locate the Rio Carbon (X:) icon that is associated with the Rio Carbon. (X equals the drive
letter assigned to the Rio Carbon.)
9 Double-click Rio Carbon (X:).
10Click Edit.
11Click Paste.

Transfer music via Windows Media Player 10:

1. Hook up your GoGear to the PC via the supplied USB cable.
   
2. Plug your GoGear into a power outlet with the supplied AC adapter/charger.
   
3. Launch Windows Media Player 10.
   
   Note: Once the device is connected to the computer, all audio or radio playback will stop.
   
4. Check and make sure that the Create folder hierachy on device option is enabled in Windows Media Player. Go to Tools>Options. Select the Devices tab and then highlight GoGear Audio and click Properties
   
   
5. Click "OK" to close the windows.
   
6. Click the "Sync" tab.
   
7. In the "Items to Copy" pane, from the drop-down list, click the playlist, category, or other item that you want to copy.
   
8. Click the check boxes next to any files you want to copy.
   
9. In the "Items on Device" pane, from the drop-down list, click on PhilipsGoGear for where to copy files to.
   
10. Click the "Start Sync" button.
    
11. The Player verifies that there is sufficient storage space on the device to copy the selected files. If there is sufficient space, the files are converted (if necessary) and copied to the portable device.
    
12. Repeat steps 2-5 for any other items that you want to copy to your portable device.
    
13. Once the transfer is completed, close Windows Media Player.
    
14. Unplug the GoGear from the PC and enjoy the music on your GoGear.

Transfer music via Windows Explorer:
Note! You cannot transfer pictures via Windows Explorer, for pictures you need to sync them using Windows Media Player.

1. Connect your GoGear to the PC via the supplied USB cable.
   
2. Connect your GoGear into a power outlet with the supplied AC adapter/charger.
   
3. Launch Windows Explorer.
   
4. Drag and drop your music files into the Media/Music folder of your GoGear.
   
   
   
5. Once your music has been transferred to your GoGear disconnect it from your computer and you are ready to listen to your music.

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not sure but when i plug in mine, it also shows another USB drive labeled as if it also were linked to the Rio player when it is most certainly not. ...maybe a manufacture or firmware error?

Go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Advanced -> Transfer Mode and select MSC. Worked for me.

Sadly, you need a specific cable (Non standard) in order to transfer files - The cable has three prongs and connects where the headphones socket is.
Even then, the chances are that you won't find software compatible with Windows Vista in order to use it.