Rio carbon User Guide

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This chapter describes how to connect the Rio Carbon to Earphones, USB cables, and alternate devices. Basic 

connections include:

Connect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES port on the top of the Rio Carbon.

The Rio Carbon requires a USB connection to transfer files and/or recharge its battery. If using a USB 

hub, connect to a powered USB hub. Unpowered USB hubs may not work. 

Use the USB cable to connect the Rio Carbon to the USB port on your computer, transfer music and 

files, and update the Rio Carbon’s firmware. The Rio Carbon cannot play music when it is connected to 

the USB port on your computer.

Use the USB cable to connect the Rio Carbon to the USB port on the USB-AC adapter to quickly 

recharge the battery on the Rio Carbon. When connected to the USB port on the USB-AC adapter, the 

Rio Carbon can play music and recharge its battery at the same time.