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Rio Carbon/ce Firmware V. 1.95  Windows 2000/XP SP1         	Readme File (c) 2005
DNNA Inc.                                               	All Rights Reserved
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This file is provided to owners and users of the Rio Carbon, ce2100, and ce2110 
players for the express purpose of flashing, or reinstalling, the Rio firmware 
version 1.95.


NOTE: Users upgrading to 1.95 MUST Flash the player in UPGRADER mode. 
Failure to do so will lead to database and transfer problems. Upgrading 
from UPGRADER mode will erase all of the files on the Rio, so please back 
up any important files first. Rio Music Manager 2.95 or later required
with this firmware release.


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1. File Contents
2. Instructions
3. Release Notes
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1. File Contents

The executable file RioCarbonCe_firmware_195.exe is a self-extracting 
compressed file which, when expanded, places the following files 
on your computer in a folder called C:\RioCarbonCe\Flash195\.

RioCarbonCeFlash_195.exe - This is the utility which communicates with 
the Rio hardware and installs the firmware file to the Rio.

Readme.txt - This is a copy of the file you are reading now.

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2. Instructions
**NOTE**  Please backup content on Player to PC.
**NOTE**  Verify the Carbon is fully charged before proceeding.

2.1   Prior to installing and running the firmware update close all programs.
2.2   Run the self-extracting file RioCarbonCe_firmware_195.exe which you 
      downloaded from the Internet.  It will extract to C:\RioCarbonCe\Flash195\

2.3   Hold down the MENU button and turn on the Rio. You will 
      see the word "UPGRADER" on the screen.

2.4   Connect the Rio player to the computer with the USB cable.
2.5   Double click on the Icon labeled 'RioCarbonCeFlash_195.exe'
2.6   Press the 'Next' button, and the firmware upgrader will detect 
      your Rio with version 0.0.

2.7   Highlight your Rio Player and press the button labeled 'Next'.  
      The firmware will begin transferring to the Rio player.

      ***DO NOT Disconnect the player while the firmware is updating***

2.8   Once finished, press 'Finish' to exit the firmware upgrade application.
2.9   Disconnect the Rio and let it startup before doing any transfers. 

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3. Release Notes

3.1 What's New

3.1.1	Added support for PlaysForSure Audio Subscription content (Janus, DRM10)
3.1.2	Added support for playback by folder.
3.1.3	Added support for playlists transferred using Windows Media Player 10
	****This firmware update requires XP users to update to SP1 or later.****


3.2 Fixes included in this release

3.2.1	Fixed problem where Bookmarks didn't remember locations.
3.2.2	Fixed problem where player didn't remember its location in Audible files.



**This is a firmware release.  Any comments or concerns about the firmware
should be addressed with the Customer Care center.  Contact information is available at:

www.rioaudio.com/support