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#### Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Squeezebox Network Music Player.

This Getting Started guide includes setup and basic operating instructions for your player.

You can find additional information about the latest Squeezebox features and detailed documentation for developers at our web site, http://www.slimdevices.com/.

The SlimServer software is the product of software developers around the world working together in an open forum. We sincerely thank the Slim Devices community, whose contributions continue to make this great product even better.

If you need help installing your Squeezebox player, visit our web site or contact us at support@slimdevices.com.

We hope you enjoy our product. If you like it, please tell your friends about Squeezebox.

#### Hooking Up Your Squeezebox Player

Step 1: Connect your Squeezebox player to your stereo

Connect one end of the included stereo RCA cables to the red and white connectors on the back of the Squeezebox player. Connect the other end to an available line input on your stereo or powered speakers.

Step 2: Connect your Squeezebox player to your network

Insert one end of the included ethernet cable to the rectangular connector on the back of your Squeezebox player. Connect the other end to your ethernet switch or hub. (If you want to connect your Squeezebox directly to the ethernet port on your computer, you’ll likely need a “crossover” ethernet cable, which should be available from your local computer retailer.)

Step 3: Plug in your Squeezebox player

Insert the connector at the end of the thin power cable into the remaining round hole on the back of the Squeezebox. Plug the AC power cord into the power adaptor, and then plug the AC power cord into your AC outlet. Please be careful to use only the power supply that came with your Squeezebox player—connecting a different power supply may damage the player, and such damage is not covered under warranty.

The player can be left plugged in at all times. When not in use, it enters a “standby” mode, powering down the display and drawing very little power.

#### Setting Up the Slim Devices Remote Control

Install the included batteries.

#### Network Setup

When your Squeezebox player and remote control are connected and ready to go, you’re ready to set up your Squeezebox player on your network.

Plug in the Squeezebox player. It will display a welcome greeting followed by a screen reading:

    Would you like to set up the player?
    > No, proceed with startup

Press the UP or DOWN arrow button on the remote to scroll through the choices on the bottom line. When the second line reads:

    Would you like to set up the player?
    > Yes, go to setup menu

press the RIGHT arrow button on the remote to choose that option.

The next screen reads:

    Please choose a configuration method
    > Completely automatic (DHCP & SlimDP)

If your network already has a DHCP server (this is usually a feature of a cable or DSL router) and the Squeezebox server computer is on the same local network as the player, then press RIGHT again so the Squeezebox player can set itself up completely automatically. You are done!

If you need to specify an IP address for your server (because it’s on another network or you have more than one SlimServer computer on your network), press the DOWN button until you see “`Specify server manually`”.

If you can’t use a DHCP server, press the DOWN button again until you see “`Enter everything manually`”, then press the RIGHT button. You’ll need to enter the IP addresses to use for the server and/or player, as well as the “Subnet Mask” or “Netmask” for your network and the “Gateway” or router address. (These values can usually be found in the ethernet network settings area on your computer.)

Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to change the digits in the IP address values, and press the RIGHT or LEFT buttons to move between digits. When you have finished with a screen, press the OK button on the remote.

When you’ve finished setting up your networking, press the RIGHT arrow button and start using your Squeezebox.

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