SLIMP3 Server for Windows

Version 3.1b4

Thanks for trying the latest version of the SLIMP3 Server software. To get started, follow these steps:

1. Double click on the "SLIMP3 Server" icon.
2. From the Options menu, choose "Set Music Library Folder..."
3. Choose the folder that contains your MP3 music, and press the OK button.
4. If you want to be able to save playlists that you create with your SLIMP3, choose "Set Saved Playlists Folder..."
5. Choose the folder where you want to save your playlists.

If you'd like to control your SLIMP3 using a web browser, you can do so by opening up your browser and entering a URL like this:

http://serverip:9000/

Replace serverip with the IP address of the server computer.

Finally, this release includes an updater application for the SLIMP3 Player firmware. Open "Firmware Updater" and follow the displayed instructions to update the the firmware on your player to version 2.1a2.

If you have any questions or problems, feel free to contact us at support@slimdevices.com or visit our user forum at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/slimp3-users/.

Thanks,

The SLIMP3 Team

MoodLogic Support

This version of the SLIMP3 Server software for Windows supports integration with the MoodLogic MP3 mix management software and associated metadata service. Install MoodLogic on your PC and identify your songs (regardless of tag information) and let MoodLogic automatically organize your collection by MoodLogic data (genre, mood, tempo, release year, etc). Once all your music is 'active' your SLIMP3 can interact with your music in exciting new ways!

Features:

• Browse your songs on the SLIMP3 by clean genre and artist information.
• Create MoodLogic Instant Mixes directly on your SLIMP3!

How to create an Instant Mix:

1. Select a genre, artist or song that has an 'm' icon (mixable) in the top right corner.
2. Press AND HOLD your play button for a 2-3 seconds.
3. MoodLogic will create a playlist 'on the fly' with songs that fit your current mood! (for genres and artist you will be able to select one of the available moods presented)

Installation

1. Make sure your SLIMP3 is installed as described in this documentation.
2. Install MoodLogic from http://www.moodlogic.com.
3. Add your music from the same music folder that SLIMP3 uses.
4. Activate your music (the trial service allows 100 free activations).
5. Buy 10,000 activation credits to activate more songs or profile your own tracks.
6. Shut down MoodLogic and restart SLIMP3.
7. Upon next bootup your SLIMP3 will automatically detect MoodLogic. You are ready to go!
8. To turn MoodLogic on/ off see your server preferences in the web interface.

Known Limitations

• No Mac or Linux support
• Currently no album support
• No way to trigger song based Instant Mix for the currently playing song
• Not all skins supported (the best support is in the SLIMP3 Light Look, available under the Additional Server Settings)
• The MoodLogic support doesn't work if the SLIMP3 software is installed as a service. Use the Control Panels->Administrative Tools->Services application to stop the SLIMP3 Server service and use the SLIMP3 Server application if you'd like to use the MoodLogic integration.

Feedback

For suggestions, problems, criticism please email: chris@moodlogic.com

SLIMP3 Server as a Windows Service

You can optionally run the SLIMP3 server as a Windows Service under Windows NT, 2000 or XP. On these platforms, the SLIMP3 installer should install and start the SLIMP3 Server service automatically.

To install and run the SLIMP3 Windows service by hand, follow these instructions:

1. Open a "cmd" window and type "cd SLIMP3DIR\server", replacing SLIMP3DIR with the path to the folder containing your SLIMP3 Server application. This is "C:\Program Files" by default.
2. Type "slimp3svc -install auto" to install the SLIMP3 server software so it will automatically start as a Windows Service the next time you reboot.
3. You can start or stop the service manually by using "net start slimp3svc" or "net stop slimp3svc" respectively, or by using the Control Panels->Administrative Tools->Services application.
4. You can uninstall the service by stopping it, then typing "slimp3svc -remove"

Alternatively, Windows 98/ME users can use the "Scheduled Tasks" icon to schedule the "SLIMP3 Server" application to start automatically when the computer starts. This will also work for Windows NT/2000/XP users who don't want to use Windows Services.