Installing the SonicStage software
Installing the SonicStage software on your computer
Install the SonicStage software onto the hard disk of your computer using the supplied Installation CD-ROM. For details on the file types compatible with the SonicStage software, refer to the SonicStage Help.

1
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The installation launcher window appears.
If the installation launcher window does not appear, click the CD-ROM drive icon in Windows® Explorer, and then double-click Setup.exe.
2
Click CLIÉ Audio from the categories displayed on the left side of the window.
3
Click the Install button for the SonicStage software.
The software installation starts.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4
Click Finish.
The installation ends. Restart your computer.
Notes
Be sure to install the software on your computer before connecting your CLIÉ™ handheld in the transfer mode to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Do not install the software while your CLIÉ™ handheld is connected to your computer.
If the “Installing:” message continues to appear without advancing to the next step for some time, click the “InstallShield Wizard” on the task bar. The task bar appears when you press the Windows® key on your computer.
Do not delete, move, or edit the installed folders using Windows® Explorer or any other application. If you do so, the SonicStage database may become unstable or damaged.
Do not simultaneously press the Alt key and the Tab key of your computer during the installation process.
For Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP Professional users: Before installation, click Start, Shutdown, and then select Log off. When the Log on screen is displayed, log on with the user name Administrator and then start the installation of SonicStage software.
For Windows® 2000 users: When you restart the computer after installing the software and displacing the installation CD-ROM, a warning message may appear. Click Cancel and proceed with your operation.
Notes on uninstalling the SonicStage software
Delete the following file to uninstall the SonicStage software from your computer.
- SonicStage 1.5.xx
Uninstalling the SonicStage software may disable other music player applications.
When uninstalling the SonicStage software, it is recommended that you take a backup of audio files using the SonicStage Backup Tool. You can restore the audio information to the SonicStage software the next time you install it.
Do not uninstall the OpenMG™ Secure Module. You will not be able to use other OpenMG™ compatible software if you do so.
If you have accidentally uninstalled the OpenMG™ Secure Module, reinstall the SonicStage software from the Installation CD-ROM.