Itasca Community Library


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Playaways

da vinci code playaway A playaway is a self-playing digital audio book that comes pre-loaded on a small storage device. Each playaway can hold content that ranges from 6 to 24 hours of play time. Due to sanitary concerns, we are asking that you provide your own headphones. The device comes equipped with a battery and for longer reads an extra battery is provided. You can check our catalog to see what titles we own by doing a keyword or subject search for "playaway" or by clicking on our Quicklist-Adult and Quicklist-Youth.

How to Play

Getting started is simple!

 

playaway Plug earphones into universal headphone jack


playaway Press Playaway button to turn on

 

playaway Press Playaway button again to start playing

 

For the complete user instructions, you can download the PDF guide

Changing the Battery

Each playaway comes pre-loaded with a standard AAA battery that should allow for a full 12 hours of uninterrupted playtime. In addition a spare AAA battery is included with each player.

To determine how much battery life is left in the unit, look at the playaway LCD screen which has a small battery icon on it. There are four levels of battery life reflected in the icon. When one bar is left in the battery icon, you have 20% power left.

To change the battery, locate the battery cover at the wide base of the player. Find the slot in the middle of the base and use your thumb or small tool, to carefully lift up and unsnap the plastic battery cover. Remove the old battery and replace with a fully charged battery. Snap the cover back into place and continue listening. Discard the used battery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • How big is a playaway and how much content can it hold?

Playaway is about half the size of a deck of cards and holds content up to 80 hours of play time.

  • What do I do if the playaway locks up?

Like any good storyteller, sometimes the playaway just needs a moment to catch its breath. First, turn it on and off.
If that doesn't solve the problem, remove and reinsert the battery.

  • How does playaway compare to audio on cassette or CD?

Playaway is more convenient and easier to enjoy than juggling multiple CDs, cassettes or a separate player.
Playaway also offers various enhanced digital features, including the ability to control the speed of the narrator's voice
and digitally bookmark up to 50 favorite spots.