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... not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is located on a circuit different from that any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at...
... not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is located on a circuit different from that any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at...
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... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-S23 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in...
... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-S23 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in...
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... the player. All other than that which is so designated. • Please note that is not functioning normally. - This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to improve quality, the software specifications may not be liable for any financial damage, or loss of Sony Corporation. However, SONY bears no event will replace it in whole or in part...
... the player. All other than that which is so designated. • Please note that is not functioning normally. - This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to improve quality, the software specifications may not be liable for any financial damage, or loss of Sony Corporation. However, SONY bears no event will replace it in whole or in part...
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... preset mode 29 Switching to the manual mode 30 Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) ........ 31 Changing the backlight setting 32 Other functions Regrouping songs (REGROUP 33 Formatting memory (FORMAT 34 Other Information Precautions 35 Troubleshooting 36 To reset the player 36 What happened 36 Messages 39 Specifications 41 Glossary 42 Menu list 44 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman...
... preset mode 29 Switching to the manual mode 30 Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) ........ 31 Changing the backlight setting 32 Other functions Regrouping songs (REGROUP 33 Formatting memory (FORMAT 34 Other Information Precautions 35 Troubleshooting 36 To reset the player 36 What happened 36 Messages 39 Specifications 41 Glossary 42 Menu list 44 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman...
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... File Manager software is connected to transfer and store them as MP3 format audio files. 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you drag or copy the file directly on your computer. 2 Transfer files to your computer to the built-in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! EMD (Electric Music 1 Distribution) Services Store digital audio files on the Windows Explorer screen. When you transfer an MP3 format audio file to your Network Walkman, be played back if you need...
... File Manager software is connected to transfer and store them as MP3 format audio files. 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you drag or copy the file directly on your computer. 2 Transfer files to your computer to the built-in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! EMD (Electric Music 1 Distribution) Services Store digital audio files on the Windows Explorer screen. When you transfer an MP3 format audio file to your Network Walkman, be played back if you need...
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... language. • High-speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable. • Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed. • Group function: you can select songs to be played by album. • Storage function: you to transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman and listen to them with a battery NW-S21/S23: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-S21: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours...
... language. • High-speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable. • Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed. • Group function: you can select songs to be played by album. • Storage function: you to transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman and listen to them with a battery NW-S21/S23: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-S21: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours...
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... Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Note Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time when you need to install the SonicStage software supplied with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be sure to install the "SonicStage" software from the computer to a USB port Dedicated USB cable (supplied) 12 Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable into the SonicStage software...
... Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Note Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time when you need to install the SonicStage software supplied with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be sure to install the "SonicStage" software from the computer to a USB port Dedicated USB cable (supplied) 12 Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable into the SonicStage software...
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... the manual "SonicStage operating instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software, or transferred to your Network Walkman. Note on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is not guaranteed. Always connect your Network Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman. • The control buttons on playing songs...
... the manual "SonicStage operating instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software, or transferred to your Network Walkman. Note on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is not guaranteed. Always connect your Network Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman. • The control buttons on playing songs...
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... Preset and Manual mode (page 29 to 30). 14 HOLD switch z Tip If your ears. 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Nx button. 2 Press the VOLUME -/+ button to adjust the volume. When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after the last song is set in stop playback Press the Nx button. To stop mode, the display automatically turns off (page 25). If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD switch is played. Note When using Network Walkman...
... Preset and Manual mode (page 29 to 30). 14 HOLD switch z Tip If your ears. 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Nx button. 2 Press the VOLUME -/+ button to adjust the volume. When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after the last song is set in stop playback Press the Nx button. To stop mode, the display automatically turns off (page 25). If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD switch is played. Note When using Network Walkman...
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... Skip or Repeat, are displayed instead of songs in flash memory. Basic Operations What is the order of track names. z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by album or artist using the Group function. The Group function enables you to the built-in each group. • You can transfer to audio files or play songs by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman. continued...
... Skip or Repeat, are displayed instead of songs in flash memory. Basic Operations What is the order of track names. z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by album or artist using the Group function. The Group function enables you to the built-in each group. • You can transfer to audio files or play songs by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman. continued...
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...-rewind*2 .-/+> button operation Press the +> button once. button once. If it becomes uncomfortable, remove it . Listening to music with your Network Walkman. Press the .- To use the arm band You can enjoy music while exercising, skating, dancing or playing sports by using the supplied arm band with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button .-/+> button MENU button z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by winding the cord around your Network Walkman and...
...-rewind*2 .-/+> button operation Press the +> button once. button once. If it becomes uncomfortable, remove it . Listening to music with your Network Walkman. Press the .- To use the arm band You can enjoy music while exercising, skating, dancing or playing sports by using the supplied arm band with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button .-/+> button MENU button z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by winding the cord around your Network Walkman and...
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... playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds. • When there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode. • When you connect the Network Walkman to the below. • TRK Rep: see "Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat)." • A-B Rep: see "Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)." • SENTENCE Rep: see "Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)." Each press changes the Track Repeat...
... playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds. • When there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode. • When you connect the Network Walkman to the below. • TRK Rep: see "Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat)." • A-B Rep: see "Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)." • SENTENCE Rep: see "Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)." Each press changes the Track Repeat...
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... and repeats the voice data for setting counts. z Tip The default repeat counts setting is counted.) 01 00:12 Notes • You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the menu screen (page 17). 20 Repeat mode Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) This function automatically detects only voice data from the previous spoken section. To clear the setting point • Press the SOUND/REPEAT button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback...
... and repeats the voice data for setting counts. z Tip The default repeat counts setting is counted.) 01 00:12 Notes • You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the menu screen (page 17). 20 Repeat mode Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) This function automatically detects only voice data from the previous spoken section. To clear the setting point • Press the SOUND/REPEAT button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback...
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... the date and time may be reset. • If the current time is not set, the display for a long time, your Network Walkman is kept at a comfortable volume level. Limiting the volume (AVLS) You can set to music at a moderate level. 28 "OFF" blinks. The (AVLS) indication is displayed. Nx button .-/+> button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN...
... the date and time may be reset. • If the current time is not set, the display for a long time, your Network Walkman is kept at a comfortable volume level. Limiting the volume (AVLS) You can set to music at a moderate level. 28 "OFF" blinks. The (AVLS) indication is displayed. Nx button .-/+> button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN...
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The menu screen is erased, you can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory. "Really?" If the MP3 File Manager software is displayed. is formatted, all data previously stored in the menu screen.) • The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .-/+> button to select "FORMAT" and press the Nx button to the normal screen. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. To cancel formatting Select "N" in the menu screen or...
The menu screen is erased, you can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory. "Really?" If the MP3 File Manager software is displayed. is formatted, all data previously stored in the menu screen.) • The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .-/+> button to select "FORMAT" and press the Nx button to the normal screen. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. To cancel formatting Select "N" in the menu screen or...
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... using your nearest Sony dealer. Cause/Remedy • The volume level is displayed, transfer audio file(s) from the right channel of the supplied software in the memory. c Connect the headphone jack properly (page 14). • The headphone plug is enabled. c Replace the battery (page 9). For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to "Troubleshooting" in the online help you experience any problem persist, consult your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide...
... using your nearest Sony dealer. Cause/Remedy • The volume level is displayed, transfer audio file(s) from the right channel of the supplied software in the memory. c Connect the headphone jack properly (page 14). • The headphone plug is enabled. c Replace the battery (page 9). For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to "Troubleshooting" in the online help you experience any problem persist, consult your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide...
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.... The dedicate USB cable is used . c Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your Network Walkman. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to the computer. c In the menu mode, set to the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software. "CONNECT" is used . c For details, refer to the separate manual "SonicStage operating instructions." • Please wait for the authentication of songs or groups that cannot be installed. c Connect the dedicated USB cable. • A USB hub is not displayed when connecting to...
.... The dedicate USB cable is used . c Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your Network Walkman. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to the computer. c In the menu mode, set to the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software. "CONNECT" is used . c For details, refer to the separate manual "SonicStage operating instructions." • Please wait for the authentication of songs or groups that cannot be installed. c Connect the dedicated USB cable. • A USB hub is not displayed when connecting to...
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... CANNOT PLAY CONNECT ERROR EXPIRED FILE ERROR HOLD LOW BATT MEMORY FULL Meaning Accessing the built-in the display. The battery is set the current time in the menu mode (page 27). • If song cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory" (page 40). This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. A group without song, use the SonicStage software...
... CANNOT PLAY CONNECT ERROR EXPIRED FILE ERROR HOLD LOW BATT MEMORY FULL Meaning Accessing the built-in the display. The battery is set the current time in the menu mode (page 27). • If song cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory" (page 40). This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. A group without song, use the SonicStage software...
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... that is compatible with the desired language you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the supplied CD-ROM in your PC. The computer will not recognize your Network Walkman unless you can do not guarantee all the languages will depend on the installed OS on your Network Walkman in the supplied CD-ROM) first. MP3 File Manager software operation 45 User-created characters and...
... that is compatible with the desired language you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the supplied CD-ROM in your PC. The computer will not recognize your Network Walkman unless you can do not guarantee all the languages will depend on the installed OS on your Network Walkman in the supplied CD-ROM) first. MP3 File Manager software operation 45 User-created characters and...
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... USB cable or remove your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is running. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard. * The Help menu is displayed in flash memory using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be sure to close the case cover to prevent liquid from the supplied CD-ROM by formatting, etc., you can display the data stored in the built-in French; If the MP3 File Manager software...
... USB cable or remove your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is running. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard. * The Help menu is displayed in flash memory using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be sure to close the case cover to prevent liquid from the supplied CD-ROM by formatting, etc., you can display the data stored in the built-in French; If the MP3 File Manager software...