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...supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the help provided within each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a computer, and to transfer them to the player. Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents. ...Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729 About the Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of topics in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Additionally, after installing software from a list of ...
...supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the help provided within each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a computer, and to transfer them to the player. Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents. ...Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729 About the Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of topics in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Additionally, after installing software from a list of ...
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...software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player... Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video ...
...software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player... Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video ...
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...turn to install them firmly on the rear of the player. The number is required for customer registration. At purchase, M size earbuds are installed. When you have purchased the player, the bundled software may not be different. L L About the serial ... (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. Stand (1) CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Media Manager for WALKMAN Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do...
...turn to install them firmly on the rear of the player. The number is required for customer registration. At purchase, M size earbuds are installed. When you have purchased the player, the bundled software may not be different. L L About the serial ... (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. Stand (1) CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Media Manager for WALKMAN Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do...
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... not deleted. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG) Windows Media Player can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to...
... not deleted. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG) Windows Media Player can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to...
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For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing. Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player.
For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing. Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player.
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... the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES" and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. appears on the player or the data being transferred may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be... connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up. Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Continued For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see the following instructions. The player appears on Windows Explorer, and then drag...
... the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES" and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. appears on the player or the data being transferred may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be... connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up. Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Continued For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see the following instructions. The player appears on Windows Explorer, and then drag...
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You can be played back on the player. The song you selected starts to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to select "All Songs," and ..., artist, and genre, etc. Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library) Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can search for songs by title of songs continues in order. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Searching for songs by song name...
You can be played back on the player. The song you selected starts to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to select "All Songs," and ..., artist, and genre, etc. Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library) Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can search for songs by title of songs continues in order. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Searching for songs by song name...
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... Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to confirm. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you transfer data to the "MUSIC" folder by folder. Press and hold the button in step . When you select...
... Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to confirm. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you transfer data to the "MUSIC" folder by folder. Press and hold the button in step . When you select...
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... playlist, and then press the button to confirm. The song you can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Playlists BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.... in order. Hint You can play all songs of a playlist by the player, depending on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 35 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists...
... playlist, and then press the button to confirm. The song you can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Playlists BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.... in order. Hint You can play all songs of a playlist by the player, depending on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 35 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists...
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For details about using the software, see the Help of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. Index 41 Playing Music Table of the software.
For details about using the software, see the Help of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. Index 41 Playing Music Table of the software.
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... 83). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of the software. Customizes the sound quality ( page 49). Index If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the... Display Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( page 44). You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Displays a cover art. The displayed playback time and the progress bar are approximate. File name For details...
... 83). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of the software. Customizes the sound quality ( page 49). Index If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the... Display Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( page 44). You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Displays a cover art. The displayed playback time and the progress bar are approximate. File name For details...
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Table of Contents Menu Index 47 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album display formats appears. Press the button to select the... Press the button to select "Music Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The player offers 3 types of the software. Some cover art is included. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Notes The cover art ...maker of formats. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art.
Table of Contents Menu Index 47 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album display formats appears. Press the button to select the... Press the button to select "Music Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The player offers 3 types of the software. Some cover art is included. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Notes The cover art ...maker of formats. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art.
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Index Note Do not format the built-in step or and press the button to confirm. 93 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or .
Index Note Do not format the built-in step or and press the button to confirm. 93 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or .
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...the data from your computer using Windows Explorer. Index If the player is displayed. The data could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not ...memory using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. that appears during data transfer is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the...
...the data from your computer using Windows Explorer. Index If the player is displayed. The data could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not ...memory using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. that appears during data transfer is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the...
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... the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the issue in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who...
... the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the issue in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who...
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... the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may ... sound. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the software used for transferring. After dragging and dropping in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of...
... the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may ... sound. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the software used for transferring. After dragging and dropping in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of...
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... insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. Delete them in folders under the "Album" is selected...that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and...the player ( page 24). Transferred files are played back "Playback Range" ( page 46) is 1,000 files for videos, ...10,000 files for photos. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC files using the software...
... insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. Delete them in folders under the "Album" is selected...that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and...the player ( page 24). Transferred files are played back "Playback Range" ( page 46) is 1,000 files for videos, ...10,000 files for photos. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC files using the software...
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...player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Some cover art is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the software. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on its video file, or the video file is supported by the player. Disconnect the player... 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on...
...player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Some cover art is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the software. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on its video file, or the video file is supported by the player. Disconnect the player... 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on...
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... Press any button. Set "Screensaver" to other than 3 minutes while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. You can play back a video even when the HOLD function is activated. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/...the setting of "Language Settings" ( page 94), and then transfer data to the player again. Garbled characters are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you set to "No." Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position (...
... Press any button. Set "Screensaver" to other than 3 minutes while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. You can play back a video even when the HOLD function is activated. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/...the setting of "Language Settings" ( page 94), and then transfer data to the player again. Garbled characters are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you set to "No." Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position (...
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... not work . Connect the player to another software other than the one used . Connecting the player via a USB hub may not appear on the player, depending on your computer properly...being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for ...software environment that is running another USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN...
... not work . Connect the player to another software other than the one used . Connecting the player via a USB hub may not appear on the player, depending on your computer properly...being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for ...software environment that is running another USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN...