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... Contents Home Menu List 6 Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 11 Front 11 Rear 13 Player Controls and Screens 14 How to use the 5-way button and screen....15 Displaying the "Now Playing" screen..........21 Using the OPTION Button 22 Getting Started Preparing the Player 23 Charging the player 23 Turning the player on and off 25 Getting Data 26 Transferring Data 27 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library)........ 30 Searching for songs by song name 30...
... Contents Home Menu List 6 Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 11 Front 11 Rear 13 Player Controls and Screens 14 How to use the 5-way button and screen....15 Displaying the "Now Playing" screen..........21 Using the OPTION Button 22 Getting Started Preparing the Player 23 Charging the player 23 Turning the player on and off 25 Getting Data 26 Transferring Data 27 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library)........ 30 Searching for songs by song name 30...
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... of the Screen (Brightness 76 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) 77 Setting the Date Format 79 Setting the Time Format 80 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 81 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 82 Formatting Memory (Format 83 Selecting the Display Language........... 85 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 87 What are Format and Bit Rate 88 What is audio format 88 What is video format 89 What is photo format 89 Storing Data 90 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 92...
... of the Screen (Brightness 76 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) 77 Setting the Date Format 79 Setting the Time Format 80 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 81 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 82 Formatting Memory (Format 83 Selecting the Display Language........... 85 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 87 What are Format and Bit Rate 88 What is audio format 88 What is video format 89 What is photo format 89 Storing Data 90 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 92...
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Table of Contents Menu Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player ( page 83). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). Index Shuffle All 37 FM Radio 65 Clock Display*1 78 Photo Library 55 Music Library All Songs 30 Album 31 Artist...
Table of Contents Menu Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player ( page 83). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). Index Shuffle All 37 FM Radio 65 Clock Display*1 78 Photo Library 55 Music Library All Songs 30 Album 31 Artist...
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Settings Music Settings Play Mode 41 Equalizer 43 Video Settings Zoom Settings 51 Video Orientation 48 Display 50 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 57 Display 59 Slide Show Repeat 61 Slide Show Interval 62 FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity 70 Mono/Auto 71 Common Settings Unit Information 81 AVLS (Volume Limit 73 Beep Settings 74 Screensaver 75 Brightness 76 Set Date-Time 77 Date Display Format 79 Time Display Format 80 Reset all Settings 82 Format 83 Language Settings 85 Playlists 36 Now Playing 21 Index Contents Menu Table of
Settings Music Settings Play Mode 41 Equalizer 43 Video Settings Zoom Settings 51 Video Orientation 48 Display 50 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 57 Display 59 Slide Show Repeat 61 Slide Show Interval 62 FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity 70 Mono/Auto 71 Common Settings Unit Information 81 AVLS (Volume Limit 73 Beep Settings 74 Screensaver 75 Brightness 76 Set Date-Time 77 Date Display Format 79 Time Display Format 80 Reset all Settings 82 Format 83 Language Settings 85 Playlists 36 Now Playing 21 Index Contents Menu Table of
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Table of the software. For details on operation, refer to the Help of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from the following website. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to the player. Media Manager for WALKMAN*1 Media Manager for WALKMAN from CDs and transfer data to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*2, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG...
Table of the software. For details on operation, refer to the Help of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from the following website. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to the player. Media Manager for WALKMAN*1 Media Manager for WALKMAN from CDs and transfer data to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*2, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG...
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... Contents Menu 10 Content Transfer Content Transfer can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. Table of the software. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable. Hint ATRAC files can be played back after conversion to MP3 file format. For details on operation, refer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. You can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support...
... Contents Menu 10 Content Transfer Content Transfer can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. Table of the software. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable. Hint ATRAC files can be played back after conversion to MP3 file format. For details on operation, refer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. You can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support...
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...For details about the bundled software that can directly transfer data by transferring using the supplied USB cable. The player appears on your computer using Windows Media Player 11. If you can transfer data, see "Installing the Operation Guide and software" of "Quick Start Guide") from the computer before performing these operations. You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "VIDEO," "PICTURE," "PICTURES" and "MP_ROOT" folders. Connect the player to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may be transferred by dragging and dropping...
...For details about the bundled software that can directly transfer data by transferring using the supplied USB cable. The player appears on your computer using Windows Media Player 11. If you can transfer data, see "Installing the Operation Guide and software" of "Quick Start Guide") from the computer before performing these operations. You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "VIDEO," "PICTURE," "PICTURES" and "MP_ROOT" folders. Connect the player to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may be transferred by dragging and dropping...
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... button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 42). Table of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. All songs are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you cancel "Shuffle All," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Shuffle All" play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random...
... button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 42). Table of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. All songs are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you cancel "Shuffle All," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Shuffle All" play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random...
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... 78). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. You can move songs to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For details on operation, refer to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist Sets the play mode ( page 41). Playback time File format Bit...
... 78). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. You can move songs to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For details on operation, refer to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist Sets the play mode ( page 41). Playback time File format Bit...
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.... Repeat 1 Song/ The current song or the song selected from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the lists from a song list is played back repeatedly. 42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Index Note When you start "Shuffle All" play, the play modes The player plays back songs only in the song list order. Repeat...
.... Repeat 1 Song/ The current song or the song selected from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the lists from a song list is played back repeatedly. 42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Index Note When you start "Shuffle All" play, the play modes The player plays back songs only in the song list order. Repeat...
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... overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Table of Contents Menu 91 Useful Facts Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can update the player's firmware, allowing you to add new features to the player by installing the latest player's firmware to update the player's firmware.
... overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Table of Contents Menu 91 Useful Facts Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can update the player's firmware, allowing you to add new features to the player by installing the latest player's firmware to update the player's firmware.
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... and playback pauses/stops. For details, see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format. 95 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications" ( page 118). Some songs...
... and playback pauses/stops. For details, see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format. 95 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications" ( page 118). Some songs...
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... battery by connecting the player to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player. Continued You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. 97 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs...
... battery by connecting the player to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player. Continued You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. 97 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs...
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... of the song has expired. Update the license information of songs using the software you cannot find a song, search for transferring. file format is expired. The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the display. Continued Cannot play an unsupported format file ( page 118). Songs exceeding the limit are trying to transfer the playlists. Message...
... of the song has expired. Update the license information of songs using the software you cannot find a song, search for transferring. file format is expired. The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the display. Continued Cannot play an unsupported format file ( page 118). Songs exceeding the limit are trying to transfer the playlists. Message...
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... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving...
... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving...
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... songs 30 album 31 artist 32 folder 35 genre 33 playlists 36 release year 34 song name 30 Serial number 8 Set Date-Time 77 Settings 7 Shuffle All 6, 37 Shuffle play 37 Slide show 60 Slide Show Interval 62 Slide Show Repeat 61 Sound quality 43 T Time Display Format 80 Time setting 77 Total photos 81 Total songs 81 Total videos 81 Troubleshooting 92 Turning off the player manually.... 87 U Unique 44 Upgrading 91 USB cable 8 V Video format 89 Video Library 6, 46 Video...
... songs 30 album 31 artist 32 folder 35 genre 33 playlists 36 release year 34 song name 30 Serial number 8 Set Date-Time 77 Settings 7 Shuffle All 6, 37 Shuffle play 37 Slide show 60 Slide Show Interval 62 Slide Show Repeat 61 Sound quality 43 T Time Display Format 80 Time setting 77 Total photos 81 Total songs 81 Total videos 81 Troubleshooting 92 Turning off the player manually.... 87 U Unique 44 Upgrading 91 USB cable 8 V Video format 89 Video Library 6, 46 Video...
Troubleshooting
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... unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off . There was no operation attempted for photos. Transferred data is heard from which the within one of "Specifications" ( page 118). Also, the maximum number of (Clock Display) on the Home menu. The icon has been changed because the player has accessed an online service (available only in a playable format. For details, see "Operation Guide (PDF file)." 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony...
... unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off . There was no operation attempted for photos. Transferred data is heard from which the within one of "Specifications" ( page 118). Also, the maximum number of (Clock Display) on the Home menu. The icon has been changed because the player has accessed an online service (available only in a playable format. For details, see "Operation Guide (PDF file)." 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony...
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...://support.microsoft.com/ The USB cable is connected to the optional cradle, or another software other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of "Operation Guide (PDF)." Connect the player to your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. The date and time have a problem. To initialize (format) the player Be sure to format the built-in the pause mode until appears on the screen and set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings...
...://support.microsoft.com/ The USB cable is connected to the optional cradle, or another software other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of "Operation Guide (PDF)." Connect the player to your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. The date and time have a problem. To initialize (format) the player Be sure to format the built-in the pause mode until appears on the screen and set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings...
Quick Start Guide
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... installed Windows Media Player version on to your computer as an FM radio antenna. Quick Start Guide NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F About the Manual Quick Start Guide: Explains set player functions, refer to the Home menu. Charging the Battery CD-ROM (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for free. Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off completely automatically. RESET button Resets the player when you must log on your desktop. If you to import songs, videos...
... installed Windows Media Player version on to your computer as an FM radio antenna. Quick Start Guide NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F About the Manual Quick Start Guide: Explains set player functions, refer to the Home menu. Charging the Battery CD-ROM (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for free. Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off completely automatically. RESET button Resets the player when you must log on your desktop. If you to import songs, videos...
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... bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by a simple drag-and-drop operation. For details on your computer. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*1*2) *1 DRM files are not supported. For details on compatible items with the desired language you retransfer them using the bundled software. You can also create folders to use...
... bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by a simple drag-and-drop operation. For details on your computer. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*1*2) *1 DRM files are not supported. For details on compatible items with the desired language you retransfer them using the bundled software. You can also create folders to use...