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... Software 17 Preparing the Player Charging the Battery 18 Selecting the Display Language 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Transferring Music Selecting the Way to Transfer Music......22 Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 23 Importing music from CDs 23 Transferring Music 25 Transferring Music Using Content Transfer 27 Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer 29...
... Software 17 Preparing the Player Charging the Battery 18 Selecting the Display Language 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Transferring Music Selecting the Way to Transfer Music......22 Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 23 Importing music from CDs 23 Transferring Music 25 Transferring Music Using Content Transfer 27 Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer 29...
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...Changing the Recording Settings..........83 Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings 83 Common Settings Changing the Common Settings...........87 Displaying the player information [Unit Information 87 Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)].....88 Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]. ...88 Setting a ...the factory settings [Reset all Settings 92 Formatting memory [Format 92 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 93 Useful Facts About Battery Life 94 What are Format and Bit Rate 95 What is audio format 95 What is video format 96 What is photo ...
...Changing the Recording Settings..........83 Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings 83 Common Settings Changing the Common Settings...........87 Displaying the player information [Unit Information 87 Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)].....88 Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]. ...88 Setting a ...the factory settings [Reset all Settings 92 Formatting memory [Format 92 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 93 Useful Facts About Battery Life 94 What are Format and Bit Rate 95 What is audio format 95 What is video format 96 What is photo ...
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... off. Hint Set the date and time on the player before operating the player. The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in the battery. Therefore, the player might turn completely off automatically. Note You cannot operate the player when it is connected to release the HOLD function. Cancel HOLD...
... off. Hint Set the date and time on the player before operating the player. The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in the battery. Therefore, the player might turn completely off automatically. Note You cannot operate the player when it is connected to release the HOLD function. Cancel HOLD...
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... radio program FM radio Play mode ( p. 46) Equalizer ( p. 47) Zoom setting ([Auto] or [Full]) ( p. 54) Sleep timer ( p. 86) , *1 Remaining battery power ( p. 18) Headphones or speaker ( p. 7) *1 If the optional peripheral device to be able to enable volume adjustment is connected to the playback status... the table below, appear in the information area. For details about the icons, see each reference page. 11 Basic Operations and Screens Table of the player, may be displayed.
... radio program FM radio Play mode ( p. 46) Equalizer ( p. 47) Zoom setting ([Auto] or [Full]) ( p. 54) Sleep timer ( p. 86) , *1 Remaining battery power ( p. 18) Headphones or speaker ( p. 7) *1 If the optional peripheral device to be able to enable volume adjustment is connected to the playback status... the table below, appear in the information area. For details about the icons, see each reference page. 11 Basic Operations and Screens Table of the player, may be displayed.
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... Menu Index 18 Preparing the Player Preparing the Player Charging the Battery The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 2.5 hours). When you cannot use the supplied USB cable. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. If [LOW BATTERY. About the battery indicator The battery indicator in the remaining battery indication of the display). As...
... Menu Index 18 Preparing the Player Preparing the Player Charging the Battery The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 2.5 hours). When you cannot use the supplied USB cable. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. If [LOW BATTERY. About the battery indicator The battery indicator in the remaining battery indication of the display). As...
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... If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery's charge. [Do not disconnect.] appears in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC ... not disconnect.] appears or data being transferred may cause the player to charge the battery in the player while charging. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 19 Preparing the Player Note If you charge the player when it has not been used up in an ambient temperature...
... If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery's charge. [Do not disconnect.] appears in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC ... not disconnect.] appears or data being transferred may cause the player to charge the battery in the player while charging. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 19 Preparing the Player Note If you charge the player when it has not been used up in an ambient temperature...
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... , adjust the settings for date and time may be lost and "-" will be displayed instead of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set the clock again. In this case, set ....MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], and [DD/MM/YYYY]. Table of Home Contents Menu 21 Preparing the Player Setting the Date and Time Some applications of the current date and time. The clock may gain ...or lose up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. ...
... , adjust the settings for date and time may be lost and "-" will be displayed instead of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set the clock again. In this case, set ....MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], and [DD/MM/YYYY]. Table of Home Contents Menu 21 Preparing the Player Setting the Date and Time Some applications of the current date and time. The clock may gain ...or lose up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. ...
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... [Settings] [Common Settings] [Screensaver] [Type] desired setting type. Note While the player is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be adjusted to a lower level, the battery will last longer. Table of Home Contents Menu 89 Common Settings Setting a screensaver type [Screensaver] You...
... [Settings] [Common Settings] [Screensaver] [Type] desired setting type. Note While the player is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be adjusted to a lower level, the battery will last longer. Table of Home Contents Menu 89 Common Settings Setting a screensaver type [Screensaver] You...
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Index Hint To display the current time, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music playback screen and select [Clock Display] from the option menu. You can select the time format from among [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], ...; As in step , adjust the settings for date and time may gain or lose up to confirm. Note If battery power is used up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. Press the button to...
Index Hint To display the current time, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music playback screen and select [Clock Display] from the option menu. You can select the time format from among [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], ...; As in step , adjust the settings for date and time may gain or lose up to confirm. Note If battery power is used up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. Press the button to...
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... If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Index Furthermore, if standby mode continues for longer usage time between charges. 94 Useful Facts Useful Facts Table of songs, videos...129. The following hints will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of Home Contents Menu About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for more than about 4 hours, the player turns completely off automatically.
... If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Index Furthermore, if standby mode continues for longer usage time between charges. 94 Useful Facts Useful Facts Table of songs, videos...129. The following hints will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of Home Contents Menu About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for more than about 4 hours, the player turns completely off automatically.
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If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and player settings may be lost. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. RESET button 4 Check information on the issue in the... 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2...
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and player settings may be lost. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. RESET button 4 Check information on the issue in the... 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2...
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...cannot be played back. Data cannot be played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( p. 18). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( p. 99). No data is stored on ...58320; The volume level is set to low. Sound from the computer. In this case, charge the battery by drag-and-drop in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( p. 29, 34). For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 125...
...cannot be played back. Data cannot be played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( p. 18). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( p. 99). No data is stored on ...58320; The volume level is set to low. Sound from the computer. In this case, charge the battery by drag-and-drop in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( p. 29, 34). For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 125...
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... HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite position ( p. 5). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry out. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 18). If you charge the...
... HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite position ( p. 5). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry out. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 18). If you charge the...
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... be played are played. Play back other song or video files. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 18). The songs or video files that cannot...
... be played are played. Play back other song or video files. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 18). The songs or video files that cannot...
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...off. Press any button to 35 °C (95 ºF). The computer is not on. Turn on . The player cannot charge the battery. The USB cable is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C ... Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents...
...off. Press any button to 35 °C (95 ºF). The computer is not on. Turn on . The player cannot charge the battery. The USB cable is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C ... Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents...
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... space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by drag-and-drop. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Connect the player directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer...
... space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by drag-and-drop. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Connect the player directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer...
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...in the folder. Open the folder using Windows Explorer. The battery power is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted. Files other than files recorded by the player. The maximum number of files is respectively 4,000 files for the recorded FM ...you record many short files, they may not improve if only short files are deleted. The folder is low or exhausted. Charge the battery fully ( p. 18). Recorded files cannot be deleted during playback of a song. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 109 Troubleshooting ...
...in the folder. Open the folder using Windows Explorer. The battery power is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted. Files other than files recorded by the player. The maximum number of files is respectively 4,000 files for the recorded FM ...you record many short files, they may not improve if only short files are deleted. The folder is low or exhausted. Charge the battery fully ( p. 18). Recorded files cannot be deleted during playback of a song. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 109 Troubleshooting ...
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... a malfunction. The date and time have been reset. If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 110 Troubleshooting Timer...hour and minutes. The alarm does not function while the player is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the optional cradle, or another device. This is connected to a...
... a malfunction. The date and time have been reset. If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 110 Troubleshooting Timer...hour and minutes. The alarm does not function while the player is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the optional cradle, or another device. This is connected to a...
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...software you used to retry updating the firmware. [LOW BATTERY. Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player. You cannot play a song in an ...unsupported format file ( p. 125). [Cannot play; Continued file format is running low. Charge the battery ( p. 18). Table of Home Contents Menu Index...
...software you used to retry updating the firmware. [LOW BATTERY. Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player. You cannot play a song in an ...unsupported format file ( p. 125). [Cannot play; Continued file format is running low. Charge the battery ( p. 18). Table of Home Contents Menu Index...
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...applicable collection point for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by qualified service staff only. On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially...information about recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to the applicable collection point for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are disposed of this symbol might be ...
...applicable collection point for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by qualified service staff only. On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially...information about recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to the applicable collection point for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are disposed of this symbol might be ...