Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F / S736F / S738F / S739F ©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-112-658-11 (1) Try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. Update them using the bundled ... is set in flash memory on the player may not be played back, depending on certain file specifications. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is no operation attempted for information about the issue in the U.S.A.). To restore , format the player ( page 123). Operation Page ...
Troubleshooting NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F / S736F / S738F / S739F ©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-112-658-11 (1) Try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. Update them using the bundled ... is set in flash memory on the player may not be played back, depending on certain file specifications. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is no operation attempted for information about the issue in the U.S.A.). To restore , format the player ( page 123). Operation Page ...
Troubleshooting
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... is running on your computer. The player gets warm. The player may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are no operation attempted...
... is running on your computer. The player gets warm. The player may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are no operation attempted...
Operation Guide
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...Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto 101 Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu 102 Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only 103 Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode 105 Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode 107 Adjusting the Effect...Information 121 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 122 Formatting Memory (Format 123 Selecting the Display Language......... 125 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 127 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 128 What is audio format 128 What is video format 129 What is photo format ...
...Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto 101 Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu 102 Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only 103 Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode 105 Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode 107 Adjusting the Effect...Information 121 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 122 Formatting Memory (Format 123 Selecting the Display Language......... 125 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 127 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 128 What is audio format 128 What is video format 129 What is photo format ...
Operation Guide
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... all operation buttons are tactile dots. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. RESET button Resets the player when you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player ..., 49, 79, 82, 94, 102). Furthermore, if you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are disabled. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . If you press any button when the player is in the direction of Contents Menu Index HOLD switch...
... all operation buttons are tactile dots. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. RESET button Resets the player when you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player ..., 49, 79, 82, 94, 102). Furthermore, if you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are disabled. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . If you press any button when the player is in the direction of Contents Menu Index HOLD switch...
Operation Guide
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The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 75) , "Zoom ..." ( page 54) , , etc. The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title , the photo title, FM radio The icons of the battery ( page 23) Continued For details about the icons, see each reference pages. "Slide Show Repeat" is set to "On" ( page 90) The...
The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 75) , "Zoom ..." ( page 54) , , etc. The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title , the photo title, FM radio The icons of the battery ( page 23) Continued For details about the icons, see each reference pages. "Slide Show Repeat" is set to "On" ( page 90) The...
Operation Guide
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... gets lower, the bar of Contents Menu Index 23 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). appears, you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to your computer, ...use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to in the display changes as shown below. Continued When the remaining battery indication of the USB cable into the player, do so with the mark facing up. Please Charge." When...
... gets lower, the bar of Contents Menu Index 23 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). appears, you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to your computer, ...use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to in the display changes as shown below. Continued When the remaining battery indication of the USB cable into the player, do so with the mark facing up. Please Charge." When...
Operation Guide
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...is only an estimate. appears or data being transferred may vary, depending on the conditions under which you do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified computers. 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 is approximately 500 times. Disconnect the player from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the...
...is only an estimate. appears or data being transferred may vary, depending on the conditions under which you do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified computers. 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 is approximately 500 times. Disconnect the player from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the...
Operation Guide
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.... Furthermore, if standby mode is ready for about a day, the player turns off to turn off the player If you press any button to save battery power.
.... Furthermore, if standby mode is ready for about a day, the player turns off to turn off the player If you press any button to save battery power.
Operation Guide
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...; Press and hold , the button controls are deactivated, but the sound of the current video is played back. Setting this option to "No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No": When the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing...
...; Press and hold , the button controls are deactivated, but the sound of the current video is played back. Setting this option to "No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No": When the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing...
Operation Guide
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... you are playing a video or photo. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will be sure to press the button to confirm. The list of 5 levels.
... you are playing a video or photo. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will be sure to press the button to confirm. The list of 5 levels.
Operation Guide
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... "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 119), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 120). Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and...
... "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 119), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 120). Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and...
Operation Guide
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... Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for ...more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 160, 162. Turn ...
... Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for ...more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 160, 162. Turn ...
Operation Guide
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...issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Continued For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America...in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small...
...issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Continued For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America...in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small...
Operation Guide
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... instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 23). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 132). No data is...
... instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 23). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 132). No data is...
Operation Guide
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...compatible headphones only. Buttons do not work . The remaining battery power is 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 reset the player (... the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is no difference between stopping and pausing. Playback does not stop. With this...
...compatible headphones only. Buttons do not work . The remaining battery power is 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 reset the player (... the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is no difference between stopping and pausing. Playback does not stop. With this...
Operation Guide
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...the right channel of the If the headphones are not in a playable format. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is heard from both headphone plug into the jack until it clicks ( page 11). sides of the headphones. The volume is... loud "AVLS (Volume Limit)" is not fully inserted. Insert the Or the right channel sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not connected correctly, headphones. 137 Troubleshooting Table of ...
...the right channel of the If the headphones are not in a playable format. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is heard from both headphone plug into the jack until it clicks ( page 11). sides of the headphones. The volume is... loud "AVLS (Volume Limit)" is not fully inserted. Insert the Or the right channel sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not connected correctly, headphones. 137 Troubleshooting Table of ...
Operation Guide
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... For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the player. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by the player. is connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the software. Some cover...
... For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the player. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by the player. is connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the software. Some cover...
Operation Guide
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... 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 are played, battery life may be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging...
... 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 are played, battery life may be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging...
Operation Guide
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...; The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may become warm when the battery is operated. This behavior is set the date and time again ( page 117). Set the player aside for a while to allow it to "Off... to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player...
...; The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may become warm when the battery is operated. This behavior is set the date and time again ( page 117). Set the player aside for a while to allow it to "Off... to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player...
Operation Guide
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... Charge. Not enough free space in memory. Make sure that the NOISE CANCELING switch is connected to ensure free space. LOW BATTERY. Meaning Remedy 30 broadcast stations are used for those functions. Delete unnecessary stations first ( page 99), then preset the stations..." are unavailable because the usage environment does not meet the requirement for transferring, or Windows Explorer. page 12). The player's battery is insufficient. The player's available capacity is running low. 147 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Cannot save more than 30...
... Charge. Not enough free space in memory. Make sure that the NOISE CANCELING switch is connected to ensure free space. LOW BATTERY. Meaning Remedy 30 broadcast stations are used for those functions. Delete unnecessary stations first ( page 99), then preset the stations..." are unavailable because the usage environment does not meet the requirement for transferring, or Windows Explorer. page 12). The player's battery is insufficient. The player's available capacity is running low. 147 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Cannot save more than 30...