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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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To restore (Clock Display), format the memory 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 32 Genre 33 Release Year 34 Folder 35 Video Library 46 Continued *1 appears instead of the player ( page 83). The Home menu is the starting point of the player. Table...
To restore (Clock Display), format the memory 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 32 Genre 33 Release Year 34 Folder 35 Video Library 46 Continued *1 appears instead of the player ( page 83). The Home menu is the starting point of the player. Table...
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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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... solve this software. If you can transfer by dragging and dropping. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*2, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*2*3) *1 If you purchased the package in the U.S.A, please download Media Manager for WALKMAN from the supplied CD-ROM, you retransfer them using Windows Explorer as well as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not supported.
... solve this software. If you can transfer by dragging and dropping. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*2, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*2*3) *1 If you purchased the package in the U.S.A, please download Media Manager for WALKMAN from the supplied CD-ROM, you retransfer them using Windows Explorer as well as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not supported.
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... MP3 file format. Table of the software. For details on operation, refer to Content Transfer. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable. Hint ATRAC files can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support website ( page 114). You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to the Help of Contents Menu 10 Content Transfer Content Transfer can be played...
... MP3 file format. Table of the software. For details on operation, refer to Content Transfer. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable. Hint ATRAC files can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support website ( page 114). You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to the Help of Contents Menu 10 Content Transfer Content Transfer can be played...
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...; While the player is connected to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may cause the player to check whether your computer. Insert the connector 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 your computer environment. Some WMV files can transfer by transferring using the supplied USB cable. Playable data hierarchy has rules...
...; While the player is connected to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may cause the player to check whether your computer. Insert the connector 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 your computer environment. Some WMV files can transfer by transferring using the supplied USB cable. Playable data hierarchy has rules...
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... operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player 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 selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. All songs are played in random order. Shuffle All BACK/HOME button...
... operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player 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 selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. All songs are played in random order. Shuffle All BACK/HOME button...
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... Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Adds the song to the wish list to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For details on operation, refer to Wishlist/Remove from the wish list. File name You can move songs to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist Sets the play mode...
... Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Adds the song to the wish list to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For details on operation, refer to Wishlist/Remove from the wish list. File name You can move songs to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist Sets the play mode...
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... the lists from a song list is played back repeatedly. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. 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 random order and the playback repeats. 42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat."
... the lists from a song list is played back repeatedly. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. 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 random order and the playback repeats. 42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat."
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Firmware update is complete. 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. Index For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www...
Firmware update is complete. 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. Index For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www...
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... reset the player ( page 92 ). While "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" is being used near the player. When using devices such as a mobile phone is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. With this player, there is generated. For details, see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is no difference between stopping and pausing. 95 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications...
... reset the player ( page 92 ). While "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" is being used near the player. When using devices such as a mobile phone is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. With this player, there is generated. For details, see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is no difference between stopping and pausing. 95 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications...
Operation Guide
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... with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using bundled Media Manager for setting cover art. and then on again automatically. For details on operation, refer to a running computer ( page 23). The player does not work The computer is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the player. 97 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued...
... with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using bundled Media Manager for setting cover art. and then on again automatically. For details on operation, refer to a running computer ( page 23). The player does not work The computer is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the player. 97 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued...
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... Media Manager for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it . Use the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer. The USB cable is not connected to an update of Contents Menu Index Connection with the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. Continued Connect the player...
... Media Manager for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it . Use the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer. The USB cable is not connected to an update of Contents Menu Index Connection with the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. Continued Connect the player...
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... number of songs registered in the display. file format is expired. The total number of list items (except for transferring. Cannot play an unsupported format file ( page 118). You cannot play ; Cannot play a file that exceed the limit in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to transfer the playlists. Update the license information of songs using the software...
... number of songs registered in the display. file format is expired. The total number of list items (except for transferring. Cannot play an unsupported format file ( page 118). You cannot play ; Cannot play a file that exceed the limit in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to transfer the playlists. Update the license information of songs using the software...
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.... 8,000 *1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *2 Copyright-protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. *3 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *4 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. *5 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Continued Index
.... 8,000 *1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *2 Copyright-protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. *3 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *4 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. *5 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Continued Index
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... change without notice. Not supported by dragging and dropping.). Installation of Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher is required. Broadband Internet connection is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on the version of the operating system installed. Table of Contents Menu...
... change without notice. Not supported by dragging and dropping.). Installation of Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher is required. Broadband Internet connection is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on the version of the operating system installed. Table of Contents Menu...
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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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... able to pages of files that can set cover art using the software used for transferring. Operation Page numbers in parentheses refer to resolve some songs will not appear when "Folder" is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of "Operation Guide (PDF)." Transferred data is selected. The audio files are not in folders under the "MUSIC" folder by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. When "All Songs" or "Album" is...
... able to pages of files that can set cover art using the software used for transferring. Operation Page numbers in parentheses refer to resolve some songs will not appear when "Folder" is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of "Operation Guide (PDF)." Transferred data is selected. The audio files are not in folders under the "MUSIC" folder by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. When "All Songs" or "Album" is...
Troubleshooting
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... an upgrade of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are needed. Charge the battery until the Home menu appears. 2 Select (Settings)- To initialize (format) the player Be sure to restrictions set by dragging and dropping.). Installation of the operating system installed. System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the battery used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable...
... an upgrade of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are needed. Charge the battery until the Home menu appears. 2 Select (Settings)- To initialize (format) the player Be sure to restrictions set by dragging and dropping.). Installation of the operating system installed. System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the battery used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable...
