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Table of Contents Menu Index Table of 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 ...
Table of Contents Menu Index Table of 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 ...
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...Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for WALKMAN*3 Content Transfer Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick ...Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this player is required for WALKMAN is not bundled with the packages sold in which you have purchased the player, the bundled software...
...Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for WALKMAN*3 Content Transfer Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick ...Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this player is required for WALKMAN is not bundled with the packages sold in which you have purchased the player, the bundled software...
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... be played back after transferred by Media Manager for WALKMAN. Note Copyright-protected video files, such as Media Manager for WALKMAN. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to...DRM files are not supported. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. When you retransfer them using Windows Explorer as well as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not compatible. *3 Some WMV files cannot be transferred by dragging and ...
... be played back after transferred by Media Manager for WALKMAN. Note Copyright-protected video files, such as Media Manager for WALKMAN. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to...DRM files are not supported. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. When you retransfer them using Windows Explorer as well as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not compatible. *3 Some WMV files cannot be transferred by dragging and ...
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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 Content Transfer. For details on operation, refer to ... can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support website ( page 114). To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. 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...
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 Content Transfer. For details on operation, refer to ... can transfer music, videos or photos from the customer support website ( page 114). To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. 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...
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Index To import the data into your computer. Table of Contents Menu 26 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118).
Index To import the data into your computer. Table of Contents Menu 26 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118).
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... Start Guide") from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. For details about the bundled software that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be damaged. While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on your computer, make sure to malfunction. Before... installing Windows Media Player 11 on , restart, wake up . Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." To transfer data properly,...
... Start Guide") from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. For details about the bundled software that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be damaged. While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on your computer, make sure to malfunction. Before... installing Windows Media Player 11 on , restart, wake up . Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." To transfer data properly,...
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...appears. Press the button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on operation, refer to the Help or maker of playlists appears. Press the button to select a playlist, and then press the ...button to play lists of songs continues in order. The list of the software. Table of Contents Menu 36 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media...
...appears. Press the button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on operation, refer to the Help or maker of playlists appears. Press the button to select a playlist, and then press the ...button to play lists of songs continues in order. The list of the software. Table of Contents Menu 36 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media...
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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 from "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. Index 38 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 from "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. Index 38 Playing Music Table of the software.
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... When you display this screen from the"Now Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Wishlist/Remove from the wish list. The displayed playback time...the "Now Playing" screen Option items Description/reference page Play Mode Equalizer Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 Add to the Help or maker of the software. Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Clock Display Displays the current...
... When you display this screen from the"Now Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Wishlist/Remove from the wish list. The displayed playback time...the "Now Playing" screen Option items Description/reference page Play Mode Equalizer Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 Add to the Help or maker of the software. Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Clock Display Displays the current...
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Notes Do not format the built-in U.S.A.). Index To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of the player ( page 83). 84 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in step or . You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or and press the button to confirm.
Notes Do not format the built-in U.S.A.). Index To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of the player ( page 83). 84 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in step or . You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or and press the button to confirm.
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...flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Notes Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. If the player is displayed. If... you format the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using...
...flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Notes Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. If the player is displayed. If... you format the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using...
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... corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. The player reactivates the previously set items. 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...
... corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. The player reactivates the previously set items. 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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...with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in a playable format. 93 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is played. Update them using the software used for transferring. No data is no sound. Cause/Remedy The volume level... is set to reset the player ( page 92). No data is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed ...
...with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in a playable format. 93 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is played. Update them using the software used for transferring. No data is no sound. Cause/Remedy The volume level... is set to reset the player ( page 92). No data is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed ...
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...the photo folder list. Delete unnecessary data. Available capacity is insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. Delete them in the lists from within a limited playback which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.) range only, such...is 1,000 folders for photos. The maximum number of files is reached. songs will appear, but Place them using the software you used to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in folders under the "MUSIC" folder some songs will not appear by ...
...the photo folder list. Delete unnecessary data. Available capacity is insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. Delete them in the lists from within a limited playback which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.) range only, such...is 1,000 folders for photos. The maximum number of files is reached. songs will appear, but Place them using the software you used to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in folders under the "MUSIC" folder some songs will not appear by ...
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...not included with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. is connected to a running computer ( page 23).... art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art is not displayed, ...
...not included with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. is connected to a running computer ( page 23).... art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art is not displayed, ...
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...data has no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds when "Screensaver" is displayed instead of The icon has been changed because the player has (Clock Display) on accessed an online service (available only in the U. Continued "Unknown" is selected. Correct .... There was no data information, such as album or for more than 3 minutes while the player was in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you like. See the "Messages" ( page 104). The screen turns off. S.A.). ...
...data has no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds when "Screensaver" is displayed instead of The icon has been changed because the player has (Clock Display) on accessed an online service (available only in the U. Continued "Unknown" is selected. Correct .... There was no data information, such as album or for more than 3 minutes while the player was in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you like. See the "Messages" ( page 104). The screen turns off. S.A.). ...
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computer with a computer Symptom Cause/Remedy Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to a USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, ... then reconnect the USB cable. "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running another USB port on "Connected USB (MTP)" your computer. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is not connected to your...
computer with a computer Symptom Cause/Remedy Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to a USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, ... then reconnect the USB cable. "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running another USB port on "Connected USB (MTP)" your computer. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is not connected to your...
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.... There is not connected to a USB port on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred due to ...again. 101 Troubleshooting Table of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer...not be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your software or service corresponds to Windows Media...
.... There is not connected to a USB port on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred due to ...again. 101 Troubleshooting Table of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer...not be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your software or service corresponds to Windows Media...
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...not enough free space in the built-in flash data can be transferred to memory. Connect the player to your computer using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is stored on the player, less data can be transferred. You cannot delete or rename the folders. You ... or extension cable may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be played on a computer that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player. If data other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. ...
...not enough free space in the built-in flash data can be transferred to memory. Connect the player to your computer using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is stored on the player, less data can be transferred. You cannot delete or rename the folders. You ... or extension cable may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be played on a computer that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player. If data other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. ...
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...cannot find a song, search for transferring. You cannot play a file that exceed the limit in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to play an unsupported format file ( page 118). Decrease the number of playlists (delete the playlists) using the... software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to store songs that cannot ...
...cannot find a song, search for transferring. You cannot play a file that exceed the limit in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to play an unsupported format file ( page 118). Decrease the number of playlists (delete the playlists) using the... software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to store songs that cannot ...
