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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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... About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can solve this software. Continued If you purchased the package in the U.S.A, please download Media Manager for WALKMAN. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on operation, refer to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files... 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 dropping using Windows Media Player 11, they may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, ...
... About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can solve this software. Continued If you purchased the package in the U.S.A, please download Media Manager for WALKMAN. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on operation, refer to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files... 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 dropping using Windows Media Player 11, they may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, ...
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Table of the software. 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 compatible. *2 Some WMV files cannot be transferred to the player after transferred by a simple drag-and-drop ...operation. To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. Index For details on operation, refer to the Help...
Table of the software. 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 compatible. *2 Some WMV files cannot be transferred to the player after transferred by a simple drag-and-drop ...operation. To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by Content Transfer. Index For details on operation, refer to the Help...
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To import the data into your computer. Index For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118). 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.
To import the data into your computer. Index For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118). 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.
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...27 Getting Started Transferring Data You can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on , restart, wake up . Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Insert the connector of "Quick Start Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve ... by dragging and dropping using the supplied USB cable. To transfer data properly, see "Installing the Operation Guide and software" of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up from the computer before performing these operations. You cannot change folder names or ...
...27 Getting Started Transferring Data You can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on , restart, wake up . Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Insert the connector of "Quick Start Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve ... by dragging and dropping using the supplied USB cable. To transfer data properly, see "Installing the Operation Guide and software" of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up from the computer before performing these operations. You cannot change folder names or ...
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...then press the button to confirm. For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 36 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The song you can play back and the playback of ...songs (playlists). The list of the software. Also, you selected starts to confirm. However, some playlists may...
...then press the button to confirm. For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 36 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The song you can play back and the playback of ...songs (playlists). The list of the software. Also, you selected starts to confirm. However, some playlists may...
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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. 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.
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...Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Index If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the... player will be displayed, depending on operation, refer to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For ...
...Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Index If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the... player will be displayed, depending on operation, refer to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. For ...
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You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in U.S.A.). Notes Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in step or . To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in step or and press the button to confirm. Index 84 Common Settings Table of the player ( page 83).
You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in U.S.A.). Notes Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in step or . To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in step or and press the button to confirm. Index 84 Common Settings Table of the player ( page 83).
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..., the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer. Table of Contents Menu 90 Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable...
..., the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer. Table of Contents Menu 90 Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable...
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... any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player. 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...
... any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player. 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...
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... be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 118). The playback limitation period of Update them using the software used for transferring. Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 11). ... headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are not in the displayed message, and...
... be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 118). The playback limitation period of Update them using the software used for transferring. Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 11). ... headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are not in the displayed message, and...
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...; After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are played back The player plays back songs only in folders under the "MUSIC" folder some songs will not appear by dragging and dropping. Continued..." ( page 118). Data cannot be displayed is selected. one album. songs will appear, but Place them using the software you used to increase free space on the player. Delete them in folders under the "Album" is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder.
...; After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are played back The player plays back songs only in folders under the "MUSIC" folder some songs will not appear by dragging and dropping. Continued..." ( page 118). Data cannot be displayed is selected. one album. songs will appear, but Place them using the software you used to increase free space on the player. Delete them in folders under the "Album" is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder.
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... songs have cover 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. 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. The...
... songs have cover 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. 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. The...
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... only in the U. The screen turns off. Continued the Home menu. S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the player ( page 83). "" appears for more than 30 displaying a photo. name, etc. 98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index ... 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). Garbled characters are included in...
... only in the U. The screen turns off. Continued the Home menu. S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the player ( page 83). "" appears for more than 30 displaying a photo. name, etc. 98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index ... 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). Garbled characters are included in...
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.... Continued 100 Troubleshooting Table of the Windows operating system. Connect the player to another software other than the one used . Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. Connect the player to a USB port on "Connected USB (MTP)" your computer properly. ...when connected to an update of Contents Menu Index Connection with the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN does not start up. Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to the Disconnect the USB cable,...
.... Continued 100 Troubleshooting Table of the Windows operating system. Connect the player to another software other than the one used . Connecting the player via a USB hub may have a problem. Connect the player to a USB port on "Connected USB (MTP)" your computer properly. ...when connected to an update of Contents Menu Index Connection with the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN does not start up. Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to the Disconnect the USB cable,...
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...properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on the player ( page 83). Cause/Remedy Transferring may not be transferred due to restrictions set by dragging and dropping again. 101 ...audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing the bundled Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your computer and...
...properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on the player ( page 83). Cause/Remedy Transferring may not be transferred due to restrictions set by dragging and dropping again. 101 ...audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing the bundled Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your computer and...
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... Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) The data may not work. Continued The player becomes unstable while it to your computer again. Connect the player to your computer using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is... being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may be...
... Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) The data may not work. Continued The player becomes unstable while it to your computer again. Connect the player to your computer using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is... being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may be...
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... limitation period of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software used . Update the license information of songs using the software you used to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this number cannot be played on the player. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used for... song has expired. 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.
... limitation period of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software used . Update the license information of songs using the software you used to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this number cannot be played on the player. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used for... song has expired. 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.