Operation Guide
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... of key words mentioned in the manual. Jumps to "Table of topics in the player's menu. Continued Jumps to the index Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the... Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the manual. Jumps to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are included with the...
... of key words mentioned in the manual. Jumps to "Table of topics in the player's menu. Continued Jumps to the index Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the... Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the manual. Jumps to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are included with the...
Operation Guide
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... 80 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 81 Setting the Date Format 83 Setting the Time Format 84 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 85 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 Selecting the Display Language.............. What is audio format 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 Note Depending on the...
... 80 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 81 Setting the Date Format 83 Setting the Time Format 84 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 85 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 Selecting the Display Language.............. What is audio format 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 Note Depending on the...
Operation Guide
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... For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the power. Table of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try any corrective actions listed. 2 Press...
... For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the power. Table of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try any corrective actions listed. 2 Press...
Operation Guide
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... cloth. No songs or video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/... If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). No data is stored on the player. Follow the...dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to the player ( page 95). Update them in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-...
... cloth. No songs or video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/... If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). No data is stored on the player. Follow the...dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to the player ( page 95). Update them in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-...
Operation Guide
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... some songs will appear, but Place them in its list. The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) and photos on certain file specifications. Also, the maximum number of... Some songs may not play back, depending on the player. Delete them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is being used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer. 104 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...
... some songs will appear, but Place them in its list. The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) and photos on certain file specifications. Also, the maximum number of... Some songs may not play back, depending on the player. Delete them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is being used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer. 104 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...
Operation Guide
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...; The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 92). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the...battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. Table of Contents Menu Index 105 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to reset the player ( page 102). While "Connecting" is being displayed, you cannot operate the...
...; The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 92). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the...battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. Table of Contents Menu Index 105 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to reset the player ( page 102). While "Connecting" is being displayed, you cannot operate the...
Operation Guide
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... sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 95). Transferred files are not in a playable format. Table of Contents Menu Index 106 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. ... The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos...
... sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 95). Transferred files are not in a playable format. Table of Contents Menu Index 106 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. ... The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos...
Operation Guide
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For details on its file format. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails ...a JPEG file of the same name as an album for an album or artist or artist name, etc. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on operation, refer to the computer ( ...the battery by connecting to Help of "Language Settings" ( page 90), and then transfer data to the player again. selected in the title. Rename the title with the data. The cover art only...
For details on its file format. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails ...a JPEG file of the same name as an album for an album or artist or artist name, etc. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on operation, refer to the computer ( ...the battery by connecting to Help of "Language Settings" ( page 90), and then transfer data to the player again. selected in the title. Rename the title with the data. The cover art only...
Operation Guide
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... more than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 108 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen... turns off. Continued Table of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging 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...
... more than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 108 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen... turns off. Continued Table of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging 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...
Operation Guide
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...hibernation status. Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation status. Continued 109 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to reach full charge. Connection with ...USB cable. A USB hub is already almost fully charged when quickly. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to turn the player on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable...
...hibernation status. Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation status. Continued 109 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to reach full charge. Connection with ...USB cable. A USB hub is already almost fully charged when quickly. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to turn the player on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable...
Operation Guide
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... on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. 110 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by dragging and dropping again. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or...
... on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. 110 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by dragging and dropping again. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or...
Operation Guide
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...Delete the data that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your computer again. Table of Contents Menu Index 111 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from the supplied CD-ROM. ... to avoid data damage. Transferable limit 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 on a computer that cannot be transferred ...
...Delete the data that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your computer again. Table of Contents Menu Index 111 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from the supplied CD-ROM. ... to avoid data damage. Transferable limit 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 on a computer that cannot be transferred ...
Operation Guide
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... The FM broadcast is not fully extended. The headphone cord functions as a mobile phone is being used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may be transferred. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in vehicles. ..."MUSIC," "MP_ ROOT," "VIDEO" (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Table of Contents Menu Index 112 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount of There is poor. Reception is weak and sound quality is not...
... The FM broadcast is not fully extended. The headphone cord functions as a mobile phone is being used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may be transferred. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in vehicles. ..."MUSIC," "MP_ ROOT," "VIDEO" (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Table of Contents Menu Index 112 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount of There is poor. Reception is weak and sound quality is not...
Operation Guide
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... songs change. This is set to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. This behavior is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when...set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 31). If you left the player for concern. 113 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is not a malfunction.
... songs change. This is set to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. This behavior is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when...set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 31). If you left the player for concern. 113 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is not a malfunction.
Operation Guide
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...you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to transfer the playlists. playback. player again. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used. The total number of list items (except for it in the playlists... software or play is not supported. You are trying to play a You cannot play ; device and transfer again. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the...
...you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to transfer the playlists. playback. player again. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used. The total number of list items (except for it in the playlists... software or play is not supported. You are trying to play a You cannot play ; device and transfer again. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the...
Operation Guide
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...Preset 30 broadcast stations are no and transfer again. Transfer the data again to disconnect the USB cable transfer data. player. The player is connected to select other message. Follow the instructions displayed on the transfer photos. Please Charge. Press the button to... ( page 72), then preset the stations you want within the limit number. Updating the firmware failed to the player. Continued 115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to compliant software or...
...Preset 30 broadcast stations are no and transfer again. Transfer the data again to disconnect the USB cable transfer data. player. The player is connected to select other message. Follow the instructions displayed on the transfer photos. Please Charge. Press the button to... ( page 72), then preset the stations you want within the limit number. Updating the firmware failed to the player. Continued 115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to compliant software or...
Operation Guide
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... folder. page 10). On hold... Please reformat using Windows menu, and there are trying to the playback even when there player. frequency has been added as broadcast station using Windows Explorer, or another playlists on a computer. Transfer songs into folders under...playlists to the player. The player cannot be To operate the player, slide Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the the HOLD switch to preset a Preset other frequencies. You are no Explorer, or another software for transferring. 116 Troubleshooting Table of Contents...
... folder. page 10). On hold... Please reformat using Windows menu, and there are trying to the playback even when there player. frequency has been added as broadcast station using Windows Explorer, or another playlists on a computer. Transfer songs into folders under...playlists to the player. The player cannot be To operate the player, slide Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the the HOLD switch to preset a Preset other frequencies. You are no Explorer, or another software for transferring. 116 Troubleshooting Table of Contents...
Operation Guide
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... 7, 26 Play Mode 6, 33, 34 Pop 39 Power 10, 93, 108 R Radio 68 Recharging 92 Release Year 23 Remaining battery 92 Repeat 34 RESET (the player 102 Reset all Settings 87 RESET button 9 S Scan Sensitivity 73 Screensaver 78 Search for songs 19 album 20 artist 21 genre 22 initial letter 25... T Thumbnail 13, 55, 66, 107 Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued
... 7, 26 Play Mode 6, 33, 34 Pop 39 Power 10, 93, 108 R Radio 68 Recharging 92 Release Year 23 Remaining battery 92 Repeat 34 RESET (the player 102 Reset all Settings 87 RESET button 9 S Scan Sensitivity 73 Screensaver 78 Search for songs 19 album 20 artist 21 genre 22 initial letter 25... T Thumbnail 13, 55, 66, 107 Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued
Quick Start Guide
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Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains important notes to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)......... 24 Parts and ...only) and photos. Operation Guide: Explains advanced features of the player is described in this product. Table of the player. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick Start Guide," in the space provided below. Owner...
Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains important notes to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)......... 24 Parts and ...only) and photos. Operation Guide: Explains advanced features of the player is described in this product. Table of the player. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick Start Guide," in the space provided below. Owner...
Quick Start Guide
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The Home menu is the starting point to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to play mode. NWZ-S515/S516 NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F Intelligent Shuffle ...Plays back songs randomly. Initial Search Searches for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 22). Music Library Video Library...
The Home menu is the starting point to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to play mode. NWZ-S515/S516 NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F Intelligent Shuffle ...Plays back songs randomly. Initial Search Searches for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 22). Music Library Video Library...