Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index Advanced Features Recharging the Player 62 Maximizing Battery Life 63 What are Format and Bit Rate 64 Playing Songs Without Pauses 65 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 66 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 67 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Messages 76 Uninstalling SonicStage 80 Additional Information Precautions 84 On Copyrights 88 Specifications 89 Index 92 Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.
Table of Contents Menu Index Advanced Features Recharging the Player 62 Maximizing Battery Life 63 What are Format and Bit Rate 64 Playing Songs Without Pauses 65 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 66 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 67 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Messages 76 Uninstalling SonicStage 80 Additional Information Precautions 84 On Copyrights 88 Specifications 89 Index 92 Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.
Operation Guide
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...page 27). When a menu appears on the display use this button is deactivated in play or stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by pressing the button, after disconnecting the supplied USB cable from the computer, playback starts from the first song... There are tactile dots. While menus of the display, and if the button is in Sleep status, the player consumes very little battery power. VOL +*/- Continued When starting playback, appears at the bottom left of the HOME screen appear, when this ...
...page 27). When a menu appears on the display use this button is deactivated in play or stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by pressing the button, after disconnecting the supplied USB cable from the computer, playback starts from the first song... There are tactile dots. While menus of the display, and if the button is in Sleep status, the player consumes very little battery power. VOL +*/- Continued When starting playback, appears at the bottom left of the HOME screen appear, when this ...
Operation Guide
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... the desired point. Rotate the shuttle switch to the Folder control or Normal mode, the HOLD function is activated, the current time, "HOLD" and (remaining battery indication) appear in the display. If you slide the shuttle switch back to briefly. Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly. Rotate the shuttle...
... the desired point. Rotate the shuttle switch to the Folder control or Normal mode, the HOLD function is activated, the current time, "HOLD" and (remaining battery indication) appear in the display. If you slide the shuttle switch back to briefly. Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly. Rotate the shuttle...
Operation Guide
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... (Albums by artist order)) appears. 12 Display Table of the current (or next) song). Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power. Hint For information on the FM tuner display (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only), see "Enjoy Listening to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while...
... (Albums by artist order)) appears. 12 Display Table of the current (or next) song). Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power. Hint For information on the FM tuner display (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only), see "Enjoy Listening to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while...
Operation Guide
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Recommended to save power and prolong use the player, the G Sensor remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. Continued Recommended to songs during sports. ON-Anytime: Activates G Sensor always. However, even if you ... to select the following G Sensor setting and press the button to confirm. ON-MusicPB: Activates the G Sensor during playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only). (Default setting) Recommended to listen to know step count or consumed calories throughout the day.
Recommended to save power and prolong use the player, the G Sensor remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. Continued Recommended to songs during sports. ON-Anytime: Activates G Sensor always. However, even if you ... to select the following G Sensor setting and press the button to confirm. ON-MusicPB: Activates the G Sensor during playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only). (Default setting) Recommended to listen to know step count or consumed calories throughout the day.
Operation Guide
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... menu Press the DISP/HOME button. The icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWS202F/S203F/S205F only). This setting uses the least battery consumption. Table of the power save setting Setting item ON-Normal ON-Super OFF Description The power save screen appears in the...
... menu Press the DISP/HOME button. The icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWS202F/S203F/S205F only). This setting uses the least battery consumption. Table of the power save setting Setting item ON-Normal ON-Super OFF Description The power save screen appears in the...
Operation Guide
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... different from your model. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 55 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio You can listen to confirm. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 62), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching...
... different from your model. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 55 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio You can listen to confirm. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 62), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching...
Operation Guide
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...of the player. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it fully (to in the battery icon. It will vary depending on battery duration. The charging time will also be destroyed. Some USB devices connected to the computer may be longer ...5 to 35ºC (67 to the player while charging. See page 90 on remaining battery power and battery condition. If the battery is approx. 45 minutes*). Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of the display shows: , charging is complete (charging time is charged in ...
...of the player. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it fully (to in the battery icon. It will vary depending on battery duration. The charging time will also be destroyed. Some USB devices connected to the computer may be longer ...5 to 35ºC (67 to the player while charging. See page 90 on remaining battery power and battery condition. If the battery is approx. 45 minutes*). Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of the display shows: , charging is complete (charging time is charged in ...
Operation Guide
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...played. To make the player enter Sleep status When you can extend the playing time available from a full charge varies with the G Sensor active, battery consumption is recommended to turn off Setting the display to deactivate the G Sensor ( page 40). Note Do not leave the player ...Sensor The player's built-in WMA format at 48 kbps, but only about a few simple guidelines, you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of not using the player (approx. 15 seconds), can help to save power and prolong use of...
...played. To make the player enter Sleep status When you can extend the playing time available from a full charge varies with the G Sensor active, battery consumption is recommended to turn off Setting the display to deactivate the G Sensor ( page 40). Note Do not leave the player ...Sensor The player's built-in WMA format at 48 kbps, but only about a few simple guidelines, you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of not using the player (approx. 15 seconds), can help to save power and prolong use of...
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...page 50). The volume is not loud AVLS is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to reset the player ( page 69). Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is enabled. enough. Disable AVLS ( page 36). The transferred songs cannot... player ( page 69). Buttons do not work . The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 62). Even if charging the battery and nothing is being used near the player. When using such apparatus ...
...page 50). The volume is not loud AVLS is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to reset the player ( page 69). Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is enabled. enough. Disable AVLS ( page 36). The transferred songs cannot... player ( page 69). Buttons do not work . The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 62). Even if charging the battery and nothing is being used near the player. When using such apparatus ...
Operation Guide
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...cannot be replaced. Consult your computer is required to "OFF." You can save the battery power by changing the settings and careful management of your near Sony dealer. The player cannot charge The USB cable is especially true for a few minutes. This ...is not connected to the battery characteristics. When installing the The installation is not enough free space on...
...cannot be replaced. Consult your computer is required to "OFF." You can save the battery power by changing the settings and careful management of your near Sony dealer. The player cannot charge The USB cable is especially true for a few minutes. This ...is not connected to the battery characteristics. When installing the The installation is not enough free space on...
Operation Guide
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..., refer to transfer audio files. the "Format" menu. Continued For computer. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. in the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to "To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory. 77 Troubleshooting...Messages... Table of Contents Menu Index Message FILE ERROR FORMAT ERROR HOLD LOW BATTERY MEMORY ERROR NO DATA NO DATABASE Meaning Remedy The file cannot be To operate the player, slide operated because the ...
..., refer to transfer audio files. the "Format" menu. Continued For computer. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. in the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to "To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory. 77 Troubleshooting...Messages... Table of Contents Menu Index Message FILE ERROR FORMAT ERROR HOLD LOW BATTERY MEMORY ERROR NO DATA NO DATABASE Meaning Remedy The file cannot be To operate the player, slide operated because the ...
Operation Guide
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... player or apply a strong shock to blindness. Continued Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do ...not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Since battery liquid may remain in electric shock. It may cause ...
... player or apply a strong shock to blindness. Continued Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do ...not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Since battery liquid may remain in electric shock. It may cause ...
Operation Guide
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...160/192/256/320/352 kbps * CD recording cannot be done using SonicStage software in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable) Battery life (continuous playback)* ATRAC format: Approximately 18 hours (Playback at 132 kbps) ATRAC format: Approximately ...temperature 5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F) Power source Built-in ATRAC3 at 128 kbps) FM radio reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only): Approximately 5 hours * This is when power save setting is "ON-Super" ( page54), the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is "OFF...
...160/192/256/320/352 kbps * CD recording cannot be done using SonicStage software in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable) Battery life (continuous playback)* ATRAC format: Approximately 18 hours (Playback at 132 kbps) ATRAC format: Approximately ...temperature 5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F) Power source Built-in ATRAC3 at 128 kbps) FM radio reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only): Approximately 5 hours * This is when power save setting is "ON-Super" ( page54), the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is "OFF...
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... 6 Adobe Reader 3 Album 17 ALL SONGS 13 Artist 16 ATRAC 64, 65, 89 AVLS (Limiting the volume).......... 36 B Battery 62, 63 Beep (Beep sound 37 Bit rate 64 C Calorie 21, 38 Charge the battery 62 Clock 27 Computer 3, 91 Counter Reset 43 Count History 42 D D.Normalizer 35 Date-Time 44, 46, 47...
... 6 Adobe Reader 3 Album 17 ALL SONGS 13 Artist 16 ATRAC 64, 65, 89 AVLS (Limiting the volume).......... 36 B Battery 62, 63 Beep (Beep sound 37 Bit rate 64 C Calorie 21, 38 Charge the battery 62 Clock 27 Computer 3, 91 Counter Reset 43 Count History 42 D D.Normalizer 35 Date-Time 44, 46, 47...
Marketing Specifications
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NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player 2GB1 Built-In Memory/Stores up to 1,350 Songs2 "Shuffle Shake" Function Sports Functions: Calorie Counter, Target Settings, Stop Watch Durable, Water Resistant3 , Aluminum Construction Built-In FM Tuner with Presets Quick Battery Charge (3 ...Minute Charge = Approximately 3 Hours Playback)4 Up to 18 Hours Playback4 with Rechargeable Embedded Lithium Ion Battery Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Music Store Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™...
NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player 2GB1 Built-In Memory/Stores up to 1,350 Songs2 "Shuffle Shake" Function Sports Functions: Calorie Counter, Target Settings, Stop Watch Durable, Water Resistant3 , Aluminum Construction Built-In FM Tuner with Presets Quick Battery Charge (3 ...Minute Charge = Approximately 3 Hours Playback)4 Up to 18 Hours Playback4 with Rechargeable Embedded Lithium Ion Battery Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Music Store Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™...
Marketing Specifications
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...@ 132kbps, no equalizer. Features and specifications are not water resistant. © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Specifications General Data Transfer Rate: Hi-Speed USB 2.06 Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at higher quality for a customer who already have an extensive music library...embeded Lithium-Ion battery provides up to 9h 59m 59s by DRM (Digital Rights Management). 1-Line OEL Display Electroluminescence Display offers high quality and a unique look. Music Pacer can time up to 18 hours of continuous playback. NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 ...
...@ 132kbps, no equalizer. Features and specifications are not water resistant. © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Specifications General Data Transfer Rate: Hi-Speed USB 2.06 Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at higher quality for a customer who already have an extensive music library...embeded Lithium-Ion battery provides up to 9h 59m 59s by DRM (Digital Rights Management). 1-Line OEL Display Electroluminescence Display offers high quality and a unique look. Music Pacer can time up to 18 hours of continuous playback. NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 ...