Operation Guide
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The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the player's menu. The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Jumps to the home menu list Find what...
The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the player's menu. The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Jumps to the home menu list Find what...
Operation Guide
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... Radio 55 1 Switching to Factory Settings (Reset All Setting 49 Formatting Memory (Format 50 Changing the USB Connection Setting (USB Power 52 Setting the Display's Left/Right Orientation (Disp. count and distance (Height/Weight).........38 Setting the G Sensor (G Sensor 40 Displaying step count history (Count History 42 Setting the reset method of the automatic song selection (Set Playlist 25 Using the stop watch function (STOPWATCH 26 Settings Changing the Display Mode 27 Changing the Song Order (Sort 29 Setting the Volume Using the Preset Volume Function (Volume Mode...
... Radio 55 1 Switching to Factory Settings (Reset All Setting 49 Formatting Memory (Format 50 Changing the USB Connection Setting (USB Power 52 Setting the Display's Left/Right Orientation (Disp. count and distance (Height/Weight).........38 Setting the G Sensor (G Sensor 40 Displaying step count history (Count History 42 Setting the reset method of the automatic song selection (Set Playlist 25 Using the stop watch function (STOPWATCH 26 Settings Changing the Display Mode 27 Changing the Song Order (Sort 29 Setting the Volume Using the Preset Volume Function (Volume Mode...
Operation Guide
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... Format 50 │ ├ USB Power 52 │ ├ Disp. The current icon changes depending on the function you can display the HOME screen by pressing and holding the DISP/HOME button of the player. Table of Contents Menu Index Home Menu List You can select an icon and press the button to play audio, search for songs, and change settings such as follows. DISP/HOME button (PLAYLIST...
... Format 50 │ ├ USB Power 52 │ ├ Disp. The current icon changes depending on the function you can display the HOME screen by pressing and holding the DISP/HOME button of the player. Table of Contents Menu Index Home Menu List You can select an icon and press the button to play audio, search for songs, and change settings such as follows. DISP/HOME button (PLAYLIST...
Operation Guide
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... screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (ALL SONGS) and press the button to . The songs appear in order through the last song and then stops. Table of Contents Menu 13 Playing Songs Playing Songs (ALL SONGS) The songs on the player appear and playback starts from the beginning. Playback continues in the album order at the factory setting. If you did not play or stop mode...
... screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (ALL SONGS) and press the button to . The songs appear in order through the last song and then stops. Table of Contents Menu 13 Playing Songs Playing Songs (ALL SONGS) The songs on the player appear and playback starts from the beginning. Playback continues in the album order at the factory setting. If you did not play or stop mode...
Operation Guide
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... play mode changes but nothing happens after shaking it . When you change the play mode (shuffle activated or deactivated) by shaking the player 3 times, a step count error may occur. If you are setting a SETTINGS menu item When shaking the player, make sure not to bump the player into other objects or drop it for two seconds. A sound effect is heard when shaking to change Repeat All (all song shuffle repeat) Repeat Shuffle Folder (folder shuffle repeat...
... play mode changes but nothing happens after shaking it . When you change the play mode (shuffle activated or deactivated) by shaking the player 3 times, a step count error may occur. If you are setting a SETTINGS menu item When shaking the player, make sure not to bump the player into other objects or drop it for two seconds. A sound effect is heard when shaking to change Repeat All (all song shuffle repeat) Repeat Shuffle Folder (folder shuffle repeat...
Operation Guide
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... remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. However, even if you do not use of Contents Menu Index 40 Settings Setting the G Sensor (G Sensor) The player's built-in G Sensor recognizes speed variation and provides functions such as step count, distance covered and consumed calorie calculations, or play mode change by shaking the player 3 times ( page 20). You...
... remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. However, even if you do not use of Contents Menu Index 40 Settings Setting the G Sensor (G Sensor) The player's built-in G Sensor recognizes speed variation and provides functions such as step count, distance covered and consumed calorie calculations, or play mode change by shaking the player 3 times ( page 20). You...
Operation Guide
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... starts the SonicStage software. Manual: To set the date and time manually. Continued If you select "Manual," a line appears above and below the year digit. Table of Contents Menu Index 44 Settings Adjusting the Current Time Setting (Set Date-Time) You can set the date and time of the player to either synchronize with your computer automatically, or manually by the player. button to Shuttle switch...
... starts the SonicStage software. Manual: To set the date and time manually. Continued If you select "Manual," a line appears above and below the year digit. Table of Contents Menu Index 44 Settings Adjusting the Current Time Setting (Set Date-Time) You can set the date and time of the player to either synchronize with your computer automatically, or manually by the player. button to Shuttle switch...
Operation Guide
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... "Changing the Display Mode" ( page 27). Press any button while the HOLD function is not used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. After rotating the shuttle switch to adjust the date and time setting, press the button to confirm. Furthermore, you did in step , adjust the settings for date and time may need to be reset...
... "Changing the Display Mode" ( page 27). Press any button while the HOLD function is not used for a long time, your settings for month, date, hour, and minute. After rotating the shuttle switch to adjust the date and time setting, press the button to confirm. Furthermore, you did in step , adjust the settings for date and time may need to be reset...
Operation Guide
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Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. button to Shuttle switch DISP/HOME button to Note Only available when using the ALL SONGS function in stop mode. Press and hold the DISP/HOME button in step and press the button to confirm. To cancel restoration of Contents Menu Index 49 Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All...
Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. button to Shuttle switch DISP/HOME button to Note Only available when using the ALL SONGS function in stop mode. Press and hold the DISP/HOME button in step and press the button to confirm. To cancel restoration of Contents Menu Index 49 Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All...
Operation Guide
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... battery charge offers about a few simple guidelines, you can help to save power and prolong use of the player. To make the player enter Sleep status When you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index 63 Advanced Features Maximizing Battery Life By following a few seconds, the display goes off Setting the display to...
... battery charge offers about a few simple guidelines, you can help to save power and prolong use of the player. To make the player enter Sleep status When you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index 63 Advanced Features Maximizing Battery Life By following a few seconds, the display goes off Setting the display to...
Operation Guide
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... customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Table of Contents Menu 68 Advanced Features Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can update the player's firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the player by installing...
... customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Table of Contents Menu 68 Advanced Features Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can update the player's firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the player by installing...
Operation Guide
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... sound from the player while data is being used near the player. When using such apparatus as a mobile phone is being transferred. Transfer usable files back to the computer ( page 62). The volume is not loud AVLS is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to your computer and format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player ( page 50). The supplied USB cable...
... sound from the player while data is being used near the player. When using such apparatus as a mobile phone is being transferred. Transfer usable files back to the computer ( page 62). The volume is not loud AVLS is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to your computer and format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player ( page 50). The supplied USB cable...
Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index 71 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Even if you use the Music The player cannot recognize pace of movement properly depending on the player are involved. Use the supplied SonicStage to "ON" and then shake the player. If you use the player with is set to side in a vehicle. - player 3 times, play mode As illustration page 20, hold the player with...
Table of Contents Menu Index 71 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Even if you use the Music The player cannot recognize pace of movement properly depending on the player are involved. Use the supplied SonicStage to "ON" and then shake the player. If you use the player with is set to side in a vehicle. - player 3 times, play mode As illustration page 20, hold the player with...
Operation Guide
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... display depending on using an account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software cannot be replaced. Consult your computer. You are not logged on your near Sony dealer. This is not malfunction. Battery charging time is not enough. Charge the battery longer if the USB connection (USB Power) is set to "100mA" ( page 52). The G Sensor menu...
... display depending on using an account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software cannot be replaced. Consult your computer. You are not logged on your near Sony dealer. This is not malfunction. Battery charging time is not enough. Charge the battery longer if the USB connection (USB Power) is set to "100mA" ( page 52). The G Sensor menu...
Operation Guide
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... songs. Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not work. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to restrictions set by copyright holders. Audio data cannot be transferred back to your computer from the player. The computer you used to transfer to the player. The audio data cannot be transferred back to your (Available recording time computer to increase free space. Only a small number of each audio file, contact the distributor. If songs...
... songs. Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not work. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to restrictions set by copyright holders. Audio data cannot be transferred back to your computer from the player. The computer you used to transfer to the player. The audio data cannot be transferred back to your (Available recording time computer to increase free space. Only a small number of each audio file, contact the distributor. If songs...
Operation Guide
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... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Refer to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Continued However, there is connected. - You are cautioned that any changes...
... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Refer to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Continued However, there is connected. - You are cautioned that any changes...
Operation Guide
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... the player's case becomes very dirty, clean it tightly to prevent objects from the opening near sand, which may cause damage to let water get into the player from entering the player through the USB jack ( page 11). The player's shuttle switch works on the player. - Do not drop or immerse the player in part, or renting the software without the...
... the player's case becomes very dirty, clean it tightly to prevent objects from the opening near sand, which may cause damage to let water get into the player from entering the player through the USB jack ( page 11). The player's shuttle switch works on the player. - Do not drop or immerse the player in part, or renting the software without the...
Operation Guide
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... be changed without notice. Operation of this player with software other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ The capacity of Windows. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for the song is written in this manual assume...
... be changed without notice. Operation of this player with software other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ The capacity of Windows. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for the song is written in this manual assume...
Operation Guide
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... Music Pacer 23 P Playback 9 Playlist 14 Play Mode 18 Play Range 19 Power Save 54 Preset Custom 34 Preset (Volume 30 Preset tuning 57 R Radio 55 Recharging 62 Repeat 19 Reset (the players 69 Reset All Setting 49 S Scan Sens 60 SEARCH 15 by album 17 by artist 16 by song name 15 Searching for Songs 15 Serial Number 48 Set Date-Time 44 Set Playlist 25 Set Target 21 Set the current time 44 SETTINGS 8 Shuffle 19 Shuttle switch 10...
... Music Pacer 23 P Playback 9 Playlist 14 Play Mode 18 Play Range 19 Power Save 54 Preset Custom 34 Preset (Volume 30 Preset tuning 57 R Radio 55 Recharging 62 Repeat 19 Reset (the players 69 Reset All Setting 49 S Scan Sens 60 SEARCH 15 by album 17 by artist 16 by song name 15 Searching for Songs 15 Serial Number 48 Set Date-Time 44 Set Playlist 25 Set Target 21 Set the current time 44 SETTINGS 8 Shuffle 19 Shuttle switch 10...
Marketing Specifications
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... setting is playing. 8. "Shuffle Shake" Function Shake the Walkman® player 3 times to easily switch the shuffle feature on the device. Shake it off : Yes Hardware Headphone Type: S2™ Sports Clip Style Display: 1-Line OEL (Organic Electroluminescence) Power Battery Charging (Approx.): Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs playback)4 Battery Indicator: Yes Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 18 Hours playback with each other music services. Target Settings: Allow you to set the amount of time you to play songs using the...
... setting is playing. 8. "Shuffle Shake" Function Shake the Walkman® player 3 times to easily switch the shuffle feature on the device. Shake it off : Yes Hardware Headphone Type: S2™ Sports Clip Style Display: 1-Line OEL (Organic Electroluminescence) Power Battery Charging (Approx.): Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs playback)4 Battery Indicator: Yes Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 18 Hours playback with each other music services. Target Settings: Allow you to set the amount of time you to play songs using the...