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... Player Information .......... 52 Selecting the Display Language ......... 53 Resetting to Factory Settings 54 Initializing the Hard Disk 55 Advanced Feature Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 59 Playing Tracks Without Pauses ......... 60 Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage 61...
... Player Information .......... 52 Selecting the Display Language ......... 53 Resetting to Factory Settings 54 Initializing the Hard Disk 55 Advanced Feature Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 59 Playing Tracks Without Pauses ......... 60 Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage 61...
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... strong impact. • Connect the AC power adaptor to be serviced. The number is on a label on your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. Table of the player. Should the AC power adaptor ...Guide (1) **Depending on the back of Contents Menu Index 6 Supplied Accessories The player includes the following items. The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in its intended manner during the warranty period, the adaptor should be supplied with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around ...
... strong impact. • Connect the AC power adaptor to be serviced. The number is on a label on your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. Table of the player. Should the AC power adaptor ...Guide (1) **Depending on the back of Contents Menu Index 6 Supplied Accessories The player includes the following items. The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in its intended manner during the warranty period, the adaptor should be supplied with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around ...
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.... Playback of the selected track starts and continues through the succeeding tracks on the player have track information. • The Artist Link feature consumes more battery power than most other player operations, such as a result of updates to the player's firmware. • Because the Artist Link feature bases its searches on...
.... Playback of the selected track starts and continues through the succeeding tracks on the player have track information. • The Artist Link feature consumes more battery power than most other player operations, such as a result of updates to the player's firmware. • Because the Artist Link feature bases its searches on...
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...When away from to about 80% in approximately 1 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 2 hours.* NW-A3000: The battery charges to . NW-A1000: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 2 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 3 hours.* * These charging times are estimates, based ...charging time will differ, depending upon the initial amount of charge in the battery and the condition of Contents Menu Index Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor You can charge the battery from a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable...
...When away from to about 80% in approximately 1 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 2 hours.* NW-A3000: The battery charges to . NW-A1000: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 2 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 3 hours.* * These charging times are estimates, based ...charging time will differ, depending upon the initial amount of charge in the battery and the condition of Contents Menu Index Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor You can charge the battery from a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable...
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... be charged from empty approximately 500 times. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery's charge. • The accuracy of the player. • If you connect the player to the AC power adaptor while a track is playing, ...a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable or using the optional charging cradle. • For best results, charge the battery in the battery's lifetime varies, depending on the condition of between 5 to 35ºC (41 to "memory effect." The actual number of charges possible in ...
... be charged from empty approximately 500 times. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery's charge. • The accuracy of the player. • If you connect the player to the AC power adaptor while a track is playing, ...a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable or using the optional charging cradle. • For best results, charge the battery in the battery's lifetime varies, depending on the condition of between 5 to 35ºC (41 to "memory effect." The actual number of charges possible in ...
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...for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it . Turn off the player manually Although the player turns off A "Sound" setting of "15 sec"...a few minutes, you can extend the playing time available from the Option menu of the screen Setting "Brightness" to the lower setting reduces battery use while the display is on ( page 51). Do not let your computer sleep when the player is connected If the computer enters...
...for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it . Turn off the player manually Although the player turns off A "Sound" setting of "15 sec"...a few minutes, you can extend the playing time available from the Option menu of the screen Setting "Brightness" to the lower setting reduces battery use while the display is on ( page 51). Do not let your computer sleep when the player is connected If the computer enters...
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...the following the on -screen instructions to transfer the firmware update to update firmware. is not enough battery power remaining to apply the firmware update, "Battery too low to the player. The software update will start up the "Digital Player Software Update tool." ...instructions, "The software update was prepared. Charge the battery fully, and then transfer the firmware update by following web sites: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www....
...the following the on -screen instructions to transfer the firmware update to update firmware. is not enough battery power remaining to apply the firmware update, "Battery too low to the player. The software update will start up the "Digital Player Software Update tool." ...instructions, "The software update was prepared. Charge the battery fully, and then transfer the firmware update by following web sites: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www....
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... to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the player for information about the issue on the player are dirty. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. No information is erased. 2 Check the symptoms in "Troubleshooting." 3 Check for information about the issue in pause ...page 88). 5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The battery has not been given enough time to the USB cable. Keep charging the battery until it is below 5°C (41°F). Wipe them with a small pin. The tracks...
... to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the player for information about the issue on the player are dirty. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. No information is erased. 2 Check the symptoms in "Troubleshooting." 3 Check for information about the issue in pause ...page 88). 5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The battery has not been given enough time to the USB cable. Keep charging the battery until it is below 5°C (41°F). Wipe them with a small pin. The tracks...
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...from the right channel of the headphones. Set the player aside for a few hours to allow the moisture to evaporate. The remaining battery power is no sound. Continued The volume does not increase. Cause or corrective action The volume level is set to "Off..." ( page 49). "Audio Output" is set to a warm environment. Set it firmly to "Line Out" ( page 49). Charge the battery ( page 56). The volume cannot be adjusted. Connect it to the (headphones) jack ( page 7). The headphone plug is dirty....
...from the right channel of the headphones. Set the player aside for a few hours to allow the moisture to evaporate. The remaining battery power is no sound. Continued The volume does not increase. Cause or corrective action The volume level is set to "Off..." ( page 49). "Audio Output" is set to a warm environment. Set it firmly to "Line Out" ( page 49). Charge the battery ( page 56). The volume cannot be adjusted. Connect it to the (headphones) jack ( page 7). The headphone plug is dirty....
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...turns off . Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn on again. Continued Playback stops suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient to "15 sec" ( page 50). After operations such as part The title contains characters that is incompatible with appropriate... another track. The player has been subjected to rename the title with the player, playback stops ( page 90). Charge the battery ( page 56). If the player encounters an audio track that the player cannot of a title.
...turns off . Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn on again. Continued Playback stops suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient to "15 sec" ( page 50). After operations such as part The title contains characters that is incompatible with appropriate... another track. The player has been subjected to rename the title with the player, playback stops ( page 90). Charge the battery ( page 56). If the player encounters an audio track that the player cannot of a title.
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...is not connected properly. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. The battery is not connected properly. Connect the USB cable directly to the straight into the port until it . A USB hub is not ...supported. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work and is being used . Charge the battery using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). computer with the computer/CONNECT Player (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action "Connecting" is...
...is not connected properly. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. The battery is not connected properly. Connect the USB cable directly to the straight into the port until it . A USB hub is not ...supported. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work and is being used . Charge the battery using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). computer with the computer/CONNECT Player (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action "Connecting" is...
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.... Cause or corrective action "Beep" is normal and not cause for concern. This behavior is set to "Off." Charging completes very If the battery is operated. 71 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Others Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is already almost fully charged when..., lights up on the player, and the light on "Display" is written to, sound and vibration from these operations may be warm when the battery is needed to cool down. As the built-in your hand while your hand rests on a flat a stable position.
.... Cause or corrective action "Beep" is normal and not cause for concern. This behavior is set to "Off." Charging completes very If the battery is operated. 71 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Others Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is already almost fully charged when..., lights up on the player, and the light on "Display" is written to, sound and vibration from these operations may be warm when the battery is needed to cool down. As the built-in your hand while your hand rests on a flat a stable position.
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... the 5 to 35°C (41 to "Off" ( allowed by AVLS. You are trying to update the firmware. Charge the battery fully, and then update the firmware. page 47). Cannot add more than 100 songs per list. Cannot add when playing You are charging the player... in an ambient temperature of tracks Remove unnecessary added to a Bookmark List currently playing. Continued battery remaining to add a from Trash Bin. Trash Bin ( page 38). Cannot add to a Bookmark List tracks from the or the Trash Bin...
... the 5 to 35°C (41 to "Off" ( allowed by AVLS. You are trying to update the firmware. Charge the battery fully, and then update the firmware. page 47). Cannot add more than 100 songs per list. Cannot add when playing You are charging the player... in an ambient temperature of tracks Remove unnecessary added to a Bookmark List currently playing. Continued battery remaining to add a from Trash Bin. Trash Bin ( page 38). Cannot add to a Bookmark List tracks from the or the Trash Bin...
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... disk ( page 55), and transfer audio data to the player again ( "Quick Start Guide"). There is running low. Charge the battery ( page 56). No Database Found. player, or there is lack of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Corrective action LOW... BATTERY. Try again after adding songs. "Intelligent Shuffle," "Initial Search," "Music Library," or "Now Playing" when there are no tracks in the Trash Bin....
... disk ( page 55), and transfer audio data to the player again ( "Quick Start Guide"). There is running low. Charge the battery ( page 56). No Database Found. player, or there is lack of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Corrective action LOW... BATTERY. Try again after adding songs. "Intelligent Shuffle," "Initial Search," "Music Library," or "Now Playing" when there are no tracks in the Trash Bin....
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...the shop where you . Table of Contents Menu Index 81 Additional Information For Customers in Russia For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. By ensuring this product, please contact your local Civic ...Office, your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you purchased the product. Instead it shall be treated as household waste. The recycling of correctly...
...the shop where you . Table of Contents Menu Index 81 Additional Information For Customers in Russia For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. By ensuring this product, please contact your local Civic ...Office, your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you purchased the product. Instead it shall be treated as household waste. The recycling of correctly...
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... information for the NW-A1000, see page 84. Some countries may regulate disposal of the Player This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Pay particular attention to component edges. Notes • Never disassemble the player except when disposing of the player. Continued Index Table of Contents Menu...
... information for the NW-A1000, see page 84. Some countries may regulate disposal of the Player This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Pay particular attention to component edges. Notes • Never disassemble the player except when disposing of the player. Continued Index Table of Contents Menu...
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... side of the strap connector using a small pair of tweezers. 4 Remove the cover from the player. 5 Remove the two screws at the edge of the battery chassis. 2 Slide the back over of the player down, and then lift up, as shown by the arrow below. 3 Remove the two screws at the... edges of the player chassis. 6 Pull the cord connecting the battery to the player to the battery, and dispose of them along with the battery. Table of Contents Menu Index 83 Additional Information...Notes on Disposing the Player To remove the built-in rechargeable...
... side of the strap connector using a small pair of tweezers. 4 Remove the cover from the player. 5 Remove the two screws at the edge of the battery chassis. 2 Slide the back over of the player down, and then lift up, as shown by the arrow below. 3 Remove the two screws at the... edges of the player chassis. 6 Pull the cord connecting the battery to the player to the battery, and dispose of them along with the battery. Table of Contents Menu Index 83 Additional Information...Notes on Disposing the Player To remove the built-in rechargeable...
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... the NW-A3000 1 Remove the screw cover on the back of them along with the battery. Note • Leave all metallic parts attached to separate the battery plug from the connector. Remove it from the player. 3 Slide the back over of the player's chassis. Index 2 Remove the two screws behind the... cover. 5 Remove the battery from the side of the screw cover using a small pair of tweezers. 4 Remove the four screws at the edges of the player down, and then...
... the NW-A3000 1 Remove the screw cover on the back of them along with the battery. Note • Leave all metallic parts attached to separate the battery plug from the connector. Remove it from the player. 3 Slide the back over of the player's chassis. Index 2 Remove the two screws behind the... cover. 5 Remove the battery from the side of the screw cover using a small pair of tweezers. 4 Remove the four screws at the edges of the player down, and then...
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... bite rate (VBR)) ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320 kbps * You cannot record CDs in rechargeable battery DC IN 5 V AC power adaptor: DC IN 5 V Continued Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC) Maximum recordable number of Contents Menu Index Specifications Audio...
... bite rate (VBR)) ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320 kbps * You cannot record CDs in rechargeable battery DC IN 5 V AC power adaptor: DC IN 5 V Continued Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC) Maximum recordable number of Contents Menu Index Specifications Audio...
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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 91 Additional Information...Specifications Table of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) In ATRAC format (48 kbps), Display 15 sec NW-A1000: Approx. 20 hours NW-A3000: Approx. 35 hours In ATRAC format (128 ...
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 91 Additional Information...Specifications Table of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) In ATRAC format (48 kbps), Display 15 sec NW-A1000: Approx. 20 hours NW-A3000: Approx. 35 hours In ATRAC format (128 ...