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... Memory (Format 92 Selecting the Display Language........... 94 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 96 What are Format and Bit Rate 97 What is audio format 97 What is video format 98 What is photo format 98 Storing Data 99 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Messages 113 Additional Information Precautions 116...
... Memory (Format 92 Selecting the Display Language........... 94 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 96 What are Format and Bit Rate 97 What is audio format 97 What is video format 98 What is photo format 98 Storing Data 99 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Messages 113 Additional Information Precautions 116...
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...; If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, screen turns off automatically. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it is released. OPTION/PWR OFF button*1...mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is turned off in a short time, depending on the player are activated if you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is in the battery. Strap hole Used to the direction of Contents Menu...
...; If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, screen turns off automatically. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it is released. OPTION/PWR OFF button*1...mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is turned off in a short time, depending on the player are activated if you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is in the battery. Strap hole Used to the direction of Contents Menu...
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... or quickly ( page 59) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icons of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you change the display... orientation to "Auto" or "Full" ( page 63) The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 21) Continued If the button is pressed again, appears ...57674; page 46) , etc The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 50) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65) , "Zoom Settings"...
... or quickly ( page 59) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icons of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you change the display... orientation to "Auto" or "Full" ( page 63) The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 21) Continued If the button is pressed again, appears ...57674; page 46) , etc The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 50) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65) , "Zoom Settings"...
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...or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is not charged. When you insert the connector of Contents Menu Index 21 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approximately 500 times. When...: , charging is completed (charging time is only an estimate. appears, you cannot use the player. The battery indicator on the conditions under which you connect the player to the computer may be recharged before it is not connected to a running computer. For example...
...or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is not charged. When you insert the connector of Contents Menu Index 21 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approximately 500 times. When...: , charging is completed (charging time is only an estimate. appears, you cannot use the player. The battery indicator on the conditions under which you connect the player to the computer may be recharged before it is not connected to a running computer. For example...
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... you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 11), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Table of Contents Menu 22 ...Getting Started Turning the Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button To turn on . Index...
... you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 11), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Table of Contents Menu 22 ...Getting Started Turning the Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button To turn on . Index...
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... the button to confirm. "Yes": When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off, but videos will last longer. Setting this option to "No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No...": When the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the...
... the button to confirm. "Yes": When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off, but videos will last longer. Setting this option to "No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No...": When the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the...
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... the clock again. Furthermore, you can select the date format from either "12-hour" or "24-hour." Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and "-" will be displayed instead of...
... the clock again. Furthermore, you can select the date format from either "12-hour" or "24-hour." Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and "-" will be displayed instead of...
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... If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. Changing the settings You can be affected by setting as battery charge can save battery power. Deactivate. For details on charging time and usage time, see page ... or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. Settings for screen "Brightness" ( ...
... If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. Changing the settings You can be affected by setting as battery charge can save battery power. Deactivate. For details on charging time and usage time, see page ... or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. Settings for screen "Brightness" ( ...
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... who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about...
... who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about...
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...data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( ...page 21). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to the player ( page 24). For details...
...data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( ...page 21). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to the player ( page 24). For details...
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... Transferred files are not in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 101). While "...player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. the "Clear Stereo" function may not play back, depending on certain file specifications. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to external audio speakers using the supplied MP3...
... Transferred files are not in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 101). While "...player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. the "Clear Stereo" function may not play back, depending on certain file specifications. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to external audio speakers using the supplied MP3...
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... Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset.... The volume is not loud "AVLS (Volume Limit)" is heard from both sides of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 126). Photos may ...
... Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset.... The volume is not loud "AVLS (Volume Limit)" is heard from both sides of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 126). Photos may ...
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...VIDEO" folder. The computer is started or restarted while the player is connected to it. Reset the player by connecting the player to the Help or maker of the software. Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Disconnect the player.... Thumbnail name does not match its file format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the player. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on operation, refer...
...VIDEO" folder. The computer is started or restarted while the player is connected to it. Reset the player by connecting the player to the Help or maker of the software. Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Disconnect the player.... Thumbnail name does not match its file format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the player. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on operation, refer...
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... computer from sleep or hibernation status. The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to turn the player on the battery. The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any ...58320; The operating temperature is already almost fully charged when quickly. your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be replaced. Consult your computer properly. Disconnect...
... computer from sleep or hibernation status. The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to turn the player on the battery. The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any ...58320; The operating temperature is already almost fully charged when quickly. your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be replaced. Consult your computer properly. Disconnect...
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... " ( page 40). If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. Set the player aside for concern. The date and time have been... Settings" to "On" ( page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is being charged and just after charging. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and...
... " ( page 40). If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. Set the player aside for concern. The date and time have been... Settings" to "On" ( page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is being charged and just after charging. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and...
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... that Transfer photos in file that start letter. The player's battery is damaged. There are available for songs, connect to retry updating the firmware. folder. Please The database for display. information about data transferred to complete. player again. Do not disconnect external devices to video folders by under the "MUSIC" dragging and dropping. Please...
... that Transfer photos in file that start letter. The player's battery is damaged. There are available for songs, connect to retry updating the firmware. folder. Please The database for display. information about data transferred to complete. player again. Do not disconnect external devices to video folders by under the "MUSIC" dragging and dropping. Please...
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... of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that the battery provided with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product...or on its packaging indicates that for the customer in the European Union and other European countries with an incorporated battery, this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to ...
... of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that the battery provided with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product...or on its packaging indicates that for the customer in the European Union and other European countries with an incorporated battery, this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to ...
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Wash out your eyes with bare hands if it is leaking. Doing so may lead to your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player, consult your body or clothes, wash it may remain in electric shock. Continued If the liquid gets into fire.... or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and 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. If you do not rub your...
Wash out your eyes with bare hands if it is leaking. Doing so may lead to your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player, consult your body or clothes, wash it may remain in electric shock. Continued If the liquid gets into fire.... or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and 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. If you do not rub your...
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...(USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80...used for data management functions. A portion of 128 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A729: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 bytes) *1 ...
...(USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80...used for data management functions. A portion of 128 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A729: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 bytes) *1 ...
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... to "Blank." Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Approximately 36 hours Approximately..." ( page 83) is set to "3." The times below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. Table of use.
... to "Blank." Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Approximately 36 hours Approximately..." ( page 83) is set to "3." The times below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. Table of use.