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...of Contents Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729 About the Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Additionally, after installing software from the supplied CD-ROM, you ...can refer to the help provided within each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos...
...of Contents Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729 About the Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Additionally, after installing software from the supplied CD-ROM, you ...can refer to the help provided within each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos...
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...software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player... Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video ...
...software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player... Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video ...
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When you have purchased the player, the bundled software may not be different. How to install the earbuds correctly If the earbuds do not fit your ear. L L About the serial number The ... Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. Stand (1) CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Media Manager for WALKMAN Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play...
When you have purchased the player, the bundled software may not be different. How to install the earbuds correctly If the earbuds do not fit your ear. L L About the serial number The ... Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. Stand (1) CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Media Manager for WALKMAN Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play...
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...-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video) Media Manager for WALKMAN. *1 DRM files are not deleted. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG) Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs. When you can also delete the ATRAC...
...-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video) Media Manager for WALKMAN. *1 DRM files are not deleted. Table of Contents Menu Index About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG) Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs. When you can also delete the ATRAC...
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Index To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing. Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126).
Index To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing. Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126).
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... (AAC, video files, etc.) that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be displayed on the player. Connect the player to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service ..."MP_ROOT" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up. Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Continued To transfer data properly, see ...
... (AAC, video files, etc.) that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be displayed on the player. Connect the player to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service ..."MP_ROOT" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up. Select the player on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Continued To transfer data properly, see ...
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... (Music Library) Songs transferred by title of songs continues in order. Continued You can search for songs by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can be played back on the player.
... (Music Library) Songs transferred by title of songs continues in order. Continued You can search for songs by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can be played back on the player.
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... select a folder from the list and press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the desired song appears. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder When you selected starts to the "MUSIC" folder by folder. Press and hold...
... select a folder from the list and press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the desired song appears. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder When you selected starts to the "MUSIC" folder by folder. Press and hold...
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...and then press the button to the Help or maker of songs (playlists). For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 35 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of the software. The list of playlists and pressing and holding the button in order. Hint ... You can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The song you can play back and the playback of songs continues in step . Also, you selected starts to play...
...and then press the button to the Help or maker of songs (playlists). For details on software. Table of Contents Menu 35 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of the software. The list of playlists and pressing and holding the button in order. Hint ... You can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. The song you can play back and the playback of songs continues in step . Also, you selected starts to play...
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Index For details about using the software, see the Help of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. 41 Playing Music Table of the software.
Index For details about using the software, see the Help of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. 41 Playing Music Table of the software.
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... Information" screen When you display this screen from the"Now Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The cover art may not be displayed. The cover art only appears if the cover art ...rate Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of the player will be displayed, depending on operation, refer to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. File name Displays...
... Information" screen When you display this screen from the"Now Playing"screen, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The cover art may not be displayed. The cover art only appears if the cover art ...rate Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of the player will be displayed, depending on operation, refer to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. File name Displays...
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..." "Title & Cover Art"(Default setting) "Cover Art Only" Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The player offers 3 types of album display formats appears. Press the button to select the display format, and then press the... & Cover Art," and "Cover Art Only." The list of formats. Table of Contents Menu Index 47 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of the software. Some cover art is included.
..." "Title & Cover Art"(Default setting) "Cover Art Only" Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The player offers 3 types of album display formats appears. Press the button to select the display format, and then press the... & Cover Art," and "Cover Art Only." The list of formats. Table of Contents Menu Index 47 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of the software. Some cover art is included.
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Note Do not format the built-in step or and press the button to confirm. Index 93 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or .
Note Do not format the built-in step or and press the button to confirm. Index 93 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or .
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The data could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Index If ...is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect."...
The data could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Index If ...is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect."...
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... the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the issue in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who...
... the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the issue in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who...
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..., depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the software used for transferring. ... After dragging and dropping in a playable format. Continued Index Contents Menu Table of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not ...
..., depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the software used for transferring. ... After dragging and dropping in a playable format. Continued Index Contents Menu Table of "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not ...
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... The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and dropping in folders under the "...000 folders for photos. songs will appear, but Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. one album. Continued For details, see "Supported file format" of files ... "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC files using the software you used to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not in folders under the...
... The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and dropping in folders under the "...000 folders for photos. songs will appear, but Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. one album. Continued For details, see "Supported file format" of files ... "Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC files using the software you used to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not in folders under the...
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...supplied Media Manager for setting cover art. For details on again. The player does not work properly. Continued Thumbnails are displayed only when ...video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software... a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. If the photos do ...
...supplied Media Manager for setting cover art. For details on again. The player does not work properly. Continued Thumbnails are displayed only when ...video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software... a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. If the photos do ...
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... HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). Set "On-Hold Display" to the player again. A message appears. See the "Messages" ( page 113). Continued name... There was no operation attempted for the time displaying a photo. You can play back a video even when the HOLD function is displayed The data has no operation attempted for the... characters are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you set in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no...
... HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). Set "On-Hold Display" to the player again. A message appears. See the "Messages" ( page 113). Continued name... There was no operation attempted for the time displaying a photo. You can play back a video even when the HOLD function is displayed The data has no operation attempted for the... characters are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you set in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no...
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... it. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN does not start up. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes... the supplied USB cable. The USB port on your computer may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your...
... it. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used for WALKMAN does not start up. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes... the supplied USB cable. The USB port on your computer may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your...