Operating Guide
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... Screens Parts and Controls 5 Switching the output between the headphones and built-in speakers........7 Turning the Player On and Off 8 About the Home Menu 9 How to Use the Home Menu 12 How to Use the Option Menu 15 About the Software 17 Bundled Software 17 Compatible Software 17 Preparing the Player Charging the Battery 18 Selecting the Display Language 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Transferring Music Selecting the Way to Transfer Music......22 Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player...
... Screens Parts and Controls 5 Switching the output between the headphones and built-in speakers........7 Turning the Player On and Off 8 About the Home Menu 9 How to Use the Home Menu 12 How to Use the Option Menu 15 About the Software 17 Bundled Software 17 Compatible Software 17 Preparing the Player Charging the Battery 18 Selecting the Display Language 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Transferring Music Selecting the Way to Transfer Music......22 Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player...
Operating Guide
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... of the screen [Brightness 89 Setting the current time [Set Date-Time].........90 Setting the date format [Date Display Format 91 Setting the time format [Time Display Format 91 Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings 92 Formatting memory [Format 92 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 93 Useful Facts About Battery Life 94 What are Format and Bit Rate 95 What is audio format 95 What is video format 96 What is photo format 96 Storing Data 97 Upgrading the Player's Firmware..........98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 99 Messages...
... of the screen [Brightness 89 Setting the current time [Set Date-Time].........90 Setting the date format [Date Display Format 91 Setting the time format [Time Display Format 91 Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings 92 Formatting memory [Format 92 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 93 Useful Facts About Battery Life 94 What are Format and Bit Rate 95 What is audio format 95 What is video format 96 What is photo format 96 Storing Data 97 Upgrading the Player's Firmware..........98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 99 Messages...
Operating Guide
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...). [Photos] View photos transferred to the player ( p. 58). [Music] [Videos] [Settings] Listen to songs transferred to FM radio broadcasting, and also record the currently received FM radio program ( p. 66). [Voice Recording] Record voice using [Voice Recording] function, and FM radio programs recorded on the item list of each menu, see p. 10. Watch videos transferred to all the songs stored on the player in the playlists ( p. 40). [Now Playing] Display the playback or display screen of the [Home] menu. Continued Set up the player and...
...). [Photos] View photos transferred to the player ( p. 58). [Music] [Videos] [Settings] Listen to songs transferred to FM radio broadcasting, and also record the currently received FM radio program ( p. 66). [Voice Recording] Record voice using [Voice Recording] function, and FM radio programs recorded on the item list of each menu, see p. 10. Watch videos transferred to all the songs stored on the player in the playlists ( p. 40). [Now Playing] Display the playback or display screen of the [Home] menu. Continued Set up the player and...
Operating Guide
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... Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All 41 [FM Radio 66 [Voice Recording 77 [Photos 58 [Music] [All Songs 39 [Album 39 [Artist 39 [Genre 39 [Release Year 39 [Folder 39 [Voice Recording 39, 79 [FM Recording 39, 72 [Videos 50 [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode 46 [Equalizer 47 [Clear Stereo 48 [Dynamic Normalizer]......... 49 [Built-in SP Optimizer]........ 49 [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings 54 [Video Orientation 57 [Display 56 [Photo Settings] [Photo Orientation 63 [Display 64 [Slide Show Repeat...
... Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All 41 [FM Radio 66 [Voice Recording 77 [Photos 58 [Music] [All Songs 39 [Album 39 [Artist 39 [Genre 39 [Release Year 39 [Folder 39 [Voice Recording 39, 79 [FM Recording 39, 72 [Videos 50 [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode 46 [Equalizer 47 [Clear Stereo 48 [Dynamic Normalizer]......... 49 [Built-in SP Optimizer]........ 49 [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings 54 [Video Orientation 57 [Display 56 [Photo Settings] [Photo Orientation 63 [Display 64 [Slide Show Repeat...
Operating Guide
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... audio data from a computer to the player. Compatible Software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can use Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop data to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Content Transfer. To convert files, download the MP3 Conversion Tool from the Windows Media Player download site, you can solve this problem, allowing you retransfer them using Windows Media Player...
... audio data from a computer to the player. Compatible Software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can use Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop data to Windows Media Player 11. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Content Transfer. To convert files, download the MP3 Conversion Tool from the Windows Media Player download site, you can solve this problem, allowing you retransfer them using Windows Media Player...
Operating Guide
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.... [Shuffle All] BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index From the [Home] menu, select [Shuffle All]. All songs are not shuffled even if [Shuffle All] is retained. [Shuffle All] play mode differs between songs and recorded voice files. Recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs are shuffled. Table of a song by selecting it from the [Music], etc. Changing the play mode. Even if you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]( p. 46). Then the music playback screen appears and playback...
.... [Shuffle All] BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index From the [Home] menu, select [Shuffle All]. All songs are not shuffled even if [Shuffle All] is retained. [Shuffle All] play mode differs between songs and recorded voice files. Recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs are shuffled. Table of a song by selecting it from the [Music], etc. Changing the play mode. Even if you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]( p. 46). Then the music playback screen appears and playback...
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... set cover art using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. File name Displaying the cover art screen [Cover Art] From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Select [Cover Art]. For details on the cover art file format. Table of the software. Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back a variable bit rate song, "VBR" is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of Home Contents Menu...
... set cover art using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. File name Displaying the cover art screen [Cover Art] From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Select [Cover Art]. For details on the cover art file format. Table of the software. Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back a variable bit rate song, "VBR" is displayed, you can move songs to the Help or maker of Home Contents Menu...
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...] menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode] desired play mode type. The current song or the song selected from the [Home] menu, then select [Music Settings]. Note The player plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]. Recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs are not shuffled or repeated. Type/icon [Normal]/ No icon [Repeat]/ [Shuffle]/ [Shuffle&Repeat]/ [Repeat 1 Song...
...] menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode] desired play mode type. The current song or the song selected from the [Home] menu, then select [Music Settings]. Note The player plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]. Recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs are not shuffled or repeated. Type/icon [Normal]/ No icon [Repeat]/ [Shuffle]/ [Shuffle&Repeat]/ [Repeat 1 Song...
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...items [Create New Folder] [Play Recorded Data] [Bit Rate Settings] [Go to the song playback screen] Description/reference page Adds a new folder to use the option menu, see p. 15. Displays the folder list screen of the [FM] folder of the [Record] folder ( p. 72). Presets the currently tuned-in broadcast station ( p. 69). Displays the folder list screen of the [FM] folder of the [Record] folder ( p. 72). Displays the music playback screen of recorded FM radio programs. For details on the screen from the folder/file list of recorded FM radio programs...
...items [Create New Folder] [Play Recorded Data] [Bit Rate Settings] [Go to the song playback screen] Description/reference page Adds a new folder to use the option menu, see p. 15. Displays the folder list screen of the [FM] folder of the [Record] folder ( p. 72). Presets the currently tuned-in broadcast station ( p. 69). Displays the folder list screen of the [FM] folder of the [Record] folder ( p. 72). Displays the music playback screen of recorded FM radio programs. For details on the screen from the folder/file list of recorded FM radio programs...
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... a recorded FM radio program, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( p. 45). Displays detailed information of the sound output from the built-in SP Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( p. 46). Option items appearing on the music playback screen of the currently playing content. Displays a cover art...
... a recorded FM radio program, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( p. 45). Displays detailed information of the sound output from the built-in SP Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( p. 46). Option items appearing on the music playback screen of the currently playing content. Displays a cover art...
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... Recording screen Option items [Create New Folder] [Play Recorded Data] [Bit Rate Settings] [Go to the song playback screen] Description/reference page Adds a new folder to the song playback screen] Displays the playback or displays screen of the currently playing content. Displays the music playback screen of a recorded voice file, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( p. 45). Option items appearing on the folder/file list screen of recorded voice files Option items Description/reference page [Now Playing] [Go to Recording Screen] [Go to FM Radio screen...
... Recording screen Option items [Create New Folder] [Play Recorded Data] [Bit Rate Settings] [Go to the song playback screen] Description/reference page Adds a new folder to the song playback screen] Displays the playback or displays screen of the currently playing content. Displays the music playback screen of a recorded voice file, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( p. 45). Option items appearing on the folder/file list screen of recorded voice files Option items Description/reference page [Now Playing] [Go to Recording Screen] [Go to FM Radio screen...
Operating Guide
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...-in flash memory of the player. Note This function is only available in the pause mode. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset all Settings] [Yes]. [Restored factory settings.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Note If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory) will be deleted. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted...
...-in flash memory of the player. Note This function is only available in the pause mode. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset all Settings] [Yes]. [Restored factory settings.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Note If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory) will be deleted. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted...
Operating Guide
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... then start the update program. Follow the on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites ( p. 121). Download the update program to your computer from the [Home] menu ( p. 87). Firmware update is complete. Hint Version information for the player's firmware can update the player's firmware. Installing the latest player's firmware allows you to add new features to update the player's firmware. For details on -screen instructions...
... then start the update program. Follow the on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites ( p. 121). Download the update program to your computer from the [Home] menu ( p. 87). Firmware update is complete. Hint Version information for the player's firmware can update the player's firmware. Installing the latest player's firmware allows you to add new features to update the player's firmware. For details on -screen instructions...
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... "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 125). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( p. 125). Photos may not be displayed. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( p. 92). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection...
... "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 125). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( p. 125). Photos may not be displayed. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( p. 92). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection...
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... player connected to it. Reset the player by connecting the player to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art may not be played are not displayed. Songs of the player. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of a file format supported by the player. Transfer again using Windows Media Player...
... player connected to it. Reset the player by connecting the player to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art may not be played are not displayed. Songs of the player. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of a file format supported by the player. Transfer again using Windows Media Player...
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... not recognize the player in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on the settings of recording or record pause. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] may...
... not recognize the player in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on the settings of recording or record pause. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] may...
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...] list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to the player exceeds 27,000, playlists exceeding this number cannot be played on your computer to retry updating the firmware. [LOW BATTERY. Continued Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player...
...] list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to the player exceeds 27,000, playlists exceeding this number cannot be played on your computer to retry updating the firmware. [LOW BATTERY. Continued Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player...
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... 46 Playback screen 37, 51 [Playlists 9, 40 [Play Mode 46 [Pop 47 Power 5, 8, 18, 94, 105 R Radio 66 Recharge 18 Recording FM Radio 70 Voice 77 [Release Year 40 Remaining battery 11 [Repeat 46 [Repeat 1 Song 46 [Reset all Settings 92 RESET button 6 Reset the player 99 S [Scan Sensitivity 76 [Screensaver 89 Search for songs 39 [Set Date-Time 21, 90 [Settings 9 Common 87 FM Radio 76 Music 46 Photo 63 Recording 83 Video 54 [Shuffle 46 [Shuffle&Repeat 46 [Shuffle All 9, 41 Shuffle play...
... 46 Playback screen 37, 51 [Playlists 9, 40 [Play Mode 46 [Pop 47 Power 5, 8, 18, 94, 105 R Radio 66 Recharge 18 Recording FM Radio 70 Voice 77 [Release Year 40 Remaining battery 11 [Repeat 46 [Repeat 1 Song 46 [Reset all Settings 92 RESET button 6 Reset the player 99 S [Scan Sensitivity 76 [Screensaver 89 Search for songs 39 [Set Date-Time 21, 90 [Settings 9 Common 87 FM Radio 76 Music 46 Photo 63 Recording 83 Video 54 [Shuffle 46 [Shuffle&Repeat 46 [Shuffle All 9, 41 Shuffle play...
Quick Start Guide
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...] [WALKMAN] - [Storage Media]. 3 Double-click [Setup.exe]. C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-S540\Backup What can select the desired item on the screen by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player. The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Operation Guide The following contents can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu (displayed by clicking [start]). If you delete the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder in the player by using the 5-way button. Select [start the WALKMAN Guide. Then connecting the player...
...] [WALKMAN] - [Storage Media]. 3 Double-click [Setup.exe]. C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-S540\Backup What can select the desired item on the screen by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player. The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Operation Guide The following contents can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu (displayed by clicking [start]). If you delete the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder in the player by using the 5-way button. Select [start the WALKMAN Guide. Then connecting the player...
Quick Start Guide
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... for EMC and product safety is being used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work . Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Windows Media Player 11, refer to the addresses given in flash memory using the supplied USB cable. Refer to these numbers in flash memory of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in the Operation Guide (PDF file), and try any service or guarantee matters please refer to the...
... for EMC and product safety is being used . Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work . Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Windows Media Player 11, refer to the addresses given in flash memory using the supplied USB cable. Refer to these numbers in flash memory of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in the Operation Guide (PDF file), and try any service or guarantee matters please refer to the...