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... Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto 101 Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu 102 Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only 103 Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode 105 Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode 107 Adjusting the Effect...Selecting the Display Language......... 125 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 127 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 128 What is audio format 128 What is video format 129 What is photo format 129 Storing Data 130 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 132 Messages 146...
... Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto 101 Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu 102 Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only 103 Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode 105 Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode 107 Adjusting the Effect...Selecting the Display Language......... 125 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 127 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 128 What is audio format 128 What is video format 129 What is photo format 129 Storing Data 130 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 132 Messages 146...
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... very slightly even when it . Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 132). *1 Functions marked with button operations.... *3 The shape of the headphone jack hole varies depending on the player are activated if you press...
... very slightly even when it . Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 132). *1 Functions marked with button operations.... *3 The shape of the headphone jack hole varies depending on the player are activated if you press...
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The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title , the photo title, FM radio The icons of the play mode The play mode is set to "Mono" ( page 101) The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 23) Continued Table of , , the ... "Shuffle" ( page 53). The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 75) , "Zoom Settings" is set to "Auto"...
The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title , the photo title, FM radio The icons of the play mode The play mode is set to "Mono" ( page 101) The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 23) Continued Table of , , the ... "Shuffle" ( page 53). The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 75) , "Zoom Settings" is set to "Auto"...
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... in the display changes as shown below. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the USB cable into the player, do so with the mark facing up. If "LOW BATTERY. appears, you cannot use the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to ... charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Recharging the player The battery icon in the remaining battery indication of the display). See page 162 on battery duration. Table of Contents Menu Index 23 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx...
... in the display changes as shown below. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the USB cable into the player, do so with the mark facing up. If "LOW BATTERY. appears, you cannot use the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to ... charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Recharging the player The battery icon in the remaining battery indication of the display). See page 162 on battery duration. Table of Contents Menu Index 23 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx...
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...periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. While the player is connected to a computer, do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified computers. If the computer enters a... power saving mode, such as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the computer may vary, depending on the conditions...
...periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. While the player is connected to a computer, do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified computers. If the computer enters a... power saving mode, such as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the computer may vary, depending on the conditions...
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If you press any button to save battery power. Table of Contents Menu 25 Getting Started Turning the player on and off OPTION/PWR OFF button Index To turn on the player Press any button while in the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for about a day, ...and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to turn the player on. Furthermore, if standby mode is turned off the player If you press any button when the player is retained for operation. To turn off , the start up ...
If you press any button to save battery power. Table of Contents Menu 25 Getting Started Turning the player on and off OPTION/PWR OFF button Index To turn on the player Press any button while in the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for about a day, ...and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to turn the player on. Furthermore, if standby mode is turned off the player If you press any button when the player is retained for operation. To turn off , the start up ...
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..."No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No": When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. The list of "Video Settings" options ... button to confirm. Table of Contents Menu 77 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off , but videos will last longer. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button ...
..."No" saves battery power and battery life will be played back normally. (Default setting) "No": When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. The list of "Video Settings" options ... button to confirm. Table of Contents Menu 77 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off , but videos will last longer. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button ...
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... to select "Common Settings," and then press the button to confirm. After you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will be sure to press the button to one of 5 levels. The brightness adjustment screen appears. Press the button to select a ... the button to confirm. "3" is set the display brightness to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you are playing a video or photo. The list of the screen while you confirm, the setting will last longer ( page 127). Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button,...
... to select "Common Settings," and then press the button to confirm. After you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will be sure to press the button to one of 5 levels. The brightness adjustment screen appears. Press the button to select a ... the button to confirm. "3" is set the display brightness to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you are playing a video or photo. The list of the screen while you confirm, the setting will last longer ( page 127). Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button,...
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In this case, set . 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 Contents Menu To display ...
In this case, set . 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 Contents Menu To display ...
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...57674; page 67) Noise Canceling function (S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can save battery power by the format and bit rate of ... By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 77) "1" "Blank" "After 15 sec" Deactivate Deactivate Turned off ...
...57674; page 67) Noise Canceling function (S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can save battery power by the format and bit rate of ... By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 77) "1" "Blank" "After 15 sec" Deactivate Deactivate Turned off ...
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... troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. Continued You may be able to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Table of Contents Menu Index 132 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to...
... troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. Continued You may be able to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. Table of Contents Menu Index 132 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to...
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... with a soft dry cloth. No songs or videos are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 23). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn...
... with a soft dry cloth. No songs or videos are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 23). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn...
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... do not work . The remaining battery power is not in a video folder. Place the video in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. When you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button...
... do not work . The remaining battery power is not in a video folder. Place the video in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. When you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button...
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... memory on the player ( page 123). After dragging and dropping in a playable format. sides of the If the headphones are played. Play back the other song or video files. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is not ...109). Insert the Or the right channel sound is heard from The headphone plug is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to a running...
... memory on the player ( page 123). After dragging and dropping in a playable format. sides of the If the headphones are played. Play back the other song or video files. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is not ...109). Insert the Or the right channel sound is heard from The headphone plug is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to a running...
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...format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the software. Some cover art is supported by the player. You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable ... is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. and then on again automatically. The player does not work The computer is included. For details on its video, or the video is not in the ...
...format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by pressing the RESET button of the software. Some cover art is supported by the player. You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable ... is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. and then on again automatically. The player does not work The computer is included. For details on its video, or the video is not in the ...
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...player on the battery. charging begins, little time is needed to the battery characteristics. your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony..., it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 127). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and...
...player on the battery. charging begins, little time is needed to the battery characteristics. your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony..., it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 127). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and...
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..."Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 110). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may become warm when the battery is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. The... player also may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no ...
..."Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 110). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may become warm when the battery is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. The... player also may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no ...
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Unable to complete. Updating the firmware failed to execute. The player's battery is insufficient. Make sure that the NOISE CANCELING switch is set to This is not an error a computer or other message. page 12)....instructions displayed on your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used . The player's available capacity is running low. transferring completes. Charge the battery ( page 23). 147 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Cannot save more than 30 ...
Unable to complete. Updating the firmware failed to execute. The player's battery is insufficient. Make sure that the NOISE CANCELING switch is set to This is not an error a computer or other message. page 12)....instructions displayed on your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used . The player's available capacity is running low. transferring completes. Charge the battery ( page 23). 147 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Cannot save more than 30 ...
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..., which could otherwise be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. Notice for customers: the following information is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences...
..., which could otherwise be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. Notice for customers: the following information is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences...
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... turn off immediately. Doing so can result in the player, consult your eyes as it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put the player into your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign ...remain in electric shock. If the liquid gets into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. If you do not rub your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Table of Contents Menu Index 151 Additional Information On safety Be sure not to short-...
... turn off immediately. Doing so can result in the player, consult your eyes as it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put the player into your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign ...remain in electric shock. If the liquid gets into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. If you do not rub your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Table of Contents Menu Index 151 Additional Information On safety Be sure not to short-...