Operation Guide
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...import songs, videos and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, ...enabling you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper...
...import songs, videos and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, ...enabling you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper...
Operation Guide
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... 71 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 72 Setting the Date Format 74 Setting the Time Format 75 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 76 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 78 Formatting Memory (Format 79 Selecting the Display Language.............. What is audio format 89 What is video format 90 What is photo format 90 Storing Data 91 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Messages 105 Additional Information Precautions 110 About Copyrights 116 Specifications 118 Index 123 Note Depending on the...
... 71 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 72 Setting the Date Format 74 Setting the Time Format 75 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 76 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 78 Formatting Memory (Format 79 Selecting the Display Language.............. What is audio format 89 What is video format 90 What is photo format 90 Storing Data 91 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Messages 105 Additional Information Precautions 110 About Copyrights 116 Specifications 118 Index 123 Note Depending on the...
Operation Guide
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...press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in the following... issue on the player may be deleted. 3 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. You may be able to charge the power. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try...
...press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in the following... issue on the player may be deleted. 3 Connect the player to your nearest Sony dealer. You may be able to charge the power. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try...
Operation Guide
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... jack properly ( page 9). The headphone plug is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 83). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot... software used for transferring. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 86). For details, see "Supported file format" of 94 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is played.
... jack properly ( page 9). The headphone plug is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 83). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot... software used for transferring. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 86). For details, see "Supported file format" of 94 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is played.
Operation Guide
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... only, such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. Continued 95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...Transferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos...
... only, such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. Continued 95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...Transferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos...
Operation Guide
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...effective. Continued This is designed for compatible headphones only. 96 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to reset the player ( page 93). While "Connecting" is being displayed,... pauses/stops. the "Clear Stereo" function may not be effective because the player is not a malfunction. When you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. Cannot see the video, but The file is a .3gp file...
...effective. Continued This is designed for compatible headphones only. 96 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to reset the player ( page 93). While "Connecting" is being displayed,... pauses/stops. the "Clear Stereo" function may not be effective because the player is not a malfunction. When you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. Cannot see the video, but The file is a .3gp file...
Operation Guide
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... played. Play back the other song or video files. Table of Contents Menu Index 97 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back...
... played. Play back the other song or video files. Table of Contents Menu Index 97 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back...
Operation Guide
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... of "Language Settings" ( page 81), and then transfer data to the player again. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. "Unknown" is included. 98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are included...
... of "Language Settings" ( page 81), and then transfer data to the player again. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. "Unknown" is included. 98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are included...
Operation Guide
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... attempted for more than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen turns off....battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter. Continued ...
... attempted for more than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen turns off....battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter. Continued ...
Operation Guide
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... Your computer enters Sleep or hibernation status. Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation status. 100 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. ... is not connected to 35 °C (95 °F). The computer is already almost fully charged when quickly. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is needed to reach full charge. Cause/Remedy Your computer...
... Your computer enters Sleep or hibernation status. Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation status. 100 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. ... is not connected to 35 °C (95 °F). The computer is already almost fully charged when quickly. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is needed to reach full charge. Cause/Remedy Your computer...
Operation Guide
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...on your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it . A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that do not have a...; The USB port on some computers that can be transferred to the computer. Table of Contents Menu Index 101 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by the computer when it . Data cannot be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install...
...on your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it . A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that do not have a...; The USB port on some computers that can be transferred to the computer. Table of Contents Menu Index 101 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by the computer when it . Data cannot be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install...
Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Connection with a limited playing period or playing count may be damaged. Delete the data that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM. If you transfer data ...applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to...
Table of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Connection with a limited playing period or playing count may be damaged. Delete the data that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM. If you transfer data ...applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to...
Operation Guide
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...PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Connect the player to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. The player becomes unstable while it is connected to your computer to... be transferred to increase the available space. Index Continued the player. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Table of Contents Menu 103 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount...
...PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Connect the player to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. The player becomes unstable while it is connected to your computer to... be transferred to increase the available space. Index Continued the player. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Table of Contents Menu 103 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount...
Operation Guide
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104 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The player also may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is being charged and just after charging. This is set to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or... another device. The player may be warm when the battery is operated. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and time again ( page 83). Index Charge...
104 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The player also may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is being charged and just after charging. This is set to "On." Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or... another device. The player may be warm when the battery is operated. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and time again ( page 83). Index Charge...
Operation Guide
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...beyond the 8th folder level. ( page 86) Move the song(s) beyond this number cannot be an unsupported format played on the player. playback. Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Continued Update the license information of songs using the software... of playlists (delete the playlists) using Windows Explorer. The playback limitation period of the song has expired. 105 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in folders up to the eighth level.
...beyond the 8th folder level. ( page 86) Move the song(s) beyond this number cannot be an unsupported format played on the player. playback. Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Continued Update the license information of songs using the software... of playlists (delete the playlists) using Windows Explorer. The playback limitation period of the song has expired. 105 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in folders up to the eighth level.
Operation Guide
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...Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. file is running low. Please connect to photo when there are trying to display a... devices to the play ; Firmware update failed. Updating the firmware failed to select other message. LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. The player's battery is damaged. Charge the battery ( page 83). No items found starting with the selected initial letter, hence the result...
...Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. file is running low. Please connect to photo when there are trying to display a... devices to the play ; Firmware update failed. Updating the firmware failed to select other message. LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. The player's battery is damaged. Charge the battery ( page 83). No items found starting with the selected initial letter, hence the result...
Operation Guide
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...transfer playlists. Please connect to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the Home player using another software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. No songs available for playback. Not enough free space in selected item. ...set to compliant software or device and transfer songs. videos stored on a computer. On hold... HOLD switch is insufficient. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy No playlists available. Please connect to the opposite position ( HOLD position. No...
...transfer playlists. Please connect to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the Home player using another software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. No songs available for playback. Not enough free space in selected item. ...set to compliant software or device and transfer songs. videos stored on a computer. On hold... HOLD switch is insufficient. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy No playlists available. Please connect to the opposite position ( HOLD position. No...
Operation Guide
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... 34 Playlists 7, 25 Play Mode 32, 33 Pop 38 Power 10, 84, 99 R Recharging 83 Release Year 22 Remaining battery 83 Repeat 33 RESET (the player 93 Reset all Settings 78 RESET button 10 S Screensaver 69, 70 Search for songs 18 album 19 artist 20 genre 21 initial letter 24 playlists... T Thumbnail 13, 54, 65, 98 Time Display Format 75 Time Machine Shuffle 27 Time setting 72 Total photos 77 Total songs 77 Total videos 77 Troubleshooting 93 Turning off the player manually.... 84 U Unique 38 Upgrading 92 USB cable 8 Continued
... 34 Playlists 7, 25 Play Mode 32, 33 Pop 38 Power 10, 84, 99 R Recharging 83 Release Year 22 Remaining battery 83 Repeat 33 RESET (the player 93 Reset all Settings 78 RESET button 10 S Screensaver 69, 70 Search for songs 18 album 19 artist 20 genre 21 initial letter 24 playlists... T Thumbnail 13, 54, 65, 98 Time Display Format 75 Time Machine Shuffle 27 Time setting 72 Total photos 77 Total songs 77 Total videos 77 Troubleshooting 93 Turning off the player manually.... 84 U Unique 38 Upgrading 92 USB cable 8 Continued
Quick Start Guide
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...: Explains advanced features of the player is described in this product. Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains... important notes to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick...
...: Explains advanced features of the player is described in this product. Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains... important notes to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick...
Quick Start Guide
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... to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 22). To return to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to confirm. For example..., when you want to play audio, search for songs, change settings, etc. Plays back songs on the player ( page 22). The...
... to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 22). To return to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to confirm. For example..., when you want to play audio, search for songs, change settings, etc. Plays back songs on the player ( page 22). The...