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... to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 Selecting the Display Language........... 90 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 92 Maximizing Battery Life 93 About Data Transferring 95 What are Format and Bit Rate 98 What is audio format 98 What is video format... 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information ...
... to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 Selecting the Display Language........... 90 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 92 Maximizing Battery Life 93 About Data Transferring 95 What are Format and Bit Rate 98 What is audio format 98 What is video format... 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information ...
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...the arrow, all operation buttons are tactile dots. Furthermore, if you press any button while the player is ready for about a day, the player turns completely off in the battery. *1 Functions of Contents Menu Index Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. 10 Table ...them to attach a strap (sold separately). HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it clicks into place. button Adjusts the volume. ...
...the arrow, all operation buttons are tactile dots. Furthermore, if you press any button while the player is ready for about a day, the player turns completely off in the battery. *1 Functions of Contents Menu Index Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. 10 Table ...them to attach a strap (sold separately). HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it clicks into place. button Adjusts the volume. ...
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...Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to confirm. Yes: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated, but videos can choose options while the... player is played back. Table of Contents Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ...
...Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to confirm. Yes: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated, but videos can choose options while the... player is played back. Table of Contents Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ...
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... can select the date format from among "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/DD/YYYY," and "DD/MM/YYYY." Note 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 need to the previous menu Press the BACK...
... can select the date format from among "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/DD/YYYY," and "DD/MM/YYYY." Note 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 need to the previous menu Press the BACK...
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... section of black in the display changes as shown in the display while the player accesses the computer. appears, you cannot use the player. The battery indicator on battery duration. For example, one -fourth of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." See page 130 on the... vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. Table of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to your computer, use the player for the first time, or if you have not used ...
... section of black in the display changes as shown in the display while the player accesses the computer. appears, you cannot use the player. The battery indicator on battery duration. For example, one -fourth of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." See page 130 on the... vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. Table of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to your computer, use the player for the first time, or if you have not used ...
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...only "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is possible to save battery power. Screen setting "Screensaver Timing" ( page 79) "New ...settings or managing the power supply properly, it . Instead, the player continues to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to draw power from the battery, discharging it is not charged. Furthermore, if the standby mode ...
...only "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is possible to save battery power. Screen setting "Screensaver Timing" ( page 79) "New ...settings or managing the power supply properly, it . Instead, the player continues to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to draw power from the battery, discharging it is not charged. Furthermore, if the standby mode ...
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Table of Contents Menu 94 Useful Facts Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos that is not connected to a laptop computer that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130. Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Index
Table of Contents Menu 94 Useful Facts Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos that is not connected to a laptop computer that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130. Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Index
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... in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 92). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). No data is dirty. Clean the headphone...
... in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 92). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). No data is dirty. Clean the headphone...
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... the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 92). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). The player does not work . The HOLD switch is set.... Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 10). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is being displayed, you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops...
... the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 92). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). The player does not work . The HOLD switch is set.... Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 10). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is being displayed, you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops...
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...from The headphone jack is no sound from both sides of the headphones. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is enabled. Table of Contents Menu Index 106 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. ...that cannot be played are played. Play back the other song or video files (NWZS615F/S616F/S618F only). Continued sound will not be displayed, depending on the player ( page 88). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels...
...from The headphone jack is no sound from both sides of the headphones. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is enabled. Table of Contents Menu Index 106 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. ...that cannot be played are played. Play back the other song or video files (NWZS615F/S616F/S618F only). Continued sound will not be displayed, depending on the player ( page 88). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels...
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... Press any button. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. selected in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...only when songs have cover art information. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not included with appropriate characters on the thumbnail file format or the cover art's file format. You...
... Press any button. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. selected in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy ...only when songs have cover art information. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not included with appropriate characters on the thumbnail file format or the cover art's file format. You...
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...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. A massage appears. Cause/Remedy There was no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds while the player... be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 93). You have not used the player for the period you set in the pause mode. Press any button...
...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. A massage appears. Cause/Remedy There was no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds while the player... be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 93). You have not used the player for the period you set in the pause mode. Press any button...
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... already almost fully charged when quickly. Continued your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to 35 °C (95 °F). The computer is being used for transferring...
... already almost fully charged when quickly. Continued your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it . The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to 35 °C (95 °F). The computer is being used for transferring...
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... being charged and just after charging. This behavior is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is set the date and time again (... Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be warm when the battery is operated. This is transferred. Index The date and time have been reset. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The screen turns on the screen and set to...
... being charged and just after charging. This behavior is normal and not cause for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is set the date and time again (... Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be warm when the battery is operated. This is transferred. Index The date and time have been reset. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The screen turns on the screen and set to...
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... the data again. Continued 115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. The player is not an error a computer or other initial letters. LOW BATTERY. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. player. You are trying to display a Transfer photos to complete. until transferring completes. Library error encountered...
... the data again. Continued 115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. The player is not an error a computer or other initial letters. LOW BATTERY. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. player. You are trying to display a Transfer photos to complete. until transferring completes. Library error encountered...
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...electric shock. Continued Also, if the liquid gets on to 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. Doing so may cause burns or injury....burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign object in the player, consult your eyes as it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do ...
...electric shock. Continued Also, if the liquid gets on to 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. Doing so may cause burns or injury....burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign object in the player, consult your eyes as it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do ...
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...available capacity)*1 NWZ-S515: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,840,704 bytes) NWZ-S516: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,704,512 bytes) NWZ-S615F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-S616F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-S618F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes...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 (...
...available capacity)*1 NWZ-S515: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,840,704 bytes) NWZ-S516: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,704,512 bytes) NWZ-S615F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-S616F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-S618F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes...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 (...
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... depending on ambient temperature or the status of the screen ( page 80) is set to "Blank." 130 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
... depending on ambient temperature or the status of the screen ( page 80) is set to "Blank." 130 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
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... 36 All Range 34, 35 Arena 42 Attachment 8 Audio format 98 Auto Preset 69 AVC 99, 127 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 B BACK/HOME button 9, 11 Battery 92, 93, 130 Beep Settings 77 Bit rate 98, 127 Brightness 80 C Capacity 129 Clear Stereo 43 Club 42 Computer 131 Continuous Playback 54 Cover...
... 36 All Range 34, 35 Arena 42 Attachment 8 Audio format 98 Auto Preset 69 AVC 99, 127 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 B BACK/HOME button 9, 11 Battery 92, 93, 130 Beep Settings 77 Bit rate 98, 127 Brightness 80 C Capacity 129 Clear Stereo 43 Club 42 Computer 131 Continuous Playback 54 Cover...
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... Range 35 Playlists 7, 26 Play Mode 6, 33, 34 Pop 39 Power 10, 93, 108 R Radio 68 Recharging 92 Release Year 23 Remaining battery 92 Repeat 34 RESET (the player 102 Reset all Settings 87 RESET button 9 S Scan Sensitivity 73 Screensaver 78 Search for songs 19 album 20 artist 21 genre 22 initial... Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued
... Range 35 Playlists 7, 26 Play Mode 6, 33, 34 Pop 39 Power 10, 93, 108 R Radio 68 Recharging 92 Release Year 23 Remaining battery 92 Repeat 34 RESET (the player 102 Reset all Settings 87 RESET button 9 S Scan Sensitivity 73 Screensaver 78 Search for songs 19 album 20 artist 21 genre 22 initial... Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued