Operation Guide
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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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... automatically. button Adjusts the volume. OPTION/PWR OFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 18). Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is used to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released. Display The display may not sound... until it . If you press any button when the player is ready for about a day, the player turns completely off in a short time, depending on the player are activated if you press any button while the player is in the battery. *1 Functions of marked with button operations. If you...
... automatically. button Adjusts the volume. OPTION/PWR OFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 18). Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is used to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released. Display The display may not sound... until it . If you press any button when the player is ready for about a day, the player turns completely off in a short time, depending on the player are activated if you press any button while the player is in the battery. *1 Functions of marked with button operations. If you...
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...Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is played back. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "On-Hold Display," and then press the ...then press the button to confirm. Yes: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off the screen and listening only to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to the sound of the current ...
...Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is played back. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "On-Hold Display," and then press the ...then press the button to confirm. Yes: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and the screen turns off the screen and listening only to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to the sound of the current ...
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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/HOME button. For details, ...
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/HOME button. For details, ...
Operation Guide
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... of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to your computer, use the player. For example, one -fourth of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." appears in the remaining battery indication of the display). appears or the data being transferred may be recharged before... use the supplied USB cable. If "LOW BATTERY. Notes Charge the battery in the battery icon. Table of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). The battery power gets low as shown below. This number...
... of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to your computer, use the player. For example, one -fourth of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." appears in the remaining battery indication of the display). appears or the data being transferred may be recharged before... use the supplied USB cable. If "LOW BATTERY. Notes Charge the battery in the battery icon. Table of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). The battery power gets low as shown below. This number...
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...computer enters a power saving mode, such as follows. 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. 93 Useful Facts Table of "Screensaver.... Continued Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. "Blank" "1" Deactivate. Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as the sleep or...
...computer enters a power saving mode, such as follows. 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. 93 Useful Facts Table of "Screensaver.... Continued Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. "Blank" "1" Deactivate. Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as the sleep or...
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Index 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. 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.
Index 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. 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.
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...displayed, depending on the player. Follow the instructions 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 stored...
...displayed, depending on the player. Follow the instructions 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 stored...
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...; 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 not effective. This is designed for compatible headphones only. the "Clear Stereo" ...function may not be effective because the player is not a malfunction. When you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to external audio speakers using or "Clear Stereo" function the optional...
...; 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 not effective. This is designed for compatible headphones only. the "Clear Stereo" ...function may not be effective because the player is not a malfunction. When you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to external audio speakers using or "Clear Stereo" function the optional...
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... Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 88). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from The headphone jack is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on... the player ( page 88). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do...
... Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 88). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from The headphone jack is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on... the player ( page 88). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do...
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...displayed only when songs have cover art information. The screen darkens while There was If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and inadvertently turned off, then on again automatically. Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art...or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is included. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on the computer. The player's power was no data information,...
...displayed only when songs have cover art information. The screen darkens while There was If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and inadvertently turned off, then on again automatically. Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art...or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is included. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on the computer. The player's power was no data information,...
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...Screensaver" is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to other than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. Set "Screensaver" to the battery characteristics. Cause/Remedy There was no operation attempted for... Charge the battery until appears. By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, 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 dealer. ...
...Screensaver" is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to other than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. Set "Screensaver" to the battery characteristics. Cause/Remedy There was no operation attempted for... Charge the battery until appears. By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, 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 dealer. ...
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...; To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to turn the player on your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is not connected to a USB port on the battery. Charging completes very If the battery is needed to reach...hub may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is not on. Turn on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. The battery is charged in an ambient ...
...; To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to turn the player on your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is not connected to a USB port on the battery. Charging completes very If the battery is needed to reach...hub may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is not on. Turn on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. The battery is charged in an ambient ...
Operation Guide
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... turns on the screen and set the date and time again ( page 81). The date and time have been reset. The player also may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. This is set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). ... up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Index 113 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set to "...
... turns on the screen and set the date and time again ( page 81). The date and time have been reset. The player also may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. This is set to "Off." Set "Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). ... up, the date and time may get warm when a large amount of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Index 113 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set to "...
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... Updating the firmware failed to retry updating the firmware. Charge the battery ( page 92). No playable songs are available for You are stations. Do not external devices to the player. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to complete...115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. Do not disconnect. LOW BATTERY. information about data transferred to disconnect the USB cable transfer data. player. player. menu, but there are no player. S616F/S618F only) or photos is no songs in the selected folder. No...
... Updating the firmware failed to retry updating the firmware. Charge the battery ( page 92). No playable songs are available for You are stations. Do not external devices to the player. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to complete...115 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. Do not disconnect. LOW BATTERY. information about data transferred to disconnect the USB cable transfer data. player. player. menu, but there are no player. S616F/S618F only) or photos is no songs in the selected folder. No...
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..., do not, it may lead 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. Continued Since battery liquid may cause fire or electric shock. Table of...safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. If you get 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 electric shock...
..., do not, it may lead 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. Continued Since battery liquid may cause fire or electric shock. Table of...safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. If you get 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 electric shock...
Operation Guide
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...player may vary. 129 Additional Information Capacity (User 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... 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), ...
...player may vary. 129 Additional Information Capacity (User 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... 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), ...
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.... 1.8 oz) Continued Furthermore, for videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), the time approximated when the brightness of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps...
.... 1.8 oz) Continued Furthermore, for videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), the time approximated when the brightness of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps...
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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