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.... • ™ and ® marks are referred to as Windows Me. • In this document. and Canada. 2 Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries...
.... • ™ and ® marks are referred to as Windows Me. • In this document. and Canada. 2 Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries...
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...songs from a playlist 21 Viewing still images 21 Transferring still images from a digital camera 21 Viewing the transferred still images 23 Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive 24 Deleting music files 24 Other Information Setup items and settings 25 About the internal battery 27...29 Maintenance 30 Cleaning the cabinet 30 Disc cleaning 30 Getting help 30 Sony support options 30 Specifications 31 Troubleshooting 32 Power 32 Operation 32 G-sense pad 34 "SonicStage" software 34 "VAIO music transfer" software 35 Other problems 36 Before using this manual, read ...
...songs from a playlist 21 Viewing still images 21 Transferring still images from a digital camera 21 Viewing the transferred still images 23 Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive 24 Deleting music files 24 Other Information Setup items and settings 25 About the internal battery 27...29 Maintenance 30 Cleaning the cabinet 30 Disc cleaning 30 Getting help 30 Sony support options 30 Specifications 31 Troubleshooting 32 Power 32 Operation 32 G-sense pad 34 "SonicStage" software 34 "VAIO music transfer" software 35 Other problems 36 Before using this manual, read ...
Operating Instructions
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... them to the player. The player also serves as a storage device for application / data management function. Introduction What you can do with built-in use recharges the battery. • By connecting the player to a digital still camera (subsequently...music player • Easy-to-carry player with the portable music player The Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 / AP1L incorporates a 20 GB* or 40 GB* hard disk, and allows you to carry an entire music library wherever you go. * Some portion of pictures while listening to music. Supplied software for use on your player. • "VAIO music...
... them to the player. The player also serves as a storage device for application / data management function. Introduction What you can do with built-in use recharges the battery. • By connecting the player to a digital still camera (subsequently...music player • Easy-to-carry player with the portable music player The Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 / AP1L incorporates a 20 GB* or 40 GB* hard disk, and allows you to carry an entire music library wherever you go. * Some portion of pictures while listening to music. Supplied software for use on your player. • "VAIO music...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Do not connect any other kind of device except a supported digital camera to the player. 6 Select "Copy", and then press the button. Notes • When you select "Photo Storage" from the main menu, music playback stops and the remote control is disabled. • Do not disconnect the USB...plug (Mini-B) plugs into digital camera Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera starts. 1 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle. 2 Connect the cable removed in the folder "VAIO Photo" on the hard disk of the player. 22 Move the sliding...
.... • Do not connect any other kind of device except a supported digital camera to the player. 6 Select "Copy", and then press the button. Notes • When you select "Photo Storage" from the main menu, music playback stops and the remote control is disabled. • Do not disconnect the USB...plug (Mini-B) plugs into digital camera Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera starts. 1 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle. 2 Connect the cable removed in the folder "VAIO Photo" on the hard disk of the player. 22 Move the sliding...
Operating Instructions
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... transferred from the computer's hard disk drive to the player. For details, see "Using the portable music player as an external hard drive, create a "USER_xxx" folder in the "VAIO Photo" folder on the entire screen. By touching the second row of G-sense pad buttons from a digital camera. Operation Viewing the transferred still images This function...
... transferred from the computer's hard disk drive to the player. For details, see "Using the portable music player as an external hard drive, create a "USER_xxx" folder in the "VAIO Photo" folder on the entire screen. By touching the second row of G-sense pad buttons from a digital camera. Operation Viewing the transferred still images This function...
Operating Instructions
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... the "Safely Remove Hardware" (or "Remove") icon in the right side of computer data transferred to the player using the "SonicStage" software. Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive The player can be deleted using the VAIO music transfer software. 1 Connect the player to the computer. Click the "Transfer" tab to display the screen for...
... the "Safely Remove Hardware" (or "Remove") icon in the right side of computer data transferred to the player using the "SonicStage" software. Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive The player can be deleted using the VAIO music transfer software. 1 Connect the player to the computer. Click the "Transfer" tab to display the screen for...
Operating Instructions
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...afterwards. • Do not use your portable music player. When you have questions about your unit. For addresses and numbers, refer to http://www.vaio-link.com/ For customers in the United States and Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to read errors....Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your portable music player and other contamination on how to get help This section provides information on the disc surface...
...afterwards. • Do not use your portable music player. When you have questions about your unit. For addresses and numbers, refer to http://www.vaio-link.com/ For customers in the United States and Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to read errors....Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your portable music player and other contamination on how to get help This section provides information on the disc surface...
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... Approx. 7.4 oz. (210 g) 20GB model: Approx. 6.9 oz. (195 g) Cradle External connectivity PC interface: USB 2.0 2) (High-speed/Full-speed) Digital camera interface: USB DC IN LINE OUT connector: stereo mini phone jack Dimensions 40GB model: Folded: Approx. 4.8 × 3.0 × 1.7 inches (120 ... Hz Output voltage and current 5.2 V, max. 2.9 A Software SonicStage ver. 2.1 Supported file formats 3) ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, WAV VAIO music transfer Supported file formats 4) MP3, WMA, WAV Supplied accessories Cradle, USB cable, remote control, headphones, AC adapter, power cord, software CD-ROM...
... Approx. 7.4 oz. (210 g) 20GB model: Approx. 6.9 oz. (195 g) Cradle External connectivity PC interface: USB 2.0 2) (High-speed/Full-speed) Digital camera interface: USB DC IN LINE OUT connector: stereo mini phone jack Dimensions 40GB model: Folded: Approx. 4.8 × 3.0 × 1.7 inches (120 ... Hz Output voltage and current 5.2 V, max. 2.9 A Software SonicStage ver. 2.1 Supported file formats 3) ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, WAV VAIO music transfer Supported file formats 4) MP3, WMA, WAV Supplied accessories Cradle, USB cable, remote control, headphones, AC adapter, power cord, software CD-ROM...
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... for a set time period. Charge the battery before using the player. c Over time, the operating time offered by the time you directly copy music files to use the "SonicStage" or "VAIO music transfer" software (page 4). 32 For contact information, see "Getting Help" on . c The player is shipped from the factory with a partial battery charge that...
... for a set time period. Charge the battery before using the player. c Over time, the operating time offered by the time you directly copy music files to use the "SonicStage" or "VAIO music transfer" software (page 4). 32 For contact information, see "Getting Help" on . c The player is shipped from the factory with a partial battery charge that...
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...unneeded files. Because files cannot be deleted with the "VAIO music transfer" software. Otherwise an error message will appear. Cause/remedy c Check whether the player is not possible. c If there is not recognized by music move, an error message will be shown and transfer... the computer. c Wait a while, and then perform the disconnection procedure again. Symptom The player is not enough free space on the Windows "Device Manager" screen. "VAIO music transfer" software Symptom Cannot transfer music. c ATRAC format files (extension "oma" or "omg") cannot be carried out. c ...
...unneeded files. Because files cannot be deleted with the "VAIO music transfer" software. Otherwise an error message will appear. Cause/remedy c Check whether the player is not possible. c If there is not recognized by music move, an error message will be shown and transfer... the computer. c Wait a while, and then perform the disconnection procedure again. Symptom The player is not enough free space on the Windows "Device Manager" screen. "VAIO music transfer" software Symptom Cannot transfer music. c ATRAC format files (extension "oma" or "omg") cannot be carried out. c ...
Quick Start Guide
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...8226; ™ and ® marks are referred to personal use . Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States... Edition is provided only in colors or brightness, depending on the hard disk of third parties. You may cause damage. Sony Corporation is not responsible for LCDs and does not indicate a malfunction. Copyright Recordings you obtain permission from copyright holders wherever...
...8226; ™ and ® marks are referred to personal use . Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States... Edition is provided only in colors or brightness, depending on the hard disk of third parties. You may cause damage. Sony Corporation is not responsible for LCDs and does not indicate a malfunction. Copyright Recordings you obtain permission from copyright holders wherever...
Quick Start Guide
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...on the menu. 9 The installation program starts up automatically. Make sure that "SonicStage" appears on the menu in the "SonicStage" folder and that "VAIO music transfer" appears on the menu in which the supplied CD-ROM is inserted, and select "Open" from the menu that appears. 3) Click (or... that are running on the computer. • If your computer to the player, install the "SonicStage" software and the "VAIO music transfer" software from the supplied CD-ROM. 4 Install the Software In order to transfer music from a music CD or your computer does not have a built-in CD-ROM drive, ...
...on the menu. 9 The installation program starts up automatically. Make sure that "SonicStage" appears on the menu in the "SonicStage" folder and that "VAIO music transfer" appears on the menu in which the supplied CD-ROM is inserted, and select "Open" from the menu that appears. 3) Click (or... that are running on the computer. • If your computer to the player, install the "SonicStage" software and the "VAIO music transfer" software from the supplied CD-ROM. 4 Install the Software In order to transfer music from a music CD or your computer does not have a built-in CD-ROM drive, ...
Quick Start Guide
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...If you want to transfer existing music files, such as the transfer destination for music tracks from the "My Library" folder. To transfer existing music files, connect the player to the computer using the cradle, start the "VAIO music transfer" software, and drag the music files you want to transfer ...HDD", and you can select it as MP3 and WMA files, from a computer to the player, use the online help of your computer and transfer music files to the player. For details, use the "VAIO music transfer" software. z Hint For more details, refer to the "SonicStage" online help . ...
...If you want to transfer existing music files, such as the transfer destination for music tracks from the "My Library" folder. To transfer existing music files, connect the player to the computer using the cradle, start the "VAIO music transfer" software, and drag the music files you want to transfer ...HDD", and you can select it as MP3 and WMA files, from a computer to the player, use the online help of your computer and transfer music files to the player. For details, use the "VAIO music transfer" software. z Hint For more details, refer to the "SonicStage" online help . ...
Marketing Specifications
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® VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player • Stores up to 26,000 Songs2 in ATRAC3plus™ Format at 48kbps • 2.2" QVGA+ Color LCD for Displaying Album Jacket, Music Data and Pictures • Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store •...Control with 3-Line Backlit LCD • Intuitive Music Search and Play Lists Creation • USB 2.04 Cradle for Easy PC Connection, High Speed Transfer and Charging • Transfer Pictures Directly from Compatible Digital Cameras via USB Cable5 • Plays Back ...
® VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player • Stores up to 26,000 Songs2 in ATRAC3plus™ Format at 48kbps • 2.2" QVGA+ Color LCD for Displaying Album Jacket, Music Data and Pictures • Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store •...Control with 3-Line Backlit LCD • Intuitive Music Search and Play Lists Creation • USB 2.04 Cradle for Easy PC Connection, High Speed Transfer and Charging • Transfer Pictures Directly from Compatible Digital Cameras via USB Cable5 • Plays Back ...
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... Software Supplied Import, manage and easily transfer your pictures into album arts. • Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store offers one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player features • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player offers plenty of storage for music, pictures and data back-up. • Store up to 26,000 Tracks2...
... Software Supplied Import, manage and easily transfer your pictures into album arts. • Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store offers one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player features • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player offers plenty of storage for music, pictures and data back-up. • Store up to 26,000 Tracks2...
