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Operation Guide
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Browsing the Operation Guide
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide
Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of
Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.”
Jumps to the table of contents
Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.
Jumps to the home menu list
Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu.
Jumps to the index
Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.
Hints
You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in
the Home menu list, or in the index.
Yo
u can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.,
page
4) on each page.
To s
earch for a reference page by keyword, click the “Edit” menu, select the “Search”
feature of the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the
Search text box, and click “Search.”
Once y
ou jump to another page, you can jump to the previous or next page by clicking
the or button located at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen.
Op
eration procedures may differ, depending on your Adobe Reader version.
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To change the page layout
The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how
pages are displayed.
Single Page
Pages are displayed one at a time.
When you scroll, the display changes
to a previous or succeeding page.
Continuous
Pages are displayed as a continuous
roll of pages.
When you scroll, the previous or next
pages scroll up or down continuously.
Continuous - Facing
Two pages are displayed side by side
with each pair part of a continuous
roll of pages. When you scroll, the
previous or next pairs of pages scroll
up or down continuously.
Facing
Two pages are displayed side by side.
When you scroll, the display changes
to previous or succeeding pairs of
pages.
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Table of Contents
Home Menu List .................................... 6
Supplied Accessories ..
........................... 8
About the bundled soware ...........................9
Parts and Controls .............................. 11
Front ................................................................11
Rear ..................................................................13
Player Controls and Screens ............... 14
How to use the 5-way button and screen ....15
Displaying the “Now Playing” screen ..........21
Using the OPTION Button ................. 22
Getting Started
Preparing the Player ........................... 23
Charging the player .......................................23
Turning the player on and o .......................25
Getting Data ........................................ 26
Transferring Data ..
............................. 27
Playing Music
Searching for Songs (Music Library) ....... 30
Searching for songs by song name ...............30
Searching for songs by album .......................31
Searching for songs by artist .........................32
Searching for songs by genre ........................33
Searching for songs by release year .............34
Searching for songs by folder .......................35
Playing a Playlist ................................. 36
Playing All Songs in Random Order
..
........................................................ 37
Deleting Songs from Music Library ..
.. 38
Displaying the Music Option Menu ..
.. 39
Setting the Music
Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 41
Setting the Sound Quality
(Equalizer) ... 43
Changing the sound quality .........................43
Customizing sound quality ...........................45
Playing Videos
Playing a Video ................................... 46
Setting the Video Orientation ..
.......... 48
Setting the Display of the Video Screen
..
........................................................ 50
Setting the Zoom Function ..
............... 51
Deleting Videos from the Video Library
..
........................................................ 53
Displaying the Video Option Menu ..
.. 54
Playing Photos
Displaying a Photo .............................. 55
Setting the Photo Orientation ..
.......... 57
Setting the Display of the Photo Screen
..
........................................................ 59
Playing a Slide Show ..
......................... 60
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode ..
..... 61
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show ..
.. 62
Deleting Photos from Photo Library
..
........................................................ 63
Displaying the Photo Option Menu ..
.. 64
Listening to FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio ........................ 65
1 Switching to the FM radio .........................65
2 Presetting broadcast stations
automatically
(Auto Preset) ............................66
3 Selecting broadcast stations .......................67
Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
.......................................................... 68
Deleting preset broadcast stations ...............69
Setting the Reception (Scan Sensitivity)
.......................................................... 70
Changing to Monaural/Stereo
(Mono/Auto) ......................................... 71
Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu
..
........................................................ 72
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Note
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models
may not be available.
Common Settings
Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))
.......................................................... 73
Turning O the Beep Sound ..
............. 74
Setting a Screensaver Type ..
................ 75
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
(Brightness) .......................................... 76
Setting the Current Time
(Set Date-Time)
.......................................................... 77
Setting the Date Format ..
.................... 79
Setting the Time Format ..
................... 80
Displaying the Player Information
(Unit Information) .................................. 81
Resetting to Factory Settings
(Reset all Settings) .................................. 82
Formatting Memory
(Format) ............... 83
Selecting the Display Language .......... 85
Useful Facts
Maximizing Battery Life ..................... 87
What are Format and Bit Rate? ..
......... 88
What is audio format? ...................................88
What is video format? ...................................89
What is photo format? ...................................89
Storing Data ........................................ 90
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware ..
..... 91
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................. 92
Messages ............................................ 104
Additional Information
Precautions ....................................... 106
License and Trademark Notice ..
....... 115
Specications ..
.................................. 118
Index ................................................. 124
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Home Menu List
You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME
button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function,
such as playing songs, videos and photos, searching for songs, listening to FM
radio, and changing settings.
Shue All ................................ 37
FM Radio ................................. 65
Clock Display*
1
......................... 78
Photo Library ......................... 55
Music Library
All Songs ....................................... 30
Album ........................................... 31
Artist ............................................. 32
Genre ............................................33
Release Year.................................. 34
Folder ............................................ 35
Video Library .......................... 46
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*
1
appears instead of (Clock
Display) if the player accesses certain
online services (available only in the
U.S.A.). To restore
(Clock Display),
format the memory of the player (
page 83).
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Settings
Music Settings
Play Mode ............................... 41
Equalizer .................................. 43
Video Settings
Zoom Settings ......................... 51
Video Orientation .................. 48
Display ..................................... 50
Photo Settings
Photo Orientation .................. 57
Display ..................................... 59
Slide Show Repeat .................. 61
Slide Show Interval ................ 62
FM Radio Settings
Scan Sensitivity ....................... 70
Mono/Auto ............................. 71
Common Settings
Unit Information .................... 81
AVLS (Volume Limit) ............ 73
Beep Settings ........................... 74
Screensaver.............................. 75
Brightness ................................ 76
Set Date-Time ......................... 77
Date Display Format .............. 79
Time Display Format ............. 80
Reset all Settings ..................... 82
Format ..................................... 83
Language Settings ....................... 85
Playlists ................................... 36
Now Playing ........................... 21
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Supplied Accessories
Please check the accessories in the package.
Headphones (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
CD-R
OM*
1
*
2
(1)
Windows Media Player 11
Media Manager for WALKMAN*
3
Content Transfer
Operation Guide (PDF file)
Quick Start Guide (1)
*
1
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
*
2
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player,
the bundled software may be different.
*
3
Media Manager for WALKMAN is not bundled with the packages sold in the
U.S.A. Please download it from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this player is required for customer
registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player.
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About the bundled software
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to
the player. When you use copyright-protected WMA audio files and copyright-
protected WMV video files, use this software.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG)
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following
website.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Hint
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter
file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing
Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software
or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Media Manager for WALKMAN*
1
Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the
computer to the player and import audio data from CDs.
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Audio files (AAC) or
videos can also be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows
Explorer as well as Media Manager for WALKMAN.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC
*2
, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video
(MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV
*2*3
)
*
1
If you purchased the package in the U.S.A, please download Media Manager for
WALKMAN from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite
*
2
DRM files are not compatible.
*
3
Some WMV files cannot be played back after transferred by Media Manager for
WALKMAN. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become
playable.
Note
Copyright-protected video files, such as DVD movies or recorded digital television
programs, are not supported.
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Content Transfer
Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to your
“WALKMAN” by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows
Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. For
details on operation, refer to the Help of the software.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*
1
, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video
(MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*
1
*
2
)
*
1
DRM files are not compatible.
*
2
Some WMV files cannot be played back after transferred by Content
Transfer. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may
become playable.
Hint
ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To
convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website (
page 114).
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Parts and Controls
Front
BACK/HOME button*
1
Press to go up one list screen level, or
to return to the previous menu.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button to display the Home menu
(
page 14).
Headphone jack
For connecting the headphones.
Insert the plug until it clicks into
place. If the headphones are
connected improperly, the sound
from the headphones may not sound
right.
WM‑PORT jack
Use this jack to connect the supplied
USB cable, or optional peripheral
devices, such as supported
acces
s
ories for the WM-PORT.
5‑way button*
2
Starts playback and enables
navigation of the player’s on-screen
menus (
page 15).
Display
The display may vary, depending on
functions (
page 14).
VOL +*
2
/– button
Adjusts the volume.
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HOLD switch
You can protect the player against
accidental operation by using the
HOLD switch when carrying it. By
sliding the HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow , all
operation buttons are disabled. If you
slide the HOLD switch to the
opposite position, the HOLD
function is released.
OPTION/PWR OFF button*
1
Displays the option menu (
page
22, 39, 54, 64, 72).
If you press and hold the OPTION/
PWR O
FF b
utton, the screen turns
off and the player enters standby
mode. If you press any button while
the player is in standby mode, the
“Now Playing” screen, etc., appears
and the player is ready for operation.
Furthermore, if you leave the player
in standby mode for about 4 hours,
the player turns completely off
automatically. If you press any button
when the player is turned off, the
start up screen appears first, then the
“Now Playing” screen appears.
Note
The player consumes battery power
very slightly even when it is in standby
mode. Therefore, the player might
turn completely off in a short time,
depending on the power remaining in
the battery.
*
1
Functions marked with on the
player are activated if you press and hold
the corresponding buttons.
*
2
There are tactile dots. Use them to help
with button operations.
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Player Controls and Screens
Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through
screens, play songs, videos, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the
player’s settings.
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various
operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below
when you select “Music Library”– “Album” from the Home menu.
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Music Library
Album list
Song list
Now Playing screen
Select (Music Library), and press
the button.
Select “Album,” and
press the button.
Select your desired album, and
press the button.
Select your desired song, and
press the button.
Playback begins.
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.
Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.
Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.
Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.
Home menu
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How to use the 5-way button and screen
The 5-way button performs different functions on
the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on
the “Now Playing” screen.
*
1
There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button
operations.
How to use the 5-way button on the list screen
Music
Index
The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear.
List
Information area
The information of the song, icons, etc., appears (
page 20).
Buttons Description
Confirms the item of the list.
/
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/
Changes screens, or, when an index is displayed, moves the cursor
left or right to display a list of items.
Displays the previous or next screen of the list, when the index is
not displayed.
List
Video
Buttons Description
Confirms the item of the list.
/
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
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(play/pause/
conrm) button*
1
/ buttons
/ buttons
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List
Photo
Buttons Description
Confirms the item of the list.
Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected
item.
/
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
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How to use the 5‑way button on the “Now Playing” screen
Music
Song name
Artist name
Album title
Genre
Playing status
Release year
Buttons Description
Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the
display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and
playback pauses.*
1
This pause and resume feature is available only
on the “Now Playing” screen.
/ Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the
displayed items.
/
Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next
song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a
playing song backwards or forwards quickly.
*
1
If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns
off and the player enters standby mode.
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Playing status
Video
When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button
orientation and functions will also be changed.
Buttons Description
Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the
display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and
playback pauses.*
1
You can play and pause videos only from the
“Now Playing” screen of the video.
Press the button to find the beginning of the currently playing
video.
/ Press and hold the / button to scan a playing video backwards
or forwards quickly.
While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward
slightly by pressing the / button.
*
1
If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen
turns off and the player enters standby mode.
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Photo
Playing status
When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button
orientation and functions will also be changed.
Buttons Description
appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the
button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*
1
/
Displays the previous or next photo.
*
1
When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no
operation for more than 30 seconds (
page 75). When the song playback and a slide
show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for more than 3 minutes,
the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.
FM
Buttons Description
Plays or pauses*
1
FM radio. Presets by pressing and holding the
selected frequency.
/
Selects frequencies. Selects the next receivable broadcast station by
pressing and holding.
/
Selects the preset.
*
1
If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while FM is paused, the screen turns off
and the player enters the standby mode.
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About the information area
The icons, shown in the table below, appears in the information area. The icons vary
according to the playback status, settings or the screens.
For details about the icons, see each reference pages.
Icons description
, , , ,
, ,
, , , , etc
The icons of the playback status
Play back, Pause, Fast forward/backward, Move to the beginning of
the next, current or previous song
Go forward /backward slightly or quickly (
page 47)
, , ,
The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo
title
The icon of the FM tuner
, , etc
The icons of the play mode
The play mode is set to “Repeat” or “Shuffle” (
page 42). “Slide
Show Repeat” is set to “On” (
page 61)
, etc
The icons of the sound effect setting (
page 44)
,
The icons of the video setting
“Zoom Settings” is set to “Auto” or “Full” (
p
age 51)
The icon of the remaining of the battery (
page 23)
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Displaying the “Now Playing” screen
You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens.
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Now Playing
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Now Playing), and then
press the
button to conrm.
Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.
Hints
You can display the “Now Playing” screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to
select “Now Playing.”
Wh
en playing videos or photos, you can select “Go to the song playback screen” from
the option menu to display the song playback screen.
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Using the OPTION Button
You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can
display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the
(Settings) menu of the Home menu.
5-way button
OPTION/PWR OFF button
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the
button to conrm.
The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is
performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen
o
n w
hich you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
For details, see the following pages.
“Displaying the Music Option Menu” (
page 39)
“Displaying the Video Option Menu” (
page 54)
“Displaying the Photo Option Menu” (
page 64)
“Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu” (
page 72)
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Getting Started
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Preparing the Player
Charging the player
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running
computer.
When you connect the player to your computer, use
the supplied USB cable. When you insert the
connector of the USB cable into the player, do so with
the
mark facing up.
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:
, charging is
completed (charging time is approx. 4 hours).
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player
for a long time, recharge it fully (to
in the remaining battery indication of
the display).
Recharging the player
The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See
page 122 on
battery duration.
As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the icon decreases. If “LOW
BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case,
charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
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Notes
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF).
The n
umber of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately
500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the
player.
The b
attery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of
black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge.
“D
o not disconnect.” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do
not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears or data being
transferred may be damaged.
The co
ntrol buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
So
me USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation
of the player.
We do n
ot guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers
or modified computers.
If t
he 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 not charged.
Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Do n
ot leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not
connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.
Whi
le the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from
sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the player to
malfunction. Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these
operations.
If you do not intend to use the player for over half a year, charge the battery at least once
per 6 to 12 months for the battery maintenance.
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Turning the player on and o
OPTION/PWR OFF
button
To turn on the player
Press any button to turn the player on.
To turn o the player
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button(
page 12), the player
enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you
press any button while in the standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc.,
appears and the player is ready for operation.
Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for about 4 hours, the player turns off
completely automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off,
the start up screen appears first, then the “Now Playing” screen appears.
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Getting Data
To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data
on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate
software.
For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” (
page
118).
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Transferring Data
You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows
Explorer on your computer.
Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following
instructions.
For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see
page 9.
Hints
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter
file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see “Installing the Operation Guide
and software” of “Quick Start Guide”) from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing
Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software
or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
D
ata hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
So
me WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player
11.
Notes
Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the
player or the data being transferred may be damaged.
While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up
from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause
the player to malfunction. Disconnect the player from the computer before
performing these operations.
You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “VIDEO,”
“PICTURE,” “PICTURES” and “MP_ROOT” folders.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark
facing up.
Select the player on Windows Explorer, and then drag and drop les.
The player appears on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].
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For songs
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders onto the “MUSIC” folder or one of its subfolders.
There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders
beyond the 8th level is not ensured.
(On the player)
Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files
are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or
lower case letters are not distinguished.
For videos
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders onto the “VIDEO” folder or one of its subfolders.
There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders
beyond the 8th level is not ensured.
(On the player)
Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by
dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.)
Hint
You can set JPEG files as a thumbnails of video files, by placing JPEG
files in the corresponding video folders. When you display the video
list, you can see the thumbnails (small pictures to display on the
menu) for the video files on the player.
To display a thumbnail for a video file, create a JPEG file (horizontal 160 × vertical 120
dots, extension: .thm/.jpg) and name it the same as the desired video file, then store it in
the video file folder. If two files have the same name (such as abc.thm and abc.jpg), the
file with the extension .thm is displayed as the thumbnail.
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For photos
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders onto the “PICTURE” folder or one of its
subfolders.
There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders
beyond the 8th level is not ensured.
(On the player)
Only folders containing photos are displayed in alphabetical
order.
Note
All files with the extension .jpg, including thumbnail files of videos,
are recognized as photos. All folders containing .jpg files are
displayed.
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Searching for Songs
(Music Library)
You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc.
Music Library
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Note
It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or
folders are stored on the player.
Searching for songs by song name
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “All Songs,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
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Searching for songs by album
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Album,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The album list appears.
Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list for the selected album appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
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Searching for songs by artist
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Artist,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The artist list appears.
Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the
button to conrm.
The album list for the selected artist appears.
Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list for the selected album appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
Hint
You can see all the songs of the selected artist by selecting “All [artist name]” from the
list and pressing the button in step
.
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Searching for songs by genre
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Genre,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The genre list appears.
Press the /// button to select a genre, and then press the
button to conrm.
The artist list for the selected genre appears.
Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the
button to conrm.
The album list for the selected artist appears.
Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list for the selected album appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
Hint
You can see all the songs of the selected genre by selecting “All [genre name]” from the
list and pressing the button in step
. Also, you can see all the songs of the selected
artist by selecting “All [artist name]” from the list and pressing the button in step
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Searching for songs by release year
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Release Year,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of release years appears.
Press the /// button to select a year, and then press the
button to conrm.
The artist list for the selected release year appears.
Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list for the artist, selected from the release year, appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
Hint
You can see all the songs of the selected year by selecting “All [year]” from the list and
pressing the button in step
.
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Searching for songs by folder
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Music Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Folder,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The folder list or the song appears.
Press the /// button to select a folder or song, and then press
the
button to conrm.
When you select a folder, the song or folder list(s) appear. When you select
a song, the playback screen appears, then the song playback starts. Repeat
step
if necessary until the desired song appears.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
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Playing a Playlist
You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the
bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software.
However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on
software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software.
Playlists
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Playlists), and then press the
button to conrm.
The list of playlists appears.
Press the /// button to select a playlist, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song list appears.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to conrm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.
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Playing All Songs in Random Order
All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.
Shue All
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Shue All), and then press
the
button to conrm.
All songs are shuffled, and playback starts.
Hints
When you start “Shuffle All” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” (
page 42). Even if you cancel “Shuffle All,” the “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.
“Shuffle All” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:
Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.
Changing the play mode.
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Deleting Songs from Music Library
When you delete songs from “Music Library,” use the software you used to
transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer.
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software.
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Displaying the Music Option Menu
You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen, such as a song list, or on the music “Now Playing”
screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.
Option items appear on the list screen
Option items Description/reference page
Now Playing Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Detailed Information Displays the detailed information of a song,
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and
file name.
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Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Option items Description/reference page
Play Mode
Sets the play mode (
page 41).
Equalizer
Customizes the sound quality (
page 43).
Cover Art*
1
Displays a cover art.
Detailed Information*
2
Displays the detailed information of a song,
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and
file name.
Add to Wishlist/Remove from
Wishlist
Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on
the service corresponded software./ Removes
the song from the wish list.
Clock Display
Displays the current time (
page 78).
*
1
“Cover Art” screen
While the cover art screen is displayed, you can move songs to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button.
If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be
displayed.
The co
ver art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art
using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for
setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software.
The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format.
*
2
“Detailed Information” screen
When you display this screen from the “Now Playing” screen, you can move songs to the previous or the next one
by pressing the / button.
Playback time
File format
Bit rate
Copyrighted les
While playing back variable bit rate songs, “VBR” is shown. The displayed playback time and the progress bar are approximate.
File name
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Setting the
Play Mode (Play Mode)
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected
repeat play.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Play Mode,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The list of play modes appears.
Press the /// button to select a play mode (
page 42), and
then press the
button to conrm.
The list of “Music Settings” options reappears.
Hint
You can also select the play mode from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Play Mode” from the option menu.
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The list of play modes
The player plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts
(album list, artist list, etc.).
Play mode type/icon description
Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the
song list order.
Repeat/
The songs within the playback range are played back in the
song list order and the playback repeats.
Shuffle/
The songs within the playback range are played back in random
order.
Shuffle&Repeat/
The songs within the playback range are played back in random
order and the playback repeats.
Repeat 1 Song/
The current song or the song selected from a song list is played
back repeatedly.
Note
When you start “Shuffle All” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat.”
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Setting the Sound Quality
(Equalizer)
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Changing the sound quality
You can customize the player’s sound quality.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The list of equalizer settings appears.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
The selected sound setting is applied, and the list of “Music Settings”
options reappears.
For details of each equalizer option, see
page 44.
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To return to the normal sound quality
Select “None” in step
, and then press the button to confirm.
Hint
You can also set the sound quality from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Equalizer” from the option menu.
Notes
If your personal settings saved as “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” seem to produce a
different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume
manually to compensate.
The “
Equalizer” setting is not applied while playing a video or listening to the FM radio.
List of equalizer settings
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.
Setting/icon Description
None Sound quality setting is not activated.
(Default setting)
Heavy (
)
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Pop (
)
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.
Jazz ( )
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
Unique (
)
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound
can be listened easily.
Custom 1 (
)
User-customizable sound settings for which you can
adjust each frequency range individually. See
page 45
for details.
Custom 2 (
)
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Customizing sound quality
You can preset the value of 5 bands Equalizer as “Custom 1” or “Custom 2.”
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The list of equalizer settings appears.
Press the /// button to select “Edit” displayed under “Custom
1” or “Custom 2” to change a value, and then press the
button
to conrm.
The setting screen appears.
Press the / button to select a cursor for the frequency range
setting, and press the / button to adjust the setting level.
The 5 frequency ranges can be set to any of 7 sound levels.
Press the button to conrm.
The list of equalizer settings reappears.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the
button to
confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the
setting will be canceled.
Note
The settings of “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” are not applied while playing a video or
listening to the FM radio.
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Playing a Video
You can play videos contained in the “Video Library.”
Video Library
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Video Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The video list appears.
Press the /// button to select a video to play, and then press
the
button to conrm.
Playback starts.
Hints
When “Display” is set to “On” (
page 50), the detailed information, such as the video
title, its playback icon, and the elapsed playing time, etc., appears while the video is
playing. The information disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”
You can play back the video that was played back most recently. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select “Most Recent Video” from the option
menu.
Y
o
u can set thumbnails of video files when the video files are transferred to the player
(
page 28).
Note
Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists.
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On video playback operations
To (icon) 5-way button operation
Find the beginning of the next
video
Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the
video list, and then select the next video from
the list (
page 15).
Find the beginning of the
current video
Press the button.
Go forward slightly (
)*
1
Press the button while the video is paused.
Go backward slightly (
)*
1
Press the button while the video is paused.
Go forward quickly over the
paused video (
)*
2
Press and hold the button while the video is
paused.
Go backward quickly over the
paused video (
)*
2
Press and hold the button while the video is
paused.
Go forward quickly
Press and hold the button while the video is
playing. Release the button to resume normal
playback.
Go backward quickly
Press and hold the button while the video is
playing. Release the button to resume normal
playback.
*
1
The interval used when going forward or backward varies, depending on the video.
*
2
Fast forward/backward speed varies, depending on the length of the video.
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Setting the Video Orientation
You can set the video orientation to “Vertical” or “Horizontal (right).”
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Video Orientation,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
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Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“V
ertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)
“H
orizontal (right)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels.
The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of
“Video Orientation” (
page 18).
“Vertical”
4:3 source
16:9 source
“Horizontal”
4:3 source 16:9 source
Hints
The video orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Video Orientation” from the option menu.
Wh
en “Display” is set to “On” (
page 50), the detailed information, such as the
video title, its playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., appears. The information
disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”
Note
If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” the title of the video is not displayed.
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Setting the Display of the Video Screen
You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title,
playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Display,” and then press the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“On
”: Displays the video title, playback status, or the elapsed time, etc.
“Off”: Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and
displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting)
Hint
The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.
Note
If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” the title of the video is not displayed.
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Setting the Zoom Function
You can zoom in the currently playing video.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Zoom Settings,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
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Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the
available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image
fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen.
(Default setting)
“Full”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the
available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the short side of the video image
fully fit to the available display area, with the right and left of the video
image cut to fit.
“Off”: The video image is not enlarged/reduced, and appears at the
original resolution. If video resolution is too large, the left, right, top and
bottom of the screen will be cut.
“Auto”
4:3 source
16:9 source
“Full”
4:3 source
16:9 source
“O”
4:3 source
16:9 source
The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.
Hint
The zoom setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Zoom Settings” from the option menu.
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Deleting Videos from the Video Library
When you delete the videos from “Video Library,” use Media Manager for
WALKMAN or Windows Explorer.
For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help.
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Displaying the Video Option Menu
You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen, such as the video list, or on the video “Now Playing”
screen. From the Video option menu, various video settings are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.
Option items appear on the list screen
Option items Description/reference page
Now Playing Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Play from beginning
Finds the beginning of the video (
page 47).
Detailed Information Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, video/audio compression format, and
file name, etc.
Most Recent Video Starts playback of the video that was played most
recently.
Go to the song playback
screen
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.
Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Option items Description/reference page
Play from beginning
Finds the beginning of the video (
page 47).
Zoom Settings
Sets the zoom function (
page 51).
Video Orientation
Sets the video orientation (
page 48).
Display
Sets to display/not display video information (
page 50).
Detailed Information Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, video/audio compression format, and
file name, etc.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the screen (
page 76).
Clock Display
Displays the current time (
page 78).
Go to the song playback
screen
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.
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Displaying a Photo
You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a
number of photos continuously (slide show play) (
page 60).
Photo Library
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Photo Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of photo folders appears.
Press the /// button to select a folder, and then press the
button to conrm.
The photo list appears.
Press the /// button to select a photo, and then press the
button to conrm.
The selected photo is displayed.
Press the / button to display the previous or next photos.
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Hints
Playback of songs or FM tuner reception continues even while you are searching for
photos in the photo folder lists or photo lists, or when the “Now Playing” screen of the
Photo is displayed.
You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) (
page
60).
You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as
[WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, and drag and drop a new folder onto the
[WALKMAN]. For details on data hierarchy, see
page 29.
Notes
Up to 1,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder list. And, up to 8,000
photos can be displayed in the photo lists, regardless of the number of the folders in
which they are contained.
If the size of the photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged,
appears, and the
photo cannot be displayed.
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Setting the Photo Orientation
You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or
“Horizontal (left).”
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Photo Orientation,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
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Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“V
ertical”: Displays at 240 × 320 pixels. (Default setting)
“H
orizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels.
The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of
“Photo Orientation” (
page 19).
“Vertical” “Horizontal”
Hint
The photo orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Photo Orientation” from the option menu.
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Setting the Display of the Photo Screen
You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon
that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Display,” and then press the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“On”: Displays the title of the current photo, the shooting date, playback
status, photo number, etc.
“Off”: Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting)
Hint
The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.
Note
If “Photo Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left)” (
page 57),
the title of the photo is not displayed, even if “Display” is set to “On.”
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Playing a Slide Show
You can display photos in a selected folder continuously.
Photo Library
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Photo Library), and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of photo folders appears.
Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press
and hold the
button.
A slide show starts.
Hint
You can start playback of a slide show by any of the following operations:
Press and hold the button in the photo list.
Press the button on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo.
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list, or a photo list, and then
s
elect “Begin slide show” from the option menu.
Note
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver (
page 75) while
a slide show is playing.
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Setting the Slide Show Play Mode
You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Slide Show Repeat,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
“On
”: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously and repeatedly.
“Of
f”: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo,
then returns to the first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting)
Hint
The play mode of a slide show can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Repeat” from the option menu.
Note
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver (
page 75) while
a slide show is playing.
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Setting the Interval of a Slide Show
You can set the time each photo is displayed.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Slide Show Interval,” and then
press the
button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the
button to conrm.
Photos switch to the next photos at the selected interval from “Short,”
“Normal” (default setting), or “Long.”
Hint
The slide show interval can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Interval” from the option menu.
Note
It may take time to display a photo if its size is large.
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Deleting Photos from Photo Library
When you delete the photos from “Photo Library,” use Media Manager for
WALKMAN or Windows Explorer.
For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help.
Note
Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed
using Windows Explorer.
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Displaying the Photo Option Menu
You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen, such as the photo folder list, or on the photo “Now
Playing” screen. From the Photo option menu, various photo settings are
available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.
Option items appear on the list screen
Option items Description/reference page
Now Playing Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Begin slide show
Starts a slide show (
page 60).
Detailed Information Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, and file name, etc.
Most Recent Photo Starts playback of the photo that was played most
recently.
Go to the song playback
screen
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.
Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Option items Description/reference page
Photo Orientation
Sets the photo orientation (
page 57).
Display
Sets to display/not display photo information (
page 59).
Detailed Information Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, and file name, etc.
Slide Show Repeat
Selects the slide show play mode (
page 61).
Slide Show Interval
Selects the slide show interval (
page 62).
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the screen (
page 76).
Clock Display
Displays the current time (
page 78).
Go to the song playback
screen
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.
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Listening to FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio
You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so
connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible.
FM Radio
5-way button
BACK/HOME button
OPTION/PWR OFF button
1 Switching to the FM radio
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (FM Radio), and then press
the
button to conrm.
The FM radio screen appears.
Depending on the country/region in which you have
purchased the player, the screen appearing is diered.
Frequency
Preset number
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2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset)
You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area
automatically by selecting “Auto Preset.” When you use the FM tuner for the
first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset
receivable broadcast stations by selecting “Auto Preset.”
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button during FM reception.
The option menu appears.
Press the /// button to select “Auto Preset,” and then press
the
button to conrm.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high
frequency.
“Auto Preset completed.” appears when presetting is completed, then the
first preset station is ready to be received.
Note
The “Auto Preset” operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.
To stop automatic presetting
Select “No” in step
and press the
button to confirm.
To block the reception from unwanted stations
If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception
setting (
page 70) to “Low.”
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3 Selecting broadcast stations
To Operation
Select the previous frequency
Press the
button.
Select the next frequency
Press the button.
Search the previous receivable
broadcast station*
1
Press and hold the button.
Search the next receivable
broadcast station*
1
Press and hold the button.
Select the previous preset number*
2
Press the
button.
Select the next preset number*
2
Press the
button.
*
1
By pressing the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast
station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, reception is accepted.
If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception setting (
page 70) to “Low.”
*
2
This setting is canceled if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations
using “Auto Preset” (
page 66).
Hint
The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
To turn o the volume of the FM tuner briey
When you press the
button, FM tuner sound is not output. When you
press the
button again, FM tuner sound is output again.
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Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
You can preset broadcast stations which “Auto Preset” cannot detect (
page
66).
5-way button
OPTION /PWR OFF button
Frequency
Preset number
Press the / button to select the desired frequency during FM
reception.
Press and hold the button.
The frequency you select in step
is preset and the assigned preset
number appears below the frequency.
Hints
You can preset up to 30 stations.
The FM M
anual Preset can be set on the FM radio screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF
button, and select “Save to Preset” from the option menu.
Notes
The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency.
If t
he preset station you intend to store has already been preset, “Preset already exists.”
appears and the station cannot be preset again.
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Deleting preset broadcast stations
Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the
/ button during FM reception.
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
Press the /// button to select “Delete from Preset,” and then
press the button to conrm.
When the preset broadcast station is deleted, a message appears.
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Setting the Reception
(Scan Sensitivity)
When you select stations using the “Auto Preset” function (
page 66) or the
/ button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations
because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception to “Low.” “High” is
set by default.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then
press the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Low,” and then press the
button to conrm.
To set the reception sensitivity back to the default
Select “High” in step
and press the
button to confirm.
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Changing to Monaural/Stereo
(Mono/Auto)
If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to “Mono” for monaural.
If you set it to “Auto,” monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically,
depending on reception conditions. “Auto” is set by default.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Mono/Auto,” and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Mono,” and then press the
button to conrm.
To return to the automatic setting
Select “Auto” in step
and press the button to confirm.
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Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu
You can display the FM tuner option menu by pressing the OPTION/
PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM tuner
option menu, various FM tuner settings are available.
Option items Description/reference page
Save to Preset Presets the currently tuned-in broadcast station
(
page 68).
Delete from Preset Deletes a broadcast station from the preset
stations (
page 69).
Auto Preset
Presets the broadcast stations automatically (
page 66).
Scan Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity of the tuner reception
(
page 70).
Mono/Auto
Changes to either monaural or stereo (
page
71).
Clock Display Displays the current time.
Go to the song playback screen The “Now Playing” screen of the last played
song appears.
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Limiting the Volume
(AVLS (Volume Limit))
You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to
limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction.
With “AVLS (Volume Limit),” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume
level.
“Off ” is set by default.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),” and then
press the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “On,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The volume is kept to a moderate level.
To set this item to o
Select “Off ” in step
, and then press the button to confirm.
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Turning O the Beep Sound
You can turn off the beep sounds of the player.
“On” is set by default.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Beep Settings,” and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “O,” and then press the
button to conrm.
To set this item to on
Select “On” in step
, and then press the button to confirm.
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Setting a Screensaver Type
You can set the screensaver to either “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no
operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM tuner
reception.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.
Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Type,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The list of screensaver types appears.
Press the /// button to select a desired type, and then press
the button to conrm.
After confirming, the screen in step
appears again.
“C
lock”: When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, a clock
appears as a screensaver. (Default setting)
“
B
lank”: When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, the
screen goes off.
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Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
(Brightness)
You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.
Press the /// button to select “Brightness,” and then press the
button to conrm.
The brightness adjustment screen appears.
Press the /// button to select a level, and then press the
button to conrm.
“3” is set by default.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the button to
confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the
setting will be canceled.
Hints
You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Brightness” from the option menu.
If y
ou adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer (
page 87).
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Setting the Current Time
(Set Date-Time)
You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
Th
e list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Set Date-Time,” and then press
the button to conrm.
Th
e screen used to set the date and time appears.
Press the / button to select a year, and then press the /
button to change the value.
As in step
, adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minute.
Press the button to conrm.
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To display the current time
Select (Clock Display) on the Home menu.
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen and select
“Clock Display” from the option menu.
Hint
You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” and
“DD/MM/YYYY.” Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour”
or “24-hour.” For details, see “Setting the Date Format” (Date Display Format) (
page
79), or “Setting the Time Format” (Time Display Format) (
page 80).
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 the
current date and time.
The c
lock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again.
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Setting the Date Format
You can set the date format displayed for the current time (
page 77) as
“YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” or “DD/MM/YYYY.”
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Date Display Format,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The screen used to set the display format appears.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to conrm.
You can select the format from the following 3 types.
“
Y
YYY/MM/DD”: The date appears as year/month/day.
“MM/D
D/YYYY”: The date appears as month/day/year.
“D
D/MM/YYYY”: The date appears as day/month/year.
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Setting the Time Format
You can select the time format displayed for the current time (
page 77)
from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Time Display Format,” and
then press the button to conrm.
The screen used to set the display format appears.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to conrm.
“12-ho
ur”: Displays the current time in the 12-hour format.
“24-ho
ur”: Displays the current time in the 24-hour format.
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Displaying the Player Information
(Unit Information)
Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Unit Information,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of available player information options appears.
Available player information
Option Description
Model:
Displays the model name of the player.
Firmware:
Displays version information for the player’s firmware.
Total songs:
Displays the total number of songs stored on the player.
Total videos: Displays the total number of videos stored on the player.
Total photos: Displays the total number of photos stored on the player.
WM-PO
R
T: Displays the version information for WM-PORT.
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Resetting to Factory Settings
(Reset all Settings)
You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not
delete data such as audio and photo data.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Note
This function is only available in the pause mode.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the
Home menu appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Reset all Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The confirmation screen to set back to the factory settings appears.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
“Restored factory settings.” appears.
To cancel the operation
Select “No” in step
and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel
the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step
.
The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the “Common Settings”
options reappears.
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Formatting Memory
(Format)
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data
stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the
hard disk of your computer.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Note
This function is only available in the pause mode.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the
Home menu appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the
button to conrm.
“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.
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To cancel the operation
Select “No” in step
or
and press the button to confirm. You can also
cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step
or
.
Notes
Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services
(available only in U.S.A.). To restore
(Clock Display), format the memory of the
player (
page 83).
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Selecting the Display Language
You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and
messages on the player.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
Press the /// button to select a language ( page 86), and
then press the button to conrm.
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Display language settings
Setting Description
Deutsch Messages and menus are displayed in German.
English Messages and menus are displayed in English.
Español Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.
Français Messages and menus are displayed in French.
Italiano Messages and menus are displayed in Italian.
Português Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese.
Русский Messages and menus are displayed in Russian.
Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.
Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified
Chinese.
Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional
Chinese.
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87
Maximizing Battery Life
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.
Turn o the player manually
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR O
FF b
utton, the player enters standby
mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby
mode continues for more than about 4 hours, the player turns completely off
automatically.
Changing the settings
You can save battery power by setting as follows.
Settings for screen
“Brightness” (
page 76)
“1”
“Screensaver” (
page 75)
“Blank”
Settings for sound
effect
“Equalizer” (
page 43)
Deactivate.
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 or photos that are played.
For details on charging time and usage time, see
page 121, 122.
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What are Format and Bit Rate?
What is audio format?
Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the
Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file.
Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.
MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files.
WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces
the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller file size.
AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International
Organization for Standardization). The AAC format produces the same sound
quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size.
Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital
compression. You can listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by
recording with this format.
What is bit rate?
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage
space for the same length of audio.
What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage
space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.
Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.
Note
If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve
the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from the
computer to the player.
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What is video format?
Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data
to a computer and saving it as a video file.
Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc.
MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed
by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for
Standardization). The compression format is for video and audio data.
AVC: AVC refers to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working
group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It enables
reproduction of more vivid images at a lower bit rate. AVC files include four
profiles, and “AVC Baseline Profile” is one of them. AVC format is based on the
MPEG-4 AVC standard of the ISO (International Organization for
Standardization), and since AVC is standardized as the MPEG-4 Part 10
Advanced Video Coding, it is commonly referred to as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or
H.264/AVC.
WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a
high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM.
What is photo format?
Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer
and saving them as image files.
Common formats include JPEG, etc.
JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image
compression format developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file
to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of original image files.
For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player
For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see
page 118.
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Storing Data
You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by
transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another
transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-
in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].
Notes
Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the
built-in flash memory of the player.
Do n
ot disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” that appears
during data transfer is displayed. The data could be damaged.
Do n
ot format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the
built-in flash memory, format it on the player (
page 83).
Yo
u cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC” and “MP_ROOT” folders.
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Upgrading the Player’s Firmware
You can update the player’s firmware, allowing you to add new features to the
player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about
the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web
site:
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
Download the update program to your computer from the web site.
Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update
program.
Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s rmware.
Firmware update is complete.
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Troubleshooting
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve
the issue.
1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,
and try any corrective actions listed.
2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery.
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.
3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the
player, stored data and settings on the player may be
deleted.
After resetting the player, press any button to turn on
the player. The player reactivates the previously set
items.
4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software.
5 Look for information about the issue 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 Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Operation
Symptom Cause/Remedy
There is no sound.
The v
olume level is set to zero.
Tur
n the volume up (
page 11).
The h
eadphone plug is not connected properly.
Co
nnect the headphone plug properly (
page
11).
Th
e h
eadphone plug is dirty.
Cle
an the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.
No s
ongs or video files are stored on the player.
Fo
llow the instructions in the displayed message,
and transfer songs or videos from the computer.
No data is played.
The b
attery is consumed.
Ch
arge the battery fully (
page 23).
If t
he player does not react, even after charging
the battery, press the RESET button to reset the
player (
page 92).
No d
ata is stored on the player.
Fo
llow the instructions in the displayed message,
and transfer data from the computer.
Tra
nsferred files are not in a playable format. For
details, see “Supported file format” of
“Specifications” (
page 118).
S
o
ngs or videos may not be played back,
depending on the file format (
page 118).
Ph
otos may not be displayed, depending on the
file size or the file format (
page 118).
The p
layback limitation period of the song has
expired due to subscription conditions, etc.
So
ngs with an expired playback limitation period
cannot be played back. Update them using the
software used for transferring.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Transferred data is not
displayed in its list.
The maximum number of files that can be displayed is
reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files
for videos, 8,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum
number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the
photo folder list.
Delete unnecessary data.
Available capacity is insufficient.
Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on
the player.
After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,
data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player
(
page 27).
Transferred files are not in a playable format. For
details, see “Supported file format” of
“Specifications” (
page 118).
When “All Songs” or
“Album” is selected, all the
songs will appear, but
some songs will not appear
when “Folder” is selected.
The audio files are not in folders under the
“MUSIC” folder.
Place them in folders under the “MUSIC” folder
by dragging and dropping.
Songs are played back
within a limited playback
range only, such as within
one album.
The player plays back songs only in the lists from
which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.)
(
page 42).
Data cannot be deleted
on the player.
You cannot delete songs, videos or photos on the
player.
Delete them using the software you used to
transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Noise is generated.
A dev
ice emitting radio signals, such as a mobile
phone is being used near the player.
Wh
en using devices such as mobile phones, keep
them away from the player.
Mu
sic data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged.
De
lete the data, then import and transfer it again.
When importing data to your computer, close any
other applications to avoid data damage.
Tra
nsferred files are not in a playable format. For
details, see “Supported file format” of
“Specifications” (
page 118).
S
o
me songs may not play back, depending on
certain file specifications.
Buttons do not work.
The H
OLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
Slide t
he HOLD switch to the opposite position
(
page 12).
The p
layer contains moisture condensation.
Wa
it a few hours to let the player dry.
The r
emaining battery power is low or insufficient.
Ch
arge the battery by connecting the player to a
running computer (
page 23).
If y
ou charge the battery and nothing changes,
press the RESET button to reset the player (
page 92 ).
Whi
le “Connecting” or “Connected USB (MTP)” is
being displayed, you cannot operate the player.
Dis
connect the USB connection, then operate the
player.
Playback does not stop.
Wi
th this player, there is no difference between
stopping and pausing. When you press the
button, appears and playback pauses/stops.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
The player does not work.
Th
e remaining battery power is insufficient.
C
harge the battery by connecting the player to a
running computer (
page 23).
I
f you charge the battery and nothing changes,
press the RESET button to reset the player (
page 92).
Transferred data cannot
be found.
Th
e built-in flash memory of the player was
formatted using Windows Explorer.
F
ormat the built-in flash memory on the player
(
page 83).
Th
e supplied USB cable was disconnected from the
player while data was being transferred.
T
ransfer usable files back to your computer and
format the built-in flash memory on the player
(
page 83).
A
fter dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,
data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player
(
page 27).
T
ransferred files are not in a playable format. For
details, see “Supported file format” of
“Specifications” (
page 118).
S
ongs or videos may not be played back,
depending on the file format (
page 118).
P
hotos may not be displayed, depending on the
file size or the file format (
page 118).
The volume is not loud
enough.
“
AVLS (Volume Limit)” is enabled.
Di
sable “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (
page 73).
There is no sound from
the right channel of the
headphones.
Or the right channel
sound is heard from both
sides of the headphones.
Th
e headphone plug is not fully inserted.
I
f the headphones are not connected correctly,
sound will not be output properly. Insert the
headphone plug into the jack until it clicks (
page 11).
Playback has stopped
suddenly.
Th
e remaining battery power is insufficient.
C
harge the battery by connecting the player to a
running computer (
page 23).
Th
e songs or video files that cannot be played are
played.
P
lay back the other songs or video files.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Thumbnails are not
displayed.
So
ngs do not have cover art information whose file
format is supported by the player.
Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have
cover art information whose file format is supported
by the player.
T
ra
nsfer again using the bundled Windows Media
player, or another transfer capable software.
Thum
bnail name does not match its video file.
Pl
ace a JPEG file of the same name as the video
file, with the extension “.thm” or “.jpg,” into the
folder that contains the video file.
If t
he photos do not have thumbnails that are
complied with Exif file format, the thumbnails
cannot be displayed.
R
et
ransfer the photos using bundled Media
Manager for WALKMAN.
Cover art is not
displayed.
Co
ver art information is not included with the data.
The co
ver art only appears if the cover art
information is included.
You can set cover art using the bundled Windows
Media Player 11, or another transfer capable
software for setting cover art. For details on
operation, refer to the Help or maker of the
software.
S
o
me cover art is not displayed, depending on its
file format.
The player cannot format.
The r
emaining battery is low or insufficient.
Ch
arge the battery by connecting the player to a
running computer (
page 23).
The player’s power was
inadvertently turned off,
and then on again.
I
f a m
alfunction occurs, the player turns off, and
then on again automatically.
The player does not work
properly.
Th
e co
mputer is started or restarted while the player
is connected to it.
Res
et the player by pressing the RESET button of
the player. Disconnect the player when you start
or restart the computer.
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Display
Symptom Cause/Remedy
is displayed instead of
(Clock Display) on
the Home menu.
The ico
n has been changed because the player has
accessed an online service (available only in the U.
S.A.).
T
o r
estore
(Clock Display), format the player
(
page 83).
“” appears for a title.
C
h
aracters that cannot appear on the player are
included in the title.
Ren
ame the title with appropriate characters
using the software you used to transfer or
Windows Explorer.
“Unknown” is displayed
for an album or artist
name, etc.
Th
e d
ata has no data information, such as album or
artist name, etc.
Garbled characters are
displayed.
Th
e w
rong language is selected.
Co
rrect the setting of “Language Settings” (
page
85), and then transfer data to the player again.
The screen darkens while
displaying a photo.
Th
er
e was no operation attempted for more than 30
seconds (
page 75).
Pr
ess any button.
The screen turns off.
Th
er
e was no operation attempted for more than 3
minutes while the player was in the pause mode.
Pr
ess any button.
Ther
e was no operation attempted for more than 30
seconds when “Screensaver” is set to “Blank” (
page 75).
P
r
ess any button.
Set “
Screensaver” to “Clock,” if you like.
A message appears.
S
e
e the “Messages” (
page 104).
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Power
Symptom Cause/Remedy
Battery life is short.
The o
perating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).
Ba
ttery life becomes shorter due to the battery
characteristics. This is not a malfunction.
Ba
ttery charging time is not sufficient.
Ch
arge the battery until
appears.
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 (
page 87).
You have not used the player for a prolonged period.
The ef
ficiency of the battery will be improved by
repeatedly charging and discharging it.
Wh
en usable battery life becomes half the usual
time, even after charging the battery fully, the
battery should be replaced.
C
o
nsult your nearest Sony dealer.
Co
pyright-protected contents are played.
Wh
en copyright-protected contents are played,
battery life may be shorter.
The player cannot charge
the battery.
The US
B cable is not connected to a USB port on
your computer properly.
Dis
connect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Us
e the supplied USB cable.
The b
attery is charged in an ambient temperature
out of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).
Ch
arge the battery in an ambient temperature of
5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).
The co
mputer is not on.
Tur
n on the computer.
Yo
ur computer has entered sleep or hibernation
status.
Re
lease the computer from sleep or hibernation
status.
The player turns off
automatically.
To a
void unnecessary battery consumption, the
player automatically turns off.
Pr
ess any button to turn the player on.
Charging completes very
quickly.
If t
he battery is already almost fully charged when
charging begins, little time is needed to reach full
charge.
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Connection with a computer
Symptom Cause/Remedy
Media Manager for
WALKMAN does not
start up.
Y
o
ur computer’s system environment has changed,
perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating
system.
“Connecting” or
“Connected USB (MTP)”
does not appear when
connected to the
computer with the
supplied USB cable.
Th
e US
B cable is not connected to a USB port on
your computer properly.
Dis
connect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.
A US
B h
ub is being used.
Co
nnecting the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player to your computer using
the supplied USB cable.
The co
mputer is running another software other
than the one used for transferring.
Dis
connect the USB cable, wait a few minutes,
and reconnect it. If the problem persists,
disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer,
and then reconnect the USB cable.
“
C
onnecting” or “Connected USB (MTP)” may not
appear on the player, depending on the software
environment that is running on your computer.
A
c
tivate Windows Media Player, or Windows
Explorer.
The player is not
recognized by the
computer when it is
connected to the
computer.
Th
e US
B cable is not connected to a USB port on
your computer properly.
Dis
connect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
A USB h
ub is being used.
Co
nnecting the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player to your computer using
the supplied USB cable.
The US
B port on your computer may have a
problem. Connect the player to another USB port on
your computer.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Data cannot be
transferred to the player
from your computer.
T
ra
nsferring may be stopped due to noise such as
static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data
information.
Di
s
connect the player, then reconnect it.
If y
ou transfer files by dragging and dropping on
some computers that do not have Windows Media
Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC,
video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging
and dropping.
I
n
stall Windows Media Player 11 from the
supplied CD-ROM, then transfer files by dragging
and dropping again. Before installing the bundled
Windows Media Player 11 on your computer,
make sure to check whether your software or
service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
For details on usage, or support on Windows
Media Player, visit the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
Th
e US
B cable is not connected to a USB port on
your computer properly.
Dis
connect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Ther
e is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
Tra
nsfer any unnecessary data back to your
computer to increase free space.
So
ngs with a limited playing period or playing count
may not be transferred due to restrictions set by
copyright holders. For details on the settings of each
audio file, contact the distributor.
A
b
normal data exists on the player.
Tra
nsfer usable files back to your computer and
format the built-in flash memory on the player
(
page 83).
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Data cannot be
transferred to the player
from your computer.
(continued)
Th
e d
ata may be damaged.
De
lete the data that cannot be transferred from
your computer, then import it to your computer
again. When importing data to your computer,
close any other applications to avoid data damage.
T
ra
nsferable limit of files and folders has been
exceeded.
De
lete unnecessary data.
Yo
u are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v
files on a computer that already has Windows Media
Player 10 installed.
I
n
stall Windows Media Player 11 from the
supplied CD-ROM.
If y
ou transfer data using an appropriate software for
transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to the
manufacturer.
Only a small amount of
data can be transferred to
the player.
Th
er
e is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
Tra
nsfer any unnecessary data back to your
computer to increase free space.
Da
ta that cannot be played on the player is stored on
the player.
If d
ata other than song, video, or photo data is
stored on the player, less data can be transferred.
Transfer back data that cannot be played on the
player to the computer to increase the available
space.
The player becomes
unstable while it is
connected to the
computer.
A US
B h
ub or USB extension cable is being used.
Co
nnecting the player via a USB hub or extension
cable may not work. Connect the player to your
computer using the supplied USB cable.
You cannot delete or
rename the folders.
Yo
u cannot delete or rename the “MUSIC” and
“MP_ROOT” folders.
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FM Tuner
Symptom Cause/Remedy
You cannot hear an FM
broadcast well.
The r
eceiving frequency is not fully tuned in.
Se
lect the frequency manually to improve
reception using the / button (
page 68).
Reception is weak and
sound quality is poor.
The radio sig
nal is weak.
Li
sten to the FM broadcast near a window since
the signal may be weak inside buildings or in
vehicles.
The h
eadphone cord is not fully extended.
The h
eadphone cord functions as an antenna.
Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
The FM broadcast is
affected by interference.
A dev
ice emitting radio signals, such as a mobile
phone, is being used near the player.
Wh
en using devices such as mobile phones, keep
them away from the player.
Other
Symptom Cause/Remedy
There is no beep sound
when the player is
operated.
“
B
eep Settings” is set to “Off.”
Set “
Beep Settings” to “On” (
page 74).
The b
eep does not sound when the player is
connected to the optional cradle, or another device.
The player gets warm.
The player may become warm when the battery is
being charged and just after charging. The player also
may get warm when a large amount of data is
transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause for
a concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to
cool down.
The date and time have
been reset.
If y
ou left the player for a while with the battery
used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not
a malfunction. Charge the battery until
appears
on the screen and set the date and time again (
page 77).
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104
Messages
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Message Meaning Remedy
All group numbers have been
used.
The t
otal number of list
items (except for the
song lists) exceeds the
limit (8,192 items).
Th
e t
otal number of
songs registered in the
playlists has reached
65,535.
Songs exceeding the limit
are stored in “Others.”
I
f y
ou cannot find a
song, search for it in the
“Others” list first.
If y
ou do not want to
store songs that exceed
the limit in the “Others”
list, delete unnecessary
songs from the player
using the software you
used to transfer the
songs, or Windows
Explorer
.
If the total number of
playlists registered to
the player exceeds
65,535, playlists
exceeding this number
cannot be displayed.
Decrease the number of
playlists (delete the
playlists) using the
software you used to
transfer the playlists.
Cannot play; file format is not
supported.
You are trying to play a
file that cannot be played
on the player.
You cannot play an
unsupported format file
(
page 118).
Cannot play; the license is
expired.
The playback limitation
period of the song has
expired.
Update the license
information of songs
using the software used
for transferring.
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105
Message Meaning Remedy
Cannot save more than 30 Preset
stations.
30 broadcast stations are
already preset.
Delete unnecessary stations
first (
page 69), then
preset the stations you want
within the limit number.
Do not disconnect.
The player is connected to
a computer or other
external devices to
transfer data.
This is not an error
message. Do not disconnect
the USB cable until
transferring completes.
Firmware update failed.
Updating the firmware
failed to complete.
Follow the instructions
displayed on your
computer to retry
updating the firmware.
LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.
The player’s battery is
running low.
Charge the battery (
page 23).
Not enough free space in
memory. Delete files to ensure
free space.
The player’s available
capacity is insufficient.
Connect the player to
your computer using the
supplied USB cable, and
then delete any
unnecessary data from the
player using another
software used for
transferring, or Windows
Explorer.
On hold...
Cancel HOLD function to activate
controls.
The player cannot be
operated because the
HOLD switch is set to the
HOLD position.
To operate the player, slide
the HOLD switch to the
opposite position (
page 12).
Preset already exists.
You are trying to preset a
frequency that is already
preset.
Preset other frequencies.
The device’s memory was not
formatted correctly. Please re-
format using Settings menu.
Th
e b
uilt-in flash
memory was not
formatted properly.
The b
uilt-in flash
memory was formatted
on a computer.
Select “Settings”-
“Common Settings”-
“Format” to format the
built-in flash memory
again (
page 83).
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106
Precautions
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– R
e
orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Co
nsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport
Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669
Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center
12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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107
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Applicable accessories: Headphones
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household
waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery
from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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108
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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On safety
Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic
objects.
D
o n
ot touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since
battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if
the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes
as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult
a doctor.
Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If
you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the
liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.
D
o n
ot pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may
cause fire or electric shock.
If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from
the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
D
o n
ot put the player into fire.
Do n
ot take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of
rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.
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110
On installation
Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to
the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage.
N
e
ver use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light,
temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored,
distorted or damaged.
N
e
ver leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked
in the sun or under direct sunlight.
D
o n
ot leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.
Do n
ot leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.
If t
he player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the
player off and move it away from the radio or television.
W
h
en using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to
avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.
Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back
pocket.
Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the
headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and
then subject the bag to strong impact.
The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.
Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof.
Remember to follow the precautions below.
Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other
container filled with water.
Do not use the player in humid locations or bad
weather, such as in the rain or snow.
Do not get the player wet.
If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the
player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get
wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.
When you unplug the headphones from the player, make sure to hold the
headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause
damage to the headphone cord.
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111
On heat build‑up
Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended
period of time.
On the headphones
Road safety
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be
impaired.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.
Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside
sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
Warning
If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones
immediately.
If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using
them at once and contact a doctor.
On the use
When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects
you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to
avoid bumping people.
R
ef
rain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements
during take off or landing in an aircraft.
N
o
te that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the
player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high-
temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on.
Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to
surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid.
If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation
disappears. If you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction
may result.
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112
On the LCD
Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a
distortion in colors or brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD.
If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands
around them. This is not a malfunction of the player.
On cleaning
Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for
eyeglasses.
I
f t
he player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.
D
o n
ot use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.
B
e c
areful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the
connector.
C
le
an the headphone plug periodically.
To c
lean the earbuds, remove them from the headphones, and hand wash
with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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113
On software
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual
accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the
permission of the copyright holder.
In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits,
including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software
bundled with this player.
The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other
than that to which it is so designated.
Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without notice.
Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
The ability to display the languages on bundled software will depend on the
installed OS on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the
installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.
We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on
the bundled software.
User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.
The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic
operations of Windows.
For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to
the respective manuals.
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About sample data*
1
The player is pre-installed with sample data.
If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any
replacement data.
*
1
In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed.
The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song
beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.
S
o
ny is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or
damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
D
ep
ending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on
the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:
The capacity of the connected player.
The player is not functioning normally.
Content information is written in language or character that are not
s
upported by the player.
About the customer support Web site
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information
on compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites.
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
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115
License and Trademark Notice
ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.
“W
ALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
M
icr
osoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
A
do
be, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
MP
EG L
ayer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
IBM a
n
d PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
A
p
ple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Q
uic
kTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
P
en
tium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
This s
oftware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
THIS PR
ODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) EN
C
ODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) DEC
ODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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116
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) EN
CODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD
(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) D
ECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG
LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM
THIS P
RODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) EN
CODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD
(“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) D
ECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG
LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
US a
nd foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
A
ll other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual,
TM
and ® marks are not
specified.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary.
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Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for
Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity
of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including
copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM
Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been
compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may
request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new
licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter
the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license
for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in
conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device
on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
I
nf
ormation on Expat
Copyright ©1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and
Clark Cooper.
Copyright ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers.
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to
use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do
so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
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Specications
Supported le format
Music
Audio Formats
(Codec)
MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*
1
: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*
1
: 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (Stereo)
8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1 kHz (Mono)
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
AAC-LC*
2
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*
3
Sampling frequency*
1
: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
(Stereo/Mono)
Linear PCM Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency*
1
: 44.1 kHz (Stereo/Mono)
Video
Video Formats
(Codec)
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
MPEG-4 Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 1,024 kbps
Windows
Media Video 9*
4
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
Audio Formats
(Codec)
AAC-LC
(for AVC,
MPEG-4)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency*
1
: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
WMA
(for Windows
Media Video
9)
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*
1
: 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
File size Max. 2 GB
The number of files Max. 1,000
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Photo*
5
Photo Format
(Codec)
JPEG Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of files Max. 8,000
*
1
Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
*
2
Copyright-protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
*
3
Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the
sampling frequency.
*
4
Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player
11.
*
5
Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
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Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4
minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio
file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
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Bit rate Songs Time Songs Time
48 kbps 1,150 76 hr. 40 min. 2,450 163 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps 885 59 hr. 00 min. 1,850 123 hr. 20 min.
128 kbps 440 29 hr. 20 min. 925 61 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps 220 14 hr. 40 min. 460 30 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps 175 11 hr. 40 min. 370 24 hr. 40 min.
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Bit rate Songs Time
48 kbps 5,050 336 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps 3,750 250 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps 1,850 123 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps 945 63 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps 755 50 hr. 20 min.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is
used.
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Bit rate Time Time Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
7 hr. 10 min. 15 hr. 00 min. 30 hr. 40 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
4 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. 17 hr. 30 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 8,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
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Capacity (User available capacity)*
1
NWZ-E435F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.69 GB = 1,811,415,040 bytes)
NWZ-E436F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes)
NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes)
*
1
Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Output (headphones)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
FM tuner
FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.
IF (FM)
Not applicable
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
Interface
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Power source
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB p
ower (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 4 hours (full charge), Approx. 2 hours (approx. 80 %)
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Battery life (continuous playback)
By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
The times below are approximated when “Equalizer” (
page 43) is deactivated, and
“Screensaver” (
page 75) is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen (
page 76) is set to “3.”
The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
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Music
Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 45 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately 45 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Approximately 40 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Approximately 40 hours
Video
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Approximately 8 hours
Playback at AVC 384 kbps Approximately 6.5 hours
Playback at WMV 384 kbps Approximately 7.5 hours
FM radio
At receiving FM broadcasting Approximately 21 hours
Display
2.0-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144
colors
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
44.0 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1
3
/
4
× 3
3
/
8
×
11
/
32
inches)
Dimension (w/h/d)
44.2 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1
3
/
4
× 3
3
/
8
×
11
/
32
inches)
Mass
Approx. 50 g (Approx. 1.8 oz)
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System Requirements
Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems*
1
:
Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
*
1
Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
CPU: Pen
tium 4 1.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 512 MB o
r more
Ha
rd Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
More free space may be required depending on the version of the operating system
installed. Also, more space is required to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on
the hard drive.
Di
s
play:
Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
Colors: 8-bit color or higher (16-bit color recommended)
CD-RO
M drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
So
und board
USB p
ort (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Micr
osoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. Some
computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file
limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.).
I
n
stallation of Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher is required.
Br
oadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)
or to visit the web site.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments:
P
ersonally constructed computers or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating
sys
tem
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
D
esign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Data ................................................... 90
Date-Time ............................77, 79, 80
Date Display Format ....................... 79
Display ........................................50, 59
E
Equalizer ........................................... 43
Explorer ............................................ 90
F
Firmware ........................................... 91
FM tuner ........................................... 65
Format (Initialize) ........................... 83
H
Headphones ................................8, 111
Heavy ................................................ 44
HOLD switch ................................... 12
Home menu ........................................ 6
I
Information ...................................... 81
Initialize (Format) ........................... 83
Interval .............................................. 62
J
Jazz ..................................................... 44
JPEG ..........................................89, 119
L
Language ........................................... 85
Linear PCM ..............................88, 118
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Symbols
5-way button .................................... 11
(Repeat) ...................................... 42
(Shuffle) ................................... 42
(Shuffle&Repeat) ............... 42
(Repeat 1 song)......................... 42
(Heavy)...................................... 44
(Pop) .......................................... 44
(Jazz) .......................................... 44
(Unique) .................................... 44
(Custom 1) ................................ 44
(Custom 2) ................................ 44
A
AAC ................................................... 88
AAC-LC .......................................... 118
Accessories ......................................... 8
Adobe Reader ..................................... 3
Attachment ......................................... 8
Audio format .................................... 88
Auto Preset ....................................... 66
AVC ...........................................89, 118
AVLS (Volume Limit) ..................... 73
B
BACK/HOME button ..................... 11
Battery .................................23, 87, 122
Beep Settings .................................... 74
Bit rate .......................................88, 118
Brightness ......................................... 76
C
Capacity .......................................... 121
Computer........................................123
Custom ........................................44, 45
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Media Manager for WALKMAN ..... 9
Messages ......................................... 104
Model ................................................ 81
Mono/Auto ....................................... 71
MP3 ...........................................88, 118
MPEG-4 ....................................89, 118
Music Library ............................... 6, 30
N
Normal .............................................. 42
Now Playing ....................................... 7
Now Playing screen ......................... 21
O
OPTION/PWR OFF button .....12, 22
Option menu ........... 22, 39, 54, 64, 72
P
Photo format .................................... 89
Photo Library ............................... 6, 55
Photo Orientation ........................... 57
Playback Range ................................ 42
Playlists ......................................... 7, 36
Play Mode ................................... 41, 42
Pop ..................................................... 44
Power .....................................12, 87, 99
R
Radio ................................................. 65
Recharging ........................................ 23
Release Year ...................................... 34
Remaining battery ........................... 23
Repeat................................................ 42
RESET (the player) .......................... 92
Reset all Settings .............................. 82
RESET button .................................. 13
S
Scan Sensitivity ................................ 70
Screensaver ....................................... 75
Search for songs ............................... 30
album ....................................................31
artist ......................................................32
folder ....................................................35
genre .....................................................33
playlists .................................................36
release year ..........................................34
song name ............................................30
Serial number ..................................... 8
Set Date-Time .................................. 77
Settings ................................................ 7
Shuffle All ..................................... 6, 37
Shuffle play ....................................... 37
Slide show ......................................... 60
Slide Show Interval .............................62
Slide Show Repeat ...............................61
Sound quality ................................... 43
T
Time Display Format ...................... 80
Time setting ...................................... 77
Total photos ...................................... 81
Total songs ........................................ 81
Total videos ...................................... 81
Troubleshooting ............................... 92
Turning off the player manually .... 87
U
Unique............................................... 44
Upgrading ......................................... 91
USB cable ............................................ 8
V
Video format .................................... 89
Video Library ............................... 6, 46
Video Orientation ........................... 48
VOL+/– button ................................ 11
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Windows Explorer ........................... 90
Windows Media Player ..................... 9
WM-PORT .................................11, 81
WMA ........................................88, 118
WMV ........................................89, 118
Z
Zoom ................................................. 51
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