Sony PEGA SA500 User manual

4-657-273-11 (1)
2001 Sony Corporation
Audio Adapter
PEGA-SA500
Operating Instructions

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WARNING
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are
located at the rear of the product. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. PEGA-SA500
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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 rotating the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference using one or more of the following
measures:
–Reorient 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.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
If you have question about this product, call the
Sony Customer Information Center at keep on
next line 1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony
Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number
below is for FCC-related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PEGA-SA500
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
On the supplied software
•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
software or the software manual 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 supplied with this
player.
•In the event a problem occurs with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it at
SONY’s option or issue a refund. However,
SONY bears no other responsibility.
•The software provided with this product
cannot be used with equipment other than
that which it is designated for use with.
•Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications
may be changed without notice.
Program © 2001 Sony Corporation, or its
subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
Documentation © 2001 Sony Corporation

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•CLIÉ, Jog Dial, Memory Stick, the Memory
Stick logo and PictureGear are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
•HotSync and Palm OS are registered
trademarks, and the HotSync logo and Palm
are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
•Microsoft®and Windows®are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
•RealJukebox is trademark of RealNetworks,
Inc..
•generic media and gMovie are trademarks of
generic media, inc.
•Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
•All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
CAUTION
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer
regarding the problem you are experiencing
with your Sony product.
Notes
•Sony does not support third-party add-on
applications. If you are having a problem
with a third-party application, please
contact the developer or publisher of that
software.
•The illustrations in this manual may differ
from the actual software.
•Explanations in this manual assume that
you are familiar with basic operations of
Windows®. For how to use your computer
and operating system, please refer to their
respective manuals.
Before using this product, be sure to read the
accompanying End-User’s License Agreement.
Contents
Welcome ............................................. 4
What you can do with the
Audio Adapter ....................... 4
CLIÉhandheld models that
support the Audio
Adapter ................................... 4
Unpacking Your Audio Adapter .... 5
What’s in the Supplied CD-ROM ... 5
Controls and Connectors and Their
Functions ........................................ 6
Installing the Software .....................7
Listening to Audio Files ................... 9
Operation overview.................. 9
Preparing your computer ........ 9
Transferring audio files to the
Memory Stick on your CLIÉ
handheld from your
computer............................... 10
Connecting the Audio
Adapter ................................. 12
Using Audio Player for Adapter
application on your CLIÉ
handheld ............................... 13
Playing audio files with the
Audio Adapter ..................... 15
Using the online manual for
Audio Player for
Adapter ................................. 17
Watching Movies with Audio
Sound ............................................18
Operation overview................ 18
Transferring movies to your
CLIÉhandheld from your
computer............................... 18
Connecting the Audio
Adapter ................................. 19
Using gMovie application on
your CLIÉhandheld ........... 19
Using the online manual for
gMovie .................................. 21
Others ............................................... 22
Specifications ........................... 22
Notes on use ............................ 23
Troubleshooting ...................... 24

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Welcome
What you can do with the Audio Adapter
The Audio Adapter allows you to play back audio on the CLIÉ
handheld models that have no audio playback capabilities.
Connecting the remote-controller-shaped adapter to the interface
connector on your CLIÉhandheld enables the CLIÉhandheld to play
back audio.
Audio Player for Adapter:
Audio Player for Adapter is a software application that allows your
CLIÉhandheld to play back MP3-format audio data stored on a
Memory Stick media. It is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with this
Audio Adapter.
gMovie Ver.1.4:
gMovieTM is a software application that allows your CLIÉhandheld to
play back movies with audio sound stored on DRAM or Memory Stick®
media. It is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with this Audio
Adapter.
Notes
•Never install Audio Player for Adapter supplied with this adapter on a CLIÉ
handheld with audio playback capabilities*. Installation of such software will
cause the CLIÉhandheld to malfunction.
•The Audio Adapter provides playback of MP3-format audio data and gMovie
audio sound only. Please note that it does not support ATRAC3-format data ,
for which MagicGateTM Memory Stick media is required. For specifications of
the MP3 formatted files available for playback, see the online manual of
Audio Player for Adapter.
•Some CLIÉhandhelds may be slow to respond when they are connected to
this adapter. This is not malfunction.
* PEG-N710C, PEG-N760C (as of September 2001)
CLIÉhandheld models that support the Audio
Adapter
•PEG-S300 •PEG-S320 •PEG-N610C

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Unpacking Your Audio Adapter
❑Audio adapter (1)
❑Headphones (1 pair)
❑CD-ROM (1)
❑Operating Instructions (1)
❑Warranty card (1)
What’s in the Supplied CD-ROM
•Software and application for playing MP3 audio files
RealJukebox 2 Basic for Sony (The rest is omitted as “RealJukebox for
Sony”)
Audio Player for Adapter
•Software and application for playing back movies with audio
sound
PictureGear Ver. 4.4 Lite
gMovie Ver. 1.4
QuickTime 4.1.2
•Software for displaying the online manual of Audio Player for
Adapter and gMovie
Adobe Acrobat Reader
•Software for performance enhancement of multimedia function
DirectX 6*
* If you have already installed DirectX 6 or higher on your computer, you need
not install it.

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Controls and Connectors and Their
Functions
1Interface connector
2B/x button
Starts or stops playback.
3./> button
Searches for the beginning of the current or next track.
4Volume adjustment button
Adjusts the headphone volume.
5Busy lamp
Lights when the Audio Adapter is running.
6Lock release button
Press and hold this button down to connect/disconnect the
interface connector to/from your CLIÉhandheld. For connection,
make sure that the connector is firmly seated in place when you
release the button.
7HOLD switch
In the ON position, prevents accidental operation of the Audio
Adapter.
8Clip
Hooks the Audio Adapter to your pocket, etc.
9Headphones jack
Enables you to listen to audio with the supplied headphones
connected to this jack.

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Installing the Software
To play back MP3-format audio files and movies with audio on your
CLIÉ handheld using the Audio Adapter, you must first install Audio
Player for Adapter, gMovie, and the required system softwares onto
your CLIÉ handheld from the supplied CD-ROM. You must also install
RealJukebox for Sony and PictureGear onto your computer from it.
Notes
• Never install Audio Player for Adapter supplied with this adapter to a CLIÉ
handheld with audio playback capabilities*. Installation of such software will
cause the CLIÉ handheld to malfunction.
• The Audio Adapter provides playback of MP3-format audio data and gMovie
audio sound only. Please note that it does not support ATRAC3-format data,
for which MagicGate Memory Stick media is required.
• Be sure the cradle or the USB cable is attached to your CLIÉ handheld and
connect the CLIÉ handheld to your computer for HotSync®operation before
installing the software. For information on connecting the cradle or the USB
cable to your computer and HotSync operation, see the manual that came with
your CLIÉ handheld.
• Installation requires a CD-ROM drive. If your computer does not have an
internal CD-ROM drive, be sure to provide CD-ROM access for your
computer before performing the following procedure. For information on how
to use CD-ROMs, see the printed or online manual for your computer or CD-
ROM drive.
* PEG-N710C, PEG-N760C (as of September 2001)
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on
your computer.
The installer software starts up and the Installation Menu screen
appears.
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If the installer software does not start up automatically, open the CD-ROM
window and double-click the “Setup” icon (Setup.exe).
2Click “Install Audio Adapter system files.”
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3Follow the on-screen instructions of the installer
software.
• In the screen for selecting the PEG-S series or PEG-N series
model, select the model that applies to your CLIÉ handheld.
Notes
• If you have more than one model, install the software onto each model.
• In the screen for selecting a user name, select name that you will be
using.
4When the screen that ends the installation appears, click
[Finish].
Your computer is now ready for installing the software for Audio
Adapter. The Installation Menu screen appears on the display
monitor of your computer. Install RealJukebox for Sony,
PictureGear, etc. to your computer.
5Click “Install RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
6Click “Install image and movie software….”
Follow the on-screen instructions to install PictureGear Lite,
QuickTime, DirectX 6 and gMovie sample files.
Installation onto your computer is now complete. Continue by
installing the software applications which are prepared as shown
in 1 to 4.
7Perform a software reset on your CLIÉ handheld.
For information on performing a software reset, see the manual
that came with your CLIÉ handheld.
8With the cradle or USB cable attached to the CLIÉ
handheld, connect the CLIÉ handheld to your computer.
9Activate the local HotSync function on your CLIÉ
handheld.
Press the button on the front of the cradle or tap in the
home screen on your CLIÉ handheld. The local HotSync function is
activated and softwares for the Audio Adapter that are set on the
steps 2 to 4 is installed on your CLIÉ handheld.

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Listening to Audio Files
Memory Stick is required for playing back audio files with Audio
Player for Adapter.
Operation overview
Follow the procedure mentioned below:
1Follow the procedure mentioned on page 7 and 8 to install the
necessary software onto your computer and CLIÉhandheld.
2Prepare to transfer to your computer.
3Move the audio files from your computer to the Memory Stick on
your CLIÉhandheld.
4Connect the Audio Adapter.
5Start up and operate the Audio Player for Adapter application on
your CLIÉhandheld.
Preparing your computer
The Audio Adapter provides playback of MP3-format audio data only.
Special software is required for managing or creating MP3-format
audio files on your computer. Use commercially available
MP3-compatible audio management software, or the RealJukebox for
Sony software provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
* RealJukebox is a product of RealNetworks, Inc.
●How to convert audio CD data to MP3-format data using the
supplied RealJukebox for Sony software.
Use RealJukebox for Sony software to convert data on an audio CD to
the MP3-format and register the data to a playlist on the hard disk.
1Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows
desktop, or click [Start], point to “Programs”, “Real”,
“RealJukebox”, then click “RealJukebox”.
RealJukebox starts up.
When you start up the RealJukebox software for the first time, the
Settings screen appears. Follow the procedure for setup. For more
information, refer to the online manual for Audio Player for
Adapter.
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2Make the following settings on the main window of
RealJukebox.
These settings are required for first-time use only.
1Click “Tools” and “Preferences” on the menu bar, and select
“Audio Quality.”
• Select “MP3 Audio” under “Select a Format.”
• Select “96 kbps Stereo” under “Select a Quality Level.”
• Click for “Secure my Music Files when encoding” under
“Secure Files” to uncheck it.
The copyright warning window appears.
2Read the copyright warning window carefully, and click the
radio button for “I accept the above terms” to check it.
3Click “OK.”
3Insert the audio CD with the data to be converted to
MP3-format in the CD-ROM drive.
The “Auto-record” dialog box appears.
4Click “Yes, record the CD now”, then click [OK].
Recording starts.
When recording is completed, MP3-format audio data is saved to
the folder at C:\My Music\(Artist’s name)\(CD Title).
To cancel the recording, click .
Notes
• If you have purchased commercially available MP3-compatible audio
management software, refer to the manual or help files for that software.
• Some MP3 formats are not supported for successful playback depending on
the audio management software.
Transferring audio files to the Memory Stick on
your CLIÉ handheld from your computer
1Make sure the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick
media is not in the LOCK position, then insert the media
into the Memory Stick slot on your CLIÉ handheld.
2Turn the Jog Dial navigator on the home screen of your
CLIÉ handheld to select the “AudioPlayer” icon, then
press the Jog Dial navigator.
You can also start up Audio Player for Adapter by tapping the
“AudioPlayer” icon.
Audio Player for Adapter starts up.

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3Using the USB cable or the cradle which comes with the
CLIÉhandheld, attach your CLIÉhandheld to your
computer.
4Tap , “Options”, then “Transfer”consecutively.
Audio Player for Adapter changes to Transfer mode.
5Double-click the “My Computer”icon on your Windows
desktop.
Your CLIÉhandheld in Transfer mode appears as a removable
drive in the “My Computer”window.
6Double-click the “Removable Drive”icon.
7Double-click the “PALM”, “PROGRAMS”, then
“MSAUDIO”folders.
If these folders do not exist, create them on the Memory Stick
media using Windows Explorer. Make sure that the Memory Stick
media has sufficient capacity.
8Drag and drop the MP3-format audio files (to be played
back on your CLIÉhandheld) into the folder you opened
in step 7.
Notes
•Do not exit or operate HotSync while transferring music data (while Memory
Stick lamp is flashing).
•For information on transferring MP3-format audio files to your CLIÉ
handheld, see the online manual for Audio Player for Adapter.
•If the automatic shut-off function of your CLIÉhandheld is activated in the
middle of the above steps, the connection between the CLIÉhandheld and
your computer is interrupted. Turn on the CLIÉhandheld once again and exit
the Transfer mode, and then follow the step 4 on the previous page to re-enter
the Transfer mode.
You can also use the Memory Stick slot on your
computer
For more information, refer to the online manual for Audio Player for
Adapter.

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Connecting the Audio Adapter
1Connect the headphones to the headphones jack on the
adapter.
2Connect the Audio Adapter to the Interface connector on
your CLIÉhandheld.
Notes
•Do not connect any equipment that is connected to other equipment, such as
an amplifier, to the headphones jack on this adapter. Such a connection may
cause the CLIÉhandheld to malfunction.
•Do not apply strong shock to the connector while using. This action may cause
malfunction.
Disconnecting the Audio Adapter
Press and hold down the lock release button on the Audio Adapter to
removethe adapter.
Wearing the headphones
Insert the ear piece with the “R”mark in your right ear, and the other
with the “L”mark in your left ear.

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Using Audio Player for Adapter application on
your CLIÉ handheld
Audio Player for Adapter allows you to play back audio files. Before
starting playback, be sure the battery is fully charged.
Notes
• The automatic shut-off function of your CLIÉ handheld is disabled during
playback.
• Playback automatically stops when battery power becomes low; however, you
can still use other software applications such as Memo Pad or Adress Book.
Make sure to recharge the battery as soon as possible before it is completely
drained.
• When Audio Player for Adapter or gMovie is starting up, Beam Transfer is
not possible. “Beam Receive” under “Preferences” may be set to OFF, in some
cases.
1Insert the media into the Memory Stick slot on your CLIÉ
handheld.
2Turn the Jog Dial navigator on the home screen of your
CLIÉ handheld to select the “AudioPlayer” icon, and then
press the Jog Dial navigator to start up Audio Player.
You can also tap the “AudioPlayer” icon to start up the software.
Audio Player for Adapter starts and loads the music data from the
Memory Stick media.
Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the data is being
loaded (also while the Memory Stick lamp on your CLIÉ handheld
is flashing). Otherwise, the data may be destroyed or corrupted, or
the CLIÉ handheld may malfunction.
Notes
• When the built-in battery power in the CLIÉ handheld is not charged
sufficiently, the malfunctions may occur. For example, the Audio Player for
Adapter does not start up or operate, or the power is turned off suddenly
while using. Be sure to charge the battery sufficiently before using.
• Depending on the number of music selections stored on the Memory Stick
media, it may take some time to load the music data. All Audio Player for
Adapter operations are disabled while the data is being loaded. This is not a
malfunction.
3Tap .
Playback starts from the first music selection.
During playback, the music data that you loaded with
RealJukebox for Sony software or your MP3-compatible audio
management software is displayed. (Continued)

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Playback automatically stops at the end of the last music selection.
To stop playback
Tap .
Other operations
To pause Tap .
To go to the beginning of the
current track
Tap .
To go to the beginning of
previous tracks
Tap twice or more.
To go to the beginning of the
next track
Tap .
To go to the beginning of later
tracks
Tap twice or more.
To rewind Press and hold .
To fast forward Press and hold .
To adjust the volume
You can adjust the volume by one of the three following ways.
•Tap or .
•Turn the Jog Dial navigator*.
•Press the scroll button on your CLIÉhandheld.
* If it is set to adjust volume in the “Select JOG Func”in the menu of Audio
Player for Adapter, see the online manual of Audio Player for Adapter for
more information.
To minimize sound leakage (volume limiter,
AVLS*)
Tap to change it to .

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* AVLS, which stands for “Automatic Volume Limiter System”, limits the
volume, to minimize sound leakage, damage to your hearing, and potential
danger caused by your inability to hear surrounding sounds.
Playing audio files with the Audio Adapter
If you turn off your CLIÉhandheld while Audio Player for Adapter is
running, you can start playback of songs by just pressing the playback
button. Otherwise, turn on your CLIÉhandheld and start Audio Player
for Adapter, and then follow this procedure:
1Connect the Audio Adapter to your CLIÉhandheld.
2Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick
slot.
3Connect the headphones.
4Press Non the Audio Adapter.
Playback starts from the first song.
Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end.
To stop playback
Press xon the Audio Adapter.
Note
If playback does not start even when you press Non the Audio Adapter, hold
Ndown again for a few seconds.
(Continued)
Volume adjustment button
./> button
N/x button

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To perform the following operations
Pause Press x.
Go to the beginning of the
current track
Press ..
Go to previous tracks Press .repeatedly.
Go to the beginning of the next
track
Press >.
Go to the beginning of
succeeding tracks
Press >repeatedly.
HOLD switch
To rewind Press .and hold.
To fast forward Press >and hold.
Adjust the volume Press + or –.
Locking the controls (Hold)
To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you
carry the player, use the HOLD function.
Slide the HOLD switch of the Audio Adapter to ON (see
the illustration below).
None of the controls on the Audio Adapter will operate.
Even if you set the HOLD switch on the Audio Adapter to ON, you
can control your CLIÉhandheld with its own buttons.
ON

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Using the online manual for Audio Player for
Adapter
Detailed information on Audio Player for Adapter is available in the
online manual provided on the supplied CD-ROM. To view the online
manual, Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
The installation screen automatically appears.
2Click [Manuals…].
The [Manuals] folder appears.
3Double-click “Audio Player for Adapter Manual.pdf.“
The online manual appears.
When Acrobat Reader is not installed
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
2Click [Exit].
3Double-click the [My computer] icon on your Windows
desktop.
4Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon and select [Open] in
the shortcut menu.
5Double-click the “pc”folder.
6Double-click the “Acrobat”folder.
7Double-click “ar500enu.exe.”

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Watching Movies with Audio Sound
Operation overview
Follow the procedure mentioned below:
1Follow the procedure mentioned on page 7 and 8 to install the
necessary software onto your computer and CLIÉhandheld.
2Transfer movies from your computer to your CLIÉhandheld.
3Connect the Audio Adapter.
4Start up and operate the gMovie application on your CLIÉhandheld.
Transferring movies to your CLIÉhandheld from
your computer
Prepare the movies that you want to watch on your CLIÉhandheld and
transfer them to the CLIÉhandheld using the HotSync function.
1Start PictureGear Ver. 4.4 Lite on your computer.
For more information, refer to the online manual for gMovie.
2Click to select the slides (movie files) that you want to
transfer to your CLIÉhandheld.
You can select multiple the slides by pressing down the Ctrl or
Shift key while clicking on each still.
3From the “File”menu, select “Output services,”and then
“Install the image during the next HotSync.”
The ”Install the image during the next HotSync”window appears.
4Click Vto display the user’s name list, and select the one
for the CLIÉhandheld to which you wish to transfer
movies.
If necessary, click [Movie settings] and specify the size and the
compression rate of the movies in the “Detailed settings for CLIÉ
handheld movies”dialogbox.
5Click [OK].
The selected movies and the transfer destination are registered to
PictureGear Ver. 4.4 Lite.

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6Attach your CLIÉhandheld to your computer with the
cradle or USB cable, then press the HotSync button on
the cradle or tap in the home screen on your CLIÉ
handheld for HotSync operation.
The registered movies are automatically transferred to the CLIÉ
handheld of the selected user.
Transferring movies to Memory Stick media
You can also transfer movies in CLIÉ-compatible format to the Memory
Stick which is inserted to the Memory Stick drive on your computer.
Select “Output CLIE format file to Memory Stick”in step 2 in the above
procedure.
Once movies are stored on the Memory Stick media, you can enjoy
them on your CLIÉhandheld at any time .
Connecting the Audio Adapter
See page 12 and connect it.
Using gMovie application on your CLIÉhandheld
Follow the steps below to play back movies transferred to your CLIÉ
handheld.
1Turn the Jog Dial navigator on the home screen of your
CLIÉhandheld to select the “gMovie”icon and press the
Jog Dial navigator to start up gMovie.
You can also tap the “gMovie”icon to start up the software.
gMovie starts up and the movie list screen appears.
2Tap the movie in the list that you want to watch.
Playback of the selected movie starts.
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To pause playback
Tap .
To restart playback, tap .
To adjust the volume
To lower the volume, tap the left end of .
To raise the volume, tap the right end of .
To return to the movie list screen
Tap in the top right corner of the screen.
To play back the next movie
Tap in the top right corner of the screen.
To play back the previous movie
Tap in the top right corner of the screen.
To play back movies one after another
(continuous playback)
Press in the top right corner of the screen with the stylus for at least 1
second.
The icon turns into , and movies are played back one after another.
To resume normal playback, press with the stylus for at least 1
second.
To delete a movie
1Play back the movie that you want to delete and tap .
2Tap “Delete”.
3Tap [OK].
The selected movie is deleted and the movie list screen appears.
Notes
•When this adapter is connected to your CLIÉhandheld, some movie files with
audio sound may not play back smoothly compared with the situation you do
not connect it. This is not malfunction.
•When the built-in battery is not charged sufficiently, it may occur the
situations as follows. Be sure to charge the battery sufficiently before using.
–Audio sound cannot play back.
–The audio sound icon does not appear in the screen.
–Busy lamp on the Audio Adapter does not light.
–The manual operation buttons on the Audio Adapter are deactivated.