Sony FL-N01 Reference guide

Help Guide
Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
The following explains how to use FL-N01. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
About the Future Lab Program N application
Use the app to setup FL-N01.
Click here for more information about installing the app on your smartphone.
What is FL-N01?
Concept
Flow of operations to begin FL-N01
Parts and Controls
Packaged contents
Getting Started
Charge
Charging
Checking the battery level
Power on/Power off

Initial Setup
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
How to wear
Wearing FL-N01
Using Open-ear earphones
Voice Control
What is voice control?
How to control FL-N01
Music
Listening to music
What you can do with device mode and streaming mode
Personalized Radio service
What is Personalized Radio service?
Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically
Acquiring Personalized Radio service
About segments on Personalized Radio service
Camera
Taking a still image
Taking photos at intervals
Taking continuous photos
Taking a video
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)
Settings
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”
Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app
PC connection

Connecting to a computer
Connecting to a computer
Transferring music using a computer
Transferring music using Explorer/Finder
Deleting music using Explorer/Finder
Checking photos stored on the built-in memory
Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01
Information
Specifications
About the indicators
Specifications
Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01
Voice command/Natural speech list
General voice command
Voice command on music
Voice command on camera
Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties
Notes on recognition technologies
Notes on recognition technologies
Precautions
Precautions
Updating FL-N01
Updating FL-N01
Copyrights and trademarks
Copyrights and trademarks
Troubleshooting
What you can do to solve a problem
What you can do to solve a problem

Power
FL-N01 is not turned on.
It takes time to power on FL-N01.
FL-N01 cannot be operated even though it is turned on.
FL-N01 turned off unexpectedly.
Charging
Charging cannot be done.
FL-N01 cannot be recognized by a computer.
The rechargeable battery life is short.
Sound
No sound
Low sound level
Distorted sound from FL-N01
Sound skips frequently during playback.
Volume changes on its own.
Bluetooth
Pairing cannot be done.
How can I delete the pairing information?
Unable to connect FL-N01 to a smartphone with one-touch connection (NFC)
Voice control
The wake-up phrase "Listen up Nigel" cannot be recognized by FL-N01.
The voice command function does not work well.
FL-N01 does not react correctly even though you have sent a voice command.
Music
You cannot play the music files transferred to FL-N01.
Music files on your smartphone cannot be played back.
Personalized Radio Service
FL-N01 does not deliver information / FL-N01 does not respond to the voice command.

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FL-N01 delivers inappropriate information.
The route on the activity log is not correct.
FL-N01 does not deliver information based on the current location.
FL-N01 does not read out the latest SMS even though telling FL-N01 “Start SMS.”
When using Activity Log, Live Segments does not start.
Information that FL-N01 announces is inaccurate when using Activity Logs with Live Segments.
Camera
Photos and videos taken by FL-N01 cannot be played back on a smartphone.
Video shooting stopped in the middle.
How can I disable the shutter sound of FL-N01?
FL-N01 is unable to take a photo/video.
How can I adjust the camera angle?
Computer
The computer does not recognize FL-N01.
The music files cannot be transferred to FL-N01 from a computer.
The latest system software cannot be installed on FL-N01.
Others
A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in the washing machine.
FL-N01 becomes hot.
I lost FL-N01.
I lost both FL-N01 and the smartphone.

Table Of Contents
Help Guide FL-N01 i..........................................................................................................................
What is FL-N01? i..............................................................................................................................
Concept 2..........................................................................................................................................
Flow of operations to begin FL-N01 3...............................................................................................
Parts and Controls 4..........................................................................................................................
Packaged contents 6.........................................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
Charge i.............................................................................................................................................
Charging 7...................................................................................................................................
Checking the battery level 9........................................................................................................
Power on/Power off 12................................................................................................................
Initial Setup ii.....................................................................................................................................
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app 1..............................................................................
Items of Initial Setup (Android) 13...............................................................................................
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) 17................................................................................................
How to wear ii....................................................................................................................................
Wearing FL-N01 20.....................................................................................................................
Using Open-ear earphones 21....................................................................................................
Voice Control ii..................................................................................................................................
What is voice control? 24..................................................................................................................
How to control FL-N01 25..................................................................................................................
Music ii...............................................................................................................................................
Listening to music 29.........................................................................................................................
What you can do with device mode and streaming mode 32............................................................
Personalized Radio service ii............................................................................................................
What is Personalized Radio service? 35...........................................................................................
Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically 37...................................................................
Acquiring Personalized Radio service 39..........................................................................................
About segments on Personalized Radio service 43..........................................................................
Camera ii...........................................................................................................................................
Taking a still image 45.......................................................................................................................
Taking photos at intervals 48.............................................................................................................
Taking continuous photos 51.............................................................................................................
Taking a video 54..............................................................................................................................
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap) 57....................................................................
Settings ii...........................................................................................................................................
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” 59...................................................
Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app 62........................................
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PC connection ii.................................................................................................................................
Connecting to a computer iii..............................................................................................................
Connecting to a computer 67......................................................................................................
Transferring music using a computer iii.............................................................................................
Transferring music using Explorer/Finder 69...............................................................................
Deleting music using Explorer/Finder 71.....................................................................................
Checking photos stored on the built-in memory iii.............................................................................
Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01 72.....................
Information iii.....................................................................................................................................
Specifications iii.................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 73................................................................................................................
Specifications 76.........................................................................................................................
Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01 79.................................................................................
Voice command/Natural speech list iii...............................................................................................
General voice command 80.........................................................................................................
Voice command on music 82......................................................................................................
Voice command on camera 83....................................................................................................
Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service 84...........................................
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties 88............................................................
Notes on recognition technologies iii.................................................................................................
Notes on recognition technologies 89.........................................................................................
Precautions iii....................................................................................................................................
Precautions 90.............................................................................................................................
Updating FL-N01 iii............................................................................................................................
Updating FL-N01 94....................................................................................................................
Copyrights and trademarks iii............................................................................................................
Copyrights and trademarks 95....................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iii.............................................................................................................................
What you can do to solve a problem iii..............................................................................................
What you can do to solve a problem 96......................................................................................
Power iv.............................................................................................................................................
FL-N01 is not turned on. 97.........................................................................................................
It takes time to power on FL-N01. 98..........................................................................................
FL-N01 cannot be operated even though it is turned on. 99.......................................................
FL-N01 turned off unexpectedly. 100..........................................................................................
Charging iv........................................................................................................................................
Charging cannot be done. 101....................................................................................................
FL-N01 cannot be recognized by a computer. 102.....................................................................
The rechargeable battery life is short. 103..................................................................................
Sound iv.............................................................................................................................................
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No sound 104..............................................................................................................................
Low sound level 105....................................................................................................................
Distorted sound from FL-N01 106...............................................................................................
Sound skips frequently during playback. 107..............................................................................
Volume changes on its own. 108.................................................................................................
Bluetooth iv........................................................................................................................................
Pairing cannot be done. 109........................................................................................................
How can I delete the pairing information? 110............................................................................
Unable to connect FL-N01 to a smartphone with one-touch connection (NFC) 111...................
Voice control iv..................................................................................................................................
The wake-up phrase "Listen up Nigel" cannot be recognized by FL-N01. 112...........................
The voice command function does not work well. 113................................................................
FL-N01 does not react correctly even though you have sent a voice
command. 114.............................................................................................................................
Music iv..............................................................................................................................................
You cannot play the music files transferred to FL-N01. 115........................................................
Music files on your smartphone cannot be played back. 116......................................................
Personalized Radio Service iv...........................................................................................................
FL-N01 does not deliver information / FL-N01 does not respond to the voice
command. 117.............................................................................................................................
FL-N01 delivers inappropriate information. 118..........................................................................
The route on the activity log is not correct. 119...........................................................................
FL-N01 does not deliver information based on the current location. 120....................................
FL-N01 does not read out the latest SMS even though telling FL-N01 “Start
SMS.” 121...................................................................................................................................
When using Activity Log, Live Segments does not start. 122......................................................
Information that FL-N01 announces is inaccurate when using Activity Logs
with Live Segments. 123.............................................................................................................
Camera v...........................................................................................................................................
Photos and videos taken by FL-N01 cannot be played back on a smartphone. 124..................
Video shooting stopped in the middle. 125..................................................................................
How can I disable the shutter sound of FL-N01? 126.................................................................
FL-N01 is unable to take a photo/video. 127...............................................................................
How can I adjust the camera angle? 128....................................................................................
Computer v........................................................................................................................................
The computer does not recognize FL-N01. 129..........................................................................
The music files cannot be transferred to FL-N01 from a computer. 130.....................................
The latest system software cannot be installed on FL-N01. 131.................................................
Others v.............................................................................................................................................
A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in
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A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in
the washing machine. 132...........................................................................................................
FL-N01 becomes hot. 133...........................................................................................................
I lost FL-N01. 134........................................................................................................................
I lost both FL-N01 and the smartphone. 135...............................................................................
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Help Guide
Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Settings of FL-N01 can be made on the "Future Lab Program N" app.
Related Topic
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
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Access Google Play™ or App Store to download and install the “Future Lab Program N” app on your
smartphone.
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Launch the app.
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Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.
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Help Guide
Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Concept
N is a Concept Prototype featuring a voice interaction system.
With ears open, hands free, and eyes no longer distracted by mobile displays, you can enjoy music and get up-to-the-minute
information on demand, promoting a more agreeable active lifestyle.
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Flow of operations to begin FL-N01
This is a simple explanation of the steps between purchasing and using FL-N01.
Related Topic
Charging
Power on/Power off
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
Wearing FL-N01
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Charge FL-N01.
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Power on FL-N01.
2
Install the “Future Lab Program N” app.
Download the “Future Lab Program N” app, a dedicated app for FL-N01, from App Store or Google Play onto your
smartphone, and then install.
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Start and setup the “Future Lab Program N” app.
Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.
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Wear FL-N01.
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Parts and Controls
FL-N01
Open-ear earphones
Custom button
1. Volume +/- button
The volume + button has a tactile dot.
2.
Voice input button
3. Indicator light
4. (power) button
5. Micro-USB port
6. Charge light
7. Tally light (Camera indicator)
8. Camera
9. (N-mark)
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Guide rings
1. Micro-USB connector
2.
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Packaged contents
After opening the package, check that all items in the list are included. If any items are missing, consult Sony Customer
Experience Center. Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.
FL-N01 (1)
Open-ear earphones (1)
Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 in.)) (1)
Printed documents
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Charging
FL-N01 contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge FL-N01 using the supplied micro-USB cable.
Battery life (when using the Bluetooth connection)
About 3.0 to 5.5 hours when playing back music files with the speakers on FL-N01
About 6.5 hours when playing back music files with the supplied Open-ear earphones
Recommended computer environment*2*3
Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7 SP1, Mac OS® X v10.11, Mac OS® X v10.10, Mac OS® X v10.9
Note
To protect the battery from high/low-temperature environments, charging may stop. Charging may also stop if it takes a long time. In this case, FL-
N01 tells you that the internal temperature of FL-N01 becomes hot, the indicator light flashes twice quickly, then FL-N01 will turn off. This is not a
malfunction. Change locations to where the ambient temperature is between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F). Then disconnect and reconnect
the supplied micro-USB cable, and charge FL-N01 again.
Even if you do not intend to use FL-N01 for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its performance.
Never use a device other than a computer to charge FL-N01, including commercially available AC adaptors, etc.
Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted
computer.
Make sure that the charge light lights up.
Charging is completed in about 2.5 hours*1 and the charge light goes off automatically.
1
Time required for charging the empty battery to its full capacity.
*1
There is no guarantee that all computers with the environment above work with FL-N01.
*2 A home-built computer is not supported.
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Related Topic
Connecting to a computer
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Checking the battery level
You can check the battery level by talking to FL-N01.
Set FL-N01 to ready for operation.
Select one of the following methods to set FL-N01 to ready for operation.
Tell FL-N01 “Listen up Nigel*1.”
*1Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
Press the voice input button on FL-N01.
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To cancel inputting voice command
After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.
You will hear a sound*2 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL-N01 is ready for operation.
*2Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Check battery."
You will hear a sound*3 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL-N01 has received your voice input.
When you hear the error sound*4 and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01
Check for the sound*2 that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.
Tell FL-N01 "What time is it?" again.
You do not need to go back to step .
When you hear the error sound*4 and "Failed to recognize." from FL-N01
Go back to step and try the procedures again.
*2Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
*3Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
*4Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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FL-N01 tells you the battery level.
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If you cannnot control FL-N01 well
See "How to control FL-N01" for details.
Hint
You can also check the battery level on the status screen of the “Future Lab Program N” app.
Related Topic
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”
How to control FL-N01
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