Sony Walkman NWZ-A726 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
NWZ-A726/ A728/ A729
About the Manual
•Quick Start Guide: Explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a
computer, and to transfer them to the player.
•
Operation Guide (PDF file): Explains advanced features of the player and offers troubleshooting
information.
•Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems.
•Precautions: Explains important notes to prevent accidents.
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 3-299-382-11 (1)

[ill Display
[§] VOL +/- button
[Z] HOLD switch
rnJ OPTION/PWR OFF button
Displays the option menu. If you press and
hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, screen
turns offand the player enters standby mode.
If the standby mode
is retained for about a
day, the player turns offcompletely
automatically.
lID Strap hole
lIQJ RESET button
Resets the player when you press the RESET
button with asmall pin, etc.
ITIJ Accessory hole (type I)
Used to attach the supplied stand or the
optional accessories.
<4/ .. buttons
~ Headphonejack
~ WM·PORT jack
Use this jack to connect the supplied USB
cable, or optional peripheral devices.
@] 5-way button
Press the ~II button to start playback. Press
the
~II button to confirm after selecting an
item with the ./~/<4/" button.
Front
2
3
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[] BACK/HOME button
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.
Parts and Controls
Fully charged
About 3 hours
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Charging
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Make sure that the OS is Windows XP
(Service Pack 2or later) or Windows Vista,
and the installed Windows Media Player
version on your computer is 10 or 11.
The player's battery is recharged while the
player is connected to arunning computer.
Before Connecting the
Player to Your Computer
Charging the Battery
DStand (1)
Please check the accessories in the package.
DHeadphones (1)
DEarbuds (Size S, L)* (1)
D USB cable (1)
DAttachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the
optional cradle, etc.
*For details about changing the size ofthe
earbuds, refer
to "Supplied Accessories" in the
Operation Guide (PDF
file).
DCD-ROM (1)
-MP3 Conversion Tool
-Media Manager for WALKMAN
-Windows Media Player 11
-Operation Guide (PDF file)
DQuick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
Supplied Accessories

About the Home menu
Installing the Operation Guide and Software
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The Home menu is
the starting point to play audio, search for songs, change settings, etc.
You can install the Operation Guide (PDF file) and software from the supplied CD-ROM
following the steps below. When installing, it
is required to log on your computer as an
administrator.
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Operation Guide].
To view the Operation Guide (PDF file)
After installation is completed, aicon appears on the desktop. You can view the Operation
Guide by clicking
the~~:!"" icon. For details about how to use or set player functions, refer to the
Operation Guide (PDp'fije) ifnecessary.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The install wizard will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 When the install menu appears, click on the item to install on the left
side, and then click the [Install] button on the right lower side of the
screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you install the Operation Guide (PDF file), select
-
• To view the Operation Guide, you need Adobe Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software. Adobe
Reader can be downloaded from the Internet for free.
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Initial Search
Photo Library
Press and hold the BACKIHOME button to
go to the Home menu.

About the bundled software
Transferring Data
2nd
3rd
1st
Photo
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PICTURES' PICTURE
f-------l
Data hierarchy of "PICTURES" is the same
as the "PICTURE" folder.
Video
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7th
Music
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MUSIC
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Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following illustrations.
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer.
You
can also transfer data using the bundled software.
Windows
Media'"
Plays
Windows Media Player 11
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (jPEG)
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. For details on
operation, refer to the Help
of the software or visit the following website.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Media Manager for WALKMAN
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AACl, WAV), Photo (jPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile,
AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS Feed (music, video)
Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos
or videos from the computer to the player
and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can also subscribe to
RSS feeds and
transfer the music
or video files that have been downloaded from RSS channels.
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.
*' DRM files are not compatible.
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•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.
Ifyou 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, make sure to check whether your software or service
corresponds to Windows Media Player
11.
MP3 Conversion Tool
MP3 Conversion Tool converts ATRAC audio data to MP3 data.
Getting Data
To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos
from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from adigital camera, or video data from a
video
camera to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need
to use appropriate software.
Transferable files
Music: MP3, WMA, AAC*, Linear PCM
Video: MPEG-4, AVe (H.264/AVC)
Photo: /PEG
.Copyright protected AAC files cannot be played back.

Safety Information
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, 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.
Notice for users
•The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission
of the copyright holders.
•Sony
is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of
the player or computer.
•The ability to display the languages on the bundled software will
depend on the installed as on
your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed as
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 bundled software.
-User-created characters and some special characters
may not be displayed.
•Depending
on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed
properly on device. This
is due to:
- The capacity ofthe connected player.
- The player is not functioning normally.
-Content information
is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record them in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
in the spaces whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _
Serial No. _
For the latest information
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
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/

SONY
Operation
Symptom
Page numbers in parentheses refer to pages of "Operation Guide (PDF):'
Cause/Remedy
There is no sound.
•The volume level is set to zero.
~ Turn the volume up (& page 10).
•The
headphone jack is not connected properly.
~ Connect the headphone jack properly (Gf' page 10).
•The
headphone plug is dirty.
~ Clean the headphone plug with asoft dry cloth.
•No songs
or video files are stored on the player.
-+ Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos
from the computer.
Troubleshooting
•The maximum number of files that can be displayed is reached. The maximum
number
of files is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum
number
of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list.
.. Delete unnecessary data.
•Data was placed in
the wrong location by dragging and dropping.
-+ Place the data in the correct place by dragging and dropping (w page 24).
•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 24).
•Transferred files are
not in aplayable format. For details, see "Supported file
format"
of "Specifications" (Gf' page 126).
.. Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software.
•The battery is consumed.
~ Charge the battery fully (Gf' page 21).
~ If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET
button to reset the player (@?page 101).
•No data
is stored on the player.
-+ Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the
computer.
•Transferred files are not in aplayable format. For details, see "Supported
file
format" of "Specifications" (@,page 126).
-+ Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.
~ Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format (@?page 126) .
.. Photos may not be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format (@i'
page 126).
•
You are placing audio MP4 files in avideo folder by dragging and dropping.
~ Place them in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping.
•The playback limitation period
of the song has expired due to subscription
conditions, etc.
.. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot be played back.
Update
them using the software used for transferring.
•After dragging
and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not
correspond to the player (Gf' page 24).
• A device emitting radio signals, such
as amobile phone is being used near the player.
.. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.
•Music data
imported from CDs, etc., is damaged.
.. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to
your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage.
•Transferred files are
not in aplayable format. For details, see "Supported file
format"
of "Specifications" (Gf' page 126).
.. Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.
.. Some songs may not play back, depending on certain file specifications.
•"Playback Range" (Gf' page 46)
is set to "Selected Range:'
~ Change the playback range setting.
•The audio files are
not in folders under the "MUSIC" folder.
~ Place them in folders under the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping.
•
You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player.
.. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.
Noise is
generated.
Transferred data is
not displayed in its
list.
Data cannot be
deleted on the player.
No data is played.
Songs are played back
within alimited playback
range only, such
as
within one album.
When "All Songs" or
"Album" is selected,
all
the songs will
appear, but some
songs will not appear
when "Folder" is
selected.
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Try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following
troubleshootingtables, andtryanycorrectiveactions listed.
For details on how to operate, see "Operation Guide (PDF file):'
2Connect the player to yourcomputer to charge the battery.
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.
3Press the RESET button with asmall pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player,
stored data and settings on the player may be deleted.
4Check the information about the issue in
the Help of each software.
5Lookfor 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,
consultyour
nearest Sonydealer.

Symptom
~VPT(Surround)"
setting or "ClearStereo"
function
is not effective.
Cannot set' the video.
but can hear it.
Buttons do not work.
Playbackdoes not
stop.
The playerdoes not
work.
Transferred
data
cannot be found.
The volume is not
loud enough.
There is no
sound
from the right channel
of the headphones.
Or the right channel
sound is heard from both
sides ofthe headphones.
Playback has stopped
suddenly.
Thumbnails are not
displar ed .
Cover art is not
displayed.
The player cannot
format.
ClIuseJRernedy
•When outputting to external audio speakers using the optional cradle, "VPT(Surround)"
settings and the "Clear Stereo" function may not be effective because the player is
designed for compatible headphones only. This is not amalfunction.
•The file is a.3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.)
•The video file is
not in avideo folder.
~ Place the video files in avideo (older by dragging and dropping.
•The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD pOSition.
-+ Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position (@,page II).
•The player contains moisture condensation.
-+ \rVail afew hours to let the player dry.
•The
remaining battery power is low or insufficient.
-+ Charge the battery by connecting the player to arunning computer (@'page21).
-+ If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to
reset the player (@' page 10 I).
•While "Connecting" is being displayed, you cannot operate the player.
-+ Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player.
•With this player, there
is no difference between stopping and pausing. When you
press
the"" button, II appears and playback pauses/stops.
•The remaining battery power
is insufficient.
-+ Charge the battery by connecting the player to arunning computer (@"page21).
-+ Ifyou charge the battery and nothing changes. press the RESET button to
reset the player (@'page 101).
•The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.
-+ Format the built-in flash memory on the player (@' page 92).
•The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being
transferred.
-+ Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash
memory on the player
(Gr page 92).
•After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels
do not
correspond to the player (@' page 24).
•Transferred files are not in aplayable format. For details, see "Supported file
format" of"Specifications" (@'page 126).
-+ Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.
-+ Songs or videos may not be played back, dependingon the file format (@' page 126).
-+ Photos may not be dispiared, depending on the file size or the file format (@' page 126).
•''AVLS (Volume Limit)" is enabled.
-+ Disable "AVLS (Volume Limit)" (@'page81).
•The headphone jack is not fully inserted.
-+ Ifthe headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output
properly. Insert the connecting pin
of the headphones into the jack until it
clicks (@,page 10).
•The remaining battery power is insufficient.
~ Charge the battery by connecting the player to arunning computer (w page 21).
•The songs or video files that cannot be played are played.
~ Play back the other song or video files.
•Songs 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.
~ Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer
capable software.
•Thumbnail name does not match its video file, or the video file is not in the
correct location.
~ Place aJPEG file of the same name as the video file into the folder under the
"VIDEO" foider.
•Ifthe photos do not have thumbnails that arc complied with Exif file format, the
thumbnails cannot be displayed.
~ Retransfer the photos using supplied Media Manager for WALKMAN.
•Cover art information
is not included with the data.
~ The cover art only appears ifthe cover art information is included.
You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player II, or another
transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer
to the Help
or maker of the software.
•Some cover art
is not displayed, depending on its file format.
•The remaining battery
is low or insufficient.
-+ Charge the battery by connecting the player to arunning computer (@" page 21).
Symptom
The player's power
was inadvertently
turned off, and then
on again.
The player does Dot
work properly.
Display
Symptom
"0" appears for a
title.
"Unknown» is
displared for an album
or artist name, etc.
Garbled
characters
are displayed.
The screen darkens
while displaying a
photo.
The screen turns off.
Amessage appears.
C<tuselRemedy
•Ifamalfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on again automatically.
•The computer
is started or restarted while the player is connected to it.
~ Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player. Disconnect the
player when you start
or restart the computer.
Cause/Remedy
•Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title.
~ Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you used to
transfer
or Windows Explorer.
•The data has no data information, such as an album
or artist name, etc.
•The wrong language
is selected.
-+ Correct the setting of "Language SeDings" (@,page94), and then transfer data to
the player again.
•There was no operation attempted for the time selected in "Screensaver Timing"
(@' page 84).
~ Press any button.
•There was no operation attempted for more than 3minutes while the player was
in the pause mode.
~ Press any button.
•There was no operation attempted for the period you set in "Screensaver
Timing" when "Screensaver"
is set to "Blank" (Gr page 84).
~ Press any button.
~ Set "Screensaver" to other than uBlank."
•"On-Hold Display"
is set to "No."
~ Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position (@" page 11).
-+ Set "On-Hold Display" to '·Yes" (@'page67). You can play back avideo even
when the HOLD funclion is activated.
•See the "Messages" (@' page 113).
See reverse side. --""'-

Power
Page numbers in parentheses refer to pages of "Operation Guide (PDF):'
Symptom Causelllemedy
Connection with a computer
•There is not enough free space in the built·in flash memory.
~ Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space.
•Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player.
~ If data 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.
• You cannot delete or rename the "MUSIC;' "MP_ROOT;' "VIDEO;'
"PICTURES" and "PICTURE" folders.
• A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.
~ Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
•The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
• A USB hub is being used.
~ Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to
your computer using the supplied USB cable.
•The USB port on your computer may have aproblem. Connect the player to
another USB port on your computer.
•Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This
happens to protect data information.
~ Disconnect the player, then reconnect it.
• If you 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.
-+ Install Windows Media Player II from the supplied CD-ROM, then transfer
files by dragging and dropping again. Before installing the supplied Windows
Media Player lIon 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/
•The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
•There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
~ Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space.
•Songs with alimited 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.
•Abnormal data exists on the player.
~ Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash
memory on the player (ew page 92).
•The data may be damaged.
~ Delete 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.
•Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded.
~ Delete unnecessary data.
• You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v files on acomputer that
already has Windows Media Player 10 installed.
-+ Install Windows Media Player II from the supplied CD-ROM.
•
If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the
transfer is not made, refer to the manufacturer.
•The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable. and then reconnect it.
-+ Use the supplied USB cable.
• A USB hub is being used.
-+ Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to
your computer using the supplied USB cable.
•The computer is running another software other than the one used for
transferring.
-+ Disconnect the USB cable, wait afew minutes, and reconnect it. Ifthe
problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then
reconnect the USB cable.
•"Connecting" may not appear on the player, depending on the software
environment that is running on your computer.
~ Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer.
•Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to an update of
the Windows operating system.
The player becomes
unstable while it is
connected to the
computer.
Data cannot be
transferred to the
player from your
computer.
Only asmall amount
of data can be
transferred to the
player.
You cannot delete or
rename the folders.
The player is not
recognized by the
computer when it is
connected to the
computer.
MP3 Conversion Tool
or Media Manager for
WALKMAN does not
start up.
"Connecting" does
not appear when
connected to the
computer with the
supplied USB cable.
Not supported by the following environments:
- Personally constructed computers or
operating systems
- An environment that is an upgrade of the
original manufacturer-installed operating
system
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
We do not guarantee operation for all
computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.
•Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0,
QuickTime 7.2, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows
Media Player 1I recommended. Some
computers that already have Windows
Media Player to installed may encounter file
limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be
transferred by dragging and dropping.).
• Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be
installed.
• Broadband Internet connection is required to
use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to
visit the web site.
• If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is
needed to reach full charge.
•The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
-+ Use the supplied USB cable.
•The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5°C (41°F)
to 35°C (95 OF).
~ Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95 OF).
•"file computer is not on.
~ Turn on the computer.
•Your computer has entered sleep or hibernation status.
~ Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.
• To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off.
~ Press any button to turn the player on.
•The operating temperature is below 5°C (41°F).
~ Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a
malfunction.
•Battery charging time is not sufficient.
~ Charge the battery until gappears.
• By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to
save the battery power and use the player for alonger time (@"page96).
• You have not used the player for aprolonged period.
~ The efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and
discharging it.
• When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the
battery fully, the battery should be replaced.
~ Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•
Copyright-protected contents are played.
~ When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.
CauselRemedy
Battery life is short.
The player turns off
automatically.
Charging completes
very quickly.
The player cannot
charge the battery.
Symptom
The following minimum system requirements for the player are needed.
System Requirements
• Computer
IBM PCIAT or compatible computer
preinstalled with the following Windows
operating systems":
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2
or later) I Windows XP Professional (Service
Pack 2
or later) I Windows Visla Home Basic
/ Windows Vista Home Premium I Windows
Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
•Excluding as Versions
not supported by
Microsoft.
• CPU: Pentium 41.0 GHz or higher
•RAM: 512 MB or more
• Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available
space
•Display:
-Screen Resolution: 800 x600 pixels
(or
higher) (recommended 1,024 x768 or
higher)
-Colors: 8bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD
playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs, a CD- RlRW drive is
required.
• Sound board
•USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

Other
Symptom
There is no beep
sound when the
player is operated.
The player gets warm.
The screen turns on
whenever songs
change.
The
date and time
have been reset.
causelRemedy
•"Beep Settings" is set to "Off."
-+ Set "Beep Settings" to "On" «(jY page 82).
•The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle. or
another device.
•The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging.
The player also may get warm when alarge amount ofdata is transferred. This
behavior is normal and not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to
allow it to cool down.
•"New Song Pop Up" is set to "On:'
-+ Set "New Song Pop Up" to "Off" «(jY page 40).
•
If you left the player for awhile with the battery used up, the date and time may
be reset. This is not amalfunction. Charge the battery until gappears on the
screen and set the date and time again (ejr page 86).
To initialize (format) the player
Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the Menu mode on
this player following the procedure below. (Check all contents before
formatting
as all data stored will be erased.)
1Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode
until the Home menu appears.
2Select @(Settings)-"Common Settings"-"Format"-"Yes" -
"Yes;' in
this order.
Press the .... /T 1<t4/~ button to select the item, and then press the ~II
button to confirm.
After selecting
"Yes" and confirming, "Formatting .. :' appears and
formatting starts. When formatting is complete, "Memory
formatted:' appears.