Sony Walkman NWZ-S715F User manual

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I ntrod uction 4
Supplied Accessories 5
Parts
and Controls 6
Using the Noise Canceling Function ''''_"''''_ .. " ''." .. ".'''' ""." ''.".''".",,'' .. 8
About the Home menu 9
Getting Started 11
Before Connecting the Player """" ".""."""."" "." " " " 11
Charging the Battery .. " "" " """""" "."" """ "".11
Turning the Player On and Off.""""."" .. " .. "" "" "." """"""""""""""" 12
Selecting the Display Language "" " " " .. """ 13
Installing the Operation Guide and Software """" .. "" """""""." """ ",, 14
Getti ng Data 17
Transferring Data 18
Playing Music 24
Playing Videos/Photos 26
Listening to FM Radio 28
Preca utions .. " " .. " ."" .. "" .. """"""""""" " " "" "."" ".,, ". " " 30
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:': >,Introduction . .
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Thank you for purchasing the NvVZ-S715F/S716F/S718F*.
To
begin using the player, first import music songs, videos and photos into your computer
and then transfer them to the player.
After transferring the data to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go.
.. Depending on the country/region in \\'hich Vall have purchased the playa, some models may
not be available.
Getting Started
(@? page 11) Getting Data (@' page 17)
Playing Data
Songs
Videos/Photos
(& page 24)
(@? page 26)
Transferring Data
(@' page 18)
About sample data*
The player is pre-installed with sample data. If you delete sample data, yOLl cannot restore it,
and we cannot supply any replacement data .
.. In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed.
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Please check the accessories in the package.
D Headphones (1)
DUSB cable (1)
D Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
D Attachment (1)
Use
when connecting the player to
the optional cradle, etc.
DCD-ROM*I *2 (1)
- MP3 Conversion Tool
-Nledia Nianager for WALKNIAN
-
Windows Nledia Player 11
- Operation Guide (PDF file)
D Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
*J 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 supplied
software may be different.
How to install the earbuds correctly
If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly,
low bass
sound may not be heard, or the
Noise Canceling function (&' page 8) may
not 'Nork. To enjoy better sound quality,
change the size of the earbuds or adjust the
earbud position to sit on your ears
comfortably and fit your ears snugly. At
purchase, Iv1 size earbuds are installed. If the
earbuds do not fit your ears, try one of the
other supplied sizes, S or L. When yOll
change the earbuds, turn to install them
firmly on the headphones to prevent the
ear bud from detaching and remaining in
vour ear.
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Front
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rn 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 (CW' page 9).
[2J 5-way button
Press the [>00 button to start playback.
Press
the [>00 button to confirn1 after
selecting an
item with the b./'V/<]/(> button.
vVhen using the up (b.), down (\7), left (<1)
or right ((» button with the 5-wav button
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press on the b./'V/<]/(> icon.
The 5-way button performs different
functions,
depending on the displayed
screens. For details, refer
to the «Plaver
Controls and Their Screens" of the '
Operation Guide (PDF file).
t'~':<"'·""'N'«C"N"~. [>u 0 (p Iay/ pa use I
I .""""1 confirm) button*2
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~ RESET button
Resets the player when you press the RESET
button with a small pin, etc.
@] WM-PORTjack
Use this jack to connect the supplied USB
cable, or optional peripheral devices, such
as supported accessories for the WIv1-PORT.
ffiJ NOISE CANCELING switch
By sliding the NOISE CANCELING switch
in the direction of the arrow [::>, the Noise
Canceling function is activated (@' page 8).
~ Headphonejack
For connecting the headphones. Insert the
jack pin until it clicks into place. If the
headphones are not connected properly, the
sound from the headphones may not sound
right.
[l] Strap hole
This is used to attach a strap (sold separately).
[ID 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.
[ID Display
The display may vary, depending on
functions. For details, refer to the Operation
Guide (PDF file).
[Q] VOL +*2/_ button
Adjusts the volume.
[1] OPTION/PWR OFF button*l
Displays the Option menu. If you press and
hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the
screen turns off and the player enters the
standby mode. If the standby mode is
retained for about aday, the player turns off
completely automatically (($ page 12).
*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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Using the Noise Canceling Function
By setting the NOISE CANCELING switch in the direction of the arrow [::::>, the ambient
noise can be reduced.
The Noise Canceling function is available only \\'hen Llsing the supplied headphones.
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the NOISE CANCELING switch in the direction of the arrow [::>.
In the "Now Playing" screen, _ appears on the right bottom of the screen .
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•The Noise Canceling function will not be etfective even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is set
in
the direction of the arrow c:> ifheadphones other than those supplied are used. In this case,
IJS.iOl is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

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About the Hot:rle_m~nu - - ~ - .. .
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME
button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point to play audio,
search for songs, change settings, etc.
Home
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Intelligent Shuffle
FM Radio
Initial Search
Photo Library
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Music Library
Video Library
Settings
Playlists
Plays back songs randomly.
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Plays FM radio (c? page 28).
Searches for songs, albums or artists by the initial letter.
Plays back photos on the player (@? page 26).
Plays back songs on the player (@? page 24).
Plays back videos on the player (@? page 26).
Sets functions, and player settings.
Plays back songs \vhich are registered in playlists.
~~ Now Playing Displays the "Now Playing" screen.
The method to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are explained
in the Operation Guide (PDF file). Also refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for more
infornlation about advanced features.
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Using the player control
Use the 5-way button to operate this player.
Press the 6.
(v /<J/[> button to select the item in the menu, and then press the C>OO button to
can firm. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK/HOME button. If you press and
hold the 1>00 button, the screen returns to the Home menu.
For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting JJ (Music Library) on the
Home menu, the menu changes as follows.
r---~ C .... H_o_m_e_m_e_n_u __ ..,) --, Select [.I (Music Library). and press
t the C>DD button.
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~ ( Music Library ) --, Select "Album," and
Q "'---L------- t press the c>DD button.
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....... _ Album Iis~ ---, Select your desired album, and
Q "'---L---- t press the C>DD button.
" C ------) Select your desired song, and
....... ----------- _ Song list _ ---, press the C>DD button.
QLt Playback begins.
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(
Now Playing screen )
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o Press the BACK/HOME button.
Q Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.

Getting St~rted .'
Before Connecting the Player
Before connecting the player to your computer, make sure that the OS is Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista, and the installed Windows Media Player
version
on your computer is 10 or 11.
Charging the Battery
Connect the player to the running computer until
the battery icon indicates
qmol. Charging takes
about 3hours when the battery power
is completely
used up.
• Do not leave the player connected for extended
periods to alaptop
computer that is not connected to
AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery.
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Getting Started (continued) .
Turning the Player On andOff
To turn on the player
Press any button to turn the player on.
To turn offthe player
Ifyou press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button(@' page 7), the player enters the
stand-by 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 aday, the player turns offcompletely
automatically. Ifyou 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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•We recommend that you set the current time before using the player. You can set the current
time from
the Home menu. Select "Settings" - "Common Settings"-"Set Date-Time," in this
order,
and then set the current date and time.

Selecting the Display Language
Be sure to set the display language before using the player. Otherwise, garbled characters
may appear on the display.
Home
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Settings
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Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Press the 6./'1/<J/r> button to select alanguage, and then press the [>00
button to confirm.
Press the 6./'l/<J/r> button to select"Language Settings:'and then press
the [>00 button to confirm.
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Press the t:.,(v /<J/r> button to select iii(Settings), and then press the [>00
button to confirm.
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lIeltingStarted (continuedJ
Installing the Operation Guide and Software
You can install the Operation Guide (PDF file) and software from the supplied CD-ROM
following the steps below.
1Turn on the computer to startWindows.
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Log on as an administrator.
When installing, it is required to log on your computer as an administrator.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The install wizard will start automatically. Read the messages displayed on the screen
carefully,
and follow the on-screen instructions.
When the install menu appears on the screen, click on the item to install
on the left side
of the screen, and then click the [Install] button on the
right lower side
of the screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
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When you install the Operation Guide (PDF file), select [ ,'''' Operation Guide].
To view the Operation Guide (PDF file)
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After installation is completed, a lL~~ icon appears on the desktop of the computer. You can
view the Operation Guide bv clicking the
~ •.•.•. icon.
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• To view the Operation Guide, you need Adobe Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in
your computer. Adobe Reader can be
downloaded from the Internet for free.

About the bundled software
Windows Media player 11
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG)
Windows
J\;1edia Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. When
you use copyright protected WMA audio files, use this software.
For details on operation, refer to the Help
of the software or visit the following website.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/
•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 \Nindows Media Player 11 on your computer,
make sure to check
whether your software or service corresponds to Windows
Media Player 11.
Plays
Windows
Media™
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Media Manager for WALKMAN
Transferable files: Music (MP3, \VMA/AAC*I, 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.
*1 DRM files are not compatible.
MP3 Conversion Tool
ATRAC files need to be converted using bundled MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased
from amusic distribution service
on the Internet cannot be converted.)
Note
that when converting ATRAC files to MP3 files, the ATRAC files are not deleted. You can
also delete the ATRAC files by configuring the setting.

iJ 1:18 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 avideo camera to your computer before using the player.
To import audio data
from CDs, you need to use appropriate software for importing.
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You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your
computer.
You can also transfer data using the supplied software (@' page 15).
t>~, USB cable
(supplied)

1Connect
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 files.
The player appears on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.]
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•Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." appears on
the player or the data being transferred may be damaged.
•The player may
not work properly if you start or restart the computer
while the player
is connected. In this case, reset the player by pressing the
RESET button.
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n lI:1I @ Tran,sferring Data {continued}
Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following illustrations.
Data hierarchy may differ,
depending on your computer environment.
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For songs
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders into the "MUSIC" folder.
However,
beyond the 8th level, nothing will be recognized.
(On the player)
Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed
in
the file name order. In this case, the upper or lower case letters are not
distinguished.
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MUSIC
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f----1
'o-lj-1Sth
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f----1
l~i--~1'9th
;Level 9 0004. wma ;
Folder