Sony Walkman NWZ-S715F User manual

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About the Manual
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transferring, cmd n!a\'ing music sonus, \'idL'O" and nhotos,
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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).
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I .""""1 confirm) button*2
__ ~.II ] I~-- ~/V buttons

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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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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.