Sony NW-A805 User manual

Minimum System Requirements (for the player)
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems. Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/
Windows XP professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or
later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005 (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Home Premium/Windows Vista
Business/Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
CPU: Pentium III 733 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or higher)
RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows XP, 256 MB or more; for Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)
Hard Disk Drive: 240 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended). More space may be
required depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is required for storing music,
video and photo data.
Display: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1024 × 768 or higher), High Color (16 bit) (or higher)
(SonicStage and Image Converter may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors.)
CD-ROM drive: Supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM.
To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
Sound board
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later and DirectX version 9.0b or later need to be installed.
Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB) or Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to
restore the backup data with SonicStage.
When converting Windows Media format videos, it is required to have installed the latest Windows Media
Player.
When converting QuickTime or M4V format videos, it is required to have installed the latest QuickTime.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed PCs or operating systems / An environment that is an upgrade of the original
manufacturer-installed operating system / Multi-boot environment / Multi-monitor environment /
Macintosh
Quick Start Guide
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
2-896-040-14 (1)
NW-A805 / A806 / A808
Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................6
Getting Started.............................................................7
Supplied Accessories............................................................................................................ 7
Charging the battery............................................................................................................ 8
Turning the player on and off......................................................................................... 8
Installing software.................................................................................................................. 9
About the Manual
How to use WALKMAN Launcher.............................. 11
The use of the player is described in this “Quick Start Guide,” in the “Operation Guide” (PDF
file), and in the SonicStage and Image Converter Help (accessible from the “Help” menu of
each supplied software).
Importing Music........................................................ 12
Quick Start Guide:
Explains basic operation of the player, including importing,
transferring, and playing music songs, videos and photos.
Operation Guide: Explains advanced features of the player and offers
troubleshooting information.
SonicStage Help: Explains how to use the SonicStage software to play back music.
Image Converter Help: Explains how to use the Image Converter software to play
back videos and photos.
To learn about advanced features of the player
Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file). To view the Operation Guide;
After the installation is completed by following the steps on  page 9, click [Start]
– [All Programs] – [SonicStage] – [NW-A800 Series Operation Guide].
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in your
computer.
Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the Internet for free.
Transferring Music..................................................... 14
Playing Music............................................................. 16
Transferring Videos/Photos...................................... 18
Playing Videos/Photos.............................................. 22
Parts and Controls..................................................... 24
About the Home menu.............................................. 26
FAQ.............................................................................. 28
For the Customers in Netherlands
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar
lever deze in als klein chemisch
afval (KCA).
For the Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Notice for the customer in the countries
applying EU Directives
According to the EU Directive related to product
safety, EMC and R&TTE, the manufacturer of
this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized
Representative 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
On sample data*
 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
supplied software will depend on the installed
OS on your computer. For better results, please
ensure that the installed OS 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 supplied
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 of the 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.
Sample audio, video and photo data is preinstalled in the player.
If you delete sample audio data, use SonicStage,
and sample video or photo data, use the Image
Converter software or Windows Explorer.
If you delete sample data, you cannot restore it.
We cannot supply any replacement data.
On static electricity from the human body
On rare occasions, you may not be able to operate
the player due to strong static electricity from the
human body. If this happens, leave the player for
about 30 seconds to one minute. You will then be
able to operate the player normally again.
* In some countries/regions some sample data
is not installed.
On Copyrights
 SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
 OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus,
ATRAC Advanced Lossless and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

 Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
 IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
 QuickTime is a trademark or registered
trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and / or
other countries.
 Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
 This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. In this manual, TM and ®
marks are not specified.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use
or distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Program ©2007 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Introduction
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the NW-A805/A806/A808.
To begin using the player, first import music songs, videos and photos into your computer
using the supplied software (SonicStage, Image Converter), and then transfer them to the
player.
After transferring the data to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go.
Be sure to install the software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.
Getting Started
( page 7)
Importing Data
Songs
Check the following items.
 Headphones (1)
 Headphone extension cord (1)
 Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
 USB cable*1 (1)
 Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to
the optional cradle, etc.
( page 12)
Transferring Data
Songs
Videos/Photos
Supplied Accessories
( page 14)
( page 18)
 CD-ROM*2 (1)
SonicStage software
Image Converter software*3
Operation Guide (PDF file)
Quick
Start Guide (this manual) (1)

*3Use this player together with the supplied
Image Converter software (version 3.0 or
later). This software is referred as “Image
Converter” in this manual.
How to install the earbuds correctly
If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly,
low bass sound may not be heard. 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, M size earbuds are installed. If
the earbuds do not fit your ears, try one of
the other supplied sizes, S or L.
When you change the earbuds, make sure to
install the earbuds with the headphones
properly to prevent accidentally leaving the
earbuds inside your ears.
*1Do not use any USB cable other than the
Playing Data
Songs
Videos/Photos
( page 16)
( page 22)
supplied USB cable or the specified optional
dedicated cables.
*2Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an
audio CD player.
Getting Started (continued)
Charging the battery
Installing software
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is
connected to a running computer.
When the remaining battery indication of the
display shows:
, charging is complete. When
you use the player for the first time, or if you have
not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully
until
appears on the screen. Charging takes
about 3 hours when the battery power is completely
used up.
To play back music, use SonicStage. To play back videos and photos, use Image Converter.
Install these software and the Operation Guide (PDF file) of the player according to the
following instructions.
If SonicStage is already installed, it will be overwritten. All functions and data from the
previous installation will be preserved. We recommend that you backup data with
SonicStage.
If Image Converter 2 or Image Converter 2 Plus is already installed, or if you intend to reinstall Image Converter 3, uninstall it first, then install the latest version from the supplied
CD-ROM. Be sure to use Image Converter 3, or a later version, when you use the player.
To 
Turning the player on and off
To turn on the player
Press any button to turn the player on.
To turn off the player
1
2
3
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Log on as an administrator.
Quit all activated software programs on your computer.
Be sure to quit any anti-virus software as it may strain the CPU.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The install wizard will start automatically and the Main Menu appears.
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 25), the player enters the
stand-by mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you press any button
during the stand-by mode, the Now Playing screen appears and the player is ready for
operation. Furthermore, if the stand-by mode continues for about a day, the player turns
completely off automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off, the start
up screen appears first, then the Now Playing screen appears.
Continued 
Getting Started (continued)
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Install software and Operation Guide (PDF file).
Click [Install Software] in the Main Menu, and select the software to be installed.
Read the messages displayed on the screen carefully, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer. If prompted,
restart the computer after installing.
How to use WALKMAN Launcher
After installing the software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer, whenever you
connect the player to the computer, WALKMAN Launcher activates. You can start up a
desired application using WALKMAN Launcher. Furthermore, you can display the video
download service web site whenever you connect to the Internet.
To install the Operation Guide (PDF file)
Click [Install Hardware Operation Guide (PDF)], and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
When installation is not successful, visit the following web sites:
For customers in the 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/pa/info/
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com
For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
If the issue persists:
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.



*
 SonicStage starts up. Click here when you want to import audio data to your computer
( page 12), or transfer audio data to the player ( page 14).
 Image Converter starts up. Click here when you want to transfer photos to the player
( page 18).
 Image Converter starts up. Click here when you want to transfer videos to the player
( page 18).
*Video download service web site is displayed. For details on how to operate, follow the
on-screen instructions.
* Depending on your country/region, this button and function may not be available.
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Importing Music
For details, refer to SonicStage Help
Import audio data to your computer using the SonicStage.
The methods of importing songs of CD are described here.
1
Double-click the
icon on the desk top to start up WALKMAN Launcher,
and then click [Music].
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2
SonicStage starts up. When SonicStage is activated for the first time, the startup
setting screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also start up SonicStage directly from the [Start] menu.
Insert the audio CD that you want to import to hard drive of your
computer.
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3
You can obtain CD information (song name or artist name, etc.) while connected to
the Internet.
Place the pointer over [Music Source] at the top of the screen and click
[Import a CD].
4
The screen for importing is displayed, and the song list of the CD appears.
Click
at the right of the screen.
Importing audio data starts.
 Hint
SonicStage also offers the following additional features.
Importing audio files downloaded from the Internet and audio files stored on your computer,
such as MP3, WMA*, ATRAC, or AAC* format files.
* WMA/AAC format audio files that are copyright-protected cannot be played back on the player.
Importing only selected audio files from a CD.
Changing the audio formats and bit rates of audio files.
Note
12
While SonicStage is in use (recording CDs, importing audio data or transferring data to
the player), and the computer enters Sleep/Standby/Hibernate status, data may be lost and
SonicStage may not restore properly.
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Transferring Music
For details, refer to SonicStage Help
Connect the player to your computer and transfer the audio data to the player.
Be sure to use SonicStage when transferring songs (audio data) to the player. Songs which
are transferred using Windows Explorer cannot be played on the player.
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Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
2
3
4
5
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
When the connection is started, WALKMAN Launcher starts up.
Click [Music].
4
3
SonicStage starts up. You can also start up SonicStage directly from the [Start] menu.
Place the pointer over [Transfer] and select [ATRAC Audio Device] from
the transfer destination list.
Select an audio file(s) or album(s) you want to transfer.
5
Click
to start transferring.
After transferring, the transferred songs or albums appear on the right of the screen.
To stop transferring, click
.
Notes
Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred.
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not
connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.
To 
 Hints
USB cable
(supplied)
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When you register a cover art on SonicStage, you can display the cover art on the player after
transferring the audio data to the player. For details on how to register cover art, refer to
SonicStage Help.
You can create and transfer playlists that group your favorite songs into a list. Select the playlist
in the SonicStage display mode to transfer playlists.
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Playing Music
Songs transferred from SonicStage are stored in the Music Library of the player. You can
search for songs by album names, artist names, and genre, etc., and play them back. This
section explains how to search for a song by an album name and play it back.
4
Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the 
button to confirm.
5-way button
Music Library
BACK/HOME
button
1
2
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
The list screen appears.
Press the /// button to select “Album,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
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The album list appears.
When you press the / button, the cursor moves left or right on
the index displayed at the top of the screen.
Press the /// button to select a song, and then
press the  button to confirm.
The Now Playing screen appears. Then the selected song starts to
play back and playback continues in order.
Press the / button to find the beginning of the previous, next,
or the currently playing song. Press and hold the / button to go
forward or backward quickly. To pause the playback, press the 
button on the Now Playing screen.
 Hints
Press the /// button to select (Music Library),
and then press the  button to confirm.
3
5
The song list for the selected album appears.
When you press the / button, list items are scrolled up and down one page at a
time.
List screen
Now Playing screen
Press the  button to display the cursor and move it up or down through items using the /
button. When genre, album title, or any other characteristic is selected using the cursor, press
the  button to display the song list of the currently playing album or artist list matching the
genre of the currently playing song.
The player offers the following operations. For details, refer to “Playing Music” or “Setting the
Music” in the Operation Guide (PDF file).
Playing songs repeatedly or in shuffle mode.
Grouping your favorite songs into a bookmark and playing them back.
Adjusting sound quality.
Changing the album list display format.
To delete songs on the player, delete them in SonicStage.
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Transferring Videos/Photos
For details, refer to Image Converter Help
You can import videos shot by video cameras or downloaded from the Internet, or photos
taken by digital still camera to your computer, and transfer them to the player using the
supplied Image Converter.
3
5
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
When the connection is started, WALKMAN Launcher starts up.
On WALKMAN Launcher, click [Video] when transferring videos, and
[Photo] when transferring photos.
USB cable
(supplied)
 Hint
You can also transfer videos and photos to the player using Windows Explorer ( page 20).
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Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
2
6
6
Notes
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the data is being transferred.
For details on playable files on the player ( page 21).
1
3
4
Image Converter starts up with related functions, depending on your choice.
You can also start up Image Converter directly from the [Start] menu.
Click [Add to the List] on the left of the screen.
The ‘Add to the List’ screen appears.
Select a video or photo that you want to add to the ‘To be Transferred’
list, and click [Open].
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6
The selected video or photo is added to the ‘To be Transferred’ list.
You can also drag and drop a video and photo to the left side on the screen to add it to
the list.
Select the model name of the player (NW-xxx) from the ‘Transfer to’ list at
the top right of the screen.
Select videos or photos from the ‘To be Transferred’ list on the left of the
screen, and then click
to start transferring.
The transferring window appears. If the data is not in a playable file format required
by the player, it will be transferred as it is being converted automatically.
The transferred videos or photos are added to the ‘Transfer to’ list on the right side of
the screen, and deleted from the ‘To be Transferred’ list on the left side of the screen.
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Transferring Videos/Photos (continued)
Transferring Videos/Photos using Windows Explorer
Playable file formats
You can also play files dragged and dropped using Windows Explorer.
Playable file formats on the player follows as below.
1
2
Connect 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” or “Removable Disk.”
For videos
Drag and drop files into the “VIDEO” folder.
You can also create folders in the “VIDEO” folder. However
they are not displayed on the video list. Furthermore, folders in
the 2nd hierarchy level are not recognized.
Notes
All file formats listed below are not guaranteed to play.
If you cannot play files transferred to the player using Windows Explorer, transfer them using
the supplied Image Converter.
Video
File format
MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
File extension
.mp4, .m4v
Codec
Video
Notes
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If you format the built-in flash memory of the player ( page 29), the “VIDEO” and “DCIM”
folders will also be erased. After formatting, create folders using Windows Explorer.
Name the folders “VIDEO,” “DCIM” (all upper case).
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
For photos
Create a folder in the “DCIM” folder first, and then drag and
drop files into the folder.
Only files in the folder in the 2nd hierarchy level are recognized
and any files in the “DCIM” folder are not recognized.
If photos are not compliant with DCF 2.0 (or folder/file name is
long, etc.), operation time (to display photos or slideshow) may
take more time.
MPEG-4
Audio
File size
Max. 2 GB
The number of files
Max. 1,000
AAC-LC
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps per 1 channel
Photo
File format
Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format
File extension
.jpg
Codec
JPEG (Baseline)
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of file
Max. 10,000
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Playing Videos/Photos
Videos transferred using Image Converter or Windows Explorer are stored in the Video
Library, and photos are stored in the Photo Library. You can play a video or photo back by
selecting it from the appropriate list.
5-way button
Video Library
Photo Library
BACK/HOME
button
1
2
Press and hold the BACK/Home button until the Home menu appears.
Press the /// button to select (Video Library) or
Library), and then press the  button to confirm.
(Photo
The video list or the photo folder list appears.
3
Press the /// button to select a video or a photo folder, and then
press the  button to confirm. To play back a photo, select a photo
from the photo list, and press the  button to confirm.
The selected video or photo starts to play back.
 Hints
The player offers the following operations. For details, refer to “Playing Videos” or “Playing
Photos” in the Operation Guide (PDF file).
Changing the display direction of a video or photo.
Changing the video or photo list display format.
Playing a slide show.
When you delete videos and photos from the player, delete them using Image Converter or
Windows Explorer.
Note
Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.
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Parts and Controls
Front
 BACK/HOME button*2
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.
 WM‑PORT jack
Use this jack to connect the supplied USB
cable, or optional peripheral devices, such
as supported accessories for the WM‑PORT.
 Headphone jack
For connecting the headphones or the
headphone extension cord. Insert the jack
pin until it clicks into place. If the
headphones are connected improperly, the
sound from the headphones may not sound
right.
Rear
 5-way button
Press the  button to start playback.
Press the  button to confirm after
selecting an item with the /// button.
The 5-way button performs different
function, depending on the displayed
screens. For details, refer to the “Using the
Player Controls” of the Operation Guide
(PDF file).
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 (play/pause/confirm) button*1
When using the headphone
extension cord
/ buttons
/ buttons
Headphone extension cord
Headphones
 OPTION/PWR OFF button*2
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
continues for about a day, the player turns
completely off automatically ( page 8).
 VOL +*1/– button
Adjusts the volume.
 RESET button
Resets the player when you press the RESET
button with a small pin, etc. ( page 29).
 Strap hole
This is used to attach a strap (sold separately).
 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.
*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help
with button operations.
*2 Functions marked with
on the
player are activated if you press and hold
the corresponding buttons.
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About the Home menu
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, and change settings.
Use the 5-way button to operate this player.
Press the /// button to select the item in the menu, and then press the  button to
confirm. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK/HOME button. If you press and
hold the  button, the screen returns to the Home menu.
The following chart explains how the screen switches when you start searching for a song
from the Home menu by selecting “Music Library” - “Album.”
Intelligent Shuffle
Plays back songs randomly.
Initial Search
Searches for songs or albums, etc., by the initial letter.
Clock Display
Displays the current time.

Photo Library
Plays back photos on the player ( page 22).
Music Library

Plays back songs on the player ( page 16).

Video Library
Settings
Plays back videos on the player ( page 22).
Sets function settings of music, video, or the player.

Playlists
Plays songs which are registered in playlists.
Now Playing
Displays the Now Playing screen.
Advanced features of the player are explained and troubleshooting information, etc., is
available in the Operation Guide (PDF file). Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for
more information about advanced operations.
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Using the player control
Home menu
Select (Music Library), and press
the  button.
Music Library
Select “Album,” and
press the  button.
Album list

Select your desired album, and
press the  button.
Song list



Select your desired song, and
press the  button.
Playback begins.
Now Playing screen
 Press the BACK/HOME button.
 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
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FAQ
Q Which operating systems can be used with the player
A IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with one of the following
Windows operating systems:
Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/Windows XP Home Edition
(Service Pack 2 or late)/Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows
XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
(Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Home
Premium/Windows Vista Business/Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
Q An error message appears on the computer when installing
A Make sure the operating system ( Back Cover) of your computer can be used with
the player.
Q The computer does not start automatically when inserting the
supplied CD-ROM
A The install wizard may not start when inserting the CD-ROM, depending on the
computer setting.
In this case, right-click the drive on Windows Explorer to open, and double-click
SetupSS.exe.
The main menu for installing appears.
Q The player does not work properly
A Refer to “Troubleshooting” of “Operation Guide (PDF file).”
A Reset the player by pressing the RESET button with a
small pin, etc.
All the data (including sample data) and settings you
have stored may be deleted, if you press the RESET
button while any operation is in progress.
RESET button
Q To initialize (format) the player
A 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.)
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the stop mode until the Home
menu appears.
2 Select (Settings) – “Common Settings” – “Format” – “Yes” – “Yes,” in
this order.
Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the  button to
confirm. While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.
Note
Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer.
Q A computer does not recognize the player
A Connect to another USB connector of your computer.
Q Some functions are restricted by software
A When you use the software, log on as an administrator.
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Precautions
When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet
or causing the player to malfunction.
 Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions
below.
 Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container
filled with water.
 Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as
in the rain or snow.
 Do not get the player wet.
If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp
article of clothing, the player may get wet and this may cause a
malfunction of the player.
 Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.
 When you unplug the headphone from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it.
Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord.
Further information about precautions to be observed are included in the “Operation Guide (PDF file).”
Refer to it along with this manual.
For the latest information
If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following web sites.
For customers in the 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/pa/info/
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com
For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
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