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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)

Phone Calls

Receiving a call

Making a call

Notice for Phone Call

Working with apps

We Run

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

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

Voice command on working with apps

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Notes on recognition technologies

Precautions

Updating FL-N01

Copyrights and trademarks

Troubleshooting

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.

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.

FL-N01 announces/the “Future Lab Program N” app shows that there is no space left on the internal storage of FL-N01.

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?

Phone call

The other party’s voice cannot be heard / Phone call cannot be made.

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.

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Help Guide FL-N01 i..........................................................................................................................

About the “Future Lab Program N” app 1.........................................................................................

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 40..........................................................................................

About segments on Personalized Radio service 44..........................................................................

Camera ii...........................................................................................................................................

Taking a still image 47.......................................................................................................................

Taking photos at intervals 50.............................................................................................................

Taking continuous photos 53.............................................................................................................

Taking a video 56..............................................................................................................................

Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap) 59....................................................................

Phone Calls ii.....................................................................................................................................

Receiving a call 61............................................................................................................................

Making a call 63.................................................................................................................................

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Notice for Phone Call 65....................................................................................................................

Working with apps iii..........................................................................................................................

We Run 66.........................................................................................................................................

Settings iii..........................................................................................................................................

Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” 69...................................................

Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app 72........................................

PC connection iii................................................................................................................................

Connecting to a computer iii..............................................................................................................

Connecting to a computer 78......................................................................................................

Transferring music using a computer iii.............................................................................................

Transferring music using Explorer/Finder 80...............................................................................

Deleting music using Explorer/Finder 82.....................................................................................

Checking photos stored on the built-in memory iii.............................................................................

Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01 83.....................

Information iii.....................................................................................................................................

Specifications iii.................................................................................................................................

About the indicators 84................................................................................................................

Specifications 87.........................................................................................................................

Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01 90.................................................................................

Voice command/Natural speech list iii...............................................................................................

General voice command 91.........................................................................................................

Voice command on music 93......................................................................................................

Voice command on camera 94....................................................................................................

Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service 95...........................................

Voice command on working with apps 99...................................................................................

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties 100..........................................................

Notes on recognition technologies iii.................................................................................................

Notes on recognition technologies 101.......................................................................................

Precautions 102.................................................................................................................................

Updating FL-N01 106........................................................................................................................

Copyrights and trademarks 108........................................................................................................

Troubleshooting iv.............................................................................................................................

What you can do to solve a problem iv..............................................................................................

What you can do to solve a problem 109....................................................................................

Power iv.............................................................................................................................................

FL-N01 is not turned on. 110.......................................................................................................

It takes time to power on FL-N01. 111........................................................................................

FL-N01 cannot be operated even though it is turned on. 112.....................................................

FL-N01 turned off unexpectedly. 113..........................................................................................

Charging iv........................................................................................................................................

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Charging cannot be done. 114....................................................................................................

FL-N01 cannot be recognized by a computer. 115.....................................................................

The rechargeable battery life is short. 116..................................................................................

Sound iv.............................................................................................................................................

No sound 117..............................................................................................................................

Low sound level 118....................................................................................................................

Distorted sound from FL-N01 119...............................................................................................

Sound skips frequently during playback. 120..............................................................................

Volume changes on its own. 121.................................................................................................

Bluetooth iv........................................................................................................................................

Pairing cannot be done. 122........................................................................................................

How can I delete the pairing information? 123............................................................................

Unable to connect FL-N01 to a smartphone with one-touch connection (NFC) 124...................

Voice control iv..................................................................................................................................

The wake-up phrase "Listen up Nigel" cannot be recognized by FL-N01. 125...........................

The voice command function does not work well. 126................................................................

FL-N01 does not react correctly even though you have sent a voice

command. 127.............................................................................................................................

Music v..............................................................................................................................................

You cannot play the music files transferred to FL-N01. 128........................................................

Music files on your smartphone cannot be played back. 129......................................................

Personalized Radio Service v............................................................................................................

FL-N01 does not deliver information / FL-N01 does not respond to the voice

command. 130.............................................................................................................................

FL-N01 delivers inappropriate information. 131..........................................................................

The route on the activity log is not correct. 132...........................................................................

FL-N01 does not deliver information based on the current location. 133....................................

FL-N01 does not read out the latest SMS even though telling FL-N01 “Start

SMS.” 134...................................................................................................................................

When using Activity Log, Live Segments does not start. 135......................................................

Information that FL-N01 announces is inaccurate when using Activity Logs

with Live Segments. 136.............................................................................................................

FL-N01 announces/the “Future Lab Program N” app shows that there is no

space left on the internal storage of FL-N01. 137.......................................................................

Camera v...........................................................................................................................................

Photos and videos taken by FL-N01 cannot be played back on a smartphone. 138..................

Video shooting stopped in the middle. 139..................................................................................

How can I disable the shutter sound of FL-N01? 140.................................................................

FL-N01 is unable to take a photo/video. 141...............................................................................

How can I adjust the camera angle? 142....................................................................................

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Phone call v.......................................................................................................................................

The other party’s voice cannot be heard / Phone call cannot be made. 143..............................

Computer v........................................................................................................................................

The computer does not recognize FL-N01. 144..........................................................................

The music files cannot be transferred to FL-N01 from a computer. 145.....................................

The latest system software cannot be installed on FL-N01. 146.................................................

Others v.............................................................................................................................................

A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in

the washing machine. 147...........................................................................................................

FL-N01 becomes hot. 148...........................................................................................................

I lost FL-N01. 149........................................................................................................................

I lost both FL-N01 and the smartphone. 150...............................................................................

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.

Access Google Play™ or App Store to download and install the “Future Lab Program N” app on your

smartphone.

Launch the app.

Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)

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.

Help Guide

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.

Charge FL-N01.

Power on FL-N01.

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.

Start and setup the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Follow the on- screen instructions for initial setup.

Wear 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

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Parts and Controls

FL-N01

Custom button

Volume +/- button

The volume + button has a tactile dot. Voice input button

Indicator light

(power) button

Micro- USB port

Charge light

Tally light (Camera indicator)

Camera

(N-mark)

Open-ear earphones

Guide rings

Micro- USB connector

Help Guide

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

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Charging

FL-N01 contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge FL -N01 using the supplied micro-USB cable.

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

Time required for charging the empty battery to its full capacity.

and the charge light goes off automatically.

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

Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7 SP1, Mac OS® X v10.11, Mac OS® X v10.10, Mac OS® X v10.9

There is no guarantee that all computers with the environment above work with FL-N01.

A home-built computer is not supported.

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, FLN01 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.

*2*3

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.

Related Topic

Connecting to a computer

Help Guide

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear 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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Check battery" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 tells you the battery level.

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

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

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Power on/Power off

Press and hold the (power) button for 4 seconds until FL-N01 vibrates.

A: Indicator light

(power) button

B: After about 70 seconds, FL - N01 will power on and you will hear the announcement that FL-N01 is ready for operation.

To activate sleep mode

Press the (power) button. To release from sleep mode, press the

(power) button again.

To power off

Press and hold the (power) button for more than 4 seconds.

Note

It takes about one and a half minutes longer to boot-up FL-N01 than usual when 2,000 music files are stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01.

Related Topic

About the indicators

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Items of Initial Setup (Android)

Bluetooth connection by One-Touch (NFC)

NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, Bluetooth pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC- compatible devices together (i.e., at the N- Mark symbol or location designated on each device).

1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked.

2. Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on.

3. Touch FL-N01 with the smartphone.

Touch the smartphone on the N- Mark of FL-N01. Keep touching FL-N01 with the smartphone until the smartphone vibrates. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone.

Follow the on- screen instructions to complete pairing and connection.

If you do not setup Bluetooth settings

You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:

Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files) Some of the functions for taking photos

Hint

If you cannot connect FL-N01, try the following.

Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked and move the smartphone slowly over the N-Mark of FL-N01. If the smartphone is in a case, remove the case.

Manual Bluetooth pairing

Follow the on- screen instructions of the app to pair and connect with a smartphone.

1. Press and hold the custom button of FL-N01 for at least 3 seconds.

2. Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the smartphone.

3. Set the Bluetooth function of the smartphone to on.

4. Select [FL-N01] from the detected devices.

If you do not setup Bluetooth settings

You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:

Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files) Some of the functions for taking photos

Bluetooth tethering

To enjoy the full -functions of FL-N01, perform a Bluetooth tethering setting on your smartphone. An initial contract with a mobile

provider may be required to use this function. For details about a Bluetooth tethering contract, contact your mobile provider.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup, then connect FL-N01 and your smartphone via Bluetooth.

2. Open the Bluetooth tethering setting on your smartphone.

3. Set your smartphone's Bluetooth tethering setting to on.

If you do not setup Bluetooth tethering settings

You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:

Some of the functions in Personalized Radio service Some of the voice commands

Signing in to Personalized Radio service

A Facebook account is required to use the Personalized Radio service.

If you do not have a Facebook account, create a new one on the Facebook site. By signing in to a Facebook account, you can enjoy the Personalized Radio service such as Mail, Social Feeds, and other segments.

If you do not sign with Facebook

You can only enjoy the limited Personalized Radio service.

Life Snap

FL-N01 detects when you are in activity (cycling, running or walking), which you have selected on the “Future Lab Program N” app, and automatically takes photos at intervals. Since photos are automatically taken, you can enjoy unexpected scenes.

Related Topic

Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)

Bluetooth pairing

Follow the on- screen instructions of the app to pair and connect with an iPhone.

1. Press and hold the custom button of FL-N01 for at least 3 seconds.

2. Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the iPhone.

3. Set the Bluetooth function of the iPhone to on.

4. Select [FL-N01] from the detected devices.

5. When Bluetooth pairing is complete, return to this app and tap [Next].

6. Tap [Connect].

7. If the dialog box appears, tap [Pair].

Hint

A Bluetooth connection has been completed when [FL-N01] and [FL-N01_BLE] appear on the Bluetooth connection screen of your iPhone. Do not delete these model names from the Bluetooth connection screen of your iPhone.

If you do not setup Bluetooth settings

You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:

Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files) Some of the functions for taking photos

Personal Hotspot

To enjoy the full -functions of FL-N01, perform a Personal Hotspot setting on your iPhone. An initial contract with a mobile provider may be required to use this function. For details about a Personal Hotspot contract, contact your mobile provider.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup, then connect FL-N01 and your iPhone via Bluetooth.

2. Open the Personal Hotspot setting on your iPhone.

3. Set the Personal Hotspot setting of your iPhone to on.

If you do not setup Personal Hotspot settings

You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:

Some of the functions in Personalized Radio service Some of the voice commands

Signing in to Personalized Radio service

A Facebook account is required to use the Personalized Radio service.

If you do not sign with Facebook

You can only enjoy the limited Personalized Radio service.

Life Snap

Related Topic

Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Wearing FL- N01

Wear FL-N01 on your neck so that the camera is on your right-hand side.

Note

Do not cover FL-N01 with cloth such as a collar, etc. to maximize the functions of FL-N01.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Using Open - ear earphones

Use the supplied Open - ear earphones when you are aware of sound leakage.

Connect FL-N01 and the Open-ear earphones.

Wear FL-N01 on your neck so that the camera is on your right-hand side.

Place the cable of the left earphone behind your neck.

Fit the earphone into your ear.

Slide up the earphone from under your ear along your jaw then place it into your ear.

Pull the earphone down then fit it into your ear.

To disconnect the Open-ear earphones from FL-N01

Pull out the connector of the Open- ear earphones, not the cable.

Note

The supplied Open-ear earphones are exclusively designed for FL-N01. Do not connect the supplied Open-ear earphones to a device other than FL-N01.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

What is voice control?

FL-N01 can be operated by voice commands and natural speech. For details, see “Voice command/Natural speech list.”

Voice command

FL-N01 is operated by fixed phrases such as;

Start - -- (e.g. Start Weather) Next Previous Bookmark More detail Stop

Natural speech

FL-N01 can take your utterances as commands if FL-N01 is connected to a network. Example: What is the weather like in San Francisco ?

Related Topic

General voice command Voice command on music Voice command on camera Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app The voice command function does not work well.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

How to control FL-N01

You can operate FL- N01 with your voice. This section shows you how to use FL-N01 following an example to check the time.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "What time is it?."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

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

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 tells you the time.

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

FL-N01 may not work correctly depending on the ambient noise. Make sure that FL-N01 is not covered with cloth such as a collar, etc. Depending on the voice commands, a network connection is required. For details, see "Voice command/Natural speech list." If FL-N01 hardly accepts your voice command, try the following.

Avoid places where loud noise, strong wind, or the echo effect occurs. Try again from step

Try saying another phrase if you intend to control FL-N01 with your speech.

Note

It may take as long as 10 seconds for FL-N01 to tell you information after it has received your voice input. FL-N01 is released from the ready for operation status when no voice input is sent within 4 seconds after you hear a sound from FL-N01 which

reminds you that FL-N01 is ready for operation (step

). In this case, go back to step .

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) Listening to music Taking a still image Taking photos at intervals Taking continuous photos Taking a video Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap) Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically Acquiring Personalized Radio service Notes on recognition technologies General voice command

Voice command on music

Voice command on camera

Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Listening to music

FL-N01 plays back music files in two different modes: device mode and streaming mode.

Device mode

Playing back music stored on FL -N01. Sample music files are stored on FL- N01 as a default. You can also transfer desired music files to FL-N01 by connecting to a computer.

Streaming mode

Playing back music stored on a smartphone that is connected to FL-N01 via Bluetooth.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start Music."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start Music" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 starts to playback music.

Once a whole playlist has been played back, FL-N01 will go back to the first music file on the playlist (repeat all).

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

How to switch between device mode and streaming mode

See "How to switch the modes" in "What you can do with device mode and streaming mode" for details.

To stop playback

Talk to FL-N01. (See “Voice command/Natural speech list”.) You can also stop playback by pressing and holding the voice input button on FL-N01.

Related Topic

What you can do with device mode and streaming mode How to control FL - N01 General voice command Voice command on music

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

What you can do with device mode and streaming mode

What is device mode?

Preconfigure

Connect FL-N01 to a computer, then transfer the desired music files to FL-N01 from the computer.

Playable music files

Music files stored in FL-N01 Sample music files are stored on FL- N01 as a default. You can also transfer desired music files to FL-N01 by connecting to a computer.

Selectable playback modes

Normal play (default), Shuffle play Once a whole playlist has been played back, FL-N01 will go back to the first music file on the playlist (repeat all) even though either playback mode is selected.

Available functions

See "Voice command/Natural speech list."

What is streaming mode?

Preconfigure

Connect FL-N01 and a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Playable music files

Music files stored in a smartphone that is connected to FL-N01 via Bluetooth.

Selectable playback mode

You cannot select a playback mode with voice commands.

Available functions

See "Voice command/Natural speech list."

How to switch the modes

There are 3 ways of switching the modes.

Press the custom button on FL-N01 repeatedly. Use voice commands.

Tell FL-N01 “Listen up Nigel” to make it ready for operation, then tell FL - N01 “Change music source.”

Change the setting on the “Future Lab Program N” app. Tap - [Music source] to display the screen.

Hint

The custom button on FL-N01 is assigned to switch between device mode and streaming mode as a default. The function of the custom button

can be changed with the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Related Topic

Listening to music Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app General voice command Voice command on music

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

What is Personalized Radio service?

Personalized Radio service is a new feature that FL-N01 offers. FL-N01 reads out and lets you know information such as weather, restaurants, news, events, calendar, mails, social feeds, activity logs, SMS, smartphone notifications, etc. You can select both when and how you receive information.

Receiving information automatically according to where you are, what time it is, or what you are doing. Acquiring information when you want by using the voice control function.

Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically

FL-N01 analyzes where you are, what time it is, and what you are doing, then delivers you useful information automatically.

Note

"Audio AR Games" does not support this function. While playing "Audio AR Games," FL-N01 does not deliver you any information automatically via segments on Personalized Radio service.

Acquiring Personalized Radio service

FL-N01 delivers you information whenever you want by using the voice commands.

Hint

The Bluetooth tethering/Personal Hotspot setting is required to use the Personalized Radio service. Information (segments) that Personalized Radio service can provide may be updated automatically (except for "Audio AR Games").

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically

FL-N01 analyzes where you are, what time it is, and what you are doing, then delivers you useful information automatically. The screen images used in this topic are those used in Android™ smartphones.

Note

"Audio AR Games" does not support this function. While playing "Audio AR Games," FL-N01 does not deliver you any information automatically via segments on Personalized Radio service.

Perform initial setup on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Select the segments you want to receive information from via the Personalized Radio service on the

“Future Lab Program N” app.

Wear FL-N01 and enjoy the Personalized Radio service.

FL-N01 reads out information automatically.

Hint

You can control/assort information you are receiving by using the voice commands.

1. Press the voice input button or tell FL- N01 “Listen up Nigel” to set FL-N01 ready for operation.

2. Within a few seconds after hearing the sound from FL - N01 which reminds you that FL- N01 is ready for operation, tell FL- N01 "Next," "Previous," "Bookmark," "More detail," "Repeat item," or "Stop."

To stop receiving Personalized Radio service automatically

Set [Personalized Radio] to off on the segment screen of the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Hint

The Bluetooth tethering/Personal Hotspot setting is required to use the Personalized Radio service. Personalized Radio service can be used without a network connection depending on services.

You can also stop receiving Personalized Radio service automatically by pressing and holding the voice input button on FL-N01.

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What is voice control? Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” General voice command Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Acquiring Personalized Radio service

FL-N01 delivers you information whenever you want by using the voice commands.

Perform initial setup on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Select the segments you want to receive information from via the Personalized Radio service on the

“Future Lab Program N” app.

The image below is the screen of Android devices.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start Weather."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start Weather" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 reads out weather information.

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

Hint

You can control/assort information you are receiving by using the voice commands.

1. Press the voice input button or tell FL- N01 “Listen up Nigel” to set FL-N01 ready for operation.

2. Within a few seconds after hearing the sound from FL - N01 which reminds you that FL- N01 is ready for operation,

tell FL- N01 "Next," "Previous," "Bookmark," "More detail," "Repeat item," or "Stop."

You can stop FL-N01 from reading out information by pressing and holding the voice input button on FL-N01.

Related Topic

What is voice control? How to control FL - N01 General voice command Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

About segments on Personalized Radio service

Select the segments you want to receive information via Personalized Radio service on the “Future Lab Program N” app. The available voice commands vary depending on the segments.

Weather

FL-N01 delivers weather updates according to your routine behavior. You can specify the time and place, and select categories such as weather, temperature, chance - of -rain, weekly forecast, etc. FL-N01 can also let you know when it starts or stops raining.

Restaurants

FL-N01 delivers recommended restaurant information nearby. The history of received restaurant information can be checked on the timeline screen of the "Future Lab Program N" app.

News

FL-N01 delivers news headlines. FL-N01 learns your preference and will deliver more suitable news for you. By selecting a category on the “Future Lab Program N” app, you can specify what types of news you will receive. The history of received news can be checked on the timeline screen of the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Events

FL-N01 delivers event information within a 100 miles radius from the center of the San Francisco bay area. You can specify what kind of event information you will receive by selecting a category on the “Future Lab Program N” app. You can also specify event information within a half mile radius from where you are by the time and place. The history of received event information can be checked on the timeline screen of the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Calendar

FL-N01 reminds you of your schedule. An account for Google Calendar™ is required. In the morning, FL- N01 lets you know the day’s schedule. In the afternoon, FL-N01 lets you know the rest of the day and tomorrow’s schedule. You can also check the schedule on a specific day and time. The time for reminders can be adjusted as you like.

Mail

FL-N01 notifies you of received mail. An account for Gmail™ is required. FL-N01 reads out the sender and title of the mail. You can select when to check emails, what items to be read out, etc. on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Social Feeds

FL-N01 delivers the latest social feeds by reading out a timeline of tweets. Logging in to Twitter is required. When you made a list of “N” by using the list function of Twitter, FL-N01 only reads out tweets from users in the “N” list. Direct messages and mentions which are sent to you are also read out. The history of the received social feeds can be checked on the timeline screen of the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Navigation

FL-N01 provides turn-by-turn voice guided directions for biking and walking, allowing you to get to your destination safely and

efficiently. You need to connect FL-N01 to your smartphone via Bluetooth and launch the "Future Lab Program N" app on your smartphone to use this function. Navigation has the following functions:

Start Navigation to home: Before using Navigation, set your home location in your "Future Lab Program N" app.

To start Navigation to home, tell FL -N01 "Start navigation to home." or "Take me home."

Start Navigation to your destination: To start Navigation to your destination, tell FL-N01 "Start Navigation."

When FL-N01 asks for your destination, tell FL-N01 your destination.

Stop Navigation: To stop navigation, tell FL-N01 "Stop Navigation."

Audio AR Games

FL-N01 offers you gaming entertainment that you can play only with audio. "Lost Dog" is a pre-installed content. To start playing, tell FL-N01 "Start Lost Dog." To quit the content, tell FL-N01 "Stop Lost Dog." You need to play "Audio AR Games" outside since the contents use GPS on FL -N01. While playing "Audio AR Games," FL- N01 does not deliver you any information automatically via segments on Personalized Radio service.

Activity Log

You need to connect FL-N01 to your smartphone via Bluetooth and launch the "Future Lab Program N" app on your smartphone to use this function. Activity log has the following 2 logging modes:

Auto logging:Automatically logs your activity such as cycling and/or running based on your activity status. Voice command logging:Logs your activity such as cycling or running which you set on the "Future Lab Program N." Logs are started by voice command.

All the settings such as when to start taking logs, your weight, when to announce your lap time, or what to announce (distance, time record, average speed, burned up calories) are made on the "Future Lab Program N" app. Logs are stored in FL-N01. You can update logs by logging in to Strava. If you are a premium member of Strava and have set the Personal Hotspot/Bluetooth tethering setting of your smartphone to on, activity logs can be linked up with Live Segments. For details on recognition technologies, see "Notes on recognition technologies."

SMS

FL-N01 notifies you of SMS which you receive on your smartphone while FL-N01 and the smartphone are connected via Bluetooth, and FL-N01 will read out the sender and message. (If there is no Bluetooth connection between FL- N01 and your smartphone, FL-N01 will not read out SMS even though you receive SMS on your smartphone.) You can change the setting on the “Future Lab Program N” app to not have them read out. You can also recheck SMS that have been read out so far by telling FL-N01 "Start SMS." The Personal Hotspot/Bluetooth tethering setting is not required.

Smartphone Notification

FL-N01 reads out notifications of the selected apps on your smartphone automatically. The Personal Hotspot/Bluetooth tethering setting is not required. You cannot use a voice command to receive a smartphone notification.

Note

The services that the third parties provide may be revised, stopped, and discontinued without a notice. Sony bears no responsibility for this.

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Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Taking a still image

You can take a still image with FL- N01 by using the built-in camera.

Perform initial setup and camera settings on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

Press the voice input button on FL-N01.

You hear a sound*2 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL -N01 is ready for operation.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Take a picture."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Take a picture" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 takes a picture.

Picture data will be stored in FL-N01. You can see them by connecting FL-N01 to a computer.

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

Hint

The camera will be adjusted automatically to maintain the horizontal position while you are walking or cycling.

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) How to control FL - N01 General voice command Voice command on camera Connecting to a computer Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01 Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Taking photos at intervals

You can take photos at intervals with FL-N01 by using the built-in camera.

Perform initial setup and camera settings on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

Press the voice input button on FL-N01.

You hear a sound*2 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL -N01 is ready for operation.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start interval photo shooting."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start interval photo shooting" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 takes photos at intervals.

Photo data will be stored in FL-N01. You can see them by connecting FL -N01 to a computer.

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

To stop taking photos at intervals

1. Set FL-N01 ready for operation by telling FL-N01 “Listen up Nigel” or pressing the voice input button on FL-N01.

2. Within a few seconds after hearing the sound from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL-N01 is ready for operation, tell FL-N01 "Stop interval photo."

Hint

The camera will be adjusted automatically to maintain the horizontal position while you are walking or cycling.

Related Topic

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Taking continuous photos

You can take continuous photos with FL-N01 by using the built-in camera.

Perform initial setup and camera settings on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start continuous photo shooting."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start continuous photo shooting" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N01 takes continuous photos.

Photo data will be stored in FL-N01. You can see them by connecting FL -N01 to a computer.

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

Hint

The camera will be adjusted automatically to maintain the horizontal position while you are walking or cycling. The angle of the camera is fixed to when the continuous photo shooting starts.

Related Topic

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Taking a video

You can take a video (maximum to 1 minute long) with FL-N01 by using the built- in camera.

Perform initial setup and camera settings on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start video shooting."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start video shooting" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

FL-N1 starts recording video.

Recorded data will be stored in FL-N01. You can see them by connecting FL-N01 to a computer.

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

To stop taking a video

1. Press the voice input button on FL-N01.

Hint

The camera will be adjusted automatically to maintain the horizontal position while you are walking or cycling. The angle of the camera is fixed to when the video shooting starts. The function of the custom button on FL-N01 can be changed to take a video with the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Note

The recording time may be shorter depending on the recording conditions. When FL-N01 overheats, it may be automatically turned off or recording may malfunction. To use the camera again, leave it in a cool place for a while to cool down.

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Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)

FL-N01 detects when you are in activity (cycling, running, or walking), which you have selected on the “Future Lab Program N” app, and automatically takes photos at intervals with its built-in camera. Since photos are automatically taken, you can enjoy unexpected scenes.

Perform initial setup on the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Select an activity of the Life Snap function (cycling, running, or walking) on the "Future Lab Program

N" app.

Wear FL-N01, then perform the activity you set on the app.

FL-N01 starts taking photos at intervals automatically. Photo data will be stored in FL-N01. You can see them by connecting FL -N01 to a computer.

Hint

The camera will be adjusted automatically to maintain the horizontal position while you are walking or cycling.

You can adjust the maximum number of photos that are stored on FL-N01 on the "Future Lab Program N" app. (The default setting is 1,000.) Tap

- [Settings] - [Applications] - [Camera] - [Life Snap] - [Number of Photos in a loop]. When the amount of photos stored on FL-N01 reaches the

limit, the oldest photo will be deleted.

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) Connecting to a computer Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01 Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app Notes on recognition technologies

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Receiving a call

Perform initial setup and phone call settings on the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Make sure that [Use call function] is set to on. When you changed the [Use call function] setting from off to on, you need to restart FL -N01.

When you hear the name of the caller, press the voice input button once on FL-N01.

Talk over the phone via FL-N01.

To adjust the volume of the other party

Press the volume +/ - button on FL-N01.

To end a call

Press the voice input button on FL-N01.

To reject an incoming call

Press and hold the voice input button on FL-N01 when you hear the name of the caller.

If you do not hear the name of the caller

Change the setting on the “Future Lab Program N” app.

When you do not hear the sound from FL-N01

After you start talking over the phone via FL-N01 on step , change the setting of the speaker output on your smartphone or mobile phone.

Note

Operations may vary depending on the smartphone or mobile phone. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone.

Hint

The volume during a call and volume during music playback can be adjusted independently. Changing the call volume does not change the volume of music playback and vice versa.

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Making a call

Perform initial setup and phone call settings on the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Make sure that [Use call function] is set to on. When you changed the [Use call function] setting from off to on, you need to restart FL -N01.

Make a call by using your smartphone or mobile phone.

You will hear the sound from FL-N01.

Talk over the phone via FL-N01.

To adjust the volume of the other party

Press the volume +/ - button on FL-N01.

To end a call

Press the voice input button on FL-N01.

When you do not hear sound from FL-N01

After you start talking over the phone via FL-N01 on step , change the setting of the speaker output on your smartphone or mobile phone.

Note

Operations may vary depending on the smartphone or mobile phone. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone.

Hint

The volume during a call and volume during music playback can be adjusted independently. Changing the call volume does not change the volume of music playback and vice versa.

Related Topic

Items of Initial Setup (Android) Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Notice for Phone Call

Android

We are releasing this Phone Call function in response to our Future Lab Participants feedback. During the term of this program, we cannot fully develop the solution. If you choose to use the Phone Function, please know that it is not perfect and you may experience some issues.

Issues and Workaround

Issue 1. When receiving a call, you may not be able to hear the voice of the caller loudly but the caller can hear your voice.

Workaround for issue 1

1.If you cannot hear, hang up the phone and then make a call again. When you put your phone in silent mode, we recommend having vibrate turned on so you can notice when a call is being received.

iPhone

Issues and Workaround

Issue 1. When listening to music from iPhone with iOS10 via Bluetooth, If you make a call using an iPhone, the Bluetooth connection between N and the iPhone may disconnect if your ringer is not set to silent.

Workaround for issue 1

1. Stop the music on your iPhone.

2. Turn your ringer to silent mode.

3. Make a call from your iPhone.

Issue 2. When receiving a call, you may not be able to hear the voice of the caller loudly but the caller can hear your voice.

Workaround for issue 2

1. If you cannot hear, hang up the phone and then make a call again. When you put your phone in silent mode, we recommend having vibrate turned on so you are still able to know when a call is being received.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

We Run

You can enjoy the We Run application with FL-N01.

What is We Run?

Visit the following website about We Run and download it onto your smartphone, and then install.:

http://werun.sony.eu/

Perform initial setup on the "Future Lab Program N" app.

Connect FL-N01 to your smartphone via Bluetooth and launch the “We Run” app on your smartphone.

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

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

.”

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.

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Start We Run."

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

Check for the sound

and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01

that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.

Tell FL-N01 "Start We Run" again.

You do not need to go back to step

When you hear the error sound

Go back to step

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

and try the procedures again.

and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01

Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)

Enjoy the We Run app with FL-N01.

To cancel inputting voice command

After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.

If you cannnot control FL-N01 well

See "How to control FL-N01" for details.

To stop We Run

1. Set FL-N01 ready for operation by telling FL-N01 "Listen up Nigel" or pressing the voice input button on FL -N01.

2. Within a few seconds after hearing the sound from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL -N01 is ready for operation, tell FL -N01 "Stop We Run."

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”

Launch the “Future Lab Program N” app on your smartphone and follow the on -screen instructions for initial setup, then make a Bluetooth connection or a Personal Hotspot (Bluetooth tethering) setting between FL- N01 and the smartphone.

Status screen

You can see the current condition of FL-N01.

A: Tap to show the following menus.

Item Description

[Settings]

[Music Source]

[Tutorial] The basic operation of FL-N01 is shown. [Initial

Setup] [Help

Guide]

B: Tap one of these tabs to switch the screen.

C: Shows the conditions of FL-N01’s connections and settings.

D: Shows the current status of FL-N01.

The application settings for camera function and the sound setting are available. You can also check information about the latest software update, the versions of FL-N01, and the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Device mode and streaming mode can be switched.

The initial setup is restarted from the beginning.

You can access the Help Guide (web manual).

Item Description

The remaining battery level of FL-N01

The remaining space of FL -N01’s built-in memory The selected music source The status of FL-N01’s GPS signal The status of FL-N01’s camera function The status of activity logs

Segment screen

You can see the list of segments on the Personalized Radio service.

Android

iPhone

A: The setting whether you receive the Personalized Radio service automatically can be made (on/off). B: Select the segments that you want to receive. C: Shows the segment name and explains briefly what you can enjoy with the segment. Also shows the following messages:

Item Description

Logged in already You have already logged in to the segment correctly.

Not logged in yet

You have not logged in to the segment yet. Tap the message area to move to the next

screen and log in to the segment.

Segment terminated on

"Month""Day", "Year"

The segment will be terminated on the shown date.

D: Indicates the new segment. E: Indicates that you can make advanced settings. Depending on the segment, an account setting can also be made. F: You can select the segments that you want to receive. Depending on the segment, advanced settings or account setting is also available.

Timeline screen

You can check information that you have received so far via the Personalized Radio service.

A: Tap one of these tabs to switch the screen.

Item Description

[Past 24 hours]

Shows segments that you have received in the last 24 hours via the Personalized Radio service. Tap the information to open the website where the information came from. Tap the bookmark icon to bookmark the segment. The segments will disappear from the list after 24 hours.

Shows the bookmarked segment. You can bookmark a segment by tapping the bookmark icon on the [Past 24

[Bookmarks]

hours] screen or by using a voice command while receiving the Personalized Radio service. Bookmarked segments will not be deleted even after 24 hours.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app

Setting for the voice control function

You can select whether FL- N01 is activated by the wake-up phrase.

Tap - [Settings] - [Customize] - [Wake-up phrase].

Setting for the custom button on FL-N01

You can change the function of the custom button on FL-N01.

Tap - [Settings] - [Customize] - [Custom button].

Settings for Notification

You can select how FL-N01 reminds you of notifications.

Tap - [Settings] - [Notification].

Item Description

[Vibration] Selects whether FL-N01 vibrates when you receive notifications. [Readout rate] Adjusts the speed that FL-N01 reads out information. [Readout

volume] [Listen to a

sample]

Adjusts the volume that FL-N01 reads out information.

FL-N01 plays back the sound and you can check if the speed and volume that FL-N01 reads out information are appropriate.

Settings for the sound adjustment

You can change the sound setting of FL-N01.

Tap - [Settings] - [Sound].

Item Description

[Select headphones] Selects the type of headphones connected to FL-N01. [Auto volume enhancement] Selects on to adjust the volume level of FL -N01 automatically according to the ambient noise.

Setting for the music source

You can switch the music source between device mode and streaming mode.

Tap - [Music source].

Setting for the Personalized Radio service

You can check/delete or sign in/out from the accounts that you are using for the Personalized Radio service.

Tap - [Settings] - [General] - [Personalized Radio account].

Hint

For details on how to select segments on the Personalized Radio service, see “Segment screen” of “Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”.”

Settings for the camera function

You can make various settings for the camera function.

Tap - [Settings] - [Applications] - [Camera].

Item Description

[Photo shooting]

[Continuous photo shooting]

[Life Snap]

[Photo resolution]

[Number of photos]

[Use Life Snap]

Selects definition for a still image.

Selects definition for continuous pictures.

Selects how many pictures are taken at one continuous photo shooting.

Selects whether FL-N01 starts taking photos at intervals automatically when you are in a

specific activity. [Activity] Selects the activity that FL -N01 starts taking photos at intervals automatically. [Photo

resolution] [Shooting

interval] [Number of

photos in a loop]

[Photo resolution]

Selects definition for pictures.

Selects the interval of taking photos.

Selects the maximum number of pictures that are stored on FL-N01. When the amount of

pictures stored on FL -N01 reaches the limit, the oldest picture will be deleted.

Selects definition for pictures.

[Interval photo shooting]

[Video shooting]

[Shooting interval]

[Number of maximum photos]

Selects the interval of taking photos.

Selects the maximum number of pictures that FL-N01 takes. When the amount of pictures

that FL -N01 took reaches the limit, FL -N01 stops taking photos at intervals.

[SteadyShot] Selects whether to use the SteadyShot function.

[Geotagging] Selects whether to add Geotag on a picture that FL-N01 takes.

[General]

[Shut the camera in]

Selects when to close the FL- N01’s lens after taking photos.

Settings for the phone call

You can change the phone call settings of FL-N01.

Tap - [Settings] - [Call function].

Item Description

[Use call function]

[Readout a caller name]

Selects whether to use the phone call function. After changing this setting, you need to restart FL N01.

Selects whether FL-N01 reads out a name of the caller when you receive a phone call.

Setting for time readout

You can select whether FL- N01 reads time announcement while playing music.

Tap - [Settings] - [Time Readout].

Software information

You can check information on FL- N01’s software.

Tap - [Settings] - [General].

Item Description

[FL-N01 software update] Shows whether there is software update. [FL-N01 information] Shows the software version or license information on FL-N01. [App information] Show the software version or license information of the “Future Lab Program N” app.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Connecting to a computer

Connect FL-N01 to a computer to charge or transfer data.

Press and hold the (power) button on FL-N01 for 4 seconds until FL-N01 vibrates to power on.

Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted

computer.

Hint

If you are prompted to make a Windows operation, click [Cancel] or [x]. When disconnecting FL-N01 from a computer, do it correctly according to the instruction manual supplied with the computer.

Note

FL-N01 cannot be operated when it is connected to a computer. Do not disconnect FL-N01 from your computer when transferring data between them. Doing so may result in loss of the data being transferred and

data on FL-N01. Do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer while FL-N01 is still connected to the computer. Otherwise, FL-N01

may malfunction. Disconnect FL-N01 from the computer before doing these operations.

Related Topic

Charging

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Transferring music using Explorer/Finder

Music files/folders can be directly transferred to FL-N01 by drag -and-drop using Explorer/Finder.

Press and hold the (power) button on FL-N01 for 4 seconds until FL-N01 vibrates to power on.

Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted

computer.

Open the [FL-N01] folder.

Open the [MUSIC] folder.

Drag-and-drop the music files or folders you want to transfer (

) under the [FL-N01] folder.

(

Hint

) to the corresponding [MUSIC] folder

The music files can be played back even if they are placed in a location other than the [MUSIC] folder.

Note

Some songs may not be played back due to copyright protection.

Do not remove the micro-USB cable while transferring music files/folders. It may take time if you transfer large amount of data to a folder at a time.

Playing back music files with device mode will not be available for as long as 5 minutes Up to 2,000 music files can be transferred at a time. The number of files that can be transferred to FL-N01 at a time vary depending on the size of

files and number of tracks that each file contains. 2,000 is a rough standard when there is no other data files stored on the built-in memory of FLN01.

When 2,000 music files are stored on FL -N01. Inoperable time of FL -N01 varies depending on how many music files are stored on FL -N01.

Related Topic

Connecting to a computer Listening to music Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01

when you transfer/delete music files on FL-N01.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Deleting music using Explorer/Finder

Use Explorer/Finder to delete music files/folders stored on FL- N01.

Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted

computer.

Open the [FL-N01] folder.

Open the [MUSIC] folder.

Select the music files or folders, and delete.

Related Topic

Connecting to a computer

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL - N01

Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted

computer.

Open the [FL-N01] folder.

Open the [DCIM] or [LOG] folder.

Hint

There are no [DCIM] and [LOG] folders when you purchase FL-N01. The [DCIM] folder will be created automatically when you take photos/videos with FL-N01. The [LOG] folder will be created automatically when you use the Personalized Radio service and the activity logs are recorded.

Related Topic

Connecting to a computer Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

About the indicators

A: Indicator light B: Charge light C: Tally light (Camera indicator)

Power on

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

White Flashes FL-N01 is in power- up. White Flashes twice quickly FL-N01 is turned on. Red Flashes 4 times slowly FL-N01 cannot be turned on.

Power off

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

White Flashes FL-N01 is in shut- down.

- Turns off FL-N01 is turned off.

Charging

The charge light (B) shows the status of FL-N01.

Charge light Status of FL-N01

Amber Lights up FL-N01 is being charged.

- Turns off FL-N01 is fully charged. Amber Flashes on an irregular base FL-N01 has malfunctions.

Bluetooth connection

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

Blue Flashes twice quickly repeatedly FL- N01 is in the pairing mode. Blue Flashes 3 times FL -N01 failed in pairing. Blue Turns off gradually FL-N01 is connected to a smartphone. Blue Flashes continuously FL-N01 is processing a Bluetooth connection. Blue Flashes slowly FL-N01 has no Bluetooth connection with any smartphones.

Computer connection

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

Amber Lights up FL-N01 is processing a computer connection.

Sleep mode

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

Dark white Flashes slowly FL-N01 is in sleep mode. White Flashes twice quickly FL-N01 is released from sleep mode.

Camera

The tally light (camera indicator) (C) shows the status of FL-N01.

Tally light Status of FL-N01

Red Lights up FL- N01 is taking a movie.

Red Flashes FL- N01 is about to take a still image, photos at intervals, or continuous pictures.

Software Update

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

White

Red Green

Blue

Flashes twice

Flashes

FL-N01 starts updating its software.

FL-N01 is processing software update. The interval of flashing indicates its progress.

Factory reset

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

White Flashes twice FL-N01 starts initializing. White Flashes slowly FL -N01 is erasing the settings. White Flashes 3 times FL-N01 is back to the initial settings.

Error

The indicator light (A) shows the status of FL-N01.

Indicator light Status of FL-N01

FL-N01 is in one of the following situations;

The Bluetooth connection has failed.

Amber

Red

Flashes twice quickly

Flashes 3 times quickly

Software update has failed. FL-N01 becomes extremely hot. An unexpected error occurs. Shortage of the built-in memory occurs. FL-N01 cannot receive a GPS signal. FL-N01 failed to update activity logs.

FL-N01 is about to shut -down due to a spent battery, increasing internal temperature of FL-N01, or malfunction of hardware.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Specifications

Unit

Audio DSP & Sensor Hub:

“Low Power Wearable SoC” made by Sony

Storage:

8 GB of user area

Sensor:

Accelerometer/Gyro/GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)

Communication System:

Bluetooth 4.1 NFC Tag

Notifications:

Indicator light, charge light, tally light (camera indicator), vibration

Interface*2:

Micro- USB Type B used for a PC connection (USB 2.0), charging, and the supplied Open - ear earphones connection

Power Source:

Built-in lithium -ion rechargeable battery (760 mAh)

Power Consumption:

Playback at A2DP: 1.7 W Camera shooting: 2.4 W Charging: 2.5 W

Power Charge:

Micro- USB port

Speaker:

Stereo speaker

600 mW × 2 (maximum output)

Microphone:

Mic × 4

Supported Audio File*3:

MP3, AAC

Camera:

Still image: 8 megapixels Movie image size: 720p30

Recording Video File:

MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Recording Still Image File:

JPEG

Battery Charging Time:

About 2.5 hours

Battery Life:

Standby time (when FL- N01 is connected to a smartphone, and Personalized Radio setting is off.): About 20 hours Playback (when using the speakers on FL-N01): About 3.0 hours to 5.5 hours (depending on the volume of playback) Playback (when using the supplied Open -ear earphones): About 6.5 hours (depending on the volume of playback)

Recommended Computer Environment:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X v10.11, Mac OS X v10.10, Mac OS X v10.9

Smartphone Models Tested to Work with FL-N01*4:

Sony: Xperia Z5 (Android 6.0.1, Android 5.1.1) Samsung: Galaxy S6 edge (Android 6.0.1, Android 5.1.1) Galaxy S6 (Android 6.0.1) LG: G5 (Android 6.0.1) Apple: iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s (iOS 9.3.5)

Operating temperature*5:

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Dimensions (w/h/d):

S: Approx. 140 mm × 150 mm × 18 mm (5 5/8 in × 6 in × 23/32 in)

M: Approx. 155 mm × 160 mm × 18 mm (6 1/8 in × 6 3/8 in × 23/32 in)

L: Approx. 170 mm × 165 mm × 18 mm (6 3/4 in × 6 1/2 in × 23/32 in)

Mass:

S: Approx. 77 g (2.8 oz) M: Approx. 79 g (2.8 oz) L: Approx. 81 g (2.9 oz)

NFC tag is used by the Bluetooth pairing function for Android devices.

Battery charging except charging with a PC cannot be used with FL-N01.

Audio files transferred by Media Go ver.3.0 and iTunes ver.12.4.2 are guaranteed for playback.

Smartphone with Android 5.0 or higher, or iPhone 5s or higher with iOS 9 or higher are required. Also, the Bluetooth Tethering/Personal Hotspot function needs to be equipped with your device. Refer to the Sony eSupport site for more information about the smartphone models that were tested using the newest system software of FL-N01.

http://www.sony.com/support/futurelab

If FL-N01 is outside of the operating temperature, FL-N01 cannot be charged and the charging light of FL-N01 does not light up.

Open-ear earphones

Type:

Open-ear*6, dynamic

Cable:

Approx. 0.6 m (23.62 in)

Connector:

Micro- USB type B

Mass:

Approx. 12 g (0.423 oz) with cable

This is a unique mechanism using a sound duct, developed by Sony.

This micro-USB cable can be used only for FL-N01S/FL-N01M/FL-N01L.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Help Guide

Future Lab Program N

FL-N01

Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01

You can check data stored on FL-N01 such as music files, photos, and activity logs with a computer. The folder hierarchy below can be recognized by FL-N01. Please transfer content properly.

Music: Stored in the [MUSIC] folder. Plays through “Level 8” in the following illustration.

Photo: Stored in the [DCIM] folder. Activity log: Stored in the [LOG] folder.

Hint

The music files can be played back even if they are placed in a location other than the [MUSIC] folder. There are no [DCIM] and [LOG] folders when you purchase FL-N01. The [DCIM] folder will be created automatically when you take photos with

FL-N01. The [LOG] folder will be created automatically when you use the Personalized Radio service and the activity logs are recorded.

Note

Some songs may not be played back due to copyright protection.

Sony FL-N01 Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

What is FL-N01?

Getting Started

Charge

Initial Setup

How to wear

Voice Control

Music

Personalized Radio service

Camera

Phone Calls

Working with apps

Settings

PC connection

Connecting to a computer

Transferring music using a computer

Checking photos stored on the built-in memory

Information

Specifications

Voice command/Natural speech list

Notes on recognition technologies

Troubleshooting

What you can do to solve a problem

Power

Charging

Sound

Bluetooth

Voice control

Music

Personalized Radio Service

Camera

Phone call

Computer

Others

Table Of Contents

Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app