Sony NWZ-E353, NWZ-E354, NWZ-E355 User Guide

WALK M AN Use r Guide

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How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

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Troubleshooting

Important Information

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Contents list

NWZ-E353/E354 /E355

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player.

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Getting Started

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Ge t t ing Started

Be fore Use

Before first use

How to use this User Guide

Opera tion flow of “WA LK M AN ”

What you can do with “WALKMAN”

Operation flow to enjoy music

Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts

Pow e r/Cha rging

Turning the player on and off

Charging the battery

About battery life

Initial Set t ings

Selecting the display language [Language Settings]

Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]

Pa rts and Controls

Parts and controls

About t he Softw are

About the software

Hom e Menu/Opt ion M enu

About the Home menu

How to use the Home menu

How to use the option menu

WALK M AN Use r Guide

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Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

How t o U se t he Softw are

Window s Me dia Player

Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player

Transferring music using Windows Media Player

Cont e nt T ra nsfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer

Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer

Window s Explorer (Drag -and -Drop)

Transferring music using Windows Explorer

Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Music

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Music

Playing Music

Playing music

Browsing and using the music screen

Searching for songs

Using bookmarks

Playing the songs in a playlist

Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll)

Deleting songs

Using t he K a raoke Func t io n

About the karaoke function

Activating the karaoke function

Changing the key of a song

Using t he Language St udy Function

About language study

Activating the language study function

Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay]

Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Adjusting the playback speed (DPC)

Music Opt ion Menu

Using the music option menu

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode [Play Mode]

Setting the playback range [Playback Range]

Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]

Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]

Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]

Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]

Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]

Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]

Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]

How to create LRC files

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > “SensMe™ Channels”

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

“Se nsM e ™ Channe ls”

Playing songs u sing “S ensMe ™ Channe ls”

What is “SensMe™ Channels”?

Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”

Analyzing songs on the player

“Se nsM e™ Cha nnels” Opt ion Menu

Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Videos/Podc ast s/Phot os

Wa t c hing V ide os

Watching videos [Videos]

Browsing and using the video screen

Searching for videos

Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll]

Deleting videos

Video Option M e nu

Using the video option menu

Video Se ttings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]

Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]

Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]

Playing a Podca st

What is a podcast?

Playing podcast [Podcasts]

Browsing and using the podcast screen

Deleting podcasts

Podc a st Option M e nu

Using the podcast option menu

Vie w ing Photos

Viewing photos [Photos]

Browsing and using the photo screen

Deleting photos

Phot o O pt ion Menu

Using the photo option menu

Phot o S etti ngs

Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > FM Radio

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

FM Radio

List e ning t o FM Radio

Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]

Browsing and using the FM radio screen

Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset]

Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset]

Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]

FM Ra dio Op tion Me nu

Using the FM radio option menu

FM Ra dio Se t t in gs

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]

Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Timer

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Tim e r

Se t t ing t he T ime r

About the timer

Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off]

Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time]

Setting the repeat setting [Repeat]

Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings]

Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings]

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Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Se t t ings

Common Settings

Displaying the player information [Unit Information]

Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)]

Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]

Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings]

Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]

Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings]

Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]

Setting the date format [Date Display Format]

Setting the time format [Time Display Format]

Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care]

Returning to the factory settings [Reset All Settings]

Formatting memory [Format]

Using USB connection mode [USB Connection Mode]

Selecting the display language [Language Settings]

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode [Play Mode]

Setting the playback range [Playback Range]

Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]

Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]

Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]

Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]

Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]

Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]

Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]

How to create LRC files

Video Se ttings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]

Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]

Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]

Phot o S etti ngs

Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]

FM Ra dio Se t t in gs

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]

Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

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Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Trouble shooting

To Deal w it h a Trouble

What can I do to solve a problem?

Customer support Web site

Possible Cause s of Sym pt oms

Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes

Operation

Display

Power

Connection to a computer

“SensMe™ Channels”

FM Radio

Podcast

Other

Messages

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Important Information

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Import a nt I nformation

Precautions

Important product information

Warning

Caution

Notice for users

Notes on the headphones

Notes on the software

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

St oring Data

Storing data

Upgra ding t he Pla ye r’s Firm w are

Upgrading the player’s firmware

License and Trade m ark N ot ice

License and trademark notice

WALK M AN Use r Guide

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Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Specific a tions

Specifications

Supplied items

System requirements

What are For mat a nd Bit Rate

What is audio format?

What is video format?

What is photo format?

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Top page > Contents list

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Cont e nts list

Ge t t ing Started

Be fore Use

Before first use

How to use this User Guide

Opera tion flow of “WA LK M AN ”

What you can do with “WALKMAN”

Operation flow to enjoy music

Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts

Pow e r/Cha rging

Turning the player on and off

Charging the battery

About battery life

Initial Set t ings

Selecting the display language [Language Settings]

Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]

Pa rts and Controls

Parts and controls

About t he Softw are

About the software

Hom e Menu/Opt ion M enu

About the Home menu

How to use the Home menu

How to use the option menu

How t o U se t he Softw are

Window s Me dia Player

Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player

Transferring music using Windows Media Player

Cont e nt T ra nsfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer

Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer

Window s Explorer (Drag -and -Drop)

Transferring music using Windows Explorer

Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer

Music

Playing Music

Playing music

Browsing and using the music screen

Searching for songs

Using bookmarks

Playing the songs in a playlist

Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll)

Deleting songs

Using t he K a raoke Func t io n

About the karaoke function

Activating the karaoke function

Changing the key of a song

Using t he Language St udy Function

About language study

Activating the language study function

Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay]

Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Adjusting the playback speed (DPC)

Music Opt ion Menu

Using the music option menu

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode [Play Mode]

Setting the playback range [Playback Range]

Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]

Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]

Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]

Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]

Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]

Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]

Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]

How to create LRC files

“Se nsM e ™ Channe ls”

Playing songs u sing “S ensMe ™ Channe ls”

What is “SensMe™ Channels”?

Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”

Analyzing songs on the player

“Se nsM e™ Cha nnels” Opt ion Menu

Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu

Videos/Podc ast s/Phot os

Wa t c hing V ide os

Watching videos [Videos]

Browsing and using the video screen

Searching for videos

Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll]

Deleting videos

Video Option M e nu

Using the video option menu

Video Se ttings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]

Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]

Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]

Playing a Podca st

What is a podcast?

Playing podcast [Podcasts]

Browsing and using the podcast screen

Deleting podcasts

Podc a st Option M e nu

Using the podcast option menu

Vie w ing Photos

Viewing photos [Photos]

Browsing and using the photo screen

Deleting photos

Phot o O pt ion Menu

Using the photo option menu

Phot o S etti ngs

Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]

FM Radio

List e ning t o FM Radio

Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]

Browsing and using the FM radio screen

Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset]

Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset]

Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]

FM Ra dio Op tion Me nu

Using the FM radio option menu

FM Ra dio Se t t in gs

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]

Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

Tim e r

Se t t ing t he T ime r

About the timer

Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off]

Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time]

Setting the repeat setting [Repeat]

Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings]

Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings]

Se t t ings

Common Settings

Displaying the player information [Unit Information]

Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)]

Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]

Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings]

Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]

Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings]

Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]

Setting the date format [Date Display Format]

Setting the time format [Time Display Format]

Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care]

Returning to the factory settings [Reset All Settings]

Formatting memory [Format]

Using USB connection mode [USB Connection Mode]

Selecting the display language [Language Settings]

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode [Play Mode]

Setting the playback range [Playback Range]

Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]

Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]

Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]

Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]

Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]

Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]

Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]

How to create LRC files

Video Se ttings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]

Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]

Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]

Phot o S etti ngs

Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]

FM Ra dio Se t t in gs

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]

Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

What is audio format?

Trouble shooting

To Deal w it h a Trouble

What can I do to solve a problem?

Customer support Web site

Possible Cause s of Sym pt oms

Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes

Operation

Display

Power

Connection to a computer

“SensMe™ Channels”

FM Radio

Podcast

Other

Messages

Import a nt I nformation

Precautions

Important product information

Warning

Caution

Notice for users

Notes on the headphones

Notes on the software

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

St oring Data

Storing data

Upgra ding t he Pla ye r’s Firm w are

Upgrading the player’s firmware

License and Trade m ark N ot ice

License and trademark notice

Specific a tions

Specifications

Supplied items

System requirements

What are For mat a nd Bit Rate

What is video format?

What is photo format?

WALK M AN Use r Guide

Getting Started

Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > Before first use

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

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Be fore first use

Thank you for purchasing this “WALKMAN.”

This User Guide explains how to transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts to the player and how to use various functions of it. Browse this User Guide for necessary information. Before you start using the player, be sure to read “Important Information” that contains important information on the use of the player. To read it, click “Important Information” in the side bar on the left of the browser window. Also, “Quick Start Guide” supplied with the player contains important information for you. For information about the customer support Web site, see

About model na mes m ent ioned in this Use r Guide

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.

About Window s operating system a nd Window s M e dia Pla yer

Make sure that the operating system is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7 (*1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7). For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/

(*1) [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

[Details].

About ba t t ery cha rging

The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery.

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Getting Started

Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > How to use this User Guide

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

How t o use t his U ser Guide

Selecting a topic to display

Returning to a previous page

Printing out a page

This User Guide explains how to use each function of the player, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.

Se lecting a topic t o display

Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes.

1 . Click a title (

The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.

2 . Click a topic title (

) in the side bar on the left of the browser window.

) in the list.

Descriptions appear in the right pane.

Changing the font size

You can change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.

Re t urning to a previous pa ge

Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a

page you previously viewed.

Printing out a pa ge

Click the print button ( ) to print out a page you are viewing.

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“WALKMAN”

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

What you c a n do w ith “WALK M AN”

Enjoying music, videos, photos and podcasts transferred from a computer

Enjoying “SensMe™ Channels”

Your “WALKMAN” incorporates various functions. This page introduces some of its major features to you. You need to transfer music, videos, photos or podcasts from a computer to your “WALKMAN” to enjoy them.

Enjoying music, vide os, photos and podcast s tra nsfe rre d from a com put e r

To enjoy music, videos, photos or podcasts, use bundled software (Content Transfer) or supported software (Windows Media Player) to transfer them from a computer to the player. For how to install the bundled software, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”

M usic

There are several ways to transfer music to the player. See [Details] for how to transfer your favorite songs to the player. After transferring, see

[Details] for how to play them back.

V ide os/ Photos/ Podcast s

There are several ways to transfer videos, photos or podcasts to the player. See [Details] for how to transfer them to the player. After transferring, see

[Details] for how to view photos, or [Details] for how to play back podcasts.

[Details] for how to watch videos,

Enjoying “SensMe™ Cha nnels”

Pla ying “SensMe™ Cha nne ls”

“SensMe™ Channels” automatically picks up songs to fit the themes of channels. You can play songs according to your mood, activity, time of the day, and so on. See “SensMe™ Channels.”

[Details] for how to use

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Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Opera t ion flow to e njoy m usic

You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back. There are various ways to obtain music files, such as importing from CDs, purchasing at online music stores, downloading from the Internet, and so on. Be careful that the player can play back music files in supported formats only. Also, copyright protected music files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details about supported file formats, see Once you have music files on your computer, you are ready to transfer them to the player. You can transfer music to the player in the following three ways.

Tra nsferring music from CDs using Window s Media Pla yer

You can import music from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player using Windows Media Player.

For how to use Windows Media Player, see the following topics.

Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player [Details] Transferring music using Windows Media Player [Details]

[Details].

[Details]

Tra nsferring music from iTunes, etc., using Cont e nt T ransfer

If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer.

For how to use Content Transfer, see the following topics.

Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer [Details]

[Details]

Tra nsferring music by drag-a nd -drop using Window s Ex plore r

You can directly transfer music stored on your computer by drag-and -drop using Windows Explorer.

For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.

Transferring music using Windows Explorer [Details]

Hint

For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see

[Details].

The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage. ATRAC files managed by SonicStage can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format.

Not e

During data transfer between the player and a computer, [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player’s screen. While [Do not disconnect.] is displayed, do not disconnect the USB cable. Otherwise, the data being transferred or the data stored in the player may be damaged. Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer’s battery. If you turn on or restart the computer while the player is connected to the computer, the player may malfunction. In this case, press the RESET button of the player to reset it

[Details]. Disconnect the player from the computer before turning on or restarting the

computer.

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photos and podcasts

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Opera t ion flow to e njoy videos, phot os and podcast s

You need to have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back. You can import videos from recorded videos or download from the Internet, etc. You can import photos from a digital camera or download from the Internet, etc. You can download podcast episodes from the Internet. Be careful that the player can play back files in supported formats only. Also, copyright protected files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details about supported file formats, see Once you have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer, you are ready to transfer them to the player. You can transfer video/photo/podcast episode files to the player in the following three ways.

Tra nsferring vide os/photos/podcast s using Content Transfe r

You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer.

[Details].

For how to use Content Transfer, see the following topics.

Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer [Details]

[Details]

Tra nsferring vide os/photos/podcast s by dra g -and-drop using Window s Explore r

You can directly transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer by drag-and -drop using Windows Explorer.

For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.

Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer

[Details]

Tra nsferring vide os/photos using Windows M e dia Pla yer

You can transfer videos/photos managed with Windows Media Player to the player. For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/

Also, see the following topic.

Windows Media Player [Details]

Hint

For detailed information on how to import videos/photos/podcasts, refer to the Help of each

software. For details about supported file formats, see

[Details].

Not e

Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to the player.

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Getting Started

Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Turning the player on and off

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

Contents list

Turning the playe r on and off

To turn on the player

To turn off the player

OPTION/PWR OFF button

HOLD switch

If appears on the top of the screen, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow

To t urn on the playe r

Press any button to turn the player on.

on the right side of the player to cancel the HOLD function.

To t urn off the player

Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button [Details]. [POWER OFF] appears, the player enters standby mode, and the screen turns off.

Hint

Set the date and time on the player before using it During pause, if there is no operation for about 10 minutes, the player automatically enters standby mode, and the screen turns off. In standby mode, press any button to turn on the screen again. While the player is in standby mode, if there is no operation for about a day, the player completely turns off automatically.

Not e

You cannot operate the player when it is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable before operating the player. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen. The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might unexpectedly turn off completely, depending on the power remaining in the battery.

[Details].

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Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

Videos/Podcasts/Photos

FM Radio

Timer

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Charging t he battery

About the [Battery Care] mode

About the battery indicator

The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied). When the remaining battery indication in the upper right corner of the display shows charging is completed. (Charging time is approx. 3 hours.)

When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to

Not e

After fully charging, the player will automatically enter standby mode.

in the remaining battery indication of the display).

About the [Bat t e ry Care] m ode

In the [Battery Care] mode, the player stops recharging a short time before the battery is fully charged. When extended use over many hours is not required, you can set [Battery Care] to [On] to increase the available number of cycles of charge and discharge, which can significantly extend battery lifespan. For how to set the [Battery Care] mode, see

Not e

In the [Battery Care] mode, the first bar of the battery indicator will disappear somewhat quicker than normal. This is a result of stopping recharging the battery before becoming fully charged (in order to extend the battery lifespan) and is not a malfunction.

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About the ba ttery indic a t or

The battery indicator in the information area shows the remaining battery charge.

As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If [LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.] appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. See

[Details] on battery duration.

Hint

The screen dims while charging.

Not e

If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player, or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, after which it should start operating normally again. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF). If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the may appear, and charging cannot be performed. The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. [Do not disconnect.] appears in the display while the computer accesses the player. During this time, do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied); otherwise, data being transferred (or data already in the player) may be damaged. The control buttons on the player become inoperative while it is connected to a computer. To prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every half a year or every year. Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with proper operation of the player. We do not guarantee battery recharging using a personally assembled/modified computer. If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player’s battery will not be charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it. Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer’s battery. While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the player to malfunction. Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these operations. Heat may build up in the player while charging. This is not a malfunction. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen.

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About ba t t e ry life

Turn off the player manually

Longer battery life settings

Adjust data format and bit rate

By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life.

Turn off t he playe r m a nua lly

If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player turns completely off automatically.

Longer ba t t ery life sett ings

The following settings are effective for extending the battery life of the player.

Set as below to turn off the screen as frequently as possible during music playback.

Set [On/Off] to [On] and [Delay] to [15 Sec] (the shortest waiting time). Set [Display Lyrics] to other than [On (No Screen Off)]. Set [Karaoke/Language Study] to other than [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum

Karaoke Mode]. Reduce the [Brightness] setting value. Set [Equalizer], [VPT(Surround)], [DSEE(Sound Enhance)], [Clear Stereo], [Dynamic Normalizer] and [DPC (Speed Control)] to [None] or [Off].

See

[Details] for details on the effect of setting changes, default settings, and battery life

measurement conditions.

Adjust da t a form a t and bit rate

Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see

Re lat e d Topics

Charging time

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