Quick Start Guide

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– CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)

To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.

– Sound board

– USB port (Hi speed USB is recommended)

• Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB).

• To use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD), you need Internet connection, and Internet

Explorer 5.5 or later needs to be installed.

• This software is not supported by the following environments:

– OSs other than those indicated above

– Personally constructed PCs or operating systems

– An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating

system

– Multi-boot environment

– Multi-monitor environment

– Macintosh

We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System

Requirements.

Turn on the computer and start Windows.

Log on as an administrator.

Quit all activated software programs on your computer.

Be sure to quit any anti-virus software as it may strain the CPU.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.

The install wizard will start automatically and the Main Menu appears.

Install SonicStage and Operation Guide (PDF).

Click “Install SonicStage” from the Main Menu, and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer. If prompted,

restart the computer after installing.

To install the Operation Guide (PDF)

Click “Install Hardware Operation Guide (PDF)”, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

When installation is not successful

Visit the following web sites:

For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport

For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/

For customers in Europe: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com

For customers in China: http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/

For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/

For customers in other countries or areas: http://www.css.ap.sony.com

For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/

If the issue persists:

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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