Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWD-E023F / E025F ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-875-124-11 (1)
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HOME Menu List................................. 6 Supplied Accessories............................ 7 Parts and Controls............................... 9 Front.................................................................9 Rear................................................................11 Display...........................................................12 Preparing the Player.......................... 13 Charging the Player.....................................13 Turning the Player On and Off...
Maximizing Battery Life.................... 58 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 59 Table of Contents Storing Data Other than Audio Files....................................... 60 Upgrading the Player’s Firmware...... 61 Menu Useful Facts What is audio format?.................................59 Troubleshooting Additional Information Precautions........................................ 72 About Copyrights.............................. 79 Specifications.....................................
HOME menu*1 *1 5 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. The number of icons may differ depending on the function you use. By pressing the / button, you can select an icon and press the button to confirm. (Search)................................... 21 (Sports Shuffle)........................ 20 (All Songs)................................. 19 (FM)......................................... 51 (Settings) File Disp Language........................ 23 Sound...............
Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Menu Headphones (1) Style-Up® Panel (1) USB cap for Style-Up® Panel (1) Index Quick Start Guide (1) Operation Guide (PDF file)*1 (1) “Auto Transfer” software*2 (1) *1 Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. *2 The “Auto Transfer” software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player.
You can select from a variety of Style-Up® Panel colors and matching USB cap. Table of Contents Changing the Style-Up® Panel Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow () to Remove the Style-Up® Panel as in the following illustrations. Slide the Style-Up® Panel in the direction of the arrow slightly, and remove. Attach the supplied Style-Up® Panel as in the following illustrations.
Table of Contents Parts and Controls Front Menu Index Headphones PLAY MODE/SOUND*1 button Switches the play mode ( page 22). Press and hold this button to change the sound quality setting ( page 25). /HOME*1 button When you press this button while playing or pausing a song, you can switch between Song control mode and Folder control mode. In Song control mode, the player skips to the beginning of the song. In Folder control mode, the player skips to the beginning of the folder.
Table of Contents Menu Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right. Display See page 12. Index Headphones / button Selects a song, folder, or menu item. You can also skip to the beginning of the song/folder, or fast-forward or fast-rewind as follows. Pressing the () button: Skips to the beginning of the current (or next) song/folder.
Table of Contents Rear Menu Index HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow (), all operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” appears in the display. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released. Accessory hole Used to attach the optional accessories.
Table of Contents Display Menu Text/graphic information display Displays the song title, folder name, artist name, current date/time, messages and menu items. To change the display mode, proceed to the “Display Mode” menu ( page 32). Switch the display to power save mode if you do not intend to use the player for a while ( page 44).
Getting Started Table of Contents Preparing the Player Charging the Player Index When the remaining battery indication of the , charging is completed display shows: (charging time is approx. 60 minutes*1). When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, battery indication is displayed). recharge it fully (until the Menu The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.
Getting Started Notes To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player When you pause song playback or FM reception by pressing the button, after a few seconds, “POWER OFF” appears and the display goes off automatically, then the player enters Sleep status. The player consumes very little battery power. Index button Menu Turning the Player On and Off Table of Contents Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF).
Getting Started Menu To enjoy audio data transferred to the player, you need to import audio data from the Internet or audio data from CDs to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need to use appropriate software for importing. For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” ( page 80).
Getting Started Index Hint Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Notes Do not disconnect the player while “DATA ACCESS” appears on the player as the data being transferred may be damaged. Do not delete or change the name of the “MUSIC” folder. Otherwise, songs will not be played back on the player. Transferring music in Windows Explorer Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer. Insert the USB connector fully.
Getting Started Menu You can transfer audio files automatically from a desired folder every time you connect the player to your computer using the “Auto Transfer” software stored on the player. When you use the “Auto Transfer” software for the first time, transfer audio files as follows. Table of Contents Transferring music automatically using the “Auto Transfer” software Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.
Getting Started Set files/destination for transfer Extensions of audio files to be transferred and a list of destination folders appear. [Add] You can add an extension to an audio file to be transferred and the destination folder. [Edit] You can change the extension setting currently selected. [Remove] You can delete the extension currently selected. Clear transfer history When you click [Clear], the history of the audio file transferred before by “Auto Transfer” is cleared.
Playing Music Songs transferred by the “Auto Transfer” software or Windows Explorer can be played back on the player. button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select (All Songs), and then press the button to confirm. Playback starts from the last song you listened to. If you did not play any song, playback starts from the beginning. Playback continues in order through the last song and then pauses.
Playing Music Playing Songs in Random Order for a Specified Period of Time (Sports Shuffle) Table of Contents The player randomly selects songs from all transferred songs and plays them in random order for a specified duration (between 1 and 99 minutes). “10 min” (10 minutes) is set by default. Menu /HOME button button Index / button Note “Search” is not available while/after using this function or FM radio.
Playing Music /HOME button Menu You can search for a song by its file name or its folder name. When you transfer audio data to the “MUSIC” folder using the “Auto Transfer” software or Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear on the player and can be played back. Table of Contents Searching for Songs (Search) button Index / button Notes This function is not available while/after using “Sports Shuffle” or FM radio.
Playing Music The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Menu PLAY MODE/SOUND button Table of Contents Changing the Play Mode (PLAY MODE) Index Note This function is not available while/after using “Sports Shuffle” or FM radio. If you want to use this function after “Sports Shuffle” or FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) to confirm. Press the PLAY MODE/SOUND button repeatedly to select the desired play mode.
Settings Table of Contents Setting the File Display Language (File Disp Language) /HOME button button Menu You can select from 8 languages in which to display the transferred folder and audio file name. Index / button Notes This function is only available in pause mode. When the remaining battery is low, you cannot set this function. Charge the battery before setting. This function is not available while/after using FM radio.
Settings English Español Português Русский Українська Folders and audio files are displayed in English. Folders and audio files are displayed in Spanish. Folders and audio files are displayed in Portuguese. Folders and audio files are displayed in Russian. Folders and audio files are displayed in Ukrainian. Folders and audio files are displayed in Korean. Folders and audio files are displayed in Simplified Chinese. Folders and audio files are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
Settings You can select preset sound quality settings from either “Equalizer” or “Clear Bass.” Default settings Sound quality (Indication) Sound 1 ( 1) Sound 2 ( 2) Sound OFF (None) Equalizer EQ Custom (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) +1 EQ Custom (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) +3 Off Clear Bass (bass) 0 PLAY MODE/SOUND button Note This function is not available while/after using FM radio. If you want to use this function after FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) or (Sports Shuffle) to confirm.
Settings You can set your desired sound quality for each of “Sound1” and “Sound2,” according to the music genre, etc. /HOME button Table of Contents Changing the sound quality (Equalizer) button Menu Index / button Note This function is not available while/after using FM radio. If you want to use this function after FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) or (Sports Shuffle) to confirm. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Settings Description EQ Heavy EQ Pop EQ Jazz EQ Unique Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. EQ Custom Notes If the sound quality setting you select is distorted when you turn up the volume, turn it down.
Settings You can preset the value of “Clear Bass” (bass) and 5 bands “Equalizer” as “Sound1” or “Sound2” while looking at the player’s screen. /HOME button Table of Contents Setting the EQ Custom values button Menu Index / button Notes If the “EQ Custom” value is set in “Equalizer” of the Setting menu, the “EQ Custom” setting is applied to the sound. This function is not available while/after using FM radio.
Settings Custom,” and then press the button to confirm. The slider of “Clear Bass” appears highlighted. “Clear Bass” can be set to one of 4 sound levels. Press the / button to select the “Equalizer” value, and then press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. Index press the button to confirm. The slider of “Equalizer” appears highlighted. “Equalizer” can be set to one of 7 sound levels.
Settings “Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. /HOME button Table of Contents Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) button Menu Note This function is not available while/after using FM radio. If you want to use this function after FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) or (Sports Shuffle) to confirm. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Settings /HOME button button Menu You can set to reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to folder songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize differences in recorded level. Table of Contents Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) Index / button Note This function is not available while/after using FM radio.
Settings Table of Contents Changing the Display Mode (Display Mode) You can change the display in play or pause mode. /HOME button button Menu Index / button Note This function is not available while/after using FM radio. If you want to use this function after FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) to confirm. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings Table of Contents Menu List of display types “Basic”: The basic display (Default setting) “Property”: Song information Displays the current play mode, the current folder number/total folder number of the playback range, the current song number/total song number of the playback range, (Clear Stereo icon, page 30), codec (audio format), and bit rate. Index “Clock”: Time information Displays the year, month, date, and current time.
Settings button Index /HOME button / button Setting to a Manual Volume (Manual Volume) Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. Menu There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level. Manual Volume (Default setting): Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume level between 0 to 30. Preset Volume: Press the VOL +/– button to set the volume level to one of 3 preset levels: “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.
Settings Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Setting a Preset Volume (Preset Volume) Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Preset Volume,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Setting a Preset Volume value Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “ Edit>” displayed under “Preset Volume,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings /HOME button button Menu You can set “AVLS” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With “AVLS”, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. “AVLS OFF” is set by default. Table of Contents Limiting the Volume (AVLS) Index / button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “Beep ON” is set by default. /HOME button Table of Contents Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep) button Menu Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Beep>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Table of Contents Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. /HOME button button Menu Index / button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings To display the current time You can display the current time in either of the following ways: Menu Set “Clock” in “Changing the Display Mode (Display Mode)” ( page 32). While the HOLD function is activated, press any button. Table of Contents To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. Hint Notes If the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be set again.
Settings You can select the date format displayed for the current time ( page 39) from among year/month/day, day/month/year, and month/day/year. button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Date-Time>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 39) from either a “Time 24h” or “Time 12h” display. button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Date-Time>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings (USB Bus Powered) /HOME button Menu Depending on how you are using the computer, if the power supply (USB Bus Power) is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to the player. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) to “Low-Power 100mA” may improve data transfer. Table of Contents Changing the USB Connection Setting button Index / button Note You cannot set this during USB connection.
Settings /HOME button button Menu When you do not operate the player for a specified duration (about 15 seconds), the screen will change to the power save screen. You can change the power save screen settings. Table of Contents Setting the Power Save Screen (Power Save Mode) Index / button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings You can set the display contrast to one of 15 levels. “0” is set by default. /HOME button Table of Contents Setting the Contrast of the Display (Contrast) button Menu Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can set the display brightness level from 1 to 7. “4” is set by default. /HOME button Table of Contents Setting the Brightness of the Display (Brightness) button Menu Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Information such as model name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number, and firmware version can be displayed. button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Information>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player. button Notes This function is only available in pause mode. This function is not available while/after using FM radio. If you want to use this function (Sports after FM radio, operate from the HOME menu to select (All Songs) or Shuffle) to confirm. Press and hold the /HOME button in pause mode until the HOME menu appears.
Settings /HOME button Menu You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all audio data, the “Auto Transfer” software and Operation Guide (this manual) will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting, and export any necessary data to the hard disk of your computer or other device. Table of Contents Formatting Memory (Format) button Index / button Notes This function is only available in pause mode.
Settings To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. Index Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player in Windows Explorer. When you formatted the player in Windows Explorer accidently, do it again on the player ( page 49). Menu Note Table of Contents To cancel the operation Select “Cancel” in step , and press the button to confirm.
Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna. Use the player with the headphone cord extended. Menu 1 Switching to the FM radio /HOME button Table of Contents Listening to FM Radio button Index / button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm. The FM radio screen appears.
Listening to FM Radio Menu To turn off the volume of the FM radio briefly By pressing the button, FM radio sound is not output. The FM radio enters Sleep status after a few seconds and the display goes off. By pressing the button again, FM radio sound is output again.
Listening to FM Radio Index To stop automatic presetting Select “Cancel” in step , and press the button to confirm. Menu button to confirm. The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency. “COMPLETE” appears when presetting is completed, then the first preset station is received. Table of Contents Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button.
Listening to FM Radio To and above and below. Operation Menu Select the previous preset number Press the button briefly. Select the next preset number Press the button briefly. Table of Contents Preset Tuning Preset number appears with Note Manual Tuning Frequency appears with and above and below. To Operation Select the previous frequency Press the button briefly. Select the next frequency Press the button briefly. Select the previous receivable Press and hold the button.
Listening to FM Radio You can preset broadcast stations which “FM Auto Preset” cannot detect ( page 52). button Select the desired frequency by the manual tuning mode ( page 53). Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step is preset and the assigned preset number appears to the left of the frequency. Hint You can preset up to 30 stations (P01 to P30). Note The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency.
Listening to FM Radio /HOME button Menu When you select stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function ( page 52) or “Manual Tuning” ( page 53), the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because the reception is too sensitive. In this case, set the reception to “Scan Sens Low.” “Scan Sens High” is set by default.
Listening to FM Radio /HOME button button Menu If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to “Mono” for monaural. If you set it to “Auto,” monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions. “Auto” is set by default. Table of Contents Changing the Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto) Index / button Press and hold the /HOME button while displaying the FM radio screen until the HOME menu appears.
Useful Facts By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power and use the player for a longer time.
Useful Facts Table of Contents What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. Menu MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Useful Facts Menu You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer in Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk.] Table of Contents Storing Data Other than Audio Files Notes Index Do not disconnect the player while “DATA ACCESS” appears on the player during data transfer. The data could be damaged.
Useful Facts Download the update program to your computer from the web sites. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete. Index For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.
Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. and try any corrective actions listed. Menu 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, Table of Contents Troubleshooting 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted.
Troubleshooting No data is played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 13). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 62). data is stored on the player. No Transfer data from the computer to the player. Transferred files are not in a playable format. Songs may not be played back, depending on the file format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( page 80).
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu Songs are played back The playback range is limited in the play mode ( within a limited playback page 22). range only, such as within Change the play mode setting. one folder. Data cannot be deleted You cannot delete songs on the player. on the player. Delete them in Windows Explorer. Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu Transferred songs cannot The built-in flash memory of the player was be found. formatted in Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 49). player was disconnected from the computer The while data was being transferred. Transfer usable data back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 49).
Troubleshooting “” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the player are involved. Rename the title with appropriate characters in Windows Explorer. “File Disp Language” is not set for the title properly. Set the correct language for the title using “File Disp Language” ( page 23). data name is not one of the 8 setting languages The for “File Disp Language” ( page 23). Rename the data with one of the 8 setting languages for “File Disp Language” in Windows Explorer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Symptom Cause/Remedy “Auto Transfer” software does not start up. If the “Auto Transfer” software does not start up by connecting the player to the computer, double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] - or [Removable Disk] (AutoTransfer.exe). You may have deleted the “Auto Transfer” software. Download the “Auto Transfer” software from the support web sites ( page 18) and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.
Troubleshooting Audio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Make sure that “DATA ACCESS” or “USB CONNECT” appears on the display. Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
Troubleshooting You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 53). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. The radio signal is weak. Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or vehicles. The headphone cord is not extended enough. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Remedy ACCESS This message appears after disconnecting the player from the computer, activating “File Disp Language” ( page 23), “Reset All Settings” ( page 48) or resetting the player ( page 62). The volume level exceeds the rated value while “AVLS” is enabled. This is not an error message. Wait until the message disappears.
Troubleshooting HOLD The player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. The battery is low. LOW BATTERY MEMORY ERROR NO DATABASE NO ITEM PRESET FULL SYSTEM ERROR UPDATE ERROR USB CONNECT To operate the player, slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). You must charge the battery ( page 13). There is a problem with Transfer the usable audio the built-in flash memory.
Additional Information Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Additional Information When you unplug the headphones from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord. Continued Index Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. – Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water. – Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow.
Additional Information Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately.
Additional Information Menu Do not push the LCD screen strongly. Color spots may appear or the LCD panel may be damaged. If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not indicate a failure. If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected. Table of Contents On the LCD On cleaning If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Additional Information Table of Contents About sample data*1 The player is pre-installed with sample data. If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any replacement data. *1 In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed. Index About the customer support web sites If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in Europe: http://support.
Additional Information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation Index ® Menu “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Supported file format Music File extension MP3*1 (.mp3), WMA*1, *2 (.wma), AAC-LC*1, *2 (.mp4*3, .m4a, .3gp), Linear-PCM*1 (.wav) Codec MP3*1 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA*1, *2 Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz AAC-LC*1, *2 Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4 Sampling frequency: 11.
Additional Information Maximum number of files: 2,048 files Maximum number of folders: 1,024 folders Total maximum number of files and folders directly under one folder: Approx. 300 Table of Contents Maximum recodable number of files and folders Capacity (User available capacity)*1 Menu NWD-E023F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes) NWD-E025F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
Additional Information By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “Power Save Mode” ( page 44) is set to “Save ON Super,” and “Sound” ( page 25), “Clear Stereo” ( page 30) and “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 31) are deactivated. Table of Contents The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
Additional Information Not supported by the following environments: – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment – Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Additional Information B Battery.......................................... 58, 82 Beep (Beep sound)........................... 38 Bit rate.......................................... 59, 80 Brightness.......................................... 46 C Clear Bass.......................................... 25 Clear Stereo....................................... 30 Clock.................................................. 33 Computer.......................................... 83 Contrast.............................
Additional Information U Upgrading.......................................... 61 USB Bus Powered (USB connection setting)........................................... 43 V Volume.....................................9, 31, 34 Volume Limit.................................... 37 Volume Mode.................................... 34 VOL +/– button.................................. 9 W Windows Explorer...................... 16, 60 WMA........................................... 59, 80 Index T Time Disp Type.....
