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    Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F / S736F / S738F / S739F ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-122-190-11 (1)
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    Table of Contents Menu Index  Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list
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     To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Table of Contents Menu Index Single Page Continuous - Facing Pages are displayed one at a time. Two pages are displayed side by side When you scroll, the display
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     Table of Contents Menu Index Table of Contents Home Menu List 6 Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundle software 9 Parts and Controls 11 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" screen..........21 Using the OPTION Button 22
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    Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually 98 Deleting preset broadcast the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only 103 Using with Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 132 Messages 146 Additional Information Precautions 149 License and Trademark Notice.......... 157 Specifications
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    "Theme Settings" ( page 113). The screen illustrations within this manual are only examples. SensMe™ Channels 44 FM Radio 95 Intelligent Shuffle instead of (Intelligent Shuffle) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore (Intelligent Shuffle),
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    all Settings 122 Format 123 Language Settings 125 NC Settings*1 105 NC Modes 105 Set Noise Can. level 108 Podcast Library 80 Now Playing 21 *1 NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only
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    Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual)*1  CD-ROM*2 *3 (1)  Windows Media Player 11  Media Manager for WALKMAN*4  Content Transfer  Operation Guide (PDF file)  Quick Start Guide (1) *1 NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only *2 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. *3 Depending on
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    software or visit the following website. http://www.support.microsoft.com/  Hint  Some computers that already the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Media Manager for WALKMAN*1 Media Manager for WALKMAN
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    .  Hint  ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website ( page 156). Index
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    headphones may not sound right. About the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) The Noise Canceling function is available to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported accessories for the WM‑PORT.  NOISE CANCELING switch (NWZS736F/S738F/S739F
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    press any button when the player is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Note  The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power
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    Table of Contents Menu 13 Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, podcast episodes, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the player's settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 14 How to use the 5-way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the "Now Playing" screen. *1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. How to use the 5-way button on
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    15 Photo List Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons  Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
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    16 How to use the 5-way button on the "Now Playing" screen Music Song name Table of Contents Menu Index Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status Buttons  / / Description Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is pressed
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    17 SensMe™ Channels Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons  / / Channel Song name Artist name Album title Playing Status Description Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and playback pauses. Press the / button
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    18 Video Table of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description  Starts video playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is
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    Table of Contents Menu 19 Photo Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description   appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the  button is pressed again,  appears and playback
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    54) , , etc. The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103) The icons of the video setting  "Continuous Playback" is set to "On Mono" ( page 101) The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 23) Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu 21 Displaying the "Now Playing" screen You can quickly display "Now Playing" screen from various screens. Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Now Playing), and
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 22 Using the OPTION Button You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of
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    supplied USB cable. When you insert the connector of the USB cable into the player, do so with the mark facing up. When the remaining battery indication 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
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    recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.  The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of
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    If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you press any button while in the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore
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    on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 159). Index
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    , see the following instructions. For details about Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service WALKMAN]. Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu 28 Getting Started For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "MUSIC" folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be 1st recognized. 7th 8th 9th (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order
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    Table of Contents Menu 29 Getting Started For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "VIDEO" folder. On the 1st level, the "VIDEO" folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, 1st folders beyond the 1st
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    Table of Contents Menu 30 Getting Started For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "PICTURE" folder. On the 1st level, the "PICTURE" folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by "PICTURE" folder. However, beyond
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    Table of Contents Menu 31 Getting Started For podcasts (On Windows Explorer) Drag and Drop channel folders into the "PODCASTS" folder and episode files into the channel folders. 1st On the 1st level, the "PODCASTS" folder will recognize only folders. The episode files on the 1st level will
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    Table of Contents Menu 32 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library) You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Searching for songs by song name  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 33 Playing Music Searching for songs by album  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 34 Playing Music Searching for songs by artist  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 35 Playing Music Searching for songs by genre  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 36 Playing Music Searching for songs by release year  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the
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    37 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by folder When you transfer data to the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the "MUSIC" folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable
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     button to confirm. When the search finishes, the results are displayed. When you select "Artist" or "Album," you can narrow the search results and select a specific song. When "Artist" or "Album" is selected and you press and hold the  button, all songs on the item are played. Continued 
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    39 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Playing a playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on
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    Table of Contents Menu 40 Playing Music Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song. To use this function, the "/ Button Setting" needs to be set to "Direct Search" ( page
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    play). Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note  appears instead of (Intelligent Shuffle) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore (Intelligent Shuffle), format the memory of the player ( page 123). Playing songs released in
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    42 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index  Hints  You can also select "Intelligent Shuffle" play from "Music Library."  When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 53). Even if you cancel "Intelligent Shuffle," the "Shuffle"
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    Table of Contents Menu 43 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press the  button to
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    ™ Channels," the sound pattern of the songs needs to be analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS, a Sony development. 12 TONE ANALYSIS is loaded with software such as Content Transfer, or Media Manager for WALKMAN. For details about analysis of the software, refer to Help of each software. You can also
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    played in random order. Each time you select the channel, the order of playback will vary.  If you transfer songs using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Content Transfer, the songs are played back from the most melodic and rhythmical section. Notes  Depending on the file format, certain songs cannot
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    46 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index List of channels Channel Morning (05:00~09:59) Daytime (10:00~15:59) Evening (16:00~18:59) Night (19:00~23:59) Midnight (24:00~04:59) Shuffle All Energetic Relax Upbeat Pop Ballad Lounge Acoustic Electronic Classical Extreme Description One of
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    Contents Menu 47 Playing Music Analyzing songs on the player If you transferred songs other than by using Content Transfer or Media Manger for WALKMAN and want to listen to them using the "SensMe™ Channels," analyze them on the player. SensMe™ Channels BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button
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    48 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs from "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Index
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    49 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Music Option Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, on the music "Now Playing" screen or on the "SensMe™ Channels"
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    of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from the wish list. / Button Setting Clock Display Sets the operation of the / button to "Direct Search" or "Folder
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    51 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Option items appear on the "SensMe™ Channels" screen Option items Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art Song Information Updating Channels Clock Display Description/reference page Customizes the sound quality ( page 59). Customizes the "VPT(Surround)"
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    Table of Contents Menu 52 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    53 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 54). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. Repeat/
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    Table of Contents Menu 54 Setting the Music Setting the Playback Range You can set the playback range of songs. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the 
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    Table of Contents Menu 55 Setting the Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up) If you set the screensaver to "Clock" or "Blank" ( page 111) and there is no operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen. However, if
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 56 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album list formats "Title Only," "Title & Cover Art," and "Cover Art Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Notes  The cover art only appears if the cover art
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    57 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu  Hint  You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select "Album Display Format" from the option menu. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 58 Setting the Music Setting to Search by Folders (/ Button Setting) While playing back music or pausing playback, you can search for songs by skipping folders. You can set the / button to skip folders or to search for songs from the information of the currently
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    Table of Contents Menu 59 Setting the Music Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer) You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Changing the sound quality You can customize the player's sound quality.  Press and hold the
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    settings saved as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.  The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using the FM radio. List of equalizer settings The sound
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 61 Setting the Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as "Custom 1" or "Custom 2."  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    )" setting ( page 63), and then press the  button to confirm. *1 VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the normal sound quality Select "None" in step , and then press the  button to confirm. Continued 
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    63 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Index  Hint  You can also set the "VPT(Surround)" setting from the "Now Playing" screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "VPT(Surround)" from the option menu. Note  The "VPT(Surround)" setting is not applied while playing a video
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    Table of Contents Menu 64 Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) "Clear Stereo" enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. 
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    the original sound.  "Off ": Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) *1 DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. Continued 
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    66 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes  The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting does not affect videos and FM programs.  The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function is not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss.
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    Table of Contents Menu 67 Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in
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    Table of Contents Menu 68 Playing Videos Playing a Video The player offers 2 types of play mode; play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files stored on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). Video Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press
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    69 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Index On video playback operations To (icon) 5-way button operation Find the beginning of the next video ( )*1 Find the beginning of the current video ( )*2 Go forward slightly ( )*3 Go backward slightly ( )*3 Go forward quickly over the paused
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    Table of Contents Menu 70 Playing Videos Setting the Video Orientation You can set the video orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 71 Playing Videos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-
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    Table of Contents Menu 72 Playing Videos Setting the Display of the Video Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the
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    Table of Contents Menu 73 Playing Videos Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the 
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 74 Playing Videos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Auto": The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong
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    Table of Contents Menu 75 Playing Videos Playing Videos Continuously You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and
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    Table of Contents Menu 76 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video list as "Title Only," "Title With Thumbnail*1," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. Setting this option to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears
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    Table of Contents Menu 78 Playing Videos Deleting Videos from the Video Library You can delete videos on the player from the "Video Library." Video Library BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    79 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list, or on the video "Now Playing" screen. From the Video option
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    80 Playing Podcasts Playing Podcast Episodes You can play podcast episodes by transferring them to the player using Content Transfer, Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Podcast Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
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    Table of Contents Menu 81 Playing Podcasts Deleting Podcast Episodes You can delete podcast episodes using the player. Podcast Library BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select
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    82 Playing Podcasts Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Podcast Option Menu You can display the Podcast option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the channel list screen, on the episode list screen, or on the podcast "Now Playing" screen. From the Podcast option menu,
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    83 Playing Podcasts Table of Contents Menu Option items appear on the audio episode "Now Playing" screen Option items Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art Detailed Information Delete This File Clock Display Description/reference page Customizes the sound quality ( page 60). Customizes the "VPT
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    Table of Contents Menu 84 Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 89). Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until
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    in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 89).  You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the "PICTURES" or "PICTURE" folder. For details on data hierarchy, see  page
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    Table of Contents Menu 86 Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 87 Playing Photos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the
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    Table of Contents Menu 88 Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/
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    Table of Contents Menu 89 Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to
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    Table of Contents Menu 90 Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 91 Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 92 Playing Photos Setting the Photo List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as "Title Only," "Title With Thumbnail*1," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    from Photo Library When you delete the photos from "Photo Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note  Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer. Index
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    94 Playing Photos Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Photo Option Menu You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo folder list, or on the photo "Now Playing" screen. From the Photo
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    Table of Contents Menu 95 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible. FM Radio BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button Index 1 Switching to the FM
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    Table of Contents Menu 96 Listening to FM Radio 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset) You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting "Auto Preset." When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to
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    97 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index 3 Selecting broadcast stations To Operation Select the previous frequency Press the  button. Select the next frequency Press the  button. Search the previous receivable broadcast station*1 Press and hold the  button. Search the
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    Menu 98 Listening to FM Radio Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually You can preset broadcast stations which "Auto Preset" cannot below the frequency.  Hints  You can preset up to 30 stations.  The FM Manual Preset can be set on the FM radio screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and
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    99 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Deleting preset broadcast stations  Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the / button during FM reception.  Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears.  Press the button to select "Delete from Preset,"
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    Table of Contents Menu 100 Listening to FM Radio Setting the Reception (Scan Sensitivity) When you select stations using the "Auto Preset" function ( page 96) or the / button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the
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    Table of Contents Menu 101 Listening to FM Radio Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto) 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
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    102 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu You can display the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM radio option menu, various FM radio settings are available. Option
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    Table of Contents Menu 103 Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) The internal microphone of the headphones can catch the ambient noise. It reduces noise by outputting an antiphase sound against the
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    104 Common Settings Notes  If the supplied headphones are not used properly, the effect of the Noise Canceling function may be degraded. To make the most of the function, use the correct size earbuds to fit your ears and insert the headphones into your ears snugly ( page 8). Table of
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 105 Common Settings Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode) You can enable the Noise Canceling function when you listen to audio from external audio sources. Using with external audio devices The supplied audio input cable To headphone jack Using
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    the audio input cable, the Noise Canceling function enters "Quiet Mode" automatically.  You can use the Noise Canceling function for certain flight services by using the supplied plug adapter ( page 8). Notes  While using "External Input Mode" or "Quiet Mode," the screensaver does not activate
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    Table of Contents Menu 107 Common Settings Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode) You can use the Noise Canceling function to get peace and quiet.  Connect the supplied headphones to the player and set the NOISE CANCELING switch to the direction of the arrow .  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button
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    Table of Contents Menu 108 Common Settings Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Set Noise Cancel level) The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling function ( page 103). However, you may be able to enhance the effect depending on your ear shape
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    Table of Contents Menu 109 Common Settings Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) You can set "AVLS (Volume Limit)" (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With "AVLS (Volume Limit)," you can listen to music at a
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    Table of Contents Menu 110 Common Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. "On" is set by default. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (
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    Table of Contents Menu 111 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either a "Clock" or "Blank" for when there is no operation for a while during song playback. You can also select "None" for no screensaver. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index 
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    Table of Contents Menu 112 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Time You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select
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    Table of Contents Menu 113 Common Settings Setting the Theme You can change the color scheme of the screen, such as bars, frames and icons, to your desired color. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 114 Common Settings Setting the Wallpaper You can set the wallpaper of the screen. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to
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    115 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To set the photo to the wallpaper If a photo in "Photo Library" is designated for the wallpaper, you can set it to the wallpaper by selecting "User's Wallpaper" or "User's W.p.(dark)" in step . While displaying the photo, press the OPTION/PWR OFF
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    the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select "Brightness" from the option menu.  If you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer ( page 127).
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    Table of Contents Menu 117 Common Settings Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings
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    ." For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 119), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 120). Notes  If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and
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    Table of Contents Menu 119 Common Settings Setting the Date Format You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 117) as "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/DD/YYYY," or "DD/MM/YYYY." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
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    Table of Contents Menu 120 Common Settings Setting the Time Format You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 117) from either a "12-hour" or "24-hour" display. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
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    Table of Contents Menu 121 Common Settings Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    Table of Contents Menu 122 Common Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note  This function is only
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    Table of Contents Menu 123 Common Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of
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    . Notes  Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.  appears instead of (Intelligent Shuffle) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore (Intelligent Shuffle), format the memory of the player. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 125 Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    126 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu Display language settings Setting Description Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português *1 Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages
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    By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 128 Useful Facts 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. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1
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    : WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM. What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving them
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    Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes  Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.  Do
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    who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/  Download the update program to your computer from the web site.  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
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    issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you
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    battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 132).  No data is stored on the player.  Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer.  Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications
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    134 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data is not displayed in its list.  The maximum number of files that can
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    135 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated.  Noise Canceling (NWZ-S736F/ see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 159).  Some songs may not be played back, depending on certain file specifications. Noise
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    Troubleshooting see the video, but  The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it.  The video is not in a video folder.  battery power is low or insufficient.  Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23).  If you charge the battery
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    Troubleshooting files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 159).  Songs or videos may not be Playback has stopped suddenly.  The remaining battery power is insufficient.  Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed.  Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported Media Manager for WALKMAN. Cover art is battery is low or insufficient.  Charge the battery by
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    139 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/Remedy is displayed instead of  The icon has been changed because the player was on the Home menu. accessed to an online service (available only in the U.S.A.).  To restore , format the player ( page 123). "" appears
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    140 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short.  The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).  Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction.  Battery charging time is not sufficient. 
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    141 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer Symptom Cause/Remedy Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the
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    142 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support on Windows Media Player, visit the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/  The USB
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    143 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued)  The data
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    144 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index SensMe™ Channels Symptom You affected by interference. Cause/Remedy  The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.  Select the frequency manually to improve reception using the / button ( page 100).  The radio signal is weak.  Listen
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    145 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device.  The player may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is
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    146 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used. Cannot play; file format is not supported. Cannot play; the license is expired.  The total number of list
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Cannot save more than 30 Preset stations. Do not disconnect. Firmware update failed. LOW BATTERY. to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware. The player's battery is running low. "External
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    148 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Message Meaning Remedy The clock has not been correctly set. Verify"Set Date-Time"in the Settings menu. You cannot use
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service
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    or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony
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    burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.  Do not pour water or put any foreign object , disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.  Do not put the player into fire.  Do not
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 152 Additional Information On installation  Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage.  Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 153 Additional Information On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehilcle; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
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    , remove them from the headphones, and hand wash with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued 
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    In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. special characters may not be displayed.  The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows.
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    permission of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.  written in language or character that are not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or
  • Sony NWZ-S638FREDWM | Operation Guide - Page 157
    Information Table of Contents Menu Index License and Trademark Notice  ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of
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    and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. This product is protected by certain intellectual onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008
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    Information Table of Contents Menu Index Specifications Supported file format Music (Includes podcasts*1) Audio Formats MP3 (Codec) Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency
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    from MP3 format. Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps NWZ-S636F/S736F Songs Time 2,450 163 hr. 20 min. 1,800 120 hr. 00 min . 915 61 hr. 00 min. 455 30 hr. 20 min. 365 24 hr. 20 min. NWZ-S638F/S738F Songs Time 5,050 336 hr. 40 min. 3,750 250 hr. 00 min. 1,850
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    capacity)*1 NWZ-S636F/S736F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.46 GB = 3,725,197,312 bytes) NWZ-S638F/S738F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.19 GB = 7,725,514,752 bytes) NWZ-S639F/S739F °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source  Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time
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    Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below receiving FM broadcasting NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F /S736F/S738F/S739F With Noise Canceling function deactivated NWZ-S736F/S738F/
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    Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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    56 All Range 54 Arena 63 Attachment 8 Audio format 128 Auto Preset 96 AVC 129, 159 AVLS (Volume Limit 109 B BACK/HOME button 11, 13 Battery 23, 127, 162 Beep Settings 110 Bit rate 128, 159 Brightness 116 C Capacity 161 Clear Stereo 64 Club 63 Computer 163 Content Transfer 10
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    125 Linear PCM 128, 159 Live 63 M Matrix 63 Media Manager for WALKMAN..... 9 Messages 146 Model 121 Mono/Auto 101 MP3 128, 159 MPEG-4 127, 140 Q Quiet Mode 107 R Recharging 23 Release Year 36 Remaining battery 23 Repeat 53 RESET (the player 132 Reset all Settings 122 RESET button
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    Display Format 120 Time Machine Shuffle 41 Time setting 117 Total photos 121 Total songs 121 Total videos 121 Troubleshooting 132 Turning off the player manually.. 127 U Unique 60 Updating Channels 47 Upgrading 131 USB cable 8 V Video format 129 Video Library 6, 68 Video List Display
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