Sony NW-S703F Quick Start Guide - Page 13

FAQ Q Which operating systems can be used with the player? A IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with one of the following Windows operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional/ Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Not supported by operating systems other than above. Q An error message appears on the computer when installing. A Make sure the operating system ( page 9) of your computer can be used with the player. Q The computer does not start automatically when inserting the supplied CD-ROM. A The install wizard may not start when inserting the CD-ROM, depending on the computer setting. In this case, right-click the CD-ROM on Windows Explorer to open, and doubleclick SetupSS.exe. The main menu for installing appears. Q A computer does not recognize the player. A Connect to another USB connector of your computer. Q Some functions are restricted by SonicStage. A When you use SonicStage, log on as an administrator. 24 Q Transferred songs from a computer cannot be played by the player. A When transferring songs to the player, be sure to use SonicStage. Songs transferred from other than SonicStage cannot be played by the player. Q The player does not work properly. A Reset the player by pressing the RESET button with a small pin, etc. All the songs and settings stored on the player will not be erased even when you reset it. RESET button Q To initialize (format) the player. A Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the Menu mode on this player following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting as all data stored will be erased.) 1 Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button in the play or stop mode until the HOME screen appears. 2 Select (Settings) - "Advanced Settings>" - "Initialize>" - "Format>" - "OK," in this order. Rotate the shuttle switch to select the item and press the  button to confirm. After selecting "OK" and confirming, "FORMATTING..." appears and formatting starts. When formatting is complete, "COMPLETE" appears. If you format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, "FORMAT ERROR" may appear on this player and any song may not play back, even if it is transferred by SonicStage. In this case, format the built-in memory on this player. 25