Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index Advanced Features Recharging the Player 62 Maximizing Battery Life 63 What are Format and Bit Rate 64 Playing Songs Without Pauses 65 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 66 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 67 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Messages 76 Uninstalling SonicStage 80 Additional Information Precautions 84 On Copyrights 88 Specifications 89 Index 92 Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.
Table of Contents Menu Index Advanced Features Recharging the Player 62 Maximizing Battery Life 63 What are Format and Bit Rate 64 Playing Songs Without Pauses 65 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 66 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 67 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Messages 76 Uninstalling SonicStage 80 Additional Information Precautions 84 On Copyrights 88 Specifications 89 Index 92 Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.
Operation Guide
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...operation. DISP/HOME button When you press this button is deactivated in play or stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by pressing the button, after disconnecting the supplied USB cable from the computer, playback starts from the ...;* button Starts song playback. While menus of the menu. Hint There is in Sleep status, the player consumes very little battery power. VOL +*/- When a menu appears on the player. Continued When you press the button, just after purchasing...
...operation. DISP/HOME button When you press this button is deactivated in play or stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by pressing the button, after disconnecting the supplied USB cable from the computer, playback starts from the ...;* button Starts song playback. While menus of the menu. Hint There is in Sleep status, the player consumes very little battery power. VOL +*/- When a menu appears on the player. Continued When you press the button, just after purchasing...
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... beginning of the current song. to to the Folder control or Normal mode, the HOLD function is activated, the current time, "HOLD" and (remaining battery indication) appear in the display. If you press buttons or rotate the shuttle switch while the HOLD function is released. If you slide the shuttle...
... beginning of the current song. to to the Folder control or Normal mode, the HOLD function is activated, the current time, "HOLD" and (remaining battery indication) appear in the display. If you press buttons or rotate the shuttle switch while the HOLD function is released. If you slide the shuttle...
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.../artist name, album name" appears. 12 Display Table of the current (or next) song). Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power. Hint For information on the FM tuner display (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only), see "Enjoy Listening to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while...
.../artist name, album name" appears. 12 Display Table of the current (or next) song). Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power. Hint For information on the FM tuner display (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only), see "Enjoy Listening to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while...
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Recommended to save power and prolong use the player, the G Sensor remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. However, even if you do not use of Contents Menu Index 40 Settings Setting the G Sensor (G ... calculations, or play mode change by shaking the player 3 times ( page 20). Continued Recommended to songs during playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only). (Default setting) Recommended to listen to know step count or consumed calories throughout the day. Table of the player. You can also deactivate...
Recommended to save power and prolong use the player, the G Sensor remains activate and consumes battery power. OFF: The G Sensor is not activated. However, even if you do not use of Contents Menu Index 40 Settings Setting the G Sensor (G ... calculations, or play mode change by shaking the player 3 times ( page 20). Continued Recommended to songs during playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only). (Default setting) Recommended to listen to know step count or consumed calories throughout the day. Table of the player. You can also deactivate...
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This setting uses the least battery consumption. The icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWS202F/S203F/S205F only). Lists of Contents Menu Index 54 Settings Saving Power Consumption (Power Save) The screen changes to the power save setting and press the ...
This setting uses the least battery consumption. The icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWS202F/S203F/S205F only). Lists of Contents Menu Index 54 Settings Saving Power Consumption (Power Save) The screen changes to the power save setting and press the ...
Operation Guide
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... may be different from your model. Table of Contents Menu Index 55 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio You can listen to confirm. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 62), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching...
... may be different from your model. Table of Contents Menu Index 55 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio You can listen to confirm. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 62), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching...
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...charged in a low-temperature environment, the charging time will be longer. Index The battery power gets low as shown below. Notes Charge the battery in the battery icon. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display ( page 12) changes as shown in an ambient temperature...player for the first time, or if you cannot play back with the proper operation of the player. The control buttons on battery duration. Do not disconnect the player while "DATA ACCESS" appears or the data being transferred may interfere with the player. In this ...
...charged in a low-temperature environment, the charging time will be longer. Index The battery power gets low as shown below. Notes Charge the battery in the battery icon. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display ( page 12) changes as shown in an ambient temperature...player for the first time, or if you cannot play back with the proper operation of the player. The control buttons on battery duration. Do not disconnect the player while "DATA ACCESS" appears or the data being transferred may interfere with the player. In this ...
Operation Guide
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...player connected for songs in WMA format at 48 kbps, but only about a few simple guidelines, you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of the audio songs that is recommended to a laptop computer that are played. See "Saving Power... the player. When the G Sensor menu is higher when G Sensor active than when not. Table of Contents Menu Index 63 Advanced Features Maximizing Battery Life By following a few seconds, the display goes off after about 15 hours for the setting method. Screen display auto-off Setting the display...
...player connected for songs in WMA format at 48 kbps, but only about a few simple guidelines, you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only) by the format and bit rate of the audio songs that is recommended to a laptop computer that are played. See "Saving Power... the player. When the G Sensor menu is higher when G Sensor active than when not. Table of Contents Menu Index 63 Advanced Features Maximizing Battery Life By following a few seconds, the display goes off after about 15 hours for the setting method. Screen display auto-off Setting the display...
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... AVLS is enabled. Buttons do not work . The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 62). Even if charging the battery and nothing is changed , press the DISP/HOME button and ...computer ( page 62). The transferred songs cannot be output properly. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to your computer and format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player (...
... AVLS is enabled. Buttons do not work . The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 62). Even if charging the battery and nothing is changed , press the DISP/HOME button and ...computer ( page 62). The transferred songs cannot be output properly. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to your computer and format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player (...
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...; The installation is below 5°C (67°F). Battery life becomes shorter due to "OFF." You can save the battery power by changing the settings and careful management of your near Sony dealer. Connection with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage ...software cannot be replaced. Consult your battery usage ( page 63). The battery is not moving. The access lamp of your ...
...; The installation is below 5°C (67°F). Battery life becomes shorter due to "OFF." You can save the battery power by changing the settings and careful management of your near Sony dealer. Connection with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage ...software cannot be replaced. Consult your battery usage ( page 63). The battery is not moving. The access lamp of your ...
Operation Guide
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...-in flash memory. 77 Troubleshooting...Messages Table of Contents Menu Index Message FILE ERROR FORMAT ERROR HOLD LOW BATTERY MEMORY ERROR NO DATA NO DATABASE Meaning Remedy The file cannot be To operate the player, ... 79). in the built-in flash memory" ( page 79). For details, refer to transfer audio files. The battery is low. For computer. For details, refer to the computer and then format the player. Continued Transfer the... built-in flash memory. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. and then format the player.
...-in flash memory. 77 Troubleshooting...Messages Table of Contents Menu Index Message FILE ERROR FORMAT ERROR HOLD LOW BATTERY MEMORY ERROR NO DATA NO DATABASE Meaning Remedy The file cannot be To operate the player, ... 79). in the built-in flash memory" ( page 79). For details, refer to transfer audio files. The battery is low. For computer. For details, refer to the computer and then format the player. Continued Transfer the... built-in flash memory. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. and then format the player.
Operation Guide
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...player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Doing so can result in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Continued Wash out your eyes... from the radio or television. Doing so may cause burns or injury. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any heavy object on ...
...player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Doing so can result in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Continued Wash out your eyes... from the radio or television. Doing so may cause burns or injury. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any heavy object on ...
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...) Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F) Power source Built-in ATRAC3 at 128 kbps) FM radio reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only): Approximately 5 hours * This is when power save setting is "ON-Super" ( page54), the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is "OFF" (... kHz AAC: 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz * Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. The battery duration will vary depending on the sampling frequency. AAC: 16 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant* * Nonstandard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates...
...) Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F) Power source Built-in ATRAC3 at 128 kbps) FM radio reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only): Approximately 5 hours * This is when power save setting is "ON-Super" ( page54), the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is "OFF" (... kHz AAC: 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz * Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. The battery duration will vary depending on the sampling frequency. AAC: 16 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant* * Nonstandard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates...
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... 6 Adobe Reader 3 Album 17 ALL SONGS 13 Artist 16 ATRAC 64, 65, 89 AVLS (Limiting the volume).......... 36 B Battery 62, 63 Beep (Beep sound 37 Bit rate 64 C Calorie 21, 38 Charge the battery 62 Clock 27 Computer 3, 91 Counter Reset 43 Count History 42 D D.Normalizer 35 Date-Time 44, 46, 47...
... 6 Adobe Reader 3 Album 17 ALL SONGS 13 Artist 16 ATRAC 64, 65, 89 AVLS (Limiting the volume).......... 36 B Battery 62, 63 Beep (Beep sound 37 Bit rate 64 C Calorie 21, 38 Charge the battery 62 Clock 27 Computer 3, 91 Counter Reset 43 Count History 42 D D.Normalizer 35 Date-Time 44, 46, 47...
Marketing Specifications
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NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player 2GB1 Built-In Memory/Stores up to 1,350 Songs2 "Shuffle Shake" Function Sports Functions: Calorie Counter, Target Settings, Stop Watch Durable, Water Resistant3 , Aluminum Construction Built-In FM Tuner with Presets Quick Battery Charge (3 ...Minute Charge = Approximately 3 Hours Playback)4 Up to 18 Hours Playback4 with Rechargeable Embedded Lithium Ion Battery Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Music Store Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™...
NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player 2GB1 Built-In Memory/Stores up to 1,350 Songs2 "Shuffle Shake" Function Sports Functions: Calorie Counter, Target Settings, Stop Watch Durable, Water Resistant3 , Aluminum Construction Built-In FM Tuner with Presets Quick Battery Charge (3 ...Minute Charge = Approximately 3 Hours Playback)4 Up to 18 Hours Playback4 with Rechargeable Embedded Lithium Ion Battery Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Music Store Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™...
Marketing Specifications
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... and measures are not water resistant. © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player Features 2GB1 Built-In Memory Store ... playback.4 Up to 18 hours Playback4 The internal, embeded Lithium-Ion battery provides up to chipset variations. 7. Compatible with each other music services...Walkman player. Features and specifications are in any lighting condition. Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats For customers who is prohibited. Specifications General Data Transfer Rate: Hi-Speed USB 2.06 Please visit the Dealer Network...
... and measures are not water resistant. © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. NW-S205F S2 Sports® Walkman® MP3 Player Features 2GB1 Built-In Memory Store ... playback.4 Up to 18 hours Playback4 The internal, embeded Lithium-Ion battery provides up to chipset variations. 7. Compatible with each other music services...Walkman player. Features and specifications are in any lighting condition. Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats For customers who is prohibited. Specifications General Data Transfer Rate: Hi-Speed USB 2.06 Please visit the Dealer Network...