Sony NWZ-S715F Quick Start Manual page 35

Power
Page numbers in parentheses refer to pages of "Operation Guide (PDF):'
Symptom cau~/Remedy
Connection with a computer
• You cannot delete or rename the "MUSIC;' "MP_ROOT:' "VIDEO':
"PICTURES" and "PICTURE" folders.
• Your computer's system environment has changed, perhaps due to an update of
the Windows operating system.
• A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.
~ Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
• The USB cable is not connected
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a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
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Use the supplied USB cable.
• A USB hub is being used.
~ Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to
your computer using the supplied USB cable.
• The computer is running another software other than the one used for
transferring.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. lfthe
problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• "Connecting" may not appear on the player, depending on the software
environment that is running on your computer.
~ Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer.
• The USB cable is not connecled to a USB porIon your computer properly.
~
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
• A USB hub is being used.
~ Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to
your computer using the supplied USB cable.
• lbe USB port on your computer may have a problem. Connect the player to
another USB port on 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.
• If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not
have vVindows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video
files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
~
Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, then transfer
files by dragging and dropping again. Before installing the supplied Windows
Media Player lion your computer, make sure 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:
httpJlsupport.microsoft.com/
• The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
• There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
~ Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space.
• Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due
to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details
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the settings of each audio
file, contact the distributor.
• Abnormal data exists on the player.
~ Transfer usable files hack to your computer and format the built-in nash
memory on the player
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page 92).
• The data may be damaged.
~
Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it
to your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any
olher applications to avoid data damage.
• Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded.
-+
Delete unnecessary data.
• You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v files on a computer that
already has Windows Media Player 10 installed.
~ Install \Vindows Media Player II from the supplied CD-ROM.
• If you transfer dat.a using an appropriate software for transferring, but the
transfer is not made, refer to the manufacturer.
• "lbere is not enough free space
in
the built-in flash memory.
~
Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase frce space.
• Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player.
~
If data other than song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data
can be transferred. Transfer back data that cannot be played on the player to
the computer to increase the available space.
The player is not
recognized by the
computer when it is
connected to the
computer.
The player becomes
unstable while it
is
connected to the
computer.
Only a small amount
of data C3n be
transferred to the
player.
You cannot delete or
rename the folders.
Data cannot be
transferred to the
player from your
computer.
"Connecting" does
not appear when
connected to the
computer with the
supplied USB cable.
MP3 Conversion Tool
or Media Manager for
WALKMAN does not
start up.
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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
We do not guarantee operation for all
computers even
if
they meet the above System
Requirements.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0,
QuickTime 7.2, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
Windows Media Player 10 or II (Windows
Media Player II recommended. Some
computers that already have Windows
Media Player 10 installed may encounter file
limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be
transferred by dragging and dropping.).
• Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be
installed.
• Broadband Internet connection is required to
use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to
visit the web site.
• The operating temperature is below 5 DC (41 OF).
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Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a
malfunction.
• Battery charging lime is not sufficient.
-+ Charge the battery until ~ appears.
• 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 lime (@" page 97).
• You have not used the player for a prolonged period.
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The efficiency of the battery
will
be improved
by repeatedly charging and
discharging it.
• When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the
battery fully, the baltery should be replaced.
~ Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Copyright-protected contents are played.
~
''''hen copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.
cause/Remedy
• To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off.
~ Press any button to turn the player on.
• The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.
~ Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
-+
Use the supplied USB cable.
• The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5°C (41°F)
to 35°C (95
OF).
~ Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95 OF).
• The computer is not on.
~
Turn on the computer.
• Your computer enters Sleep or hibernation status.
~
Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation status.
• If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is
needed to reach full charge.
Symptom
The player turns off
automatically.
The player cannot
charge the battery.
Charging completes
very quickly.
Battery life is short.
The following minimum system requirements for the player are needed.
System Requirements
• Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
preinstalled with the following Windows
operating systems":
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2
or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service
Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic
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Windows Vista Home Pren1ium
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Windows
Vista Business I Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
• Excluding OS Versinns not supported by
Microsoft.
• CPU: Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or higher
• RAM: 512 MB or more
• Hard Disk drive: 380 M B or more of available
space
• Display:
- Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels (or
higher) (recommended 1,024 x 768 or
higher)
- Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD
playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is
required.
• Sound board
• USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)