Sony NWZ-A826 Operation Manual page 131

Power
Symptom
Battery life is short.
The player cannot charge
the battery.
The player turns off
automatically.
Cause/Remedy
• The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41°F).
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Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery
characteristics. This is not a malfunction.
• Battery charging time is not sufficient.
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Charge the battery until
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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 time (& page 115).
• 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.
• \Vhen usable battery life becomes half the usual
time, even after charging the battery fully, the
battery should be replaced.
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Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Copyright-protected contents are played.
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vVhen copyright-protected contents are played,
battery life may be shorter.
• The Bluetooth function is turned on.
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While the Bluetooth function is turned on, the
battery is consumed even if you do not operate
the player. Turn off the Bluetooth function when
you do not use it.
• Radio waves are generated by ambient Bluetooth
devices or wireless LAN devices.
~
While the Bluetooth function is turned on, radio
waves generated by those devices may affect and
shorten the battery life.
• The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on
your computer properly.
~
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
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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 has entered sleep or hibernation
status.
~
Release the computer hom sleep or hibernation
status.
• To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the
player automatically turns off.
-+
Press any button to turn the player on.
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