Messages - Sony Walkman 3-877-773-13 (1) Operation Manual

Troubleshooting (continued)
To initialize (format) the player
Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the "Settings" menu on this
player, following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting, as all
data stored will be erased.)
1
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu
appears.
2
Select (Settings) – "Initialize" – "Format" – "OK," in this order.
Press the / button to select the item, and then press the  button to
confirm.
After selecting "OK" and confirming, "FORMATTING..." appears and
formatting starts. When formatting is complete, "COMPLETE" appears.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Message Meaning
AVLS (blinks) The volume level exceeds the
rated value while
"AVLS(Volume Limit)" is
enabled.

Remedy
Turn the volume down or disable
"AVLS(Volume Limit)" (  page 44).
Message Meaning
CANNOT EXCUTE • You are trying to preset/
delete broadcast stations
while the player is not in the
FM function.
• You are trying to change the
equalizer setting while the
Bass function is activated.
CHARGING The battery is being charged.
DATA ACCESS Accessing the built-in flash
memory.
DRM ERROR An unauthorized distribution
file is detected for copyright
protection.
EXPIRED You are trying to play a song
that has an expiration/
playback time restriction.
Remedy
• Change the function to "FM", and then
preset/delete broadcast stations.
• Disable the Bass function, and then change
the equalizer setting.
This is not an error. Wait until the battery is
charged fully. However, you can use the
player with the battery not charged fully.
This message appears while the built-in flash
memory is being accessed. Please wait for
access to complete.
Transfer the normal audio file back to the
computer and then format the built-in flash
memory.
If the song which cannot be played is
unnecessary, you can delete it from the built-
in flash memory.
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