Preparing The Player; Charging The Player - Sony Walkman 4-141-609-11 (1) Operation Manual




Preparing the Player

Charging the Player

The player's battery is recharged while the player is
connected to a running computer.
When you connect the player to your computer, use
the supplied USB cable.
When the remaining battery power indication on
the upper right-hand corner of the display shows:
, charging is completed (charging time is approx. 3 hours).
If the remaining battery power indication is not displayed, press the HOME
button of the player to display it.
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player
for a long time, recharge it fully (to
indication of the display).
About the battery indicator
The battery icon in the information area shows remaining battery charge.
As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If "LOW
BATTERY. Please Charge. " appears, you cannot use the player. In this case,
charge the battery by connecting to your computer. See  page 176 on battery
duration.
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Hint
 While charging, after a lapse of time of the "Screen Off Timer" setting (  page 120), the
screen turns off. To see the charging status or other indications, press the HOME button
to turn on the screen.
Notes
 Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF).
 The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately
500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the
player.
 The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of
black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery's charge.
 "Do not disconnect. " appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do
not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect. " appears or data being
transferred may be damaged.
 The touch panel and control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected
to a computer.
 If you do not intend to use the player for over half a year, charge the battery at least once
per 6 to 12 months for battery maintenance.
in the remaining battery power
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