• Some features described in this Quick Start Guide may not be compatible if the player is For customers in Korea: http://scs.sony.co.kr/walkman/ connected to a version of SonicStage earlier than SonicStage CP (SonicStage Ver.4.0). For For customers in other countries or areas: http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ details, refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file).
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NW-A1000 series/A3000 series. To begin using the player, first import music tracks into your computer using the SonicStage software, and then transfer them to the player. After transferring the music tracks to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go. Getting Importing Transferring...
Getting Started Supplied Items Installing SonicStage Check the following items. Install SonicStage according to the following instructions. The built-in battery is pre-installed in the player. If SonicStage is already installed, it will be overwritten. All functions and audio data from the previous installation will be preserved on the new installation.
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Log on as an administrator. For customers in Korea: http://scs.sony.co.kr/walkman/ Quit all activated software programs on your computer. For customers in other countries or areas: http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ Be sure to quit any anti-virus software as it may strain the CPU. If the issue persists: Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Importing Music Import audio data to your computer using the SonicStage. Double-click icon on the desktop. The methods of importing tracks of CD are described here. SonicStage starts up. Insert the audio CD that you want to import to hard drive of your computer.
Transferring Music Connect the player to your computer and transfer the audio data to the player. Double-click the icon on the desktop. SonicStage starts up. How to remove the USB Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer. cable A dialogue box that asks you to confirm whether or not to use Intelligent Features appears.
Playing Music Basic Operation – Parts and Controls HOLD button BACK button Front When you press and hold the HOLD button, Press to go up one list screen level ( page “HOLD On” appears, the player is disabled, 18), or to return to the previous screen. ...
Playing Music (continued) Using the Player Controls List screen Now Playing screen Bookmark icon Index Use the 5-way button and the BACK button to navigate button* Track title through screens, play tracks, and change the player’s Artist name settings. For example, a player’s screen changes as /...
Playing Music (continued) Play Modes and Settings The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on or when you connect it to SonicStage. The HOME menu is the starting point to play audio, search for tracks, and change settings.