Utilizing Your Computer
Installing the help guide on your computer
By installing the help guide on your computer from the built‑in memory of the IC recorder, you can
search for detailed operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.
Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER]
[FOR WINDOWS].
In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.
Install the help guide.
In Windows: Double‑click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double‑click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.
After the installation completes, double-click the [icdsx3_ce_HelpGuide] icon in the
desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).
The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home
page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/sx3/ce/
You can select the following languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Hungarian, Czech, Polish,
Greek, Russian, Ukrainian.
Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer
You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.
Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” to
the local disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
Click and hold,
drag,
and then drop.
IC RECORDER or
Your computer
MEMORY CARD
Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection
support cable.
Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.
Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC
RECORDER] [FOR WINDOWS].
Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms
in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click
[Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].
When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.
When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check
[Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].
Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
Note
If you format the built‑in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer
software will also be erased.)