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NW-S203F/S205F.GB.2-699-315-12(2)

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve

the issue.

Press the DISP/HOME button and

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button at the same time for

more about 7 seconds to reset the player.

All the songs and settings stored on the player will not be erased even when you

reset it.



button

DISP/HOME button

Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,

and try any corrective actions listed.

Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help.

Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.

For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport

For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/

For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com

For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/

For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.css.ap.sony.com

For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:

http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/

If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Operation

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

There is no sound.

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The volume level is set to zero.

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Turn the volume up (

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page 9).

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The headphone jack is not connected properly.

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Connect the headphone jack properly (

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page 11).

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The headphone plug is dirty.

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Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.

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No audio files are stored in the built-in flash

memory.

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If “NO DATA” appears, transfer audio file(s) from

the computer.

Troubleshooting

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Page 1: ... 2006 Sony Corporation 2 699 315 13 1 Operation Guide NW S202F S203F S205F S202 Table of Contents Menu Index ...

Page 2: ... jump to Table of Contents Home Menu List or Index Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual Jumps to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player s menu Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual Hints You can jump to the indicated page by...

Page 3: ...e displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages When you scroll the previous and next pairs of pages scroll up or down continuously Facing Two pages are displayed side by side When you scroll the display changes to previous or succeeding pairs of pages Using SonicStage Help Refer to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage such as importing songs to your comput...

Page 4: ... a Desired Sound Quality Preset Custom 34 Adjusting the Volume Level Dynamic Normalizer 35 Limiting the Volume AVLS 36 Turning Off the Beep Sound Beep 37 Setting the information for calorie count and distance Height Weight 38 Setting the G Sensor G Sensor 40 Displaying step count history Count History 42 Setting the reset method of the step count Counter Reset 43 Adjusting the Current Time Setting...

Page 5: ...Player 66 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 67 Upgrading the Player s Firmware 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Messages 76 Uninstalling SonicStage 80 AdditionalInformation Precautions 84 On Copyrights 88 Specifications 89 Index 92 Note Depending on the country region in which you have purchased the player some models may not be available Table of Contents Index Menu ...

Page 6: ...sed the player Do not attempt to play this CD ROM in an audio CD player Attaching the player with the arm band Attach the player with the arm band following the procedure below 1 Open the touch fastener put your arm through the arm band and then close the touch fastener temporarily 2 Slide the player display facing up into the holder of the arm band Insert the player fully 3 Adjust the display for...

Page 7: ...acing up on the clip Insert the player fully To remove the player from the clip Flex open the bottom position of the clip slightly in the direction of to detach the player then release the player from the clip About the serial number The serial number provided for this player is required for the customer registration The number is on the rear of the player You can also check the serial number on t...

Page 8: ...con and press the button to confirm SEARCH Song 15 Artist 16 Album 17 SPORTS MODE Start 21 Set Target 21 Set Playlist 25 Music Pacer 23 STOPWATCH 26 ALL SONGS 13 FM 55 PLAYLIST 14 SETTINGS Play Mode 18 Sort 29 Scan Sens 60 Mono Auto 61 FM Auto Preset 56 Advanced Menu Sound Volume Mode 30 Preset Custom 34 AVLS 36 Beep 37 D Normalizer 35 Height Weight 38 G Sensor 40 Date Time Set Date Time 44 Date D...

Page 9: ...y pressing the button after about a few seconds the display goes off automatically and the player enters Sleep status When the G Sensor menu is deactivated in Sleep status the player consumes very little battery power VOL button Adjusts the volume There are tactile dots Use them to help with button operation DISP HOME button When you press this button while the player is in play or stop mode you c...

Page 10: ... switch to briefly In stop mode Skip to the beginning of the next album artist and if held longer continues to skip through the next album artist s Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to Skip to the beginning of the current album artist and if held longer continues to skip through the previous album artist s Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to Continued Shuttle switch By rotating the shuttle swit...

Page 11: ... the lid rotate it to set the OPEN position and close then rotate it to the right to set the LOCK position Headphone jack For connecting the headphones Connect until it clicks into place If the headphones do not connect properly it may not sound right Strap hole This is used to attach a strap sold separately Continued Headphones Table of Contents Index Menu ...

Page 12: ...ol mode album title artist name playlist name appears To change the display mode press the DISP HOME button page 27 Switch the display to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while Display Play mode indication Play Mode Displays the current play mode icon page 18 If the play mode is set to Normal no icon appears Playing status indication Displays the current playback mode playbac...

Page 13: ...through the last song and then stops To skip to the beginning of the song By rotating the shuttle switch to briefly while in play or stop mode the player skips to the beginning of the current or next song If the shuttle switch is set to the folder position and then rotated to briefly while in play or stop mode the player skips to the beginning of the current or next album artist Hints You can chan...

Page 14: ... The last song you listened to starts playback If you did not play any song playback starts from the first song of the first playlist Playback continues in order through the last song and then stops To skip to the beginning of the song By rotating the shuttle switch to briefly while in play or stop mode the player skips to the beginning of the current or next song If the shuttle switch is set to t...

Page 15: ...t SEARCH and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Song and press the button to confirm A list of songs appears on the player Rotate the shuttle switch to select a song and press the button to confirm The song you selected starts playback Playback continues in the order through the last song and then stops Hint The play mode set in the Play Mode menu page 18 does not chan...

Page 16: ... the button to confirm The album lists for the selected artist appear Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired album and press the button to confirm The song lists for the selected album appear Rotate the shuttle switch to select a song and press the button to confirm The song you selected starts playback Playback continues in the order through the last song and then stops Hint The play mod...

Page 17: ...ppear Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired album and press the button to confirm The song lists for the selected album appear Rotate the shuttle switch to select a song and press the button to confirm The song you selected starts playback Playback continues in the order through the last song and then stops Hint The play mode set in the Play Mode menu page 18 does not change when a SEARC...

Page 18: ...SP HOME button to Shuttle switch Press and hold the DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Play Mode and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select a play mode page 19 and press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button ...

Page 19: ...rrent song are played repeatedly Repeat 1 Song one song repeat 1 The current song is played repeatedly Repeat Shuffle All all song shuffle repeat SHUF The current song is played and then all the songs are played in random order Repeat Shuffle Folder folder shuffle repeat SHUF The current song is played and then all songs of the album or artist including the current song are played in random order ...

Page 20: ...e repeat Repeat Folder folder repeat Repeat Shuffle Folder folder shuffle repeat Repeat 1 Song one song repeat No change Repeat Shuffle All all song shuffle repeat Repeat All all repeat Repeat Shuffle Folder folder shuffle repeat Repeat Folder folder repeat Notes When the G sensor menu page 40 is set to OFF this function is not available You cannot use this function when the automatic song selecti...

Page 21: ...et Target and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the target item page 22 and press the button to confirm Time is set by default Rotate the shuttle switch to select the setting value page 22 of the target item selected in step and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Start and press the button to confirm Songs are played back by the set mode a...

Page 22: ...rding to your exercise pace page 23 instead of setting a target Notes We recommend using the supplied clip or arm band page 6 when using the player However the player may not be able to count steps properly depending on how the player is attached or the following cases If you use the player with a strap sold separately around your neck waist bag etc If you use the player inside a bag swinging rand...

Page 23: ...uttle switch to select Music Pacer and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select ON or OFF and press the button to confirm ON Activates automatic song selection The Walk Music or Run Music playlist is played back in shuffle mode depending on the pace of the movement Default setting OFF Automatic song selection is not activated Plays back songs in the status before you selecte...

Page 24: ...t on the player the Music Pacer menu does not appear We recommend using the supplied clip or arm band page 6 when using the player However the player may not be able to recognize pace of movement properly depending on how the player is attached or the following cases If you use the player with a strap sold separately around your neck waist bag etc If you use the player inside a bag swinging random...

Page 25: ... until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SPORTS MODE and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Set Playlist and press the button to confirm SET WALK P LIST appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select the playlist for slow pace and press the button to confirm SET RUN P LIST appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select the playlist for fast pace and...

Page 26: ... the DISP HOME button to start measuring time Press the DISP HOME button again to stop measuring time If you press the DISP HOME button again while measuring time stops stop watch is reset Hint The stop watch function can be used during playback However while using the stop watch function the screen for measurement of time appears To stop the stop watch function Press and hold the DISP HOME button...

Page 27: ...ensor setting G Sensor At the default setting step count during playback or FM reception NW S202F S203F S205F only or distance covered appears page 40 and step count is reset automatically page 43 when the player s clock you set shows 0 00 Calorie Displays calorie count Displays calories consumed and G Sensor setting G Sensor At the default setting consumed calories during playback or FM reception...

Page 28: ...yer with a strap sold separately around your neck waist bag etc If you use the player inside a bag swinging randomly If you use the player during up and down movement or swaying from side to side in a vehicle If you use the player during active sports requiring up and down movement or subject the player to excessive shock The player calculates the distance and calorie count based on the step count...

Page 29: ...irm Album Sorting status indication To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button List of song order Setting item Icon Description Album Album order Songs appear in album order In the album songs appear in song number order In Folder control mode songs are skipped by album Default setting Artist Album Albums by artist order Songs appear in album order by artist In the album songs appea...

Page 30: ...ISP HOME button to Shuttle switch VOL button Setting a volume level for preset mode Preset Press and hold the DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the...

Page 31: ...reset level appears in order Low Mid and Hi With this setting you can select the volume level Low Mid or Hi by pressing the VOL button To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button Note If AVLS page 36 is set the actual volume may be lower than the settings Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level Continued Settings SettingtheVolumeUsingthePresetVolumeFunction Table of Con...

Page 32: ...rm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Volume Mode and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Manual and press the button to confirm With this setting you can adjust the volume level from 0 to 30 by pressing the VOL button To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button Settings SettingtheV...

Page 33: ... press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button List of sound quality settings Setting item Description OFF Sound quality setting is not activated Default setting Heavy Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Pop Stresses the middle range audio ideal for vocals Jazz Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound Custom User customizable sound s...

Page 34: ...n appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Preset Custom and press the button to confirm A line appears above and below the lowest band Rotate the shuttle switch to...

Page 35: ...W S202F S203F S205F only Press and hold the DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select D Normalizer and press the button to con...

Page 36: ...INGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select AVLS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select ON and press the button to confirm The volume is kept at a moderate level To set to off Select OFF...

Page 37: ...tton to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Sound and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Beep and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select OFF and press the button to confirm To change the setting to on Select ON in step To return to the previous menu Press ...

Page 38: ...o select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Height Weight and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the value for inch lb or cm kg and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select weight and press the button to confirm 132lb or 60k...

Page 39: ...t steps properly depending on how the player is attached or the following cases If you use the player with a strap sold separately around your neck waist bag etc If you use the player inside a bag swinging randomly If you use the player during up and down movement or swaying from side to side in a vehicle If you use the player during active sports requiring up and down movement or subject the play...

Page 40: ...ct Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select G Sensor and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the following G Sensor setting and press the button to confirm ON MusicPB Activates the G Sensor during playback or FM reception NW S202F S203F S205F only Default setting Recommended to listen to songs during sports ON Anytime Activates G...

Page 41: ...he player is attached or the following cases If you use the player with a strap sold separately around your neck waist bag etc If you use the player inside a bag swinging randomly If you use the player during up and down movement or swaying from side to side in a vehicle If you use the player during active sports requiring up and down movement or subject the player to excessive shock To return to ...

Page 42: ...onfirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Count History and press the button to confirm The date step count distance and calorie count appear on the screen from the left in this order By rotating the shuttle switch you can select the previous or next step count history Hint The latest step count history always appears on the top If you set the Counter Reset menu page 43 to Daily the daily history...

Page 43: ...nter Reset and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the following resetting method and press the button to confirm Now Resets the accumulated step count now Daily Resets the accumulated step count when the player s clock you set page 44 shows 0 00 OFF Resetting is not activated If you want to select Now select OK and press the button to confirm If you select Cancel and p...

Page 44: ...d Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Date Time and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Set Date Time and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Automatic or Manual and press the button to confirm Automatic Synchronizes the date and time with your computer when connecting the player to your computer and start...

Page 45: ...edure below Set Clock on Changing the Display Mode page 27 Press any button while the HOLD function is activated Hint You can select the date format from either month day or day month Furthermore you can select the time format from either a 12 or 24 hour display See Setting the Date Format Date Disp Type page 46 or Setting the Time Format Time Disp Type page 47 Notes If the player is not used for ...

Page 46: ...otate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Date Time and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Date Disp Type and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the date format and press the button to confirm mm dd The date format appears month day Default setting dd mm The date for...

Page 47: ...e switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Date Time and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Time Disp Type and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select 12h or 24h and press the button to confirm To return to the p...

Page 48: ...nd press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Information and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to show the following information 1 product name 2 built in flash memory capacity 3 serial number 4 version information for the player s firmware Press and hold the DISP HOME button...

Page 49: ...h to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Initialize and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Reset All Setting and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select OK and press the button to confirm When resetting is completed C...

Page 50: ...SP HOME button in stop mode until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Initialize and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Format and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to ...

Page 51: ...Press the DISP HOME button To cancel formatting Select Cancel in step and press the button to confirm Note Do not format the built in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer Settings FormattingMemory Table of Contents Index Menu ...

Page 52: ...SP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select USB Power and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select 100mA or 500mA and press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Pres...

Page 53: ...switch to select Advanced Menu and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Disp Rotation and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select ON or OFF and press the button to confirm OFF is set by default To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button Hint Even if you change the display s orientation the shuttle switch function or VOL is not be ch...

Page 54: ...itch to select Power Save and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select the power save setting and press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Press the DISP HOME button Lists of the power save setting Setting item Description ON Normal The power save screen appears in the display when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds Default setting ON Super Noth...

Page 55: ...OME button to Shuttle switch Press and hold the DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select FM and press the button to confirm The FM tuner screen appears ST FM AND SCAN BY NO MO 90 01 0 MHz FM tuner screen Preset number Frequency Tuning mode The illustrated FM tuner screen may be different from your model Continued ListeningtoFMRadio NW S202F S203F S205Fonly...

Page 56: ...he sound is not output regardless of the VOL button During FM reception SPORTS MODE and STOPWATCH do not appear on the HOME screen During FM reception you cannot change the display by pressing the DISP HOME button 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically FM Auto Preset You can preset receivable broadcast stations up to 30 stations in your area automatically by selecting FM Auto Preset This is...

Page 57: ...ived If interference is prevalent or reception is too sensitive change the reception setting page 60 to Low 3 Selecting broadcast stations There are 2 ways manual or preset tuning to select broadcast stations manual tuning Normal preset tuning HOLD Shuttle switch to button DISP HOME button to Slide the shuttle switch to the folder position to enter manual tuning mode Slide the shuttle switch to th...

Page 58: ... is prevalent or reception is too sensitive change the reception setting page 60 to Low If you rotate the shuttle switch to in Sleep status the frequency decreases or increases and the previous or next broadcast station is not found and sound is not output Preset Tuning preset number and frequency appear on the FM tuner screen in order To Operation Select the previous preset number Rotate the shut...

Page 59: ...u can preset up to 30 stations P01 to P30 Note The preset number is always sorted from low to high frequency order To delete preset broadcast stations Select the desired frequency s preset number Press and hold the button Rotate the shuttle switch to select OK and press the button to confirm The preset broadcast station is deleted and the next one appears To cancel deletion of the preset broadcast...

Page 60: ... hold the DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Scan Sens and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Low and press the button to confirm To set back the reception Select High in step and press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Press t...

Page 61: ... DISP HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select SETTINGS and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Mono Auto and press the button to confirm Rotate the shuttle switch to select Mono and press the button to confirm To return to the automatic setting Select Auto in step and press the button to confirm To return to the previous menu Press ...

Page 62: ...t the charging time will be longer It will also be longer if you transfer audio file s to the player while charging On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display page 12 changes as shown below See page 90 on battery duration The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon If LOW BATTERY appears you cannot play back with the player In this case charge the battery by co...

Page 63: ...ge varies with the operating conditions and environment of the player To deactivate the G Sensor The player s built in G Sensor recognizes speed variation and provides various functions However with the G Sensor active battery consumption is higher when G Sensor active than when not In order to save power and prolong use of the player it is recommended to deactivate the G Sensor page 40 To make th...

Page 64: ...f standard CD audio songs ATRAC3plus a more advanced version of ATRAC3 can compress audio files to about 1 20 the size of standard CD audio songs AAC AAC Advanced Audio Coding is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO International Organization for Standardization The AAC format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller f...

Page 65: ...an album that includes a long recording of a live performance with no pauses between songs can be played continuously without pauses after the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC format and then transferred to the player Note For songs to be played without pauses you must import all the songs on a single album without pauses at one time to the SonicStage software in the same ATRAC format Tab...

Page 66: ...harge When songs are transferred to the player this song information is transferred along with the songs Having this information attached to your songs makes possible various advanced searching features of the player Note Song information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet For songs that are not in the Internet database you can manually enter and edit song information in So...

Page 67: ...teract with the built in flash memory of the player Always use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you want to play to the player Audio files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while transferring data between a computer and the player because the data being transferred could be damaged Do not format the built in flash memor...

Page 68: ...ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Europe http www support nwwalkman com For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com pa info For customers in other countries regions http www css ap sony com For customers who purchased the overseas models http www sony co jp overseas support Download the update program to your computer from the web site Connect the player to your computer and then s...

Page 69: ...t http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Europe visit http www support nwwalkman com For customers in Latin America visit http www sony latin com pa info For customers in other countries regions visit http www css ap sony com For customers who purchased the overseas models visit http www sony co jp overseas support 5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue consult yo...

Page 70: ...nothing is changed press the DISP HOME button and button at the same time for more about 7 seconds to reset the player page 69 The transferred songs cannot be found The built in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer Format the built in flash memory using the Format menu of the player page 50 The supplied USB cable is disconnected from the player while data is being transf...

Page 71: ... swaying from side to side in a vehicle If you use the player during active sports requiring up and down movement or subject the player to excessive shock Even if you shake the player 3 times play mode is not changed Shaking method of the player is not correct As illustration page 20 hold the player with display facing up and shake the player up and down 3 times in rhythm within two seconds The G ...

Page 72: ...The SonicStage software cannot be installed The computer s operating system software is not compatible with SonicStage Refer to the system requirements page 91 All Windows applications are not closed If you start the installation while other programs are running an error may occur This is especially true for programs that require significant system resources such as virus protection software There...

Page 73: ...roblem persists disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and then reconnect the USB cable The player s USB connection USB Power is set to 500mA Set the USB Power to 100mA page 52 The installation of the SonicStage software was not successful Disconnect the player from your computer and reinstall the software using the supplied CD ROM Quick Start Guide Audio songs registered with the earlier i...

Page 74: ...your computer to increase free space Non audio data is stored in the built in flash memory Move non audio data to the computer to increase free space Audio data cannot be transferred back to your computer from the player The computer you are trying to transfer songs to is not the same computer from which the songs were originally transferred Songs can be transferred only to the computer that they ...

Page 75: ...or vehicles The headphone cord does not extend enough The headphone cord functions as an antenna Extend the headphone cord as far as possible The FM broadcast is affected by interference An apparatus emitting radio signals such as a mobile phone is being used near the player When using such apparatus as mobile phones keep them away from the player Other Symptom Cause Remedy There is no beep sound ...

Page 76: ...o To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory page 79 CHARGE ERROR The power supply is abnormal Try using another computer DATA ACCESS Accessing the built in flash memory Please wait for access to complete This message appears while the built in flash memory is being accessed DRM ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection Transfer the normal audio file ...

Page 77: ...ition page 10 LOW BATTERY The battery is low You must charge the battery page 62 MEMORY ERROR There is a problem with the built in flash memory Format the player using the Format menu For details refer to To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory page 79 If this message still appears consult your nearest Sony dealer NO DATA There are no audio files in the built in flash memory If ther...

Page 78: ...to listen to songs at fast pace page 25 SETWALK P LIST Appears when changing the playlist in the Set Playlist automatic song selection menu of SPORTS MODE Select the playlist to listen to songs at slow pace page 25 SYSTEM ERROR There is a problem with the hardware Consult your nearest Sony dealer UPDATE ERROR When the player fails to update the firmware Follow the on screen instructions on the com...

Page 79: ...e procedure below to erase data you cannot play 1 Connect the player to the computer and start SonicStage 2 If you have already specified the data with problems erase the data using SonicStage 3 If the problem persists transfer all data without problems back to the computer using SonicStage while the player is connected to the computer 4 Disconnect the player from the computer and then format the ...

Page 80: ...move 2 Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted 1 Settings Control Panel in the case of Windows 2000 Professional 2 Change Remove in the case of Windows 2000 Professional Note When you install SonicStage OpenMG Secure Module is installed at the same time Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by othe...

Page 81: ...dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fo...

Page 82: ...SONY Model No NW S203F S205F Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und...

Page 83: ...this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste di...

Page 84: ...Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not put the player into the fire Do not take apart or remodel the player Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries internal checks or repair On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player It may cause a player to ma...

Page 85: ...exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Also when using the player while you are walking watch out for traffic and road surface conditions Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Do not t...

Page 86: ... case with a soft cloth such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses If the player s case becomes very dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the case Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector C...

Page 87: ...ht away To delete this audio data delete it using SonicStage The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the player may not be ...

Page 88: ...osh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2004 Gracenote Gracenote CDDB Client Software copyright 2000 2004 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 33...

Page 89: ...120 8 hr 00 min 250 16 hr 40 min 160 kbps 100 6 hr 40 min 205 13 hr 40 min 192 kbps 85 5 hr 40 min 170 11 hr 20 min 256 kbps 64 4 hr 10 min 130 8 hr 40 min 320 kbps 51 3 hr 20 min 100 6 hr 40 min 352 kbps 46 3 hr 00 min 94 6 hr 10 min NW S205F Bit rate Songs Time 48 kbps 1 350 90 hr 00 min 64 kbps 1 000 66 hr 40 min 96 kbps 690 46 hr 00 min 128 kbps 520 34 hr 40 min 132 kbps 500 33 hr 20 min 160 k...

Page 90: ...d USB USB 2 0 compliant Operatingtemperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Powersource Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery USB power from a computer through supplied USB cable Batterylife continuousplayback ATRAC format Approximately 18 hours Playback at 132 kbps ATRAC format Approximately 17 hours Playback at 128 kbps ATRAC format Approximately 18 hours Playback at 48 kbps MP3 format Approximate...

Page 91: ...r 16 bit or higher SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors CD ROM drive supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs a CD R RW drive is required Sound board USB port Hi Speed USB is recommended Internet Explorer 5 5 or later needs to be installed Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Bas...

Page 92: ...reen 8 I Information 48 Initialize 49 50 Index AdditionalInformation Continued Symbols Album 29 Artist 29 Artist Album 29 Folder 19 1 Repeat 1 Song 19 Repeat All 19 Repeat Folder 19 SHUF Repeat Shuffle All 19 SHUF Repeat Shuffle Folder 19 A AAC 64 Accessories 6 Adobe Reader 3 Album 17 ALL SONGS 13 Artist 16 ATRAC 64 65 89 AVLS Limiting the volume 36 B Battery 62 63 Beep Beep sound 37 Bit rate 64 C...

Page 93: ...by artist 16 by song name 15 Searching for Songs 15 Serial Number 48 Set Date Time 44 Set Playlist 25 Set Target 21 Set the current time 44 SETTINGS 8 Shuffle 19 Shuttle switch 10 Skip to the beginning of a song 10 Song Information 66 Song order 29 SonicStage 3 80 Sort 29 Sound 33 34 35 36 37 Sound quality 33 34 SPORTS MODE 21 23 38 STOPWATCH 26 T Time Disp Type 47 Transferring 3 Troubleshooting 6...

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