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“WALKMAN” > Formatting your “WALKMAN”
Formatting your “WALKMAN”
You can format the built-in flash memory of your Walkman.
Note
If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, etc., including sample data
installed at the factory, supplied software installer and the Help Guide) will
be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting
and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer.
Be sure not to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of your
Walkman using a computer. If you have formatted with a computer,
format again using the Walkman.
Formatting is available only while playback is paused.
If the OPR lamp lights up in red due to low remaining battery power,
charge the battery before formatting your Walkman.
The software included with your Walkman will also be deleted if the
memory is formatted. If you need to reinstall it, download software from
the customer support web sites.
[Details]
The settings of shuffle playback, playlist playback, ZAPPIN playback,
AVLS (Volume Limit) and volume setting also return to their defaults if the
memory is formatted.
1.
Turn on your Walkman.
2.
Press and hold the
button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp
blinks orange quickly.
Release the
button. The OPR lamp lights up in red.
3.
Press the
or
button within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp lights
up in red.
The OPR lamp lights up in green and red alternately each time you press
the
or
button.
4.
Press the
button while the OPR lamp lights up in green.
The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and formatting is executed. When the
OPR lamp turns off, formatting is completed.
If you press the
button while the OPR lamp lights up in red, or if 30
seconds have passed, formatting will be canceled.
Note
When formatting is finished, your Walkman will turn off automatically.
When you turn on your Walkman again, the Walkman will reconstruct its
database. While that is being done, you may not be able to transfer music
or otherwise operate the Walkman.
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