Quick Start Guide
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1. logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc e Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation e CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2006 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2006 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 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote e All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Program 2006 Sony Corporation2. SonicStage Import audio data to your computer using the SonicStage 1 SonicStage starts up The methods of importing songs of CD are described here Insert the audio CD that you want to import to hard drive of your computer You can obtain CD information song name or artist name etc while connected to the Internet 3 Place the pointer over Music Source at the top of the screen and click Import a CD The screen for importing is displayed and the song list of the CD appears 4 Click at the right of the screen Importing audio data starts e SonicStage also offers the following additional features Importing audio files downloaded from the Internet and audio files stored on your computer such as MP3 AAC or ATRAC format audio files Importing only selected audio files from a CD Changing the audio formats and bit rates of audio files WMA AAC format audio files that are copyright protected cannot be played back on the player 13 14 3 Transferring Music Connect the player to your computer and transfer the audio data to the player USB cable supplied The player s battery is recharged while connected to a computer When the remaining battery indication of the display shows 44 charging is complete When you use the player for the first time or if you have not used the player for a long time recharge it fully and then transfer the data to the player For information on rechargin
3. time indication Displays the elapsed time Play mode indication PLAY MODE Displays the current play mode icon If the play mode is set to Normal no icon appears Noise Canceling indication NW 703F S705F S706F only Displays KR when the Noise Canceling function is set 19 Sound quality setting indication Displays the current sound quality icon If the sound quality is not set no icon appears 20 Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power For the display without a jacket picture see the Operation Guide PDF file 19 20 Playing Music continued Play Modes and Settings The HOME screen appears when you press and hold the DISPLAY HOME button of the player The HOME screen is the starting point to play audio search for songs and change settings HOME Screen 1 5 of the 10 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the centre The current icon changes depending on the function you use By rotating the shuttle switch you can select an icon and press the B gt Ml button to confirm Intelligent Shuffle Plays songs randomly Q Search Searches for songs of the player ESY Jacket Search Searches for songs by jacket picture Noise Canceling Reduces ambient sound J Rec Data Plays recorded songs of the player d Rec 3 Records songs without a personal computer JJ All Songs Plays all trannsferred songs of th
4. D player How to install the earbuds correctly If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly low bass sound may not be heard or the Noise Canceling function NW S703F S705F S706F only may not work To enjoy better sound quality adjust the earbuds position to sit on your ears comfortably or push them into the inside of your ears so that they fit your ears snugly At purchase M size earbuds are installed If the earbuds do not fit your ears try one of the other supplied sizes S or L Pe About the Noise Canceling function NW S703F S705F S706F only The Noise Canceling function is available only when using the supplied headphones Noise Canceling does not work with models without the Noise Canceling function NW S603 S605 even if the supplied headphones are used Installing SonicStage Install SonicStage according to the following instructions 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 We recommended to backup data with SonicStage Notes on before installing e Do not format the built in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer When formatting select Format from the menu on the player For details see the Operation Guide PDF file e Necessary computer system environment for using the player Computer IBM PC AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operat
5. Documentation 2006 Sony Corporation On sample audio data The player is pre installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out right away To delete this audio data delete it using SonicStage Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NW S603 S605 S703F S705F S706F To begin using the player first import music songs into your computer using the SonicStage software and then transfer them to the player After transferring the music songs to the player you can enjoy them wherever you go Be sure to install the SonicStage software from the supplied CD ROM in your computer Getting N Importing N Transferring Playing Started gt Music gt Music N Music See page 8 See page 12 d Charging battery l See page 16 y j See page 14 Depending on the country region in which you have purchased the player some models may not be available 1 Getting Started Supplied Items Check the following items O Headphones 1 O Headphone extension cord 1 O Earbuds Size S L 1 O USB cable 1 O Attachment 1 Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle BCR NWU3 etc O CD ROM 1 SonicStage software Operation Guide PDF file O Quick Start Guide this manual 1 Available soon Depending on the country region in which you have purchased the player some optional accessories may not be available Do not attempt to play this CD ROM in an audio C
6. SONY Mo hram TAAA TAY 238 8 TFA Gz 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Quick Start Guide 2 887 746 12 1 NW S603 S605 S703F S705F S706F Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player Record them in the space provided below Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player is described in this Quick Start Guide in the Operation Guide PDF file and in the SonicStage Help accessible from within SonicStage software Quick Start Guide Explains basic operation of the player including importing transferring and playing music songs Operation Guide Explains advanced features of the player and offers troubleshooting information SonicStage Help Explains details of using the SonicStage software For the latest information If you have any questions about or issue with this product visit the following web sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http www sony 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 Tabl
7. ch to select f FM and press the P E button to confirm The FM tuner screen appears STANDBY scaN H MOND cam Preset number Frequency Slide the shuttle switch to the FOLDER manual tuning position The player enters the manual tuning mode Manual tuning display P20 90 OO STANDBY scan H MONO Rotate the shuttle switch briefly to PPI or k to select the frequency Rotate pp briefly to select the next frequency and to pg to select the previous frequency For preset tuning refer to the Operation Guide PDF file 23 24 Q Which operating systems can be used with the player A IBM PC AT or compatible computer preinstalled with one of the following Windows operating systems Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Not supported by operating systems other than above Q Anerror message appears on the computer when installing A Make sure the operating system page 9 of your computer can be used with the player Q The computer does not start automatically when inserting the supplied CD ROM A The install wizard may not start when inserting the CD ROM depending on the computer setting In this case right click the CD ROM on Windows Explorer to open and double click SetupSS exe The main menu for installing appears Q Acomputer does n
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9. e player FM Enables to listen to FM Playlist Select Plays songs which are registered in playlists i Settings Displays setting menu 2 JJ Rec Data appears when you have data recorded with the player Rec appears when an optional accessory for recording is connected to the player 4 NW S703F S705F S706F only Operating the HOME screen When menu items appear on the HOME screen rotate the shuttle switch to select the item and press the E button to confirm When menu items appear on the HOME screen and press the DISPLAY HOME button the screen returns to the previous menu If you press and hold it the screen returns to the HOME screen For example when you want to change the song order by selecting FH Settings on the HOME screen during playback the screen changes as follows Coma Press the DISPLAY HOME button Select Pex Settings and press the B BB button L Settings Select Sort and press the B Hl g button Press the DISPLAY iS j Select Sort Genre and press the HOME button Setting of Sort 7 a Now Playing screen For details on the functions of the HOME screen or how to use the player see the Operation Guide PDF file 21 Listening to FM Radio NW S703F S705F S706F only Shuttle switch Normal preset tuning DISPLAY HOME button 22 4 Press and hold the DISPLAY HOME button until the HOME screen appears Rotate the shuttle swit
10. g time see the Specification of the Operation Guide PDF file For details refer to SonicStage Help Double click the D SonicStage icon on the desktop S SonicStage starts up Connect the player to your computer with the supplied USB cable NJ Place the pointer over Transfer and select ATRAC Audio Device from the transfer destination list a 4 Select an audio file s or album you want to transfer 5 Click to start transferring To stop transferring click gt e A Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred e Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power because the player may discharge the computer s battery e You can create and transfer playlists that group your favorite songs into a list Select the playlist in the SonicStage display mode to transfer playlists To delete songs on the player transfer songs back to SonicStage or delete them in SonicStage 15 16 4 Playing Music Basic Operation Parts and Controls 1 wM PORT Connect to the supplied USB cable accessories for WM PORT such as optional accessories for recording with the player or peripheral device 2 Display See page 19 3 BE button Starts song playback When starting playback B gt appears in the display and if the BE button is pressed again W appears and playback stops The
11. ing systems Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 OSs other than those indicated above are not supported CPU Pentium III 450 MHz or higher RAM 128 MB or more Hard Disk Drive 200 MB or more of available space 1 5 GB or more is recommended More space may be required depending on the version of the operating system Additional space is required for storing music data Display Screen Resolution 800 x 600 pixels or higher recommended 1024 x 768 or higher Colors High Color 16 bit or higher SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors Getting Started continued 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 e Internet Explorer 5 5 or later needs to be installed e Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base CDDB or Electronic Music Distribution EMD or to restore the backup data with SonicStage We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements Not supported by the following environments Personally constructed PCs or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufac
12. nd this limit requires permission of the copyright holders e Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer e The ability to display the languages on your SonicStage will depend on the installed OS on your PC For better results please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your SonicStage User created characters and some special characters may not be displayed e Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the player may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected player The player is not functioning normally The ID3 TAG information for the song is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player On static electricity from the human body On rare occasions you may not be able to operate the player due to strong static electricity from the human body If this happens leave the player for about 30 seconds to one minute You will then be able to operate the player normally again On Copyrights SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e OpenMG ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus ATRAC Advanced Lossless and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation e WALKMAN and WALKMAN
13. ong and if held longer continues to skip through the next song s Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to PPI Select the beginning of the current song and if held longer continues to skip through the previous song s Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to Kd the next sort category and if held longer continues to skip through the next sort category set by the song order FOLDER mode To Operation In play mode In stop mode Skip to the first song in Rotate the shuttle switch the next sort category set to PP briefly by the song order Skip to the first song in Rotate the shuttle switch the current sort category to keq briefly set by the song order Select the first song in Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to PPI Select the first song in the current sort category and if held longer continues to skip through the previous sort category set by the song order Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to Kt For details on song order see the Operation Guide PDF file 17 18 Playing Music continued 7 HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it By sliding the HOLD switch to the HOLD position all operation buttons are disabled If you press buttons or rotate the shuttle switch while the HOLD function is activated HOLD appears in the display If
14. ot recognize the player A Connect to another USB connector of your computer Q Some functions are restricted by SonicStage A When you use SonicStage log on as an administrator Q Transferred songs from a computer cannot be played by the player A When transferring songs to the player be sure to use SonicStage Songs transferred from other than SonicStage cannot be played by the player Q The player does not work properly A Reset the player by pressing the RESET button with a small pin etc All the songs and settings stored on the player will not be erased even when you reset it Q Toinitialize format the player A Be sure to format the built in flash memory using the Menu mode on this player following the procedure below Check all contents before formatting as all data stored will be erased 1 Press and hold the DISPLAY HOME button in the play or stop mode until the HOME screen appears 2 Select E Settings Advanced Settings gt Initialize gt Format gt OK in this order Rotate the shuttle switch to select the item and press the p button to confirm After selecting OK and confirming FORMATTING appears and formatting starts When formatting is complete COMPLETE appears If you format the built in flash memory using Windows Explorer FORMAT ERROR may appear on this player and any song may not play back even if it is transferred by SonicStage In this case format
15. re is no power button on the player When you stop song playback or FM reception NW S703F S705F S706F only by pressing the B gt W button after about a few seconds the display goes off automatically and the player enters Sleep status The player consumes very ittle battery power 4 VOL button Adjusts the volume 5 DISPLAY HOME button When you press this button while the player is in play or stop mode you can change the display For details see the Operation Guide PDF file Press and hold this button to display the HOME screen page 20 6 Shuttle switch By rotating the shuttle switch you can select a menu item skip to the beginning of the song or fast forward fast rewind You can also set to the FOLDER mode or normal mode by sliding the shuttle switch There are tactile dots Use them to help with button operation Normal mode To operate the player with the shuttle switch Normal mode To Operation In play mode Skip to the beginning of Rotate the shuttle switch the next song to gt gt briefly Skip to the beginning of Rotate the shuttle switch the current song to ke briefly Fast forwards the current song Rotate the shuttle switch to gt gt and release it at the desired point Fast rewinds the current song Rotate the shuttle switch to k and release it at the desired point In stop mode Select the beginning of the next s
16. the built in memory on this player 25 Do not use headphones while driving and cycling etc As headphones reduce outside sounds they may cause a traffic accident Also avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired for example a railroad crossing a construction site etc
17. turer installed operating system Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment Macintosh 1 Turn on the computer and start Windows Log on as an administrator Quit all activated software programs on your computer Be sure to quit any anti virus software as it may strain the CPU 3 Insert the supplied CD ROM into your computer The install wizard will start automatically and the Main Menu appears 4 Install SonicStage and Operation Guide PDF file Click Install SonicStage from the Main Menu and follow the on screen instructions Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer If prompted restart the computer after installing To install the Operation Guide PDF file Click Install Hardware Operation Guide PDF and then follow the on screen instructions When installation is not successful Visit the following web sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http www sony 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 If the issue persists Consult your nearest Sony dealer 11 2 Importing Music For details refer to SonicStage Help Double click 4 icon on the desktop
18. you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position the HOLD function is released 8 Strap hole This is used to attach a strap sold separately 9 RESET button Resets the player by pressing the RESET button with a small pin etc For details see the Operation Guide PDF file Headphones 10 PLAY MODE SOUND button Switches the play mode Press and hold this button to change the sound quality setting 11 Headphone jack For connecting the headphones Connect until it clicks into place If connecting the headphones improperly it may not sound right If the supplied headphone cord is too short use the supplied headphone extension cord between the headphones and the player For NW S703F S705F S706F users Connect the headphone plug securely following to the plug shape for the headphones and to the orientation mark CD and the plug shape for the headphone extension cord Display For the details of the display see the Operation Guide PDF file 12 Jacket picture display Displays the jacket picture of an album after you register the jacket and transfer from SonicStage 13 Icon indication 14 Text graphic information display 15 Playing status indication Displays the current playback mode B playback W stop lt lt gt gt fast rewinds fast forwards K lt PP skips to the beginning of the current or next song Lapse
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