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					Operation Guide   
					NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F / B153F   
					4-185-044-11(1)   
					©2010 Sony Corporation   
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					Settings   
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
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				Basic Operations and Screens   
					Basic Operations and Screens   
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					Parts and Controls   
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					Headphones   
					 REC/STOP button   
					 BASS/PLAY MODE*2 button   
					Activates the Bass function to   
					emphasize the low sound range (   
					p. 29).   
					Starts/stops recording.   
					You can record sound using the   
					 
					player’s built-in microphone (   
					p. 41).   
					 
					You can also change the play mode   
					
					 
					You can also record the currently   
					received FM program (NWZ-B152F/   
					 *1 button   
					
					
					 
					 
					 VOL +*1/– button   
					Adjusts the volume.   
					Starts/pauses song playback (   
					 
					
					( 
					p. 37, 41).   
					 
					 ZAP button   
					When a menu appears on the display,   
					use this button to confirm a menu   
					Changes between normal playback   
					
					
					 
					 
					You can also change the playback   
					range of song clips in ZAPPIN   
					 Shuttle switch   
					Rotate to find the beginning of a   
					
					 
					song, or fast-rewinds/forwards (   
					p. 21).   
					 
					When a menu appears on the display,   
					rotate to select a menu item (   
					p. 12).   
					 
					Continued   
					 
					*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with   
					button operations.   
					*2 The function marked with   
					on the player   
					is activated when you press and hold the   
					corresponding button.   
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				Basic Operations and Screens   
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					 (Headphone) jack   
					 BACK/HOME button   
					For connecting the headphones.   
					Insert the jack pin until it clicks into   
					place. If the headphones are   
					connected improperly, the sound   
					from the headphones will be   
					impaired.   
					Returns to the previous menu. Press   
					and hold this button to display the   
					
					 
					 Power illuminator   
					
					 
					illumination pattern varies according   
					to the operation.   
					 Display   
					The display varies depending on the   
					application that is currently active   
					Continued   
					 
					( 
					
					 
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					 MIC (Microphone)   
					 USB cap   
					When connecting with USB, remove   
					the USB cap.   
					See   
					p. 41.   
					 
					 Strap hole   
					Used to attach a strap (sold   
					separately).   
					To remove the USB cap   
					 RESET button   
					Resets the player when you press the   
					USB connector   
					RESET button with a small pin, etc   
					( 
					p. 56).   
					 
					When you turn on the player after   
					resetting it, the player reactivates the   
					previously set items.   
					 HOLD switch   
					You can protect the player against   
					accidental operation while carrying   
					it by setting the HOLD switch.   
					By sliding the HOLD switch in the   
					direction of the arrow (), all   
					operation buttons are disabled. If you   
					press buttons while the hold function   
					is activated, [HOLD] appears in the   
					display. If you slide the HOLD switch   
					to the opposite position, the hold   
					function is released.   
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					Song 12   
					Folder 1   
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					 Song title/File name indication   
					 Playback range indication   
					 Playback progress bar   
					 Play mode indication   
					Displays the current play mode icon   
					( 
					
					 
					[Normal], no icon appears.   
					 ZAPPIN playback indication   
					Indicates ZAPPIN playback status   
					 
					 Playing status indication   
					Displays the current play mode.   
					: playback/: pause   
					( 
					p. 23).   
					 Bass function/equalizer mode   
					: fast-rewind/: fast-forward   
					indication   
					Displays whether the Bass function   
					 Current song number indication   
					( 
					
					 
					equalizer mode is activated (   
					p. 30).   
					 
					 Remaining battery indication   
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					Turning the Player On and Off   
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					To turn on the player   
					Press the button to turn on the player. The player resumes the operation   
					from the point where you last turned off.   
					Hint   
					If [HOLD] appears in the display, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the   
					arrow () to release the hold function.   
					 
					To turn off the player   
					Press and hold the button to turn off the player. [POWER OFF] appears.   
					Hint   
					If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode, the display turns   
					off automatically to save the battery power. If there is no operation for an extended   
					period, the player turns off completely. The batteries are consumed a little in this status.   
					You cannot operate the player when it is connected to a computer. Disconnect the player   
					before operating the player.   
					 
					 
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					The following table shows the items of the Home menu. For details on the item   
					list of each menu, see   
					p. 11.   
					 
					For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page.   
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					Music Library   
					The icons appear in the Home menu and the color of the selected icon is   
					inverted.   
					
					[Voice]   
					 
					
					[Music Library]   
					[FM]   
					 
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					Plays FM radio, or plays back/deletes a recorded FM   
					* 
					
					 
					[Settings]   
					Sets the function for music, FM*1, voice recording, or   
					
					 
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					and items related to the [FM] function appear on NWZ-B152F/B153F only.   
					Continued   
					 
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					[Play Mode] ............................ 28   
					[Equalizer]............................... 30   
					[ZAPPIN Range].................... 25   
					[FM Settings]*1   
					[Scan Sensitivity].................... 40   
					[FM Auto Preset].................... 35   
					[Rec Settings]   
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					[Now Playing]........................21, 26   
					
					
					
					
					
					
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					[Set Date-Time]................ 17, 45   
					
					[Beep] ...................................... 46   
					[Power Save Mode] ................ 47   
					
					[Contrast]................................ 47   
					
					[Language] .............................16, 49   
					[Initialize]   
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					[Reset All Settings]................. 50   
					[Format] .................................. 51   
					*1 NWZ-B152F/B153F only   
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					The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for   
					songs, changing settings, etc.   
					You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME   
					button of the player.   
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					Music Library   
					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen.   
					Rotate the shuttle switch to /to select a menu item, and then press   
					the *1 button to confirm.   
					*1 There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations.   
					/: Selects a menu item.   
					button: Confirms a menu item.   
					 
					 
					In this manual, operating instructions from the Home menu are described as   
					below.   
					Example: From the Home menu, select [Music Library] [Folder]   
					 
					 
					the desired folder the desired song.   
					 
					The actual operations for the example above are shown below.   
					 Press and hold the BACK/HOME   
					button until the Home menu   
					appears.   
					The Home menu appears.   
					BACK/HOME button   
					Continued   
					 
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					 Press the button to confirm.   
					The Music Library menu screen   
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					() to select [Folder],   
					and then press the button   
					to confirm.   
					Now Playing   
					Folder   
					All Songs   
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					The Folder list screen appears.   
					You can scroll the list by rotating   
					and holding the shuttle switch to   
					().   
					 
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to   
					() to select the desired   
					folder, and then press the    
					button to confirm.   
					Play All   
					Folder 1   
					Folder 2   
					The song list screen of the selected   
					folder appears.   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to   
					() to select the desired   
					song, and then press the    
					button to confirm.   
					Play All   
					Song 1   
					Song 2   
					The music playback screen appears   
					and playback begins.   
					Song 12   
					Folder 1   
					012 SHUF BASS   
					To return to the Home menu during operation   
					Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.   
					To return to the previous screen during operation   
					Press the BACK/HOME button.   
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				Getting Started   
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					The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running   
					computer.   
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					Remove the USB cap and connect the USB connector to a USB connector on   
					your computer. When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:   
					, charging is completed (charging time is approx. 70 minutes).   
					When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player   
					for a long time, recharge it fully (until the   
					battery indication is displayed).   
					About the battery indicator   
					The battery icon in the display shows the approximate remaining power. As   
					battery power is depleted, the icon shows as follows:   
					If [LOW BATTERY] appears, you cannot operate the player. In this case,   
					
					duration.   
					Hint   
					When charging a depleted battery, the power illuminator blinks clockwise and nothing   
					appears in the display.   
					 
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					If you charge the player that has not been used for a long period, your computer may not   
					recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5   
					minutes, and it starts operating properly.   
					 
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					Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF).   
					 
					If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the   
					may appear, and charging cannot be performed.   
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					during this time to maintain battery performance.   
					 
					 
					The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately   
					500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the   
					player.   
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					Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with proper operation of   
					the player.   
					 
					 
					 
					We do not guarantee operation of the player using a personally assembled/modified   
					computer.   
					If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode,   
					even during USB connection, the player’s battery is not charged. Instead, the player   
					continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.   
					Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not   
					connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer’s battery.   
					While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from Sleep   
					mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the player to   
					malfunction. Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these   
					operations.   
					 
					 
					Heat may build up while charging. This is not malfunction.   
					 
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					Selecting the Display Language [Language]   
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					You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and   
					messages on the player.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Language] the   
					 
					 
					desired language setting.   
					Language   
					Messages and menus are displayed in   
					[English]   
					[Español]   
					[Français]   
					[Português]   
					[Русский]   
					English   
					Spanish   
					French   
					Portuguese   
					Russian   
					Simplified Chinese   
					Traditional Chinese   
					Korean   
					[ 
					[ 
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					Setting the Date and Time   
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					The date and time are not set by default. Set the current date and time   
					according to the following.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Set Date-Time].   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the year, and then press the    
					button to confirm.   
					The year, month, date, hour and minutes can be set. Repeat this step to   
					set each item.   
					 
					To display the current time   
					While the hold function is activated, press any button.   
					Note   
					If you leave the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be   
					 
					 
					 
					reset.   
					If the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be   
					set again.   
					The clock may develop an inaccuracy of up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the   
					current time again.   
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					To enjoy music on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer.   
					You can import music from audio CDs or from the Internet, etc.   
					To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software, such as   
					Windows Media Player 11 or 12. For detailed information on how to import   
					data, refer to the Help of each software.   
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					Transferring Music   
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					You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer   
					on your computer.   
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					You can also transfer music using Windows Media Player 11 or 12. For details about   
					usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player   
					information from the following web site:   
					 
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					Note   
					
					 
					 
					 
					If you turn on or restart the computer while the player is connected to the computer, the   
					player may malfunction. In this case, press the RESET button of the player to reset it (   
					
					computer.   
					 
					 Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer.   
					Insert the USB connector fully.   
					 Open [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] - [Storage   
					Media], and then select the folder you want to store the audio files.   
					Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.   
					 Drag and drop the files to the selected folder.   
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					Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player, especially when it is   
					connected to your computer. It may be damaged.   
					 
					 
					 
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					Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being   
					transferred may be damaged.   
					If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be   
					left in the player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the   
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					For details on the capacity for files and folders, see “Maximum recordable number of   
					
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					Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.   
					It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or   
					folders are stored on the player.   
					 
					 
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					Playing Music [Music Library]   
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					You can listen to transferred songs on the player. The transferred songs are   
					stored in [Music Library].   
					To play music, select [Music Library] from the Home menu to display the   
					music playback screen.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select [Music Library] [Now Playing].   
					 
					The music playback screen appears and playback begins from the last song   
					you listened to.   
					
					 
					 
					 
					When you select [Music Library], the search menu appears. You can   
					select the desired search method to display the list screen and search for   
					
					 
					When the player turns off from the song playback status, you can start   
					 
					playback of the last song you listened to by pressing the button.   
					To (screen indication)   
					Do this   
					Play () / pause ()   
					Press the button.   
					Rotate the shuttle switch to /.   
					Skip to the beginning of the   
					current song / next song   
					Fast-rewind () / fast-forward Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to /   
					() the current song   
					during playback and release it at the desired point.   
					When fast-rewind/fast-forward a song   
					Song 12   
					01:23   
					03:38   
					012   
					Elapsed time   
					Full length of the song/file   
					Continued   
					 
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					You can change the song playback from the normal playback to ZAPPIN playback (   
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					The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play   
					( 
					p. 28).   
					 
					
					 
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					Playing Music Using ZAPPIN playback   
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					What is ZAPPIN playback?   
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					ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips at a preset duration.   
					Normal Playback   
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					Changes to ZAPPIN   
					ZAPPIN Playback   
					Short, recognizable song clips (approx. 45 seconds from beginning).   
					The ZAPPIN playback range for song clips can be set to either [ZAPPIN Short] or [ZAPPIN Long].   
					Returns to normal playback and restarts playback of the   
					current song from the beginning.   
					Normal Playback   
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					You can select normal playback or ZAPPIN playback.   
					ZAP button   
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					 During normal playback and displaying the playback screen, press   
					the ZAP button.   
					“Zappin in” is heard and ZAPPIN playback begins.   
					The player plays back song clips for about 4 seconds ([ZAPPIN Short]) or   
					15 seconds ([ZAPPIN Long]) each.   
					When ZAPPIN playback is selected, is displayed on the screen.   
					The song is played back from approx. 45 seconds into the song. If the   
					length of the song is under 45 seconds, the song is played back from   
					some point before the end of the song.   
					 
					 
					To skip to the previous/next song, or shuffle playback during ZAPPIN playback   
					You can move to the previous/next song, or play back songs in random order.   
					The method of operation is the same as normal playback.   
					To return to normal playback   
					Press the ZAP button during ZAPPIN playback when the playback screen is   
					displayed. When normal playback is resumed, “Zappin out” is heard.   
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					The playback range for song clips can be set to [ZAPPIN Short] or [ZAPPIN   
					Long].   
					button   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 During ZAPPIN playback and displaying the playback screen, press   
					and hold the ZAP button.   
					The setting screen appears.   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired setting and press the   
					button to confirm.   
					Hint   
					You can select the desired setting from the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Music   
					 
					Settings] [ZAPPIN Range] the desired setting.   
					List of the [ZAPPIN Range] settings   
					Setting item   
					Description   
					[ZAPPIN Short]   
					Plays back song clips for about 4 seconds each. (Default   
					setting)   
					[ZAPPIN Long]   
					Plays back song clips for about 15 seconds each.   
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					You can search for desired songs in various ways, such as by folder, artists,   
					album name, etc.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select [Music Library] the desired   
					 
					search method the desired song.   
					 
					Select items as follows until a song list appears.   
					 
					Search method   
					Method   
					Description   
					[Now Playing]   
					[Folder]   
					Start playback of the last file you listened to.   
					Select a folder a song.   
					[All Songs]   
					[Artist]   
					Select a song from the song list.   
					Select an artist an album a song.   
					Select an album a song.   
					[Album]   
					Select a playlist a song.   
					[Playlists]   
					[Genre]   
					Select a genre an album a song.   
					Select a release year a song.   
					[Release Year]   
					To return to the previous menu   
					Press the BACK/HOME button.   
					Continued   
					 
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					You can edit or change ID3 tag information and the playlist using Windows Media   
					Player 11 or 12. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to   
					the Windows Media Player information from the following web site:   
					
					 
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					Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player.   
					If the song does not have artist or album information, [Unknown] appears. If the song   
					does not have a song name, name it on your computer.   
					 
					 
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					For details on the capacity for files and folders, see “Maximum recordable number of   
					 
					 
					
					x 
					 
					It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or   
					folders are stored on the player.   
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					Changing the Play Mode [Play Mode]   
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					The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected   
					repeat play.   
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					BASS/PLAY MODE button   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 Press and hold the BASS/PLAY MODE button during playback or   
					pause.   
					The setting screen appears.   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired setting and press the   
					button to confirm.   
					Hint   
					You can select the desired setting from the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Music   
					 
					Settings] [Play Mode] the desired setting.   
					List of the [Play Mode] settings   
					Play mode type/Icon   
					Description   
					[Normal]/No icon   
					After the current song ends, all songs of the selected folder/   
					album/artist are played once. (Default setting)   
					After the current song ends, all songs of the selected folder/   
					album/artist are played repeatedly.   
					Repeat all/   
					The current song is played repeatedly.   
					Repeat 1 song/   
					Repeat shuffle all/   
					After the current song ends, all songs of the selected folder/   
					album/artist are played in random order.   
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					You can emphasize the low range (Bass function) by pressing the BASS/PLAY   
					MODE button.   
					You can also change the sound quality according to the music genre, etc., by   
					setting the equalizer.   
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					Activating the Bass function   
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					You can also emphasize the low range (Bass function) by pressing the BASS/   
					PLAY MODE button.   
					The Bass function is activated by default.   
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					BASS/PLAY MODE button   
					 Press the BASS/PLAY MODE button.   
					Each time you press the BASS/PLAY MODE button, the Bass function is   
					activated or deactivated.   
					When the Bass function is activated, the [BASS] icon is displayed on the   
					screen.   
					 
					Hint   
					At high volume, the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety.   
					 
					Note   
					If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer   
					setting is disabled. The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is   
					turned off.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					
					 
					
					 
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					You can set your desired sound quality for each according to the music genre,   
					etc.   
					button   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Music Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Equalizer] the desired equalizer setting.   
					 
					List of the [Equalizer] settings   
					Setting item/Icon   
					[None]/No icon   
					[Heavy]/   
					Description   
					Turns off the equalizer. (Default setting)   
					Emphasizes the high and low ranges for a powerful sound.   
					Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.   
					[Pop]/   
					[Jazz]/   
					Emphasizes the high and low ranges for a lively sound.   
					[Unique]/   
					Emphasizes the high and low ranges, so low levels can be   
					heard more clearly.   
					User-customizable sound settings. See   
					
					[Custom]/   
					 
					Note   
					If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer   
					setting is disabled. The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is   
					turned off.   
					While the Bass function is activated, you cannot change the equalizer setting.   
					If the equalizer setting you select causes distortion, turn down the volume.   
					 
					 
					 
					Continued   
					 
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					You can preset the value of the 5-band “equalizer” as a [Custom] setting.   
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					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Music Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Equalizer] [Edit] displayed under [Custom].   
					 
					The setting screen appears.   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to   
					+3) and press the button to confirm.   
					The 5 bands (100 Hz to 10 kHz) can be set. Repeat this step to set the   
					sound level of every band.   
					 
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					When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer   
					the songs, or Windows Explorer.   
					For details on using the software, see the Help of the software.   
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					The player itself cannot delete songs without being connected to a computer.   
					 
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				Listening to/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B15ꢀF/B15ꢁF only)   
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					To Listen to FM Radio, select [FM] from the Home menu to display the FM   
					radio screen.   
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					FM   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					Note   
					The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.   
					 
					Listening to FM radio   
					 From the Home menu, select [FM] [Manual] or [Preset].   
					 
					The FM radio screen appears.   
					[Manual]: In the manual tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations   
					by frequency.   
					 
					[Preset]: In the preset tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by   
					preset number.   
					 
					 Select the desired frequency or preset number.   
					
					p. 34).   
					 
					 
					Hint   
					To use the preset tuning mode ([Preset]), you need to first register preset stations. You   
					 
					
					 
					
					 
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				Listening to/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B15ꢀF/B15ꢁF only)   
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					FM radio screen in the manual tuning mode   
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					090.0MHz   
					P01   
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					Frequency   
					Preset number*1   
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					Operations in the manual tuning mode   
					To   
					Do this   
					Rotate the shuttle switch to /.   
					Select the previous/next   
					frequency*1   
					Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to /.   
					Select the previous/next   
					receivable broadcast station*2   
					Press the button.   
					Pause/resume the FM reception   
					*1 The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.   
					
					 
					FM radio screen in the preset tuning mode   
					P01   
					90.0MHz   
					BASS   
					Preset number   
					Hint   
					To use the preset tuning mode ([Preset]), you need to first register preset stations. You   
					 
					
					 
					
					 
					Operations in the preset tuning mode   
					To   
					Do this   
					Rotate the shuttle switch to /.   
					Select the previous/next preset   
					number   
					Press the button.   
					Pause/resume the FM reception   
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					You can preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically   
					by selecting [FM Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or   
					when you move to a new area, we recommend to preset receivable broadcast   
					stations by selecting [FM Auto Preset].   
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					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [FM Settings] [FM   
					 
					 
					Auto Preset] [OK].   
					 
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					The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high   
					frequency.   
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					[COMPLETE] appears when presetting is completed, then the first preset   
					station is received.   
					Select [Cancel] to cancel automatic presetting.   
					 
					Hint   
					If high sensitivity causes the player to receive many unwanted broadcast stations, change   
					 
					
					 
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					You can preset broadcast stations which [FM Auto Preset] cannot detect (   
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					 From the Home menu, select [FM] [Manual] the desired   
					 
					 
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					frequency.   
					 Press the BACK/HOME button.   
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					 Select [Add Preset] the desired preset number.   
					 
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					The frequency you select in step 1 is preset to the selected preset number.   
					If you select a preset number that is already assigned to another   
					frequency, the message confirming whether to replace the setting   
					appears. Selecting [OK] will replace the setting.   
					 
					Hint   
					You can preset up to 30 stations.   
					 
					Deleting preset broadcast stations   
					 On the FM radio screen, press the BACK/HOME button.   
					 Select [Delete Preset] the preset number you intend to delete   
					 
					 
					[OK].   
					The preset broadcast station is deleted.   
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				Listening to/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B15ꢀF/B15ꢁF only)   
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					You can record FM radio on the player and play recorded FM radio programs.   
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					 Press and hold the REC/STOP button while listening to the station   
					you want to record.   
					The player goes into standby for recording.   
					You can also record FM radio by pressing the REC/STOP button.   
					Press the REC/STOP button. Rotate the shuttle switch to select [OK],   
					and then press the button to confirm.   
					 
					 Press the REC/STOP button.   
					Recording starts.   
					To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to resume   
					recording.   
					 
					 Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording.   
					The recording is saved as a file named [FRnnnn]*1 in the [Record] -   
					 
					[FM] folder.   
					*1 File names are automatically assigned from [FR0001] to [FR9999].   
					Hint   
					Recording in poor reception areas may result in noise. Record in a stronger reception   
					area.   
					 
					The programs and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player   
					 
					( 
					
					 
					Note   
					If you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been   
					imported to your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play   
					them on the player.   
					 
					You cannot change the bit rate for recording FM programs. Only [High] is available.   
					 
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					 From the Home menu, select [FM] [Delete Rec Data] the   
					 
					 
					recorded FM radio program you intend to delete [OK].   
					 
					The selected FM radio program is deleted.   
					Select [Cancel] to cancel deletion.   
					To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select [Delete All].   
					 
					 
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					Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
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					 From the Home menu, select [FM] [Play Rec Data] the   
					 
					 
					recorded FM radio program you want.   
					The playback screen appears and playback of the recorded FM radio   
					program begins.   
					
					To listen to all recorded FM radio program, select [Play All].   
					 
					 
					 
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					Changing the FM Settings   
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					To change the FM radio settings, select   
					then select [FM Settings].   
					[Settings] from the Home menu,   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					[Scan Sensitivity]   
					
					 
					
					 
					broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception   
					to [Low]. [High] is set by default.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [FM Settings] [Scan   
					 
					 
					Sensitivity] [Low].   
					 
					To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High].   
					 
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					Recording Sound   
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					You can record sound using the player’s built-in microphone and play the   
					recorded sound files. The recorded sound is encoded into ADPCM format.   
					When you play recorded sound files, select [Voice] from the Home menu   
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					REC/STOP button   
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					Microphone   
					Note   
					You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) or with the   
					 
					[Settings] function. Select   
					record sound.   
					[Voice] or [Music Library] from the Home menu to   
					 Press and hold the REC/STOP button.   
					The player goes into standby for recording.   
					You can also record sound by pressing the REC/STOP button.   
					Press the REC/STOP button. Rotate the shuttle switch to select [OK],   
					and then press the button to confirm.   
					 
					 Press the REC/STOP button.   
					Recording starts.   
					To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to resume   
					recording.   
					 
					 Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording.   
					The recording is saved as a file named [VRnnnn]*1 in the [Record] -   
					 
					[Voice] folder.   
					*1 File names are automatically assigned from [VR0001] to [VR9999].   
					Hint   
					The programs and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player   
					 
					( 
					
					 
					
					p. 44).   
					 
					( 
					 
					Note   
					If you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been   
					imported to your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play   
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					 From the Home menu, select [Voice] [Delete Rec Data] the   
					 
					 
					recorded sound file you intend to delete [OK].   
					 
					The selected sound file is deleted.   
					Select [Cancel] to cancel deletion.   
					To delete all recorded sound files, select [Delete All].   
					 
					 
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					Playing Back Recorded Sound Files   
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					You can play back sound files recorded by the player.   
					To play back sound files, select [Voice] from the Home menu.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select [Voice] [Play Rec Data] the   
					 
					 
					recorded sound file you want.   
					The playback screen appears and the playback of the recorded sound file   
					begins.   
					
					To listen to all recorded sound files, select [Play All].   
					 
					 
					 
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					To change the voice record settings, select   
					then select [Rec Settings].   
					[Settings] from the Home menu,   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					[Voice Record Codec]   
					You can select a level of recording quality from [Low], [Mid] or [High]. The   
					higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording sound.   
					[Mid] is set by default.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Rec Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Voice Record Codec] [Low], [Mid] (default setting) or [High].   
					 
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					To change the common settings of the player, select   
					Home menu, then select [Common Settings].   
					[Settings] from the   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					[Set Date-Time]   
					The date and time are not set by default. Set the current date and time as   
					follows.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Set Date-Time].   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the year, and then press the    
					button to confirm.   
					The year, month, date, hour and minutes can be set. Repeat this step to   
					set each item.   
					 
					To display the current time   
					While the hold function is activated, press any button.   
					Note   
					If you leave the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be   
					 
					 
					 
					reset.   
					If the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be   
					set again.   
					The clock may develop an inaccuracy of up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the   
					current time again.   
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				Settings   
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					You can set [AVLS(Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to   
					limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction.   
					With [AVLS(Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume   
					level.   
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					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					[AVLS(Volume Limit)] the desired setting type.   
					 
					Idne   
					Type   
					Description   
					x 
					[AVLS ON]   
					[AVLS OFF]   
					Keeps the volume at a moderate level.   
					Plays back audio at the original volume. (Default setting)   
					Hint   
					When [AVLS(Volume Limit)] is set to [AVLS ON], and the volume level reaches the   
					maximum limit, [AVLS] appears when the VOL + button is pressed. In this status, the   
					volume cannot be turned up any more.   
					 
					[Beep]   
					You can turn on or off the operation sounds of the player.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Beep] the desired setting type.   
					 
					Type   
					Description   
					[Beep ON]   
					[Beep OFF]   
					Produces beep sounds. (Default setting)   
					Does not produce beep sounds.   
					Note   
					Error beeps and guidance remain on regardless of the [Beep] setting.   
					 
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				Settings   
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					If you do not operate the player for about 15 seconds during playback or FM   
					reception*1, the screen will change to the power save screen. You can change the   
					power save screen settings.   
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					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					[Power Save Mode] the desired setting type.   
					 
					Type   
					Description   
					Idne   
					[Save ON Normal]   
					[Save ON Super]   
					The power save screen appears in the display when no   
					x 
					operation is performed for about 15 seconds during playback   
					or FM reception*1. (Default setting)   
					The screen disappears when no operation is performed for   
					about 15 seconds during playback or FM reception*1. This   
					setting uses the least battery consumption.   
					[Save OFF]   
					The icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly   
					during playback or FM reception*1.   
					*1 NWZ-B152F/B153F only   
					[LED]   
					You can turn on or off the power illuminator around the button.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					 
					 
					[LED] the desired setting type.   
					 
					Type   
					Description   
					[LED ON]   
					[LED OFF]   
					Turns on the power illuminator. (Default setting)   
					Turns off the power illuminator.   
					[Contrast]   
					You can set the display contrast to one of 15 levels.   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Common Settings]   
					 
					[Contrast].   
					 Rotate the shuttle switch to adjust the contrast level, and then   
					press the button to confirm.   
					You can set to one of 15 levels. [0] is set by default.   
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				Settings   
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					Displaying the Player Information [Information]   
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					Information such as model name, memory capacity, and firmware version can   
					be displayed.   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Information].   
					 
					1. model name   
					2. memory capacity   
					3. version information for the player’s firmware   
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				Settings   
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					Selecting the Display Language [Language]   
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					You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and   
					messages on the player.   
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					button   
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					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Language] the   
					 
					 
					desired language setting.   
					Language   
					Messages and menus are displayed in   
					[English]   
					[Español]   
					[Français]   
					[Português]   
					[Русский]   
					English   
					Spanish   
					French   
					Portuguese   
					Russian   
					Simplified Chinese   
					Traditional Chinese   
					Korean   
					[ 
					[ 
					[ 
					] 
					] 
					] 
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				Settings   
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					Resetting to Factory Settings [Reset All Settings]   
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					You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not   
					delete the songs you have transferred to the player.   
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					button   
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					x 
					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Settings] [Initialize] [Reset All   
					 
					 
					Settings] [OK].   
					 
					[COMPLETE] appears and the player is reset to the default settings.   
					To cancel the operation, select [Cancel] on the confirmation screen.   
					 
					Note   
					If the date and time have already been set under [Set Date-Time], the date and time are   
					not reset.   
					 
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				Settings   
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					You can format the memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all   
					shortcut icons and files will be erased and all setting values returned to their   
					defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting and   
					export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device   
					beforehand.   
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					button   
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					x 
					BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch   
					Note   
					When the remaining battery is low, you cannot format the player. Charge the battery   
					before formatting.   
					 
					Do not format the memory using Windows Explorer.   
					 
					 
					
					 
					 From the Home menu, select   
					[Format] [OK].   
					[Settings] [Initialize]   
					 
					 
					 
					[FORMATTING...] appears and formatting starts.   
					When formatting is completed, [COMPLETE] appears.   
					To cancel the operation, select [Cancel] on the confirmation screen.   
					 
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				Useful Facts   
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					By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible   
					to save battery power and use the player for a longer time.   
					The following hints will yield a longer battery life.   
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					Turn off the player manually   
					If you press and hold the button, after [POWER OFF] appears, the display   
					disappears and the player is turned off.   
					The batteries are consumed a little in this status.   
					Idne   
					x 
					Longer battery life settings   
					You can save battery power by changing the default to “Longer battery life   
					setting” items. For details on the battery life according to battery life setting, see   
					
					 
					Setting   
					Default setting   
					Longer battery life   
					setting   
					Settings for screen   
					[Power Save Mode]   
					 
					[Save ON Normal] [Save ON Super]   
					( 
					p. 47)   
					
					[None]   
					[None]   
					 
					Settings for sound   
					effect   
					
					Activate   
					[LED ON]   
					Deactivate   
					[LED OFF]   
					 
					
					Settings for the power   
					illuminator   
					 
					Settings for recording [Voice Record Codec]   
					
					[Mid]   
					[Low]   
					( 
					 
					Adjust data format and bit rate   
					Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit   
					rate of songs that are played.   
					For details on charging time and usage time, see   
					p. 78.   
					 
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					What are Format and Bit Rate?   
					What is audio format?   
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					Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet   
					or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file.   
					Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.   
					Idne   
					MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression   
					technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International   
					Organization for Standardization).   
					x 
					MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files.   
					WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression   
					technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces   
					the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller file size.   
					What is copyright protection?   
					Certain music files or video files, etc., that you purchase from a music   
					download service site, etc., may apply access control technologies, such as   
					encryption, to limit usage and duplication of material, in accordance with   
					copyright laws.   
					What is bit rate?   
					Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio,   
					expressed in kbps (kilo bits per second), such as 64 kbps. Generally, higher bit   
					rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same   
					length of audio.   
					What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?   
					Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more   
					storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the   
					player.   
					Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.   
					Note   
					If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve   
					the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when further transferring the song   
					from the computer to the player.   
					 
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					You can store computer data into the memory of the player by transferring the   
					data from your computer in Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to   
					the computer, the memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].   
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					Note   
					Do not disconnect the player while [DATA ACCESS] appears on the player during data   
					transfer. The data could be damaged.   
					 
					 
					Idne   
					Do not format the memory of the player in Windows Explorer. If you format the player   
					x 
					
					 
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					You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware   
					allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware   
					information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites (   
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					p. 74).   
					 Download the update program to your computer from the Web site.   
					Idne   
					 Connect the player to your computer, and then start the update   
					x 
					program.   
					 Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware.   
					Firmware update is completed.   
					Hint   
					Version information for the player’s firmware can be displayed by selecting   
					[Settings]   
					 
					
					 
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				Troubleshooting   
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					Troubleshooting   
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					If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve   
					the issue.   
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					1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,   
					and try any corrective actions listed.   
					2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery.   
					You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.   
					Idne   
					x 
					3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.   
					If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and   
					settings on the player may be deleted. After resetting the player, press the    
					button to turn on the player.   
					RESET button   
					4 Check information on the issue in the Help of each software.   
					5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web   
					
					 
					6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your   
					nearest Sony dealer.   
					Continued   
					 
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					There is no sound.   
					The volume level is set to zero.   
					 
					 
					 
					 
					
					 
					 
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					The headphone jack is not connected properly.   
					
					 
					 
					The headphone plug is dirty.   
					Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.   
					 
					No audio files are stored in the memory.   
					If [NO DATA] appears, transfer music from the computer.   
					Idne   
					 
					x 
					Songs cannot be played.   
					The battery power is consumed.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					 
					If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET   
					
					 
					Noise is generated.   
					A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the   
					 
					 
					 
					player.   
					When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.   
					 
					Music data is damaged.   
					Delete the data then transfer again. When transferring data, close any other   
					applications to avoid file damage.   
					The headphone plug is dirty.   
					 
					Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.   
					 
					Buttons do not work.   
					The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow ().   
					 
					 
					 
					
					 
					 
					The player contains moisture condensation.   
					Wait a few hours to let the player dry.   
					 
					The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.   
					
					 
					 
					 
					If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET   
					
					 
					Playback does not stop.   
					With the player, there is no difference between stopping and pausing. When you   
					 
					press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops.   
					 
					It takes time to start up the player.   
					It may take time to start up the player if many files or folders are stored on the   
					player, or if audio data transferred to the player has a lot of ID3 tag information.   
					Wait until the start-up animation appears.   
					 
					Continued   
					 
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					The memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.   
					 
					etns   
					
					 
					 
					The player was disconnected from the computer while files were being transferred.   
					 
					Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the memory using the   
					 
					
					 
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					There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel   
					sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.   
					The headphone jack is not fully inserted.   
					 
					If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output properly.   
					 
					Inde   
					
					 
					x 
					Playback has stopped suddenly.   
					The remaining battery power is insufficient.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					The player cannot be formatted.   
					The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					The player does not work.   
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					 
					Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files to   
					increase free space on the player.   
					 
					Continued   
					 
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					The title of a song is not displayed correctly.   
					If unsupported characters are included in the title, the title will be displayed without   
					the unsupported characters.   
					 
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					Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer.   
					 
					Garbled characters are displayed.   
					The wrong language is selected.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					Idne   
					data to the player again.   
					x 
					Continued   
					 
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					The power does not turn on.   
					The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow ().   
					 
					
					 
					 
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					If you press the button immediately after turning off the player, the player does   
					not start due to the shutting down process. Wait for a few seconds, then turn on the   
					power.   
					 
					The remaining battery power is insufficient.   
					 
					 
					
					 
					Idne   
					 
					does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset   
					x 
					
					 
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					For details on the capacity for files and folders, see “Maximum recordable   
					 
					
					 
					At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to function normally.   
					If you want to check the free space, open [My Computer] or [Computer] –   
					[WALKMAN], right-click [Storage Media]*1 to display the menu, and then select   
					[Properties].   
					 
					*1 Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.   
					Battery life is short.   
					The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 ºF).   
					 
					Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics.   
					This is not malfunction.   
					 
					Battery charging time is not enough.   
					 
					 
					 
					Charge the battery until   
					appears.   
					 
					By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to   
					
					 
					The battery needs to be replaced.   
					Consult your nearest Sony dealer.   
					 
					The player cannot charge the battery.   
					The player is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.   
					 
					Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.   
					 
					The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to   
					35 °C (95 ºF).   
					 
					You cannot charge the battery when   
					icon appears. Charge the battery in an   
					 
					ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).   
					Your computer is not on.   
					 
					 
					Turn on the computer.   
					Your computer is in Sleep or Hibernate status.   
					 
					Disconnect the player from the computer, and then release the computer from   
					Sleep or Hibernate status. Reconnect the player to the computer.   
					 
					Charging completes very quickly.   
					If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is   
					needed to reach full charge.   
					 
					Continued   
					 
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					The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted.   
					Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not improve if only   
					short files are deleted.   
					 
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					The player cannot record.   
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					 
					Delete unnecessary files.   
					 
					 
					Export the recorded files to a computer.   
					Idne   
					Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or recording time.   
					x 
					The maximum number of files that can be recorded has been reached. The   
					maximum number of files that can be recorded is 999 files each for FM radio   
					programs (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) and recorded sound files.   
					 
					Delete unnecessary files until recorded FM radio programs (NWZ-B152F/B153F   
					only) and recorded sound files become 999 or less, respectively.   
					Export the recorded files to a computer.   
					 
					 
					The player is connected to a computer.   
					 
					Disconnect the player from the computer.   
					 
					The combined total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not equal   
					the maximum recording time.   
					When you record many short files, they may be recorded with automatically   
					inserted blank spaces between files due to system restrictions. This causes an   
					increase in total recorded time and results in the mismatch.   
					 
					Recorded files cannot be deleted.   
					The file or the folder that cannot be deleted is set to be read-only on a computer.   
					 
					Delete the data using Windows Explorer.   
					 
					The battery power is low or exhausted.   
					
					 
					 
					 
					The folder is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted.   
					Files other than the recorded files are included in the folder.   
					 
					Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all the files other than files   
					recorded by the player.   
					 
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					[CONNECTED USB] does not appear when the player is connected to the   
					computer.   
					The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB connector on your computer   
					properly.   
					 
					 
					 
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					Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.   
					 
					A USB hub is being used.   
					Connect the player directly to a USB connector, as connection via a USB hub   
					may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can be used.   
					 
					Idne   
					Another application is running on the computer.   
					 
					x 
					Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem   
					persists, disconnect the player, restart the computer, and then reconnect the   
					player.   
					The USB connector on your computer may have a problem. Connect the player’s   
					USB connector to another USB connector on your computer.   
					The remaining battery power is insufficient.   
					 
					 
					Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer for at least 5   
					minutes. When charging a depleted battery, the power illuminator blinks   
					clockwise and nothing appears in the display.   
					 
					Audio files cannot be transferred to the player from your computer.   
					Transferring may be stopped due to influences such as static electricity, etc.   
					 
					This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect   
					it.   
					 
					The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB connector on your computer   
					properly. Make sure that [DATA ACCESS] or [CONNECTED USB] appears on the   
					display.   
					 
					Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.   
					 
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					 
					 
					Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.   
					 
					Abnormal file(s) exists on the player.   
					Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and format the player (   
					p. 51).   
					 
					 
					An audio file is damaged.   
					 
					 
					Delete the audio file then transfer it again. When transferring the audio file, close   
					any other applications to avoid file damage.   
					 
					You tried to transfer contents with copyright protection.   
					You cannot transfer contents with copyright protection since the player does not   
					support them.   
					 
					Only a small number of songs can be transferred to the player.   
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					 
					Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.   
					 
					Non-audio data is stored in the memory.   
					Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free space.   
					 
					 
					The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.   
					A USB hub is being used.   
					 
					Connect the player directly to a USB connector, as connection via a USB hub   
					may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can be used.   
					 
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				Troubleshooting   
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					You cannot hear the FM broadcast well.   
					The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.   
					 
					
					 
					 
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					Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.   
					The radio signal is weak.   
					 
					Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside   
					buildings or vehicles.   
					 
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					The headphone cord is not extended enough.   
					 
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					The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far   
					as possible.   
					 
					The FM broadcast is affected by interference.   
					A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the   
					player.   
					 
					When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.   
					 
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				Troubleshooting   
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					There is no beep sound when the player is operated.   
					[Beep] is set to [Beep OFF].   
					 
					
					 
					 
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					The player gets warm.   
					The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging.   
					 
					The player also may become warm when a large amount of files are transferred.   
					This is normal and is not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow   
					it to cool down.   
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					The date and time have been reset.   
					If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be   
					reset.   
					 
					This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until   
					appears on the screen   
					 
					( 
					
					 
					 
					All settings of the player have been reset.   
					You moved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the memory of the player was   
					formatted using other than the [Format] menu of the player.   
					 
					If you do any of the above operations, the system will be restructured and all   
					settings of the player will be reset when you disconnect the player from the   
					computer or other devices.   
					 
					If the player does not function normally after you format the player using other   
					than the [Format] menu of the player, format the memory using the [Format]   
					
					 
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					Messages   
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					Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.   
					[AVLS] (blinks)   
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					The volume level exceeds the rated value while [AVLS(Volume Limit)] is   
					 
					enabled.   
					
					 
					 
					[BOOT ERROR]   
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					The memory was not formatted properly.   
					 
					 
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					The memory was formatted on a computer.   
					Press button, then [Format OK?] appears. Select [OK] to press button to   
					confirm.   
					 
					All data (songs, etc., including sample data installed at the factory, bundled   
					software installer, and the Operation Guide) will be erased.   
					[CANNOT EXECUTE]   
					You are trying to preset/delete broadcast stations while the player is not in the FM   
					 
					function.   
					Change the function to [FM], and then preset/delete broadcast stations.   
					 
					You are trying to change the equalizer setting while the Bass function is activated.   
					 
					Disable the Bass function, and then change the equalizer setting.   
					 
					[CAN NOT CHARGE]   
					The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to   
					 
					35 °C (95 ºF).   
					You cannot charge the battery when   
					icon appears. Charge the battery in an   
					ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).   
					 
					[CHARGING]   
					The battery is being charged.   
					 
					This is not an error. Wait until the battery is charged fully. However, you can use   
					the player with the battery not charged fully.   
					 
					[CONNECTED USB]   
					The player is connected to a computer.   
					 
					This is not an error. You cannot operate the controls on the player while   
					connected to a computer.   
					 
					[DRM ERROR]   
					The player cannot play the audio files that use the digital rights management   
					 
					technology for Windows Media (“WM-DRM”).   
					Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the   
					memory.   
					 
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					The file cannot be read.   
					 
					 
					 
					 
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					The file is not normal.   
					The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats.   
					Transferring has been interrupted.   
					Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player.   
					If the song which cannot be played is unnecessary, you can delete it from the   
					memory.   
					 
					 
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					[HOLD]   
					The player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the hold position.   
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					[LOW BATTERY]   
					The battery is low.   
					 
					
					 
					 
					[MEMORY FULL]   
					There is not enough free space in the memory.   
					 
					 
					You are trying to record an FM radio program (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) with the   
					player already having 999 files of recorded FM radio programs.   
					You are trying to record sound with the player already having 999 files of recorded   
					sound files.   
					 
					Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files to   
					increase free space on the player.   
					Delete unnecessary recorded FM radio programs.   
					Delete unnecessary recorded sound files.   
					 
					 
					 
					[NO DATA]   
					There are no audio files in the memory.   
					 
					Transfer audio files.   
					 
					[NO ITEM]   
					There are no audio files in the selected item.   
					 
					Transfer audio files.   
					 
					 
					 
					Record sound.   
					Record FM radio (NWZ-B152F/B153F only).   
					There is no preset FM station (NWZ-B152F/B153F only).   
					 
					Preset FM broadcast stations.   
					 
					[READ ONLY]   
					You are trying to delete read-only songs.   
					 
					Delete the data using Windows Explorer.   
					 
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				Additional Information   
					Additional Information   
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					Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment   
					sold in countries applying EU directives   
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					The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan   
					Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC   
					and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327   
					Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the   
					addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.   
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					Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union   
					and other European countries with separate collection systems)   
					This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall   
					not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the   
					applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic   
					equipment. By ensuring 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 disposal service or the shop   
					where you purchased the product.   
					Applicable accessories: Headphones   
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					Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European   
					countries with separate collection systems)   
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					This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery   
					provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.   
					On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical   
					symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the   
					battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.   
					By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent   
					potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health   
					which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the   
					battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.   
					In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons   
					require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery   
					should be replaced by qualified service staff only.   
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					To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at   
					end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and   
					electronic equipment.   
					For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery   
					from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection   
					point for the recycling of waste batteries.   
					For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please   
					contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the   
					shop where you purchased the product.   
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				Additional Information   
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					Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic   
					objects.   
					 
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					Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since   
					battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if   
					the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes   
					as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult   
					a doctor.   
					 
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					Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If   
					you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the   
					liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.   
					Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may   
					cause fire or electric shock.   
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					If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the player, and   
					consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.   
					Do not put the player into 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.   
					 
					 
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				Additional Information   
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					Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to   
					the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage.   
					 
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					Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light,   
					temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored,   
					distorted or damaged.   
					Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked   
					in the sun or under direct sunlight.   
					 
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					Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.   
					Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.   
					If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the   
					player off and move it away from the radio or television.   
					When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to   
					 
					 
					 
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					avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.   
					 Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.   
					 Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord   
					wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.   
					Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember   
					 
					to follow the precautions below.   
					 Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water.   
					 Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow.   
					 Do not get the player wet.   
					If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing,   
					the player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.   
					When you unplug the headphones from the player, make sure to hold the   
					headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause   
					damage to the headphone cord.   
					 
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					In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is   
					a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of   
					the player.   
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					The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials.   
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					On heat build-up   
					Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended   
					period of time.   
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					On the headphones   
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					Road safety   
					Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be   
					impaired.   
					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 turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.   
					Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.   
					Caring for others   
					Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds   
					and to be considerate to the people around you.   
					Warning   
					If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones   
					immediately.   
					If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using   
					them at once and contact a doctor.   
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					When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects   
					you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to   
					avoid bumping people.   
					 
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					Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements   
					during take off or landing in an aircraft.   
					 
					 
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					Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the   
					player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high   
					temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on.   
					Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to   
					surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid.   
					If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation   
					disappears. If you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction   
					may result.   
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					On the LCD   
					Do not push the LCD screen strongly. Color spots may appear or the LCD   
					 
					 
					 
					panel may be damaged.   
					If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not   
					indicate a failure.   
					If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected.   
					On cleaning   
					Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a 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.   
					Clean the headphone plug periodically.   
					If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult   
					your nearest Sony dealer.   
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					Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual   
					accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the   
					permission of the copyright holder.   
					 
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					In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits,   
					including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software   
					supplied with this player.   
					 
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					The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other   
					than that to which it is so designated.   
					 
					 
					 
					 
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					Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software   
					specifications may be changed without notice.   
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					Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered   
					by the warranty.   
					The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the   
					installed OS on your computer. 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 the   
					supplied software.   
					 User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.   
					The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic   
					 
					operations of Windows.   
					For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to   
					the respective manuals.   
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					The player is pre-installed with sample data.   
					If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any   
					replacement data.   
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					In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed.   
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					The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song 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.   
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					Depending on the type 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.   
					 Content information is written in language or character that are not supported by   
					the player.   
					About the customer support Web site   
					If you have any questions or issues with a Sony product, or would like   
					information on compatible items with a Sony product, visit the following Web   
					sites.   
					
					
					For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA   
					
					
					For customers who purchased the overseas models:   
					
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					“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony   
					Corporation.   
					 
					ZAPPIN and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.   
					Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or   
					registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or   
					other countries.   
					 
					 
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					Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered   
					trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other   
					countries.   
					 
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					MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from   
					Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.   
					 
					 
					IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business   
					Machines Corporation.   
					Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.   
					 
					 
					All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered   
					trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not   
					specified.   
					Program ©2010 Sony Corporation   
					Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation   
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					Audio Formats   
					(Codec)   
					MP3   
					Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format   
					File extension: .mp3   
					Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))   
					Sampling frequency*1: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz   
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					WMA   
					Media File format: ASF file format   
					File extension: .wma   
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					Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))   
					Sampling frequency*1: 44.1 kHz   
					*1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.   
					Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)   
					The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4   
					minutes songs in the MP3 format.   
					Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.   
					NWZ-B15ꢀ/B15ꢀF   
					NWZ-B15ꢁ/B15ꢁF   
					Bit rate   
					Number   
					1,250   
					950   
					470   
					240   
					Time   
					Number   
					2,550   
					1,950   
					980   
					490   
					390   
					Time   
					48 kbps   
					64 kbps   
					128 kbps   
					256 kbps   
					320 kbps   
					83 hr. 20 min.   
					63 hr. 20 min.   
					31 hr. 20 min.   
					16 hr. 00 min.   
					12 hr. 40 min.   
					170 hr. 00 min.   
					130 hr. 00 min.   
					65 hr. 20 min.   
					32 hr. 40 min.   
					26 hr. 00 min.   
					190   
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					Maximum recordable time (Approx.)   
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					The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) or   
					Voice audio files are stored. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under   
					which the player is used.   
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					NWZ-B15ꢀ/B15ꢀF   
					Time   
					NWZ-B15ꢁ/B15ꢁF   
					Time   
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					Voice Recording High   
					Voice Recording Mid   
					Voice Recording Low   
					FM Recording   
					23 hr. 20 min.   
					46 hr. 40 min.   
					93 hr. 20 min.   
					11 hr. 40 min.   
					47 hr. 50 min.   
					95 hr. 40 min.   
					191 hr. 20 min.   
					23 hr. 50 min.   
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					*1 The player uses MS-ADPCM codec for recording the sound and the FM programs.   
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					Maximum recordable number of files or folders (Approx.)   
					Files: 2,640   
					Folders: 500   
					 
					 
					Capacity (User available capacity)*1   
					NWZ-B152/B152F: 2 GB (Approx. more than 1.73 GB = 1,853,587,456 bytes)   
					NWZ-B153/B153F: 4 GB (Approx. more than 3.54 GB = 3,798,007,808 bytes)   
					*1   
					Available storage capacity of the player may vary.   
					A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.   
					Output (headphones)   
					Frequency response   
					20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)   
					FM radio (NWZ-B152F/B153F only)   
					Preset   
					30 presets   
					 
					FM Frequency range   
					87.5 to 108.0 MHz   
					The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.   
					 
					IF (FM)   
					Unsupported   
					Antenna   
					Headphone cord antenna   
					Interface   
					Headphone: Stereo mini-jack   
					Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)   
					Operating temperature   
					5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)   
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					Power source   
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					Built-in 170 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery   
					USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player)   
					 
					 
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					Charging time   
					USB-based charging   
					Approx. 70 minutes   
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					Battery life (continuous playback)   
					Status of the player   
					Playback at MP3 128 kbps   
					Playback at WMA 128 kbps   
					At receiving FM broadcasting   
					(NWZ-B152F/B153F only)   
					NWZ-B15ꢀ/B15ꢁ/B15ꢀF/B15ꢁF   
					Approximately 18 hours   
					Approximately 17 hours   
					Approximately 6 hours   
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					FM recording   
					(NWZ-B152F/B153F only)   
					Voice recording   
					Approximately 3 hours   
					Approximately 6 hours   
					Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The above estimated battery usage   
					hours are based on typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement   
					(Longer battery life setting)” as shown in the table below. Note that even if the player is   
					turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed.   
					Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient   
					temperature.   
					Setting   
					Default setting   
					Basic setting of battery   
					life measurement   
					(Longer battery life   
					setting)   
					
					Settings for screen   
					[Save ON   
					Normal]   
					[Save ON Super]   
					 
					
					[None]   
					[None]   
					Settings for sound   
					effect   
					 
					
					Activate   
					[LED ON]   
					Deactivate   
					[LED OFF]   
					 
					
					Settings for the power   
					illuminator   
					 
					Settings for recording [Voice Record Codec]   
					
					[Mid]   
					[Low]   
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					*1 When [Power Save Mode] is set to [Save ON Normal], the battery life becomes approximately 30%   
					shorter than [Save ON Super].   
					When [Power Save Mode] is set to [Save OFF], the battery life becomes approximately 70% shorter   
					than [Save ON Super].   
					*2 When [Equalizer] is set to [Heavy], [Pop], [Jazz], [Unique] or [Custom], the battery life becomes   
					approximately 50% shorter than [None].   
					*3 When [BASS] is activated and [LED] is set to [LED ON], the battery life shortens by approximately   
					50%.   
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					3-line LCD   
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					Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)   
					90.7 × 22 × 14.7 mm (3 5/8 × 7/8 × 19/32 inches)   
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					Dimension (w/h/d)   
					90.9 × 23.3 × 15.2 mm (3 5/8 × 15/16 × 5/8 inches)   
					Mass   
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					Approx. 28 g (Approx. 1.0 oz)   
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					Headphones (1)   
					Quick Start Guide (1)   
					 
					 
					The following folders are stored in the [Storage Media] folder of the memory of the player.   
					The following items (PDF files and shortcuts) are included in these folders.   
					[Operation Guide]*1 folder   
					 
					Contains PDF files of the Operation Guide.   
					[Support] folder   
					 
					Contains shortcut icons to “Customer Support” and “Customer Registration” in the   
					country/region folders.   
					[PC_Application_Software] folder   
					 
					Contains a shortcut icon to the Windows Media Player 11 download site. If you use   
					Windows Media Player 10 or less on your computer, download Windows Media Player   
					11 from this web site.   
					*1 PDF files named [xxx_NWZB150.pdf] in this folder are the Operation Guide. The language name is   
					displayed in the place of “xxx.” Choose the manual of your language.   
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					IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating   
					systems*1:   
					Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)   
					Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)   
					Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)   
					Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)   
					Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)   
					Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)   
					Windows 7 Home Basic   
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					Windows 7 Professional   
					Windows 7 Ultimate   
					Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista & Windows 7.   
					Not supported by OSs other than above.   
					*1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.   
					CPU: 300 MHz or more (For Windows Vista, 800 MHz or more. For Windows 7, 1 GHz   
					or more)   
					 
					 
					RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more. For Windows 7, 1 GB (32   
					bit) / 2GB (64 bit) or more)   
					USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)   
					Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 11 or 12 need to be installed.   
					Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)   
					or to visit the web site.   
					 
					 
					 
					We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System   
					Requirements.   
					Not supported by the following environments:   
					Personally constructed computers or operating systems   
					An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating   
					system   
					Multi-boot environment   
					Multi-monitor environment   
					Macintosh   
					Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.   
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					Delete   
					
					Songs ..................................................32   
					
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