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*1 button

Ecoute de la musique

NWD-B103 / B105 / B103F / B105F
BACK/HOME*2 button Display

English

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
*1There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. *2Functions which are marked near the buttons are activated if you press them. Likewise functions marked near the buttons, are activated if you press and hold them.

Mise en service

Nous vous remercions davoir achet le lecteur NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F*. En transfrant des pistes depuis votre ordinateur vers le lecteur par un simple glisser-dposer, vous pourrez couter votre musique nimporte o. Le lecteur vous permet galement dcouter la radio FM (NWD-B103F/B105F uniquement) et deffectuer des enregistrements vocaux. La mmoire flash intgre contient le logiciel Auto Transfer *2. Ce logiciel peut tre utilis tel quil est stock dans la mmoire flash et ne requiert aucune installation sur lordinateur. Il permet de transfrer automatiquement des fichiers audio, en raccordant simplement le lecteur lordinateur.
Raccordez le lecteur directement un port USB de votre ordinateur.
Lorsque lcran de tche Windows apparat, slectionnez [Ouvrir le dossier et afficher les fichiers], puis cliquez sur [OK] et passez ltape 3.
WALKMAN und das WALKMAN-Logo sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista und Windows Media sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen der Microsoft Corporation in den USA und/oder anderen Lndern. Adobe und Adobe Reader sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen von Adobe Systems Incorporated in den USA und/oder anderen Lndern. Die MPEG Layer-3-Audiocodierungstechnologie und Patente sind von Fraunhofer IIS und Thomson lizenziert. IBM und PC/AT sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh ist ein Warenzeichen von Apple Inc. Pentium ist ein Warenzeichen oder eingetragenes Warenzeichen der Intel Corporation. Alle anderen Warenzeichen und eingetragenen Warenzeichen sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Eigentmer. In diesem Handbuch werden die Zeichen TM und nicht angefhrt. Dieses Produkt ist durch bestimmte gewerbliche Schutz- und Urheberrechte der Microsoft Corporation geschtzt. Die Verwendung oder der Vertrieb derartiger Technologie auerhalb dieses Produkts ohne eine Lizenz von Microsoft oder einer autorisierten Microsoft-Niederlassung ist untersagt. Programm 2007 Sony Corporation Dokumentation 2007 Sony Corporation

Pour supprimer les pistes transfres vers le lecteur
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 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.

USB connector

*3Le Mode demploi (fichier PDF) est stock dans la mmoire flash intgre du lecteur. Il est disponible dans les langues suivantes : allemand, anglais, chinois simplifi, chinois traditionnel, coren, espagnol, franais, italien, nerlandais, portugais et russe, Ukrainien. Selon le pays/la rgion dachat du lecteur, il se peut que certaines langues ne soient pas disponibles.
Raccordez le lecteur votre ordinateur, puis supprimez les fichiers audio laide de lExplorateur Windows.
Conseil Vous pouvez programmer le transfert automatique des fichiers audio contenus dans un dossier spcifique chaque connexion du lecteur votre ordinateur laide du logiciel Auto Transfer. Pour utiliser le logiciel Auto Transfer , slectionnez [Lancer Auto Transfer] dans le menu de lancement ltape 1, puis cliquez sur [OK]. Pour plus dinformations, reportez-vous la section Utilisation du logiciel Auto Transfer dans le Mode demploi (fichier PDF).
*1Je nach Land/Region, in dem/der Sie den Player gekauft haben, sind einige Modelle mglicherweise nicht erhltlich. *2Die Software Auto Transfer ist im integrierten Flash-Speicher des Players gespeichert. Weitere Informationen zur Software finden Sie im Bedienungshandbuch (PDF-Datei) unter Verwenden der Software Auto Transfer.

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Informationen zu diesem Handbuch

On Copyrights

When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is complete. When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully until appears on the screen. Charging takes about 120 minutes when the battery power is completely used up.
Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer. It may be damaged.
Pour en savoir plus sur les fonctions avances du lecteur

WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered 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. Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 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. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and R marks are not specified. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Program 2007 Sony Corporation Documentation 2007 Sony Corporation
Reportez-vous au Mode demploi (fichier PDF). Pour afficher le Mode demploi : 1. Raccordez le lecteur directement un port USB de votre ordinateur. 2. Double-cliquez sur [Poste de travail] - [WALKMAN] ou [Disque amovible] - [Operation Guide] - [xxx_NWDB100.pdf*].
* La langue saffiche la place de xxx. Choisissez le manuel rdig dans votre langue.

Remarques

Seuls les fichiers au format MP3/WMA peuvent tre lus par le lecteur. Ne dbranchez pas le lecteur pendant le transfert de fichiers. Sinon, le fichier en cours de transfert risque dtre endommag. Pour dconnecter le lecteur de votre ordinateur, suivez la procdure ci-dessous : Double-cliquez sur (Retirer le priphrique) dans la barre des tches situe dans le coin infrieur droit de lcran. Dans la fentre qui saffiche, cliquez sur [Priphrique de stockage de masse USB] ou [Disque USB], puis cliquez sur [Arrter]. Cliquez sur [OK]. Lorsque le message Le matriel peut tre retir en toute scurit apparat lcran, dconnectez le lecteur de lordinateur. Licne et les messages qui saffichent peuvent tre diffrents selon le systme dexploitation install sur votre ordinateur.
Die Verwendung des Players wird in dieser Kurzanleitung oder im Bedienungshandbuch (PDFDatei) beschrieben. Kurzanleitung (dieses Handbuch): In diesem Handbuch werden die grundlegenden Funktionen des Players erklrt, wie zum Beispiel das Laden des Akkus sowie das bertragen und Wiedergeben von Titeln. Bedienungshandbuch*3: In diesem Handbuch werden die erweiterten Funktionen des Players sowie Informationen zur Fehlerbehebung beschrieben.

Vrifiez les accessoires contenus dans le carton demballage. Ecouteurs (1) Guide de dmarrage (ce manuel) (1) Mode demploi1 (1) * Logiciel Auto Transfer *2
Weitere Informationen zu erweiterten Funktionen des Players

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F*1. By transferring songs from your computer to the player by drag and drop, you can enjoy them wherever you go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) and record voice using the player. The built-in flash memory of the player stores the Auto Transfer*2 software. Since the software can be used as is, stored on the flash memory, no installation on the computer is necessary. You can transfer audio files automatically just by connecting to the computer.
Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.
If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Open folder to view files] and click [OK], and then go to step 3.
Informationen finden Sie im Bedienungshandbuch (PDF-Datei). So zeigen Sie das Bedienungshandbuch an: 1.Schlieen Sie den Player direkt an einen USB-Anschluss des Computers an. 2.Doppelklicken Sie auf [Arbeitsplatz] - [WALKMAN] oder [Wechseldatentrger] - [Operation Guide] - [xxx_NWDB100.pdf*].
* Sprache wird fr xxx angezeigt. Whlen Sie das Bedienungshandbuch in Ihrer Sprache.

Wiedergabe von Musik

Es necesario disponer en el ordenador del software Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 o posterior, o de Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader se puede descargar desde Internet de forma gratuita.
Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk]. Open the folder ([My Music], etc.) from where you want to transfer the audio files, and then drag and drop them onto the player.
The audio files are transferred to the player. You can also transfer files to the player by dragging and dropping a folder.
Press the / (Power ON/OFF) button until the screen appears. Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm. Songs or folders with stored songs appear. Press the / button to select a desired song, and then press the button to confirm. Playback starts.
*1Le Mode demploi (fichier PDF) est stock dans la mmoire flash intgre du lecteur. Il est disponible dans les langues suivantes : allemand, anglais, chinois simplifi, chinois traditionnel, coren, espagnol, franais, italien, nerlandais, portugais et russe, Ukrainien. Selon le pays/la rgion dachat du lecteur, il se peut que certaines langues ne soient pas disponibles. 2 * Le logiciel Auto Transfer est stock dans la mmoire flash intgre du lecteur. Pour obtenir plus dinformations sur ce logiciel, reportez-vous la section Utilisation du logiciel Auto Transfer dans le Mode demploi (fichier PDF).

*1La Gua de funcionamiento (archivo PDF) est almacenada en la memoria flash incorporada del reproductor. Se incluyen los idiomas siguientes: neerlands, ingls, francs, alemn, italiano, coreano, portugus, ruso, chino simplificado, espaol y chino tradicional, ucraniano. Algunos idiomas pueden no estar disponibles en funcin del pas/regin en el que haya adquirido el reproductor. *2El software Auto Transfer est almacenado en la memoria flash incorporada del reproductor. Para obtener ms informacin acerca de este software, consulte la seccin Uso del software Auto Transfer de la Gua de funcionamiento (archivo PDF).
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So lschen Sie auf den Player bertragene Titel
El nmero de serie del reproductor es necesario para el registro del cliente. El nmero de serie se encuentra en la parte posterior de la base del conector USB del reproductor.

Hinweis zur Seriennummer

Die Seriennummer des Players wird zur Kundenregistrierung bentigt. Die Seriennummer befindet sich unten auf der Rckseite des USB-Steckers des Players.
Schlieen Sie den Player an den Computer an, und lschen Sie nicht bentigte Audiodateien mithilfe von Windows Explorer.
Tipp Mithilfe der Software Auto Transfer knnen Sie bei jedem Anschlieen Ihres Players an den Computer Audiodateien aus einem gewnschten Ordner automatisch auf den Player bertragen. Wenn das Startmen in Schritt 1 angezeigt wird, whlen Sie zum Verwenden der Software Auto Transfer die Option [Auto Transfer starten]. Klicken Sie anschlieend auf [OK]. Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Bedienungshandbuch (PDF-Datei) unter Verwenden der Software Auto Transfer.
Para obtener la informacin ms reciente

Nmero de serie

To learn about advanced features of the player
Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file). To view the Operation Guide; 1. Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer. 2. Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] - [Operation Guide] [xxx_NWDB100.pdf*].
* Language name is displayed in the place of xxx. Choose the manual of your language.
Remarque sur le formatage du lecteur
Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player. Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred will be damaged. When disconnecting the player from your computer, follow the procedure below. Double-click (Remove Hardware) in the task tray in the lower right portion of the screen. In the windows that appears, click [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop]. Click [OK]. When Safe To Remove Hardware appears on the screen, disconnect the player from the computer. The icon and the messages displayed may be different depending on the installed OS.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in your computer. Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the Internet for free.

Supplied Accessories

Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1) Operation Guide*1 (1) Auto Transfer software*2

Settings... 39

Changing the Settings....39

Playing Music... 17

Playing Music....17 Searching for songs by folder and file name..18 Searching for songs by artist, album, or song name..19. Changing the Play Mode....23 Setting the Sound Quality....25.
Using Auto Transfer software.. 43
Transferring Music Automatically...43

Troubleshooting... 46

Troubleshooting.....46 Messages.....57
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only)... 27
Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode..27 Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode..29 Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations...29 Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode..32
Additional Information.. 60
Precautions....60 Specifications....65 Index.....69

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F*1. By transferring songs from your computer to the player by drag and drop, you can enjoy them wherever you go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) and record voice using the player. The built-in flash memory of the player stores the Auto Transfer software. Since the software can be used as is, stored on the flash memory, no installation on the computer is necessary. You can transfer audio files automatically just by connecting to the computer ( page 43).

About the serial number

The serial number provided for the player is required for the customer registration. The number is shown on the rear of the USB connector base of the player.

Serial number

Supplied Accessories
Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) Operation Guide (this manual)*2 (1) Quick Start Guide*3 (1) Auto Transfer software*4
Note on formatting the player
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 42). Operation Guide (PDF file) and the Auto Transfer software are stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including Operation Guide (PDF file) and the Auto Transfer software will be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting and export necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device. If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download Operation Guide (PDF file) or the Auto Transfer software from the support web site ( page 47) and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.
*1 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. *2 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the Operation Guide is supplied only by PDF file in the players memory (not a printed manual). *3 The Quick Start Guide is not supplied when your Operation Guide is supplied by a printed manual. *4 The Auto Transfer software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. For details about this software, see Using Auto Transfer software ( page 43).

When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is complete. When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully until appears on the screen. For details on charging time or battery life, see page 67.
Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer. It may be damaged.
Basic Operations (continued)
Turning the Player On and Off

To turn on the player

Press the / (Power ON/OFF) button so that the screen appears. The player activates resuming the previous setting items.
Transferring Music Manually
Connect the player to your computer and transfer an audio file to the player.
Note Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player ( page 65).

Basic Operations

To turn off the player
When the player is turned on, press and hold the / (Power ON/OFF) button until POWER OFF. appears.
Hint To save the battery consumption, the player activates the functions as follows:
Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.
If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Open folder to view files] and click [OK], and then go to step 3.
Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk]. Open the folder ([My Music], etc.) from where you want to transfer the audio files, and then drag and drop them onto the players drive.
The audio files are transferred to the player. You can also transfer files to the player by dragging and dropping a folder.
After turning on the power if there is no operation and playback performed for about 1 minute, the power of the player turns off. If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode, the display turns off automatically and the player enters stand-by status. When there is no operation for the next 30 minutes, the power of the player turns off.
To delete songs transferred to the player

Displays the song number currently selected or being played back and the total number of songs. Displays the current play mode icon ( page 24). If the play mode is set to Normal, no icon appears. Displays the remaining battery power. Displays the current equalizer mode ( page 26).

Play mode indication

Playback range indication Playing status indication
Remaining battery indication Equalizer mode indication
Displays the current play mode (: playback, : pause, (): fast-rewind (or fast-forward), (): skip to the beginning of the current (or next) song). Displays the elapsed time.

Elapsed time indication

Playing Music (continued) On other operations for playback
To Pause the song Restart playback Skip to the beginning of the current (or next) song Fast-rewind (or fast-forward) the current song Hint The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play ( page 24). You can also change the sound quality with the equalizer settings ( page 26). Button operation Press the button. Press the button while the song is paused. Press the () button. Press and hold the () button during playback and release it at the desired point.

Changing the Play Mode

The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Playing Music
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm. (Settings), and then press the
Press the / button to select Music Settings, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Play Mode, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the desired play mode, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music (continued) List of play modes
Setting item/Icon Normal/No icon Repeat all/ Repeat 1 song/ Repeat shuffle all/ Description After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/ album/artist are played once. (Default setting) After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/ album/artist are played repeatedly.
Setting the Sound Quality
You can set your desired sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Playing Music
The current song is played repeatedly. After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/ album/artist are played in random order.
Press the / button to select Music Settings, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Equalizer, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the desired equalizer setting, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music (continued) List of equalizer settings
Setting item/Icon EQ OFF/No icon EQ Heavy/ EQ Rock/ EQ Classical/ EQ Pop/ EQ Jazz/ EQ Custom/ Description Turns off the equalizer (Default setting). Emphasizes high and low ranges for a more powerful sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sounds can be heard easily. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound. User-customizable sound settings. When you press the / button to select Edit, and then press the button, you can edit the sound setting. To edit the sound setting, press the / button to select the band (5 bands: 100 Hz to 10 kHz) and press the button to confirm. Then press the / button to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the button to confirm. Repeat this step to set the sound level of every band. If you return to the previous menu using the BACK/HOME button after setting the sound level, the setting you have changed will be canceled. Be sure to press the button to confirm.

Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs
To delete recorded FM radio programs
Press the / button to select Play Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select a recorded FM radio program you want, and then press the button to confirm.
Hint To listen to all recorded FM radio programs, select Play All in step 4.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Press the / button to select button to confirm.

(FM), and then press the

Press the / button to select Delete Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the recorded FM radio program you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select OK, and then press the button to confirm.
The selected FM radio program is deleted.
Hints To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select Delete All in step 4. To stop deleting, select Cancel in step 5.
Listening/Recording Voice Recording Sound
You can record sound from the microphone of the player and play recorded sound files using the Voice menu. The recorded sound files will be in MP3 format.
Recording sound cannot work in the FM (NWD-B103F/B105F only) or Settings function. Change the function to Voice or Music Library to record sound.
Listening/Recording Voice
In the Voice or Music Library function, press and hold the REC/STOP button.
The player goes to standby to record. Recording starts. The recording is saved as a file named VRnnnn*.mp3 in the [Record] [Voice] folder.
* File names are automatically assigned from VR0001.mp3 to VR9999.mp3.
Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files
Hints You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting OK, and pressing the button to confirm. To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to continue recording. You can change the bit rate of the audio file. For details, see Rec Settings( page 40).
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm. (Voice), and then press the
Press the / button to select Play Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select a recorded sound file you want, and then press the button to confirm.

Rec Settings

Setting Codec (voice record settings) Description Selects a level of recording quality from Low(96kbps), Mid(128kbps), or High(192kbps). The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording sound. Mid(128kbps) is set by default.

AVLS(Volume Limit)

Power Save Mode
Settings (continued) Information
Information such as the model name, built-in flash memory capacity, and firmware version can be displayed. 1: model name 2: built-in flash memory capacity 3: version information for the players firmware
Using Auto Transfer software Transferring Music Automatically
You can transfer audio files automatically from a desired folder every time you connect the player to your computer using the Auto Transfer software. When you use the Auto Transfer software for the first time, transfer audio files as follows.

Language

Selects the display language from English, Espaol, Franais, Portugus, , , or . ,
If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Launch Auto Transfer] and click [OK]. Auto Transfer stored in the built-in flash memory of the player starts up, and then go to the step 3. Using Auto Transfer software

Reset All Settings

You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player. When you want to reset the all settings, select OK to confirm.
Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] ( AutoTransfer.exe). Set the desired items on the Settings screen.
Automatic search folder You can specify a folder as the automatic search folder when you connect the player to your computer. [My Music] and [Desktop] are specified (checked) by default. If you want to search audio files from folders other than [My Music] and [Desktop], select a folder to search from. Specified folder(s) Folders to be searched except for [My Music] and [Desktop] appear. When you click [Add], the folder select screen appears and you can add a folder that is in Specified folder(s). If you want to delete a folder from Specified folder(s), select it, and then click [Remove].

Format

Using Auto Transfer software
To stop transferring audio files, click [Stop transfer] on the screen for transfer. When you click [Settings] on the screen for transfer, the Settings screen appears. When you click [Display destination folder], the root folder of the player (removable disk) appears on Windows Explorer.
To quit Auto Transfer software
Even if you close the screen of Auto Transfer software, the Auto Transfer software will not be quit. To quit the Auto Transfer software, right-click the icon from the notification area, at the lower right of Desktop, then select [Exit Application] from menu.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.
For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored files and settings on the player may be deleted. When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player activates resuming the previous setting items.
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Operation

Troubleshooting
Symptom There is no sound. Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 8). The headphone jack is not connected properly. Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 8). The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No audio files are stored in the built-in flash memory. If NO DATA appears, transfer audio file(s) from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 12). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player.

Cause/Remedy The operating temperature is below 5 C. 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 save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 41). The battery is required to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The player is not connected to a USB port 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 to 35 C. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C. Your computer is not on. Turn on the computer. Your computer enters Sleep or hibernate status. Release the computer from Sleep or hibernate status.
Symptom The power does not turn on. Cause/Remedy The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow (). Rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow () ( page 9). If you press the / button immediately after turning off the player, the player does not start due to the shut down processing. Wait for a few seconds, then turn on the power. The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 12). Even after charging the battery, nothing is changed, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 46). Delete unnecessary files. Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and folders become 999 or less. At least 20 MB of some free space is necessary to function normally. You can check the free space by clicking [My Computer], right-clicking [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], and then opening the [Properties] window by left-clicking. The player cannot charge the battery.
Charging completes very quickly. If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge.
Troubleshooting (continued) Recording
Symptom MEMORY IS FULL REMOVE CONTENT is displayed even though the maximum recording time is not reached. Cause/Remedy The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit. Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and folders becomes 999 or less. Export the recorded files to a computer. Due to system restrictions, the record remaining time may not recover even though some short files are deleted. The player memory is low. Delete unnecessary files. Export the recorded files to a computer. Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or recording time. The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit. Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and folders becomes 999 or less. Export the recorded files to a computer. The player is connected to a computer. Disconnect the player from the computer. 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.

Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. Cause/Remedy
Audio files cannot be transferred The players USB connector is not connected to a USB port on to the player from your computer. your computer properly. Make sure that DATA ACCESS or USB CONNECT appears on the display. Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash 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 ( page 42). 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.
The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 27). The radio signal is weak. Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or vehicles. The headphone cord is not extended enough. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible. 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.
The FM broadcast is affected by interference.
Troubleshooting (continued) Other
Symptom Cause/Remedy There is no beep sound when the Beep is set to Beep OFF. player is operated. Set Beep to Beep ON ( page 41). The beep sound level varies. The player gets warm. The beep sound level varies according to the current volume of the player. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get 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. 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 ( page 12) and set the date and time again ( page 41). You moved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the built-in flash 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 built-in flash memory using the Format menu of the player ( page 42).
To initialize (format) the player
Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the Settings menu on this player following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting as all data stored will be erased.)

1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu

appears.

2 Select
(Settings) Format OK, in this order.
The date and time have been reset.
Press the / button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. After selecting OK and confirming, FORMATTING appears and formatting starts. When formatting is complete, COMPLETE appears.
All settings of the player have been reset.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Message AVLS (blinks) Meaning The volume level exceeds the rated value while AVLS(Volume Limit) is enabled. The battery is being charged. Remedy Turn the volume down or disable AVLS(Volume Limit) ( page 41).

CHARGING

This is not an error. Wait until the battery is charged fully. However, you can use the player with the battery not charged fully.
Troubleshooting (continued)

Message DATA ACCESS

Meaning Accessing the built-in flash memory. The file cannot be read. The file is not normal. The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. Transferring has been interrupted forcefully.
Remedy This message appears while the built-in flash memory is being accessed. Please wait for access to complete. 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 built-in flash memory.

Message

Meaning

Remedy

FILE ERROR
The player cannot be operated To operate the player, rotate the HOLD because the HOLD switch is switch to the opposite position ( page 9). set to the HOLD position. The battery is low. You must charge the battery ( page 12). There is not enough free Connect the player to the computer and space in the built-in flash delete any unnecessary songs to increase memory. free space on the player. You are trying to record the You cannot record more than 999. FM radio (NWD-B103F/ Connect the player to the computer and B105F only) or sound while delete any unnecessary songs or files. the player has a combined Copy the files of the [Record] folder to total of 999 files and folders. your computer, and then delete the You have changed the files [Record] folder of the player. Then transfer in the [Record] folder. those files which you have copied to a folder other than the [Record] folder on your computer to play them on the player as audio content.

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.

On installation

Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a player to malfunction or damage. 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. 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.
Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below.

Additional Information

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 headphone 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.
Additional Information (continued) On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.

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 the headphones

Road safety
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.

On cleaning

Clean the players case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the players 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.

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.

On software

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. 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 player. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

On the use

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. Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft. 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.
Additional Information (continued)
The software provided with the player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. 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 like to display.

Capacity (User available capacity)*1
NWD-B103/B103F: 1 GB (Approx. more than 910 MB = 977,105,060 bytes) NWD-B105/B105F: 2 GB (Approx. more than 1.81 GB = 1,943,472,701 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Documents (PDF file): approx. 10 MB and the Auto Transfer software: approx. 1 MB are not included.
Battery life (continuous playback)*1 (Approx.)
*1 This is when Power Save Mode ( page 41) is set to Save ON Super. The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage. Status of the player Playback at MPkbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps At receiving FM broadcasting (NWD-B103F/B105F only) NWD-B103/Bhours 9 hours NWD-B103F/B105F 12 hours 9 hours

Output (headphones)

Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)

7 hours

FM tuner (NWD-B103F/B105F only)
Preset: 30 presets FM Frequency range: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

3-line Color LCD

Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

25.0 88.5 14.1 mm

Antenna

Dimension (w/h/d) Mass

Headphone cord antenna
25.0 89.9 16.7 mm Approx. 30 g

Interface

Headphone: Stereo mini Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Minimum System Requirements (for the player)
Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later) / Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported by OSs other than above. CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or more) RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more) Display:

Symbols

(EQ Classical).. 26 (EQ Custom)... 26 (EQ Heavy).. 26. (EQ Jazz).. 26 (EQ Pop).. 26 (EQ Rock).. 26 (Repeat all).. (Repeat 1 song)..24 SHUF (Repeat shuffle all).. 24.
Codec (voice record settings).. 40 Computer.. 68
Date setting.. 41 Display.. 21

Equalizer.. 26

USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Screen Resolution: pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,or higher) Colors: High Color (16 bit) (or higher)
Fast-forward... 22 Fast-rewind.. 22. FM...27, 40 FM Auto Preset... 29 Folder/File Name Sort mode.. 21 Format (Initialize)..42, 49, 57
Accessories.. 6 Artist..19, 21 Artist/Album/Song Sort mode.. 21 AVLS(Volume Limit). 41

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
BACK/HOME button.8, 11 Battery... 12 Beep (Beep sound).. 41 Bit rate... 65
Headphones..6, 8, 61, 62. HOLD switch... 9 HOME menu.. 10.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information.. 42 Initialize (Format)..42, 49, 57

Language.. 42

Serial Number.. 7 Set Date-Time.. 41 Settings.. 39 Shuffle... 24 Sound quality.. 25
Manual tuning.. 27 Messages.. 57 Microphone.. 8 MP3.. 15, 33, 36, 65, 67 Music Library..10, 18
Time setting... 41. Transferring...15, 43 Troubleshooting.. 46. Tuner..27, 40
Playback... 17 Play Mode.. 23 Power...8, 14. Power Save Mode.. 41. Preset tuning.. 32
Voice...10, 37 Volume...8, 62 VOL +/ button.. 8
Radio..27, 40 Recharging... 12. Recording..33, 36 Remaining battery..13, 21 Repeat... 24 RESET (the player).. 46 Reset All Settings.. 42

WMA...65, 67

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