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