© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-268-876-11 (1) Operation Guide NWZ-B103F / B105F The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Notice for users · 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 file due to problems of the player or computer. · 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 supplied software. ­ User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. · Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: ­ The capacity of the connected player. ­ The player is not functioning normally. ­ Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player. On sample audio data The player is pre-installed with sample audio data. To delete this audio data, delete it using Windows Explorer. If you delete sample audio data, you cannot restore it. We cannot supply any replacement data. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity SONY NWZ-B103F/B105F Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Table of Contents Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................6 Supplied Accessories.............................................................................................................................6 Parts and Controls ...................................................................................................................................8 HOME menu ............................................................................................................................................10 Listening/Recording Voice ............................................ 36 Recording Sound ..................................................................................................................................36 Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files ..................................................................................37 Basic Operations ............................................................ 12 Before Connecting the Player .......................................................................................................12 Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12 Turning the Player On and Off ......................................................................................................14 Transferring Music ................................................................................................................................15 Settings .......................................................................... 39 Changing the Settings.......................................................................................................................39 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 43 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................43 Messages....................................................................................................................................................57 Playing Music ................................................................. 17 Playing Music...........................................................................................................................................17 Searching for songs by artist, album, or song name, etc. ................................18 Searching for songs by folder and file name ...........................................................19 Setting the Play Mode .......................................................................................................................23 Setting the Sound Quality...............................................................................................................25 Additional Information ................................................. 60 Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................60 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................65 Index .............................................................................................................................................................69 Listening/Recording FM Radio ..................................... 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 Recording FM Radio ............................................................................................................................33 Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs .........................................................................34 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the NWZ-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 and record voice using the player. 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. Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) CD-ROM *2 *3 (1) ­ MP3 Conversion Tool ­ Operation Guide (this manual) Quick Start Guide (1) Serial number *1 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. *2 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. *3 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the supplied software may be different. Parts and Controls Front Rear Headphones REC/STOP button ( pages 33, 36) Starts/stops recording. You can record the sound from the microphone or the currently received FM program. Adjusts the volume. BACK/HOME*2 button ( page 11) Returns to the previous menu. Press and hold this button to display the HOME menu. HOLD switch VOL +*1/­ button / (Power ON/OFF) button ( page 14) Turns on/off the player. Display ( page 21) Microphone ( page 36) (Headphone) jack When connecting the headphones, insert the plug until it clicks into place. If connected improperly, it may not sound right. / button ( pages 11, 22) Selects a song, album, artist, folder or menu item. You can also skip to the beginning of the song/album/artist/folder, fast-forward or fast-rewind. Starts/pauses song playback or pauses/ restarts recording. When a menu appears on the display, use this button to confirm menu item. *1 button ( pages 11, 18) * There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. *2 Functions 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. 1 You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By rotating the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow (), all the buttons are inoperable. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, "HOLD" and the current time appears in the display. (The current time appears only when the clock is set ( page 41).) If you rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released. Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player activates resuming the previous setting items. Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (sold separately). Remove the USB cap and insert the USB connector of the player to a USB port on your computer. USB cap To remove the USB cap Remove the USB cap as shown below. RESET button ( page 43) USB connector HOME menu The HOME menu appears when you turn on the player or press and hold the BACK/ HOME button of the player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to FM radio, play recorded sound files, and change settings. To operate the HOME menu When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to confirm. When menu items appear on the HOME menu and you press the BACK/HOME button, the screen returns to the previous menu. If you press and hold it, the screen returns to the HOME menu. For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting (Music Library) - Album from on the HOME menu, the menu changes as follows. HOME menu HOME menu 4 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. The current icon changes depending on the function you use. Voice Plays/deletes recorded sound file ( page 37). Select (Music Library) and press the button. Select "Album", and press the button. Music Library Album list Select your desired folder, and press the button. Select your desired Song (File), and press the button. Playback begins. Music Library Plays transferred songs on the player ( page 17). FM Settings Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program ( page 27). Sets function settings of music, FM, voice recording, or the player ( page 39). Song list Now Playing screen Press the BACK/HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. 10 11 Basic Operations Before Connecting the Player Before connecting the player to your computer, make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista, and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 10 or 11. Basic Operations 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. Note · Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer. It may be damaged. Charging the Battery The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. Remove the USB cap and ins ...