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Quick Start Guide
© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
NW-A1000 / A3000
2-657-722-12 (1)
NW -A1000/A3000.GB.2-657-722-12(1)
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................8 Getting Started ....................................................10 Supplied Items ...................................................................... 10 Owner’s Record Installing CONNECT Player .................................................. 11 The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whene
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If you have any questions about this product: WARNING Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Contact: apparatus to rain or moisture. Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, tablecloths, 1
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• CONNECT Player and the CONNECT Player logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony For Customers in Russia Corporation. • OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NW-A1000/A3000. To begin using the player, first import music tracks into your computer using the CONNECT Player software, and then transfer them to the player. After transferring the music tracks to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go. Getting Importing Transferring Playing Started Music Music Music (See page 10) (See page 14) (See page 16) (See page 18) You can charge the player’s battery by connecting the player to your computer with the
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Getting Started Supplied Items Installing CONNECT Player Check the following items. Log on using an account with Administrator privileges, connect your computer to the The built-in battery is pre-installed in the player. Internet, and then insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. The set-up program starts automatically, and the Main Menu appears. Headphones (1) Headphone extension cord (1) Hints AC power cord (1) • Make sure that your computer is connected to the Inter
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Getting Started (continued) When installation is not successful – Q&A Q1 Does your computer meet the system requirements? Q6 Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the access A1 Check the system requirements for the installation by clicking “CONNECT Player lamp of the CD drive flashing? Readme” in the CONNECT Player Main Menu window. A6 When the bar is moving and the lamp is flashing, the installation is still in progress. Please wait for the installation to finish. Q2 Were yo
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Importing Music Import audio tracks of CDs into CONNECT Player. Double-click “CONNECT Player” on the desktop. 1 The CONNECT Player program starts. Insert an audio CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2 CONNECT Player can retrieve information about the CD, such as track titles and artist name, if your computer is connected to the Internet. Click “Audio CD” in the Navigation window at the upper left of the 3 screen. A list of the audio tracks on the CD appears in the right side of the windo
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Transferring Music Transfer audio tracks from CONNECT Player to the player. Double-click “CONNECT Player” on the desktop. 1 The CONNECT Player program starts. Connect the player to your computer with the supplied USB cable. 2 When the player is connected to CONNECT Player for the first time, the transfer mode selection window appears. Select an appropriate transfer mode, and then click “OK.” The “Do not disconnect” message on the player’s display disappears when the transfer of the tracks fin
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Playing Music Basic Operation – Parts and Controls HOLD button BACK button Front When you press and hold the HOLD button, Press to go up one list screen level ( page “HOLD On” appears, the player is disabled, 20), or to return to the previous screen. (Headphones) jack and the controls are locked. When you press Press and hold BACK to display the HOME and hold the HOLD button while the HOLD menu. Headphone extension HOLD button feature is on, “HOLD Off” appears, and the cord OPTION button
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Playing Music (continued) List screen Now Playing screen Using the Player Controls Bookmark icon Index Use the 5-way button and the BACK button to navigate button* Track title through screens, play tracks, and change the player’s Artist name settings. For example, a player’s screen changes as / buttons Album title List shown below by selecting “Music Library”–”Album” Genre from the HOME menu. ✩Rating The 5-way button performs different functions depending upon the screen shown on the pl
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Playing Music (continued) Play Modes and Settings The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on or when you connect it to CONNECT Player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play audio, search for tracks, and change settings. To display the Player’s HOME menu, press and hold BACK from any screens. Play Mode Enables selection of the play mode. Searches for tracks by the first letter of the track’s artist or album Initial Search name. Intelligent Shuffle Plays t
