Sony NW-HD3 Installing SonicStage on Your Computer, 10 GB, Preparing the required system

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Installing SonicStage on Your Computer

Using the supplied CD-ROM, install the SonicStage on your computer.

Preparing the required system

The following system environment is required.

Computer	IBM PC/AT or Compatible
	• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is
	recommended.)
	• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended.) (The
	amount of space will vary according to the Windows version and the number of
	music ﬁles stored on the hard disk.)
	• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.)

	Others	• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
		• Sound Board
		• USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported.)

Operating System	Factory installed:
	Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/
	Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/
	Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/
	Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition

Display	High Color (16 bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024 × 768 dots or better is
	recommended.)
Others	• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB
	• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA ﬁles

Notes

•SonicStage is not supported by the following environments:

–Operating systems other than those the indicated above

–Personally constructed PCs or operating systems

–An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

–Multi-boot environment

–Multi-monitor environment

–Macintosh

•We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement.

•The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings.

•For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software.

•We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the computers.

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Contents Portable Hard Disk Audio Player For the customers in the USA Owner’s RecordFor the customers in the USA and Canada Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents On the supplied software Precautions Checking the Supplied Accessories For customers in the USPlayer Guide to Parts and ControlsAbout the serial number Player displayConnect the the AC power adaptor to the USB adaptor Preparing a Power SourceSlide the BUILT-IN Battery switch to on Connect the USB adaptor to the playerBattery life continuous use Charging the battery using a USB connectionChecking the remaining power of the battery To remove the USB adaptor from the player10 GB Installing SonicStage on Your ComputerPreparing the required system Installing SonicStage 11 GB12 GB Importing Audio Data to Your ComputerSelect Start All Programs* SonicStage SonicStage To select the tracks you do not want to record 13 GBTo stop recording Click Music Source on the SonicStage windowTransferring Audio Data to the Player 14 GBTo stop transferring 15 GBClick Transfer on the right side of the SonicStage window 16 GB Using SonicStage HelpClick Help SonicStage Help while SonicStage is running To understand SonicStage Help 17 GBTo search for a word inside an explanation 18 GB Adjust the volume by pressing Volume +Playing Back Press Playable audio data 19 GBLocking the controls To unlock the controlsChecking information in the display 20 GBBasic playback operations Play, stop, search To turn off the player21 GB Playing Back Tracks Selected by ModePress Mode repeatedly to select a Mode Press  or  to select an itemMode To return to the display where you start playback22 GB To return to the track listArtist Mode displaysGenre Playback Bookmark track play 24 GBAdding a bookmark To play the bookmarked tracks25 GB To cancel set upChanging Playback To return to normal play26 GB Playback options Play ModeMenu display/icon Explanation On playback of a play unit What is a play unit ?27 GB On Shufﬂe playPlaying tracks repeatedly To return to the display where you select a Mode28 GB Repeat playTo change sound quality Changing Sound Quality and Settings29 GB To return to the previous displayOptions  Default setting Setup items30 GB Items Options  Default settings 31 GBSound EQ Custom 32 GBCustomizing sound quality Press  or  to select the sound levelTo return to the display where you select Mode Adjusting treble and bass emphasisDigital Sound Preset 33 GBTransferring Audio Data Back to Your Computer 34 GBConnecting cord Connecting Other DevicesConnected device Setting Headphones 35 GBStoring Data Other Than Audio Files Resetting to Factory Settings36 GB 37 GB Initializing Hard DiskPress  to select Yes, and then press  38 GB Press  to select Initialize Hard Disk, and then press To remove the built-in rechargeable battery 39 GB40 GB Symptom Case and/or corrective action TroubleshootingPower 41 GBSound 42 GBOperation/Playback 43 GB Connection with the computer/SonicStageTransferred to the player is not 44 GBComputer Much. Available recording time45 GB OthersMessage Meaning Error Messages46 GB 5C 35C47 GB Message Meaning Corrective actionSpeciﬁcationsIndex 49 GB ModeSony Corporation