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Formatting your “WALKMAN”
You can format the
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
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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