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61Advanced Feature

Recharging the Player

The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable

When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: complete (charging time is approx. 120 minutes*1).

Fully charge the player (to FULL in the remaining battery indication of the display) before using it for the first time.

*1 This is the approximate charging time when the battery power is low and the “USB Bus Powered” setting (page 50) is “High-Power500mA” under room temperature. The charging time will vary depending on remaining battery power and battery condition. If the battery is charged in a low-temperature environment, the charging time will be longer. It will also be longer if you transfer audio file(s) to the player while charging.

Battery duration*2

ATRAC format (48 kbps): Approximately 45 hours

ATRAC format (128 kbps): Approximately 40 hours

ATRAC format (132 kbps): Approximately 50 hours

MP3 format (128 kbps): Approximately 40 hours

FM radio reception: Approximately 22 hours

*2 This is when the power save setting is “Save On Normal” (page 41). The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.

On the remaining battery indication

The battery icon in the display (page 11) changes as shown below.

The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” appears, you cannot play back with the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.

Notes

•Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35ºC (67 to 95ºF).

•The icon above “USB Connect” in the display is animated while the player accesses the computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable when the icon is moving or the data being transferred may be destroyed.

•Use of the player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect the player to the computer directly using the supplied USB cable.

•Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player.

•The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.

•You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when the player is connected to the computer.

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