WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Note on installation

If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the track’s transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer.

For the customers in the NetherlandsVoor de Klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval(KCA).

Notice for users

On the supplied software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.

In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it.

However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on SonicStage and MP3 File Manager may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:

The capability of the connected player.

The player is not functioning normally.

The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player.

Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony

Corporation

Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation

This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed software). For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.

OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.

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