Formatting memory (FORMAT)

You can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory.

If memory is formatted, all data previously stored in the memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting.

.–/+> button

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

R E P E A T M O D E >

2 Press the .–/+>button to select “FORMAT” and press the Nx button to confirm.F O R M A T : N

You cannot format memory while playing music.

3 Press the .–/+>button to select “Y” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“Really?” is displayed.

4 Press the Nx button.

“FORMATTING” blinks and formatting starts.

When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step 2.

5 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

To cancel formatting

Select “N” in step 3.

Notes

•You cannot format memory while playing music. (“FORMAT” will not be displayed in the menu screen.)

•The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. If the MP3 File Manager software is erased, you can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony customer service website. For details, refer to “MP3 File Manager software operation” on page 45.

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