Additional Information (continued)On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.

On the headphones

Road safety

Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

Warning

If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately.

If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor.

On the use

•When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people.

•Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft.

•Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation disappears. If you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction may result.

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On the LCD

•Do not push the LCD screen strongly. Color spots may appear or the LCD panel may be damaged.

•If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not indicate a failure.

•If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected.

On cleaning

• Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.

• If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.

• Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector.

• Clean the headphone plug periodically.

• If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. AdditionalInformation

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