WALKMAN User Guide
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Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery
Charging the battery
About the battery indicator
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied).
Display
When charging the battery, you can check the battery charging status.
Battery charging status on the display
Status | Description |
| Charging (*1) |
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| Charging is completed (*1). |
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Blank screen | The battery is not being charged (*2). |
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(*1) Charging time is approx. 2 hours. When charging is completed, disconnect the player from the USB connector of your computer.
(*2) If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, the player’s screen may turn off. In this case, the player consumes battery power.
Hint
Depending on the computer, changing the settings of the Sleep or Hibernation mode varies. Refer to the manufacturer.
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time,
recharge it fully (until the battery charge indicator displays 
).
About the battery indicator
The battery indicator in the information area shows the remaining battery charge.
As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If [LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.] appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to
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