Sony Supported file format, Notes, Hints, Hints

Transferring Data (continued)

Notes

Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the player or the data being transferred may be damaged.

You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO” (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only), “PICTURES,” “PICTURE” and “DCIM” folders.

Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.

Hints

ATRAC files need to be converted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased from a music distribution service on the Internet cannot be converted.)

To use the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool, install the supplied CD-ROM on your computer and

select the icon from the left side of the install menu, then click [Start] on the bottom-right. Note that when converting ATRAC files to MP3 files, the ATRAC files are not deleted. You can also delete the ATRAC files by setting the Option.

You can create playlists using another transfer capable software for creating playlists, or the supplied Windows Media Player 11. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software, or ask its manufacturer.

You can set cover art using another transfer capable software for setting cover art, or the

supplied Windows Media Player 11. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its manufacturer.

Supported file format

Music

File format	MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file
	format
Codec	MP3	File extension: .mp3
	WMA	File extension: .wma (Compatible with WM-DRM10)
	AAC-LC*1	File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
	Linear PCM	File extension: .wav
Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
File format	MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
Codec	Video	AVC	File extension: .mp4, .m4v
		(H.264/AVC)
		MPEG-4	File extension: .mp4, .m4v
	Audio	AAC-LC
Photo*2
File format	Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format
Codec	JPEG	File extension: .jpg

*1 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.

*2 Some photo files may not be playable, depending on their file formats.

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