Sony Walkman NW-A805 Quick Start Manual
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Minimum System Requirements (for the player)
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems.
Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/
Windows XP professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or
later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005 (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Home Premium/Windows Vista
Business/Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
CPU: Pentium III 733 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or higher)
RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows XP, 256 MB or more; for Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)
Hard Disk Drive: 240 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended). More space may be
required depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is required for storing music,
video and photo data.
Display: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1024 × 768 or higher), High Color (16 bit) (or higher)
(SonicStage and Image Converter may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors.)
CD-ROM drive: Supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM.
To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
Sound board
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later and DirectX version 9.0b or later need to be installed.
Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB) or Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to
restore the backup data with SonicStage.
When converting Windows Media format videos, it is required to have installed the latest Windows Media
Player.
When converting QuickTime or M4V format videos, it is required to have installed the latest QuickTime.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments:
Personally constructed PCs or operating systems / An environment that is an upgrade of the original
manufacturer-installed operating system / Multi-boot environment / Multi-monitor environment /
Macintosh
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
2-896-040-14 (1)
Quick Start Guide
NW-A805 / A806 / A808
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- Page 1 CD-ROM drive: Supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM. To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound board USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Internet Explorer 6.0 or later and DirectX version 9.0b or later need to be installed. Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB) or Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to restore the backup data with SonicStage. When converting Windows Media format videos, it is required to have installed the latest Windows Media Player. When converting QuickTime or M4V format videos, it is required to have installed the latest QuickTime. We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements. Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed PCs or operating systems / An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system / Multi-boot environment / Multi-monitor environment / Macintosh © 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-896-040-14 (1) Quick Start Guide NW-A805 / A806 / A808...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
About the Manual The use of the player is described in this “Quick Start Guide, ” in the “Operation Guide” (PDF file), and in the SonicStage and Image Converter Help (accessible from the “Help” menu of each supplied software). Quick Start Guide: Explains basic operation of the player, including importing, ... - Page 3 (KCA). Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer. The ability to display the languages on the...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NW-A805/A806/A808. To begin using the player, first import music songs, videos and photos into your computer using the supplied software (SonicStage, Image Converter), and then transfer them to the player. After transferring the data to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go. -
Page 5: Charging The Battery
Getting Started (continued) Charging the battery The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is complete. 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 appears on the screen. -
Page 6: How To Use Walkman Launcher
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ If the issue persists: Consult your nearest Sony dealer. How to use WALKMAN Launcher After installing the software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer, whenever you connect the player to the computer, WALKMAN Launcher activates. -
Page 7: Importing Music
Importing Music Import audio data to your computer using the SonicStage. The methods of importing songs of CD are described here. Double-click the and then click [Music]. SonicStage starts up. When SonicStage is activated for the first time, the startup setting screen appears. -
Page 8: Transferring Music
Transferring Music Connect the player to your computer and transfer the audio data to the player. Be sure to use SonicStage when transferring songs (audio data) to the player. Songs which are transferred using Windows Explorer cannot be played on the player. ... -
Page 9: Playing Music
Playing Music Songs transferred from SonicStage are stored in the Music Library of the player. You can search for songs by album names, artist names, and genre, etc., and play them back. This section explains how to search for a song by an album name and play it back. Music Library Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 10: Transferring Videos/Photos
Transferring Videos/Photos You can import videos shot by video cameras or downloaded from the Internet, or photos taken by digital still camera to your computer, and transfer them to the player using the supplied Image Converter. Hint You can also transfer videos and photos to the player using Windows Explorer ( Notes ... - Page 11 Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos using Windows Explorer You can also play files dragged and dropped using Windows Explorer. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the Select the player on Windows Explorer, and then drag and drop files.
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Page 12: Playing Videos/Photos
Playing Videos/Photos Videos transferred using Image Converter or Windows Explorer are stored in the Video Library, and photos are stored in the Photo Library. You can play a video or photo back by selecting it from the appropriate list. Video Library Photo Library Press and hold the BACK/Home button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 13: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front Rear 5-way button Press the button to start playback. Press the button to confirm after selecting an item with the /// button. The 5-way button performs different function, depending on the displayed screens. For details, refer to the “Using the Player Controls”... -
Page 14: About The Home Menu
About the Home menu The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, and change settings. Intelligent Shuffle Plays back songs randomly. Initial Search Searches for songs or albums, etc., by the initial letter. -
Page 15: Faq
Q Which operating systems can be used with the player A IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with one of the following Windows operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or late)/Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Home... - Page 16 If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/...