Sony NWZ-B103F User Manual

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NWZ-B103F / B105F. GB. 3-268-876-11(1)
NWZ-B103F / B105F. GB. 3-268-876-11(1)
Troubleshooting (continued)
FM Tuner
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
You cannot hear the FM 
broadcast well.
•  The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.
 Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 
Reception is weak and sound 
quality is poor.
•  The radio signal is weak.
 Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal 
may be weak inside buildings or vehicles.
•  The headphone cord is not extended enough.
 The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the 
headphone cord as far as possible.
The FM broadcast is affected by 
interference.
•  A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being 
used near the player.
 When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away 
from the player.
Other
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
There is no beep sound when the 
player is operated.
•  “Beep” is set to “Beep OFF.”
 Set “Beep” to “Beep ON” ( page 41).
The beep sound level varies.
•  The beep sound level varies according to the current volume of 
the player.
The player gets warm.
•  The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just 
after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount 
of files are transferred. This is normal and is not cause for concern. 
Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down.
The date and time have been 
reset.
•  If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the 
date and time may be reset. 
 This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until 
 
appears on the screen ( page 13) and set the date and time 
All settings of the player have 
been reset.
•  You moved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the built-in 
flash memory of the player was formatted using other than the 
“Format” menu of the player.
 If you do any of the above operations, the system will be 
restructured and all settings of the player will be reset when 
you disconnect the player from the computer or other devices. 
If the player does not function normally after you format the 
player using other than the “Format” menu of the player, 
format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of 
the player ( page 42).
Continued 
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