Sony NW-A808 User Manual

NW-A805/A806/A808 GB.2-896-040-11(1)

NW-A805/A806/A808 GB.2-896-040-11(1)



Displays the Option menu. If you press and 

hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the 

screen turns off and the player enters the 

standby mode. If the standby mode 

continues for about a day, the player turns 

completely off automatically ( page 8).



Adjusts the volume.



Resets the player when you press the RESET 

button with a small pin, etc. ( page 29).



This is used to attach a strap (sold separately).



You can protect the player against accidental 

operation by using the HOLD switch when 

carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch in 

the direction of the arrow, all operation 

buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD 

switch to the opposite position, the HOLD 

function is released.
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1

  There are tactile dots. Use them to help 

with button operations.

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2

  Functions marked with 

 on the 

player are activated if you press and hold 

the corresponding buttons.



Press to go up one list screen level, or to 

return to the previous menu. Press and hold 

the BACK/HOME button to display the 

Home menu.



Use this jack to connect the supplied USB 

cable, or optional peripheral devices, such 

as supported accessories for the WM-PORT.



For connecting the headphones or the 

headphone extension cord. Insert the jack 

pin until it clicks into place. If the 

headphones are connected improperly, the 

sound from the headphones may not sound 

right.

Headphones

Headphone extension cord

 (play/pause/confirm) button*

1

/ buttons

/ buttons



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” of the Operation Guide 

(PDF file).