Sony NWZ-B105F User Manual

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NWZ-B103F / B105F. GB. 3-268-876-11(1)
NWZ-B103F / B105F. GB. 3-268-876-11(1)
To initialize (format) the player
Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the “Settings” menu on this 
player following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting as all 
data stored will be erased.)
1
  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu 
appears.
2
  Select 
 “Settings” – “Format” – “OK,” in this order.
Press the / button to select the item, and then press the  button to 
confirm.
After selecting “OK” and confirming, “FORMATTING…” appears and 
formatting starts. When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” appears.
Messages
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Message
Meaning
Remedy
AVLS (blinks)
The volume level exceeds the 
rated value while 
“AVLS(Volume Limit)” is 
enabled.
Turn the volume down or disable 
“AVLS(Volume Limit)” ( page 41).
CHARGING
The battery is being charged.
This is not an error. Wait until the battery is 
charged fully. However, you can use the 
player with the battery not charged fully.
DATA ACCESS
Accessing the built-in flash 
memory.
This message appears while the built-in flash 
memory is being accessed. Please wait for 
access to complete.
DRM ERROR
An unauthorized distribution 
file is detected for copyright 
protection.
Transfer the normal audio file back to the 
computer and then format the built-in flash 
memory.
EXPIRED
You are trying to play a song 
that has an expiration/
playback time restriction.
If the song which cannot be played is 
unnecessary, you can erase it from the built-
in flash memory.
FILE ERROR
•  The file cannot be read.
•  The file is not normal.
•  The player cannot play 
certain files because of 
incompatible formats.
•  Transferring has been 
interrupted forcefully.
•  Transfer the normal audio file back to the 
computer and then format the player.
•  If the song which cannot be played is 
unnecessary, you can delete it from the 
built-in flash memory.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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