Sony Portable CD Player NW E99 User Manual

2-581-015-61(1)  
Portable IC Audio Player  
Network Walkman  
Operating Instructions  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone  
Stereo products.  
is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
NW-E95/E99  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
 
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
NW-E95  
NW-E99  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
USA  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Notice for users  
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective holders.  
In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.  
On the supplied software  
• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software  
or the manual accompanying it in whole or in  
part, or renting the software without the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial  
damage, or loss of profits, including claims made  
by third parties, arising out of the use of the  
software supplied with this player.  
• In the event a problem occurs with this software  
as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY  
will replace it.  
However, SONY bears no other responsibility.  
• The software provided with this player cannot be  
used with equipment other than that which is so  
designated.  
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to  
improve quality, the software specifications may  
be changed without notice.  
• Operation of this player with software other than  
that provided is not covered by the warranty.  
• Depending on the type of the text and characters,  
the text shown on SonicStage and MP3 File  
Manager may not be displayed properly on  
device. This is due to:  
– The capability of the connected player.  
– The player is not functioning normally.  
– The ID3 TAG information for the track is  
written in the language or the character that is  
not supported by the player.  
Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony  
Corporation  
Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation  
This manual explains how to operate  
your Network Walkman and how to use  
the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed  
software). For details on how to use the  
SonicStage (supplied software), refer to  
the SonicStage operating instructions.  
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Table of Contents  
Overview ................................................... 6  
What you can do with your Network  
Adjusting the settings of your  
Network Walkman  
Walkman ........................................... 6  
Other features ........................................ 7  
Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 8  
Step 2: Inserting the battery....................... 9  
Locating controls ..................................... 10  
Front side ............................................. 10  
Rear side .............................................. 10  
Display ................................................ 11  
Adjusting the time setting of your Network  
Walkman to a computer’s  
built-in clock..................................... 26  
Adjusting the current time setting  
(DATE-TIME) .................................. 27  
Limiting the volume (AVLS) ................... 28  
Setting the volume using the preset  
volume function ................................ 29  
Setting a volume level of the preset  
mode ................................................ 29  
Switching to the manual mode ............ 30  
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) ........ 31  
Changing the backlight setting ................ 32  
Basic Operations  
Transferring audio files from the computer  
to your Network Walkman ............... 12  
Note on playing songs with a limited  
playing period (Timeout contents) .. 13  
Note on playing songs with a limited  
playing count ................................... 13  
Listening to music with your Network  
Walkman ........................................... 14  
What is the Group function? ............... 15  
On other operations ............................. 16  
Other functions  
Regrouping songs (REGROUP)  
— NW-E95 only ............................... 33  
Formatting memory (FORMAT) ............. 34  
Other Information  
Advanced Operations  
Precautions .............................................. 35  
Troubleshooting ....................................... 36  
To reset the player ............................... 36  
What happened? .................................. 36  
Messages ............................................. 39  
Specifications .......................................... 41  
Glossary ................................................... 42  
Menu list .................................................. 44  
Repeat mode ............................................ 17  
Selecting the repeat mode ................... 17  
Playing the tracks repeatedly  
(Track Repeat)................................. 18  
Playing a specified section repeatedly  
(A-B Repeat) ................................... 19  
Playing specified sentences repeatedly  
(Sentence Repeat) ........................... 20  
Setting the repeat counts ..................... 21  
Changing the display mode ..................... 22  
Selecting the group display mode ....... 23  
Adjusting treble and bass  
(Digital sound preset) ....................... 23  
Selecting the Sound quality ................. 23  
Adjusting the Sound quality ................ 24  
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................. 25  
Storing non-audio data ............................ 25  
MP3 File Manager software operation  
What you can do with the MP3 File  
Manager ............................................ 45  
Transferring MP3 audio files from the  
computer to your Network Walkman 46  
Display of MP3 File Manager ................. 48  
Erasing audio file ..................................... 49  
Ordering audio file .................................. 49  
Index ................................................. 50  
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Overview  
What you can do with your Network Walkman  
First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager  
software is pre-installed in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files  
from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.  
MP3, WAV and  
Windows® Media  
Format Audio Files  
EMD (Electric Music  
Distribution) Services  
Audio CDs  
1
Store digital audio  
files on your  
computer.  
Download the  
latest audio  
files!  
Store favorite  
songs!  
2
3
Transfer files to your  
Network Walkman.  
When you transfer MP3 format  
audio files to your Network  
Walkman, use MP3 File Manager  
software (pre-installed software)  
to transfer and store them as  
MP3 format audio files.  
USB connection  
Enjoy music with your  
Network Walkman.  
You can display the data stored in the  
built-in flash memory using Windows  
Explorer when your Network Walkman is  
connected to the computer. However, an  
MP3 file cannot be played back if you  
drag or copy the file directly on the  
Windows Explorer screen. When you  
transfer an MP3 format audio file to your  
Network Walkman, be sure to use the MP3  
File Manager software (see page 45).  
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Other features  
• Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation, high portability.  
• The pre-installed MP3 File Manager software enables you to transfer MP3 format audio files to  
your Network Walkman and listen to them with your Network Walkman as MP3 format files.  
• Continuous playback time with a battery  
NW-E95/E99: Approximately 70*1 hours  
• Recording time*2  
NW-E95: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 20 minutes  
NW-E99: 512MB + 512MB built-in flash memories, more than 46 hours 40 minutes  
• The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk  
of your computer using the ATRAC3plus format (high sound quality, high compression).  
• Sentence Repeat: Useful function for learning a foreign language.  
• High-speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable.  
• Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed.  
• Group function: you can select songs to be played by album.  
• Storage function: you can store a variety of data as well as audio files.  
1
*
Differs according to the data format. In this case, the figure for the battery duration is when continuously  
playing ATRAC3 format audio files.  
Differs according to the bit rate when recording. In this case, the figure for the recordable time is when  
recording at 48kbps ATRAC3plus format.  
2
*
NOTES:  
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission  
of the copyright holders.  
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the  
Network Walkman or computer.  
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Step 1: Checking the package contents  
Please check the accessories in the package.  
NW-E95/E99:  
About the Serial Number  
The serial number provided for your device  
• Network Walkman (1)  
• Headphones (1)  
is required for the customer registration. The  
number is on the rear side of your Network  
Walkman.  
OPEN  
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Serial Number  
Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to it whenever you  
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
• Dedicated USB cable (1)  
Serial No. _____________________  
• Carrying pouch (1)*  
• Neck strap (1)*  
• Extension headphone cord (1)  
• CD-ROM for the SonicStage software (1)  
• Operating Instructions (1)  
• SonicStage Operating Instructions (1)  
* NW-E99 only  
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Step 2: Inserting the battery  
Insert the size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery with correct polarity.  
Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated.  
OPEN  
OPEN  
Battery duration*  
ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours  
ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours  
MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours  
If the battery compartment lid is accidentally  
detached, attach it as illustrated.  
* The battery life may be shorter due to operating  
conditions and the temperature of the location.  
On the remaining battery indication  
The battery icon in the display changes as shown  
below.  
low battery change the  
battery  
If “LOW BATT” is displayed in the display, you  
need to change the battery.  
Note  
If you do not use the battery correctly, it may  
become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For  
best results:  
– Use the alkaline battery.  
– Make sure the polarity is correct.  
– Do not charge a dry cell battery.  
– Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use  
the player for an extended period of time.  
– If you have battery leakage, replace with a new  
battery after cleaning the battery compartment.  
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Locating controls  
For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses.  
Front side  
Rear side  
1
7
qs  
qd  
OPEN  
2
3
8
9
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4
5
6
qz  
1 Strap hole for attaching the strap  
9 Shuttle switch  
(page 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 34)  
2 REPEAT/SOUND button  
(page 18 to 20, 23)  
0 VOLUME +/– button (page 14, 29)  
3 MENU button (page 16 to 22, 24, 26 to  
34)  
qa HOLD (Locking controls) switch  
(page 14, 25)  
You can switch to the Time display by  
pressing the MENU button for a while.  
qs USB jack (page 12, 46)  
qd Battery compartment (page 9)  
4 GROUP button (page 15, 23)  
5 Display (page 11, 18, 39)  
For details on the display and icons,  
refer to page 11.  
6 ACCESS lamp (page 12, 46)  
7 Headphone jack (page 14)  
8 Nx button  
(page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to  
34)  
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Display  
1
Text/graphic information display (page  
3 AVLS indication (page 28)  
17)  
The indication appears while the AVLS  
function is activated.  
Displays track number, track name,  
current date and time (page 22 to 28),  
MESSAGE (page 13, 39) and menu.  
Press the MENU button to switch the  
display mode. For details, refer to  
“Changing the display mode” on page  
22.  
4 Digital sound preset indication  
(page 23 to 24)  
The current sound setting is displayed.  
5 Remaining battery indication (page 9)  
The remaining battery power is  
displayed.  
2 Repeat mode indication (page 18)  
The current repeat mode is displayed.  
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Basic Operations  
Transferring audio files from the  
computer to your Network Walkman  
Note  
Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time, be sure to  
install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Even if the  
SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage software supplied  
with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer  
(update programs may be available).  
You can transfer ATRAC3plus format audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman  
using the installed SonicStage software. Follow the procedure below.  
You can also transfer MP3 format audio files, using the MP3 File Manager that is pre-installed in  
your Network Walkman. For details, refer to “MP3 File Manager software operation” on page 45.  
1
Install the SonicStage software in your computer using the supplied CD-ROM.  
Follow step 1 only for the first time when you connect your Network Walkman to the  
computer.  
For details, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating instructions.”  
2
3
Import audio files into the SonicStage software.  
For details, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating instructions.”  
Connect your Network Walkman to your computer.  
Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network  
Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer.  
“CONNECT” appears in the display.  
ACCESS lamp  
OPE
to the USB jack  
to a USB port  
N
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P
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Dedicated USB cable (supplied)  
 
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Notes  
• The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is blinking. The data being transferred may be  
destroyed.  
• Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect  
your Network Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable.  
• Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of your Network  
Walkman.  
• The control buttons on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.  
• You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network  
Walkman is connected to the computer.  
4
Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman.  
For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the separate  
manual “SonicStage operating instructions.”  
z Tips  
• As the NW-E99 has two flash memories, you can select one flash memory from the list of transfer  
destinations. The transfer destinations below are shown on the SonicStage screen:  
– Network Walkman (#1 Internal): flash memory 1  
– Network Walkman (#2 Internal): flash memory 2  
• For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating  
instructions” or online Help for the SonicStage software.  
Note on playing songs with a limited playing period  
(Timeout contents)  
Some songs distributed via the Internet (EMD service) have a limited playing period.  
If you try to play an expired song, “EXPIRED” blinks and the next song will be played after a  
moment.  
In addition, an expired song cannot be played using the SonicStage software, or transferred to  
your Network Walkman. Delete any songs as needed.  
Note on playing songs with a limited playing count  
Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count.  
When you try to play a song with a limited playing count, “EXPIRED” will be displayed and the  
song will not be played.  
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Listening to music with your Network  
Walkman  
Please insert the battery before use (see page 9).  
Note  
When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer.  
To use the headphones extension cord  
1
Connect the headphones.  
to i jack  
to i jack  
Extension  
headphone cord  
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2
Start playback.  
If playback does not start  
Make sure that the HOLD switch is set to off  
(page 25).  
1 Press the Nx button.  
To stop playback  
Press the Nx button.  
To adjust the volume  
The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual  
mode (page 29 to 30).  
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2 Press the  
VOLUME  
+/– button to  
adjust the  
volume.  
Playback order of tracks/groups  
(NW-E99 only)  
The transferred tracks/groups playback as follows:  
Tracks/groups transferred using SonicStage  
software in the flash memory 1 t Tracks/groups  
transferred using MP3 File Manager software in the  
flash memory 1 t Tracks/groups transferred using  
SonicStage software in the flash memory 2 t  
Tracks/groups transferred using MP3 File Manager  
software in the flash memory 2  
HOLD switch  
z Tip  
If your Network Walkman is not operated for 5  
seconds while in stop mode, the display  
automatically turns off.  
When the normal playback mode is selected,  
playback stops automatically after the last  
song is played.  
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What is the Group function?  
The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network  
Walkman. You can transfer to audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group  
function.  
• The track number is the order of songs in each  
group.  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
Group1  
Group2  
Group3  
• You can switch between Track Name mode and  
Group mode by pressing the GROUP button.  
• In the Group mode, group names are displayed  
instead of track names. In addition, any shift  
operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed  
by group.  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
Transferring by group  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
The audio files transferred to the SonicStage  
software are always grouped when transferred to  
the built-in flash memory.  
z Tip  
A group created by SonicStage software has  
priority over one created by MP3 File Manager  
software on your Network Walkman.  
Track1  
Track1  
continued  
15  
 
Listening to music with your Network Walkman  
On other operations  
To  
Shuttle switch  
operation  
Nx button  
Skip to the beginning  
of the next track/  
group*1  
Rotate the Shuttle  
switch clockwise once  
(+/>).  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
Skip to the beginning  
of the current track/  
group*1  
Rotate the Shuttle  
switch  
counterclockwise once  
(./–).  
to  
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to  
(./–)  
Fast-forward*2  
Fast-rewind*2  
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Rotate the Shuttle  
switch clockwise (+/  
>) and hold it.  
MENU button  
Rotate the Shuttle  
switch  
z Tip  
counterclockwise  
(./–) and hold it.  
You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the  
GROUP button.  
*1 Rotating and holding of the Shuttle switch during  
stop mode allows you to skip to the beginning of  
the next (current and previous) track/group  
continuously.  
*2 Fast-forward and fast-rewind speed become  
faster if the operation is continued for 5 seconds.  
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B Advanced Operations  
Selecting the repeat mode  
Repeat mode  
There are three types of repeat mode: Track  
Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
• Track Repeat (TRK Rep)  
This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in  
the following five ways.  
to  
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to  
Track Repeat  
mode  
Operation  
(./–)  
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All Repeat*1  
Single Repeat  
Group Repeat  
All tracks repeatedly  
MENU button  
Current track repeatedly  
Current group repeatedly  
1
Press the MENU button in stop  
mode.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
Group Shuffle  
Repeat  
Current group repeatedly  
in random order  
All Groups Shuffle  
Repeat*2  
All groups repeatedly  
in random order  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Tracks in a group play  
back in order  
2
3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“REPEAT MODE >” and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
• A-B Repeat (A-B Rep)  
This mode plays back the specified section  
in a track repeatedly.  
• Sentence Repeat (SENTENCE Rep)  
This mode plays back voice data within a  
specified section in a track repeatedly.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
a desired repeat mode and press  
the Nx button to confirm.  
*1 All tracks repeat as follows (NW-E99 only):  
Tracks transferred using SonicStage software in  
the flash memory 1 t Tracks transferred using  
MP3 File Manager software in the flash memory  
1 t Tracks transferred using SonicStage  
software in the flash memory 2 t Tracks  
transferred using MP3 File Manager software in  
the flash memory 2  
T R K R e  
p
You can choose one mode among “TRK  
Rep,” “A-B Rep” and “SENTENCE  
Rep.”  
*2 The All Groups Shuffle Repeat mode applies to  
both flash memory. (NW-E99 only)  
continued  
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Playing the tracks  
Repeat mode  
repeatedly (Track Repeat)  
The Track Repeat mode is changed by  
pressing the REPEAT/SOUND button. You  
can check the current Track Repeat mode  
with the icon of the display.  
4
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
You can operate each repeat mode you  
selected, as refer to the below.  
• TRK Rep: see “Playing the tracks  
repeatedly (Track Repeat).”  
• A-B Rep: see “Playing a specified  
section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).”  
REPEAT/  
SOUND button  
• SENTENCE Rep: see “Playing  
specified sentences repeatedly  
(Sentence Repeat).”  
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To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
Notes  
• The display automatically returns to the normal  
playback screen if you do not operate any button  
for 60 seconds.  
Track Repeat icon  
• When there is no audio files in the built-in flash  
memory, you cannot set any repeat mode.  
• When you connect the Network Walkman to your  
computer, the selected desired mode will be  
canceled.  
Select the Track Repeat mode  
(TRK Rep) first (page 17).  
Then, press the REPEAT/SOUND  
button repeatedly to select the  
repeat mode you want.  
• You can select repeat mode only in stop mode.  
Each press changes the Track Repeat icon as  
follows:  
none (Normal play)  
(All Repeat)  
(Single Repeat)  
(Group Repeat)  
(Group Shuffle Repeat)  
(All Groups Shuffle Repeat)  
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Notes  
Playing a specified section  
repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that  
overlaps two or more tracks.  
While playing a track, you can set the start  
point (A) and end point (B) for a section you  
wish to play repeatedly.  
• If you do not set the end point (B), the end point  
is automatically set at the end of the track.  
• You cannot use A-B Repeat in the Group mode  
or when the current time is displayed.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
z Tips  
• You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating  
the Shuttle switch, after the start point (A) is set.  
If the track reaches the end while fast-forwarding,  
the end point is set as point (B) and fast-  
forwarding continues. A-B Repeat starts when  
you release the Shuttle switch.  
If the track reaches the beginning while fast-  
rewinding, it jumps to the end of the track, the  
end point is set as point (B), and fast-rewinding  
continues.  
• You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating  
the Shuttle switch, during A-B Repeat playback.  
If the track reaches the track start/end while fast-  
forwarding or fast-rewinding, playback is stopped  
(enters Standby). A-B Repeat restarts when you  
release the Shuttle switch.  
(Confirm)  
to  
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to  
(./–)  
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REPEAT/SOUND  
button  
1
2
3
Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B  
Rep) (page 17).  
Press the Nx button to start  
To clear the start point (A) and end  
point (B)  
• Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during A-B  
Repeat playback.  
• Press the MENU button during A-B Repeat  
playback.  
playback.  
Press the REPEAT/SOUND button  
to set the start point (A) while  
playing back.  
“B” blinks.  
• Select the Group mode by pressing the GROUP  
button during A-B Repeat playback.  
• Select the previous or next track by rotating the  
Shuttle switch during A-B Repeat playback.  
(The A-B Repeat mode is not canceled.)  
A
B
0 1  
0 0 : 0 0  
4
Press the REPEAT/SOUND button  
to set the end point (B).  
“A B” is displayed and the specified  
To cancel the A-B Repeat mode  
Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page  
17).  
section is played back repeatedly.  
A
B
0 1  
0 0 : 5 5  
continued  
19  
 
Repeat mode  
3
Press the REPEAT/SOUND button  
to place the setting point during  
playback.  
The Network Walkman detects spoken  
sections and non-spoken sections from  
the set point, and Sentence Repeat starts.  
(The spoken section is repeated once (during  
detection), and the setting is counted.)  
Playing specified  
sentences repeatedly  
(Sentence Repeat)  
This function automatically detects only  
voice data from the setting point and repeats  
the voice data for setting counts. This is  
useful for language-learning material which  
has no background music.  
0 1  
0 0 : 1 2  
Notes  
z Tip  
• You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the Group  
mode, or when the current time is displayed.  
• A spoken or non-spoken section of less than 1  
second will not be detected.  
The default repeat counts setting is 2 times for one  
sentence. But you can change the repeat counts setting.  
Refer to “Setting the repeat counts” on page 21.  
Nx button  
• If a non-spoken section is not detected until the  
track end, the track end point is recognized as a  
non-spoken section and Sentence Repeat begins  
from the previous spoken section.  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
to  
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To clear the setting point  
M p  
G
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• Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during  
Sentence Repeat playback.  
• Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat  
playback.  
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• Select the Group mode by pressing the GROUP  
button during Sentence Repeat playback.  
• Select the previous or next track by rotating the  
Shuttle switch during Sentence Repeat playback.  
(The Sentence Repeat mode is not canceled.)  
REPEAT/SOUND  
button  
1
2
Select the Sentence Repeat mode  
(SENTENCE Rep) (page 17).  
To cancel the Sentence Repeat mode  
Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page  
17).  
Press the Nx button to start  
playback.  
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Setting the repeat counts  
You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one  
sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode.  
4
5
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
a desired repeat counts and press  
the Nx button to confirm.  
Nx button  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
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To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
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1
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
2
3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“REPEAT MODE >” and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“SENTENCE Rep” and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
“COUNT:” is displayed on the screen.  
C O U N T : 2  
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Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
Changing the  
display mode  
You can view information such as track  
numbers or titles in the display while music  
is played or stopped. Change the display  
mode by operating the Shuttle switch in the  
Menu mode.  
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• Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
The following will be displayed after a music title  
and artist name are displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“DISPLAY >” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
0 0 9 0 1 : 3 6  
Play status*  
The selected display mode blinks.  
* Play: Displays  
Stop: Displays  
and  
.
alternately.  
L a p T i m e  
Search track: Displays > or ..  
Fast-forward/Fast-rewind: Displays M or  
m.  
3
4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
a desired display mode and press  
the Nx button to confirm.  
The display switches to the selected  
display mode.  
• Title: Title display mode  
When the music title includes more than 12  
characters, the title will be automatically scrolled.  
D I S P L A Y >  
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Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
• Track info: Track information display  
mode  
The track title, CODEC, and bit rate are  
displayed. When the information includes more  
than 12 characters, the information will be  
automatically scrolled.  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
T
i t l e / C o d e c /  
While searching, fast-forwarding, or fast-  
rewinding a track, the current playing position is  
displayed.  
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Note  
Adjusting treble  
and bass (Digital  
sound preset)  
You can adjust the treble and bass. You can  
preset two settings, which can be selected  
during playback.  
The display automatically returns to the normal  
playback screen if you do not press any buttons for  
60 seconds.  
Selecting the group display  
mode  
For any menu mode, you can select the group  
display by pressing the GROUP button.  
Selecting the Sound quality  
Default settings  
Sound SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND OFF  
quality  
(S1)  
+1  
0
(S2)  
+3  
0
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REPEAT/  
SOUND button  
To cancel the Group mode  
Press the GROUP button in the Group mode  
screen.  
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The display automatically returns to the normal  
playback screen if you do not operate any button  
for 30 seconds.  
Press and hold the REPEAT/  
SOUND button for half a second.  
The Sound quality setting is changed as  
follows:  
S1  
S2  
(none)  
To return to the normal Sound quality  
Select “SOUND OFF.”  
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Adjusting treble and bass (Digital  
sound preset)  
3
4
Set the tone for “SOUND 1.”  
1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“SOUND 1 >” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
2 “BASS:+1” appears, rotate the  
Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis  
level of bass sound and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
3 “TREBLE: 0” appears, rotate the  
Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis  
level of treble sound and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
Adjusting the Sound  
quality  
You can adjust the sound quality of bass and  
treble parts.  
Sound quality  
Bass  
Emphasis level  
-4 to +3  
Treble  
-4 to +3  
You can preset desired sound quality settings  
as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2.” While playing  
music, you can assign a preset sound quality  
to music.  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
To adjust the “SOUND 2” setting  
Select “SOUND 2” in step 3.  
(Confirm)  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
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2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E >  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“SOUND >” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
S O U N D : 1 >  
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Locking the  
controls (HOLD)  
Storing non-audio  
data  
You can protect your Network Walkman  
against accidental operation by using the  
HOLD function when carrying it.  
You can transfer data from the hard disk of  
your computer to the built-in flash memory  
using Windows Explorer.  
The built-in flash memory is displayed in  
Windows Explorer as an external drive (for  
example: as the D drive).  
Notes  
• If you store a lot of non-audio data into the built-  
in flash memory, the space for audio data is  
reduced by the same amount.  
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you connect the Network Walkman to a  
computer, two removable disks appear in  
Windows Explorer. The first removable disk is  
flash memory 1, and second is flash memory 2.  
HOLD switch  
Slide the HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow.  
All operation buttons are disabled.  
If you press buttons while the HOLD switch  
is on, “HOLD” blinks in the display.  
To release the HOLD function  
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of  
the arrow.  
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B Adjusting the settings of  
your Network Walkman  
Changing the setting to “OFF”  
The time setting of your Network Walkman  
does not change even when your Network  
Walkman is connected to a computer.  
Adjusting the time  
setting of your  
Network Walkman  
to a computer’s  
built-in clock  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
If the function is set to “ON,” the time  
setting of your Network Walkman is  
automatically adjusted to the computer’s  
built-in clock when your Network Walkman  
is connected and audio file transferring is  
executed (the SonicStage software must be  
started). “ON” is selected by default.  
2
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“PC CLK:” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
P C C L K : O N  
You cannot play a song with a limited  
playing period without the time setting of  
your Network Walkman. Be sure to adjust  
the time setting.  
To set the date and time on your Network  
Walkman, refer to “Adjusting the current  
time setting (DATE-TIME)” on page 27.  
3
4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“OFF” and press the Nx button  
to confirm.  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
To change the setting to “ON”  
Select “ON” in step 3.  
(Confirm)  
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4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust  
the “year” setting and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
Adjusting the  
current time  
setting  
The “month” digit blinks.  
(DATE-TIME)  
2 0 0 4 y 1 m 1 d  
You can set and display the current time.  
You can also adjust the time setting of your  
Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in  
clock by connecting your Network Walkman  
to the computer (page 26).  
As you did in step 3, adjust the  
settings for “month” and “date.”  
After rotating the Shuttle switch to  
adjust the “date” setting and pressing the  
Nx button to confirm, the display  
switches to the time setting screen.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
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6
Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust  
the “hour” setting and press the  
Nx button to confirm.  
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The “minute” digit blinks.  
MENU button  
0 : 0 0  
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Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
As you did in step 5, adjust the  
settings for “minute.”  
After rotating the Shuttle switch to  
adjust the “minute” setting and pressing  
the Nx button to confirm, the display  
switches to the time setting screen.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“DATE-TIME” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
The “year” digit blinks.  
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2 0 0 4 y 1 m 1 d  
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Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
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Adjusting the current time setting  
(DATE-TIME)  
Limiting the  
volume (AVLS)  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume  
Limiter System) to limit the maximum  
volume to prevent auditory disturbance or  
distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to  
music at a comfortable volume level.  
To display the current time  
Press the MENU button and hold it.  
You can display the current time while pressing the  
button.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
Notes  
(Confirm)  
• If the unit is not used for a long time, your  
settings of the date and time may be reset.  
• If the current time is not set, the display for the  
date and time will be “-- --.”  
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setting of your Network Walkman is  
automatically adjusted to a computer’s built-in  
clock when your Network Walkman is connected  
to the computer.  
• Depending on the shipping area, the time display  
format of the unit is set to a 12-hour display or a  
24-hour display.  
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2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
You cannot switch between a 12-hour display and  
a 24-hour display in the unit.  
A 24-hour display is shown in this manual.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“AVLS” and press the Nx button  
to confirm.  
“OFF” blinks.  
A V L S  
: O F F  
3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“ON” and press the Nx button to  
confirm.  
The  
(AVLS) indication is displayed.  
The volume is kept at a moderate level.  
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4
Press the MENU button.  
Setting the volume  
using the preset  
volume function  
To change the setting to “OFF”  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
There are two modes to adjust the volume  
level.  
Manual mode:  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
Press the VOLUME +/– button to adjust  
the volume level in the range of 0 to 31.  
Preset mode:  
Press the VOLUME +/– button to set the  
volume level to any of three preset  
levels: LO, MID, or HI.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
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button +/– button  
Setting a volume level of  
the preset mode  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
2
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“VOL: MAN.”  
V O L  
: M A N  
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To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
Setting the volume using the  
preset volume function  
Note  
3
4
Press the Nx button to confirm.  
“MAN” blinks.  
If AVLS (page 28) is set, the actual volume may be  
lower than the settings.  
Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset  
level.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“SET >.”  
Switching to the manual  
mode  
V O L  
: S E T >  
5
6
Press the Nx button to confirm.  
“VOL LO xx”* blinks.  
* “xx” stands for numeric values of the  
volume level.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“VOL: SET.”  
V O L L O x x  
V O L  
: S E T >  
Set volume levels of three preset  
levels: LO, MID, or HI.  
1 Press the VOLUME +/– button to set  
3
4
Press the Nx button to confirm.  
“SET >” blinks.  
the volume level of the LO preset.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“MAN.”  
2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“VOL MID xx,” and then press the  
VOLUME +/– button to set the  
volume level of the MID preset.  
V O L  
: M A N  
3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“VOL HI xx,” and then press the  
VOLUME +/– button to set the  
volume level of the HI preset.  
5
6
Press the Nx button to confirm.  
Press the MENU button.  
7
8
Press the Nx button to confirm.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
With this setting, you can adjust the  
volume level by pressing the VOLUME  
+/– button.  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
With these settings, you can adjust the  
volume level to any of three preset  
levels: LO, MID, or HI.  
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To change the setting to “ON”  
Select “ON” in step 3.  
Turning off the  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen, or press the  
MENU button.  
beep sound (BEEP)  
You can turn off the beep sounds of your  
Network Walkman.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
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2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“BEEP:” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
“ON” blinks.  
B E E P : O N  
3
4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“OFF” and press the Nx button  
to confirm.  
B E E P : O F F  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
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3
4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“ON” and press the Nx button to  
confirm.  
Changing the  
backlight setting  
L I G H T : O N  
You can select ON or OFF.  
Menu  
OFF  
ON  
Backlight mode  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
Always off  
Turns on for three seconds  
after each operation  
(or until scrolling is complete)  
To change the setting to “OFF”  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
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To set “ON”  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E >  
2
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“LIGHT:” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
“OFF” blinks.  
L I G H T : O F F  
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B Other functions  
3
4
5
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“Y” and press the Nx button to  
confirm.  
Regrouping songs  
(REGROUP)  
“Really?” is displayed.  
— NW-E95 only  
R e a l l y ?  
The songs group function may be disabled*  
when a song has been deleted from or added  
the built-in flash memory by operating the  
computer in which the SonicStage software  
is not installed (page 12). In such a case, you  
may enable the group function by regrouping  
audio file. When you need to edit audio file,  
make sure that you connect your Network  
Walkman to the computer and use the  
SonicStage software.  
Press the Nx button.  
Regrouping starts and “REGROUPING”  
blinks. When regrouping audio file is  
complete, “COMPLETE” is displayed  
and the display returns to the indication  
in step 2.  
Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
* The order of songs will not be changed even if  
the song group function is disabled.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
(Confirm)  
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(“REGROUP” will not be displayed in the menu  
screen.)  
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MENU button  
In some cases, you may not be able to restore the  
former grouping. When you need to edit audio file,  
connect your Network Walkman to the computer  
and use the SonicStage software.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E  
>
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“REGROUP” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
R E G R O U P :  
N
You cannot regroup audio file while  
playing music.  
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3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
Formatting  
1
2
(flash memory 1)” or “  
(flash memory 2)” and press the  
Nx button to confirm. (NW-E99  
only)  
memory (FORMAT)  
You can use your Network Walkman to  
format the built-in flash memory.  
If memory is formatted, all data previously  
stored in the memory will be erased. Be sure  
to verify the data stored in the memory prior  
to formatting.  
F O R M A T : N  
4
5
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“Y” and press the Nx button to  
confirm.  
Nx button  
Shuttle switch  
Press  
(Confirm)  
“Really?” is displayed.  
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Press the Nx button.  
“FORMATTING” blinks and formatting  
starts.  
When formatting is complete,  
“COMPLETE” is displayed and the  
display returns to the indication in step  
2.  
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Press the MENU button.  
The display returns to the normal screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen is displayed.  
R E P E A T M O D E >  
To cancel the Menu mode  
Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the  
MENU button.  
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select  
“FORMAT” and press the Nx  
button to confirm.  
– For the NW-E95  
Proceed to step 4.  
To cancel formatting  
Select “N” in step 4.  
Notes  
F O R M A T : N  
• You cannot format memory while playing music.  
(“FORMAT” will not be displayed in the menu  
screen.)  
– For the NW-E99  
Proceed to next step.  
• The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio  
files transferred with this software are erased as a  
result of formatting. If the MP3 File Manager  
software is erased, you can restore it from the  
supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony  
customer service website. For details, refer to  
“MP3 File Manager software operation” on page  
45.  
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F O R M A T :  
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You cannot format memory while  
playing music.  
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B Other Information  
Precautions  
On installation  
• Never use your Network Walkman where it  
will be subjected to extremes of light,  
temperature, moisture or vibration.  
• Never leave the Network Walkman  
exposed to high temperature, such as in a  
car parked in the sun or under direct  
sunlight.  
On the use  
• If you use a strap, be careful to avoid  
hooking it on objects you pass by.  
• Do not use the Network Walkman on an  
aircraft.  
• Do not use the Network Walkman in  
confined public areas where pacemakers  
for people with heart problems may be  
adversely affected.  
On cleaning  
• Clean your Network Walkman casing with  
a soft cloth slightly moistened with water  
or a mild detergent solution.  
On the headphones  
Road Safety  
• Clean the headphone plug periodically.  
Do not use headphones while driving,  
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.  
It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in  
many areas. It can also be potentially  
dangerous to play your Network Walkman at  
a high volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
Note  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it  
may mar the finish of the casing.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your Network Walkman, please  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the headphones at a high  
volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the  
volume or discontinue use.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This  
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to  
be considerate to the people around you.  
Warning  
If there is lightning when you are using your  
Network Walkman, take off the headphones  
immediately.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult a Sony dealer. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while  
connected to your computer, please refer to “Troubleshooting” in the online help of the supplied  
software in addition.  
To reset the player  
If your Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound, even after checking  
the troubleshooting guide below, remove the battery, then re-insert it.  
What happened?  
On operating  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no sound.  
Noise is generated.  
• The volume level is set to zero.  
c Turn the volume up (page 14).  
• The headphone jack is not connected properly.  
c Connect the headphone jack properly (page 14).  
• The headphone plug is dirty.  
c Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.  
• Songs with a limited playing period is played.  
c Songs with an expired playing period cannot be played.  
• No audio files are stored in the memory.  
c If “NO DATA” is displayed, transfer audio file(s) from the  
computer.  
Buttons do not work.  
• The HOLD switch is set to on.  
c Set the HOLD switch to off (page 25).  
• Your Network Walkman contains moisture condensation.  
c Keep your Network Walkman aside for a few hours.  
• The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
c Replace the battery (page 9).  
The volume is not loud  
enough.  
The AVLS is enabled.  
c Disable the AVLS (page 28).  
There is no sound from the  
right channel of the  
headphones.  
• The headphone jack is not fully connected.  
c Connect the headphone jack fully (page 14).  
• The extension headphone cord is not properly connected to the  
headphone jack of your Network Walkman or the headphone cord.  
c Connect them properly (page 14).  
Playback has stopped  
suddenly.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
c Replace the battery (page 9).  
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On the display window  
Cause/Remedy  
Symptom  
LIGHT is set to “OFF.”  
c In the menu mode, set “LIGHT” to “ON” (page 32).  
The backlight is not turned  
on.  
Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are  
involved.  
s” is displayed for a title.  
c Use the supplied SonicStage software to rename the title with  
appropriate characters.  
On the connection with the computer or supplied software  
Cause/Remedy  
Symptom  
An operating system not compatible with the software is used.  
c For details, refer to the separate manual “SonicStage operating  
instructions.”  
The software cannot be  
installed.  
• Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software.  
• Another application is running on the computer.  
c Wait for a while and reconnect the USB cable. If the problem  
persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then  
reconnect the USB cable.  
“CONNECT” is not  
displayed when connecting  
to the computer with the  
dedicated USB cable.  
• The dedicated USB cable is disconnected.  
c Connect the dedicated USB cable.  
• A USB hub is used.  
c Connecting via a USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the  
dedicated USB cable directly to the computer.  
The dedicate USB cable is disconnected.  
c Connect the dedicated USB cable.  
Your Network Walkman is  
not recognized by the  
computer when it is  
connected to the computer.  
Song cannot be transferred  
to your Network Walkman.  
• The dedicated USB cable is not connected properly.  
c Connect the USB cable properly.  
• The free space of the built-in flash memory to where you want to  
transfer audio files to is insufficient.  
c Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your computer to  
increase free space.  
• You have already transferred to 400 songs or 400 groups to the  
built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software.  
c The maximum number of songs or groups that you can transfer to  
the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software is 400.*  
* The 400 songs or groups refer to each flash memory in the case of  
NW-E99.  
continued  
37  
 
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Song cannot be transferred  
to your Network Walkman.  
• You have already transferred to 40,000 songs or 400 groups to the  
built-in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software.  
c The maximum number of songs and groups that you can transfer  
to the built-in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager  
software is 40,000 and 400 respectively.* (The maximum number  
of songs contained in one group is 100.)  
* The 40,000 songs or 400 groups refer to each flash memory in the  
case of NW-E99.  
• Audio files with a limited playing period or playing count may not  
be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details  
on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.  
The number of audio files  
that can be transferred to is  
limited. (Available  
• The free space of the built-in flash memory to where you want to  
transfer to is not enough for the size of audio files you wish to  
transfer.  
recording time is short.)  
c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to  
increase free space.  
c Try to transfer audio files to another flash memory. (NW-E99  
only)  
• Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory to where you  
want to transfer audio files to.  
c Move non-audio data to the computer to increase free space.  
The operation of the  
USB hub or USB extension cable is used.  
Network Walkman  
becomes unstable while it is  
connected to the computer.  
c Connecting via a USB hub or USB extension is not guaranteed.  
Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the computer.  
“Failed to authenticate  
Device/Media” is displayed  
on the computer screen  
while connecting the  
Network Walkman to the  
computer.  
Your Network Walkman is not connected to the computer properly.  
c Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the  
dedicated USB cable. Restart the SonicStage software.  
Other  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no beep sound  
when your Network  
Walkman is operated.  
BEEP is set to “OFF.”  
c In the menu mode, set “BEEP” to ”ON” (page 31).  
Your Network Walkman  
gets warm.  
Sometimes, during normal conditions, the player becomes slightly  
warm.  
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Messages  
Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
ACCESS  
Accessing the built-in flash  
memory.  
Please wait for access to complete. This  
message appears while transferring audio  
files and during initialization of the built-  
in flash memory.  
AVLS  
The volume level exceeds the rated  
value while the AVLS is enabled.  
Turn the volume down or disable the  
AVLS.  
CANNOT PLAY  
• Your Network Walkman cannot  
play certain files because of  
incompatible formats.  
• Transferring has been interrupted  
forcefully.  
If the file cannot be played, you can erase  
it from the built-in flash memory.  
For details, refer to “To delete abnormal  
data from the built-in flash memory”  
(page 40).  
Your Network Walkman is  
connected to the computer.  
CONNECT  
You can operate your Network Walkman  
using the SonicStage or MP3 File  
Manager software, but you cannot operate  
the controls on your Network Walkman.  
A malfunction is detected.  
ERROR  
Please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• The song with a playback  
restriction has expired.  
• The current time has not been set  
to play the song with a playback  
restriction.  
• The song is protected by the  
playback restriction that is not  
compatible with your Network  
Walkman.  
• If the current time has not been set yet,  
set the current time in the menu mode  
(page 27).  
• If song cannot be played, you can erase  
it from the built-in flash memory.  
For details, refer to “To delete abnormal  
data from the built-in flash memory”  
(page 40).  
• Your Network Walkman does not  
support contents with a limited playing  
count. For details, refer to “Note on  
playing songs with a limited playing  
count” (page 13).  
EXPIRED  
FILE ERROR  
• The file cannot be read.  
• The file is not normal.  
Transfer the normal audio file back to the  
computer and then format your Network  
Walkman. For details, refer to “To delete  
abnormal data from the built-in flash  
memory” on page 40.  
HOLD  
All operation buttons are disabled  
since the HOLD switch is set to on.  
Set the HOLD switch to off to operate the  
buttons.  
LOW BATT  
The battery is low.  
You must change the battery (page 9).  
Delete songs or groups. A group without  
song is also regarded as one group. To  
delete groups without song, use the  
SonicStage software.  
MEMORY FULL* The memory is full or there are 400  
groups.  
continued  
39  
 
Troubleshooting  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
MG ERROR  
An unauthorized distribution file is  
detected for copyright protection.  
Transfer the normal audio file back to the  
computer and then format your Network  
Walkman. For details, refer to “To delete  
abnormal data from the built-in flash  
memory” on page 40.  
There is no audio files in the built-  
in flash memory.  
NO DATA  
If there is no audio files in the built-in  
flash memory, use the SonicStage  
software to transfer audio files.  
* This message is displayed for either flash memory. (NW-E99 only)  
To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory  
If “CANNOT PLAY,” “EXPIRED,” “FILE ERROR,” or “MG ERROR” is displayed, there is a  
problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory.  
Please follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play.  
1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and start the SonicStage software.  
2 If you have already specified the data with problems (such as expired songs), erase the data  
from the Portable Player window of the SonicStage software.  
3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the  
SonicStage software while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.  
4 Disconnect your Network Walkman from the computer and then format the built-in flash  
memory using the FORMAT menu (page 34).  
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Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)  
Specifications  
80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps)  
Dynamic range  
85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps)  
Maximum recording time (Approx.)  
NW-E95  
Operating temperature  
ATRAC3*  
ATRAC3plus*  
5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F)  
8 hr. 20 min. (132 kbps)  
10 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps)  
16 hr. 50 min. (66 kbps)  
4 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps)  
17 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps)  
23 hr. 20 min. (48 kbps)  
Power source  
Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery  
MP3  
4 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps)  
8 hr. 00 min. (128 kbps)  
Battery life (continuous  
playback)  
ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours  
(Playback at 105 kbps)  
ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours  
(Playback at 48 kbps)  
NW-E99  
ATRAC3*  
ATRAC3plus*  
MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours  
(Playback at 128 kbps)  
16 hr. 40 min. (132 kbps)  
21 hr. 00 min. (105 kbps)  
33 hr. 40 min. (66 kbps)  
8 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps)  
34 hr. 20 min. (64 kbps)  
46 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps)  
Dimension  
19  
56 × 37.3 × 15 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/2 ×  
/32 inches)  
MP3  
(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)  
8 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps)  
16 hr. 00 min. (128 kbps)  
Mass  
* The values for ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus apply if  
the MP3 File Manager software has been erased  
from the built-in flash memory.  
Approx. 40 g (2 oz) (battery not included)  
Supplied accessories  
Headphones (1)  
Dedicated USB cable (1)  
Carrying pouch (1)*  
Neck strap (1)*  
Sampling frequency  
ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, MP3: 44.1 kHz  
Extension headphone cord (1)  
CD-ROM for the SonicStage software (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
SonicStage Operating Instructions (1)  
Audio compression technology  
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 (ATRAC3)  
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus  
(ATRAC3plus)  
MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3): 8 to 320 kbps,  
variable bit rate-compliant  
* NW-E99 only  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Output  
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack  
41  
 
Glossary  
MagicGate  
Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology.  
Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and  
media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent  
unauthorized copying or playback.  
Note  
is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not  
guarantee conversion among other media.  
OpenMG  
Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD  
on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the  
digital music content when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content  
on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or  
elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with “MagicGate”, and allows you to transfer  
digital music content from a PC’s hard drive to a compliant device.  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression  
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.  
The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD,  
resulting in an increased data capacity for the media.  
ATRAC3plus  
ATRAC3plus, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus, is audio  
compression technology that compresses data higher than ATRAC3. The ATRAC3plus is new  
audio compression technology that enables equal or higher quality sound comparing to  
ATRAC3.  
Bit rate  
Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second).  
64 kbps means 64,000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large  
amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format (e,g.,  
ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 kbps data. However, audio files  
in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be  
determined by simply comparing the bit rate.  
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MP3  
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. It  
was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization).  
It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding  
algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are  
compliant with this standard.  
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Menu list  
Press the MENU button to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch  
(rotate: select/press: confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman.  
For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be  
followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm.  
Display  
(Menu mode)  
Purposes  
Display  
(Menu mode)  
Purposes  
REPEAT  
MODE >  
You can select your favorite  
repeat mode. (page 17)  
FORMAT >  
(Formatting  
memory)  
You can format the built-in  
flash memory. (page 34)  
DISPLAY >  
(Display  
mode)  
You can select your favorite  
display mode. (page 22)  
REGROUP > You can restore the group  
(Regrouping  
data)  
function. (page 33)  
VOL:  
(Preset  
volume)  
You can preset your desired  
volume level. (page 29)  
(NW-E95 only)  
[RETURN]  
You can switch to the normal  
mode by selecting  
[RETURN] and pressing the  
Nx button.  
SOUND >  
(Digital sounds sound quality. (page 23)  
preset)  
You can preset your desired  
AVLS:  
You can set to “ON” or  
“OFF.” (page 28)  
(Automatic  
Volume Limiter  
System)  
BEEP:  
(Operation  
sounds setting)  
You can set to “ON” or  
“OFF.” (page 31)  
LIGHT:  
(LCD  
backlight  
setting)  
“OFF”: Always off  
“ON”: Turns on for three  
seconds after each operation  
(page 32)  
DATE-TIME  
(Current time  
setting)  
You can set and display the  
current time. (page 27)  
PC CLK:  
You can adjust the time  
setting of your Network  
Walkman to a computer built-  
in clock. (page 26)  
(Adjusting the  
time setting to  
a computer  
built-in clock)  
44  
 
B
MP3 File Manager software  
operation  
System requirements  
OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2005  
What you can do  
with the MP3 File  
Manager  
You can transfer MP3 audio files easily,  
using the MP3 File Manager software, to  
your Network Walkman in the same format  
(MP3), unlike the SonicStage software,  
which converts MP3 audio files into  
ATRAC3plus format.  
Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2004  
Windows XP Media Center Edition  
Windows XP Professional  
Windows XP Home Edition  
Windows 2000 Professional  
Windows Millennium Edition  
Windows 98 Second Edition  
CPU: Pentium II 400MHz or higher  
RAM: 64MB or more  
HDD: 5MB or more  
Display: 16-bit color or higher, 800 × 600  
dots or better  
USB port (Supports USB (Previously  
called USB1.1))  
The MP3 File Manager software is pre-  
installed on the Network Walkman at the  
factory; thereby no installation is  
necessary.  
However, be sure to install the  
SonicStage software from the  
supplied CD-ROM in your  
computer before using the MP3  
File Manager software. The  
computer will not recognize your  
Network Walkman unless you  
install the SonicStage software (in  
the supplied CD-ROM) first. If you  
use a computer that is not installed with  
the SonicStage software, you need to  
install the driver file for your Network  
Walkman from the Sony customer  
walkmansupport].  
On language support  
The ability to display the languages on your  
MP3 File Manager will depend on the  
installed OS on your PC. For better results,  
please ensure that the installed OS is  
compatible with the desired language you  
want to display.  
– We do not guarantee all the languages will  
be able to be displayed properly on your  
MP3 File Manager.  
– User-created characters and some special  
characters may not be displayed.  
45  
 
* NW-E99 only  
The NW-E99 contains two flash  
memories. When you connect the  
Network Walkman to a computer, two  
removable disks appear in Windows  
Explorer. MP3 File Manager software  
is pre-installed in the first removable  
disk (flash memory 1).  
Transferring MP3  
audio files from  
the computer to  
your Network  
Walkman  
3
4
5
Click [Esys] folder to open in the  
removable disk.  
1
Connect your Network Walkman  
to your computer.  
Double-click  
[MP3FileManager.exe] to start it.  
Connect the small connector of the  
supplied dedicated USB cable into the  
USB jack on the Network Walkman,  
then the large connector to a USB port  
on your computer.  
Select a flash memory from the  
transfer destination list (page 48).  
(NW-E99 only)  
“CONNECT” appears in the display.  
6
Drag the MP3 audio files you want  
to transfer to your Network  
Walkman and drop them to the  
MP3 File Manager screen.  
ACCESS  
lamp  
OPE
You can also transfer MP3 format  
audio files to your Network  
Walkman by dragging a folder.  
to the USB jack  
OPE
to a  
USB port  
Dedicated USB cable  
(supplied)  
2
Click [My Computer]-[removable  
disk:]* on your computer.  
* NW-E95 only  
[Network Walkman] in the case of  
Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2004/Windows XP Media Center  
Edition/Windows XP Professional/  
Windows XP Home Edition  
The display is for the NW-E99.  
46  
 
Notes  
If the MP3 File Manager software  
is accidentally erased by  
formatting, etc., you can restore  
it from the supplied CD-ROM by  
following the procedure below:  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your  
Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager  
software is running. If you do, operation is not  
guaranteed.  
• The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network  
Walkman accesses the computer.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your  
Network Walkman when the ACCESS lamp is  
blinking. The data being transferred may be  
destroyed.  
1 Connect your Network Walkman to your  
computer with the USB cable.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your  
computer.  
3 Open the CD-ROM, select the  
[MP3FileManager] folder and open it  
with Windows Explorer.  
• Do not put your computer into hibernation or  
standby when the MP3 File Manager software is  
running.  
4 Select the folder ([English], [French]*1)  
and open it with Windows Explorer.  
5 Double-click the installation file  
• Install Service Pack 3 or later when you use  
Windows 2000.  
• With the Network Walkman, priority is given to  
the display of ID3 Tag information. (ID3 Tag is  
the format that adds music title or artist name  
information, etc., to an MP3 file. The Network  
Walkman supports version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4.)  
• Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub  
or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed.  
Always connect your Network Walkman to the  
computer directly using the dedicated USB cable.  
• Some USB devices connected to the computer  
may interfere with the proper operation of your  
Network Walkman.  
[MP3FileManager_1.x_Update_ENU.exe]*2,  
[MP3FileManager_1.x_Update_FRA.exe]*1.  
Installation starts.  
Follow the instructions of the installation  
wizard.  
*1 The Help menu is displayed in French; the  
Operation menu is displayed in English.  
*2 “1.x” refers to the MP3 File Manager  
software version.  
NW-E95: Version 1.1  
NW-E99: Version 1.2  
• The control buttons on your Network Walkman  
are all disabled while it is connected to a  
computer.  
• You can display the data stored in the built-in  
flash memory using Windows Explorer when  
your Network Walkman is connected to the  
computer.  
(You can also download the MP3 File  
Manager software from the Sony customer  
walkmansupport].)  
• MP3 audio files compliant with the MP3 File  
Manager software are the one sampling frequency  
rate of 44.1 kHz, bit rate 8 – 320 kbps.  
47  
 
Display of MP3 File Manager  
7
6
1
2
5
4
3
The display is for the  
NW-E99.  
1 Album list  
Double click this to show the included  
6 A selected line turns blue  
You can select several albums or tracks  
simultaneously using the CTRL key or  
Shift key.  
track list. Double click again to hide the  
track list.  
2 Track list  
7 Transfer destination list (NW-E99 only)  
You can select one flash memory from  
this list.  
3
4
5
Click this button to erase selected  
albums or tracks.  
Note  
Audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory  
using SonicStage software are not displayed on the  
MP3 File Manager screen. In addition, audio files  
transferred to the built-in flash memory using MP3  
File Manager software are not displayed on the  
SonicStage software screen.  
Click this button to erase all the albums  
or tracks.  
Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File  
Manager.  
48  
 
Erasing audio file  
Ordering audio file  
You can erase a song stored in the built-in  
flash memory by track or album using MP3  
File Manager.  
You can move a song stored in the built-in  
flash memory by track or album using MP3  
File Manager.  
The display is for the NW-E99.  
The display is for the NW-E99.  
1
2
Open the MP3 File Manager.  
1
2
Open the MP3 File Manager.  
Select a flash memory from the  
transfer destination list. (NW-E99  
only)  
Select a flash memory from the  
transfer destination list. (NW-E99  
only)  
3
4
Select the title you want to erase.  
3
4
Select the title you want to move.  
Move it by drag and drop.  
Click the  
screen.  
button in the  
z Tip  
You can select several albums or tracks  
simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key.  
However, albums and tracks cannot be selected  
simultaneously.  
49  
 
Index  
A
F
A-B Repeat  
ACCESS lamp  
Accessories  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3plus  
Audio CDs  
19  
12, 46  
8
42  
42  
6
Fast-forward  
Fast-rewind  
Formatting  
16  
16  
34  
G
Group  
15, 23  
AVLS (Limiting the volume)  
11, 28  
H
B
Headphones  
8, 14, 35  
HOLD function (Locking the controls)  
25  
Backlight  
Battery  
32  
9
BEEP (Beep sound)  
Bit rate  
31  
42  
L
LIGHT  
32  
C
Limiting the volume (AVLS)  
28  
CD (Audio CDs)  
CD-ROM  
Clock  
6
Listening  
14  
8, 12  
26, 27  
6, 12, 45  
Locking the controls (HOLD function)  
25  
Computer  
M
D
MENU button  
Menu list  
MP3  
MP3 File Manager software  
45  
16-22, 24, 26-34  
44  
6, 12, 43, 45  
DATE-TIME  
Display  
Display mode  
Download  
27  
11, 18, 39  
22  
6
E
EMD service  
6, 13  
Explorer (Windows Explorer)  
13, 25, 47  
50  
 
O
U
OpenMG  
42  
USB cable  
8, 12, 46  
28  
P
V
PC CLK  
Playback  
26  
14  
Volume  
W
R
WAV format  
6
Regroup (NW-E95 only) 33  
Windows Explorer  
13, 25, 47  
Remaining battery indication  
9
Repeat  
Repeat count  
Reset  
17  
21  
36  
44  
RETURN  
S
Sentence Repeat  
Serial Number  
Shuffle Repeat  
20  
8
17  
Skip to the beginning of a track  
16  
SonicStage  
12  
Sound preset (Digital sound preset)  
23  
T
Time Setting  
Title  
26, 27  
22  
Track Repeat  
Transferring  
Troubleshooting  
18  
6, 12, 46  
36  
51  
 
This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Printed in China  
 

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