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“WALKMAN”
Formatting your “WALKMAN”
You can format the built-in flash memory of your Walkman.
Note
If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, etc., including sample data installed at the
factory, supplied software installer and the Help guide) will be erased. Be sure to verify the
data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of
your computer.
Be sure not to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of your Walkman using a
computer. If you have formatted with a computer, format again using the Walkman.
Formatting is available only while playback is paused.
If the OPR lamp lights up in red due to low remaining battery power, charge the battery
before formatting your Walkman.
The Media Go software included with your Walkman will also be deleted if the memory is
formatted. If you need to reinstall it, download Media Go from the customer support web
sites.
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The settings of shuffle playback, playlist playback, ZAPPIN playback, AVLS (Volume Limit)
and volume setting also return to their defaults if the memory is formatted.
1.
Turn on your Walkman.
2.
Press and hold the
button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp blinks orange
quickly.
Release the
button. The OPR lamp lights up in red.
3.
Press the
or
button within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp lights up in red.
The OPR lamp lights up in green and red alternately each time you press the
or
button.
4.
Press the
button while the OPR lamp lights up in green.
The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and formatting is executed. When the OPR lamp turns
off, formatting is completed.
If you press the
button while the OPR lamp lights up in red, or if 30 seconds have
passed, formatting will be canceled.
Note
When formatting is finished, your Walkman will turn off automatically. When you turn on your
Walkman again, the Walkman will reconstruct its database. While that is being done, you
may not be able to transfer music or otherwise operate the Walkman.
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