Sony NWZ-B133F - Manual (Page 2)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F [U] 4-113-289-12(1)
Recording Page numbers in parentheses refer to pages of “Operation Guide (PDF).”
Symptom Cause/Remedy
“MEMORY FULL” is
displayed even though
the maximum
recording time is not
reached.
 The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files
and folders. Although you can transfer more files or
folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any
files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.
 Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files
and folders becomes 999 or less.
 Export the recorded files to a computer.
The remaining
recording time remains
the same even though
files are deleted.
 Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time
may not improve if only short files are deleted.
Cannot record.  There is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
 Delete unnecessary files.
 Export the recorded files to a computer.
Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate
or recording time.
 The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files
and folders. Although you can transfer more files or
folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any
files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.
 Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files
and folders becomes 999 or less.
 Export the recorded files to a computer.
 The player is connected to a computer.
 Disconnect the player from the computer.
The combined total of
the recorded time and
the remaining time does
not equal the maximum
recording time.
 When you record many short files, they may be recorded
with automatically inserted blank spaces between files due
to system restrictions. This causes an increase in total
recorded time and results in the mismatch.
Recorded files cannot
be deleted.
 The file or the folder which cannot be deleted is set to
[Read-only] on a computer.
 Delete the data using Windows Explorer.
 The battery power is low or exhausted.
 Charge the battery fully ( page 14).
The folder is not
deleted even though
recorded files have all
been deleted.
 Files other than the recorded files are included in the
folder.
 Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all
the files other than files recorded by the player.
Connection with a computer
The following minimum system requirements for the player are needed.
System Requirements
 Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
preinstalled with the following Windows
operating systems:
Windows XP Home Edition (Service
Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP
Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) /
Windows Vista Home Basic (Service
Pack 1) / Windows Vista Home
Premium (Service Pack 1) / Windows
Vista Business (Service Pack 1) /
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
 CPU: For Windows XP, Pentium III 300
MHz or higher (For Windows Vista,
Pentium III 800 MHz or higher)
 RAM: 64 MB or more (For Windows
Vista, 512 MB or more)
 USB port (Hi-Speed USB is
recommended)
 Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, and
Windows Media Player 11 need to be
installed.
 Broadband Internet connection is
required to use Electronic Music
Distribution(EMD) or to visit the web
site.
We do not guarantee operation for all
computers even if they meet the above
System Requirements.
Not supported by the following
environments:
– Personally constructed computers
or operating systems
– An environment that is an upgrade
of the original manufacturer-
installed operating system
– Multi-boot environment
– Multi-monitor environment
– Macintosh
Symptom Cause/Remedy
“CONNECTED USB”
does not appear when
the player is connected
to the computer.
 The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port
on your computer properly.
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
 A USB hub is being used.
 Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection
via a USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that
supplies power can be used.
 Another application is running on the computer.
 Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect
it. If the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart
the computer, and then reconnect the player.
The player is not
recognized by the
computer when it is
connected to the
computer.
 The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port
on your computer properly.
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
 A USB hub is being used.
 Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection
via a USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that
supplies power can be used.
 The USB port on your computer may have a problem.
Connect the player’s USB connector to another USB port
on your computer.
Audio files cannot be
transferred to the
player from your
computer.
 Transferring may be stopped due to influences such as
static electricity, etc.
 This happens to protect data information. Disconnect
the player, then reconnect it.
 The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port
on your computer properly. Make sure that “DATA
ACCESS” or “CONNECTED USB” appears on the display.
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
 There is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
 Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.
 Abnormal file(s) exists on the player.
 Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and
format the player ( page 46).
 An audio file is damaged.
 Delete the audio file then transfer it again. When
transferring the audio file, close any other applications
to avoid file damage.
Only a small number
of songs can be
transferred to the
player.
 There is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
 Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.
 Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory.
 Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free
space.
The player becomes
unstable while it is
connected to the
computer.
 A USB hub is being used.
 Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection
via a USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that
supplies power can be used.
FM Tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)
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 29).
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 44).
The player gets warm.  The player may be warm when the battery is being charged
and just after charging. The player also may become 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 14) and set the date and
time again ( page 44).
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 46).
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) – “Initialize” – “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.