Sony Group NWZA820 Digital Media Player User Manual NWZ A826 A828 A829

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83 83 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationEstablishing Bluetooth connection from the Home menuBluetooth5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Set up the Bluetooth device to prepare for Bluetooth connection.For details about setting up the device, refer to the operation instruction manual of the device. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Bluetooth), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Devices,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of Bluetooth devices appears.Paired Bluetooth devicesThe Bluetooth icon is displayed next to the currently connected device. Press the /// button to select the device for Bluetooth connection, and then press the  button to conrm.The screen that informs of establishing process appears. The player also indicates connection status by the Bluetooth indicator ( page 85).Continued Table of Contents Menu IndexPlease see Users Manual 4 for FCC and IC manual statements

84 84 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationTo end Bluetooth connection from the Home menuSelect “Bluetooth Off” from the Bluetooth menu. You can also turn off the Bluetooth function by pressing and holding the BLUETOOTH button. Hint If you end Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device, the player enters the standby status for establishing a connection. If a connection is not established within 10 minutes, the Bluetooth function turns off automatically.Note The connection needs to be established within about 10 minutes.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

85 85 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationAbout the Bluetooth indicatorBluetooth indicator StatusOff The Bluetooth function is offBlinks quickly While pairing is in progressBlinks continuously  While establishing the connection During “Connection Standby” While turning off the Bluetooth functionBlinks slowly and continuously While holding Bluetooth connection when the player stops playing back songs or video sound, or is in standby modeBlinks continuously in faint light While playing back songs or video sound through Bluetooth communicationBlinks twice  When the Bluetooth function turns on When pairing completes When Bluetooth connection is establishedBlinks once When the Bluetooth function turns off Hint While the player holds Bluetooth connection without playing back songs or video sound, the Bluetooth indicator keeps blinking slowly and continuously. The player keeps this status for about a day. The time that the player can keep this status varies depending on the connected device.Table of Contents Menu Index

86 86 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationListening to Songs or Video Sound from a Bluetooth DeviceYou can listen to songs or video sound from a paired device.Notes Check the following before operating the player. The Bluetooth device is turned on. Pairing of the player and the Bluetooth device has been completed ( page 78). The Bluetooth device supports same profiles as the player does ( page 154). While the player holds Bluetooth connection, you cannot listen to songs or video sound from non-wireless headphones or the accessories connected through WM-PORT. Establish Bluetooth connection ( page 81, 83). Play back songs or videos on the player. Hints While the player holds Bluetooth connection without playing back songs or video sound, the Bluetooth indicator keeps blinking slowly and continuously. The player keeps this status for about a day. The time that the player can keep this status varies depending on the connected device. The following wireless operations are available from the Bluetooth device: Play back Pause (Stop) Fast forward/backward Skip to the beginning of the next song/Skip to the currently playing song Skip to the first listed song of the next folder/Skip to the fist listed song of the current folder You can control wirelessly the volume (VOL +/–) of certain devices using the VOL +/- button of the player.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

87 87 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationIncompatible operations with the Bluetooth functionOperations or features ResultsConnecting an accessory to the player through WM-PORT: Accessories that provides electricity Other accessories  USB connection The player accepts charging and keeps Bluetooth communication. The player ignores WM-PORT connection and keeps Bluetooth communication. The player responds to the USB connection and stops Bluetooth communication.Using non-wireless headphonesThe non-wireless headphones are not compatible with the Bluetooth communication.Beep sound The player does not transmit the beep sounds in Bluetooth communication.Table of Contents Menu Index

88 88 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationSelecting a Device for Quick ConnectionYou can establish Bluetooth connection simply by pressing and holding the BLUETOOTH button of the player (Quick Connection) ( page 81). You can designate a device for this operation.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Quick Connection,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of Bluetooth devices appears. Press the /// button to select a device, and then press the  button to conrm.The selected device is set for “Quick Connection.”By default setting, the first paired device is designated for “Quick Connection.”Table of Contents Menu Index

89 89 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationChecking the Information of Bluetooth DevicesYou can check the information of the paired devices, such as, device name, device address, and support profiles.OPTION/PWR OFF buttonBACK/HOME button5-way buttonBluetooth Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Bluetooth), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Devices,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of Bluetooth device appears. Press the /// button to select a device, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.The option menu appears. Press the /// button to select “Device Information,” and then press the  button to conrm.The information of the Bluetooth device appears. The information to be appeared varies depending on the devices.Table of Contents Menu Index

90 90 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationDeleting a Paired Bluetooth Device from the PlayerThe player can be paired with up to 8 different devices ( page 78). If you want to pair the player with additional devices, delete an unnecessary Bluetooth device from the list of Bluetooth devices.OPTION/PWR OFF buttonBACK/HOME button5-way buttonBluetooth Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Bluetooth), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Devices,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of Bluetooth devices appears. Press the /// button to select a device, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.The option menu appears. Press the /// button to select “Delete,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button to conrm. The selected device will be deleted from the player.Table of Contents Menu Index

91 91 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationSetting the Sound Quality (Sound Quality Mode)You can adjust the sound quality for Bluetooth communication by adjusting the bit rate (A2DP audio streaming).Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Sound Quality Mode,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of sound quality appears. Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to conrm. “Normal Mode”: (Default setting) “High Quality Mode”: Songs or video sound are transmitted at high sound quality, but the connection status may become unstable. “Connect Priority”: The sound quality may not be as good as the other modes, but songs or video sound are transmitted with a stable connection. If the connection is unstable, “Connect Priority” is recommended.Table of Contents Menu Index

92 92 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationApplying Sound Eects SettingYou can choose whether or not to apply the sound effects (“Equalizer,” “VPT(Surround),” “DSEE(Sound Enhancer),” “Dynamic Normalizer”). If you choose to apply, all of the sound effects are set.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Sound Eect Preset,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of Bluetooth devices with the check box appears. The check box is checked when the sound effect setting is applied (Default setting.) Press the /// button to select the desired device, and then press the  button to check the check box on or o.The sound effects applied or disabled for Bluetooth communication. Press the /// button to select “Close,” and then press the  button to conrm.Notes You cannot change the sound effects settings of Bluetooth devices from the player. “Clear Stereo” does not work during Bluetooth communication.Table of Contents Menu Index

94 94 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationTurning o the Bluetooth Function (Bluetooth O)You can turn off the Bluetooth function from the Home menu as well as using the Bluetooth button ( page 81).Bluetooth5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Bluetooth), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Bluetooth O,” and then press the  button to conrm.The Bluetooth function turns off. Hints In the following cases, the Bluetooth function is also turned off. When the OPTION/PWR OFF button is pressed and held When the BLUETOOTH button is pressed and held When the battery is empty If you end Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device, the player enters the standby status for establishing a connection. If a connection is not established within 10 minutes, the Bluetooth function turns off automatically.Table of Contents Menu Index

95 95 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationEntering Connection Standby (Connection Standby)You can establish Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device. Before you operate the device, the player needs to enter the standby status for establishing connection (Connection Standby).Bluetooth5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Bluetooth), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Connection Standby,” and then press the  button to conrm.“Connection Standby” appears. The player can keep this status for about 10 minutes. The player indicates the status of the Bluetooth function by the Bluetooth indicator ( page 85).Table of Contents Menu Index

96 96 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationPrecautions on Bluetooth communication Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (about 30 feet). Maximum communication range may vary depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment. The Bluetooth antenna (aerial) is built into the player ( page 10). The sensitivity of Bluetooth communication will improve by turning the direction of the built-in Bluetooth antenna (aerial) to the connected Bluetooth device. The communication distance shortens when the obstacles are between the connected device and the player. The following conditions may cause noise, sound break or playback speed change. When using inside the metal bag. When using inside the backpack or shoulder bag. A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in use near the player or the device. Because Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency, microwave interference may occur and resulting in communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection if Bluetooth communication is performed near a wireless LAN device. In such a case, perform the following. Perform Bluetooth communication at least 10 meters (about 30 feet) away from the wireless LAN device. Install the player and Bluetooth device as near to each other as possible. When performing Bluetooth communication within about 10 meters (about 30 feet) of a wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN device first. Due to the characteristic of Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound played on the Bluetooth device is slightly delayed from the sound played on the player. Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off the player and other Bluetooth device in the following locations, as it may cause an accident. where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, train, airplane, or a petrol station. near automatic doors or a fire alarm.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

97 97 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth Communication The player supports security capabilities that comply with the Bluetooth standard to provide a secure connection when the Bluetooth wireless technology is used, but security may not be enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating using Bluetooth wireless technology. We do not take any responsibility for leakage of information during Bluetooth communication. Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be guaranteed. A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth standard, some devices may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device.Depending on the device to be connected, communication may take some time.Table of Contents Menu Index

98 98 NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Listening to Songs through Bluetooth CommunicationDisplaying the Bluetooth Option MenuYou can display the Bluetooth option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the list of Bluetooth devices. You can change the settings from the menu.The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you display the option menu.Option items appear on the list screenOption items Descriptions/reference pageNow Playing Displays the “Now Playing” screen.Device Information Displays the information of the paired devices ( page 89).Delete Deletes Bluetooth device from the player ( page 90).Go to the song play back screenThe “Now Playing” screen of the last played song appears.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings Settings99 99 Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With “AVLS (Volume Limit),” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. “Off” is set by default.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “On,” and then press the  button to conrm.The volume is kept to a moderate level.To set this item to oﬀSelect “Off” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.Note “AVLS (Volume Limit)” cannot work during Bluetooth communication.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings100 100 Turning O the Beep SoundYou can turn off the beep sounds of the player.“On” is set by default.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Beep Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “O,” and then press the  button to conrm.To set this item to onSelect “On” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings101 101 Setting a Screensaver TypeYou can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no operation for a while during song playback. You can also select “None” for no screensaver.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME buttonPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm.Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” appears.Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press the  button to conrm.Press the /// button to select “Type,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of screensaver types appears.Press the /// button to select a desired type, and then press the  button to conrm.After confirming, the screen in step  appears again. “Clock”: When there is no operation for a while, a clock appears as a screensaver. (Default setting) “Blank”: When there is no operation for a while, the screen goes off. “None”: The screen does not change to a screensaver.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings102 102 Setting a Screensaver TimeYou can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME buttonPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm.Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” appears.Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press the  button to conrm.Press the /// button to select “Screensaver Timing,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of screensaver time appears.Press the /// button to select a desired type, and then press the  button to conrm.After confirming, the screen in step  appears again. You can select the setting time as “After 15 sec,” “After 30 sec” (default setting) or “After 60 sec.” Hints While characters are scrolling on the screen, the screen does not change to the screensaver. If you select “None” from “Type” of “Screensaver,” you cannot set “Screensaver Timing.”Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings103 103 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness)You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” appears. Press the /// button to select “Brightness,” and then press the  button to conrm.The brightness adjustment screen appears. Press the /// button to select a level, and then press the  button to conrm.“3” is set by default.After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the  button to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Hints You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Brightness” from the option menu. If you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the charge will last longer ( page 115).Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings104 104 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Set Date-Time,” and then press the  button to conrm.The screen used to set the date and time appears. Press the / button to select a year, and press the / button to increment/decrement the value, and then press the  button to conrm. As you did in step , adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minute.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings105 105 To display the current time Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen and select “Clock Display” from the option menu. Hint You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” and “DD/MM/YYYY.” Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour” or “24-hour.” For details, see “Setting the Date Format” (Date Display Format) ( page 106), or “Setting the Time Format” (Time Display Format) ( page 107). Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings106 106 Setting the Date FormatYou can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 104) as “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” or “DD/MM/YYYY.”Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Date Display Format,” and then press the  button to conrm.The screen used to set the display format appears. Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to conrm.You can select the format from the following 3 types. “YYYY/MM/DD”: The date appears as year/month/day. “MM/DD/YYYY”: The date appears as month/day/year. “DD/MM/YYYY”: The date appears as day/month/year.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings107 107 Setting the Time FormatYou can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 104) from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display. Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Time Display Format,” and then press the  button to conrm.The screen used to set the display format appears. Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to conrm. “12-hour”: Displays the current time in the 12-hour format. “24-hour”: Displays the current time in the 24-hour format.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings108 108 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information)Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Unit Information,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of available player information options appears.Available player informationOption DescriptionModel: Displays the model name of the player. Firmware: Displays version information for the player’s firmware.Total songs: Displays the total number of songs stored on the player.Total videos: Displays the total number of videos stored on the player.Total photos: Displays the total number of photos stored on the player.WM-PORT: Displays the version information for WM-PORT.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings109 109 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME buttonNotes This function is only available in the pause mode. This function is not available while the Bluetooth function is turned on. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Reset all Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The confirmation screen to set back to the factory settings appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button to conrm.“Restored factory settings.” appears.To cancel the operationSelect “No” in step  and press the  button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step .The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the “Common Settings” options reappears.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings110 110 Formatting Memory (Format)You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.If the memory is formatted, all data and settings 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.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME buttonNotes This function is only available in the pause mode. This function is not available while the Bluetooth function is turned on. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm.The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the  button to conrm.“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button to conrm.“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button to conrm.While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings111 111 To cancel the operationSelect “No” in step  or  and press the  button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step  or .Note Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings112 112 Selecting the Display LanguageYou can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player.Settings 5-way buttonBACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then press the  button to conrm. Press the /// button to select a language ( page 113), and then press the  button to conrm.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1) Settings113 113 Display language settingsSetting DescriptionDeutsch Messages and menus are displayed in German.English Messages and menus are displayed in English.Español Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.Français Messages and menus are displayed in French.Italiano Messages and menus are displayed in Italian.Português Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese.Русский Messages and menus are displayed in Russian.*1Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese.Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified Chinese.Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional Chinese.*1 Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful FactsUseful Facts114 114 Recharging the PlayerThe player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable.When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx. 3 hours).When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to in the remaining battery indication of the display).On the remaining battery indicationThe battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See  page 157 on battery duration.As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the icon decreases. If “LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF). The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge. “Do not disconnect.” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears or the data being transferred may be damaged. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player. We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified computers. If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player’s battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it. Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts115 115 Maximizing Battery LifeBy adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time.Turn oﬀ the player manuallyIf you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player turns completely off automatically.Changing the settingsYou can save battery power by setting as follows.Settings for screen “Brightness” ( page 103) “1”“Type” of “Screensaver” ( page 101) “Blank”“Screensaver Timing” ( page 102) “After 15 sec”“New Song Pop Up” ( page 33) Deactivate.Settings for sound effect“Equalizer” ( page 43)Deactivate.“VPT(Surround)” ( page 46)“DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 49)“Clear Stereo” ( page 48)“Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 51)Settings for video “On-Hold Display” ( page 61) “No”Bluetooth function ( page 75) Turns off.Adjust data format and bit ratePlaying time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played.For details on charging time and usage time, see  page 156, 157.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts116 116 About Data TransferringYou can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer.Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions.For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see  page 9. Hints Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see “Installing the Operation Guide and software” of “Quick Start Guide”) from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the player or the data being transferred may be damaged. You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO,” “PICTURES” and “PICTURE” folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” folder or “MPE_ROOT” folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts117 117 For songs(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder.However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.(On the player)Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished.Continued 1st8th7th9thTable of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts118 118 For videos(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder.On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 2nd level will not be recognized.(On the player)Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.) Hint You can set JPEG files as a thumbnails of video files, by placing JPEG files in the corresponding video folders. When you display the video list, you can see the thumbnails (small pictures to display on the menu) for the video files on the player. To display a thumbnail for a video file, create a JPEG file (horizontal 160 × vertical 120 dots, extension: .jpg) and name it the same as the desired video file, then store it in the video file folder.Continued 1st3rd2ndTable of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts119 119 For photos(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” folder.On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by “PICTURE” folder. However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.(On the player)Folders under the “PICTURE” folder is displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the “PICTURE” folder are stored in the <PICTURE> folder.1st3rd2nd*1 Data hierarchy of “PICTURES” is the same as the “PICTURE” folder.Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts120 120 What are Format and Bit Rate?What is audio format?Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file.Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files.WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller file size.AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The AAC format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size.Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital compression. You can listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by recording with this format.What is bit rate?Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio. Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio.What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.Note If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from the computer to the player.Continued Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A826 / A 828 / A829.GB.3-289-807-11(1)Useful Facts122 122 Storing DataYou can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.]Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” that appears during data transfer is displayed. The data could be damaged. Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 110). You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO,” “PICTURES,” and “PICTURE” folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” or “MPE_ROOT” folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.Table of Contents Menu Index