Sony Walkman NWZA726 Operation Guide

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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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.
Settings5-way button BACK/HOME 
button
Note
 
This function is only available in the pause mode.
  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 ...

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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.
Settings5-way button BACK/HOME 
button
Note
 
This function is only available in the pause mode.
  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the...

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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To cancel the operation
Select “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. 

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Selecting the Display Language
You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and 
messages on the player.
Settings5-way button BACK/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 confirm.
  Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then 
press the  button to confirm....

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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Display language settings
Setting Description
DeutschMessages 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....

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
Useful Facts
Useful Facts  
Maximizing Battery Life
By 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 manually
If 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...

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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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...

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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What is video format?
Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data 
to a computer and saving it as a video file.  
Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc.
MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed 
by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization). The compression format is for video and audio data.
AVC: AVC refers to Advanced...

NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)
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Storing Data
You 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...

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Upgrading the Player’s Firmware
You can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the 
player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about 
the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web 
site:
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe:...