Formatting your “WALKMAN”
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If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, etc., including sample data installed at the factory, bundled software installer and the User 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.
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Be sure not to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN” using Windows Explorer. If you have formatted with Windows Explorer, format again using your “WALKMAN.”
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Formatting is available only while playback is paused.
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If the OPR lamp lights up in red due to low remaining battery power, charge the battery before formatting your “WALKMAN.”
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The Content Transfer software included with your “WALKMAN” will also be deleted if the memory is formatted. If you need to reinstall it, download Content Transfer from the customer support web sites [Details].
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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.
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Turn on your “WALKMAN.”
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Press and hold the
button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp blinks orange quickly.
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Press the
or
button within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp lights up in red.
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Press the
button while the OPR lamp lights up in green.
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When formatting is finished, your “WALKMAN” will reconstruct its database. While that is being done, you may not be able to transfer music or otherwise operate your “WALKMAN.”