To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.
Display the file which you want to protect.
In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Protect,” and then press PLAY/STOP・ENTER.
Press – or + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP・ENTER.
The file is protected. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator.
Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Note
You cannot protect podcast files.
Hint
To release protection, select the protected file, and then proceed with steps 2 through 4. In this case, select “OFF” in step 3, and then press PLAY/STOP・ENTER.