User manual SONY SONIC STAGE V2.1

[. . . ] 2. 1 for Sony Network Walkman Operating Instructions © 2004 Sony Corporation · Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. · In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. · In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. [. . . ] · The display contents that appear in the illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual contents. · The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. 4 Basic operational flow using the Network Walkman Providing the required system environment (page 6) Installing the software onto your computer (page 7) Importing audio data to your computer (page 8) Connecting the Network walkman to your computer (refer to the instruction manual of your Network Walkman) Transferring audio data from your computer (page 10) Listening to the tracks on the Network Walkman 5 Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible · CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended. ) · Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1. 5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk. ) · RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others · CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) · Sound Board · USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1. 1)) Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots or better is recommended) · Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB · Windows Media Player (version 7. 0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files Display Others This software is not supported by the following environments: · OSs other than the indicated above · Personally constructed PCs or operating systems · An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system · Multi-boot environment · Multi-monitor environment · Macintosh Notes · We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. · The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. · We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. · For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 6 Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software · Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. · When you use the Network Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-ROM. -- If OpenMG Jukebox or SonicStage is installed already, the previous software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with new functions added. -- If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will co-exist with the new version. -- You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even after SonicStage Ver. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] ­ [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. 1 2 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears. Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Click [Install SonicStage] and then follow the displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage] may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment. Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed. If any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 21). 7 Using SonicStage Importing audio data This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer's hard disk. [. . . ] 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references, check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Computer · Manufacturer: · Model: · Type: Desktop type / Laptop type Name of operating system: RAM capacity: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage and audio data) · Capacity of the drive: · Free space: Version of the software · SonicStage Ver. 2. 11) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD drive is used · Manufacturer: · Model: · Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( ) · Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( If another device with USB connection is used · Name of the device (or devices): 1) ) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] ­ [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 21 The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem The installation was not successful. Cause/Remedy You are using an OS that does not support this software. [. . . ]