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WALKMAN X-Series help

Where can I get more detailed help?


This help section is designed to give you assistance with some of the more common questions that might arise from using the WALKMAN Zone. If you need more help using your WALKMAN you can either check the user guide that came with your device or go to http://support.sony-europe.com and navigate to the WALKMAN section.


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How do I connect to a Website?


Once you are connected to a Wireless network, go to the home menu of the WALKMAN and tap the "Internet" icon (WWW). To enter an address, tap the "Pencil" icon and enter the desired Web address. Then tap OK and wait until the page is displayed. To change Website, press the Home button and enter another Internet address.
You can also open websites by tapping on hypertext links (typically shown as underlined text on websites). Remember that if you are having problems selecting hypertext links, you can use the zoom-in function of the WALKMAN by checking for the magnifying glass icons at the bottom of your screen.


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I have problems viewing animations on some Websites, uploading/downloading files, streaming media files or opening some Web pages.


The Internet browser of the player does not support the following functions:


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What file formats can I play on my WALKMAN?



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Can I zoom in and out when viewing Web pages?


Zoom functionality is offered by your WALKMAN. When available, you will see the magnifying glass icons at the bottom of the browser highlighted. Simply tap on these to change the size of the webpage that you are viewing. The ability to magnify pages depends on the page viewing settings that you have selected. In the Settings menu (accessed via the browser's menu), you have the choice between Normal, Just-fit and Smart-fit. If you have selected Normal, you will be able to use the magnify feature. If you choose Just-fit or Smart-fit, the browser will automatically adjust to the webpage's layout.


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How do I enter text such as my login and password when I check my e-mails?


Select the text field into which you intend to enter text, such as a web page address entry or password box, and this will bring up the onscreen keyboard. If you are having trouble selecting the box, check to see if the web page will allow you to zoom-in by checking for the magnifying glass icons at the bottom of your browser screen.


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Can I stream or view music and videos from an Internet Website, such as an online radio or a video provider?


You will be able to view and listen to content in supported formats that's available on the Internet. However, Flash® content will not be displayed.


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What is a podcast and how do I access them on my WALKMAN?


A "podcast" is a series of audio or video files that are published on the Internet. The files, called episodes, can be automatically downloaded to your WALKMAN by using RSS. You can register a podcast to the player by tapping on an RSS icon on a website. After registering, you will find a list of the podcasts to which you have subscribed in the podcast menu (accessible from the Home menu). Here, you can download the latest episodes and also delete existing subscriptions.


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How can I change the orientation of the display on my WALKMAN when I am viewing a Web page?


Access the browser menu (the button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen) and select the Orientation icon. This allows you to change the display between landscape and portrait.


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What web browser functionality do I have available?


You have most of the functionality that you would find on a normal web browser, such as back and forward buttons (displayed on-screen whilst you are browsing), refresh and favourites (you will find these 2 functions in the browser menu, which you access by tapping the button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen).


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What else can I do with my WALKMAN when I'm connected to a wifi network?


Have you seen the embedded search functionality that's offered when you are listening to your music? This functionality allows you to search YouTube and Yahoo! for content relating to the artist / band that you are currently listening to.


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