| 3-247-458-13(1)   The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those   countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the   countries EEA (European Economic Area).   English   For customers in the United States   Presetting Radio Stations Precautions   Owner’s Record   La marque CE est valable uniquement dans les pays où   elle a force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les   pays de l’EEE (Espace Economique Européen).   Radio   The model number is located on the bottom and the   serial number is located inside the battery compartment   lid. Record these numbers in the space provided below.   Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer   regarding this product.   Model No.   Serial No.   You can preset up to 40 stations.   For Canada, the U.S.A. and Central/South America:   30 for FM and 10 for AM.   On batteries   • Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.   Cassette Player   It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the   batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.   • When you are not going to use your Walkman for a long time,   remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage   and corrosion.   CE 标志的有效性,仅限于那些有法律限制的国家,主要   在 EEA(欧洲经济区)国家。   For other countries: 35 for FM and 5 for AM.   Presetting Automatically Scanned   Stations   Operating Instructions   Mode d’emploi (au verso)   On handling   Product registration   productregistration.   <http://www.sony.com/productregistration>   1 Press FM or AM.   • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a   place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,   moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows   closed.   2 Press ENTER for more than 3 seconds.   Preset number 1 will flash in the display   and the Walkman starts scanning the   stations from the lower frequencies and   stops for about 3 seconds when a station is   received.   “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.   “ ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.   “WALKMAN” est une marque déposée de Sony Corporation.   • We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes.   They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may   cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration.   • The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down when   using the unit at high temperatures (above 40°C/104°F) or at   low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room temperature, the   display will return to its normal operating condition.   • If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the   playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before you   start using it again.   Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic   mailings about new products, services, and other   important announcements. Registering your product   will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event   that the product needs adjustment or modification.   Thank you.   “ ” est une marque commerciale de Sony   Corporation.   3 If you wish to preset the received station,   press ENTER while the preset number is   flashing.   INFORMATION   On headphones/earphones   Road safety   The received station is preset on preset   number 1 and the unit starts scanning for   the next receivable station.   This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.   Operation is subject to the following two conditions:   (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and   (2) this device must accept any interference received,   including interference that may cause undesired   operation.   WM-FX288/FX244   Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or   operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard   and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous   to play your headphones/earphones at high volume while   walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.   Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in China   4 Repeat step 3 until all receivable stations are   preset.   You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in   potentially hazardous situations.   You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not   expressly approved in this manual could void your   authority to operate this equipment.   To stop scanning   Press OFF. The radio is turned off at the same time.   Preventing hearing damage   A Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing   experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If   you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or   discontinue use.   Note   Preparations   To Insert Batteries A   •If stations are already stored, the newly preset stations   replace the old ones when the above procedure is   completed.   Caring for others   Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear   outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.   1 Slide open the battery compartment lid,   and insert two R6 (size AA) dry batteries   with correct polarity.   Presetting Stations Manually   AA (R6) x 2   1 Press FM or AM.   On maintenance   FM   AM   • Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and   commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours of   use.   B C 2 Press ENTER.   Replace the batteries with new ones when "   flashes in the display.   " The frequency digits and a preset number   flash in the display.   FWD   • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in   water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.   • Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically.   3 While the frequency digits and the preset   number are flashing, tune in to a station you   wish to store using TUNING+/–, and select   a preset number using PRESET+/–.   REV   Playing a Tape   1 Insert a cassette. B   2 Press NPLAY.   4 While the frequency digits and the preset   Adjust the volume with VOLUME.   number are flashing, press ENTER.   To   Press   Notes   •If you cannot complete step 3 or 4 while the   indications are flashing, repeat from step 2.   •If a station is already stored, the new station replaces   the old one.   Stop playback   Wind rapidly*   xSTOP   MFF or mREW   DX•LOCAL   AVLS   * If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or   rewound, the battery will be consumed rapidly. Be   sure to press xSTOP.   or   NORM•LIMIT   To cancel the stored station   ST•FM MONO   VOLUME*   i Follow the procedure above and in step 3, press and   hold TUNING +/– until “- - - -” is displayed and   select the preset number you want to cancel using   PRESET +/–. Press ENTER while “- - - -” is flashing.   Note   xSTOP   MEGA BASS   ENTER   •Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is   running.   MFF   Playing the preset radio stations   NPLAY**   1 Press FM or AM.   TUNING +/–   OFF   Listening to the Radio   2 Press PRESET+/– to select the stations that   mREW   1 If the HOLD function is turned on, slide the   HOLD switch in the opposite direction of   the arrow to unlock the controls.   you want to play.   PRESET +/–   HOLD   AM   FM   Using Other Functions   Locking the controls   Set the HOLD switch in the direction of the G mark   to lock the controls.   2 Press FM or AM to select the desired band   and to turn on the radio.   * There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME on the main unit to show the direction to turn up the volume.   ** The button has a tactile dot.   3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in to the desired   station.   If you hold down TUNING+/– for a few   seconds, the Walkman starts scanning for   stations and stops for 3 seconds each time a   station is tuned. When the desired   frequency digits appear, press TUNING +/   – to stop.   The HOLD function only locks the radio operation   buttons and MEGA BASS.   Specifications   • Frequency range   FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz   AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz (North, Central and South America)   531 - 1 602 kHz (Other countries)   Battery life* (approximate hours)   Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)** Sony R6P (SR)   Emphasizing bass sound   Press MEGA BASS.   “MEGA BASS” appears in the display.   This warranty is valid only in the United States.   Cette carte n’est valide qu’aux Etats-Unis.   本保修卡仅限美国使用。   Tape playback 25   Radio reception 40   7.5   14   • Power requirements   3V DC, batteries R6 (size AA) × 2   To turn off the radio   Press OFF.   Notes   * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics   and Information Technology Industries Association).   (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)   **When using Sony LR6(SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry   batteries (produced in Japan).   • Dimensions (w/h/d)   Approx. 91.4 × 115.5 × 37.8 mm (3 5⁄8 × 4 5⁄8 × 1 1⁄2 inches)   excl. projecting parts and controls   •If the sound is distorted when MEGA BASS is   activated, turn down the volume of the main unit or   press MEGA BASS again to turn off the MEGA BASS   function.   •Bass emphasis may not show great effect if the volume   is turned up too high.   • Mass   To improve broadcast reception C   Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)   • Supplied accessories   Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)   Carrying case with belt clip or Carrying pouch (1)   •For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord   (antenna) or adjust DX•LOCAL or ST•FM MONO.   •For AM: Reorient the unit itself.   Note   • The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating   condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.   Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.   Protecting your hearing — AVLS   (Automatic Volume Limiter System)   Set AVLS to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept   down to protect your ears.   |