2-585-049-11 (1)
Radio
Cassette Player
© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WM-FS233
Operating Instructions
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Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the front and the
serial number is located inside the cassette lid.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WM-FS233
Serial No. __________________
INFORMATION
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expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669
or http://www
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WM-FS233
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W
CA 92127 USA
T 858-942-2230
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.
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On battery
• Do not carry dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
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 the W
remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.
On handling
• 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.
•We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes.
They are very thin and tend to be str
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).
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 again.
On water resistance
• Before opening or closing the cassette lid, be sure to wipe of
water
Walkman is not water-r
• Since water in the headphones/earphones jack may cause
rust, cover it with the attached rubber cap when the
headphones/earphones are not in use.
• Since the W
cassette lid because of sudden change in air pressur
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plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place. T
the cassette lid see “T
• The supplied headphones/earphones are not meant to be
immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water
If they are accidentally dr
them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer
• If the W
in salt water
Never wash them under running water
detergent.
• Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the
cassette lid from closing tightly
off the dust once in a while.
•We recommend the packing to be changed every year
Replacement packing is available at an authorized Sony
Service Facility
On headphones/earphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazar
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.
You should exercise extr
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people ar
On maintenance
• Clean the tape head and tape path using a cotton swab and
commercially available cleaning solvent after every 10 hours
of use.
•To clean the exterior
water
• Clean the headphones/earphones plugs periodically
Troubleshooting
The display shows incorrect information.
• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with a new one.
The display and the operation are not normal.
• Remove the battery for 30 seconds or more, and then insert it
again. If this does not solve the problem, remove the battery
and leave the unit without battery for 30 minutes or more, and
then insert it again. In this case, preset the stations again, since
the preset stations are erased fr
The cassette lid cannot be opened.
• Open the rubber cap, then open the cassette lid. When the
cassette lid opens, remember to close the rubber cap to
prevent intrusion of water
Preparations
To use the arm belt A
1 Pass the belt through another side of arm
belt clip.
2 Slide the arm belt clip into the slot at the
rear of the Walkman to lock it.
3 Wear the arm belt on your arm, then
tighten and tape it to fit your arm.
To vary the length of the arm belt to fit
your arm
B
Move the velcro fastener to the proper
position.
To remove the arm belt from the
Walkman
While pulling “LIFT RELEASE” of the arm
belt clip, slide to remove it.
To use the belt clip C
1 Slide the belt clip into the slot at the rear of
the Walkman to lock it.
2 Use the belt clip to attach the Walkman to
your belt.
To remove the belt clip from the
Walkman
While pulling “LIFT RELEASE” of the belt
clip, slide to remove it.
To insert a battery D
1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the cassette lid.
3 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid and insert one size AA
(R6) dry battery with correct polarity.
When to replace the battery D
Replace the battery with the new one when “ ”
flashes on the display.
To replace the battery
1 Release the catch to open the battery
compartment lid.
2 Pull the ribbon up slowly and replace the
battery with new one.
Using the supplied
headphones
Wearing the headphones
The following procedures are for wearing on the left
ear. E
1 Hook the L part over your left ear and the
R part over your right ear as illustrated.
2 Hook the headphones around your ears, as
you would with glasses.
3 Adjust the earpieces to comfortably fit your
ears.
Notes on handling the supplied headphones
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
Be particularly careful of the headphone part.
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as that may damage or deform the unit.
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dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight.
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cause the sound quality to deteriorate.
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cord slider positioned high to avoid entangling the
cord.
(turn over)
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Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www
productregistration.
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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.
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represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Arm belt clip
Arm belt
Belt clip
