NWZ-A726, NWZ-A726B, NWZ-A728, NWZ-A728B, NWZ-A729 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

 BACK/HOME button

Press to go up one list screen level, or 
to return to the previous menu.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME 
button to display the Home menu .

 Headphone jack

For connecting the headphones. 
Insert the jack pin until it clicks into 
place. If the headphones are 
connected improperly, the sound 
from the headphones may not sound 
right.

 WM-PORT jack

Use this jack to connect the supplied 
USB cable, or optional peripheral 
devices, such as supported 
accessories for the WM-PORT.

 5-way button

Starts playback and enables 
navigation of the player’s on-screen 
menus.

 Display

The display may vary, depending on 
functions.

 VOL +

Adjusts the volume.

 HOLD switch

You can protect the player against 
accidental operation by using the 
HOLD switch when carrying it. By 
sliding the HOLD switch to the 
direction of the arrow 

, all 

operation buttons are disabled. If you 
slide the HOLD switch to the 
opposite position, the HOLD 
function is released.

 OPTION/PWR OFF button

Displays the option menu .
If you press and hold the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, screen turns off 
and the player enters standby mode. 
If you press any button while the 
player is in standby mode, the “Now 
Playing” screen, etc., appears and the 
player is ready for operation. 
Furthermore, if you leave the player 
in standby mode for about a day, the 
player turns completely off 
automatically. If you press any button 
when the player is turned off, the 
start up screen appears first, then the 
“Now Playing” screen appears.

• The player consumes battery power 

very slightly even when it is in standby 
mode. Therefore, the player might 
turn completely off in a short time, 
depending on the power remaining in 
the battery.

 Strap hole

Used to attach a strap (sold 
separately). You can attach the 
supplied stand and a strap at the same 
time.

1

Functions marked with 

 on the 

player are activated if you press and hold 
the corresponding buttons.

2

There are tactile dots. Use them to help 
with button operations.

 RESET button

Resets the player when you press the 
RESET button with a small pin, etc. .

 Accessory hole (type I)

Used to attach the supplied stand or 
the optional accessories.

You can stand up the player using the 
supplied stand.

• When standing the player with the

stand, be careful not to press down or
knock the player.

• Stand up the player horizontally as

shown. Do not stand it up vertically.

This section is extracted 
from instruction manual.