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Walkman A series is available.

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Ripping an Audio CD in following formats is available.

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows 98 Second Edition (manufacture installed)

CPU: Pentium lll 450MHz or higher

Display: High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 x 600 dots or better (1024 x 768 dots or better is recommended)

For Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition
To install this software, you must log on with a user name with “Computer Administrators” as an attribute. And you must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the SonicStage software.

Please read carefully the following notices. Sony will not take any responsibilities in case of damages of sets occurred by not following the below notices.

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE

You should carefully read the following agreement before using this SonicStage CP (Version 4.0) software and its related materials ("SONY SOFTWARE"). Using the SONY SOFTWARE indicates your acceptance of the agreement. If you do not agree with it, you are not authorized to use the SONY SOFTWARE.

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation. ("SONY"), the licensor of the SONY SOFTWARE. This EULA covers the SONY SOFTWARE. The SONY SOFTWARE includes computer software, whether stored on any media or downloaded from the designated site of SONY for SONY SOFTWARE users ("SONY Site"), the associated media, any printed materials, and any "on-line" or electronic documentation and all updates and upgrades thereto. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only with a single computer and your Sony Network Walkman ("Sony Portable Devices"). By installing, copying or otherwise using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.
If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you should not use or copy the SONY SOFTWARE.

SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE
The SONY SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SONY SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.

GRANT OF LICENSE. This License grants you the following right:
Software. You may install and use one copy of the SONY SOFTWARE on a single computer.
Storage/Network Use. You may not use the SONY SOFTWARE over an internal network or distribute the SONY SOFTWARE to other an internal network.
Back-up Copy. You may make one back-up copy of the SONY SOFTWARE solely for archival purpose.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS
Limitation on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SONY SOFTWARE in whole or in part.
Separation of Components. The SONY SOFTWARE is licensed as single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer.
Single Computer. The SONY SOFTWARE may only be used with a single computer.
Rental. You may not rent or lease the SONY SOFTWARE.
Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale of transfer of the SONY SOFTWARE, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media and printed materials, all versions and any upgrades of the SONY SOFTWARE and this EULA), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.
Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, SONY may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SONY SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
Notice and Assistance. You agree to reasonably notify and assist SONY in case you learn of illegitimate use of any violation of title or copyright with respect to the SONY SOFTWARE below. Such notice may be directed either to Sony Technical Response Center mentioned in a warranty card which is included in the product package, or to the customer service link to the Sony Site.

COPYRIGHT
All title and copyright in and to the SONY SOFTWARE (including but limited to any images, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, text and "applets", incorporated into the SONY SOFTWARE), and any copies of the SONY SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY or its suppliers. All rights not specifically granted under this EULA are reserved by SONY.

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES
The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SONY SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The SONY SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and SONY, its vendors and SONY's licensors (hereinafter, SONY, its vendors and SONY's licensors shall be collectively referred to as "SONY") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SONY SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SONY SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
HEREINAFTER, SONY, ITS SUPPLIERS AND SONY'S LICENSOR'S SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SONY". SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THE SONY SOFTWARE. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN TIME AND USER'S TIME, EVEN IF SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, SONY'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE.

COPYRIGHT
You agree to comply with all applicable copyright protection laws in connection with your use of the Sony Portable Device and SONY SOFTWARE. In addition to the terms provided in this EULA, Sony Corporation and/or its affiliates may take appropriate measures to protect copyright of the contents played by the SONY SOFTWARE.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to amend this EULA at its sole discretion by indicating the amendment at the SONY Site or taking other appropriate measures.

If you do not agree to the terms to be amended, which shall be notified to you by SONY before they take effect, you must return the SONY SOFTWARE with your SONY Portable Device and any other materials bundled in the package at the time of the purchase, together with any software you obtained from Sony Site for a pro-rated. Your continued use of the SONY SOFTWARE after notice shall be deemed agreement to be bound by such EULA amendment.

SEVERABILITY
If any part of this EULA is held invalid or unenforceable, the other parts will remain valid.
Should you have any questions connecting this EULA or this limited warranty, you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at designated contact place mentioned in a warranty card which is included in the product package.