sony NW-HD3 USB question! pls read!

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hello... i was wondering.. 2 things...

1. if i hook up my HD3 to a PC without any powercord... and use it as a normal removable HDD does it take up battery? or does it work like a removable HDD and takes its 500mA from the USB port?

2. whats the HOLD thing there do? i bought it from ebay .. so no instructions.
thanks.

 

[shadowritten]

HOLD means no buttons work while it's on. So you don't switch tracks accidentally in your pocket, for example.

 

[njiri]

Go to the sony site and download the instructions. They are a pain to print though.

 

[Steven]

You need the power cord....I've tried, believe me