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Sony Nwz-W262meb User's Manual

1. Notice for customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 63 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For users in France At high volume prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the users hearing Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems A This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the p
2. Getting Started How to Use the Software Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Playing songs in a playlist Playing songs ina playlist Playlists are created using Windows Media Player For information on how to create a playlist refer to the Help of Windows Media Player 1 Press and hold the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second to play songs in a playlist Press and hold the eta ee button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next playlist To return to playback of all the songs transferred to your WWALKMAN press and hold the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second during playback of songs in a playlist Note a When you play songs in a playlist only the songs registered in that playlist are played back repeatedly d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 46 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt ZAPPIN playback ZAPPIN playback W What is ZAPPIN Playback Ww Starting ZAPPIN playback W Skipping to the previous next song shuffle playback or playlist playback during ZAPPIN playback W Changing the playback time of song clips i
3. Getting Started How to Use the Software Connection to a computer Music Settings The computer does not recognize your WALKMAN Troubleshooting a Your WALKMAN is not connected to the computer by using the supplied USB cable 3 Connect your WALKMAN to the computer by using the supplied USB cable If you use a Important Information USB cable other than the one supplied it may not connect to the computer properly and Specifications the computer may not recognize your WALKMAN e Your WALKMAN is not connected to the supplied USB cable properly Contents list Connect your WALKMAN to the supplied USB cable properly and firmly Charging will start the OPR lamp lights up in red even if the connection was not made properly but there is a possibility that the computer has not recognized your WALKMAN In such a case disconnect your WALKMAN from the supplied USB cable and then connect to the supplied USB cable again e he remaining battery power is low or insufficient Recharge the battery When you use your WALKMAN for the first time or if you have not used your WALKMAN for a long time it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer even if charging has already started the OPR lamp lights up in red Check that the computer recognizes your WALKMAN after you have connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes Data cannot be transferred to your WALKM
4. How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt License and Trademark Notice gt License and trademark notice License and trademark notice WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ZAPPIN and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation a Apple Macintosh and Tunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation a All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management te
5. Information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added to linear PCM wav files You cannot return to normal playback from ZAPPIN playback e To return to normal playback press the button for less than about 1 second Details d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 62 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Important product information Important product information FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ETATS UNIS NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarant
6. Possible Causes of Symptoms Important Information List of symptoms and possible causes Specifications Operation Power Contents list Connection to a computer ZAPPIN d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Deleting the bundled software Deleting the bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Specifications Top page gt Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation ak Go to page top WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Musi
7. Top page gt Important Information gt Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN gt Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN You can update the firmware of your WALKMAN Installing the latest firmware allows you to add new features to your WALKMAN For details on the latest firmware and how to install it visit the customer support web sites Details 1 Download the update program to your computer from the web site 2 Connect your WALKMAN to your computer and then start the update program 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware of your WALKMAN Firmware update is completed Displaying the information of your WALKMAN Before updating the firmware check the information of your WALKMAN such as the model name etc To check the information connect your WALKMAN to your computer and open information txt in My Computer or Computer WALKMAN The Information txt contains the following information 01 Model name 02 Memory capacity 03 Firmware version d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 73 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Important Information gt Formatting your WALKMAN gt Formatting your WWALKMAN Getting Started How to Use the Software Formatting your WALKMAN Music You can format the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN Setti
8. Turns off Charged fully or not being charged Your WALKMAN may consume battery power in this state 1 1 If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Hint e The procedure to cancel Sleep mode or Hibernation mode may vary depending on the computer Please contact the manufacturer of your computer for details e An AC adaptor sold separately AC NWUM60 can charge your WALKMAN without a computer Checking the remaining battery power Remaining battery power is indicated by the OPR lamp When the OPR lamp color changes to red recharge the battery ata a Pm 41 Pi gt 0 gt A gt k 22 1 Blinks at about 5 second intervals during playback and pause 2 Blinks quickly with a long beep When the battery is depleted the OPR lamp blinks red quickly and a long beep is heard After that you cannot operate your WALKMAN See Details on battery duration Hint e When you turn off your WALKMAN the OPR lamp turns off slowly by indicating the charging status Notes on charging the battery The supplied USB cable is not water resistant Before charging the battery make sure your WALKMAN is not wet Details Charge the battery in an ambient te
9. WALKMAN for the first time or if you have not used your WALKMAN for a long time it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer even if charging has already started the OPR lamp lights up in red Check that the computer recognizes your WALKMAN after you have connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 23 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Power Charging gt Extending the battery life Extending the battery life W Turning off your WALKMAN manually W Adjusting data format and bit rate W Turning the volume down By managing the power supply properly you can save battery power for longer usage time between charges Turning off your WALKMAN manually Even while paused your WALKMAN consumes battery power To prevent the battery power from being depleted turn off your WALKMAN manually Adjusting data format and bit rate Playing time varies as battery life can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs that are played For details on charging time and battery life see Details Turning the volume down You can save battery power by turning down the volume on your WAL
10. Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Before Use gt Water Resistant Specifications Water Resistant Specifications W Scenarios 1 W Water resistant performance of this WALKMAN W Notes on charging the battery W Notes on using your WALKMAN W Cleaning after use Scenarios 1 e You can use your WALKMAN while jogging or walking in the rain e You can continue to use your WALKMAN after perspiring a After using your WALKMAN you can wash it with fresh water at room temperature or gently running tap water 2 1 Do not use your WALKMAN in places where inability to hear surrounding sound would be dangerous In all of the situations above use your WALKMAN with the USB jack cover closed securely 2 Follow the instructions described in Cleaning after use Water resistant performance of this WALKMAN The water resistant specifications 1 of this WALKMAN are equivalent to IEC60529 Degrees of protection against ingress of water IP Code IPX5 2 that specifies as Degrees of protection against ingress of water Please note however that your WWALKMAN is not completely water tight 1 The water resistant specifications are met only when the USB jack cover of your WWALKMAN is closed securely Also note that the headphone sections are
11. WALKMAN at a 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 Do not turn the volume up high all at once especially when using your WALKMAN Turn up the volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you dk Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 69 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Notes on the software Getting Started How to Use the Software Notes on the software Music e Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in Settings part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder e In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits including claims Troubleshooting made by third parties arising out of the use of the software supplied with your WALKMAN e The software provided with your WALKMAN cannot be used with equipment other than that for which it is designated Specifications e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Contents list e Operation of your WALKMAN with software other
12. AC adaptor Condition indicated Status GP Sound lamp Battery is being charged Lights up Battery has been fully charged porn Accessing to your WALKMAN via the USB cable such as when Blinks data is being transferred F quickly You are trying to charge the battery in an ambient temperature m a Blinks twice out of the range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F E repetitively AVLS setting Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp You have entered AVLS setting mode Lights up 4 Ls AVLS is set to on AVLS is set to off Formatting setting 27 Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound You have entered formatting setting mode pe E Waiting for setting whether formatting is executed or not Lights up Waiting for execution of formatting Lights up Formatting is being executed J Blinks quickly d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 28 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Parts and Controls gt How to install the earbuds How to install the earbuds At the time of purchase M size earbuds are installed S and L sizes are also supplied To enjoy better sound quality change the size of the earbuds or adjust the earbud position to fit in your ears comfortably and
13. Compatible with WM DRM 10 Media File format MP4 file format E xn File extension mp4 m4a 3gp PALEE E Bit rate 16 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR 3 Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav mingar PEM Bitrate 1411 Kbps Sampling frequency 1 44 1 kHz 1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders 2 Copyright protected AAC LC files cannot be played back 3 Non standard bit rates or non guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer only 4 minutes songs in the MP3 format Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format NWZ W263 4 GB 48 kbps 1 200 80 hr 00 min 2 600 173 hr 20 min 64 kbps 63 hr 20 min 1 950 130 hr 00 min ases ao orm 20min 990 fes 00m ati ks Ener A 80 6 00mm Maximum recordable number of files or folders Approx Files 2 640 Folders 500 77 Maximum recordable number of playlists Maximum transferrable number of playlists 500 Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist 999 Capacity User available capacity 1 NWZ W262 2 GB Approx 1 7 GB 1 825 361 101 bytes NWZ W263 4 GB Approx 3 55 GB 3 811 783 475 bytes 1 Available storage capacity of y
14. Player obtains CD information CD title song name artist name etc and displays it in the window 3 Click Start Rip Windows Media Player begins to import the CD The imported songs are indicated as Ripped to library Wait until all songs have been imported Hint e mported songs are stored in the My Music folder Windows XP Windows 7 or Music folder Windows Vista of the computer Click the Library tab of the Windows Media Player window to find them Windows Media Player obtains CD information from a database on the Internet However depending on the CD information may not be available in the database If your CDs information is missing you can add it after importing For information about adding and editing CD information refer to the Help of Windows Media Player If you want a song to not be imported uncheck the checkbox to the left of the song title Note a mported songs are for private use only Use of the songs beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders Related Topics About the software Transferring music using Windows Media Player 33 Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 34 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt How to Use the Software gt Windows Media Player gt Transferring music using Windows Media Player Getting Started How
15. Related Topics 37 About the software Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 38 d Go to page top WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt How to Use the Software gt Windows Explorer Drag and Drop gt Transferring content using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software _ _ Transferring content using Windows Explorer Music Settings You can directly transfer music by drag and drop using Windows Explorer on your computer Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1 Connect your WALKMAN and your computer using the USB cable supplied 2 Click start My Computer or Computer WALKMAN Storage Media and then select the MUSIC folder Data hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment 3 Drag and drop songs or folders 1 into the MUSIC folder 2 or one of their subfolders About the data hierarchy Drag and drop songs or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations Your WALKMAN can play back songs on the 1st to 8th level of each folder M I Ist Level 1 0001 ama 7th Laval r 0002 wma a Leth Lowel ODOS wma S 9th Lewin F 0004 wma F Note e Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while
16. Transferring music using Windows Media Player Troubleshooting Content Transfer Important Information Transferring music using Content Transfer Specifications Windows Explorer Drag and Drop Transferring content using Windows Explorer Contents list d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Music Getting Started Music How to Use the Software mma Playing music Settings 2 Skipping to the previous next song Troubleshooting Skipping to the previous next folder Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Contents list Adjusting the volume Important Information Specifications Deleting songs Deleting songs ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Settings Getting Started Settings How to Use the Software Music Common Settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Settings Music Settings Troubleshooti Troubleshooting Setting the play mode Important Information ik Go to page top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Troubleshooting Getting Started i Troubleshooting How to Use the Software Music Dealing with Troubles l What can I do to solve a problem Settings Customer support web sites sma
17. music using Content Transfer You can transfer music stored on your computer to your WALKMAN using Content Transfer If you transfer music to your WWALKMAN using Content Transfer you can enjoy ZAPPIN playback playback of song clips for a preset duration Details For information on how to use Content Transfer see the following topics e Content Transfer Details e Transferring music using Content Transfer Details Transferring music by drag and drop using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer music stored on your computer by drag and drop using Windows Explorer far 7 ie 1 ap A a i L J i il th i kw g wae For information on how to use Windows Explorer see Details Hint e For detailed information on how to import music refer to the Help of the individual software 19 For details about supported file formats see Details ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 20 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Power Charging gt Turning your WALKMAN on and off Turning your WALKMAN on and off W Turning on your WALKMAN W Turning off your WALKMAN 11 POWER switch Turning on
18. not water tight 2 IPX5 Degrees of protection against jets of water Your WALKMAN will maintain its operability even when exposed to direct streams of water from any direction in a situation where approximately 12 5 l min of water is supplied for more than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 m using a nozzle with an inner diameter of 6 3 mm However this does not apply with the headphone sections a 1 Headphone section not water tight 2 USB jack cover Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to Applicable fresh water tap water perspiration 16 Not liquids other than those above examples soapy water detergent water water applicable with bath agents shampoo hot spring water pool water seawater etc The water resistant performance of your WALKMAN is based on our measurements under the conditions described above Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the warranty Notes on charging the battery The USB cable supplied with your WALKMAN is not water resistant Before charging the battery make sure your WALKMAN is not wet Be careful not to splash water or allow moisture to form on the USB cable Never use the USB cable with wet hands or with your WALKMAN wet Doing so may cause electric shock When you charge the battery be careful of the following Make sure that the loc
19. the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your WALKMAN may be damaged e The control buttons on your WALKMAN become inoperatable while connected to a computer Do not change folder name or delete the MUSIC folder Some songs may not be played back on your WALKMAN due to copyright protection 39 e f Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied close or ignore Content Transfer as Content Transfer doesn t need to be used For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer refer to the Help of Content Transfer Related Topics Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Playing music d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 40 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Playing music Getting Started How to Use the Software Playing music Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1 Turn on your WALKMAN 2 Press the fell button To pause music press the button again Note e When paused if there is no operation for 30 minutes your WALKMAN automatically enters standby mode e When paused your WALKMAN consumes battery power e To stop playback completely turn off your WALKMAN manually
20. to Use the Software Transferring music using Windows Media Player Music Settings You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to your WALKMAN Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Note a f Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied close or ignore Content Transfer as that software doesn t need to be used For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer refer to the Help of Content Transfer a Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your WWALKMAN may be damaged e The control buttons on your WALKMAN become inoperatable while connected to a computer Hint a For details about how to use Windows Media Player or for product support refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site http support microsoft com 1 Start up Windows Media Player and then connect your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied The Device Setup window appears 2 Click Cancel Close the auto play window if it appears by clicking Cancel or the Close icon e If you click Finish instead of Cancel the entire library data of Windows Media Player is automatically copied to your WALKMAN If the library data size is larger th
21. you can use that software to drag and drop music to Content Transfer You can also use Windows Explorer to drag and drop music to Content Transfer Note e You cannot transfer data to Content Transfer using drag and drop from the Windows Media Player window e Music with copyright protection cannot be transferred e Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 9 0 to your WALKMAN For details on restrictions on transferring songs from iTunes visit the customer support web sites Details Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your WWALKMAN may be damaged e The control buttons on your WALKMAN become inoperatable while connected to a computer 1 Connect your WALKMAN and your computer using the USB cable supplied Content Transfer starts automatically e For details on setting automatic start and on general operation of Content Transfer refer to the Help of Content Transfer e You can also click All programs in the start menu and then Content Transfer Content Transfer to start the software e To transfer the desired songs from iTunes etc start up that software 2 Select the desired songs 11 and drag and drop them to Content Transfer 2 Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension and sends the data to the appropriate folder of your WWALKMAN El
22. 011 Sony Corporation 49 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL button The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps from 0 to 30 10 is set by default If you turn off your WALKMAN with the volume set to 0 the volume will be automatically set to 1 when you start playback next time ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 50 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Music gt Deleting songs gt Deleting songs Deleting songs When you delete songs from your WALKMAN use the software you used to transfer the songs or use Windows Explorer For details about using the software refer to the Help of the software d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 51 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Settings gt Common Settings gt Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Getting Started Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit How to Use the Software Music You can set AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System to l
23. AN from your computer a Your WALKMAN is not connected to the USB cable properly Disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it e There is not enough free space in the built in flash memory Transfer any unnecessary data back to the computer to increase free space For details on the maximum recordable number of files or folders see Details ae Songs with a limited playing period or play count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders For details on the settings of individual audio file contact the distributor You may be attempting to transfer files that are not in a playable format 3 Transfer files in a playable format see Details d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 61 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Possible Causes of Symptoms gt ZAPPIN ZAPPIN The most melodic and rhythmical part of a song is not played back in ZAPPIN playback e The song was not analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Transfer songs using Content Transfer which will analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Check that 12 TONE ANALYSIS is set to Automatic or Always ON e f the length of the song is under about 30 seconds the information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added
24. Hint e Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second while playing back music to start ZAPPIN playback Details e Songs stored on the player are played back in the order of the file or folder names in numerical or alphabetical order Also in the overall hierarchy of all files and folders songs belonging to each folder are played back in their hierarchical order If you rename the files or folders on your WALKMAN the playback order of the songs can be changed However the renamed files or folders on your WALKMAN are recognized as being different from those with the original name so the files or folders of the original name are transferred to your WALKMAN again ae When playback of the last song is finished your WALKMAN automatically restarts playback from the first song and continues in sequential order Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next folder Playing songs in a playlist Shuffle playback ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting songs 41 d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 42 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Skipping to the previous next song Getting Started How to Use the Software Ski
25. KMAN Related Topics Charging time d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 24 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Getting Started gt Parts and Controls gt Parts and controls Getting Started How to Use the Software Parts and controls Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1 Neckband 2 Earbud Details Headphone section SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button Press to start shuffle playback Details Press and hold for longer than 1 second to play a playlist Details 5 VOL 1 button Details Press to adjust the volume 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations POWER switch Details OPR Operation lamp Details USB jack cover Connect the USB cable supplied 9 mil button 1 Press to start pause playback Details Press and hold for longer than 1 second to start ZAPPIN playback Details 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations Hi d gt button Details Press to skip to the previous next song Press and hold for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder RESET button Details Press the RESET button with a small pin etc to reset your WALKMAN d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 25 WALKMAN User Guide Search Gettin
26. LYSIS is set to Automatic or Always ON Skipping to the previous next song shuffle playback or playlist playback during ZAPPIN playback During ZAPPIN playback you can skip to the previous next song play shuffle playback or play a playlist The operating procedure is same as that for normal playback Changing the playback time of song clips in ZAPPIN playback The playback time for song clips can be set to either Long or Short ZAPPIN short 4 seconds U 1 H E 48 ZAPPIN long 15 seconds oe Na e EA E E 1 Press and hold the el button for longer than 1 second during ZAPPIN playback The voice guidance Zappin long or Zappin short is heard and the playback time of song clips changes a r a r EB yf al Zappin long i adj i Zappin short ri 1 Press and hold the ej button for longer than 1 second Returning to normal playback 1 Press the Bell button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your WALKMAN returns to normal playback i Zappin out 1 Press the ejj button shortly Your WALKMAN restarts normal playback from the beginning of the song being played when you pressed the button Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback 1 Press the il button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your WALKMAN returns to normal playback 2 Press the pl button again Playback is paused ak Go to page top Copyright 2
27. MAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Caution Caution W Notes on use W Notes on usage environment Notes on use The following instructions are important for using your WALKMAN Be sure to follow the instructions below Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking Since battery liquid may remain in your WALKMAN consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked If the liquid gets into your eyes do not rub your eyes as doing so may lead to blindness Wash out your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor Also if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes wash it off immediately If you do not it may cause burns or injury If you are burned or injured by the liquid from the battery consult a doctor If your WALKMAN causes interference to radio or television reception turn your WALKMAN off and move it away from the radio or television In particularly dry air conditions mild tingling may be felt on your ears This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body and it is not a malfunction of your WALKMAN The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials Refrain from using your WALKMAN according to the in flight announ
28. P3 WMA AAC WAV Walkman Guide The User Guide this manual and a useful list of links are available to you Compatible software Windows Media Player Windows Media Player can import music from CDs and transfer data to your WWALKMAN Transferable files MP3 WMA For details on operation refer to the Help of the software or visit the following web site http support microsoft com Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 32 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt How to Use the Software gt Windows Media Player gt Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Music Settings You can use Windows Media Player to copy rip music from your CDs Follow these instructions to rip songs from a CD to your computer Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Hint e For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site http support microsoft com 1 Insert an audio CD 2 Start up Windows Media Player and then click the Rip tab at the top of the window When connected to the Internet Windows Media
29. WALKMAN from the USB jack when its cover is opened Cleaning the earbuds Remove the earbuds from your WALKMAN and wash them by hand with a mild detergent solution After washing the earbuds wipe them well amp Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 71 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Storing Data gt Storing data Storing data You can store computer data on the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer or other transfer capable software If your WALKMAN is connected to the computer the built in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as WALKMAN Note a Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN a Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your WALKMAN may be damaged a Do not rename the MUSIC folder d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 12 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list
30. WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Parts and Controls gt How to store your WALKMAN in the holder How to store your WALKMAN in the holder Whenever carrying or when not using your WALKMAN store your WALKMAN in the supplied holder 1 Turn off your WALKMAN 2 Attach your WALKMAN to the holder firmly 4 2 _ 5 Rel O A Q 0 O D f a za Ne mma NJ Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation d Go to page top 31 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Getting Started gt About the Software gt About the software Getting Started How to Use the Software About the software Music W Bundled software Settings Compatible software Troubleshooting You can use the software shown below to manage music on your computer or transfer music to Important Information your WALKMAN Specifications Bundled software Contents list Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music from a computer to your WWALKMAN by a simple drag and drop operation You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes etc to drag and drop data to Content Transfer For details on operation refer to the Help of the software Transferable files M
31. WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page NWZ W262 W263 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the player Vio unLkman d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started Getting Started Before Use Before first use How to use this User Guide Water Resistant Specifications Operation flow of WALKMAN Operation flow to transfer music Power Charging Turning your WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears How to store your WALKMAN in the holder About the Software About the software d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt How to Use the Software Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Windows Media Player How to Use the Software Setti Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player ettings ih
32. an the available storage space on your WALKMAN the copy process will not start e You can open the Device Setup window at any time To open it right click WALKMAN on the left side of the Windows Media Player window and then click Set Up Sync 3 Click the Sync tab on the Windows Media Player window 4 Drag and drop the desired songs to the Sync List on the right side of the window The songs are added to the Sync List 5 Click Start Sync to start synchronization When synchronization is completed a message confirming you can disconnect your WALKMAN appears on the Sync List After completion close Windows Media Player and disconnect your WALKMAN from the computer 35 Related Topics About the software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 36 d Go to page top WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt How to Use the Software gt Content Transfer gt Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer You can transfer music stored on your computer to your WALKMAN using Content Transfer If you have already managed music with iTunes etc
33. ation where you are using the USB cable is not wet e Before charging the battery make sure your WALKMAN is not wet If there is moisture on your WALKMAN wipe it off completely and leave your WALKMAN at room temperature to dry it until no moisture remains on your WALKMAN before you start charging e Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F If you charge the battery in an ambient temperature out of this range charging may stop to protect the internal circuitry of your WWALKMAN Notes on using your WALKMAN The water resistant performance of your WALKMAN is exhibited only when the USB jack cover is closed securely When you use your WALKMAN ina location where perspiration or water may come in contact with your WALKMAN make sure the USB jack cover is closed securely e When you close the USB jack cover be careful not to allow sand hair dust or other minute foreign material to pevent the cover from closing properly Even a minute foreign object can cause a water leak Never open or close the USB jack cover when using your WALKMAN outdoors or when water perspiration or sand is on your hands Water or sand entering your WALKMAN may cause a malfunction See Cleaning after use before opening the cover a Be sure that your WALKMAN is completely dry when you open the USB jack cover e Do not immerse your WALKMAN in soa
34. c Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Contents list Getting Started Before Use Before first use How to use this User Guide Water Resistant Specifications Operation flow of WALKMAN Operation flow to transfer music Power Charging Turning your WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears How to store your WALKMAN in the holder About the Software About the software How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer Windows Explorer Drag and Drop Transferring content using Windows Explorer Music Playing Music Playing music Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next folder 9 Top page gt Contents list d Go to page top ak Go to page top Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting songs Deleting songs Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Music Settings Setting the play mode Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can do to solve a problem Customer support web sites Possible Cause
35. c according to your problem Troubleshooting Important Information Operation e Power Specifications e Connection to a computer ZAPPIN i Contents list ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 56 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Possible Causes of Symptoms gt Operation Getting Started How to Use the Software Operation Music Settings There is no sound Troubleshooting The volume level is set to zero Turn the volume up Important Information Specifications Your WALKMAN does not work It does not respond to any button Contents list operations e he POWER switch is set to the OFF position Slide the POWER switch to turn on Details e he remaining battery power is low or insufficient Charge the battery by connecting your WALKMAN to your computer Details Your WALKMAN is connected to your computer via USB connection Disconnect the USB connection then operate your WALKMAN There is insufficient volume AVLS Volume Limit is set to on Set AVLS Volume Limit to off Details Operation of skip folder does not work a Your WALKMAN performs shuffle playback Return to normal playback by pressing the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button Details Playback in not in the order that you expected a Your WALKMAN performs shuffle playback Return to normal playback by pres
36. cements during take off or landing in an aircraft If you see lightning or hear thunder take off your WALKMAN immediately If you experience an allergic reaction to your WALKMAN stop using it at once and contact a doctor Notes on usage environment Never use your WWALKMAN in a place subject to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration Also never leave your WALKMAN exposed to high temperature such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Your WALKMAN may become discolored distorted or damaged Do not leave your WALKMAN in a place subject to excessive dust Do not leave your WALKMAN on an unstable surface or in an inclined position d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 67 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Notice for users Getting Started How to Use the Software Notice for users Music NE e Recorded songs are limited to private use only Use of the songs beyond this limit requires Settings permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damage to data due to Troubleshooting problems with your WALKMAN or computer Important Information R j may build up in your WALKMAN while charging if it is used for an extended period of ime Specifications e Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases suc
37. chnology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade Program 2011 Sony Corporation Documentation 2011 Sony Corporation d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 76 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Specifications gt Specifications gt Specifications Specifications Supported file format Audio Formats Codec Media File format MP3 MPEG 1 Layer3 file format File extension mp3 Bit rate 32 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 1 32 44 1 48 kHz Media File format ASF file format File extension wma WMA Bit rate 32 to 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 1 44 1 kHz
38. e song and update it 3 If you don t need the song delete it from your WALKMAN d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 58 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Possible Causes of Symptoms gt Power Getting Started How to Use the Software Power Music Settings Battery life is short Troubleshooting e The operating temperature is below 5 C 41 F Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics This is not a Important Information malfunction Specifications Battery charging time is not sufficient Charge the battery until the OPR lamp goes off The OPR lamp lights up during charging Contents list e The volume level is high 3 If you turn up the volume battery life will become shorter because this increases the consumption of battery power e You have not used your WALKMAN for a prolonged period The efficiency of the battery will improve by repeatedly charging and discharging it When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery fully the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer When your computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the battery discharging
39. ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product Visit www sony com walkmansupport Contact Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 866 456 7669 Write Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No NWZ W262 W263 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 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
40. g Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Parts and Controls gt About the status of the OPR lamp About the status of the OPR lamp The OPR lamp indicates the following conditions in addition to charging status and remaining battery power OPR lamp When you turn on your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Starting up and initializing 0 gt AE Lights up and then blinks Repeated startup sound An error has occurred Lights up Error sound When you turn off your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Current remaining battery power 1 Lights up and then turns off slowly 1 When you turn off your WALKMAN the OPR lamp turns off slowly by indicating the charging status During playback or pause Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Bor 0 Blinks at about 5 26 Current remaining battery power secon nena There is no file that can be played on Message NO your WALKMAN DATA You are trying to play an unsupported RY 8 Double short format or DRM file MZ Blinks twice repetitively beep Message You are trying to play an expired file EXPIRED Blinks three times Long double The battery power is nearly depleted repetitively beep While connected to a computer or
41. h as when your WALKMAN is moved quickly from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment or Contents list used in a room where a heater has been just turned on Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels etc and then changes to liquid If condensation forms in your WALKMAN leave it turned off until the condensation disappears If you use your WALKMAN with condensation present a malfunction may result About sample data 1 Your WALKMAN is pre installed with sample data If you delete the sample data you cannot restore it and we will not supply any replacement data 1 In some countries regions some sample data may not be installed d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 68 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Notes on safe listening Notes on safe listening Road safety Do not use your WALKMAN while operating a motorized vehicle Doing so may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas Avoid using your WALKMAN during sporting competition to avoid injury Avoid listening to your WALKMAN in situations where hearing must not be impaired Preventing hearing damage Avoid using your
42. imit the maximum volume to prevent Settings auditory issues or distractions such as leaking noise at high volume oppressive feeling in the l ear and danger from blocking outside sounds Troubleshooting AVLS is set to off by default Important Information Note Specifications The AVLS setting is available only while playback is paused Contents list 1 Turn on your WALKMAN 2 Press and hold the fell button for about 5 seconds while pressing the VOL button until the OPR lamp lights in orange The OPR lamp turns off when you release the fell button and the VOL button The OPR lamp blinks green twice and AVLS is set to on The volume is kept to a moderate level To return the AVLS setting to off repeat steps 1 to 2 When AVLS is set to off the OPR lamp blinks red twice in step 2 d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 52 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Settings gt Music Settings gt Setting the play mode Getting Started How to Use the Software Setting the play mode Music Your WALKMAN offers a variety of playback modes as follows Settings PRES Mode Description Important Information The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in the song list order Details Shuffle The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in random order Details Playlist The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in the playlist order Details gt Contents l
43. irect strong streams of water 17 when doing so Do not wash your WALKMAN in a washing machine or ultrasound bath etc Do not use detergent chemicals or wet wipes e After washing your WALKMAN wipe away the water on your WALKMAN using a soft cloth and then leave your WALKMAN in a well ventilated shady place to dry Do not dry your WALKMAN using hot air from a hair dryer Doing so may cause deformation and deterioration of the water resistant performance a Because the headphone sections see the figure above are not water tight sound quality of your WALKMAN may deteriorate if water gets inside the headphones If water gets in the headphones follow the procedures below to remove water Do not use your WALKMAN until it dries completely Wipe the moisture off your WALKMAN using a dry cloth Put a dry cloth over the aperture of the headphone and shake the headphone about 20 times Put a dry cloth under the headphones and leave your WALKMAN at room temperature for about 2 or 3 hours The rubber gasket used in the USB jack cover may become cracked or deformed by prolonged use or due to use in certain environments We recommend that you check the condition of the USB jack cover periodically to maintain the water resistant performance USB jack covers matching each individual WALKMAN color are available as repair parts for a fee For more details consult your nearest S
44. ist ZAPPIN The songs in your WALKMAN are sequentially played back in clips of 4 seconds Short Specifications each Details ZAPPIN The songs in your WALKMAN are sequentially played back in clips of 15 Long seconds each Details d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 53 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Dealing with Troubles gt What can do to solve a problem What can I do to solve a problem If your WALKMAN does not function as expected try the following steps to resolve the issue 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual and try any corrective actions listed 2 Connect your WALKMAN to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Details 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin etc When you reset your WALKMAN please make sure of the following e The POWER switch is on the ON position e Your WALKMAN is not connected to your computer e Your WALKMAN is not playing back music 4 Check information on the issue in the Help of the individual software 5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support web sites Details 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the iss
45. it Disconnect the USB cable after fully charging Prevent your computer from entering Sleep or Hibernation mode Your WALKMAN cannot charge the battery The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly Disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it Use the supplied USB cable e The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 3 Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F Details e Your computer is not on Turn on the computer Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation mode Cancel the computer s Sleep or Hibernation mode a Ifthe symptom that you encountered does not apply to those listed above press the RESET button of your WALKMAN Details and reconnect it to the computer by using the USB cable supplied e You have not used your WALKMAN for more than a year Depending on the conditions under which your WALKMAN is used the battery may have been deteriorated Consult your nearest Sony dealer 59 Your WALKMAN takes a long time to start e t may take time to start if many files or folders are stored While starting your WWALKMAN emits a startup sound d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 60 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Possible Causes of Symptoms gt Connection to a computer
46. mperature of between 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range it will not properly charge In such a case the OPR lamp blinks red The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times This number may vary depending on the conditions under which you use your WALKMAN The control buttons on your WALKMAN become inoperatable while connected to a computer To prevent battery deterioration charge the battery at an interval of at least every six months to a year If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WWALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Do not leave your WALKMAN connected for extended periods of time to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power Leaving your WALKMAN connected may discharge the computer s battery Disconnect your WALKMAN from the computer before you turn on restart wake up from the sleep mode or shut down the computer Heat may build up in your WALKMAN while charging This is not a malfunction When you use your WALKMAN for the first time or if you have not used your WALKMAN for a long time recharge it fully until the OPR lamp turns off When you use your
47. n ZAPPIN playback W Returning to normal playback W Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback What is ZAPPIN Playback ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips for a preset duration Normal playback JA PE gt l3 ELIO Press and hold the Bel button for longer than 1 second during normal playback 4 Zappin in ZAPPIN playback The ZAPPIN playback can be set to either Zappin short for 4 seconds or Zappin long for 15 seconds Press and hold the fell button for longer than 1 second to change to short or long ZAPPIN Short li rir ZAPPIN Long o a 47 Press the Bell button shortly during ZAPPIN playback 4 Zappin out w Normal playback 2 gt 084 2 L Starting ZAPPIN playback 1 Press and hold the fell button for longer than 1 second during normal playback The voice guidance Zappin in is heard and ZAPPIN playback starts 1 Press and hold the jg yj button for longer than 1 second Note e Ifthe most recognizable part of a song cannot be found the song is played back a point about 45 seconds from the beginning If the length of the song is less than 45 seconds the song is played back from a point somewhere before the end of the song e To find the most recognizable part of a song the song must first be analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS Transfer songs using Content Transfer which will analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Check that 12 TONE ANA
48. ngs Note a Ifthe memory is formatted all data songs etc including sample data installed at the factory bundled software installer and the User Guide will be erased Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications your computer a Be sure not to initialize format the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN using Contents list Windows Explorer If you have formatted with Windows Explorer format again using your WALKMAN a Formatting is available only while playback is paused a Ifthe OPR lamp lights up in red due to low remaining battery power charge the battery before formatting your WWALKMAN a The Content Transfer software included with your WWALKMAN will also be deleted if the memory is formatted If you need to reinstall it download Content Transfer from the customer support web sites Details a The settings of shuffle playback playlist playback ZAPPIN playback AVLS Volume Limit and volume setting also return to their defaults if the memory is formatted 1 Turn on your WALKMAN 2 Press and hold the fell button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp blinks orange quickly Release the i button The OPR lamp lights up in red 3 Press the a a or ee button within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp lights up in red The OPR lamp lights up in green and red alte
49. ns Important Information in the side bar on the left of the browser window The Quick Start Guide supplied with your WALKMAN also contains important information Contents list For information about customer support web sites see Details Troubleshooting Important Information About model names mentioned in this User Guide Depending on the country region in which you have purchased your WALKMAN some models may not be available About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player For details about the operating system see Details For details about how to use Windows Media Player or for product support refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site http support microsoft com About battery charging The battery might not be charged at time of purchase See Details for how to charge the battery d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 12 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Before Use gt How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide W Selecting a topic to display W Searching this User Guide W Returning to a previous page W Printing out a page This User Guide explains how to use each function of your WALKMAN how to change settings and h
50. ocal Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 d Go to page top 64 Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 65 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Precautions gt Warning Warning The following instructions are important for using your WALKMAN Be sure to follow the instructions below e Be sure not to short circuit the terminals of your WALKMAN with metallic objects e Do not put any foreign object in your WALKMAN Doing so may cause fire or electric shock If fire or electric shock occurs turn off your WALKMAN immediately disconnect the USB cable from your WWALKMAN and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center e Do not place your WALKMAN in fire e Do not take apart or remodel your WALKMAN Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries internal checks or repair e Do not put any heavy object on top of your WALKMAN or apply a strong shock to your WALKMAN Doing so may cause a malfunction or damage d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 66 WALK
51. ony dealer or Sony Service Center To change the USB jack cover 1 Pull the USB jack cover off to remove it 2 Push the tab A of the new USB jack cover back into the same position If the USB jack cover comes off you can put it back on by pushing it back into the same position as that shown in the right figure 2 d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 18 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Operation flow of WALKMAN gt Operation flow to transfer music Operation flow to transfer music You can use your WALKMAN to enjoy music stored on your computer Transfer music to your WALKMAN in the following ways Transferring music using Windows Media Player You can transfer music to your WALKMAN using Windows Media Player a For information on how to use Windows Media Player see the following topics Windows Media Player Details e Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Details e Transferring music using Windows Media Player Details For details about how to use Windows Media Player or for product support refer to the Help of the software or visit the following web site http support microsoft com Transferring
52. our WALKMAN may vary A portion of the memory is used for data management functions Interface USB MicroB connector Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Operating temperature 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F Power source e Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery a USB power from a computer via the supplied USB cable Charging time USB based charging Approx 1 5 hours Quick charge Approx 3 minutes charge enables up to approx 60 minutes playback Battery life continuous playback The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approx 8 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approx 8 hours Playback at AAC LC 128 kbps Approx 7 hours Playback at Linear PCM 1 411 kbps Approx 7 hours Mass Approx 32 g 1 2 oz Water resistant IPX5 IEC60529 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 78 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Specifications gt Specifications gt Contents Contents WALKMAN 1 Earbuds Size S L Supplied in pairs At purchase M size earbuds are installed USB cable 1 Holder 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Notes on Water Resistant Specifications 1 Software The software is s
53. ow to troubleshoot problems Selecting a topic to display Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes 1 Click a title 1 in the side bar on the left side of the browser window The title s topic list appears in the right pane 2 Click a topic title 2 in the list Descriptions appear in the right pane 13 Ta a FEMi 2 r T T T r r r T z z Changing the font size You can change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser Refer to the Help of your web browser for instruction on changing the font size Searching this User Guide You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic Enter the keyword in the window and click the search button 2 Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser 1 or breadcrumb trail navigation 2 to return to a page you have previously viewed la lu dQ a E Ee CIN E dir eo H mm fumm Printing out a page Click the print button 1 to print out a page you are viewing de ETH 00 4 SET ED wa ig Eh ah lt gt AL az M ENEA Baari rra 1 kl ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 15 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software
54. pping to the previous next song Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1 Press the H backward or forward button to skip to the previous next song d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 43 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Skipping to the previous next folder Getting Started law to Use resaca Skipping to the previous next folder Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1 Press and hold the fxg backward or fi forward button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next folder d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 44 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Music gt Playing Music gt Shuffle playback Shuffle playback 1 Press the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button to play songs in random order To return to normal playback press the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button again Note e During shuffle playback you cannot skip to the previous or next folder even if you press and hold the a 4 button for longer than 1 second ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 45 WALKMAN User Guide Search
55. py water shampoo chemicals water with detergent or bath agents hot spring water or seawater etc and do not pour these liquids on your WALKMAN Do not allow foreign objects such as sand or dirt to get on your WALKMAN If foreign objects get on your WALKMAN rinse them off with fresh water at room temperature or gently running tap water immediately and dry your WALKMAN using a soft dry cloth When you wash your WWALKMAN make sure that the USB jack cover is closed securely and wash it by hand without using a brush etc Do not wash your WALKMAN in a washing machine etc a Do not expose your WALKMAN to strong running water from a tap etc e Do not pour hot water directly on your WALKMAN and do not blow hot air from a hair dryer etc directly on your WALKMAN Never use your WALKMAN in high temperature locations such as in saunas or near a stove a Do not bring your WALKMAN from a cold location to a warm location suddenly Rapid temperature change causes condensation and moisture may condense inside of your WALKMAN Cleaning after use e l perspiration sand or dirt gets on your WALKMAN rinse it off with fresh water at room temperature or gently running tap water immediately When you wash your WALKMAN make sure that the USB jack cover is closed securely and wash it by hand without using a brush etc However do not expose the headphone sections to d
56. rnately each time you press the af Or rf button 4 Press the il button while the OPR lamp lights up in green The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and formatting is executed When the OPR lamp turns off formatting is completed If you press the fell button while the OPR lamp lights up in red or if 30 seconds have passed formatting will be canceled Note e When formatting is finished your WWALKMAN will reconstruct its database While that is being done you may not be able to transfer music or otherwise operate your WALKMAN d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 74 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Deleting the bundled software gt Deleting the bundled software Deleting the bundled software You can delete the bundled software from built in memory by the following procedure or format your WALKMAN If necessary copy the data to your computer as a backup before deleting the bundled software 1 Connect your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied 2 Select start My Computer or Computer WALKMAN Storage Media 3 Delete the Setup exe file d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 75 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started
57. roduct Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems A This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your l
58. s of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Deleting the bundled software 10 d Go to page top d Go to page top d Go to page top Deleting the bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 11 d Go to page top d Go to page top WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Getting Started gt Before Use gt Before first use Getting Started How to Use the Software Before first use Music Thank you for purchasing this WWALKMAN Settings This User Guide explains how to transfer music to your WALKMAN and how to use its various functions Browse this User Guide for necessary information Before you start using your WALKMAN be sure to read the section Important Information that contains important information on the use of your WALKMAN To read that section click Specificatio
59. sing the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button Details During playback of a song the next song is suddenly started Your WALKMAN performs ZAPPIN playback Return to normal playback by pressing the el button shortly Details The OPR lamp blinks red an error beep is heard and no data is played your WALKMAN cannot be turned on Details e he remaining battery power is low or insufficient Recharge the battery see Details e You are trying to play an unsupported format or DRM file 3 Transfer files in a playable format see Details If you don t need the files that cannot be 57 played delete them from your WALKMAN e Formatting your WALKMAN failed to complete or you formatted your WALKMAN on the computer gt Retry formatting your WALKMAN Details e There is no song that can be played on your WALKMAN Transfer data to your WALKMAN e There is not sufficient free space Delete any unnecessary data to increase free space 3 For details on the maximum recordable number of files or folders see Details and capacity user available capacity see Details The OPR lamp blinks red while playing back and the voice guidance EXPIRED is heard Details e The playback limitation period of the song has expired or the playback limitation count has been reached based on subscription conditions etc 3 Visit the distributor s web site from which you purchased th
60. snugly When you replace the earbuds twist them so they attach firmly on your WALKMAN to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ear If an earbud becomes damaged optional earbuds EP EX1 are available for purchase d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 29 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Getting Started gt Parts and Controls gt How to place your WALKMAN on your ears Se Getting Started le ta Use le Gone How to place your WALKMAN on your ears Music 1 Check the left QB and right 3 parts of your WALKMAN Settings 7 2 Slide the POWER switch located on the right Q part to the ON position to turn on your Troubleshooting MNALKMAN Important Information Specifications Contents list 3 Hang the neckband over the back of your ears 4 Place the headphone sections into your ears 5 Adjust your WALKMAN so it feels comfortable Note e f your WALKMAN does not feel comfortable replace the earbuds For details about how to install the earbuds see Details e Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband If you bend the neckband at the same part repeatedly it may break If it breaks a wire like metal may project from the covering and you could injure yourself If the neckband breaks stop using your WALKMAN d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 30
61. than that provided is not covered by the warranty e The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your computer For better results please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on the supplied software User created characters and some special characters may not be displayed e The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows For details on the use of your computer and operating system please refer to their respective manuals Important Information d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 70 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Important Information gt Cleaning gt Notes on cleaning Notes on cleaning a Clean your WALKMAN with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses e Should your WALKMAN become excessively dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent solution e Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as doing so may damage the surface of your WALKMAN a Be careful not to let water get into your
62. tored in the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN and includes the following items Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide User Guide etc d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 19 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Specifications gt Specifications gt System requirements System requirements e Computer IBM PC AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems 1 Windows XP Home Edition 2 Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Professional 2 Service Pack 3 or later Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Not supported by OSs other than above Compatibility mode for Windows XP included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is not supported 1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft 2 Excluding 64 bit OS versions e CPU Pentium III 450 MHz or higher for Windows XP Pentium II 800 MHz or higher for Windows Vista Pentium III 1 GHz or higher for Windows 7 a RAM 256 MB or more for Windo
63. ue consult your nearest Sony dealer Hint e No data will be deleted by resetting your WALKMAN ak Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 54 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Dealing with Troubles gt Customer support web sites Customer support web sites If you have any questions or issues with this product or would like information on items compatible with this product visit the following web sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support For customers who purchased the overseas models http www sony co jp overseas support d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 99 WALKMAN User Guide Search Top page gt Troubleshooting gt Possible Causes of Symptoms gt List of symptoms and possible causes Getting Started How to Use the Software _ _ List of symptoms and possible causes Music Settings The following topics show possible causes of and remedies for symptoms See the appropriate topi
64. ws XP 512 MB or more for Windows Vista 1 GB or more for Windows 7 32 bit versions 2 GB or more for Windows 7 64 bit versions e Hard Disk Drive 600 MB or more of available space Display Screen Resolution 800 x 600 pixels or higher recommended 1 024 x 768 or higher Colors 8 bit or higher 16 bit recommended Sound card USB port Hi Speed USB is recommended Internet Explorer 7 or later Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows Vista Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution EMD or to visit the web site We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements Not supported by the following environments Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer installed operating system Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 80
65. your WALKMAN Slide the POWER switch to the ON position to turn your WALKMAN on Turning off your WALKMAN Slide the POWER switch to the OFF position to turn your WALKMAN off Hint a When paused if there is no operation for about 30 minutes your WALKMAN automatically enters standby mode In standby mode press the fell button to resume playback of music or slide the POWER switch to the OFF position and then back to ON to turn your WALKMAN on again Note e You cannot operate your WALKMAN when it is connected to a computer d Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 21 WALKMAN User Guide Search Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page gt Getting Started gt Power Charging gt Charging the battery Charging the battery W Checking the remaining battery power W Notes on charging the battery The battery of your WALKMAN is recharged while your WALKMAN is connected to an operating computer using the USB cable supplied Charging time is approx 1 5 hours When your WALKMAN has been fully charged disconnect it from the computer OPR lamp Details While charging the OPR lamp indicates the battery charging status of your WALKMAN 8 0 Lights up in red Being charged

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