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Quick Start Guide
NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China
4-113-288-11 (1)
About the Manual
Quick Start Guide: Explains set up, enabling you to import songs to a
computer, and to transfer them to the player.
Operation Guide (PDF file): Explains advanced features of the player and
offers troubleshooting information.
Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has
problems.
Precautions: Explains important notes to prevent accidents.
To view the Operation Guide (PDF file)
1. Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.
2. Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] [Storage Media]*1- [Operation Guide] - [xxx_NWZB100.pdf*2].
*1 Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
*2 Language name is displayed in the place of “xxx.” Choose the manual of your language.
Note
You need Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader 5.0 in your computer. Adobe Reader can
be downloaded from the Internet for free.
Supplied Accessories
Please check the accessories in the package.
Headphones (1)
Operation Guide (PDF file) (1)
Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
Charging the Battery
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.
About 70 minutes
To
Fully chargedCharging
Parts and Controls
Front
Headphones
REC/STOP button
Starts/stops recording. You can record
the sound from the microphone or
the currently received FM program
(NWZ-B133F/B135F only).
VOL +/– button
BASS button
Activates the Bass function to
emphasize the low sound range.
button
Turn on the player. Turn off the
player by pressing and holding it.
Starts/pauses song playback or
pauses/restarts recording. When a
menu appears on the display, use this
button to confirm menu item.
/ button
Selects a song, album, artist, folder or
menu item. You can also skip to the
beginning of the song/album/artist/
folder, fast-forward or fast-rewind.
Rear
Power Illuminator
Illuminated by LED. The pattern of
the illumination varies by each
operation.
BACK/HOME button
Returns to the previous menu. Press
and hold this button to display the
HOME menu.
Display
Microphone
For recording sound by the player.
(Headphone) jack
RESET button
Resets the player when you press the
RESET button with a small pin, etc.
Strap hole
HOLD switch
USB cap
Remove the USB cap and connect the
USB connector of the player to a USB
connector on your computer.
Display
When playing back a song
Song title/File name indication
Displays song title or file name
currently being played back.
Playback range indication
Displays the playback range.
Playback progress bar
Displays playback progress.
Playing status indication
Displays the current play mode (:
playback, : pause, (): fastrewind (or fast-forward),
(): skip to the beginning of the
current (or next) song).
Current song number indication
Displays the song number currently
selected or being played back.
Play mode indication
Displays the current play mode icon.
If the play mode is set to “Normal,”
no icon appears.
Bass function/equalizer mode
indication
Displays whether the Bass function is
activated or which equalizer mode is
activated.
Remaining battery indication
Displays the remaining battery power.
Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on the player
Press the button to turn on the player. The player resumes the operation
from the point where you last turned off.
To turn off the player
Press and hold the button to turn off the player. “POWER OFF” appears.
About the HOME menu
The HOME menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button
of the player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to FM
radio*1, play recorded sound files, or change settings. For details, refer to the
Operation Guide (PDF file).
When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the / button to
select an item, and then press the button to confirm.
You can return to the previous menu by pressing the BACK/HOME button, and
you can return to the HOME menu by pressing and holding it.
HOME menu*
*2 The icons appear in the HOME menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted.
By pressing the / button, you can select an icon, and then press the
button to confirm.
Voice Plays/deletes recorded sound file.
Music Library Plays transferred songs on the player.
1
FM*
Settings Sets function settings of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player.
*1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only
2
Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program.
See reverse side.
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Getting Data
To enjoy audio data transferred to the player, you need to import audio data
from the Internet or audio data from CDs to your computer before using the
player. To import audio data from CDs, you need to use appropriate software
for importing.
Transferring Data
Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer.
1
Insert the USB connector fully.
Open [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] -
2
[Storage Media], and then select the folder you want to store
the audio files.
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
Drag and drop the files to the selected folder.
3
Transferable files
Music: MP3, WMA
Note
Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being
transferred will be damaged.
Playing Music
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu
1
appears.
Press the / button to select (Music Library), and
2
then press the button to confirm.
The list of “Folder” or “Artist,” etc., appears.
Press the / button to select a desired song, and then
3
press the button to confirm.
Playback starts.
To delete songs transferred to the player
Connect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio
files using Windows Explorer.
Note on formatting the player
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you
format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player. For details, refer to
“Settings” in the Operation Guide (PDF file).
The Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in flash memory of the
player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including the
Operation Guide (PDF file) will be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in
memory prior to formatting and export necessary files to the hard disk of
your computer or other device.
If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download
the Operation Guide (PDF file) from the web site mentioned in “For the latest
information,” and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.
Listening to FM Radio
You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna. Use the
player with the headphone cord extended.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu
1
appears.
Press the / button to select (Settings), and then
2
press the button to confirm.
Press the / button to select “FM Settings,” and then the
3
press the button to confirm.
Press the / button to select “FM Auto Preset,” and then
4
the press the button to confirm.
Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the
5
button to confirm.
The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high
frequency.
“COMPLETE” appears when presetting is completed, then the lowest
frequency preset station is received.
Select your desired preset number by pressing the /
6
button.
Hint
For details on FM radio operation, refer to “Listening/Recording FM Radio” in the
Operation Guide (PDF File).
(NWZ-B133F/B135F only)
Precautions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the player. Record them in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Notice for users
The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit
requires permission of the copyright holders.
Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to
problems of the player or computer.
Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not
be displayed properly on device. This is due to:
The capacity of the connected player.
The player is not functioning normally.
Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported
by the player.
License and Trademark Notice
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and R marks are not specified.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation.
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media
contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure
Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not
misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure
Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM
Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation
does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure
Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also
download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
For the latest information
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on
compatible items 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/