Sony NWZ-E263, NWZ-W262 User Guide

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NWZ-W262/W263

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player.

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Ge t t ing Started

Be fore Use

Before first use How to use this User Guide Water Resistant Specifications

Opera tion flow of “WA LK M AN ”

Operation flow to transfer music

Pow e r/Cha rging

Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life

Pa rts 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 t he Softw are

About the software

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How t o U se t he Softw are

Window s Me dia Player

Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player

Cont e nt T ra nsfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer

Window s Explorer (Drag -and -Drop)

Transferring content using Windows Explorer

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Music

Playing Music

Playing music Skipping to the previous/next song Skipping to the previous/next folder Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume

De leting songs

Deleting songs

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Se t t ings

Common Settings

Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode

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Trouble shooting

De a ling wit h Troubles

What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support web sites

Possible Cause s of Sym pt oms

List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN

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Import a nt I nformation

Precautions

Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

St oring Data

Storing data

Upgra ding t he firmw are of your “WALK MAN ”

Upgrading the firmware of your “WALKMAN”

Form a tting your WALK M AN

Formatting your “WALKMAN”

De leting the bundled soft w are

Deleting the bundled software

License and Trade m ark N ot ice

License and trademark notice

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How to Use the Software

Music

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Important Information

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Cont e nts list

Ge t t ing Started

Be fore Use

Before first use How to use this User Guide Water Resistant Specifications

Opera tion flow of “WA LK M AN ”

Operation flow to transfer music

Pow e r/Cha rging

Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life

Pa rts 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 t he Softw are

About the software

How t o U se t he Softw are

Window s Me dia Player

Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player

Cont e nt T ra nsfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer

Window s 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

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Shuffle playback

Playing songs in a playlist

ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume

De leting songs

Deleting songs

Se t t ings

Common Settings

Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))

Music Setti ngs

Setting the play mode

Trouble shooting

De a ling wit h Troubles

What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support web sites

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Possible Cause s of Sym pt oms

List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN

Import a nt I nformation

Precautions

Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

St oring Data

Storing data

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Upgra ding t he firmw are of your “WALK MAN ”

Upgrading the firmware of your “WALKMAN”

Form a tting your WALK M AN

Formatting your “WALKMAN”

De leting the bundled soft w are

Deleting the bundled software

License and Trade m ark N ot ice

License and trademark notice

Specific a tions

Specifications

Specifications Contents System requirements

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Be fore first use

Thank you for purchasing this “WALKMAN.”

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 “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. For information about customer support web sites, see

About model na mes m ent ioned in this Use r Guide

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased your “WALKMAN,” some models may not be available.

About Window s operating system a nd Window s M e dia Pla yer

For details about the operating system, see 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/

[Details].

About ba t t ery cha rging

The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery.

[Details].

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How t o use t his U ser Guide

Selecting a topic to display Searching this User Guide Returning to a previous page Printing out a page

This User Guide explains how to use each function of your “WALKMAN,” how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot problems.

Se lecting a topic t o display

Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes.

1 . Click a title (

The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.

2 . Click a topic title (

) in the side bar on the left side of the browser window.

) in the list.

Descriptions appear in the right pane.

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.

Se a rching this U ser Guide

You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic. Enter the keyword in the window(

), and click the search button ( ).

Re t urning to a previous pa ge

Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a page you have previously viewed.

Printing out a pa ge

Click the print button ( ) to print out a page you are viewing.

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Wa t e r Re sistant Spe c ifications

Scenarios (*1) Water resistant performance of this “WALKMAN” Notes on charging the battery Notes on using your “WALKMAN” Cleaning after use

Sc e narios (* 1 )

You can use your “WALKMAN” while jogging or walking in the rain. You can continue to use your “WALKMAN” after perspiring. 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 “

Wa t e r re sist a nt performance of t his “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 “WALKMAN” is not completely water-tight.

(*1) The water resistant specifications are met only when the USB jack cover of your “WALKMAN” is

closed securely. Also note that the headphone sections are 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.

Cleaning after use.”

Headphone section (not water-tight) USB jack cover

Liquids t hat t he w ater re sistant pe rformanc e spe cific a t ions apply to

Applicable fresh water, tap water, perspiration

Not

liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water

applic a ble

The wate r re si st a nt pe rform a nc e of your “WALKM AN” is bas ed on our measurem e nt s unde r t he c onditions desc ribe d above. Not e t hat malfunctions as a re sult of w ate r im m ersion c a used by m is use by the c ustom er are not covered by t he w a rran ty.

with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, pool water, seawater, etc.)

Not e s on c harging t he batte ry

The USB ca ble sup plie d w ith your “WALKMAN” is not w a ter res ista nt. Be fore cha rging th e b att e ry, make sure your “WALK MAN ” is not w et .

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 location where you are using the USB cable is not wet. 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. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF). If you charge the battery in an ambient temperature out of this range, charging may stop to protect the internal circuitry of your “WALKMAN.”

Not e s on using your “WALKM AN”

The wate r re si st a nt pe rform a nc e of your “WALKM AN” is e x hibit e d only whe n the USB ja ck c ove r is c lose d secure ly. Whe n y ou u se your “WALK MAN ” in a locat ion w her e per spira t ion or wate r may come i n co nt a ct w ith your “WALK MAN ,” mak e sure t he U SB jac k cover is closed se c urel y.

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 “ Be sure that your “WALKMAN” is completely dry when you open the USB jack cover. Do not immerse your “WALKMAN” in soapy 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 “WALKMAN,” 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. Do not expose your “WALKMAN” to strong running water from a tap, etc. 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. 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” before opening the cover.

Cleaning a fte r use

If 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 direct strong streams of water

when doing so. Do not wash your “WALKMAN” in a washing machine or ultrasound bath, etc.

Do not use detergent, chemicals, or wet wipes. 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. 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 Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.

To c hange t he U SB ja c k cover

Pull the USB jack cover off to remove it. 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 (

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Opera t ion flow to t ransfe r m usic

You can use your “WALKMAN” to enjoy music stored on your computer. Transfer music to your “WALKMAN” in the following ways.

Tra nsferring music using Window s Media Pla ye r

You can transfer music to your “WALKMAN” using Windows Media Player.

For information on how to use Windows Media Player, see the following topics.

Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player [Details]

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/

Tra nsferring music using Cont e nt T ransfer

You can transfer music stored on your computer to your “WALKMAN” using Content Transfer. If you transfer music to your “WALKMAN” using Content Transfer, you can enjoy ZAPPIN playback, playback of song clips for a preset duration

[Details]

[Details].

For information on how to use Content Transfer, see the following topics.

Content Transfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer [Details]

[Details]

Tra nsferring music by drag-a nd -drop using Window s Ex plore r

You can directly transfer music stored on your computer by drag-and -drop using Windows Explorer.

For information on how to use Windows Explorer, see [Details].

Hint

For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of the individual software.

For details about supported file formats, see [Details].

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Turning your “WALKMAN ” on a nd off

Turning on your “WALKMAN” Turning off your “WALKMAN”

POWER switch

Turning on your “WALK M AN ”

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

When paused, if there is no operation for about 30 minutes, your “WALKMAN” automatically enters standby mode. In standby mode, press the

or slide the POWER switch to the OFF position and then back to ON to turn your “WALKMAN” on again.

Not e

You cannot operate your “WALKMAN” when it is connected to a computer.

button to resume playback of music

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Charging t he battery

Checking the remaining battery power 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 [Deta il s]

While charging, the OPR lamp indicates the battery charging status of your “WALKMAN.”

Lights up in red: Being charged 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

The procedure to cancel Sleep mode or Hibernation mode may vary depending on the computer. Please contact the manufacturer of your computer for details. An AC adaptor sold separately (AC-NWUM60) can charge your “WALKMAN” without a computer.

Checking the re maining bat t e ry pow e r

Remaining battery power is indicated by the OPR lamp. When the OPR lamp color changes to red, recharge the battery.

(*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

When you turn off your “WALKMAN,” the OPR lamp turns off slowly by indicating the charging status.

Not e s on c harging t he batte ry

The supplied USB cable is not water resistant. Before charging the battery, make sure your

“WALKMAN” is not wet

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC (41 ºF) to 35 ºC (95 ºF). 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 “WALKMAN” 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 “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.

[Details].

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Ex t e nding the ba t t e ry life

Turning off your “WALKMAN” manually Adjusting data format and bit rate 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.

Adjust ing 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

Turning the volum e dow n

You can save battery power by turning down the volume on your “WALKMAN.”

[Details].

Re lat e d Topics

Charging time

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