Sony NWZ-E375, NWZ-E374, NWZ-E373 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

How to Install the Bundled Software How to Use your “WALKMAN”

NWZ-E373/E374/E375

About the manuals

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by the User Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide. For details, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included).”

Contents

Please check the items in the package.

 “WALKMAN” (1)  Headphones (1)  USB cable (1)  Quick Start Guide (this manual)  Software  The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your Walkman, and

includes the following items:

 Content Transfer

 For details on how to install it, see “How to Install the Bundled Software (User

Guide included)”.

 WALKMAN Guide  User Guide, etc.

About Windows Operating System and Windows Media Player

Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows 7*1 (Service Pack 1 or later), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 or 12. 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 [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

Three Ways to Transfer Music

From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player

Note

You cannot transfer contents with copyright protection since your Walkman does not

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support them.

From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer

*1 Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 10 or later to your Walkman.

By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer

For details on transferring music, videos or photos, refer to the User Guide. The User Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.

How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included)

1 Connect your Walkman to your computer.

USB cable (supplied)

 Hint

You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu

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(displayed by clicking [start]).

You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following

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procedure even if you delete the [Setup.exe] file by formatting the built-in flash memory of your Walkman. Copy the [Setup.exe] file and the [Install] folder from the [Backup] folder of your computer to the Walkman. Then, connect the Walkman to another computer on which you want to install the software and follow the above procedure from step 2. The [Backup] folder can be found at C:\Program Files*1\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E370\Backup

[Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.

2 Select the following order on the computer.

Select [start] - [Computer] or [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] [Storage Media].

3 Double-click [Setup.exe].

The install wizard appears.

When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored in the

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[Storage Media] folder of your Walkman is copied to your computer for backup, and the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer are installed to your computer.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the install wizard is completed, the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears on the desktop of your computer.

With your Walkman connected to your computer, when installation

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of bundled software is completed, Content Transfer starts automatically.

What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?

The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items:  User Guide

The following contents can be viewed in your web browser.

 Details on how to use your Walkman  How to use software to transfer content to your Walkman  Troubleshooting

 Customer Registration Link  Customer Support Link  Other useful Links

Includes link information, etc., on the download site.

The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase.

 Hint

After executing [Setup.exe] you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder

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more effectively by formatting the built-in flash memory of your Walkman. To format the built-in flash memory of the Walkman, see “To initialize (format) your “WALKMAN”” on the backside.

5 Double-click (WALKMAN Guide) on the

desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.

For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the User Guide included in the WALKMAN Guide.

How to Use your “WALKMAN”

BACK/HOME button

OPTION/PWR/HOLD button

5-way button

Charging the Battery

The battery for your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to a running computer.

Charging

About

Charging...

Fully-charged

Note

To prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every half a year or

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every year.

Turning your “WALKMAN” On and Off

To turn on Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button.

To turn off During pause, press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD

button. POWER OFF appears, your Walkman enters standby mode, and the screen turns off.

2 hours

How to use the Home menu

The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The Home menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, changing settings, etc. From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5way button.

Confirm.

Return to the previous screen.

Home menu

FM Radio

Shuffle All

Photos

Music

Settings

Clock Display

Videos

Now Playing

Playlists

Parts and Controls

About volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives)

An alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level] are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond [14]. You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button.

Note

You can turn up the volume beyond [14] after canceling the alarm and warning.

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After the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours

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that the volume is set beyond [14]; when this happens, the volume is changed to the initial setting automatically.

If the volume is set beyond [14] and you turn off the Walkman, the volume returns to

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[14] automatically.

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BACK/HOME button

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5-way button*

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Headphone jack

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USB connector

Connect the USB cable (supplied).

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Display

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OPTION/PWR/HOLD button

Press to display the option menu. If you press and hold this button during pause, the screen turns off and your Walkman enters stand by mode. If you press and hold this button except during pause, all operation buttons are disabled (HOLD function). To cancel this function, press and hold this button again.

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Strap hole

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RESET button

Use a small pin, etc.

*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

 (play/pause/confirm) button

/ buttons

Press / to adjust the volume during playback or FM reception (except when displaying a list screen, such as the song list screen or option menu, etc., or the detailed information screen).

/ buttons

Troubleshooting

If your Walkman does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.

1 Find the symptoms of the issue in “Troubleshooting” in the

User Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective actions listed.

For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on the right.

2 Connect your Walkman to your computer to charge the

battery.

You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.

3 Press the RESET button with a

small pin, etc.

Before resetting your Walkman, check that no song, video, etc. is being played back. You can then reset the Walkman safely.

4 Check information on the issue

in the Help of each software.

5 Look up information on the

issue on one of the customer support Web sites.

About the customer support Web sites, see “For the latest information”.

6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

RESET button

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Your Walkman cannot charge the battery.

[USB Connected. The Timer and Alarm will not function.] or [USB Cnctd. (MTP) The Timer and Alarm will not function.] does not appear when connected to the computer with the USB cable (supplied) (The computer does not recognize your Walkman). (Continued)

The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector

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on your computer properly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.

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Use the supplied USB cable.

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The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out

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of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).

You cannot charge the battery when icon

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appears. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).

The computer is not on.

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Turn on the computer.

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Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation

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status.

Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernation

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status.

A USB hub is being used.

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Connecting your Walkman via a USB hub may not

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work. Connect the Walkman directly to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).

The operating system installed on the computer is not

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supported by your Walkman.

To charge the Walkman, connect the Walkman to a

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computer with the operating system that is supported by the Walkman.

You have not used your Walkman for more than a

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year.

Depending on the conditions under which the

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Walkman is used, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The remaining battery power is insufficient.

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Charge the battery by connecting your Walkman to

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a running computer for at least 5 minutes.

The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector

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on your computer properly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.

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Use the supplied USB cable.

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A USB hub is being used.

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Connecting your Walkman via a USB hub may not

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work. Connect the Walkman directly to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Your Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.

When double-clicking [Setup.exe] to install the bundled software, [Setup.exe] does not execute, and the Properties window opens.

The USB connector on your computer may have a

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problem.

Connect your Walkman to another USB connector

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on your computer.

When you use your Walkman for the first time, or

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when the battery is low, it may take the Walkman about 5 minutes to display the message after connected to a computer. This is not a malfunction.

The software authentication may be performed and it

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may take rather a long time. Wait for a while.

The software installation has been failed.

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Reinstall the software by using the installer. The

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imported data will remain untouched.

The computer is running another software other than

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the one used for transferring.

Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and

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reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.

[USB Connected. The Timer and Alarm will not

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function.] or [USB Cnctd. (MTP) The Timer and Alarm will not function.] may not appear on your Walkman, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer.

Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows

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Explorer.

A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.

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Connecting your Walkman via a USB hub or



extension cable may not work. Connect the Walkman directly to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).

Install the bundled software after installing Windows

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Media Player 11 or 12. For details on Windows Media Player, refer to the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/



To initialize (format) your “WALKMAN”

You can format the built-in flash memory of your Walkman. If the memory is formatted, all files including the User Guide (HTML document) will be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and then export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device beforehand.

1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home

menu appears.

2 Select [Settings] – [Common Settings] – [Format] –

[Yes] – [Yes] in this order.

Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the  button to confirm. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears.

Note

Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you

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format the built-in flash memory, format it on your Walkman.

Precautions

About the headphones

Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect your hearing.

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At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible. Avoid listening to the

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unit in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling.

As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the

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headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to you.

License and Trademark Notice

Refer to the User Guide (HTML document).

For users in France

When replacing the headphones/earphones, please refer to the model of the headphones/ earphones adapted to your unit that appears below. MDR-E804YLA

At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user’s hearing.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the back 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. __________________________

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://esupport.sony.com/ca/ 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/