Sony NWZ-W273 User Manual

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NWZ-W273

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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your “WALKMAN.”

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WALKMAN Help guide

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Getting Started

Customer Registration Web Site

Customer registration Web site Before first use How to use this Help 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

About the Software

About the software

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Transferring Content

Media Go (Windows Only)

Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go

iTunes (Mac Only)

Transferring music by drag-and-drop using iTunes

Drag-and-Drop

Transferring music using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac

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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

Deleting Songs

Deleting songs

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Settings

Common Settings

Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))

Music Settings

Setting the play mode

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Troubleshooting

Dealing with Troubles

What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site

Possible Causes of Symptoms

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

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Important Information

Precautions

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

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”

Updating the firmware of your “WALKMAN”

Formatting your “WALKMAN”

Deleting the Supplied Software

Deleting the supplied software

License and Trademark Notice

License and trademark notice

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Specifications

Specifications Contents System requirements

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WALKMAN Help guide

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Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications

Contents list

Getting Started

Customer Registration Web Site

Customer registration Web site Before first use How to use this Help 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

About the Software

About the software

Transferring Content

Media Go (Windows Only)

Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go

iTunes (Mac Only)

Transferring music by drag-and-drop using iTunes

Drag-and-Drop

Transferring music using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac

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

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 I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site

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Possible Causes 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

Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”

Updating the firmware of your “WALKMAN”

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Formatting your “WALKMAN”

Deleting the Supplied Software

Deleting the supplied software

License and Trademark Notice

License and trademark notice

Specifications

Specifications Contents System requirements

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Customer registration Web site

Sony recommends that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support. Visit one of the following Web sites if you wish to register your Walkman.

For customers in the USA:

http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/

For customers in Canada:

http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration

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For customers in Europe:

http://walkman.sony-europe.com/usb-registration

For customers in Latin America:

http://www.sony-latin.com/registration

For customers in other countries/regions:

http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/

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Before first use

Thank you for purchasing this Walkman.

This Help guide explains how to transfer music to your Walkman and how to use its various functions. Browse this Help 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 the Walkman. To read that section, click “Important

Information” in the side bar on the left of the browser window.

The printed manuals supplied with your Walkman, such as “Quick Start Guide,” also contain important information for you. For information about customer support web sites, see [Details].

About model names mentioned in this Help guide

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

About the operating system

For details about the operating system, see [Details].

About battery charging

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

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How to use this Help guide

Selecting a topic to display Searching this Help guide Returning to a previous page Printing out a page

This Help guide explains how to use each function of your Walkman, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot problems.

Selecting a topic to 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.

Searching this Help guide

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

), and click the search button ( ).

Returning to a previous page

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

Printing out a page

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

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Water resistant specifications

Scenarios (*1) For swimming If water inside the headphones causes the sound to be muffled Cleaning after use Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to Notes on charging the battery Notes on using your Walkman Water resistant performance of this Walkman

Scenarios (*1)

You can continue using your Walkman even if it gets wet with rain or perspiration. You can use your Walkman while swimming in a pool.(*2)

(*1) Do not use your Walkman in places where inability to hear surrounding sound would be dangerous. (*2) When you use your Walkman in public or private swimming facilities, follow the rules of that facility.

For swimming

Choose the best fitting earbuds. There are different size earbuds supplied inside the box.

You may need to use different sizes on the left and right. Choose earbuds that feel quite snug if you are using them for swimming.

Fit the WALKMAN firmly.

When fitted correctly, you should be able to notice while the Walkman is not playing music that surrounding sounds will be significantly muted.

If water inside the headphones causes the sound to be muffled

Sound may become muffled if water gets inside the (A) part of the headphones.

If this happens, hold the headphones as shown and pat 5 to 10 times to remove the water.

If this does not remove the water, remove the earbuds and pat part (A) of the headphones 5 to

10 times on a dry cloth.

Cleaning after 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 the Walkman, wash it by hand without using a brush, etc. However, do not expose the headphone sections to direct strong streames of water when doing so. Do not wash the 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 the Walkman using a soft cloth, and then leave the Walkman in a well-ventilated shady place to dry. Do not dry the Walkman using hot air from a hair dryer. Doing so may cause deformation and deterioration of the water resistant performance. Because the headphone sections (A) on the second figure 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 the Walkman until it dries completely.

Wipe the moisture off your Walkman using a dry cloth. Pat the headphones dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat patting about 20 times. Put a dry cloth under the headphones, and leave your Walkman at room temperature for

about 2 or 3 hours.

Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to

Applicable fresh water, tap water, perspiration, pool water Not

applicable

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.

liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, seawater, etc.)

Notes on charging the battery

The USB cradle supplied with your Walkman is not water resistant. Before charging the battery, make sure your Walkman is not wet. If there is moisture on the Walkman, wipe it off completely, and leave the Walkman at room temperature to dry it until no moisture remains on the Walkman before you start charging.

Never use the USB cradle (supplied) with wet hands or with your Walkman

wet. Doing so may cause an electric shock, smoke emission, or a fire, etc.

Notes on using your Walkman

Do not pour hot water directly on your Walkman and do not blow hot air from a hair dryer, etc., directly on the Walkman. Never use the Walkman in high temperature locations such as in saunas or near a stove. The earbuds seal your ears. Therefore, be aware that there is a risk of damage to your ears or eardrums if strong pressure is applied to the earbuds, or the earbuds are suddenly removed from your ears. Due to this risk, do not do vigorous exercise, dive into a swimming pool, etc., while wearing your Walkman.

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)” IPX5/8 (*2), which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water. If you use your Walkman in a swimming pool, do not exceed a depth of 2 m while wearing it. Before use, be sure to read and understand the water resistant specifications completely.

(*1) 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. IPX8 (Degrees of protection against continual water submersion): Your Walkman will maintain its operability even when submersed in water to a depth of 2 m for 30 minutes.

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Operation flow to transfer music

Transferring music using Media Go (Windows only) Transferring music by drag-and-drop using iTunes (Mac only) Transferring music by drag-and-drop

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

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Transferring music using Media Go (Windows only)

You can use Media Go to import music from your CDs, etc., for transfer to your Walkman. If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can use Media Go to transfer music to the Walkman by drag-and-drop. For details on how to use Media Go, see the following topics.

Media Go [Details] Importing music from CDs using Media Go [Details] Transferring music using Media Go [Details]

Transferring music by drag-and- drop using iTunes (Mac only)

You can transfer music stored on your computer to your Walkman by drag-and-drop using iTunes. For information on how to use iTunes, see the following topics.

iTunes (Mac only) [Details] Transferring music by drag-and-drop using iTunes [Details]

Transferring music by drag-and- drop

You can directly transfer music stored on your computer by drag-and-drop. For information on how to transfer music by drag-and-drop, 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 and off

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

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(Power) button

OPR lamp Power lock switch

Turning on your “WALKMAN”

Press and hold the (Power) button ( ) for about 3 seconds. If you cannot press the (Power) button, slide the Power lock switch.

Your Walkman turns on and a startup sound will be heard. The OPR lamp ( ) blinks once every 5 seconds while your Walkman is turned on.

Turning off your “WALKMAN”

Press and hold the (Power) button ( ) for about 3 seconds. Your Walkman turns off and a shutdown sound will be heard.

The OPR lamp ( ) turns off. Slide the Power lock switch (

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When paused, if there is no operation for about 30 minutes, your Walkman automatically turns off.

Note

If you do not slide the Power lock switch to lock after you turn off your Walkman, it may start playing back due to an accidental operation. You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer.

) to lock the (Power) button.

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Charging the battery

Checking the battery charging status Checking the remaining battery power Notes on charging the battery

The battery of your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to an operating computer using the USB cradle (supplied).

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Terminals OPR lamp [Details] Terminals OPR lamp window

1. Dry the terminals of your Walkman (

2. Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle (supplied).

Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman ( in contact with each other.

3. Connect the USB plug of the USB cradle (supplied) to an operating computer.

) using a soft dry cloth.

) and the USB cradle (supplied) ( ) are

Charging starts. Make sure that the OPR lamp window ( ) on the USB cradle (supplied)

lights up in red.

Charging time is approx. 1.5 hours. When your Walkman has been fully charged, disconnect it from the computer. For a Mac computer, click the eject icon of [WALKMAN] on the sidebar of Finder to disconnect your Walkman.

Checking the battery charging status

While the battery is charging, the OPR lamp indicates the charging status of your Walkman. You can see the status of the OPR lamp through the OPR lamp window (

(supplied).

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 cradle (supplied), the battery of the Walkman will not be charged. Instead, the 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.

) on the USB cradle

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.

(*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.

Notes on charging the battery

The USB cradle (supplied) is not water resistant. Before charging the battery, make sure your Walkman is not wet. [Details] 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 cradle (supplied), the battery of the Walkman will not be charged. Instead, the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes.

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Extending the battery 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 the 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 Walkman.