Sony Walkman NWZ-E374RED User Manual

WALKMAN User Guide

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NWZ-E373/E374/E375

User Guide

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

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Getting Started

Before Use

Before first use How to use this User Guide

Operation flow of “WALKMAN”

What you can do with “WALKMAN” Operation flow to enjoy music Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos

Power/Charging

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

Initial Settings

Selecting the display language [Language Settings] Setting the current time [Set Date -Time]

Parts and Controls

Parts and controls

About the Software

About the software

Home Menu/Option Menu

About the Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu

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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 Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer

Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop)

Transferring music using Windows Explorer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer

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Music

Playing Music

Playing music Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Playing the songs in a playlist Playing all songs in random order Deleting songs

Music Option Menu

Using the music option menu

Music Settings

Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

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Videos/Photos

Watching Videos

Watching videos [Videos] Browsing and using the video screen Deleting videos

Video Option Menu

Using the video option menu

Video Settings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Setting the display of the video screen [Display] Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]

Viewing Photos

Viewing photos [Photos] Browsing and using the photo screen Playing a slide show Deleting photos

Photo Option Menu

Using the photo option menu

Photo Settings

Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]

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FM Radio

Listening to FM Radio

Listening to FM radio [FM Radio] Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]

FM Radio Option Menu

Using the FM radio option menu

FM Radio Settings

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

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Timer

Setting the Timer

About the timer Setting the alarm [Alarm] Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer]

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Settings

Common Settings

Displaying your “WALKMAN” information [Unit Information] Limiting the volume [AVLS (Vol. Limit)] Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] Setting the screensaver type [Screensaver] Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness] Setting the current time [Set Date -Time] Setting the date format [Date Format] Setting the time format [Time Format] Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings] Formatting memory [Format] Selecting the display language [Language Settings]

Music Settings

Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Video Settings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Setting the display of the video screen [Display] Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]

Photo Settings

Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]

FM Radio Settings

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

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Troubleshooting

To Deal with a Trouble

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

Possible Causes of Symptoms

Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Display Power Connection to a computer FM Radio Other Messages

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Important Information

Precautions

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

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

Storing Data

Storing data

Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”

License and Trademark Notice

License and trademark notice

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Specifications

Specifications Contents System requirements

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Getting Started

Before Use

Before first use How to use this User Guide

Operation flow of “WALKMAN”

What you can do with “WALKMAN” Operation flow to enjoy music Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos

Power/Charging

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

Initial Settings

Selecting the display language [Language Settings] Setting the current time [Set Date -Time]

Parts and Controls

Parts and controls

About the Software

About the software

Home Menu/Option Menu

About the Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu

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 Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer

Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop)

Transferring music using Windows Explorer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer

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Music

Playing Music

Playing music Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Playing the songs in a playlist Playing all songs in random order Deleting songs

Music Option Menu

Using the music option menu

Music Settings

Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Videos/Photos

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Watching Videos

Watching videos [Videos] Browsing and using the video screen Deleting videos

Video Option Menu

Using the video option menu

Video Settings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Setting the display of the video screen [Display] Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]

Viewing Photos

Viewing photos [Photos] Browsing and using the photo screen Playing a slide show Deleting photos

Photo Option Menu

Using the photo option menu

Photo Settings

Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]

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FM Radio

Listening to FM Radio

Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]

Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]

FM Radio Option Menu

Using the FM radio option menu

FM Radio Settings

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

Timer

Setting the Timer

About the timer Setting the alarm [Alarm] Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer]

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Settings

Common Settings

Music Settings

Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]

Video Settings

Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Setting the display of the video screen [Display] Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]

Photo Settings

Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat]

Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]

FM Radio Settings

Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]

Troubleshooting

To Deal with a Trouble

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

Possible Causes of Symptoms

Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Display Power Connection to a computer FM Radio Other Messages

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Important Information

Precautions

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

Cleaning

Notes on cleaning

Storing Data

Storing data

Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”

License and Trademark Notice

License and trademark notice

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Specifications

Specifications Contents System requirements

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Before first use

Thank you for purchasing this Walkman.

This User Guide explains how to transfer music, videos and photos to your Walkman and how to use various functions of it. Browse this User Guide for necessary information. Before you start using the Walkman, be sure to read “Important Information” that contains important information on the use of the Walkman. To read it, click “Important Information” in the side bar on the left of the browser window. The printed manuals supplied with the Walkman, such as “Quick Start Guide,” also contain important information for you. For information about the customer support Web site, see [Details].

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

Make sure that the operating system is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows 7 (*1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7). 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.

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 User 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 a problem.

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 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. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.

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 ( ).

Note

In some languages, the search function is not available.

Returning to a previous page

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

Printing out a page

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

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“WALKMAN”

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What you can do with “WALKMAN”

Enjoying music, videos and photos transferred from a computer

Your Walkman incorporates various functions. This page introduces some of its major features to you. You need to transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the Walkman to enjoy them.

Enjoying music, videos and photos transferred from a computer

To enjoy music, videos or photos, use bundled software (Content Transfer) or supported software (Windows Media Player) to transfer them from a computer to your Walkman. For how to install the bundled software, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”

Music

There are several ways to transfer music to your Walkman. See [Details] for how to transfer your favorite songs to the Walkman After transferring, see [Details] for how to play them back.

Videos/ Photos

There are several ways to transfer videos or photos to your Walkman. See [Details] for how to transfer them to the Walkman. After transferring, see [Details] for how to watch videos, or

[Details] for how to view photos.

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Operation flow to enjoy music

You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to your Walkman and playing back. There are various ways to obtain music files, such as importing from CDs, purchasing at online music stores, downloading from the Internet, and so on. Be careful that your Walkman can play back music files in supported formats only. Also, copyright protected music files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. Once you have music files on your computer, you are ready to transfer them to the Walkman. You can transfer music to the Walkman in the following three ways.

Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media Player

You can import music from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to your Walkman using Windows Media Player.

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

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

Transferring music from iTunes, etc., using Content Transfer

If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to your Walkman using Content Transfer.

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

Content Transfer [Details] 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.

For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.

Transferring music using Windows Explorer [Details]

Hint

For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. Your Walkman does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of Walkman). For your Walkman, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage. The maximum number of files per folder in the [MUSIC] folder is 4,000.

Note

During data transfer between your Walkman and a computer, [Do not disconnect.] appears on the screen of the Walkman. While [Do not disconnect.] is displayed, do not disconnect the USB cable. Otherwise, the data being transferred or the data stored in the Walkman may be damaged. Do not leave your Walkman connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, since the Walkman may discharge the computer’s battery. If you turn on or restart the computer while your Walkman is connected to the computer, the Walkman may malfunction. In this case, press the RESET button of the Walkman to reset it

[Details]. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before turning on or restarting the

computer.

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Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos

You need to have video/photo episode files on your computer before transferring them to your Walkman and playing back. You can import videos from recorded videos or download from the Internet, etc. You can import photos from a digital camera or download from the Internet, etc. Be careful that your Walkman can play back files in supported formats only. Also, copyright protected files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. Once you have video/photo files on your computer, you are ready to transfer them to the Walkman. You can transfer video/photo files to the Walkman in the following three ways.

Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer

You can transfer videos/photos stored on your computer to your Walkman using Content Transfer.

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

Content Transfer [Details] Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer [Details]

Transferring videos/photos by drag-and- drop using Windows Explorer

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

For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.

Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer [Details]

Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player

You can transfer videos/photos managed with Windows Media Player to your Walkman. 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/

Also, see the following topic.

Windows Media Player [Details]

Hint

For detailed information on how to import videos/photos, refer to the Help of each software.

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

The maximum number of files per folder in the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] or [DCIM] folder is 4,000.

Note

Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to your Walkman.

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Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off

To turn on your “WALKMAN” To turn off your “WALKMAN”

OPTION/PWR/HOLD button

To turn on your “WALKMAN”

Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to turn your Walkman on.

To turn off your “WALKMAN”

During pause, press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button [Details]. [POWER OFF] appears, your Walkman enters standby mode, and the screen turns off.

Hint

Set the date and time on your Walkman before using it [Details]. During pause, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes, your Walkman automatically enters standby mode, and the screen turns off. In standby mode, press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to turn on the screen again. While your Walkman is in standby mode, if there is no operation for about 4 hours, the Walkman completely turns off automatically.

Note

You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable before operating the Walkman. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen. Your Walkman consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the Walkman might unexpectedly turn off completely, depending on the power remaining in the battery.

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Charging the battery

About the battery indicator

The battery of your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to a running computer. When you connect your Walkman to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied).

Display When charging the battery, you can check the battery charging status.

Battery charging status on the display

Status Description

Charging (*1) Charging is completed (*1).

Blank screen The battery is not being charged (*2).

(*1) Charging time is approx. 2 hours. When charging is completed, disconnect your Walkman from the

USB connector of your computer.

(*2) If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, the screen of

your Walkman may turn off. In this case, the Walkman consumes battery power.

Hint

Depending on the computer, changing the settings of the Sleep or Hibernation mode varies. Refer to the manufacturer. 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 battery charge indicator displays

Note

When charging by the optional AC power adaptor, soon after charging is completed and

is displayed, the screen turns off. Press any button, or disconnect the AC power

adaptor to return to the normal screen.

About the battery indicator

The battery indicator in the information area shows the remaining battery charge.

As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If [LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.] appears, you cannot use your Walkman. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. See [Details] on battery duration.

Note

If you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the Walkman, or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the Walkman for about 5 minutes, after which it should start operating normally again. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF). If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the

icon may appear, and charging cannot be performed. 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 battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge. [Do not disconnect.] appears in the display while the computer accesses your Walkman. During this time, do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied); otherwise, data being transferred (or data already in the Walkman) may be damaged. The control buttons on your Walkman become inoperative while it is connected to a computer. To prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every half a year or every year. Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with proper operation of your Walkman. We do not guarantee battery recharging using a personally assembled/modified computer. 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 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 to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, since the Walkman may discharge the computer’s battery. While your Walkman is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the Walkman to malfunction. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before performing these operations. Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging. This is not a malfunction. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen.

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About battery life

Turn off your “WALKMAN” manually Longer battery life settings Adjust data format and bit rate

By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life.

Turn off your “WALKMAN” manually

If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button during pause, your Walkman enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about 4 hours, the Walkman turns completely off automatically.

Longer battery life settings

The following settings are effective for extending the battery life of your Walkman.

Reduce the [Brightness] setting value. Set [Type] of [Screensaver] to [Blank].

Set [Equalizer], [Clear Stereo] and [Dynamic Normalizer] to [None] or [Off]. See [Details] for details on the effect of setting changes, default settings, and battery life measurement conditions.

Adjust data format and bit rate

Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see [Details].