Sony Walkman NWZ-W273S, Walkman NWZ-W274S Help Manual

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NWZ-W273S/W274S

Help Guide

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

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Getting Started

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Customer Registration Web Site

Customer registration Web site

Before Use

Before first use How to use this Help Guide Using your Walkman while swimming

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

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Media Go (Windows Only)

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

Content Transfer (Mac Only)

Installing Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer

Drag-and-Drop

Transferring music using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac

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Music

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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

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Common Settings

Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))

Music Settings

Setting the play mode

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Troubleshooting

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Dealing with Troubles

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

List of symptoms and possible causes

Operation Power Connection to a computer Fitting Water resistance performance ZAPPIN

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Important Information

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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

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Specifications

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Getting Started

Customer Registration Web Site

Customer registration Web site

Before Use

Before first use How to use this Help Guide Using your Walkman while swimming

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)

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

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Content Transfer (Mac Only)

Installing Content Transfer

Transferring music using Content Transfer

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 Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume

Deleting Songs

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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

List of symptoms and possible causes

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Operation Power Connection to a computer Fitting Water resistance performance

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”

Formatting 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

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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: English

http://www.Sony.ca/Registration

French

http://www.Sony.ca/Enregistrement

For customers in Latin America:

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

For customers in Europe:

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

For customers in Asia/Oceania/Africa: English/Korean/Traditional Chinese

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

Simplified Chinese

https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do

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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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Using your Walkman while swimming

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swimming

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Notes while swimming Preparations before swimming Improving the fit If the sound becomes muffled during swimming Taking your Walkman off Maintenance 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 How the sound may be muffled while you are swimming About the differences between the two types of earbuds

To use your Walkman while swimming, note the following and fit your Walkman into your ears correctly:

Choose the size of earbuds that feel quite snug. Fit your Walkman into your ears firmly.

1. Select the appropriate earbuds.

Notes while swimming

Do not use your Walkman in places where an inability to hear surrounding sound would be dangerous. When you use your Walkman in public or private swimming facilities, follow the rules of that facility. Do not use your Walkman while swimming in a river or in the ocean.

Preparations before swimming

The standard-type earbuds ( : black/transparent) are attached when you purchase your Walkman.

For replacement, in addition to different sizes of standard-type earbuds (*1), the same sizes of Swimming earbuds ( : smoke gray) (*1) are

also supplied.

(*1) For characteristics of each type of earbuds, see “About the

differences between the two types of earbuds.”

Hole Thin film

Hint

: The standard-type earbud has an open hole. : Swimming earbud has a hole covered with a thin film to make it

difficult for water to get in.

2. Choose the best fitting earbuds (Applicable to

There are 8 different earbuds (standard-type earbuds S/M/L/LL and swimming earbuds S/M/L/LL) including the ones initially attached to your Walkman, supplied inside the box. For swimming, choose a size slightly tighter than your usual size.

Your ears may require different sized earbuds as not all ears are the same. For example: left side medium size – right side large size.

3. Attach earbuds to your Walkman (Applicable to

Install the earbuds onto the headphones so that the tip of the inner part ( ) of the earbuds fits into the position on the projection of the

headphones.

and ).

4. Fit your Walkman into your ears firmly (Applicable to and ).

Make sure that the earbuds fit straight on, not at an angle, to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ears.

Follow the procedures below and fit your Walkman into your ears firmly:

Place your Walkman so that the earbuds fit in your right and left ears

snugly.

Turn the headphones part of your Walkman clockwise-counterclockwise

to find the best position.

Note

Fit your Walkman into your ears before swimming while the earbuds and your ears are still dry. Make sure to fit your Walkman into your ears firmly so that water does not get into your ears through a gap between your ears and the headphones.

Improving the fit

Stabilizing your Walkman with the supplied

adjustment band (Applicable to

You can place your Walkman more firmly into your ears by using the supplied adjustment band.

and )

Stabilizing your Walkman with swimming goggles

(Applicable to

By stabilizing the arrow-pointed part on your Walkman with the band of your swimming goggles, you can prevent your Walkman from detaching because of water pressure.

and )

If the sound becomes muffled during swimming

Water inside your ears or headphones may cause the sound to be muffled.

Removing the water from your ears (Applicable to and )

Remove the water from your ears.

Removing the water from earbuds (Applicable to )

Remove the water from your earbuds. When you are using standard-type earbuds, remove the water as follows: Hold the headphones with their openings facing down and pat the hand holding the headphones against your wrist 5 to 10 times to remove the water as shown.

If you still cannot remove the water from earbuds

(Applicable to and )

If this does not remove the water, remove the earbuds from the headphones and pat the headphones lightly an additional 5 to 10 times on a dry cloth.

Taking your Walkman off

Gently move your Walkman up and down to take it off your ears. (Applicable to and )

Note

Removing the Walkman suddenly when the earbuds are fitted firmly in your ears may cause damage to your ears or eardrums, or the earbuds may remain in your ears.

Maintenance

Clean the earbuds and your Walkman after every use as follows. (Applicable to and )

Note

The build up of foreign substances such as earwax etc. in the headphone sections may cause deteriorated sound quality or sound loss. If there is a build up of any foreign substances on the terminals, your Walkman may not be charged or may not be recognized by your computer.

1. Wash the earbuds.

Remove the earbuds.

Wash the earbuds by hand using a mild detergent solution.

Then place a dry cloth under the headphones and leave at room

After washing the earbuds, dry them well.

2. Wash your Walkman.

Do not rub foreign substances on the mesh sheet. Doing so may push them into the headphones.

mesh sheet

Rinse the terminals and headphone sections of your Walkman with gentle running tap water.

terminals headphone sections

If the terminals are not clean, wet a soft brush such as toothbrush with water and clean the terminals.

Wipe the moisture off the terminals and surface of your Walkman using a soft dry cloth.

Pat the headphones softly against a dry cloth. Repeat patting about 20 times.

temperature for 2 to 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, salt water, 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 until no moisture remains on the Walkman before you start charging. Never use the USB cradle (supplied) with wet hands or when your Walkman is wet. Doing so may cause an electric shock, smoke emission, or a fire, etc.

Notes on using your Walkman

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 removed suddenly from your ears. Due to this risk, do not do vigorous exercise, dive into a swimming pool, etc., while wearing 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.

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

(6.5 feet) 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 , with

standard-type earbuds attached, 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 to the headphone sections. IPX8 (Degrees of protection against continual water submersion): Your Walkman, with standard-type earbuds attached, will maintain its operability even when submersed in water to a depth of 2 m for 30 minutes.

How the sound may be muffled while you are swimming

1. If the water gets into a gap between your ears and the headphones ( )

and covers the eardrum ( ), sound may become muffled.

You can prevent water penetration by using the most appropriate size of earbuds that fits your ears firmly.

2. If water accumulates in the drivers of the headphones ( ), the sound may become muffled.

You can prevent water penetration by using the Swimming earbuds supplied with your Walkman.

About the differences between the two types of earbuds

Standard-type earbuds (Applicable to ) You can use them in a wide variety of situations, even swimming.

Swimming earbuds (Applicable to ) Employing a structure that prevents water penetration inside the

headphones, Swimming earbuds allow you to enjoy music more comfortably during swimming.

Note

The sound volume is lower with Swimming earbuds than with standard-

type earbuds. Increase the volume as needed. When you replace Swimming earbuds with the standard-type earbuds, the sound becomes louder. Adjust the volume so as not to hurt your eardrums.

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Content Transfer (Mac only) [Details]

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Operation flow to transfer music

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Transferring music using Media Go (Windows only) Transferring music using Windows Media Player (Windows only) Transferring music using Content Transfer (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.

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 (Windows only) [Details] Importing music from CDs using Media Go [Details] Transferring music using Media Go [Details] Playing songs in a playlist [Details]

Transferring music using Windows Media Player (Windows only)

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 (Windows only) [Details] Playing songs in a playlist [Details]

Transferring music using Content Transfer (Mac only)

You can use Content Transfer to transfer music from your Mac computer. If you have already managed music with iTunes, you can transfer music or playlist to the Walkman by Content Transfer.

Transferring music using Content Transfer [Details]

Playing songs in a playlist [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

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

(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 ( ) to lock the (Power) button.

Hint

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.

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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).

1. Dry the terminals of your Walkman (

2. Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle.

Terminals OPR lamp [Details] Terminals OPR lamp window

) using a soft dry cloth if needed.

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