Sony NW-ZX300 Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Music Player
NW-ZX300/ZX300A
Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN®.
The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above.
This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
The following contents have been added to this “Help Guide” according to the updates of the
Walkman software version 1.10 and later.
aptX HD has been added to the compatible Bluetooth codec.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Getting Started
Customer registration websites
Before first use
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Walkman manuals and general information
Checking the contents of the package
Configuring the initial setup
Installing Music Center for PC (Windows)
Installing Content Transfer (Mac)
Power/Charging
Turning the Walkman on or off
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Charging the battery
Extending the battery life
Notes on charging the battery
microSD Cards
Using a microSD card
Notes on microSD cards
Basic Operations
Parts and controls
Screen operations
How to use the various screens on the Walkman
Library screen
Playback screen
Play Queue screen
Bookmark List screen
Sound quality setting screens
USB-DAC screen
List of icons displayed in the information area
Adjusting the volume
Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives
Browsing the operating guide
Transferring Music
Preparing music content
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Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content
Using a Windows computer
Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC
Transferring content using Windows Explorer
Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC
Using a Mac computer
Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer
Transferring content using Mac Finder
Adding lyrics information using a computer
Notes on transferring content from a computer
Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music
Playing music
Playback methods
Using [SensMe™ Channels]
Displaying lyrics
Obtaining lyrics information
Displaying lyrics
Managing playlists on the Walkman
Managing bookmarks on the Walkman
Deleting tracks from the Walkman
Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound
Various Functions
Enjoying music through a wireless connection
Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time
Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device
One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC)
Configuring the Bluetooth function
Notes on the Bluetooth function
Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function)
Adjusting the sound quality settings
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Using USB Mass Storage mode
Restarting / Formatting / Initializing
Restarting the Walkman
Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman
Formatting a microSD card
Version information/System updates
Checking information on the Walkman
Updating the Walkman system software
Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel
Settings menu
Announcement
Notes on handling the Walkman
Notes on the headphones
Notes on the built-in battery
Notes on the software
Notes on the sample data
General Information
Maintenance
Customer support website
Specifications
Specifications
Battery life
Maximum recordable number of songs
Supported formats
System requirements
Troubleshooting
Power/Charging
The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged.
What is the battery lifespan?
Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery myself?
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microSD Cards
The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman.
The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card.
Playing Music
A track is duplicated on the Walkman.
The Walkman cannot play transferred content.
Others
You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman.
You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine.
The Walkman does not work properly.
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