Sony NWZ-W262MEB User manual

Perfect for indoor or outdoor training, the wireless one-piece W-Series
MP3 player’s unique spiral form design comfortably stays put and out of
the way while you work out. No more tangled headphones. A moisture-
resistant seal keeps sweat out, while you enjoy true-to-life, deep bass
sound. So you can reach your personal best.
NWZ-W262MEB NWZ-W262 wearable Walkman® MP3 player
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• One-piece wearable music player for wire-free workouts
• Water-resistant3 design holds up during intense workouts
• Drag & drop from iTunes® (PC) or Windows® Media Player
• Includes runners audio tips & booklet by Meb Keezighi
• 3-min quick charge = up to 60-min of battery life1
• Compact design with 2 GB internal memory2
• Easy navigation of songs & folders
• Enjoy playlist compatibility (PC) and shue mode
• Crystal clear sound and deep bass
• ZAPPIN™ search plays about 4 or 15-second music clips
• USB cable, holder and S/M/L ear-buds included
Features
Wearable and Wire-free
This one-piece music player’s unique design, allows you to be wire-free, hands-free, and without
distraction whether you’re working out at the gym or playing outdoors.
Water-resistant3
The water resistant design is marine rated and rinsable aer intense workouts3. That’s no sweat.
Drag, drop and go
With a Walkman® player, you are never tied to just one music service. Just drag and drop MP3s
from iTunes® for Windows®, Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer® and enjoy. Now that’s
freedom.
Special Content
Enjoy pre-loaded audio and a Runners booklet by Olympian and NYC MarathonTM winner Meb
Keezighi with tips on running, nutrition, stretching, strategy and a list of Meb’s favorite running
songs.
Quick charge battery
Use the included USB cable to get up to 60 minutes of use on just 3 minutes of charge1. With an
impressive total battery life of up to 8 hours on a full charge1, the NWZ-W262 is ready when you
are.
Storage Capacity
The NWZ-W262 series can store hours of music thanks to the internal 2 GB memory2.
Navigate your song library
Getting around in your music is simple with the rocker switch. A quick tap changes songs and a
tap and hold changes folders while in all play mode. In playlist mode a quick tap changes songs
and a tap and hold changes the playlist.
Playlist compatible
Create your favorite playlists in iTunes® for Windows® or Windows Media Player and drag them to
the Walkman® player. Use shue mode to mix it up.

Specications
Audio
Audio Power Output 5 + 5mW
Format(s) Supported MP3 / WMA / AAC-LC / L-PCM
Audio Features
Play Mode Normal / Shue
Convenience Features
Search Features ZAPPIN™ (Short or Long)
Hardware
Headphone Type Closed, dynamic 13.5mm, dome type
Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
USB miniB
High Quality Sound
Exclusive Sony Clear Audio Technologies – Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for
deeper, richer sound.
Music to match your pace
Find the perfect music for the moment using the ZAPPIN™ search feature, allowing you to easily
navigate through your song collection by playing back main melodies.

System Requirements
IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems1:
Windows XP Home Edition2 (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Professional2 (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Not supported by OSs other than above.
Compatibility mode for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is
not supported.
1- Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microso.
2 - Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
CPU: Pentium Ⅲ 450MHz or higher for Windows XP/800MHz or higher for Windows
Vista/1GHz or higher for Windows 7
RAM: 256 MB or more
Hard Disk Drive: 380 MB or more of available space
Sound card
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Display:
Screen Resolution:800 x 600 pixels (or higher)(recommended 1,024 x 768 or higher)
Colors:8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows Vista
Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or
to visit the web site.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments:
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating
system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s) Cord Free Design
Memory
Memory Size 2 GB
User Memory Capacity (Approx.) 1.70 GB (1,825,361,101 bytes)
Power
Battery Charging (Approx)
USB-based:
1.5 Hrs (full charge)
3 Minutes (approx. 60 minutes playback)1
Battery Indicator LED Battery Life Indicator (Green/Orange/Red)
Battery Life (Approx)
MP3 @ 128kbps = 8 Hrs.
WMA @ 128 kbps = 8 Hrs.
AAC-LC @ 128 kbps = 7 Hrs.
Linear PCM @ 1411 kbps = 7 Hrs.
Power Type Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 32g (1.2 oz)

1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
2. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
3. Water-resistant certied to the IPX5 standard.
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Walkman, ZAPPIN, and the Sony logo are trademarks of
Sony. Windows is a trademark of Microso Corporation. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are
subject to change without notice. Updated: May 21, 2012
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Runners booklet by Meb Kefezighi
Earbuds (S/M/L) Supplied in pairs.
Quick Start Guide (1)
USB cable (1)
Holder (1)
Notes on Water Resistant Specications (1)