Sony WALKMAN NW-WM1A Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Music Player
NW-WM1A/WM1Z
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.
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
Walkman manuals and general information
Checking the contents of the package
Using the supplied accessories
Using a leather case

Configuring the initial setup
Installing Media Go (Windows)
Installing Content Transfer (Mac)
Power/Charging
Turning the Walkman on or off
Using the HOLD switch
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
Lineup screen
Bookmark List screen
Sound quality setting screens
List of icons displayed in the information area
Adjusting the volume
Browsing the operating guide
Transferring Music
Preparing music content
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content
Using a Windows computer

Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go
Transferring content using Windows Explorer
Importing content from the Walkman to Media Go
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
Bluetooth
Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time
Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device
Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC
Configuring the Bluetooth function
Notes on the Bluetooth function
Adjusting the sound quality settings
Using USB Mass Storage mode
Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing

Restarting the Walkman
Resetting/Reformatting/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
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?
microSD Cards

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The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman.
The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card.
Media Go
Media Go cannot be installed on a computer. Installation of Media Go fails.
Media Go does not recognize the Walkman.
Playing Music
The Walkman cannot play transferred content.
A track is duplicated on the Walkman.
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.

Table Of Contents
NW-WM1A/WM1Z Help Guide i........................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
Customer registration websites 1......................................................................................................
Before first use 2...............................................................................................................................
Walkman manuals and general information 4...................................................................................
Checking the contents of the package 6...........................................................................................
Using the supplied accessories i.......................................................................................................
Using a leather case 7.................................................................................................................
Configuring the initial setup 9............................................................................................................
Installing Media Go (Windows) 10.....................................................................................................
Installing Content Transfer (Mac) 12.................................................................................................
Power/Charging ii..............................................................................................................................
Turning the Walkman on or off 13.....................................................................................................
Using the HOLD switch 14................................................................................................................
Charging the battery 16.....................................................................................................................
Extending the battery life 18..............................................................................................................
Notes on charging the battery 19......................................................................................................
Using a microSD card 21...................................................................................................................
Notes on microSD cards 23...............................................................................................................
Parts and controls 24.........................................................................................................................
Screen operations ii...........................................................................................................................
How to use the various screens on the Walkman 27..................................................................
Library screen 30.........................................................................................................................
Playback screen 32.....................................................................................................................
Lineup screen 34.........................................................................................................................
Bookmark List screen 36.............................................................................................................
Sound quality setting screens 38.................................................................................................
List of icons displayed in the information area 40..............................................................................
Adjusting the volume 42....................................................................................................................
Browsing the operating guide 44.......................................................................................................
Preparing music content 45...............................................................................................................
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content 49..................................................................................
Using a Windows computer ii............................................................................................................
Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go 51...........................................
Transferring content using Windows Explorer 55........................................................................
Importing content from the Walkman to Media Go 57.................................................................
Using a Mac computer iii...................................................................................................................
Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer 60.......................................
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Transferring content using Mac Finder 62...................................................................................
Adding lyrics information using a computer 64..................................................................................
Notes on transferring content from a computer 67............................................................................
Playing music 68...............................................................................................................................
Playback methods 70........................................................................................................................
Using [SensMe™ Channels] 72...........................................................................................................
Displaying lyrics iii.............................................................................................................................
Obtaining lyrics information 73....................................................................................................
Displaying lyrics 74......................................................................................................................
Managing playlists on the Walkman 75.............................................................................................
Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 77........................................................................................
Deleting tracks from the Walkman 79................................................................................................
Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound 80.................................................................................
Various Functions iii..........................................................................................................................
Bluetooth iii........................................................................................................................................
Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time 81..........................
Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device 84..........................................................
Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC 86.....................................................................
Configuring the Bluetooth function 88.........................................................................................
Notes on the Bluetooth function 89.............................................................................................
Adjusting the sound quality settings 90.............................................................................................
Using USB Mass Storage mode 92...................................................................................................
Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing iii............................................................................................
Restarting the Walkman 94.........................................................................................................
Resetting/Reformatting/Initializing the Walkman 95....................................................................
Formatting a microSD card 97.....................................................................................................
Version information/System updates iv.............................................................................................
Checking information on the Walkman 98...................................................................................
Updating the Walkman system software 99................................................................................
Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel 101...................................................................
Settings menu 103.............................................................................................................................
Notes on handling the Walkman 106.................................................................................................
Notes on the headphones 108..........................................................................................................
Notes on the built-in battery 109........................................................................................................
Notes on the software 110.................................................................................................................
General Information 111....................................................................................................................
Maintenance 112...............................................................................................................................
Customer support website 113..........................................................................................................
Specifications 115.............................................................................................................................
Battery life 118...................................................................................................................................
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Maximum recordable number of songs 119......................................................................................
Supported formats 120......................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iv.............................................................................................................................
System requirements 122..................................................................................................................
Power/Charging iv.............................................................................................................................
The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the
Walkman is fully charged. 124.....................................................................................................
What is the battery lifespan? 125................................................................................................
Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery myself? 126.......................................................
microSD Cards iv...............................................................................................................................
The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman. 127.................................
The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. 128.............................................................
Media Go v........................................................................................................................................
Media Go cannot be installed on a computer. Installation of Media Go fails. 129.......................
Media Go does not recognize the Walkman. 130........................................................................
Playing Music v..................................................................................................................................
The Walkman cannot play transferred content. 132....................................................................
A track is duplicated on the Walkman. 133.................................................................................
Others v.............................................................................................................................................
You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman.You have
washed the Walkman in a washing machine. 135.......................................................................
The Walkman does not work properly. 136.................................................................................
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Customer registration websites
We recommend that you register the Walkman to get better customer support.
For customers in the US:
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:
www.sony.eu/mysony
For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/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 a Walkman.
For information on laws, regulations and trademark rights, refer to “Important Information” contained in the supplied software.
To read it, install the supplied software on your computer.
Before you start using the Walkman, read the topics under [Related Topic].
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this
manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.
Before you start using the Walkman, check the following information.
Model names
Several model names appear in this [Help Guide]. Some models are not available depending on the country or region where you
purchased the Walkman.
Computer system requirements
When you connect the Walkman to a computer, check the computer system requirements.
Battery charging
The battery might be low when you use the Walkman for the first time. Charge the battery before use.
microSD cards
The following memory cards are referred to as [microSD cards] in this [Help Guide].
microSD cards
microSDHC cards
microSDXC cards
Images and illustrations
The screen images and illustrations shown in this [Help Guide] are for reference only. They may differ from the actual product or
onscreen display.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Related Topic
Walkman manuals and general information
System requirements
Charging the battery
Notes on handling the Walkman
Notes on the headphones
Notes on the built-in battery
Notes on the software
General Information
Maintenance
Customer support website
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Walkman manuals and general information
Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman.
The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions.
Basic operations.
Unique functions that require explanations.
Complicated operations that require instructions.
Help Guide
This Help Guide provides the standard operating procedures only.
How to transfer content to the Walkman.
How to use various functions.
Notes on using the Walkman.
Startup Guide (printed)
Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the Walkman.
Instruction Manual (printed)
Notes on using the Walkman
Compliance information
How to access [Important Information]
Important Information (supplied with the Walkman memory)
Information on copyrights, laws, and regulations
To read the file, install the supplied software on your computer.
Customer support website (online)
See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide].
The latest information on the Walkman
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Topic
Customer support website
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Checking the contents of the package
NW-WM1Z/WM1A (Common)
Walkman (1)
USB cable (1)
Wrist strap (1)
Startup Guide
Instruction Manual
NW-WM1Z
Leather case (1)
Note
Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman.
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Using a leather case
(Only for models supplied with a leather case)
To attach the leather case
Place the Walkman inside the leather case.
Attach the projecting parts of the leather case to the slots on the Walkman.
To remove the Walkman from the leather case
Notes on the genuine leather case
The leather case is made of natural leather. Unlike artificial leather, natural leather may have scratches, wrinkles, or vein
marks on the surface. Each leather case has different characteristics and colors.
Leather is a soft material. If you wrap the headphone cord around the leather case, it may leave dents or cord marks on the
leather case.
Before you use a cleaner, read the instructions carefully. Try the cleaner on an inconspicuous part first.
For cleaning, do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or paint thinner. Such solvents may damage the leather case. For
example, they may cause color fading, deformation, or degradation.
Moisture such as rain or sweat, or friction may cause discoloration or color transference to your clothes, etc.
Do not use or store the leather case in the following kinds of places.
Places where the leather case is exposed to direct sunlight (such as in a car).
Places with extremely high/low temperatures.
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Places with high humidity or dust.
Related Topic
Checking the contents of the package
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Configuring the initial setup
When you turn on the Walkman for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch.
You can set the following items during the initial setup.
Language
Date and time
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Hold down the button ( ) for 3 seconds until the Walkman turns on.
The initial setup wizard will launch. Confirm the message and tap .
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Select the language and tap .
2
Set date and time, and then tap .
Follow the onscreen instructions.
You can view the [Guide to High Quality Sound] screen, if you prefer.
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Installing Media Go (Windows)
Media Go is software for Windows computers. Use the latest version of Media Go.
You can use Media Go to perform the following operations.
Importing content (such as music) from CDs or online services to a computer.
Organizing and managing the content.
For example, you can create playlists.
Transferring content on a computer to the Walkman.
You can also transfer iTunes content to the Walkman via Media Go.
Confirm the system requirements before you install Media Go.
Hint
Once you install Media Go, the latest version of Media Go will be downloaded automatically. (Only when the computer is connected to the
Internet.) If an installation dialog appears, follow the onscreen instructions to install the software.
The installer may be downloaded automatically to the download folder on some web browsers.
Note
Restart the computer if you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Access the Media Go download website.
http://mediago.sony.com/
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Install Media Go.
Click to install the software. Then, follow the onscreen instructions.
When you finish the installation, Media Go will start automatically.
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Preparing music content
Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go
System requirements
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Installing Content Transfer (Mac)
Content Transfer is software for Mac computers. Use the latest version of Content Transfer. You can transfer content that you
manage with iTunes or Finder. You can simply drag-and-drop the tracks or albums to transfer them to the Walkman.
Confirm the system requirements before you install Content Transfer.
Note
Restart the computer if you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Related Topic
Preparing music content
Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer
System requirements
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Access the installer for Content Transfer for Mac.
http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/
1
Open the downloaded file.
[ContentTransfer.dmg] will be saved automatically to the download folder. The folder may open automatically.
2
Install Content Transfer.
Run [ContentTransfer.pkg]. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish the installation, will be displayed.
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