Sony Walkman NWZ-A844 User manual

Quick Start Guide
How to Install the
Bundled Software
How to Use the Player
1Connect the player to your computer.
Supplied USB cable
2 Select the following order with the
computer.
Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] -
[WALKMAN] - [Storage Media].
3Double-click [Setup.exe].
The install wizard appears.
When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe]
file and [Install] folder stored in the [Storage
Media] folder of the player are copied to your
computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide
and Content Transfer are installed to your
computer.
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Supplied Items
Please check the items in the package.
Headphones (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
Audio input cable (1)
Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual) (1)
Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
Software (1)
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the
player, and includes the following items:
Content Transfer
WALKMAN Guide
Operation Guide, etc.
For details on how to install, refer to “How to Install the
Bundled Software”.
Before Connecting the Player to
Your Computer
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later),
Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7, and the
installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is
11 or later.
For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player,
refer to the Windows Media Player information from the
following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
How to Use the Player
BACK/HOME button
5-way button
OPTION/PWR OFF button
Charging the Battery
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected
to a running computer.
Charging
About
3 hours
Fully-charged
Charging...
Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on Press any button.
To turn off Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF
button.
How to use the Home menu
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/
HOME button. The Home menu is the starting point to play
audio, search for songs, changing settings, etc.
From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the
screen by using the 5-way button.
Confirm.
Returntothepreviousscreen.
Home menu
Go to video
playback screen
FM Radio
Photos
Settings
Noise Canceling
Videos
Music Go to song
playback screen
Podcasts
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide
shortcut appears on the desktop of your computer.
With the player connected to your computer,
when installation of bundled software is
completed, Content Transfer starts automatically.
5 Double-click (WALKMAN Guide) on
the desktop to start the WALKMAN
Guide.
For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the
Operation Guide included in the WALKMAN
Guide.
Hint
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from
the [start] menu (displayed by clicking [start]).
If you delete the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder in the player
by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player, copy this
data from the [Backup] folder on the computer to your player.
Then connecting the player to the computer to be installed, follow
the above procedure from step 1 to install.
The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your
computer by the default install setting.
C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-A840\Backup
What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?
The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items:
Operation Guide
The following contents can be viewed as a PDF file.
Details on how to use the player
How to use software to transfer content to the player
Troubleshooting
Customer Registration Link
Customer Support Link
Other useful Links
Includes link information, etc., on the download site.
The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of
purchase.
Hint
After executing [Setup.exe] you can use the free space in the
[Storage Media] folder more effectively by formatting the built-in
flash memory of the player. To format the built-in flash memory
of the player, see “To initialize (format) the player” on the
backside.
Three Ways to Transfer Music

From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player 11

From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer
*1Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 8.1 to the
player.

By drag-and drop using Windows Explorer
For details on transferring music, videos, photos or podcasts,
refer to the Operation Guide. The Operation Guide can be
readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.
How to Install the Bundled Software (Operation Guide included)
NWZ-A844 / A845 / A846 / A847

Parts and Controls
Symptom Cause/Remedy
When double-
clicking [Setup.
exe] to install the
bundled software,
[Setup.exe] does
not execute, and
the Properties
window opens.
Install the bundled software after
installing Windows Media Player 11 or
later. For details on Windows Media
Player, refer to the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
To initialize (format) the player
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If
the memory is formatted, all files including the Operation
Guide (PDF file) will be erased and all setting values
returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored
in memory prior to formatting, and then export any
necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other
device beforehand.
1Press and hold the BACK/HOME button
until the Home menu appears.
2Select [Settings] – [Common
Settings] – [Reset/Format] – [Format] –
[Yes] – [Yes] in this order.
Press the ///button to select the item, and then
press the button to confirm.
When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.]
appears.
Note
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows
Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format
it on the player.
Troubleshooting
If the player does not function as expected, try the following
steps to resolve the issue.
1Find the symptoms of the issue in
“Troubleshooting”in the Operation Guide
(PDF file), and try any corrective actions
listed.
For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on
the right.
2Connect the player to your computer to
charge the battery.
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the
battery.
3Press the RESET
button with a small
pin, etc.
If you press the RESET
button while operating the
player, stored data and
player settings may be lost.
4Check information on the issue in the Help
of each software.
5Look up information on the issue on one of
the customer support Web sites.
About the customer support Web sites, see “For the latest
information”.
6If the approaches listed above fail to resolve
the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The player cannot
charge the
battery.
The USB cable is not connected to a
USB connector on your computer
properly.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then
reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.
The battery is charged in an ambient
temperature out of the range of 5 °C
(41°F) to 35 °C (95°F). You cannot charge
the battery when icon appears.
Charge the battery in an ambient
temperature of 5 °C (41°F) to 35 °C
(95°F).
The computer is not on.
Turn on the computer.
Your computer has entered Sleep or
Hibernate status.
Release the computer from Sleep or
Hibernate status.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub
may not work. Connect the player to
your computer using the supplied
USB cable.
The operating system installed on the
computer is not supported by the player.
To charge the player, connect the
player to a computer with the
operating system that is supported by
the player.
[Connecting] or
[Connected USB
(MTP)] does not
appear when
connected to the
computer with
the supplied USB
cable.
The USB cable is not connected to a
USB connector on your computer
properly.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then
reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
[Connecting] or
[Connected USB
(MTP)] does not
appear when
connected to the
computer with
the supplied USB
cable.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub
may not work. Connect the player
directly to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.
The computer is running another
software other than the one used for
transferring.
Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few
minutes, and reconnect it. If the
problem persists, disconnect the USB
cable, restart the computer, and then
reconnect the USB cable.
[Connecting] or [Connected USB
(MTP)] may not appear on the player,
depending on the software environment
that is running on your computer.
Activate Windows Media Player, or
Windows Explorer.
The USB connector on your computer
may have a problem.
Connect the player to another USB
connector on your computer.
When you use the player for the first
time, or when the battery is low, it may
take the player about 30 seconds to
display the message after connected to a
computer. This is not a malfunction.
The software authentication may be
performed and it may take rather a long
time. Wait for a while.
The player
becomes unstable
while it is
connected to the
computer.
A USB hub or USB extension cable is
being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub
or extension cable may not work.
Connect the player directly to your
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
BACK/HOME button
5-way button*1
(play/pause/confirm) button
/buttons
/buttons
Headphone jack
WM-PORT jack
Connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices.
Display
VOL +*1/– button
OPTION/PWR OFF button
Press to display the option menu.
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the
screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.
HOLD switch
Strap hole
RESET button
Use a small pin, etc.
*1There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
Precautions
About the headphones
Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play
might affect your hearing.
At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible.
Avoid listening to the unit in situations where hearing must
not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling.
As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out
through the headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to
you.
Notice for customers: the following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file).
For the latest information
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would
like information on compatible items with this product, visit
the following web sites.
For customers in the USA:
http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
RESET button
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