Sony Walkman NWZ-A864 User manual

Quick Start Guide
How to Install the Bundled Software
How to Use Your “WALKMAN”
1Connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer.
USB cable (supplied)
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 stored in the
[Storage Media] folder of your “WALKMAN” is copied to your
computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Media Go are
installed to your computer.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears
on the desktop of your computer.
5 Double-click (WALKMAN Guide) on the
desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.
For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the User Guide
included in the WALKMAN Guide.
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Contents
Please check the items in the package.
“WALKMAN” (1)
Headphones (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting your “WALKMAN” to the cradle (not supplied), etc.
Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Software
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and
includes the following items:
Media Go
WALKMAN Guide
User Guide, etc.
For details on how to install, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User
Guide included)”.
About Windows Operating System
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*1
(Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7*1.
*1[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.
How to Use your “WALKMAN”
HOME button
Charging the Battery
The battery of your “WALKMAN” is recharged while your “WALKMAN” is
connected to a running computer.
Charging...
About
2 hours
Charging
Fully-charged
Turning your “WALKMAN” On and Off
To turn on Press any button.
To turn off Press and hold the HOME button.
Hint
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Media Go from the [start] menu (displayed by
clicking [start]).
If you delete the [Setup.exe] file in your “WALKMAN” by formatting the built-in flash
memory of your “WALKMAN,” copy [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from the
[Backup] folder on the computer to your “WALKMAN.” Connect your “WALKMAN”
to the computer on which to install, and follow the above procedure from step 1 to
install. After installing, delete [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from your
“WALKMAN.”
The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your computer by the default
install setting.
C:\Program Files*1\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-A860\Backup
*1[Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.
What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?
The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items:
User Guide
The following contents can be viewed in your web browser.
Details on how to use your “WALKMAN”
How to use software to transfer content to your “WALKMAN”
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 your “WALKMAN.” To
format the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” see “To initialize (format) your
“WALKMAN”” on the backside.
Transferring Music
From CDs, etc., using Media Go
Media Go supports data transfer from iTunes 10 to your “WALKMAN.”
By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer
Note
Media Go does not support contents that use digital rights management
technology (“WM-DRM”) for Windows Media. If you transfer “WM-DRM”
contents, use Windows Media Player. Refer to “Specifications” - “Specifications” -
“Supported file format” in the User Guide (HTML document) to check if your
“WALKMAN” support “WM-DRM” contents.
For details on transferring music, videos, photos or podcasts, refer to the User
Guide. The User Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.
How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included)
NWZ-A864/A865/A866/A867
Home menu
SensMe™ Channels
FM Radio
Photos
Settings
Voice Recording
Videos
Music
Go to song
playback screen
Podcasts
Playlists Bluetooth
How to use the Home menu
The Home menu appears when you press the 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 touch screen
operations.
Tap an icon, item, control button, etc., on the screen to operate your “WALKMAN.”
Also, drag up or down to scroll through a list, and flick to scroll quickly through a
list or thumbnails.
Tapping toselect Draggingtoscroll Flickingtoscroll quickly
About the manuals
In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by the User
Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide.
For details, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide
included).”

Parts and Controls
To initialize (format) your“WALKMAN”
You can format the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN.” If the
memory is formatted, all files including the User Guide (HTML document)
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 the HOME button to display the Home menu.
2Select [Settings] – [Common Settings] – [Reset/
Format] – [Format] – [Yes] – [Yes] in this order.
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 your “WALKMAN.”
Troubleshooting
If your “WALKMAN” does not function as expected, try the following steps to
resolve the issue.
1Find the symptoms of the issue in“Troubleshooting” in the
User Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective
actions listed.
For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on the right.
2Connect your“WALKMAN”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.
Before resetting your “WALKMAN,” check
that no song, video, etc. is being played back.
You can then reset your “WALKMAN” safely.
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
Your “WALKMAN”
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 the 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 Hibernation
status.
Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernation
status.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub may
not work. Connect your “WALKMAN” to your
computer using the USB cable (supplied).
The operating system installed on the computer is not
supported by your “WALKMAN.”
To charge your “WALKMAN,” connect your
“WALKMAN” to a computer with the operating
system that is supported by your “WALKMAN.”
You have not used your “WALKMAN” for more than
a year.
Depending on the conditions under which your
“WALKMAN” is used, the battery may have been
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
[Connected USB. The
player cannot be
operated.] or [Connected
USB (MTP). The player
cannot be operated.]
does not appear when
connected to the
computer with the USB
cable (supplied) (The
computer does not
recognize your
“WALKMAN”).
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.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub may
not work. Connect your “WALKMAN” directly to
your computer using the USB cable (supplied).
The USB connector on your computer may have a
problem.
Connect your “WALKMAN” to another USB
connector on your computer.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
[Connected USB. The
player cannot be
operated.] or [Connected
USB (MTP). The player
cannot be operated.]
does not appear when
connected to the
computer with the USB
cable (supplied) (The
computer does not
recognize your
“WALKMAN”).
(Continued)
When you use your “WALKMAN” for the first time,
or when the battery is low, it may take your
“WALKMAN” 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 software installation has been failed.
Reinstall the software by using the installer. The
imported data will remain untouched.
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.
Your “WALKMAN”
becomes unstable while
it is connected to the
computer.
A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.
Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub or
extension cable may not work. Connect your
“WALKMAN” directly to your computer using the
USB cable (supplied).
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/
Touch screen
Touch (tap) an icon, item, control button, etc., on the screen to operate your
“WALKMAN.”
Microphone
Use to make voice recordings.
HOME button
Press to display the Home menu.
Press and hold to place your “WALKMAN” into standby mode.
Headphone jack
WM-PORT jack
Connect the USB cable (supplied), or peripheral devices (not supplied).
/buttons
Bluetooth indicator
VOL +*1/– button
HOLD switch
*1button
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.
License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the User Guide (HTML document).
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Rated current consumption 500 mA
For users in France
When replacing the headphones/earphones, please refer to the model of the headphones/
earphones adapted to your unit that appears below.
MDR-EX0300
At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can
damage the user’s hearing.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record
them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________________
Serial No. ________________________
RESET button
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Norway
Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius
of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund, Svalbard.
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/