Sony WALKMAN NWZ-E374 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 on the computer.
Select [start] - [Computer] or [My 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 the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer are
installed to your computer.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the install wizard is completed, the WALKMAN Guide shortcut
appears on the desktop of your computer.
With your Walkman 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 User Guide
included in the WALKMAN Guide.
©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Contents
Please check the items in the package.
“WALKMAN” (1)
Headphones (1)
USB cable (1)
Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Software
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your Walkman, and
includes the following items:
Content Transfer
For details on how to install it, see “How to Install the Bundled Software (User
Guide included)”.
WALKMAN Guide
User Guide, etc.
About Windows Operating System and
Windows Media Player
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista
(Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows 7*1(Service Pack 1 or later), and the installed
Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 or 12.
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows
Media Player information from the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
*1[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.
How to Use your “WALKMAN”
BACK/HOME button
5-way button
OPTION/PWR/HOLD button
Charging the Battery
The battery for your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to a
running computer.
Charging...
About
2 hours
Charging
Fully-charged
Note
To prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every half a year or
every year.
Turning your “WALKMAN” On and Off
To turn on Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button.
To turn off During pause, press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD
button. POWER OFF appears, your Walkman enters standby
mode, and the screen turns off.
Hint
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu
(displayed by clicking [start]).
You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following
procedure even if you delete the [Setup.exe] file by formatting the built-in flash memory
of your Walkman. Copy the [Setup.exe] file and the [Install] folder from the [Backup]
folder of your computer to the Walkman. Then, connect the Walkman to another
computer on which you want to install the software and follow the above procedure
from step 2. The [Backup] folder can be found at
C:\Program Files*1\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E370\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 the Walkman, see “To initialize (format) your
“WALKMAN”” on the backside.
Three Ways to Transfer Music
From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player
Note
You cannot transfer contents with copyright protection since your Walkman does not
support them.
From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer
*1Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 10 or later to your Walkman.
By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer
For details on transferring music, videos or photos, 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-E373/E374/E375
Home menu
Shuffle All
FM Radio
Photos
Settings
Clock Display
Videos
Music
Now Playing
Playlists
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.
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
About volume operation (Only for
countries/areas complying with European
Directives)
An alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level] are meant to protect your
ears when you raise the volume setting beyond [14]. You can cancel the alarm and
warning by pressing any button.
Note
You can turn up the volume beyond [14] after canceling the alarm and warning.
After the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours
that the volume is set beyond [14]; when this happens, the volume is changed to the
initial setting automatically.
If the volume is set beyond [14] and you turn off the Walkman, the volume returns to
[14] automatically.
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.
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] – [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 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 the 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 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).
You cannot charge the battery when icon
appears. Charge the battery in an ambient
temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).
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 the Walkman directly to your
computer using the USB cable (supplied).
The operating system installed on the computer is not
supported by your Walkman.
To charge the Walkman, connect the Walkman to a
computer with the operating system that is
supported by the Walkman.
You have not used your Walkman for more than a
year.
Depending on the conditions under which the
Walkman is used, the battery may have been
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
[USB Connected. The
Timer and Alarm will not
function.] or [USB Cnctd.
(MTP) The Timer and
Alarm will not function.]
does not appear when
connected to the
computer with the USB
cable (supplied) (The
computer does not
recognize your Walkman).
(Continued)
The remaining battery power is insufficient.
Charge the battery by connecting your Walkman to
a running computer for at least 5 minutes.
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 the Walkman directly to your
computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Symptom Cause/Remedy
[USB Connected. The
Timer and Alarm will not
function.] or [USB
Cnctd. (MTP) The
Timer and Alarm will
not function.] does not
appear when connected
to the computer with the
USB cable (supplied)
(The computer does not
recognize your
Walkman).
The USB connector on your computer may have a
problem.
Connect your Walkman to another USB connector
on your computer.
When you use your Walkman for the first time, or
when the battery is low, it may take the Walkman
about 5 minutes 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.
[USB Connected. The Timer and Alarm will not
function.] or [USB Cnctd. (MTP) The Timer and
Alarm will not function.] may not appear on your
Walkman, depending on the software environment
that is running on your computer.
Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows
Explorer.
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 the
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 12. For details on Windows Media
Player, refer to the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
BACK/HOME button
5-way button*1
(play/pause/confirm) button
/buttons
Press /to adjust the volume during playback or FM reception
(except when displaying a list screen, such as the song list screen or
option menu, etc., or the detailed information screen).
/buttons
Headphone jack
USB connector
Connect the USB cable (supplied).
Display
OPTION/PWR/HOLD button
Press to display the option menu.
If you press and hold this button during pause, the screen turns off and your
Walkman enters stand by mode.
If you press and hold this button except during pause, all operation buttons are
disabled (HOLD function). To cancel this function, press and hold this button again.
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.
License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the User Guide (HTML document).
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-E804YLA
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. __________________________
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://esupport.sony.com/ca/
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