Sony Walkman NWZ-E383 Reference guide

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NWZ-E383/E384/E385
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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your “WALKMAN.”
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Getting Started
Customer Registration Web site
Customer registration Web site
Before Use
Before first use
How to use this Help guide
Operation flow of “WALKMAN”
Operation flow to transfer contents
Power/Charging
Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off
Charging the battery
About battery life
Initial Settings
Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
Parts and Controls
Parts and controls
About the Software
About the software
Home Menu/Option Menu
About the Home menu
How to use the Home menu
How to use the option menu
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How to Use the Software
Windows Media Player (Windows Only)
Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player
Transferring music using Windows Media Player
Media Go (Windows Only)
Importing music from CDs using Media Go
Transferring contents using Media Go
Content Transfer (Mac Only)
Transferring music using Content Transfer
Drag-and-Drop
Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac
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Music
Playing Music
Playing music
Browsing and using the music screen
Searching for songs
Playing the songs in a playlist
Playing all songs in random order
Deleting songs
Music Option Menu
Using the music option menu
Music Settings
Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]
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Videos/Photos
Watching Videos
Watching videos [Videos]
Browsing and using the video screen
Deleting videos
Video Option Menu
Using the video option menu
Video Settings
Setting the zoom function [Zoom]
Setting the display of the video screen [Display]
Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]
Viewing Photos
Viewing photos [Photos]
Browsing and using the photo screen
Playing a slide show
Deleting photos
Photo Option Menu
Using the photo option menu
Photo Settings
Photo orientation [Photo Orientation]
Setting the display of the photo screen [Display]
Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat]
Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]
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FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio
Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]
Browsing and using the FM radio screen
Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset]
Presetting broadcast stations manually
Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]
FM Radio Option Menu
Using the FM radio option menu
FM Radio Settings
Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
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Timer
Setting the Timer
About the timer
Setting the alarm [Alarm]
Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer]
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Settings
Common Settings
Displaying your “WALKMAN” information [Unit Information]
Limiting the volume [AVLS (Vol. Limit)]
Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]
Setting the screensaver type [Screensaver]
Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]
Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
Setting the date format [Date Format]
Setting the time format [Time Format]
Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings]
Formatting memory [Format]
Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
Music Settings
Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]
Video Settings
Setting the zoom function [Zoom]
Setting the display of the video screen [Display]
Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]
Photo Settings
Photo orientation [Photo Orientation]
Setting the display of the photo screen [Display]
Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat]
Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]
FM Radio Settings
Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
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Troubleshooting
To Deal with a Trouble
What can I do to solve a problem?
Customer support Web site
Possible Causes of Symptoms
Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes
Operation
Display
Power
Connection to a computer
FM Radio
Other
Messages
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Important Information
Precautions
Important product information
Warning
Caution
Notice for users
Notes on the headphones
Notes on the software
Cleaning
Notes on cleaning
Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”
Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”
License and Trademark Notice
License and trademark notice
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Getting Started
Customer Registration Web site
Customer registration Web site
Before Use
Before first use
How to use this Help guide
Operation flow of “WALKMAN”
Operation flow to transfer contents
Power/Charging
Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off
Charging the battery
About battery life
Initial Settings
Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
Parts and Controls
Parts and controls
About the Software
About the software
Home Menu/Option Menu
About the Home menu
How to use the Home menu
How to use the option menu
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How to Use the Software
Windows Media Player (Windows Only)
Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player
Transferring music using Windows Media Player
Media Go (Windows Only)
Importing music from CDs using Media Go
Transferring contents using Media Go
Content Transfer (Mac Only)
Transferring music using Content Transfer
Drag-and-Drop
Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac
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Music
Playing Music
Playing music
Browsing and using the music screen
Searching for songs
Playing the songs in a playlist
Playing all songs in random order
Deleting songs
Music Option Menu
Using the music option menu
Music Settings
Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]
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Videos/Photos
Watching Videos
Watching videos [Videos]
Browsing and using the video screen
Deleting videos
Video Option Menu
Using the video option menu
Video Settings
Setting the zoom function [Zoom]
Setting the display of the video screen [Display]
Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]
Viewing Photos
Viewing photos [Photos]
Browsing and using the photo screen
Playing a slide show
Deleting photos
Photo Option Menu
Using the photo option menu
Photo Settings
Photo orientation [Photo Orientation]
Setting the display of the photo screen [Display]
Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat]
Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]
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FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio
Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]
Browsing and using the FM radio screen
Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset]
Presetting broadcast stations manually
Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]
FM Radio Option Menu
Using the FM radio option menu
FM Radio Settings
Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
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Timer
Setting the Timer
About the timer
Setting the alarm [Alarm]
Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer]
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Settings
Common Settings
Displaying your “WALKMAN” information [Unit Information]
Limiting the volume [AVLS (Vol. Limit)]
Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]
Setting the screensaver type [Screensaver]
Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]
Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
Setting the date format [Date Format]
Setting the time format [Time Format]
Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings]
Formatting memory [Format]
Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
Music Settings
Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]
Video Settings
Setting the zoom function [Zoom]
Setting the display of the video screen [Display]
Setting the video orientation [Video Orientation]
Photo Settings
Photo orientation [Photo Orientation]
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Setting the display of the photo screen [Display]
Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat]
Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval]
FM Radio Settings
Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
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Troubleshooting
To Deal with a Trouble
What can I do to solve a problem?
Customer support Web site
Possible Causes of Symptoms
Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes
Operation
Display
Power
Connection to a computer
FM Radio
Other
Messages
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Important Information
Precautions
Important product information
Warning
Caution
Notice for users
Notes on the headphones
Notes on the software
Cleaning
Notes on cleaning
Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”
Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN”
License and Trademark Notice
License and trademark notice
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Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Contents
System requirements
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Customer registration Web site
Sony recommends that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support.
Visit one of the following Web sites if you wish to register your Walkman.
For customers in the USA:
http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration
For customers in Europe:
http://walkman.sony-europe.com/usb-registration
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/registration
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/
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Before first use
Thank you for purchasing this Walkman.
This Help guide explains how to transfer music, videos and photos to your Walkman and how to
use various functions of it. Browse this Help guide for necessary information.
Before you start using the Walkman, be sure to read “Important Information” that contains
important information on the use of the Walkman. To read it, click “Important Information” in the
side bar on the left of the browser window.
The printed manuals supplied with the Walkman, such as “Quick Start Guide,” also contain
important information for you.
For information about the customer support Web site, see [Details].
About model names mentioned in this Help guide
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased your Walkman, some models
may not be available.
About the operating system and Windows Media Player
Make sure that the operating system is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista
(*1) (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows 7 (*1) (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 8, and the
installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or
12 (Windows 7/Windows 8).
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.
For a Mac computer, make sure that the OS is Mac OS X v10.6 or later.
Not supported by OSs other than above
About battery charging
The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the
battery.
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and how to troubleshoot a problem.
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The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.
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In some languages, the search function is not available.
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Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a
page you previously viewed.
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Click the print button ( ) to print out a page you are viewing.
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