Sony Walkman NWZ-E453 User manual

Quick Start Guide
How to Install the Bundled Software
How to Use the Player
1Connect the player 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 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.
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 User Guide
included in the WALKMAN Guide.
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Supplied Items
Please check the items in the package.
Headphones (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the cradle (not supplied), etc.
Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Software
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the
following items:
Content Transfer
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 and
Windows Media Player
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, and the installed Windows Media Player
version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7).
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 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
Charging
Fully-charged
Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on Press any button.
To turn off Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF
button.
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-E450\Backup
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 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
From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer
*1Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 9.0 to the player.
By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer
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.
About Media Go software
If you are using Media Go with your PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) or Sony Ericsson
mobile phone, you can transfer data from Media Go to the player if you have
updated Media Go to the latest version (version 1.5 or later).
How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included)
NWZ-E453/E454/E455
Home menu
SensMe™ Channels
FM Radio
Photos
Settings
Voice Recording
Videos
Music
Go to song
playback screen
Podcasts
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
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 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 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
User Guide (HTML document), 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 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 the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player to your computer using
the USB cable (supplied).
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.
You have not used the player for more than a year.
Depending on the conditions under which your
player 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 the player).
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 the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player directly to your computer
using the USB cable (supplied).
The USB connector on your computer may have a
problem.
Connect the player 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 the player).
(Continued)
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 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.
[Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] or
[Connected USB (MTP). The player cannot be
operated.] 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 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 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
/buttons
Headphone jack
WM-PORT jack
Connect the USB cable (supplied), or peripheral devices (not supplied).
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
Microphone
Use to make voice recordings.
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).
RESET button
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/