Sony NWZ-B183? NWZ-B183F Help Manual Download Page 145

Digital Music Player

NWZ-B183/B183F

I want to backup the content such as music saved on my Walkman.

Connect to a computer and copy the files onto the computer.

Related Topic

Transferring content using Explorer

Notes on use

4-529-726-11(1)

Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation

Help Guide

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for NWZ-B183? NWZ-B183F

Page 1: ...his manual when you have troubles or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN Getting Started Basic Operations Transferring Content Music FM Radio Settings Announcement Specifications Troubleshooting Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...Q A How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation List of Topics ...

Page 3: ...he battery life 68 Notes on charging the battery 69 Initial Settings 25 Selecting the display language 70 Basic Operations 3 Home Menu 26 How to use the Home menu 71 Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer 27 Connecting to a computer via USB 73 Notes on USB connection 74 Initializing Updating 28 Resetting your Walkman 75 Resetting to the factory settings 76 Formatting memory 77 Updating the firmw...

Page 4: ...omizing sound quality settings 98 Presetting your equalizer settings 99 FM Radio 6 Listening to FM Radio 35 Listening to FM radio 100 Browsing the FM radio screen 102 FM radio operations 103 Presetting broadcast stations automatically 105 Presetting broadcast stations manually 106 Deleting preset broadcast stations 107 FM Radio Settings 36 Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity 108 Presetting broa...

Page 5: ...Format 43 Resetting to the factory settings 76 Formatting memory 77 Announcement 8 Precautions 44 Warning 118 Caution 119 Notice for users 121 Notes on headphones 122 Notes on the software 123 Customer Support Website 45 Customer support website 124 Specifications 9 Specifications 46 Specifications 125 Battery life 127 Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx 128 Maximum recordable time ...

Page 6: ... 146 Sound is interrupted or skips 147 Power 50 Cannot charge the Walkman 148 What is the battery life of the built in rechargeable battery 149 The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced 150 The battery duration is short 151 What is the standard battery duration 152 How long does it take to charge the battery 153 Connection to a Computer 51 The computer does not recognize your Walkman 154 Even ...

Page 7: ...ord 165 The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time 166 A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted 167 FM Radio 54 Cannot hear FM radio broadcasts 168 There is a lot of noise in the FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor 169 Other 55 Your Walkman gets warm 170 How to Use 12 TOC 5 ...

Page 8: ...83 B183F Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Enjoying Using Your Walkman Parts and Controls Power Charging Initial Settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 1 ...

Page 9: ...tal Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Basic Operations Home Menu Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Initializing Updating Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2 ...

Page 10: ...WZ B183 B183F Transferring Content Importing Content to the Software Transferring Content to Your Walkman Deleting Content from Your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 ...

Page 11: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Music Playing Music Deleting Songs Music Settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4 ...

Page 12: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F FM Radio Listening to FM Radio FM Radio Settings FM Radio Recording Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 5 ...

Page 13: ...c Player NWZ B183 B183F Settings Music Settings FM Radio Settings Common Settings Unit Information Language Settings Reset Format Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 6 ...

Page 14: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Announcement Precautions Customer Support Website Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7 ...

Page 15: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Specifications Specifications Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8 ...

Page 16: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 9 ...

Page 17: ...er NWZ B183 B183F Q A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Displaying Playing Deleting Content Recordings FM Radio Other Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 10 ...

Page 18: ...arts and controls Power Charging Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the HOLD switch Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Initial Settings Selecting the display language Basic Operations Home Menu How to use the Home menu Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Connecting to a computer via USB Notes on USB connection Initializing Updating Rese...

Page 19: ... Only for countries areas complying with European and Korean Directives Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Deleting Songs Deleting songs Music Settings Shuffle playback Repeat playback Bass Boost settings Customizing sound quality settings Presetting your equalizer settings FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio Browsing the FM radio screen FM radio operatio...

Page 20: ...g the volume Setting the operation sound Setting the screen off timer Adjusting the screen brightness Unit Information Displaying your Walkman information Language Settings Selecting the display language Reset Format Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Announcement Precautions Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on headphones Notes on the software Customer Support Website Custom...

Page 21: ...Maximum recordable time Approx Supported formats System requirements Contents Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 14 ...

Page 22: ...an An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed Sound There is no sound The content such as music suddenly stops during playback Noise is generated Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up Sound can only be heard from one side of the headphones Sound is interrupted or skips Power Cannot charge the Walkman What is the b...

Page 23: ...known is displayed for the album name or artist name Cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions Recordings The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted Cannot record The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted FM Radio Ca...

Page 24: ...test version Google Chrome latest version For viewing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad JavaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing convenience If JavaScript is disabled in y...

Page 25: ...owser to allow cookies Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers usage of this content while preserving anonymity Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 26: ...WZ B183 B183F Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 19 ...

Page 27: ...re to read this manual before you use your Walkman for the first time Walkman instruction manuals There are a wide variety of instruction manuals available in addition to this Help Guide Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 20 ...

Page 28: ...man after purchase in three simple steps Charging the battery transferring music and then playing back the music Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Your Walkman can do more than simply play back music Get to know more about the many ways you can enjoy using the Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 21 ...

Page 29: ...WZ B183 B183F Parts and Controls Parts and controls This section introduces the functions of buttons jacks and other parts of your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 22 ...

Page 30: ...rom being pressed and operated accidentally Charging the battery Connect your Walkman to a computer that is turned on and running to charge the battery Extending the battery life This section introduces various ways to reduce battery consumption such as frequently turning the power off and changing various settings Notes on charging the battery This section contains various notes about charging yo...

Page 31: ...er NWZ B183 B183F Initial Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 24 ...

Page 32: ... B183F Home Menu How to use the Home menu This section explains the basic operations of the Home menu which is the starting point of each function Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 25 ...

Page 33: ...er Connecting to a computer via USB Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or exchange data Notes on USB connection This section contains notes on the USB connection Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 26 ...

Page 34: ...ting to the factory settings Reset your Walkman to the default settings Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory Updating the firmware of your Walkman Add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest firmware Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 27 ...

Page 35: ... Importing Content to the Software Importing music from media using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to import music from your CDs Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 28 ...

Page 36: ...ferring content using Explorer Use drag and drop in Windows Explorer to directly transfer content such as music to your Walkman Notes for transferring content from your computer When transferring files and folders to your Walkman by drag and drop you need to make sure that the default folder names remain unchanged and the hierarchy is correct Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corpora...

Page 37: ... Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer You can use Windows Explorer to delete content such as music stored on your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 30 ...

Page 38: ... and Korean Directives An alarm beep and a warning Check the volume level are meant to protect your ears when you turn the volume up to a level which is harmful for your ears for the first time You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button Browsing the music playback screen See how to browse the information on the music playback screen Music playback operations Use various operations...

Page 39: ...usic Player NWZ B183 B183F Deleting Songs Deleting songs Use a computer to delete songs previously transferred to your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 32 ...

Page 40: ...edly Bass Boost settings You can increase the level of the bass low sound range Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the values of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 33 ...

Page 41: ...ency or preset number on the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset receivable FM broadcast stations Deleting preset broadcast stations You can delete preset FM broadcast stations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright...

Page 42: ... the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 35 ...

Page 43: ...ord FM radio programs on your Walkman Playing FM radio recordings You can play recorded FM radio programs on your Walkman Deleting FM radio recordings You can delete recorded FM radio programs from your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 36 ...

Page 44: ...edly Bass Boost settings You can increase the level of the bass low sound range Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the values of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 37 ...

Page 45: ... the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 38 ...

Page 46: ...Walkman Setting the screen off timer You can set the time after which the screen is turned off when there are no operations You can preserve battery power by setting this to a shorter time Adjusting the screen brightness You can set the screen brightness to one of 5 levels You can preserve battery power by setting this to a lower level Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation He...

Page 47: ... B183 B183F Unit Information Displaying your Walkman information View information on your Walkman such as the model name and software version Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 40 ...

Page 48: ...er NWZ B183 B183F Language Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 41 ...

Page 49: ...Format Resetting to the factory settings Reset your Walkman to the default settings Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 42 ...

Page 50: ...s Caution Important information for using your Walkman is explained Notice for users Important notices for users are explained Notes on headphones Important notes for the headphones are explained Notes on the software Important notes for the software are explained Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 43 ...

Page 51: ... Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman or if you would like information on compatible accessories etc Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44 ...

Page 52: ...mum recordable number of songs and time are explained Maximum recordable time Approx The maximum recordable time are explained Supported formats The file formats that are supported by your Walkman are explained System requirements Details on the system requirements needed to use your Walkman the operating system version and memory size etc are shown Contents A list of accessories and manuals suppl...

Page 53: ...ur Walkman does not function as expected or if a problem occurs during operation Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman or if you would like information on compatible accessories etc Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 46 ...

Page 54: ... longer before it turns off automatically A drink water coffee etc was spilled on your Walkman or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine I want to backup the content such as music saved on my Walkman I want to find the product name model name of my Walkman An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H...

Page 55: ... during playback Noise is generated Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up Sound can only be heard from one side of the headphones Sound is interrupted or skips Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 48 ...

Page 56: ...life of the built in rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced The battery duration is short What is the standard battery duration How long does it take to charge the battery Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 49 ...

Page 57: ...ecting USB remains displayed on your Walkman screen Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman Only a small amount of content such as music can be transferred to your Walkman Your Walkman becomes unstable when it is connected to the computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 50 ...

Page 58: ...ansferred to your Walkman Songs are not played back in the expected order is displayed in the screen Unknown is displayed for the album name or artist name Cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 51 ...

Page 59: ...though files are deleted Cannot record The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 52 ...

Page 60: ...WZ B183 B183F FM Radio Cannot hear FM radio broadcasts There is a lot of noise in the FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 53 ...

Page 61: ...Digital Music Player NWZ B183 B183F Other Your Walkman gets warm Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 54 ...

Page 62: ...h http www Sony ca Registration French http www Sony ca Enregistrement For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com registration For customers in Europe http walkman sony europe com usb registration For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English Korean Traditional Chinese http www sony asia com dmpwalkman register Simplified Chinese https www sonystyle com cn b2c_sony b2c produ...

Page 63: ...l other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified 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 Computer system requirements when connecting the Walkman See the System requirements for...

Page 64: ...all the supplied software provided only in some languages Help Guide You are currently viewing the Help Guide This contains information such as explanations of Walkman operations and software Important Information Contains information on trademark rights laws and regulations You can read it by installing the supplied software on your computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corpora...

Page 65: ...man via a USB connection to a computer that is turned on and running 2 Import music to your computer and transfer the music to your Walkman For Windows users You can transfer music by drag and drop directly from Windows Explorer to your Walkman 3 Enjoy your music Connect the headphones unlock the HOLD function and turn on your Walkman Then simply select the music you want to listen to to start pla...

Page 66: ...han simply play back music Get to know more about the many ways you can enjoy using the Walkman Listening to FM radio You can enjoy listening to FM radio on your Walkman NWZ B183F only Related Topic Listening to FM radio Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 59 ...

Page 67: ...n is connected to the computer via USB you cannot reset the Walkman 3 VOL 1 buttons Press to adjust the volume 4 BACK HOME button Press to go up one list screen level or to return to the previous menu Press and hold to display the Home menu 5 Display 6 1 button Executes the desired items Starts pauses music playback or pauses restarts recording 7 button Press to select a menu item start fast rewin...

Page 68: ... to avoid accidental operation while carrying your Walkman 1 There is a tactile dot to help with button operations Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off How to use the Home menu Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 61 ...

Page 69: ... button Hint If your Walkman is not operated the screen will be turned off To turn on the screen press the button If there is no operation for an extended period your Walkman will be turned off automatically Related Topic Parts and controls Using the HOLD switch Setting the screen off timer Turning the power off Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 62 ...

Page 70: ...riod of time 1 Press and hold the button POWER OFF appears Hint If there is no operation for an extended period your Walkman will be turned off automatically Related Topic Parts and controls Setting the screen off timer Turning the power on Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 63 ...

Page 71: ...ch in the direction of the arrow The HOLD function is enabled and all operation buttons are disabled Hint Slide the switch to the opposite position to release the HOLD function HOLD is displayed if buttons are pressed while the HOLD function is enabled Related Topic Parts and controls Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 64 ...

Page 72: ...You can check the remaining battery charge in the music playback and the FM radio screens When you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period of time or when you use it for the first time your computer may not recognize it or nothing may appear on the screen The Walkman should start operating normally again after charging for about 10 minutes Note You cannot operate your Walkm...

Page 73: ...Extending the battery life Browsing the music playback screen Browsing the FM radio screen Notes on charging the battery Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 66 ...

Page 74: ... functions see Battery life Turn off the power manually Set a shorter time in Screen Off Timer Adjust screen brightness Turn off the operation sounds Set all sound quality settings to off Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Setting the screen off timer Customizing sound quality settings Battery life Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to ...

Page 75: ...guaranteed with homebuilt or modified computers Operation with a USB port extended with a USB hub is only guaranteed when a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo is used Do not leave your Walkman connected for an extended period of time to a laptop computer that is not connected to an AC power supply Doing so may discharge the computer s battery Do not turn on restart wake up from s...

Page 76: ...an select from a variety of languages for menus and messages 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select Language Settings desired language setting Related Topic How to use the Home menu Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 69 ...

Page 77: ...ings etc 1 You can select the music you want to listen to to start playback 2 You can enjoy FM radio programs 1 3 You can change various settings on your Walkman 1 NWZ B183F only 1 Press and hold the button until Music in the Home menu is displayed 2 Press the button to select the desired menu and then press the button to confirm Help Guide How to Use 70 ...

Page 78: ...screen during operation press the button To return to Music in the Home menu during operation press and hold the button Related Topic Playing music Listening to FM radio Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 79: ...B cap 2 Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB Note You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer Hint If you are prompted to make a Windows operation click Cancel or Related Topic Notes on USB connection Transferring content using Windows Media Player Charging the battery Transferring content using Explorer Help Guide How to Use 72 ...

Page 80: ...puter via USB Doing so may result in loss of the data being transferred and data on the Walkman Do not turn on restart wake up from sleep mode or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the computer via USB Doing so may cause the Walkman to malfunction Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before conducting those operations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporati...

Page 81: ...hat no content such as music is being played otherwise the data may be damaged 1 Press the button with a pen or a paper clip etc to reset your Walkman Note Resetting your Walkman will not delete any data or reset any settings Related Topic Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Customer support website Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7...

Page 82: ...he default settings Resetting the Walkman will not delete content such as music 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select Reset Format Reset All Settings Yes Related Topic Resetting your Walkman Formatting memory Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 75 ...

Page 83: ...If you have formatted it with a computer format it again using the Walkman Formatting the memory erases all content data songs etc including the sample data installed at the factory the supplied software installer and the Help Guide Be sure to check the data stored in the memory and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer before formatting Related Topic Resetting your Walkman R...

Page 84: ...e program to your computer from the website 2 Connect your Walkman to your computer and start the update program 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware of your Walkman Hint To confirm the version information of your Walkman select Settings Unit Information from the Home menu Related Topic Customer support website Displaying your Walkman information Connecting to a computer via ...

Page 85: ...begins to import the CD The imported music is indicated as Ripped to library Wait until all songs have been imported Hint For details on how to import music from CDs refer to the Help of Windows Media Player For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player refer to Windows Media Player information from the following website http support microsoft com Imported music is stored in the My Mu...

Page 86: ...Transferring content using Windows Media Player Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 79 ...

Page 87: ...ming you can disconnect your Walkman appears on the Sync List After completion close Windows Media Player and disconnect the Walkman from the computer Hint You can also transfer content directly from Windows Explorer to your Walkman by drag and drop For details on how to import music from CDs refer to the Help of Windows Media Player For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player refer...

Page 88: ...Connecting to a computer via USB Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 81 ...

Page 89: ...ant to transfer files To transfer music files or folders MUSIC folder 4 Drag and drop the desired files or folders to the applicable folder in the WALKMAN folder Note You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer Only MP3 WMA files can be played on your Walkman Do not change folder name or delete the MUSIC folder Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyrig...

Page 90: ...Connecting to a computer via USB Notes for transferring content from your computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 83 ...

Page 91: ...lkman can play back content stored in the 1st to 8th level of each folder Note Do not rename the following default folders MUSIC RECORD FM Otherwise they will not be displayed on your Walkman anymore Copyright protected files that were transferred to your Walkman using drag and drop cannot be played back on the Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to U...

Page 92: ...rom the Start menu of Windows click Computer or My Computer and open the WALKMAN folder Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 Select Desktop from the Start screen to open File Explorer From the Computer list open the WALKMAN folder 3 Open the MUSIC folder 4 Select the content that you want to delete 5 Delete the content Related Topic Connecting to a computer via USB Transferring content using Windows Media Pla...

Page 93: ...listen to music on the Walkman After importing songs from a CD to your computer transfer them by drag and drop from Windows Explorer to the Walkman Related Topic Connecting to a computer via USB Transferring content using Windows Media Player Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 86 ...

Page 94: ...ton to play the song Playback starts and the music playback screen is displayed To pause playback press the button Note If your Walkman is not operated the screen will be turned off To turn on the screen press the button If there is no operation for an extended period while paused your Walkman will be turned off automatically Related Topic Preparing music Music playback operations Setting the scre...

Page 95: ... any button Note You can turn up the volume 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 to a level which is harmful for your ears when this happens the volume is turned down automatically If the volume is set to a level which is harmful for your ears and you turn off the Walkman the volume is turn...

Page 96: ... or current song or go to beginning of next song indication icons 4 Elapsed time of current song 5 Repeat indication 6 Shuffle indication 7 Equalizer Bass Boost indication 8 Battery status icon Note The items shown on the screen may differ depending on the playback status the settings and the current screen Related Topic Playing music Shuffle playback Repeat playback Customizing sound quality sett...

Page 97: ...Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 98: ...xt song or go to the beginning of the previous or current song Press the or button Hint You can set shuffle repeat playback and sound quality functions such as the equalizer from Settings Music Settings If your Walkman is not operated the screen will be turned off To turn on the screen press the button If there is no operation for an extended period while paused your Walkman will be turned off aut...

Page 99: ... Browsing the music playback screen Shuffle playback Repeat playback Setting the screen off timer Customizing sound quality settings Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 100: ...songs If you used Windows Explorer to transfer the songs use Windows Explorer to delete them Note Do not delete or rename the MUSIC folder Otherwise songs may not be displayed or played on your Walkman Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 93 ...

Page 101: ...playback screen Hint To return to the music playback screen press and hold the BACK HOME button and select Music Go to playback screen To play all songs on your Walkman in random order play the songs from Music All Songs Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Repeat playback Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How...

Page 102: ...he music playback screen Hint To return to the music playback screen press and hold the BACK HOME button and select Music Go to playback screen To play all songs on your Walkman repeatedly play the songs from Music All Songs Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Shuffle playback Music playback operations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guid...

Page 103: ...ass Boost desired setting Hint The effects of the Bass Boost function are limited to protect your hearing when listening at high volume Note The Equalizer settings are not applied if Bass Boost is turned on Related Topic Browsing the music playback screen Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 96 ...

Page 104: ...an set the sound quality according to the music genre You can also preset your equalizer settings as a custom setting Note The Equalizer setting is not applied if Bass Boost is turned on You cannot change the Equalizer settings while Bass Boost is activated Related Topic Browsing the music playback screen Presetting your equalizer settings Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright ...

Page 105: ...ings 2 Select Music Settings Equalizer Edit under Custom 3 Press the button to select a slider To go back to the sliders on the left press the button 4 Press the button to select the sound level 7 levels 3 to 3 5 Press the button to confirm Related Topic Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 98 ...

Page 106: ...et FM radio screen is displayed 3 Press the button to select the desired frequency or preset number To turn off FM radio press the button OFF will be indicated Hint Preset numbers can only be used to select a broadcast station if one or more broadcast stations are saved as preset Select Settings FM Radio Settings Auto Preset Yes to save a receivable broadcast station as preset by automatically Not...

Page 107: ...FM radio operations Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 108: ...ng items are displayed on the FM radio screen NWZ B183F only 1 Preset number 2 Frequency 3 FM radio off indication 4 Battery status icon Related Topic Listening to FM radio FM radio operations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 101 ...

Page 109: ...ld the or button in the manual tuning mode To select the previous or next preset number Press the or button in the preset tuning mode Hint Preset numbers can only be used to select a broadcast station if one or more broadcast stations are saved as preset Select Settings FM Radio Settings Auto Preset Yes to save a receivable broadcast station as preset by automatically If the reception sensitivity ...

Page 110: ...tening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 103 ...

Page 111: ...NWZ B183F only 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select FM Radio Settings Auto Preset Yes Hint If the reception sensitivity is too strong and causes many unwanted broadcast stations to be received while searching set the scan sensitivity to Low Sensitivity You can preset up to 30 stations Note Using Auto Preset clears all previous presets Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadca...

Page 112: ...s long as possible NWZ B183F only 1 From the Home menu select FM Radio 2 Press the button to select Manual Tune FM radio screen is displayed 3 Press the button to select the desired frequency 4 Press the button Add Preset desired preset number The frequency you have selected is preset to the selected preset number Hint You can preset up to 30 stations Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting...

Page 113: ... From the Home menu select FM Radio 2 Press the button to select Delete Preset desired preset number Yes Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually FM radio operations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 106 ...

Page 114: ...using many unwanted broadcast stations to be received In such cases set the scan sensitivity to low NWZ B183F only 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity Low Sensitivity Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 107 ...

Page 115: ... the button to select Record Confirm by pressing the button Your Walkman enters recording standby mode 5 Press the button Recording starts To pause recording press the button Press it again to resume recording 6 Press the button to stop recording The recording is saved as a file named FRnnnn 1 in the RECORD FM folder on your Walkman 1 File names are automatically assigned from FR0001 to FR9999 Hin...

Page 116: ...are recorded in monaural sound If you rename files of the RECORD folder on your computer or put files which have been imported to your computer back into the RECORD folder you may not be able to play them on your Walkman Related Topic Playing FM radio recordings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 109 ...

Page 117: ...kman NWZ B183F only 1 From the Home menu select FM Radio 2 Select Play Recording desired file name Hint To play all recorded FM radio programs select FM Radio Play Recording All Recordings Related Topic Deleting FM radio recordings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 110 ...

Page 118: ...an NWZ B183F only 1 From the Home menu select FM Radio 2 Select Delete Recording desired file name Yes The selected FM radio program is deleted Hint To delete all recorded FM radio programs select FM Radio Delete Recording Delete All Yes Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 111 ...

Page 119: ...from getting too high and disturbing others causing discomfort to your ears or preventing you from hearing sounds around you and allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select Common Settings AVLS Volume Limit desired setting Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 112 ...

Page 120: ...sounds of your Walkman on or off 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select Common Settings Beep Settings desired setting Note Error beeps and guidance remain on regardless of the setting in Beep Settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 113 ...

Page 121: ...u select Settings 2 Select Common Settings Screen Off Timer desired setting Note The screen does not turn off in the following situations While accessing creating or restoring databases While scanning FM radio broadcast stations While presetting FM radio broadcast stations automatically Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 114 ...

Page 122: ...ome menu select Settings 2 Select Common Settings Brightness desired setting Hint Regardless of the brightness setting the brightness of the screen may be low while displaying some of the screens such as the USB connection screen and charging screen Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 115 ...

Page 123: ...playing your Walkman information Display information such as model name and software version 1 From the Home menu select Settings 2 Select Unit Information Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 116 ...

Page 124: ...alkman immediately disconnect the Walkman from your computer and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not place your Walkman in fire Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries internal checks or repair Do not put any heavy object on top of your W...

Page 125: ... Also be careful not to swing your Walkman by the strap to avoid bumping people Refrain from using your Walkman as requested by in flight announcements during takeoff or landing in an aircraft If you see lightning or hear thunder take off the headphones immediately and refrain from using your Walkman If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones stop using them immediately and ...

Page 126: ... Be sure to follow the precautions below Be careful not to drop your Walkman into a sink or other container filled with water Do not use your Walkman in humid locations or wet weather such as rain or snow Do not get your Walkman wet If you touch your Walkman with wet hands or put the Walkman in a damp article of clothing the Walkman may get wet which may cause a malfunction Notes on use 4 529 726 ...

Page 127: ...a room where a heater has just been turned on Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels and then changes to liquid If condensation forms in your Walkman leave it turned off until the condensation disappears If you use the Walkman with condensation present a malfunction may result If you use your Walkman in a cold location images may appear with...

Page 128: ...ly when using headphones Turn up the volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you About the in ear headphones The earbuds seal your ears Therefore be aware that there is a risk of damage to your ears or eardrums if strong pressure is...

Page 129: ... software supplied with your Walkman cannot be used with equipment other than that to which it is designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of your Walkman with software other than that supplied is not covered by the warranty The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic ...

Page 130: ...y ca ElectronicsSupport French http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in Europe http support sony europe com dna wm For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English http www sony asia com support Korean http scs sony co kr walkman Simplified Chinese http service sony com cn KB Traditional Chinese http service sony ...

Page 131: ...cy range 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Output headphones Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz when playing data file single signal measurement Sound Effects 5 Band equalizer None Heavy Pop Jazz Unique Custom Bass Boost Power Source Built in Rechargeable lithium ion Battery USB power from a computer via a USB connector of the player Charging Time USB based charging Help Guid...

Page 132: ... inches x 7 8 inches x 17 32 inches w h d 84 8 mm x 23 6 mm x 15 3 mm 3 3 8 inches x 15 16 inches x 8 15 inches Mass 30 g 1 1 oz Capacity User available capacity 1 NWZ B183 4 GB NWZ B183F 4 GB 1 Available capacity may vary A portion of the memory is used for data management functions Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Page 133: ...rs FM NWZ B183F approx 6 Hrs FM REC NWZ B183F approx 3 Hrs Note Even if the player is turned off for an extended period a small amount of battery power is still consumed Battery life may vary depending on volume setting conditions of use and ambient temperature Settings for battery life measurement Common Settings Screen Off Timer 1 15 Seconds default setting 30 Seconds Brightness 1 default settin...

Page 134: ...ding videos and photos in the MP3 format Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format Number NWZ B183F 4 GB 128 kbps Approx 890 songs NWZ B183 4 GB 128 kbps Approx 890 songs Time H M NWZ B183F 4 GB 128 kbps Approx 59 hr 20 min NWZ B183 4 GB 128 kbps Approx 59 hr 20 min Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 127 ...

Page 135: ...s below are estimated for the case where only FM NWZ B183F only The time may differ depending on the conditions under which your Walkman is used Time H M NWZ B183F 4 GB MS ADPCM Approx 100 hr Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 128 ...

Page 136: ...ariable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 2 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA 1 Media File format ASF file format File extension wma Bit rate 32 to 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz 1 Copyright protected WMA WMV files cannot be played back 2 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 129...

Page 137: ...e Pre installed only supported CPU 1 GHz processor RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB RAM required for Windows 8 64 bit Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive 600 MB or more of available space Internet Explorer 7 or later Windows Media Player 11 for Windows Vista Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Require...

Page 138: ...ist of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman Walkman 1 Headphones 1 Quick Start Guide Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 131 ...

Page 139: ...ct your Walkman to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery 3 Press the button with a pen or paper clip etc to reset your Walkman 4 Check information on the issue in the help of the software having problems 5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support websites 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue c...

Page 140: ...e switch to the opposite position If your Walkman contains moisture condensation wait a few hours to let the Walkman dry out If the remaining battery power is low or insufficient charge the battery You cannot operate your Walkman while it is connected to a computer Disconnect the Walkman from a computer If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery press the RESET button with a...

Page 141: ...the USB device e g computer to which it is connected is turned on or off without disconnecting the Walkman Reset the Walkman by pressing the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip etc Related Topic Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 134 ...

Page 142: ...183 B183F Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically If a malfunction occurs your Walkman turns off and then on again automatically Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 135 ...

Page 143: ... screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically You can set the screen off timer settings in Screen Off Timer Related Topic Setting the screen off timer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 136 ...

Page 144: ...e washing machine If you spill a drink on your Walkman or wash it in a washing machine liquid may get inside the Walkman Stop using the Walkman immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 137 ...

Page 145: ...ckup the content such as music saved on my Walkman Connect to a computer and copy the files onto the computer Related Topic Transferring content using Explorer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 138 ...

Page 146: ... the alphabetical name that starts with NW that is printed on the back of your Walkman If the Walkman is inside a case you need to remove it from the case to find the name Related Topic Displaying your Walkman information Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 139 ...

Page 147: ...arm and warning by pressing any button You can turn up the volume 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 to a level which is harmful for your ears when this happens the volume is turned down automatically Related Topic Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European and Kore...

Page 148: ...operly Insert the plug until it clicks into place If the plug is dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth If the problem persists after performing the remedies above use a pen or paper clip etc to press the RESET button and reset your Walkman Related Topic Parts and controls Using the HOLD switch Playing music Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help...

Page 149: ...tops during playback The remaining battery power is low or depleted The content may not be supported on your Walkman Select and play back other content Related Topic Supported formats Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 142 ...

Page 150: ... has occurred from the Walkman After you have deleted the corrupted content transfer the content again from the computer to the Walkman Do not perform any other tasks on the computer when transferring content to the Walkman Doing so may cause the content to be corrupted If the plug is dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Transfer...

Page 151: ...is turned up If the HOLD switch is in the HOLD position slide it to the opposite position If the AVLS Volume Limit setting is activated deactivate it Related Topic Parts and controls Using the HOLD switch Limiting the volume Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 144 ...

Page 152: ... not inserted correctly into the jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place Wires inside the headphone cable may be broken due to unnecessary force etc being applied to the cable In this case contact your nearest Sony dealer for repairs Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 145 ...

Page 153: ...ronment where your Walkman is used or the settings of your Walkman Following the procedures below may reduce the amount of skipping or interruptions Set all sound quality settings to off Related Topic Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 146 ...

Page 154: ... not be able to connect properly to your computer when using a USB hub Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer Check whether the operating system and operating system version installed on the computer are compatible with your Walkman The battery may have deteriorated if you have not used your Walkman for more than a year Contact your nearest Sony dealer If the remedies a...

Page 155: ... becomes shorter and capacity is reduced as a result of the number of times it is recharged or used and the environment in which it is used When the usable battery life is half the usual time even when the battery is fully charged the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer for more details on the life of the built in battery Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use ...

Page 156: ...ur Walkman needs to be taken apart professionally Do not take apart the Walkman by yourself Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for replacement of rechargeable batteries Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 149 ...

Page 157: ...ng your Walkman settings and managing the power appropriately Depending on the environment in which your Walkman is used the battery may deteriorate if it is not used for over a year Contact your nearest Sony dealer If the usable battery life is half that when new even after sufficiently charging the battery your battery may have deteriorated Contact your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Charging...

Page 158: ...NWZ B183 B183F What is the standard battery duration For details on the battery duration see Battery life Related Topic Battery life Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 151 ...

Page 159: ... How long does it take to charge the battery For details on the charging time see Charging time in the Specifications Related Topic Specifications Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 152 ...

Page 160: ...ter for about 10 minutes Make sure that the USB connection to the computer is made properly and securely Your Walkman may not be recognized if connected via a USB hub Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip etc to reset your Walkman then try the USB connection again...

Page 161: ...lkman screen When using Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 the Walkman screen remains as Connecting USB This is not a problem provided that the Safely Remove Hardware operation is complete Disconnect your Walkman from the computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 154 ...

Page 162: ...eturn required content to the computer and initialize format the Walkman If the software is not compatible with your Walkman install compatible software and use the compatible software to transfer content You may be attempting to transfer corrupted content Delete the content that cannot be transferred from the computer and import this content into the computer again Do not perform any other tasks ...

Page 163: ...ease free space If content that cannot be played on your Walkman is stored on the Walkman less content can be transferred Transfer content other than that which you want to play on the Walkman back to the computer in order to increase the available space Related Topic Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troublesh...

Page 164: ... is connected to the computer Your Walkman may be unstable if it is connected using a USB hub or USB extension cable Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 157 ...

Page 165: ...e the unplayable content from your Walkman and retransfer it or delete the content from your computer and reimport it When you import content make sure that no other tasks are running on your computer until importing is completed Otherwise the content may be damaged If you change the file names or location of the content such as music that was transferred from your computer to your Walkman the con...

Page 166: ...not played back in the expected order If songs are being played back using shuffle cancel shuffle to return to normal playback Related Topic Shuffle playback Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 159 ...

Page 167: ...ported by the Walkman is used in the text User defined characters or special symbols are used in the text Replace the undisplayable characters with displayable ones using the software that you used to transfer the content such as music on your computer Then check that the characters are displayed correctly Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 160 ...

Page 168: ...tist name Information such as album or artist name is not included in the data You can add the album or artist name to the content such as music transferred using software Media Go iTunes etc Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 161 ...

Page 169: ...ent transferred using software such as Media Go or iTunes on the Walkman Delete them using the software that you used to transfer them You cannot delete content transferred using Windows Explorer on your Walkman Delete the content using Windows Explorer Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshoo...

Page 170: ...ording time remains the same even though files are deleted Due to system restrictions the remaining recording time may not increase if only short files are deleted Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 163 ...

Page 171: ... the bit rate or recording time If the maximum number of files that can be recorded is reached delete unnecessary files or export the recorded files to a computer For information on the maximum number of recordable files and folders see the related topic If your Walkman is connected to a computer disconnect it from the computer Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide...

Page 172: ...d remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time Due to system restrictions remaining recording time may decrease by a few seconds when you start recording Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 165 ...

Page 173: ...es have been deleted Files other than recorded files are included in the folder Open the folder using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder and delete all files other than those recorded by your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 166 ...

Page 174: ...n antenna FM broadcasts cannot be received when the headphones are not connected The received station may not be fully tuned in Fully tune in to a station for the best reception Related Topic FM radio operations Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 167 ...

Page 175: ...e Listen to the FM broadcast near a window if the signal is weak inside a building or vehicle The headphone cord functions as an antenna Extend the headphone cord as far as possible When using a device that emits radio signals such as a mobile phone keep it away from your Walkman Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 168 ...

Page 176: ... warm Depending on the way to use your Walkman the Walkman may become warm while the battery is being charged or an application is in use This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 529 726 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 169 ...

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