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NWZ-W252/W253   4-180-852-12(1)

Hint about transferring 

music

For details on operating Windows Media Player, refer 

to the Help of the software or visit the following 

website:

http://www.support.microsoft.com/

Notes about transferring 

music

When you transfer songs from Windows Media 

Player to the player, you cannot use Content Transfer.
You cannot operate the player during USB 

connection.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the status 

lamp blinks brightly. Otherwise, data being 

transferred or stored on the player may be damaged.
If you transfer songs using Windows Media Player, 

the songs will not be analyzed by 12 TONE 

ANALYSIS. The 12 TONE ANALYSIS function is 

loaded with Content Transfer, which can analyze the 

sound patterns of songs.
You cannot delete the transferred songs on the player 

directly. When you delete songs from the player, use 

the software you used to transfer the songs, or 

Windows Explorer.

Hints about playing music

When playback of the last song is finished, the player 

automatically restarts playback from the first song 

and continues in sequential order.
The playback time of the song clips is set to “Zappin 

short” by default. You can change the setting to 

“Zappin long.”
If you turn off the player by uniting the left and right 

parts during ZAPPIN playback, the player starts 

ZAPPIN playback the next time that you turn on and 

start playback.
Songs stored on the player are played back in the 

order of the file or folder names (in numerical or 

alphabetical order). Also, in the overall hierarchy of 

all files and folders, songs belonging to each folder 

are played back in their hierarchical order.

If you rename the files or folders on the player, the 

playback order of the songs can be changed. 

However, the renamed files or folders on the player 

are recognized as different from those of the original 

name, so the files or folders of the original name are 

transferred to the player again.

On other operations

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume with the VOL+/- button. The 

volume can be adjusted in 31 steps: from 0 to 30. 

“15” is set by default.

If you turn off the player with the volume set to “0,” 

the volume will be automatically set to “1” when 

you start playback next time.

Limiting the volume 

(AVLS (volume limit))

If you set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter 

System) to on, you can limit the maximum volume 

to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction, and 

listen to music at a comfortable volume level.

AVLS is set to off by default.

Unite the left and right parts to turn off 
the player.

Separate the left and right parts.

Press and hold the jog lever for about 
5 seconds while pressing the VOL+ 
button, until the status lamp lights.

The status lamp turns off when you release the jog 

lever and the VOL+ button. The OPR lamp blinks 

green 2 times and AVLS is set to on.

The volume is kept to a moderate level.

To return the setting of AVLS to off, repeat steps 1 

to 3. When AVLS is set to off, the OPR lamp blinks 

red 2 times in step 3.

Using Content Transfer

You can transfer songs using iTunes or Windows 

Explorer by dragging and dropping to Content 

Transfer.

Notes

Content Transfer cannot transfer DRM songs to the 

player.
You cannot delete the transferred songs on the player 

directly. When you delete songs from the player, use 

Content Transfer.

Transferring songs from iTunes 

through Content Transfer

Drag and drop the songs that you want to transfer 

to Content Transfer. For details on the operation of 

iTunes, refer to the Help of the software.

Note

For details on restrictions on transferring songs from 

iTunes, visit the support web sites (

 “Customer 

support web sites”).

Transferring songs using Windows 

Explorer

There are 2 ways to transfer songs using Windows 

Explorer as follows:

Drag and drop songs that you want to transfer to 

Content Transfer.
Drag and drop songs directly to “My Computer” or 

“Computer” – “WALKMAN” – “Storage Media” – 

“MUSIC.”

Notes

The songs transferred directly by dragging and 

dropping to the player are not analyzed through 12 

TONE ANALYSIS.
The folders up to the 8th level under “Storage Media” 

can be recognized.

Formatting the player

If you format the player, all data will be erased and 

all settings will be returned to the default status.

Notes

Formatting is available only while playback is 

stopped.
If the OPR lamp lights red due to low remaining 

battery power, the player cannot be formatted.
All data stored on the player will be erased.
The Content Transfer software included with the 

player will also be deleted. If necessary, download 

Content Transfer from the customer support web 

site.
The settings of shuffle playback, playlist playback, 

ZAPPIN playback, and AVLS (volume limit) also 

return to their defaults.

Unite the left and right parts to turn off 
the player.

Separate the left and right parts.

Press and hold the jog lever for about 15 
seconds until the status lamp blinks 
quickly.

Release the jog lever. The OPR lamp lights red.

Move the jog lever forward or backward 
within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp 
lights red.

The status lamp turns off. The OPR lamp lights 

alternately green and red each time you move the 

jog lever.

Press the jog lever while the OPR lamp 
lights green.

The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and formatting 

is executed. When the OPR lamp turns off, 

formatting is complete.

If you press the jog lever while the OPR lamp lights 

red, or if 30 seconds have passed, formatting will be 

canceled.

Upgrading the player’s 

firmware

You can update the player’s firmware, allowing you 

to add new features to the player. For details about 

the latest firmware information and how to install 

it, visit the customer support web site.

Download the update program to the 
computer from the web site.

Connect the player to the computer by 
using the stand, and then start up the 
update program.

Follow the on-screen instructions to 
update the player’s firmware.

Displaying the player information

Before updating the firmware, check the player’s 

information, such as the model name, etc. To check 

the information, connect the player to the computer 

by using the stand, and open “information.txt” in 

“My Computer” or “Computer” – “WALKMAN.”

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the 

following steps to resolve the issue.

Find the symptoms of the issue in 
“Symptoms and remedies,” and try any 
corrective actions listed.

Connect the player to the computer by 
using the stand to charge the battery.

You may be able to resolve some issues by charging 

the battery.

Press the RESET button with a small pin, 
etc., only when playback is stopped.

If you press the RESET button while operating the 

player, stored data and settings on the player may 

be deleted.

Look for information about the issue on 
the support web sites  
(

 “Customer support web sites”).

If the approaches listed above fail to 
resolve the issue, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer.

Symptoms and remedies

The player cannot charge the battery.

The player is not connected to the supplied stand 

properly.

Disconnect the USB connection, and then 

reconnect it.
Use the supplied stand.

The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out 

of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 

5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).

Your computer is not on.

Turn on the computer.

Your computer has entered sleep or hibernation 

status.

Release the computer from sleep or hibernation 

status.

If the symptom that you encountered does not apply 

to those listed above, press the RESET button, and 

then reconnect the USB connection.

The player does not work. (It does not 

respond to any button operations.)

The left and right parts of the player are united.

Separate them and press the jog lever.

The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.

Charge the battery by connecting the player to the 

computer (

 “Charging the player” on the front 

side).

The player is connected to the computer via USB 

connection.

Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the 

player.

Charging completes very quickly.

If the battery is already almost fully charged when 

charging begins, little time is needed to reach full 

charge.

The player takes a long time to start.

It may take time to start if many files or folders are 

stored. While starting, the player makes the startup 

sound.

The OPR lamp blinks red, a long beep is 

heard, and the player does not turn on.

Remaining battery is low.

Recharge the battery (

 “Charging the player” on 

the front side).

Battery life is short.

The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).

Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the 

battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction.

Battery charging time is not sufficient.

Charge the battery until the status lamp lights. The 

status lamp blinks slowly during charging.

You have not used the player for a prolonged period.

The efficiency of the battery will be improved by 

repeatedly charging and discharging it.

When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, 

even after charging the battery fully, the battery 

should be replaced.

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Data cannot be transferred to the 

player from your computer.

The player is not connected to the supplied stand 

properly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.

There is not enough free space in the built-in flash 

memory.

Delete any unnecessary data from the built-in flash 

memory using your computer to increase free 

space.
A maximum of 2,640 songs and 500 folders can be 

transferred to the player.

Songs with a limited playing period or playing count 

may not be transferred due to restrictions set by 

copyright holders. For details on the settings of each 

audio file, contact the distributor.
You may be attempting to transfer a file that is not in 

a playable format.

Transfer files in a playable format (

 “Supported 

file format”).

The OPR lamp lights red, a short 

double-beep is heard repeatedly, and 

no data is played/the player does not 

turn on.

You are trying to play an unsupported format or 

DRM file.

Transfer files in a playable format (

 “Supported 

file format”). If files that cannot be played are 

unnecessary, delete them from the player.

Formatting the player failed to complete, or you 

formatted the player on the computer.

Retry formatting the player (

 “Formatting the 

player”).

There is no song that can be played on the player.

Transfer data to the player.

There is no sound.

The volume level is set to zero.

Turn the volume up.

There is insufficient volume.

AVLS (volume limit) is enabled. 

Disable AVLS (volume limit) (

 “Limiting the 

volume (AVLS (volume limit))”).

The OPR lamp lights red while playing 

back and the voice guidance of 

“EXPIRED” is heard.

The playback limitation period of the song has 

expired, or the playback limitation count has been 

reached, based on subscription conditions, etc.

Visit the distributor’s website from which you 

purchased the song, and update it.
If the song is unnecessary, delete it from the player.

Playback starts without performing 

the playback operation.

If you move the jog lever to any direction when the 

player is turned off, the player will turn on, and start 

playback.

The most melodic and rhythmical clip 

of a song is not played back in ZAPPIN 

playback.

The song was not analyzed by the 12 TONE 

ANALYSIS.

Transfer songs using Content Transfer which will 

analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS.
Check that 12 TONE ANALYSIS is set to 

“Automatic” or “Always ON.”

Information on the most melodic or rhythmical 

section cannot be added to linear PCM (.wav) files.

Playlist playback does not start when 

you press and hold the SHUF (Shuffle)/

PLAYLISTS button.

Playlists have not been transferred to the player.

Playback changes from playlist 

playback to playback of all songs in 

the player after you delete songs from 

the player.

If the deleted songs are in a playlist, the playlist will 

also be deleted from the player.

Precautions

“FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT 

APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE 

PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-

UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y 

COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.”

The following FCC statement applies only to the 

version of this model manufactured for sale in the 

USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC 

technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to 

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 

are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. This equipment generates, uses and 

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 

installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to 

radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause 

harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the 

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 

to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 

different from that to which the receiver is 

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 

not expressly approved in this manual could void your 

authority to operate this equipment.


If you have any questions about this 

product:

Visit:

 www.sony.com/walkmansupport

Contact:

 Sony Customer Information Service 

Center at 1-(866)-456-7669

Write:

 Sony Customer Information Service Center

12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: 

SONY

Model No.: 

NWZ-W252/W253

Responsible Party:  Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 

16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, 

CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful 

interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, including interference that 

may cause undesired operation.

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.  ________________________

Notice for customers: the following 

information is only applicable to 

equipment sold in countries applying 

EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony 

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-

0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for 

EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland 

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, 

Germany.

For any service or guarantee matters please refer to 

the addresses given in separate service or guarantee 

documents.
At high volume, prolonged listening 

to the personal audio player can 

damage the user’s hearing.

Information for safety

On charging the battery

Do not leave the player connected for extended 

periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to 

AC power, because the player may discharge the 

computer’s battery.
Charging time may vary, depending on the 

conditions under which you use the battery.
If you do not intend to use the player for over half a 

year, charge the battery at least once per 6 to 12 

months for the battery maintenance.

On safety

Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the 

player with other metallic objects.
Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare 

hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain 

in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the 

battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, 

do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. 

Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a 

doctor.

Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, 

wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause 

burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the 

liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.
Do not put any foreign object in the player. Doing so 

may cause fire or electric shock.

If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, and 

consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service 

Center.
Do not put the player into fire.
Do not take apart or remodel the player. 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.

On installation

Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or 

apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a 

malfunction or damage.
Never use the player where it will be subjected to 

extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. 

The player may become discolored, distorted or 

damaged.
Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, 

such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct 

sunlight.
Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive 

dust.
Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in 

an inclined position.
If the player causes interference to radio or television 

reception, turn the player off and move it away from 

the radio or television.
If you want to separate the left and right parts of the 

player, make sure to hold them each. 

Pulling the neckband may cause damage to the 

neckband.
The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term 

storage or use.

When keeping the player stored on the supplied 

stand, put the stand on a flat place, and avoid shock.
Do not put any cards such as cash cards or credit 

cards with magnetic coding near the player whenever 

the player is not stored in the supplied holder. 

Otherwise, your cards may become impaired due to 

the player’s magnetic effect.

Note on static electricity

In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may 

be felt on your ears. This is a result of static 

electricity accumulated in the body, and not a 

malfunction of the player.

The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes 

made from natural materials.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is 

used for an extended period of time.

On safe listening

Do not use the player while operating a motorized 

vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in 

many areas.
Avoid using the player during sporting competition 

to avoid injury.

Road safety

Avoid listening to the player in situations where 

hearing must not be impaired.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using the player at a high volume. Hearing 

experts advise against continuous, loud and extended 

play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce 

the volume or discontinue use.

Do not turn the volume up high all at once. Turn up 

the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt 

your ears.

Caring 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.

Warning

If there is lightning when you are using the player, 

take off the player immediately.

If you experience an allergic reaction to the player, 

stop using them at once and contact a doctor.

On the use

Do not use this player while driving, cycling, or 

operating any motorized vehicle. You should exercise 

extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially 

hazardous situations.
Refrain from using the player according to the in-

flight announcements during take off or landing in 

an aircraft.
Note that condensation may form temporarily in 

cases such as when the player is moved quickly from 

a low-temperature environment to a high 

temperature environment or used in a room that has 

a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a 

phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to 

surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes 

to liquid.

If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned 

off until the condensation disappears. If you use the 

player with condensation present, a malfunction may 

result.

On software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or 

the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or 

renting the software without the permission of the 

copyright holder.
In no event will SONY be liable for any financial 

damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by 

third parties, arising out of the use of the software 

supplied with this player.
The software provided with this player cannot be 

used with equipment other than that to which it is so 

designated.
Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve 

quality, the software specifications may be changed 

without notice.
Operation of this player with software other than 

that provided is not covered by the warranty.
The ability to display the languages on supplied 

software will depend on the installed OS on your 

computer. For better results, please ensure that the 

installed OS is compatible with the desired language 

you want to display.

We do not guarantee all the languages will be able 

to be displayed properly on the supplied software.

User-created characters and some special 

characters may not be displayed.

The explanations in this manual assume that you are 

familiar with the basic operations of Windows.

For details on the use of your computer and 

operating system, please refer to the respective 

manuals.
The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use 

of the song beyond this limit requires permission of 

the copyright holders.
Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/

downloading or damaged data due to problems of 

the player or computer.

About sample data

*

1

The player is pre-installed with sample data.

If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, 

and we will not supply any replacement data.

*

1

  In some countries/regions some sample data is not 

installed.

Water resistant 

specifications  

(Please read before 

using the player)

Water resistant 

performance of this player

The water resistant specifications*

1

 of this player are 

equivalent to IEC60529 “Degrees of protection 

against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX5*

2

 that 

specifies as “Degrees of protection against ingress of 

water,” but is not completely water-tight.

*

1

  The water resistant specifications are met only when 

the USB jack cover of the player is closed securely. 

Furthermore, the headphone sections are not water-

tight.

*

2

  IPX5 (Degrees of protection against jets of water) : 

The player will maintain its operability even when 

exposed to direct jet streams of water from any 

direction in the situation where that approximately 

12.5 L/min of water is supplied for periods for more 

than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 m by using 

a nozzle with an inner diameter of 6.3 mm.

Use the player with the USB jack cover closed 

securely.

Do not drop the player into water by intent, and do 

not use the player underwater.

The supplied stand is not water resistant. Before 

charging the player, be sure that the player or the 

location used for charging is not wet.

Depending on usage, water may enter the inside of 

the player and it may cause a fire, electric shock, or 

malfunction.

Before using the player, please read and understand 

the following information thoroughly.

Liquids that the water resistant performance 
specifications apply to

Applicable

:

 

fresh water, tap water, sweat

Not applicable :

 liquids other than those above 

(Examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with 

bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, pool water, 

seawater, etc.)

The water resistant performance of the player is 

based on our measurements under the conditions 

described above.

Note that malfunctions as a result of water 

immersion caused by misuse by the customer are 

not covered by the warranty.

Before using the player, please read the separate 

sheet “Notes on Water Resistant Specifications” in 

addition to this manual.

Specifications

Supported file format

Audio Formats (Codec)

MP3

Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 

Layer3) file format

File extension: .mp3

Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports 

variable bit rate (VBR))

Sampling frequency*

1

: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

WMA

Media File format: ASF file format

File extension: .wma

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports 

variable bit rate (VBR))

Sampling frequency*

1

: 44.1 kHz

* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

AAC-LC*

2

Media File format: MP4 file format

File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp

Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports 

variable bit rate (VBR))*

3

Sampling frequency*

1

: 8, 11.025, 12, 

16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Linear PCM

Media File format: Wave-Riff file 

format

File extension: .wav

Bit rate: 1,411 kbps

Sampling frequency*

1

: 44.1 kHz

*

1

  Sampling frequency may not correspond to all 

encoders.

*

2

  Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played 

back.

*

3

  Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are 

included depending on the sampling frequency.

Maximum recordable number of songs 

and time (Approx.)

The approximate times are based on the case in which 

you transfer only 4 minutes songs in the MP3 format. 

Other playable audio file format song numbers and 

times may differ from MP3 format.

Maximum recordable number of songs

NWZ-W252

NWZ-W253

2GB

4GB

48 kbps

1,250

2,595

64 kbps

940

1,950

128 kbps

470

975

256 kbps

235

485

320 kbps

185

390

1,411kbps

(Linear PCM)

40

85

Maximum recordable time

NWZ-W252

NWZ-W253

2GB

4GB

48 kbps

83 hr. 20 min.

173 hr. 00 min.

64 kbps

62 hr. 40 min.

130 hr. 00 min.

128 kbps

31 hr. 20 min.

65 hr. 00 min.

256 kbps

15 hr. 40 min.

32 hr. 20 min.

320 kbps

12 hr. 20 min.

26 hr. 00 min.

1,411kbps

(Linear PCM)

2 hr. 40 min.

5 hr. 40 min.

Headphones

Type: Closed, dynamic

Driver unit: 13.5 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)

Capacity (User available capacity)

*

1

NWZ-W252: 2 GB (Approx. 1.68 GB = 

1,812,660,224 bytes)

NWZ-W253: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 

3,757,124,968 bytes)

*

1

  Available storage capacity of the player may vary.

  A portion of the memory is used for data management 

functions.

Interface

USB mini-B connector

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

USB power (from a computer via the supplied stand)

Charging time

USB-based charging

Approx. 1.5 hours

Quick charge

Approx. 3 minutes charge enables up to approx. 90 

minutes playback.

Battery life (continuous playback)

The time below may differ depending on ambient 

temperature or the status of use.

Playback at MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 11 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps: Approx. 11 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps: Approx. 9 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 11 hours

Mass

Approx. 43 g (Approx. 1.6 oz)

System requirements

Computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with 

the following Windows operating systems*

1

:

Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / 

Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)*

2

 / 

Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) / 

Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or 

later) / 

Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) / 

Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) /



Windows 7 Home Basic /

Windows 7 Home Premium /

Windows 7 Professional /

Windows 7 Ultimate

Not supported by OSs other than above

*

1

 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft

*

2

 Excluding 64-bit OS Versions

CPU: Pentium

®

 III 450 MHz or higher for 

Windows XP/800 MHz or higher for Windows Vista/

1 GHz or higher for Windows 7

RAM: 256 MB or more for Windows XP/512 MB or 

more for Windows Vista/1 GB or more for 

Windows 7 32-bit versions/2 GB or more for 

Windows 7 64-bit versions

Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space

Display:

Screen Resolution: 800 

 600 pixels (or higher) 

(recommended 1,024 

 768 or higher)

Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)

CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD 

playback capabilities using WDM) 

To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.

Sound board

USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended.)

Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 and Windows Media 

Player 11 or 12 are required. 

Broadband Internet connection is required to use 

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to visit the 

web site.

We do not guarantee operation for all computers even 

if they meet the above System requirements.

Not supported by the following environments:

Personally constructed computers or operating 

systems

An environment that is an upgrade of the original 

manufacturer-installed operating system

Multi-boot environment

Multi-monitor environment

Macintosh

Design and specifications are subject to change without 

notice.

Customer support web sites

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/






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