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NWZ-F804/F805/F806

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your Walkman.

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Summary of Contents for Walkman NWZ-F804

Page 1: ...installed Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list NWZ F804 F805 F806 Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about your Walkman 4 432 446 11 1 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...e first use About the Manuals About the WALKMAN manuals Notation in explanations of operations Starting the Help guide Parts and Controls Contents Contents Parts and controls Replacing the headphone earbuds Using the speaker Using the microphone Turning on the Power Charging Turning the power on and off Turning the screen on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging...

Page 3: ... touch screen Notes on the touch screen Caring for the touch screen Home Screen Home screen Main notification icons About notification panel Google Account Setting up a Google account Deleting a Google account Location Information About the location information Enabling disabling use of location information Setting to search for your current position with a wireless network Setting Changing the la...

Page 4: ...ing to a Wi Fi network using a PIN Adding Wi Fi networks manually Checking Wi Fi network status Notes on Wi Fi Bluetooth About the Bluetooth function Turning the Bluetooth function on and off Enabling other Bluetooth devices to discover your WALKMAN Pairing registering with a Bluetooth device Connecting with a Bluetooth device Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Unpairing from a Bluetooth device...

Page 5: ...ns Connection Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Preinstalled Applications List of Preinstalled Applications Preinstalled applications Starting an application 2012 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...tion Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Supplied Software Supplied Software About Media Go Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring content using Media Go 2012 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Important Product Information Important Product Information Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on the headphones Storing data Sample data Notes on the supplied software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice 2012 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ...pplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Specifications Specifications Specifications About battery life Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Maximum recordable time of videos Approx System requirements Supported formats 2012 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ... turned up There is no sound There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones Noise is generated Noise can be heard when plugging in or unplugging the headphones Screen The screen turns off The touch screen does not operate properly Power Battery life is short Your Walkman cannot charge the battery Charging completes v...

Page 10: ... cannot hear the sound even if a Bluetooth connection has been made Volume cannot be changed when a Bluetooth connection is made The sound distorts or breaks when a Bluetooth connection is made The sound tends to break when a Bluetooth connection is made Sound skips during music playback when a Bluetooth connection is made Noise is generated when a Bluetooth connection is made Video sound is delay...

Page 11: ...Contents Parts and controls Replacing the headphone earbuds Using the speaker Using the microphone Turning on the Power Charging Turning the power on and off Turning the screen on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Basic Operations How to Use the Buttons Using the Home Menu and Back buttons Using the W button Using the VOL Volume button Using the ...

Page 12: ...up a Wi Fi connection Connecting to a Wi Fi network from the list Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the WPS button Connecting to a Wi Fi network using a PIN Adding Wi Fi networks manually Checking Wi Fi network status Notes on Wi Fi Bluetooth About the Bluetooth function Turning the Bluetooth function on and off Enabling other Bluetooth devices to discover your WALKMAN Pairing registering with a...

Page 13: ...tes on the supplied software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Specifications Specifications Specifications About battery life Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Maximum recordable time of videos Approx System requirements Supported formats Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem Customer support websites Operation Your Walkman...

Page 14: ...man becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer Supplied Software Software cannot be installed on the computer The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing software Or the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes Bluetooth You cannot register a Bluetooth device cannot complete pairing A Bluetooth connection cannot be established You ca...

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Page 16: ... Details for details on the use of the Walkman The printed manuals supplied with your Walkman such as Quick Start Guide also contain important information for you For information about the customer support Web site see Customer support websites Details About model names mentioned in this Help guide Depending on the country region in which you have purchased your Walkman some models may not be avai...

Page 17: ...e the Help guide etc Help guide This includes descriptions of the operation of your Walkman It can be viewed both on the Walkman and on a computer screen Details Hint At time of purchase the content of the Help guide is the same whether viewed on your Walkman or on a computer screen Help for applications Help for some of the applications such as FM radio and Music player is available You can start...

Page 18: ... Items such as screen icons and menus are noted as Bluetooth etc Home screen The Home screen is displayed by tapping the Home button Note Explanations of operations are made assuming that you will start from the Home screen In cases such as when a different application is used operation procedures may differ from the explanation The screens and illustrations herein are for descriptive purposes and...

Page 19: ...ide on your WALKMAN 1 Tap from the Home screen then Help guide Note The Help guide on your Walkman is provided only in some languages The screens shown are for descriptive purposes only and they may differ from the actual screen Starting the Help guide on a computer The Help guide for use on a computer can be viewed after installing the WALKMAN Guide on your computer 1 Double click the WALKMAN Gui...

Page 20: ...nes 1 Earbuds Size S L 1 At purchase M size earbuds are installed USB cable 1 Attachment 1 Use when connecting your Walkman to a peripheral device such as a cradle not supplied Quick Start Guide Software The software is stored in the built in flash memory of the player and includes the following items For details on how to install refer to Quick Start Guide Media Go WALKMAN Guide Help guide etc Re...

Page 21: ...acks and other parts on your Walkman are explained here Menu button Details Home button Details Back button Details Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place If the headphones are connected improperly the sound from the headphones will be impaired WM PORT jack Connect the USB cable supplied or other accessories that support WM PORT not supplied Speaker Details Strap hole ...

Page 22: ...th button operations Double u Dot button Details This is used to display the W control on which you can control music playback directly RESET button Details Press the RESET button with a small pin etc to reset your Walkman Power button Details Related topic Using the speaker Using the microphone Using the Home Menu and Back buttons Using the W button Using the VOL Volume button Using the RESET but...

Page 23: ...d Confirm the size of the earbuds by checking the color inside When you change the earbuds turn them to install firmly on the headphones and prevent the earbud from detaching and remaining in your ear In addition to the supplied earbuds SS size earbuds that are smaller than S size ones are also available not supplied Earbud sizes inside color To detach an earbud While holding the headphone twist a...

Page 24: ...Caring for earbuds Remove the earbuds from the headphones and clean them by hand with dilute neutral detergent Wipe off excess moisture before using the earbuds 2012 Sony Corporation 24 ...

Page 25: ...ng the speaker Sound can be played from the built in speaker of your Walkman Speaker Sound will be emitted from the speaker if headphones are not connected Note Sound will not be emitted from the speaker when using Bluetooth headphones Sound may not be emitted from the speaker when accessories are connected to the WM PORT jack Related topic Parts and controls Using the VOL Volume button Customizin...

Page 26: ...eshooting Contents list Using the microphone The built in microphone of your Walkman can be used to input sound Built in microphone Do not cover the microphone when using it for functions such as voice recognition Note The microphone and FM radio cannot be used at the same time To use the microphone stop FM radio Do not use FM radio while using the microphone Related topic Parts and controls 2012 ...

Page 27: ...man for a long period of time Turning on the power 1 Hold down the Power button When you start your Walkman it is locked and the lock screen will be displayed Hint It may take some time before the lock screen is displayed Charge the battery if your Walkman cannot be turned on Details 2 Drag from left to right Your Walkman is then unlocked and the Home screen will be displayed Turning off the power...

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Page 29: ...ontents list Turning the screen on and off You can turn off the screen when not using your Walkman in order to prevent the touch screen from being operated accidentally 1 Press the Power button The screen will turn off Press the button again to turn the screen on Hint You can set the time that elapses before the screen turns off automatically Related topic Parts and controls Turning the power on a...

Page 30: ...the USB cable with facing upward Hint You can also charge the battery with an AC adapter not supplied compatible with your Walkman When you use your Walkman for the first time or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time it is best to charge the battery fully Note If a large battery symbol is displayed while you are charging your Walkman the remaining charge is still too low for the Walkman...

Page 31: ...an reduce battery consumption by using your Walkman as follows Adjust screen brightness Set for a shorter time before the screen turns off Turn off the screen when not using your Walkman Details Turn off the power when not using your Walkman for an extended period of time Details Turn off Wi Fi when not using that function Details Turn off the Bluetooth function when not using that function Detail...

Page 32: ... normally again Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 C to 35 C The number of times the battery can be recharged from complete discharge is approximately 500 times This number may vary depending on the conditions under which you use your Walkman Charge the battery at least once every six months to a year if you do not use your Walkman for a long period of time Charging is not g...

Page 33: ...ng Contents list Using the Home Menu and Back buttons The following explains the physical buttons on your Walkman 1 Back button Returns to the previous screen Closes dialog boxes option menu etc Closes the onscreen keyboard if it is displayed 2 Home button Returns to the Home screen Displays thumbnail images of recently used applications when pressed and held 3 Menu button Opens the option menu 20...

Page 34: ...layback without starting the Music player application even in situations such as when using other applications or when the screen is locked The display element screen for that playback control is called W control 1 Press the Double u Dot button The W control is displayed on the screen Press the button again to turn off the W control Hint You can also turn off the control panel by tapping the Back ...

Page 35: ...s list Using the VOL Volume button Adjust the master volume quickly using the VOL Volume button on your Walkman For more customized volume control see Customizing the volume settings Hint If there is no sound even if you press the VOL Volume button turn up the Music video games other media volume Details VOL Volume button Related topic Customizing the volume settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volum...

Page 36: ... reset your Walkman if operations become unstable 1 Press the RESET button with the end of a pin or other narrow object Note To reset your Walkman safely make sure that a song or a video is not being played before pressing the RESET button RESET button Note No data or settings will be deleted by pressing the RESET button Data and settings in use may not be saved when you press the RESET button Rel...

Page 37: ...ns by directly touching the screen The basic operations are explained as follows Tap Lightly touch an item such as an icon or menu with your finger and immediately remove your finger Tapping twice quickly is called double tapping Press and Hold Keep pressing an item such as an icon or menu Flick Lightly move your finger across the touch screen This switches screens or quickly scrolls through a pag...

Page 38: ...Pinch in pinch out Touch the screen with two fingers and move the fingers apart pinch out or together pinch in On some screens pinching out zooms in and pinching in zooms out 2012 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...se to water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Notes regarding the LCD screen Do not press hard on the LCD screen Doing so may cause unevenness or damage Do not leave the LCD screen in direct sunlight Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your Walkman near a window Using your Walkman in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the ...

Page 40: ...s Troubleshooting Contents list Caring for the touch screen The following explains care for the Walkman body and touch screen Wipe with a soft cloth eyeglasses cleaning cloth etc If excessively dirty wipe with a cloth moistened with diluted neutral detergent Do not use chemicals such as thinner benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface finish Be careful not to get water inside 2012 Sony Co...

Page 41: ... the Home screen Music player widget Play back music Application shortcut Starts application individually Music player shortcut Play back music files transferred by Media Go or drag and drop Video player shortcut Play back video files by intuitive operations Apps Displays all your applications and widgets Photo viewer shortcut View photos and slide shows FM radio shortcut Starts FM radio Related t...

Page 42: ...ing data Sending uploading data Transferring data using Bluetooth function Installation complete when application installed via Google Play etc System update notification Application update when update for installed market application available Event scheduled on calendar Song playing back FM radio in use USB connection active Error message Login sync error Notification not displayed by other icon...

Page 43: ...hooting Contents list About notification panel Swipe the status bar to display the notification panel on which you can check the notification details You can also start the relevant application directly by tapping a notification on the panel Notification panel Notification Hint Tap the Back button to close the notification panel Related topic Home screen Main notification icons 2012 Sony Corporati...

Page 44: ...ces provided by Google Multiple accounts can be registered on your Walkman 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Accounts sync Add account 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up the account Note Make sure your Walkman is connected to the Internet through a Wi Fi connection when setting up or logging in to your Google account Details Related topic Delet...

Page 45: ...ecifications Troubleshooting Contents list Deleting a Google account You can delete accounts by following the procedures below 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Accounts sync 2 Tap the account to delete from the list 3 Tap the Menu button and then Remove account Remove account Related topic Setting up a Google account 2012 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...ation is displayed by the GPS function The present location can be displayed quicker when stationary than while moving If the present location is not displayed or if the wrong location is displayed check the following notes as well When other electronic devices are near your Walkman electromagnetic waves or magnetic interference from those may prevent the Walkman from providing accurate location i...

Page 47: ... Fi with applications that use location information Google Maps etc 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Location services 2 To set the wireless network tap Google s location service To set the GPS function tap GPS satellites Use of location information is enabled disabled each time you tap the setting Note You can reduce battery consumption by turning off ...

Page 48: ...earch for your current position with a wireless network 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Location services Google s location service 2 Read the cautions about location information and agree Note Location information is collected without identifying the individual user Also location information may be collected even if the application is not running Rela...

Page 49: ...Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Changing the language settings You can change the language used for screen display etc on your Walkman 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Language input Language 2 Tap the desired language 2012 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ...nd you will be liable for the cost of repairs 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Security Screen lock 2 Tap the desired setting Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete the settings Hint If Attention is displayed read the warning given about the screen lock feature and tap I understand and agree OK Note It is highly recommended that you...

Page 51: ...ut changing the relative balance among them 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Sound Volumes 2 Drag the slider to adjust the individual volumes then tap OK Note If the sound of music a video or a game cannot be heard turn up the volume by dragging the Music video games other media slider If you set the volume level of Music video games other media Notific...

Page 52: ... Limit Automatic Volume Limiter System to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction With AVLS Volume Limit you can reduce noise leakage from high volume playback as well as reduce risk of ear discomfort or the risk of danger when unable to hear outside sounds 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Sound AVLS Volume Limit Related topic...

Page 53: ...gs Backup reset Factory data reset Reset device 2 Tap Erase everything Your Walkman restarts automatically after being initialized Note If you put a check in the checkbox by tapping Erase USB storage the following data will be erased Music and photo data transferred to your Walkman Preinstalled content the Setup exe file stored in Walkman memory for installation on your computer Be careful because...

Page 54: ...cations Troubleshooting Contents list Updating the system Updating your Walkman to the latest version of the system software allows you to use the most recent functions in the optimal environment You will be notified of system updates by means such as the network Note It is best to back up data before updating your Walkman Related topic Using the RESET button Initializing 2012 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ...hooting Contents list About Wi Fi communications Wi Fi 1 is a communications technology that allows for connection with wireless network devices bearing the Wi Fi logo and use of public wireless networks You can use Wi Fi to browse the Internet on your Walkman or connect to other communications devices 1 Wi Fi indicates certification of compatibility with wireless network devices 2012 Sony Corpora...

Page 56: ...r Walkman first turn on the Wi Fi function 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch on or off Note To reduce battery consumption turn off the Wi Fi function when not in use The Wi Fi antenna is built in to your Walkman If you cover the antenna with your hands or other objects while connecting to the Internet using the Wi Fi function the...

Page 57: ...Protected Setup compatible Yes Go on to Question 2 No Go to Connecting to a Wi Fi network from the list Question 2 Does your Wi Fi router have a WPS button Yes Go to Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the WPS button No Go to Connecting to a Wi Fi network using a PIN Note For information about your wireless LAN environment please contact the manufacturer of your Wi Fi device the wireless LAN servi...

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Page 59: ...splayed then tap System settings Wi Fi 2 Tap the network you want to use from the list 3 Enter a password if needed and tap Connect Hint If you are connecting to a Wi Fi network for the first time select a method for setting up a Wi Fi connection Details When you are in range and Wi Fi is on your Walkman will automatically reconnect to a network to which you have connected before To check the MAC ...

Page 60: ...l and tap Show advanced options A checkmark will be added in the check box 4 Flick up again to show the advanced options 5 Tap the WPS options then tap Push button from the option list and tap Save 6 Press the WPS button on the Wi Fi router within 2 minutes Hint When you first connect to a Wi Fi network check how to set up a Wi Fi connection Details When you are in range and Wi Fi is on your Walkm...

Page 61: ...up the panel and tap Show advanced options A checkmark will be added in the check box 4 Flick up again to show the advanced options 5 Tap the WPS options then tap PIN from access point from the option list 6 Enter the PIN of the Wi Fi router using the onscreen keyboard 7 Tap Connect Hint When you first connect to a Wi Fi network check how to set up a Wi Fi connection Details When you are in range ...

Page 62: ...he Wi Fi network you want to use is not detected automatically when Wi Fi is on Hint Turn on the Wi Fi function if it is off Details 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Wi Fi Add network 2 Enter the network SSID of the network to use 3 Enter a password if needed and tap Save Hint To check the MAC address of your Walkman or other Wi Fi details tap the Menu ...

Page 63: ...ions Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Checking Wi Fi network status You can check the status of a Wi Fi network by icons shown in the status bar Connected to a Wi Fi network An open network is detected when Wi Fi network notification is set to on 2012 Sony Corporation 63 ...

Page 64: ...ions Distance between devices Presence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Signal conditions Surrounding environment wall material etc Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on signal conditions The data transfer rate specified in the specifications is the theoretical maximum and it may not reflect actual data transfer rate Actual data transfer rate may not be as fas...

Page 65: ...ion The Bluetooth function enables wireless data transfer between devices that support Bluetooth communication technology You can transfer data between these devices at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area Bluetooth devices need to be paired with each other the first time a wireless connection is made Once paired the Bluetooth device and your Walkman can subsequently be connected with a simp...

Page 66: ...establish connection may vary Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device For details on Bluetooth communications see About the Bluetooth function 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings 2 Slide the Bluetooth switch on or off Note To reduce battery consumption turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use The Bluetooth communications antenna ...

Page 67: ... Depending on the device the procedure to establish a connection may vary Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device For details on Bluetooth communications see About the Bluetooth function Hint Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is off Details 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the name of your Walkman Your Walkman will...

Page 68: ...efer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device for details on procedures for putting it in discoverable mode 2 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Bluetooth 3 Tap the device to set pairing for from the list and make sure the same number is displayed on the screen of your Walkman and that device The pairing and connection status will be...

Page 69: ...h function if it is off Details 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the name of the device you want to connect with in the Paired devices list Connected will be displayed under the name of the device as long as the device is connected If the Paired devices list is not displayed or the device you want to connect with is not displayed in the ...

Page 70: ... the Bluetooth device you are connected to Pairing will not end even if you disconnect Hint Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is off Details 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the name of the device you want to disconnect from in the list 3 Tap OK Hint To reduce battery consumption turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use Related...

Page 71: ...a Bluetooth device Unpair from a Bluetooth device while the Bluetooth function is turned on Hint Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is off Details 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Bluetooth 2 Tap displayed on the right of the name of the device you want to unpair from in the list 3 Tap Unpair Pairing ends Related topic Turning the Bluetooth function o...

Page 72: ...d played on the receiving Bluetooth device is slightly delayed from the sound of the sending device Radio waves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of equipment such as electronic medical devices Turn off your Walkman and other Bluetooth device in the following locations as failure to do so may cause an accident In hospitals near priority seats on trains in airplanes in place...

Page 73: ...Bluetooth connection Doing so may obstruct the Bluetooth connection Built in antenna 2012 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 74: ...man will be connected automatically as a mass storage MSC mode device Your Walkman will then be accessible by clicking Computer or My Computer from the Windows Start menu Hint If USB connected is displayed on the screen tap Turn on USB storage to complete the connection You can change the method of USB connection Setting your WALKMAN to connect automatically as a USB storage device 1 Tap the Menu ...

Page 75: ...ng on how you use the connection 1 Tap the Menu button with the Home screen displayed then tap System settings Storage 2 Tap the Menu button then tap USB computer connection The USB computer connection screen will be displayed 3 Tap the desired mode A checkmark will be added to the selected mode Hint The USB computer connection screen can also be displayed by tapping Connected as USB Storage Conne...

Page 76: ...by dragging and dropping 1 Use the supplied USB cable to connect your Walkman and a computer Your Walkman will be recognized by the computer and you will be able to drag and drop data Drag and drop music data to the Music folder video data to the Video folder and photo data to the Picture or DCIM folder Note Content may not be played back if you change the name of folders such as Music Video Pictu...

Page 77: ...Press the Power button if the screen of your Walkman is off If your Walkman is connected to a computer in MTP or PTP mode you do not need to follow the procedures below Just disconnect the USB cable 1 Tap Turn off USB storage displayed on the screen of your Walkman If that message is not displayed on the screen swipe the status bar then tap Turn off USB storage on the notification panel 2 Disconne...

Page 78: ...off the power of your Walkman when reading or writing data Do not remove the USB cable when transferring data between your Walkman and the computer 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 by USB cable Doing so may cause the Walkman to malfun...

Page 79: ...h 1 Applications provided by Google such as Browser Google Search and Calendar are preinstalled For details on the preinstalled applications search the Internet The application names may be changed without notice Music player Play back music files transferred by Media Go or drag and drop Video player Play back video files by intuitive operations Photo viewer View photos and slide shows FM radio Li...

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Page 81: ...e applications screen displays the icons of all applications currently installed on your Walkman You can start an application simply by tapping the icon on the applications screen 1 From the Home screen tap The applications screen will be displayed 2 Tap the icon of the desired application Hint To close the applications screen tap the Back button or the Home button To display applications not show...

Page 82: ...out Media Go Media Go is software that allows you to copy import music from your CDs to your computer and to manage the stored content on your computer You can transfer content stored on your computer to your Walkman using Media Go If you have already managed music with iTunes etc you can use Media Go to transfer content to the Walkman You can also use the Windows Explorer to drag and drop content...

Page 83: ...on CD title song name artist name etc it is displayed in the window 2 Click Wait until all songs have been imported Hint Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are AAC mp4 and MP3 mp3 You can transfer music more effectively to your Walkman using those formats Media Go obtains the CD information from a database on the Internet However depending on the CD information may not be available in the da...

Page 84: ...yright protection cannot be transferred Media Go supports data transferred from iTunes to your Walkman Transferring content managed with Media Go 1 Connect your Walkman and your computer using the USB cable supplied Details and then start Media Go 2 Select the desired content and drag and drop it to your Walkman Media Go recognizes the type of data by filename extension and sends it to the appropr...

Page 85: ...Walkman Media Go recognizes the type of data by filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkman Related topic Connecting by USB 2012 Sony Corporation 85 ...

Page 86: ...erference 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 Co...

Page 87: ...elp to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories Headphones Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery...

Page 88: ...er 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the audio comfortably clearly and without distortion set the dial and leave it there See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a safe listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player This is a great solution for parents to ensure their children li...

Page 89: ...pproved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication The following FCC IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada Other versions...

Page 90: ...bjects Do not pour water or put any foreign object in your Walkman Doing so may cause fire or electric shock If this occurs turn off the Walkman immediately disconnect the USB cable from the Walkman 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 d...

Page 91: ...p not supplied be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass by Furthermore 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 a...

Page 92: ...low 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 bad weather such as in the 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 2012 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 93: ...es not support is used in the text User defined characters or special symbols are used in the text Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging if it is used for an extended period of time Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when your Walkman is moved quickly from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just t...

Page 94: ...ing must not be impaired Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones 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 especially when using headphones Turn up the volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears Caring for ot...

Page 95: ...able software If the Walkman is connected to the computer the built in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as WALKMAN Note Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built in flash memory of your Walkman Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied during data transfer Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your Walkman may be damaged Do...

Page 96: ...on Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Sample data This product is preinstalled with music video and photo sample data Once deleted the sample data cannot be restored Please note that Sony will not provide replacement sample data 2012 Sony Corporation 96 ...

Page 97: ...pment other than that for which it is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice Operation of software other than that supplied is not guaranteed 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 ins...

Page 98: ...k of International Business Machines Corporation Apple Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Wi Fi the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo WPA WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Setup are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth...

Page 99: ...els Panel type TFT color display with white LED backlight Interface USB Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Headphone Stereo mini jack WM PORT WM PORT multiple connecting terminal 22 pins FM radio FM Frequency range 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g n Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 3 0 Profile AVRCP1 0 A2DP1 2 OPP1 1 HID Sensor GPS receiver Accelerometer Buil...

Page 100: ...s 3 8 inches Mass 100 g 3 6 oz Capacity User available capacity 1 Actual available memory for other contents 1 NWZ F804 8 GB approx 4 84 GB 5 207 982 080 bytes NWZ F805 16 GB approx 12 1 GB 13 080 887 296 bytes NWZ F806 32 GB approx 26 7 GB 28 711 321 600 bytes Actual available memory for application software 2 NWZ F804 8 GB approx 1 00 GB 1 073 741 824 bytes NWZ F805 16 GB approx 1 00 GB 1 073 74...

Page 101: ...cal usage conditions with Settings for battery life measurement as shown below Music Bluetooth ON MP3 128 kbps Approx 15 Hrs Linear PCM 1 411 kbps Approx 15 Hrs Bluetooth OFF MP3 128 kbps Approx 25 Hrs Linear PCM 1 411 kbps Approx 25 Hrs Video Bluetooth ON AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx 4 5 Hrs Bluetooth OFF AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx 5 Hrs FM Approx 22 Hrs Note Even if the player is turned off fo...

Page 102: ... to other than None DSEE Sound Enhance to On and xLOUD to On shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 15 compared with setting them to None or Off 3 Setting Dynamic Normalizer to ON shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 10 compared with setting it to Off 4 Setting Clear Phase to ON shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 2...

Page 103: ... Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format Number NWZ F804 8 GB 128 kbps Approx 1 300 songs 1 411 kbps Linear PCM Approx 120 songs NWZ F805 16 GB 128 kbps Approx 3 300 songs 1 411 kbps Linear PCM Approx 300 songs NWZ F806 32 GB 128 kbps Approx 7 300 songs 1 411 kbps Linear PCM Approx 660 songs Time NWZ F804 8 GB 128 kbps Approx 86 hr 40 min 1 411 kbps Linea...

Page 104: ... Maximum recordable time of videos Approx The approximate times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred The time may differ depending on the conditions under which the player is used Time NWZ F804 8 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 19 hr 40 min NWZ F805 16 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 49 hr 40 min NWZ F806 32 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 109 hr 20 m...

Page 105: ...e Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later Not supported by OSs other than above Compatibility mode for Windows XP included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is not supported 1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft 2 Excluding 64 bit OS versions CPU CPU 1 GHz processor 2 6 GHz recommended for video playback RAM RAM 1 GB or ...

Page 106: ... kHz FLAC Media File format FLAC file format File extension flac Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz Linear PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit rate 1 411 kbps Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz AAC 3 Media File format MP4 file format File extension mp4 m4a 3gp Bit rate 16 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR 4 Sampling frequency 2 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz H...

Page 107: ... variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz Photo 7 Photo Viewer Photo Format Codec JPEG Media File format Compatible with DCF 2 0 Exif 2 21 file format File extension jpg jpeg Profile Baseline Profile Number of pixels Max 6 048 4 032 pixels 24 000 000 pixels 1 Copyright protected WMA WMV files cannot be played back 2 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders 3 Copyright prote...

Page 108: ...kman to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Details 3 Press the RESET button with the end of a pin or other narrow object Before resetting your Walkman check that no music video etc is being played back You can then reset the Walkman safely 4 Check information on the issue in the help of the individual software 5 Look up information on...

Page 109: ...oduct or would like information on compatible items with this product visit the following websites For customer in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http esupport sony com ca For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support ...

Page 110: ...not operate does not respond to button operations The power is not on Press and hold the Power button Details Your Walkman contains condensation Let your Walkman sit for a few hours The remaining battery power is low or depleted Charge the battery by means such as connecting your Walkman to a running computer Details If you charge the battery and nothing changes press the RESET button to reset you...

Page 111: ...ct Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Your Walkman does not work properly The device connected by USB computer etc was turned on or off with your Walkman connected to it Reset your Walkman by pressing the RESET button of your Walkman Details Be sure to disconnect your Walkman before you turn on or off the USB device 2012 Sony Corporation 111 ...

Page 112: ...portant Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Your Walkman gets warm Your Walkman may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging The Walkman also may get warm temporarily when a large amount of data is transferred Set the Walkman aside for a while to allow it to cool down 2012 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 113: ...upplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list The date and time have been reset If you left your Walkman with the battery charge depleted the date and time may be reset This is not a malfunction Wait for about 10 minutes Details then set the date and time again 2012 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Page 114: ...ion Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Playback has stopped suddenly The remaining battery power is low or depleted Charge the battery by means such as connecting your Walkman to a running computer Details There is a problem with connection to a Bluetooth device that has caused playback to stop Check the connection to the Bluetooth device 2012 Sony Corporation 114 ...

Page 115: ...ecifications Troubleshooting Contents list An application does not operate You cannot use some of the applications while your Walkman is connected to a computer in MSC mode default setting and USB storage is active Swipe the status bar then tap Turn off USB storage on the notification panel Tap Turn off USB storage displayed on the screen of your Walkman 2012 Sony Corporation 115 ...

Page 116: ...eep and warning Check the volume level are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond a specific level for the first time You can cancel the alarm and warning by tapping OK button on the alert dialog The alarm beep does not sound when connecting a Bluetooth audio device Note You can turn up the volume beyond the specific level after canceling the alarm and warning After th...

Page 117: ... improperly the sound from the headphones will be impaired Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place Details The headphone plug is dirty Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth The song that you want to play back is not selected Select the song on your Walkman A Bluetooth connection is active Sound is not emitted from the headphones when a Bluetooth connection is active Deactivat...

Page 118: ...ons Troubleshooting Contents list There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones The headphone plug is not fully inserted into the jack If the headphones are not connected correctly sound will not be output properly Insert the headphone plug into the jack until it clicks Details 2012 Sony Corporation 118 ...

Page 119: ... etc are damaged Connect your Walkman to a computer and use the software you used to transfer the songs or the Windows Explorer to delete the damaged songs Then import songs from CDs etc and transfer them again When importing data to your computer close any other applications to avoid data damage Transferred files are not in a format that can be played on your Walkman For information on the playab...

Page 120: ...t Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Noise can be heard when plugging in or unplugging the headphones If you plug in or unplug the headphones while playing music noise may be generated from the headphones This is not a malfunction Remove the headphones from your ears when plugging in or unplugging 2012 Sony Corporation 120 ...

Page 121: ...sic Operations Connection Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list The screen turns off There was no operation made within the time selected in Sleep Press the Power button 2012 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 122: ...formation Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list The touch screen does not operate properly Fingers other than those performing operations are touching the screen Operations may not be recognized properly if other fingers touch the screen while making operations Make sure other fingers do not touch the screen while making operations 2012 Sony Corporation 122 ...

Page 123: ...a wirelessly The battery life will be longer if you turn off the connection whenever you are not using it Details You are using the Wi Fi function More battery charge is consumed because the Wi Fi function transfers data wirelessly The battery life will be longer if you turn off the connection whenever you are not using it Details Display is too bright The battery life will be longer by adjusting ...

Page 124: ...de Exit from standby sleep or hibernation mode An AC adapter not compatible with your Walkman is being used Use an AC adapter not supplied compatible with your Walkman A USB hub is being used Your Walkman may not charge via a USB hub Connect the Walkman directly to the computer s USB port Your Walkman is connected to a computer running an operating system that is not supported Check the system req...

Page 125: ...ection Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Charging completes very quickly If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins little time is needed to reach full charge 2012 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Page 126: ...an is not recognized as USB storage The USB connection is turned off If your Walkman is in MSC mode swipe the status bar then tap Turn on USB storage on the notification panel followed by Turn on USB storage then OK USB debugging is enabled Some devices or software may not recognize your Walkman when USB debugging is enabled Tap the Menu button then tap System settings Developer options USB debugg...

Page 127: ... debugging and uncheck the box A USB hub is being used Your Walkman may not be recognized by the computer if using a USB hub Connect your Walkman directly to the computer s USB port The USB connector on your computer may have a problem Connect your Walkman to another USB connector on your computer When you use your Walkman for the first time or when the battery is low the battery symbol may be dis...

Page 128: ...ximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Details and Maximum recordable time of videos Approx Details Data with errors is present on your Walkman Back up necessary data and format your Walkman Details You are not using compatible software Install compatible software and then transfer data The data is damaged Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer then import it to yo...

Page 129: ...ic Operations Connection Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list The transfer takes too much time You transferred a large file to your Walkman It may take a long time to transfer a large file 2012 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ...ansferred to your Walkman There is not enough free memory space on your Walkman Delete any unnecessary data to increase free space Data that cannot be played on your Walkman is stored on the Walkman If data that cannot be played on your Walkman is stored on the Walkman fewer songs videos and photos can be transferred Transfer back to the computer data other than that which you will play on the Wal...

Page 131: ...d Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Your Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used Your Walkman may be unstable if using a USB hub or USB extension cable Connect the Walkman directly to the computer s USB port 2012 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...t a heavy load on the computer To prevent infection by viruses disconnect your computer from the Internet before quitting security software There is not enough free space for the hard drive Check the amount of free hard drive space required to install the application and delete unnecessary files Your account has no administrator privileges or you have not logged in as the computer s administrator ...

Page 133: ...rmation Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing software Or the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes Wait until the installation is completed because it is progressing properly Installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on the computer used 2012 Sony Corporation 133 ...

Page 134: ...oting Contents list You cannot register a Bluetooth device cannot complete pairing Your Walkman and the Bluetooth device are far apart Register pair them within the range in which Bluetooth connections can be made Details The profile of the Bluetooth device to register pair differs from that of your Walkman Registration pairing cannot be performed if the profiles are different 2012 Sony Corporatio...

Page 135: ...devices that are not registered paired Register pair the Bluetooth device s Details Your Walkman or the Bluetooth device to connect with is in sleep mode Exit from sleep mode The remaining battery power is low or depleted Charge the battery by means such as connecting your Walkman to a running computer Details The registration pairing information on your Walkman or the Bluetooth device to connect ...

Page 136: ... volume is set to zero It may not be possible to adjust the volume of certain connected Bluetooth devices Turn up the volume on the Bluetooth device or your Walkman Playback of the file has not started Start playing back the file on your Walkman The connected Bluetooth device is not turned on Turn on the connected Bluetooth device and make sure the Bluetooth function is activated Bluetooth connect...

Page 137: ...on Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Volume cannot be changed when a Bluetooth connection is made You cannot adjust the volume with certain Bluetooth devices Adjust the volume on your Walkman 2012 Sony Corporation 137 ...

Page 138: ...ver wireless LAN device or another Bluetooth device using the 2 4 GHz frequency or a microwave oven or other device that is emitting electromagnetic waves is in use near your Walkman or the connected Bluetooth device Use your Walkman or the connected Bluetooth device away from the above devices Obstacles metal people walls etc are between your Walkman and the connected Bluetooth device Avoid or re...

Page 139: ... device that is emitting electromagnetic waves is in use near your Walkman or the connected Bluetooth device Use your Walkman or the connected Bluetooth device away from the above devices Obstacles metal people walls etc are between your Walkman and the connected Bluetooth device Avoid or remove any obstacles between your Walkman and the connected Bluetooth device The bit rate setting is improper ...

Page 140: ...pplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Sound skips during music playback when a Bluetooth connection is made Sound may skip depending on the usage environment or settings Place your Walkman and the Bluetooth device closer together That may reduce skipping 2012 Sony Corporation 140 ...

Page 141: ... Noise is generated when a Bluetooth connection is made The Bluetooth connection may be broken End the Bluetooth connection and reestablish it You may hear noise in certain usage environments Change the location end the Bluetooth connection and reestablish it You may hear noise from only one side of the headphones depending on the connection status End the Bluetooth connection and reestablish it 2...

Page 142: ...ns Connection Preinstalled Applications Supplied Software Important Product Information Specifications Troubleshooting Contents list Video sound is delayed when a Bluetooth connection is made The sound may slightly lag behind the video with certain Bluetooth devices 2012 Sony Corporation 142 ...

Page 143: ...shooting Contents list The screen to enter the passkey appears when a Bluetooth connection is made A passkey may need to be entered when establishing a connection with certain Bluetooth devices Enter the same passkey on your Walkman and the Bluetooth device Details See the manual for your Bluetooth device for instructions on how to enter the passkey on the Bluetooth device 2012 Sony Corporation 14...

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