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Installing the Operation Guide and Software
You can install the Operation Guide (PDF file) and software from the supplied CD-ROM
following the steps below. When installing, it is required to log on your computer as an
administrator.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The install wizard will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
When the install menu appears, click on the item to install on the left
side, and then click the [Install] button on the right lower side of the
screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you install the Operation Guide (PDF file), select [
Operation Guide].
To view the Operation Guide (PDF file)
After installation is completed, a
icon appears on the desktop. You can view the Operation
Guide by clicking the
icon. For details about how to use or set player functions, refer to the
Operation Guide (PDF file) if necessary.
Note
To view the Operation Guide, you need Adobe Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software. Adobe
Reader can be downloaded from the Internet for free.
About the bundled software
Best Buy Digital Music Store
With the Best Buy Digital Music Store, you can purchase individual songs, and/or sign up for a
membership to create a subscription account. Songs that are purchased, subscribed to, or ripped from
CDs using this software can be transferred to your player. However, to transfer purchased or
subscription songs, you need to apply for a membership. For details, refer to the Help drop-down in the
software, or visit the following web site:
http://www.bestbuy.com/digitalmusic
Windows Media Player 11
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG)
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. For details on
operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following website.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Hint
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter
file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing
Windows Media Player 11, make sure to check whether your software or service
corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Media Manager for WALKMAN
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC*
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, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile,
AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS Feed (music, video)
Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player
and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can also subscribe to RSS feeds and
transfer the music or video files that have been downloaded from RSS channels.
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software.
Audio files (AAC) or videos can also be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer
as well as Media Manager for WALKMAN.
*
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DRM files are not compatible.
MP3 Conversion Tool
MP3 Conversion Tool converts ATRAC audio data to MP3 data.
Getting Data
To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos
from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from a
video camera to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need
to use appropriate software.
Transferring Data
You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer.
You can also transfer data using the bundled software.
Playable data hierarchy has rules. Transfer data properly, see the following illustrations.
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
Music
Video
Photo
1st
7th
8th
9th
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
* Data hierarchy of “PICTURES” is the same
as the “PICTURE” folder.
Transferable files
Music: MP3, WMA, AAC*, Linear PCM
Video: MPEG-4, AVC (H.264/AVC)
Photo: JPEG
* Copyright protected AAC files cannot be played back.
Notice for users
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.
The ability to display the languages on the bundled 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 bundled software.
User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.
Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed
properly on device. This is due to:
The capacity of the connected player.
The player is not functioning normally.
Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player.
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. __________________________
For the latest information
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on
compatible items with this product, visit the following web site.
http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
