Sony Walkman NWZ-W273BLK manual

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page NWZ-W273 Help guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your “WALKMAN.” Go to page top 4-454 -919 -12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started Getting Started Customer Registration Web Site Customer registration Web site Before first use How to use this Help guide Water resistant specifications Operation Flow o[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Transferring Content Transferring Content Media Go (Windows Only) Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go iTunes (Mac Only) Transferring music by drag [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music Music Playing Music Playing music Skipping to the previous/next song Skipping to the previous/next folder Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting th[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Settings Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) Music Settings Setting the play mode Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operat[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cl[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 8[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Contents list Contents list Getting Started Customer Registration Web Site Customer registration Web site Before first use How to use this Help guide Water resistant specifications Oper[...]

Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting Songs Deleting songs Go to page top Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) Music Settings Setting the play mode Go to page top Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Possib[...]

License and trademark notice Go to page top Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 11[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Customer Registration Web Site > Customer registration Web site Customer registration Web site Sony recommends that you register your Walkman so we can provide b[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Customer Registration Web Site > Before first use Before first use Thank you for purchasing this Walkman. This Help guide explains how to transfer music to your [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Customer Registration Web Site > How to use this Help guide How to use this Help guide Selecting a topic to display Searching this Help guide Returning to a prev[...]

Searching this Help guide You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic. Enter the keyword in the window( ), and click the search button ( ). Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a page you have previously viewed. Printing out a page Click the print bu[...]

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WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Customer Registration Web Site > Water resistant specifications Water resistant specifications Scenarios (*1) For swimming If water inside the headphones causes [...]

If this does not remove the water, remove the earbuds and pat part (A) of the headphones 5 to 10 times on a dry cloth. Cleaning after use If perspiration, sand, or dirt gets on your Walkman, rinse it off with fresh water at room temperature or gently running tap water immediately. When you wash the Walkman, wash it by hand without using a brush, et[...]

Never use the USB cradle (supplied) with wet hands or with your Walkman wet. Doing so may cause an electric shock, smoke emission, or a fire, etc. Notes on using your Walkman Do not pour hot water directly on your Walkman and do not blow hot air from a hair dryer, etc., directly on the Walkman. Never use the Walkman in high temperature locations su[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Operation Flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to transfer music Operation flow to transfer music Transferring music using Media Go (Windows only) Transferring[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off Turning your “WALKMAN” on and off Turning on your “WALKMAN” Turning off your “WALKMAN” (Power)[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery Charging the battery Checking the battery charging status Checking the remaining battery power Notes on charging the batter[...]

Charging starts. Make sure that the OPR lamp window ( ) on the USB cradle (supplied) lights up in red. Charging time is approx. 1.5 hours. When your Walkman has been fully charged, disconnect it from the computer. For a Mac computer, click the eject icon of [WALKMAN] on the sidebar of Finder to disconnect your Walkman. Checking the battery charging[...]

Do not leave your Walkman connected for extended periods of time to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power. Leaving the Walkman connected may discharge the computer’s battery. Disconnect your Walkman from the computer before you turn on, restart, wake up from the sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Heat may build up in your Walkma[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Extending the battery life Extending the battery life Turning off your “WALKMAN” manually Adjusting data format and bit rate Turning the vol[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > Parts and controls Parts and controls Tactile dot There is a tactile dot on the left part of your Walkman. Use it to distinguish left from r[...]

(*1) There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 27[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > About the status of the OPR lamp About the status of the OPR lamp The OPR lamp indicates the following conditions in addition to charging st[...]

or second intervals There is no file that can be played on your Walkman. Blinks twice repetitively Message “NO DATA” You are trying to play an unsupported format or DRM file. Double short beep You are trying to play an expired file. Message “EXPIRED” The battery power is nearly depleted. Blinks three times repetitively Long double beep Whil[...]

You have entered formatting setting mode. Blinks — Waiting for setting whether formatting is executed or not. Lights up — Waiting for execution of formatting. Lights up — Formatting is being executed. Blinks quickly — Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 30[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > How to install the earbuds How to install the earbuds To enjoy better sound quality, change the size of the earbuds or adjust the earbud pos[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > How to place your “WALKMAN” on your ears How to place your “WALKMAN” on your ears 1 . Check the left ( ) and right ( ) parts of your[...]

adjustment band to a position where it feels comfortable. Taking your Walkman off Gently take your Walkman off your ears. Note If your Walkman does not feel comfortable, replace the earbuds. For details about how to install the earbuds, see [Details] . Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband. If you bend the neckband at the same part[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Getting Started > About the Software > About the software About the software Supplied software (Windows only) Compatible software You can use the software shown below to manage mu[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Transferring Content > Media Go (Windows Only) > Importing music from CDs using Media Go Importing music from CDs using Media Go You can use Media Go to copy (rip) music from your[...]

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WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Transferring Content > Media Go (Windows Only) > Transferring music using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go You can use Media Go to transfer music from your computer to y[...]

1 . Connect your Walkman and your computer using the USB cradle (supplied), and then start up Media Go. 2 . Start up iTunes. 3 . Select the desired music from iTunes ( ), and drag -and -drop it to your Walkman ( ). Media Go recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the Walkman. Note Do not disconne[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Transferring Content > iTunes (Mac Only) > Transferring music by drag -and -drop using iTunes Transferring music by drag -and -drop using iTunes You can directly transfer music by[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Transferring Content > Drag -and -Drop > Transferring music using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Transferring music using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac You can directly transfer [...]

Transferring music by drag -and -drop using iTunes Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 41[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing music Playing music About volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) 1 . Turn on your Walkman. [Details] 2 . Pr[...]

to level [7] automatically. If the volume is set beyond the specific level (*1) and you turn off the Walkman, the volume returns to the specific level (*1) automatically. (*1) Specific level = [18] Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go Transferring music by drag -and -drop using iTunes Transferring[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Skipping to the previous/next song Skipping to the previous/next song Previous Next 1 . Press the button to skip to the previous/next song. Go to page top [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Skipping to the previous/next folder Skipping to the previous/next folder Previous Next 1 . Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second to skip to t[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Shuffle playback Shuffle playback 1 . Press the P.LIST (Playlist)/SHUF (Shuffle) button to play songs in random order. To return to normal playback, press [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing songs in a playlist Playing songs in a playlist Playlists are created using Media Go. For information on how to create a playlist, refer to the Hel[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > ZAPPIN playback ZAPPIN playback What is ZAPPIN Playback? Starting ZAPPIN playback Skipping to the previous/next song, shuffle playback, or playlist playbac[...]

Press the button shortly during ZAPPIN playback. Normal playback Starting ZAPPIN playback 1 . Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second during normal playback. The voice guidance “Zappin in” is heard and ZAPPIN playback starts. (*1) Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second. Note If the most recognizable part of a song cannot [...]

1 . Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second during ZAPPIN playback. The voice guidance “Zappin long” or “Zappin short” is heard and the playback time of song clips changes. (*1) Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second. Returning to normal playback 1 . Press the button. The voice guidance “Zappin out” is heard and y[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Playing Music > Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL+/ - button. The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps: from 0 to 30. “10” is set [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Music > Deleting Songs > Deleting songs Deleting songs When you delete songs from your Walkman, use the software you used to transfer the songs or use Windows Explorer or Finder o[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the ma[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the play mode Setting the play mode Your Walkman offers a variety of playback modes as follows. Mode Description Normal The songs in your Walkm[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Dealing with Troubles > What can I do to solve a problem ? What can I do to solve a problem ? If your Walkman does not function as expected, try the following st[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Dealing with Troubles > Customer support Web site Customer support Web site If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on c[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > List of symptoms and possible causes List of symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes of and remedies[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Operation Operation Sound became muffled while swimming. Because the headphone sections are not water -tight, sound quality of your[...]

Return to normal playback by pressing the button shortly. [Details] The OPR lamp blinks red, an error - beep is heard, and no data is played/your Walkman cannot be turned on. [Details] The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Recharge the battery, see [Details] . You are trying to play an unsupported format or DRM file. Transfer files in[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Power Power Battery life is short. The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of t[...]

(supplied). You have not used your Walkman for more than a year. Depending on the conditions under which your Walkman is used, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Your Walkman takes a long time to start. It may take time to start if many files or folders are stored. While starting, your Walkman emits a startup [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Connection to a computer Connection to a computer The computer does not recognize your Walkman. Your Walkman is not attached to the[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > ZAPPIN ZAPPIN The most melodic and rhythmical part of a song is not played back in ZAPPIN playback. The song was not analyzed by 12[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Important product information Important product information “FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVIN[...]

For users in France At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user’s hearing. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1 -7-1 Konan Minato -ku Tokyo, 108 -0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony [...]

batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For users in Canada Listening for a Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your[...]

130 Jackhammer 140 Firecrackers This information courtesy of the American Speech -Language -Hearing Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and credentialing association for more than 135,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists. For information on protection against noise-induced[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Warning Warning The following instructions are important for using your Walkman. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Be sure not to sho[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Caution Caution Notes on use Notes on usage environment Notes on use The following instructions are important for using your Walkman. Be sure[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notice for users Notice for users Recorded songs are limited to private use only. Use of the songs beyond this limit requires permission of t[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notes on safe listening Notes on safe listening Road safety Do not use your Walkman while operating a motorized vehicle. Doing so may create [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notes on the software Notes on the software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in par[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Cleaning > Notes on cleaning Notes on cleaning Clean your Walkman with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Should your Walkman become ex[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN” > Updating the firmware of your “WALKMAN” Updating the firmware of your “WALKMAN” Updating the firmware[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Formatting your “WALKMAN” > Formatting your “WALKMAN” Formatting your “WALKMAN” You can format the built -in flash memory of your Walkman. Note[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > Deleting the Supplied Software > Deleting the supplied software Deleting the supplied software You can delete the supplied software from built -in memory w[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Important Information > License and Trademark Notice > License and trademark notice License and trademark notice “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Specifications Specifications Interface USB: Hi -Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playi[...]

(*1) Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back. (*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. (*3) Copyright protected AAC- LC files cannot be played back. (*4) 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 app[...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Contents Contents “WALKMAN” (1) Earbuds (1 set) USB cradle (1) Adjustment band (1) Quick Start Guide Notes on Water Resistant Specifications [...]

WALKMAN Help guide Print Search Getting Started Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page > Specifications > Specifications > System requirements System requirements Computer Windows® XP Home Edition (*1) (Service Pack 3 or later) Windows® XP Professional (*1) (Service[...]