Sony NWZ-W273 Quick Start Guide

Installing WALKMAN Guide and Media Go (for Windows)

1

Connect your Walkman to a running computer

using the USB cradle (supplied).

2

Select the following with the computer.

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Windows 7 or earlier: Select [Start] – [Computer] or [My Computer] –

[WALKMAN] – [Storage Media] – [FOR_WINDOWS].

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Windows 8: Select [Desktop] from [Start screen] to open [File Explorer]. In the

[Computer] list, select [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media] – [FOR_WINDOWS].

3

Double-click [Setup.exe].

The install wizard appears.

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When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored in the

[FOR_WINDOWS] folder of your Walkman is copied to your

computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Media Go are

installed to your computer.

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If [Setup.exe] does not start, copy the [Setup.exe] file to your

desktop, then double-click it.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the install wizard finishes, the WALKMAN Guide and Media

Go shortcuts appear on the desktop of your computer.

5

Double-clicking the

(WALKMAN Guide) icon on

the desktop allows you to browse information

such as the Help guide.

For detailed information on transferring music, etc., refer to the Help

guide included in the WALKMAN Guide.

Contents

Please check the items in the package.

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“WALKMAN” (1)

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USB cradle (1)

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Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)

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Adjustment band (1)

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Quick Start Guide (this manual)

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Notes on Water Resistant Specifications

About the Operating System

Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*

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(Service Pack 2 or later), Windows 7*

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(Service Pack 1 or later), or Windows 8.

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1

[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

For a Mac computer, make sure that the OS is Mac OS X v10.6 or later.

Not supported by OSs other than above

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Tactile dot

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Neckband

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Earbud

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Headphone section

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SHUF (Shuffle)/PLAYLISTS

button

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VOL +

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1

/– button

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Terminals

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OPR (Operation) lamp

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Power lock switch

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(Power) button

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

/

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button

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RESET button

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

button

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1

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There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

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Hint

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You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following

procedure even if you delete the [Setup.exe] file by formatting the built-in flash memory

of your Walkman. Copy the [Setup.exe] file and the [Install] folder from the [Backup]

folder of your computer to your Walkman. Then, connect your Walkman to another

computer on which you want to install the software and follow the above procedure

from step 2.

The [Backup] folder can be found at:

C:\Program Files*

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\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-W270\Backup

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1

[Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.

Installing the Help guide (for Mac)

1

Connect your Walkman to a running computer


2

On the computer, select [WALKMAN] in the

sidebar of Finder, then open the [FOR_MAC]

folder.

3

Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_Mac].

The installer starts.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the installer finishes, the HelpGuide alias (shortcut) appears on

the desktop of your computer.

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Hint

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Before you attempt to delete the software from your Walkman, copy the [FOR_MAC]

folder to your Mac computer as a backup if necessary.

To connect your Walkman to a computer, the Walkman must be attached to the USB

cradle (supplied) correctly.

1

Dry the terminals of your Walkman (

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) using a

soft dry cloth.

2

Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle (supplied).

Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman (

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) and the USB

cradle (supplied) (

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) are in contact with each other.

3

Connect your Walkman to an operating computer


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If a screen appears presenting a choice of actions, click “Cancel.”

Charging starts.

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Make sure that the OPR lamp window on the USB cradle (supplied)

lights up in red.

How to Install the Supplied Software

About the manuals

This Quick Start Guide only describes the basic operating instructions and

how to install the supplied software.

For detailed information and operating instructions, refer to the Help guide

(HTML document) included in the supplied software after installation.

OPR lamp

Notes on charging by using the computer

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Charge the battery when the OPR lamp blinks in red rapidly.

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While the battery is charging, the OPR lamp indicates the charging status of your

Walkman.

You can see the status of the OPR lamp through the OPR lamp window on the USB

cradle (supplied).

Lights up in red: Being charged

Turns off: Charged fully or not being charged

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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] in the sidebar of Finder to

disconnect your Walkman.

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If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode

while your Walkman is connected via the USB cradle (supplied), the Walkman

continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.

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When you use your Walkman for the first time, or if you have not used the Walkman for

a long time, it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer, even if

charging has already started (the OPR lamp lights up in red). Check that the computer

recognizes your Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about

5 minutes.

Attaching Your Walkman to the USB Cradle (Supplied) and Charging the Battery

Parts and Controls

Quick Start Guide

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How to Install the Supplied Software

How to Use Your “WALKMAN”

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