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    Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN®. The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here. The
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    Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB-DAC screen
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    Browsing the operating guide Transferring Music Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Using a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Importing content from the Walkman to Music
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    with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) Adjusting the sound quality settings Using the Noise Canceling function Monitoring ambient sound while playing music
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    Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman card in the Walkman. The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. Playing Music A track is duplicated on the Walkman. The Walkman cannot play
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer registration websites We recommend that you register the Walkman to get better customer support. For customers in the US: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/ For customers in Canada: English http://www.Sony.ca/Registration French http://www.Sony
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Before first use Thank you for purchasing a Walkman. For Walkman, read the topics under [Related Topic]. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual
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    Charging the battery Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 8
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations.
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for models supplied with After washing, drain off the water and reattach the earbuds. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Checking the contents of the package 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on the Walkman for the Follow the onscreen instructions. Note The Walkman does not display a clock. The clock setting is used for data management. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 can create playlists. Transferring content on a computer to the Walkman. Confirm the system requirements before you install Music Center for Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) The contents of the Help Guide may be subject
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    NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Mac computers. Use the latest version of Content Transfer. You can transfer content that you manage with iTunes or Finder. You can simply drag-and-drop the tracks or albums to transfer them to the Walkman
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Turning the Walkman on or off 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on. When you turn on the Walkman for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can set the following
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). The HOLD function is enabled. You cannot operate the buttons on the Walkman or the touch screen. Only the button
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Charging the battery 1 Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB. The charge lamp will light up. When charging is complete, the battery status icon switches to . Then, the charge lamp turns off. 2 Disconnect the Walkman from the
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using the Walkman in the following manner. The battery life depends on usage conditions. For details on the battery life, see [Battery life]. Turn off the power manually when
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    NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the battery usage conditions. When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the Walkman. Removing a microSD card from the Walkman. Formatting a microSD card on the Walkman. To use a microSD card on the Walkman
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    Walkman, you cannot exchange data between the Walkman memory and a microSD card. If the Walkman does not recognize the microSD card, remove and reinsert the microSD card into the Walkman for the Walkman to update the the Help Guide may be subject
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the Walkman. Sony does not guarantee the operation of other microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for microSD cards that are used on multiple devices.
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and controls 1. Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the Walkman cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. 5. (power) button
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    device must support the NFC function. You can connect the Bluetooth device to the Walkman. 11. Built-in Bluetooth antenna The antenna allows the Walkman to connect without looking at them. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 How to use the various screens on the Walkman This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen ( ) at the center. Flick the playback screen to switch to other screens (
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    You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Bookmark List screen You can display the option/setting menus. You can configure various settings for the Walkman. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. To configure the basic settings
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    (pause) Tap to start playback. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. bar to change the playback position in a track. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications -12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). You can
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    to display the default categories. View Help Select the item to view the operating guide. Pop-up menu Tap to display the pop-up menu. appears beside each item holding down an item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playback screen You can control playback operations from the playback elapsed time and timeline bar indications may not be accurate. The Walkman may not display cover art depending on the file format. Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu.
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    the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 35
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen to the right. 1. Current track 2. Playback order 3. Pop-up
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    holding down an item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the
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    of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. To display the sound quality setting screen Flick the playback screen up. To navigate
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    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 FM Radio screen You can listen to FM radio. To switch to the FM radio function Tap on the library screen. 1. button Tap the button
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    of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Listening to FM radio broadcasts Presetting FM radio stations 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 43
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Language Study screen The language study function provides the useful functions for learning languages. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay You need to transfer
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    for the language study function You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Playback screen for the language study function Useful . The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 45
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    Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Using the language study function Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using using Windows Explorer Transferring language study content using Mac Finder 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 46
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 USB-DAC screen You can use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device. Use this function if you want to change the sound quality settings. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
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    Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 48
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 List of icons displayed in the information area You can check the playback status and various settings using the icons displayed in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the Walkman. 1. Information area Volume status
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    Related Topic Adjusting the volume 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 50
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume. On the screen: Tap the area ( ) on the playback screen to display the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( )
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    [AVLS (Volume Limit)] does not work while there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives 4-
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 volume will turn down automatically. If you turn off the Walkman after you have selected a high volume that may damage your eardrums, Walkman the next time. The alarm will not sound when there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Browsing the operating guide You can browse the operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the Walkman. 1 On the library screen or the playback screen, tap and then [View Help]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to prepare the content. This topic includes instructions to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Hint You can also use iTunes
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    computer Use an external media device that contains music content. The following instructions are for Windows Explorer. If you are using a Mac computer, choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without 2017 Sony Corporation 56
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content High-Resolution Audio refers to content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. High-Resolution Audio content is available via online music services. Access an online music service
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Note Do not disconnect
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    language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Playing music 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 59
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [File
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    setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject content using Windows Explorer Playing music 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 61
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2 Launch Music Center for PC. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Click in the bottom left of Music Center
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Music Center for PC. 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2 Launch
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    Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Using the language study function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 65
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [
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    setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject for PC Using the language study function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 67
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    Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer You can use Content Transfer. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed. 2 Launch Content Transfer. 3 Connect the Walkman to
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    is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Preparing music
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2 Select [WALKMAN] in
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    content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic content using Mac Finder Playing music 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 71
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content using Mac Finder You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Finder. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Connect the Walkman to a computer via USB. 2 Select [WALKMAN] in
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    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content using Mac Finder Using the language study function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 73
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adding lyrics information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). After you input lyrics to tracks, transfer the tracks to the Walkman. Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file) 1. Open the [Notepad] in Windows
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    card instead of [WALKMAN]. 7. Create a new folder in the [MUSIC] folder under [WALKMAN]. Then, drag display lyrics on the Walkman. Single-byte characters The LRC files will be transferred to the Walkman when the music files are transferred. On a The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on transferring content from a computer Drag-and-drop content into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The Walkman Otherwise, the Walkman will not recognize the folders. MUSIC LEARNING The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to transfer music content from a computer to the Walkman in advance. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content from a CD or the computer to the Walkman. Drag
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    Use the bookmark function or playlist function on the Walkman. Create playlists with Music Center for PC or iTunes and transfer them. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to using Mac Finder Playback methods 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 78
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Setting the playback mode. Setting the playback To shuffle all the tracks on the Walkman, select [All Songs] on the library screen. 79 Selected Range Tracks in the
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    Then, the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks on the Walkman, select [All Songs] track from a bookmark list, the Walkman plays tracks in the selected bookmark list select a track from a playlist, the Walkman plays tracks in the selected playlist only. contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using [SensMe™ Channels] The [SensMe™ Channels] function automatically groups tracks by theme. You can play tracks to suit your mood, current activity, the time of day, and more. To use the [SensMe™ Channels] function on the Walkman, tracks must
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Obtaining lyrics information To display lyric information on the Walkman, you need to transfer a lyric text file (LRC file) together with the track file to the Walkman holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Displaying lyrics Transfer tracks with lyrics information to the Walkman. Then, set the Walkman to display lyrics. When lyrics information is available for a track, an icon ( ) lights up. 1 On the playback screen, tap and then [Display Lyrics].
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the Walkman. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to playlists on the Walkman. Listening to playlists on
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    [Delete from Playlist]. Note Even if you delete a playlist, the tracks in the playlist will not be deleted from the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing bookmarks on the Walkman You can add your favorite tracks to bookmark lists. Up to 10 bookmark lists are available. Up to 999 tracks can be added to a bookmark list. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding
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    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 87
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Deleting tracks from the Walkman You can delete tracks from the Walkman menu and tap [Delete]. Follow the onscreen instructions. Hint You can also delete tracks on a the Walkman will not recognize the content. The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The BLUETOOTH® function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support the Bluetooth device, refer to the manual of the device. When the connection
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    is terminated automatically in the following cases: The battery of the Walkman has run out. The Walkman is turned off. When there is an active Bluetooth connection, the sound quality settings are invalid. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device If the Walkman and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the Walkman. You can connect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device easily. 1 Turn on the
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    is terminated automatically in the following cases: The battery of the Walkman has run out. The Walkman is turned off. When there is an active Bluetooth connection, the sound quality settings are invalid. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the Walkman and the device easily. You can simply touch the Walkman to the device to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth
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    is poor. Move the Walkman over the mark on the Bluetooth device ( ). If your Walkman is inside a case, active. You cannot connect the Walkman to a Bluetooth device using NFC Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Turning the Walkman
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions device, the volume may not be adjustable using the Walkman. In this case, try [Use Enhanced Mode]. Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the Walkman
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the Bluetooth function Depending on the Bluetooth device, network environment, and surrounding conditions, noise may be heard or the sound may be interrupted. To optimize Bluetooth communications, observe the following. Place the Walkman
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) You can enjoy music content stored on a computer through the Walkman, without transferring the content to the Walkman. Because the sound quality settings of the
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    wirelessly while the USB-DAC function is active. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications use the various screens on the Walkman USB-DAC screen Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 99
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the sound quality settings The Walkman has various settings for adjusting (Virtualphones Technology) is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. Dynamic Normalizer You can moderate the change in volume between
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    settings do not apply to FM radio. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Sound quality setting screens 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 101
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    Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the Noise Canceling function The Noise Canceling function reduces ambient noise. You can enjoy music at a low volume. You need a pair of headphones equipped with the Noise Canceling function. The following headphones are compatible with the Walkman. IER
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    the Walkman . This is not a malfunction. Keep the Walkman away from mobile phones or smartphones. These devices Walkman. Also remove the headphones from your ears before you disconnect them from the Walkman Ambient Sound Mode The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 What is Ambient Sound Mode? Ambient Sound Mode uses the microphones built into the headphones that support the music being played on your Walkman, or the volume level. Be snugly. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using Ambient Sound Mode You can enjoy Mode on or Select [MDR-NW750N/NE] or [Other Headphones] to use headphones that do not support Ambient Sound Mode. Note Note that a howling sound may be produced in the following situations. Do
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    ([Ambient Sound Level]). It may improve the problem. When you disconnect the headphones from the Walkman, turn off Ambient Sound Mode beforehand. If FM radio function The Noise Canceling function The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 /NE]. Select [Other Headphones] to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function. When [Other Headphones] is selected, you Phase™ ] function. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing language study content You need to transfer tracks to the [LEARNING] folder on the Walkman before you can use the language study function. You can use the following methods to transfer language study content. On the Walkman: You can
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the language study function The language study function provides the following useful functions for language learning. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay 1 On the library screen, tap . The Walkman will switch to the
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    Audio files will be converted to PCM format. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Language Study screen Preparing language study content Sony Corporation 110
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Listening to FM radio broadcasts Connect a pair of headphones to listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna. 1 Connect a pair of headphones to the Walkman. 2 On the library screen, tap . The Walkman will switch to the FM radio
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    is active, Ambient Sound Mode is disabled. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen FM Radio screen Presetting FM radio stations 4-698-301-12
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Presetting FM radio stations You can preset FM radio stations either automatically or manually order of frequency. Presetting FM radio stations manually 1. In the FM radio function, tune The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using USB Mass Storage mode When you connect the Walkman to a Windows computer, the following modes are available. USB Mass Storage mode The computer uses the Walkman as a USB storage device. Data can be transferred between the computer and the
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    while transferring content between the Walkman and the computer. Doing so will damage the data. On the computer screen, confirm that the data has finished transferring properly. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Restarting the Walkman Restart the Walkman if operations become unstable or the Walkman freezes. Restarting will not delete any data and pairing information. However, perform the following before you restart the Walkman. Otherwise, the data on
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Resetting the Walkman. Formatting the memory of the Walkman. Rebuilding the database on the Walkman. Initializing the Walkman. Confirm
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    Walkman. If you rebuild the database, the following information will be erased. Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Restarting the Walkman
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Formatting a microSD card You can format a microSD card on the Walkman. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data stored on the card. Save a backup copy in advance. Be careful not to delete important data. 1 On
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    Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking information on the Walkman You can check information such as the model name and system software version. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. - [Settings] - [Unit Information] ([Other]). The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Updating the Walkman system software You can update the software of the Walkman. You will receive update notices by the following methods. From Music Center for PC (You will receive update notices automatically.) From the customer support website (Access the site manually
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting to turn the Bluetooth function on or off. When the Bluetooth function is turned on, the Walkman will automatically connect to the device that was connected the last time. Note The Noise Canceling
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    the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Using the Noise Canceling function Using Ambient Sound Mode 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Settings menu You can adjust various settings from the Settings menu. To output while sound is being played back via a connected Bluetooth device. The Walkman does not display a clock. The clock setting is used for data management. Sound 124
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    ClearAudio+ (On/Off) - Equalizer DSEE HX Sound Settings DC Phase Linearizer VPT (Surround) Dynamic Normalizer Headphones IER-NW500N/NE MDR-NW750N/NE - Other Headphones On/Off Noise Canceling Select Environment Adjust Noise Canceling Ambient Sound Mode On/Off Ambient Sound Level
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    /Auto Charge this player from the connected device Other Unit Information Model name, firmware version, total number of tracks, etc. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on handling the Walkman Read the notes below and follow the instructions to use the Walkman safely. Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the Walkman
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    may cause the following problems. Distorted colors or brightness. A malfunction of the display. Injury from a cracked display. The Walkman screen is made of glass Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 up and down gently. When you unplug the headphones from the Walkman, hold the headphones by the plug. Pulling the cord itself may Avoid using the Walkman in environments where sound leakage will disturb others. The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the built-in battery Do not touch immediately with clean water. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 130
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the software Copyright laws prohibit the following actions without the permission of the copyright holder. Reproducing the software or the manual in whole or in part. Loaning out the software In no event will Sony be held liable for any
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the sample data Sample music is pre-installed on the Walkman for trial listening. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 General Information Charging time and playback by wearing clothes made from natural materials. Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in the Walkman or a computer. Recording or downloading of
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Maintenance Clean the Walkman with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. To clean a Walkman that has gotten very dirty, use a cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful not to get water inside the Walkman
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the Walkman. When you have an issue with the Walkman. When you want information on compatible items
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    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 136
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Specifications Display Size/Resolution 3.1-inch (7.8 cm), WVGA (800 × A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec (*2) SBC (*3), LDAC, aptX, aptX HD *1 Bluetooth profiles are
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    Airplane Office Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Mode Supported General Power Source Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery ) Capacity NW-A45 16 GB NW-A45HN 16 GB NW-A46HN 32 GB NW-A47 64 GB Actual available memory for other contents NW-A45 Approx. 12.26 GB=13,164,150,784 byte NW-A45HN Approx
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    NW-A47 Approx. 55.93 GB=60,055,519,232 byte Note Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Battery life Music (Approx.) Ambient Sound Mode ON Ambient Sound Mode OFF MP3 (128 kbps) 30 hours 45 hours AAC (256 kbps) 27 hours 39
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    Settings of the connected device. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 141
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Maximum recordable number of songs Music (Approx.) NW-A45/A45HN (16 GB) NW-A46HN (32 GB) NW-A47 (64 GB) MP3 (128 card. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Supported formats Music MP3 ( .mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz WMA ( .wma) 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 44.1 kHz FLAC ( .flac) 16 bit, 24 bit / 8 kHz - 192 kHz WAV
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    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 144
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 System requirements Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 macOSTM v10.8 - 10.12 Note You need an Internet connection to download computer applications. We do not guarantee operation for all computers. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 What is the battery lifespan? The built Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not replace the battery yourself. The battery is built into the Walkman. Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery myself? Do not replace the battery yourself. The battery is built into the Walkman. Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills. Do not replace the battery yourself. The Walkman
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman. Disconnect the Walkman inserted the microSD card after you connected the Walkman to the computer. 1. Select [Mount/Unmount SD Card] on the Walkman. Tap the menu items in the following
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. Try the following measures. Make sure that the microSD card is inserted firmly and securely. Select [Mount/Unmount SD Card] on the Walkman the Walkman. Use the Walkman to format the microSD card. Sony
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    Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 A track is duplicated on the Walkman. A track may be duplicated on the Walkman Walkman. Note on using microSD cards If you are using the Walkman that supports Walkman every time you connect the Walkman to the computer. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Try the following measures. [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] appears on the screen. The Walkman only plays content in compatible formats (bitrate, etc.). For details on supported formats,
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman. You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Liquid may get inside the Walkman in the situations listed above. Stop using
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    Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman does not work properly. If one of the following situations occurs, restart the Walkman. The Walkman does not respond to operations. The Walkman screen freezes. Adequately charge the Walkman. Then, hold down the (power) button for 8
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Help Guide
Digital Music Player
NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47
Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN®.
The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above.
This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded
here
.
The following contents have been added to this “Help Guide” according to the updates of the
Walkman software version 1.10 and later.
aptX HD has been added to the compatible Bluetooth codec.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Getting Started
Customer registration websites
Before first use
Walkman manuals and general information
Checking the contents of the package
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