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Updating the system software of your Walkman, Displaying your Walkman information

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Note Be sure not to initialize (format) the memory of your Walkman using a computer. If you have formatted it with a computer, format it again using the Walkman. Formatting the memory erases all content data (songs, etc., including the sample data installed at the factory, and the supplied software installer). Be sure to check the data stored in the memory and export any important data to your computer before formatting. [30] How to Use Basic Operations Initializing/Updating Updating the system software of your Walkman You can add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest system software. For details on the latest system software information and how to install it, visit the customer support website for your area. 1. Download the update program to your computer from the website. 2. Connect your Walkman to your computer and start the update program. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the system software of your Walkman. Hint You can check the system software version of your Walkman by connecting the Walkman to your computer. Check the "information.txt" file in the [WALKMAN] folder on your computer. The "information.txt" file contains the following information. 01: Model name 02: System software version [31] How to Use Basic Operations Initializing/Updating Displaying your Walkman information Check information such as model name and system software version. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Open "WALKMAN" using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7: Select "Start" - "Computer," and open "WALKMAN." Windows 8.1:

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Note
Be sure not to initialize (format) the memory of your Walkman using a computer. If
you have formatted it with a computer, format it again using the Walkman.
Formatting the memory erases all content data (songs, etc., including the sample
data installed at the factory, and the supplied software installer). Be sure to check
the data stored in the memory and export any important data to your computer
before formatting.
[30] How to Use
Basic Operations
Initializing/Updating
Updating the system software of your Walkman
You can add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest system software.
For details on the latest system software information and how to install it, visit the
customer support website for your area.
1. Download the update program to your computer from the website.
2. Connect your Walkman to your computer and start the update program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the system software of your
Walkman.
Hint
You can check the system software version of your Walkman by connecting the
Walkman to your computer. Check the “information.txt” file in the [WALKMAN]
folder on your computer. The “information.txt” file contains the following
information.
01: Model name
02: System software version
[31] How to Use
Basic Operations
Initializing/Updating
Displaying your Walkman information
Check information such as model name and system software version.
1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB.
2. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your
computer.
Windows 7:
Select “Start” – “Computer,” and open “WALKMAN.”
Windows 8.1: