Sony NWZ-W262 Quick Start Guide - Page 2

Playing Music POWER switch  button /  button SHUF/PLAYLISTS button Turning your "WALKMAN" on and off Slide the POWER switch to turn on or off. Playing songs Press the  button. To pause playback Press the  button. Skipping to the previous/next song Press the  (backward) or  (forward) button. Skipping to the previous/next folder Press and hold the  (backward) or  (forward) button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder. Shuffle playback Press the SHUF (Shuffle)/PLAYLISTS button to play songs in random order. Note  During shuffle playback, you cannot skip to the previous or next folder, even if you press and hold the / button for longer than 1 second. Playing a playlist Press and hold the SHUF (Shuffle)/ PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second to play songs in a playlist. Press and hold the / button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous/next playlist. To return to playback of all the songs transferred to your "WALKMAN," press and hold the SHUF (Shuffle)/ PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second during playback of songs in a playlist. Note  When you play songs in a playlist, only the songs registered in the playlist are played back repeatedly. What is ZAPPIN Playback? ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips for a preset duration. Normal playback Press and hold the  button for longer than 1 second during normal playback. Press the  button shortly during ZAPPIN playback. ZAPPIN playback The ZAPPIN playback can be set to either "Zappin short" for 4 seconds or "Zappin long" for 15 seconds. Press and hold the  button for longer than 1 second to change to "short" or "long." Press and hold the  button for longer than 1 second. 4 sec. 15 sec.  Hint  You can skip to the previous/next song clip, play back song clips in random order, or play song clips in a playlist. The operating procedure is same as that for normal playback. Troubleshooting If your "WALKMAN" does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in the User Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective actions listed. For details on troubleshooting, see the tables on the right too. 2 Connect your "WALKMAN" to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. When you reset your "WALKMAN," please make sure of the following.  The POWER switch is on the ON position.  Your "WALKMAN" is not connected to your computer.  Your "WALKMAN" is not playing back music. 4 Check information on the issue in the Help of the individual software. RESET button 5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support web sites. About the customer support web sites, see "For the latest information." 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Battery life is short. Your "WALKMAN" cannot charge the battery. The computer does not recognize your "WALKMAN." Cause/Remedy  When your computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your "WALKMAN" is connected via the USB cable, the battery of your "WALKMAN" will not be charged. Instead, your "WALKMAN" continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.  Disconnect the USB cable after fully charging.  Prevent your computer from entering Sleep or Hibernation mode.  The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  Use the supplied USB cable.  The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).  Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).  Your computer is not on.  Turn on the computer.  Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation mode.  Cancel the computer's Sleep or Hibernation mode.  If the symptom that you encountered does not apply to those listed above, press the RESET button of your "WALKMAN" and reconnect it to the computer by using the USB cable (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" is not connected to the computer by using the supplied USB cable.  Connect your "WALKMAN" to the computer by using the supplied USB cable. If you use a USB cable other than the one supplied, it may not connect to the computer properly and the computer may not recognize your "WALKMAN." Symptom The computer does not recognize your "WALKMAN." (Continued) Your "WALKMAN" cannot delete songs. Cause/Remedy  Your "WALKMAN" is not connected to the supplied USB cable properly.  Connect your "WALKMAN" to the supplied USB cable properly and firmly. Charging will start (the OPR lamp lights up in red) even if the connection was not made properly, but there is a possibility that the computer has not recognized your "WALKMAN." In such a case, disconnect your "WALKMAN" from the supplied USB cable and then connect to the supplied USB cable again.  The remaining battery power is low or insufficient  Recharge the battery. When you use your "WALKMAN" for the first time, or if you have not used your "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.  Software authentication may be performed, and that process may take a long time. Please wait for it to complete.  The software installation has failed.  Reinstall the software by using the installer. The imported data will remain untouched.  The computer is running another software other than that used for transferring.  Disconnect the USB cable, wait for a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.  You cannot delete transferred songs directly on your "WALKMAN."  To delete songs from your "WALKMAN," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or use Windows Explorer. Formatting your "WALKMAN" If you format your "WALKMAN," all data will be erased and all settings will be returned to the default status. Notes  If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, etc., including sample data installed at the factory, bundled software installer and the User Guide) will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer.  Be sure not to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of your "WALKMAN" using Windows Explorer. If you have formatted with Windows Explorer, format again using your "WALKMAN."  Formatting is available only while playback is stopped.  If the OPR lamp lights up in red due to low remaining battery power, charge the battery before formatting your "WALKMAN."  The Content Transfer software included with your "WALKMAN" will also be deleted if the memory is formatted. If you need to reinstall it, download Content Transfer from the customer support web sites.  The settings of shuffle playback, playlist playback, ZAPPIN playback, AVLS (volume limit), and volume setting also return to their defaults if the memory is formatted. 1 Turn on your "WALKMAN." 2 Press and hold the  button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp blinks orange quickly. Release the  button. The OPR lamp lights up in red. 3 Press the  or  button within 30 seconds after the OPR lamp lights up in red. The OPR lamp lights up in green and red alternately each time you press the  or  button. 4 Press the  button while the OPR lamp lights up in green. The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and formatting is executed. When the OPR lamp turns off, formatting is completed. If you press the  button while the OPR lamp lights up in red, or if 30 seconds have passed, formatting will be canceled. Precautions License and Trademark Notice Refer to the User Guide (HTML document). 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 At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user's hearing. "FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC." Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. Rated current consumption 500 mA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the latest information If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on items compatible with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/