Sony NWZ-W273SORG Quick Start Guide - Page 2

About volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) An alarm (beep) and warning "Check the volume level" are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond a specific level*1 for the first time. You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button. Note ˎˎYou can turn up the volume beyond the specific level*1 after canceling the alarm and warning. ˎˎAfter the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set beyond the specific level*1; when this happens, the volume is changed to level [7] automatically. ˎˎIf 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] How to install the earbuds To enjoy better sound quality, or to fit your ears, change the size of the earbuds or adjust the earbuds position to fit comfortably and snugly in your left and right ears separately. Optional replacement earbuds can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer. ˎˎInstall the earbuds onto the headphones so that the tip of the inner part of the earbuds  fits into the  position on the projection of the headphones. ˎˎMake sure that the earbuds fit straight on, not at an angle, to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ears. The tip of the inner part How to Turn the Power On and Place Your Walkman on Your Ears 1 Check the left () and right () parts of your Walkman. 2 Slide the Power lock switch to unlock the  (Power) button. 3 Press and hold the  (Power) button located on the right () part for about 3 seconds to turn on your Walkman. To prevent your Walkman from accidently coming off your ears Attach the supplied adjustment band to the neckband part before placing your Walkman on your ears. 4 Hang the neckband over the top of your ears and behind your head. 5 Place the headphone sections into your ears. 6 Adjust your Walkman so it feels comfortable. Note ˎˎAfter wearing your Walkman with the adjustment band attached, adjust the position of the adjustment band to a position where it feels comfortable.  Hint ˎˎIf your Walkman comes off your ears while you are swimming, stabilize the adjustment band using the band of your swimming goggles. Taking your Walkman off Gently move your Walkman up and down to take it off your ears. Note ˎˎRemoving the Walkman suddenly when the earbuds are fitted firmly in your ears may cause damage to your ears or eardrums, or the earbuds may remain in your ears. Note ˎˎIf your Walkman does not feel comfortable, replace the earbuds. Refer to "How to install the earbuds." Playing Music  (Power) button Previous button Next button  button Turning your Walkman on and off Press and hold the  (Power) button for about 3 seconds to turn your Walkman on or off. After you turn off the power, make sure to slide the Power lock switch to lock the  (Power) button. Note ˎˎWhen carrying your Walkman, make sure to slide the Power lock switch to lock the  (Power) button to prevent the Walkman from being turned on accidentally. Playing songs Press the  button. To pause playback Press the  button. Skipping to the previous/next song Press the Previous or Next button. 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 Help Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective actions listed. For details on troubleshooting, see the tables on the right too. 2 Press the RESET button with a pen or paper clip, etc. When you reset your Walkman, please make sure of the following.  Your Walkman is not connected to your computer.  Your Walkman is not playing back music. RESET button Symptom The computer does not recognize your Walkman. Cause/Remedy ˎˎYour Walkman is not attached to the USB cradle (supplied) properly. qqAttach your Walkman to the USB cradle 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 the Walkman. In such a case, remove the Walkman from the USB cradle and then attach to the USB cradle again. ˎˎThe remaining battery power is low or insufficient. qqRecharge the battery. 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 the Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes. Symptom Cause/Remedy The computer does not recognize your Walkman. ˎˎThe computer is running another software other than that used for transferring. qqDisconnect the USB cradle, wait for a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cradle, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cradle. When double-clicking ˎˎInstall the supplied software after installing [Setup.exe] to install Windows Media Player 11 or later into your the supplied software Windows computer. For details on Windows to your Windows Media Player, refer to the following web site: computer, [Setup.exe] http://support.microsoft.com/ does not execute, and the Properties window opens. During playback of a ˎˎYour Walkman may be set to ZAPPIN playback song, the next song is mode. For details, refer to the Help Guide. suddenly started. Precautions About the in-ear headphones The earbuds seal your ears. Therefore, be aware that there is a risk of damage to your ears or eardrums if strong pressure is applied to the earbuds, or the earbuds are suddenly removed from your ears. When taking your Walkman off, move the Walkman slowly up and down. Gently take the Walkman off your ears. About the headphones ˎˎAvoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect your hearing. ˎˎAt a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible. Avoid listening to the unit in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling. ˎˎAs the headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to you. License and Trademark Notice Refer to the Help 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 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 Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/dna/wm/ For customers in Asia, Oceania, and Africa: English: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Korean: http://scs.sony.co.kr/walkman/ Simplified Chinese: http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ Traditional Chinese: http://service.sony.com.tw/ For customers who purchased overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/