Sony Walkman NWZ-E443 Operation Manual

Sony Walkman NWZ-E443 Operation Manual

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NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-154-408-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click! You can directly jump  Transferring Music  Transferring Videos/Photos  Troubleshooting Operation Guide NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-154-408-11(1)
  • Page 2 Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls ...5 Turning the Player On and Off ...7 About the Home Menu ...8 How to Use the Home Menu ...11 How to Use the Option Menu ...14 About the Software ...16 Bundled Software ...16 Compatible Software ...16 Preparing the Player...
  • Page 4 Viewing Photos Viewing Photos [Photos] Photo display screen ...59 Playing a Slide Show ...60 Deleting Photos ...61 Using the Photo Option Menu ...62 Changing the Photo Settings ...63 Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen ...64 [Display] Setting the slide show play mode ...64...
  • Page 5: Basic Operations And Screens

    Basic Operations and Screens Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls Front  BACK/HOME button Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the [Home] menu ( ...
  • Page 6 If your player includes the supplied speaker SRS-NWGT014E, connect it to the WM-PORT jack.  Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired.
  • Page 7: Turning The Player On And Off

    Basic Operations and Screens Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on.  Hint  If [On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls.] appears on the screen, slide the HOLD switch on the right of the player in the opposite direction of the arrow ...
  • Page 8: About The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens About the Home Menu The following table shows the items of the [Home] menu. For details on the item list of each menu, see  p. 9. For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page. [Shuffle All] [FM Radio] [Voice Recording] Record voice using the player’s built-in microphone ( ...
  • Page 9 Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All] ... 40 [FM Radio] ... 66 [Voice Recording] ... 77 [Photos] ... 58 [Music] [All Songs]...38 [Album] ...38 [Artist] ...38 [Genre] ...38 [Release Year] ...38 [Folder] ...38 [Voice Recording] ...38, 79 [FM Recording] ...38, 72 [Videos] ...
  • Page 10: Fm Radio

    Basic Operations and Screens About the information area The icons, shown in the table below, appear in the information area. The icons vary according to the playback status, setting or the screen. For details about the icons, see each reference page. Icons , , , , , ,...
  • Page 11: How To Use The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Home Menu The [Home] menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the [Home] menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player.
  • Page 12 Basic Operations and Screens In this manual, operating instructions from the [Home] menu are described as below. Example: From the [Home] menu, select  album The actual operations for the example above are shown below.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The [Home] menu appears.
  • Page 13 Basic Operations and Screens  Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the  button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears.  You can scroll the list by pressing the / button. ...
  • Page 14: How To Use The Option Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Option Menu The option menu items vary function-to-function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button. From the option menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button.
  • Page 15 Basic Operations and Screens  Press the /// button to select [Play Mode], and then press the  button to confirm.  Press the /// button to select [Shuffle], and then press the  button to confirm. The play mode changes to [Shuffle]. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
  • Page 16: About The Software

    Basic Operations and Screens About the Software Bundled Software Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop data to Content Transfer. Content Transfer can also convert a video file of a format not supported by the player into a playable format.
  • Page 17: Preparing The Player

    Preparing the Player Preparing the Player Charging the Battery The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When the remaining battery indication in the lower right corner of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx.
  • Page 18 Preparing the Player Note  If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and it starts operating properly. ...
  • Page 19: Selecting The Display Language

    Preparing the Player Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.  From the [Home] menu, select  desired language setting. Language [Deutsch] [English] [Español] [Français] [Italiano] [Português] [Русский] BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Messages and menus are displayed in German...
  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparing the Player Setting the Date and Time Some applications of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set. Set the current date and time before using the player.  From the [Home] menu, select ...
  • Page 21: Transferring Music

     For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” (  p. 125).  The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage.
  • Page 22: Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11

    Transferring Music  Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 You can import songs from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player using Windows Media Player 11.  Hint  For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Importing music from CDs...
  • Page 23 Transferring Music  Click [Start Rip]. Windows Media Player 11 begins to import the CD. The imported songs are indicated as [Ripped to library]. Wait until all songs have been imported.  Hint  Imported songs are stored in the [My Music] folder (Windows XP) or [Music] folder (Windows Vista) of the computer.
  • Page 24: Transferring Music

    Transferring Music Transferring Music You can use Windows Media Player 11 to transfer music from your computer to the player. Note  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. ...
  • Page 25 Transferring Music  Click the [Sync] tab on the Windows Media Player 11 window.  Drag-and-drop the desired songs to the Sync List on the right side of the window. The songs are added to the Sync List.  Click [Start Sync] to start synchronization. When synchronization is complete, a message confirming you can disconnect the player appears on the Sync List.
  • Page 26: Transferring Music Using Content Transfer

    Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Content Transfer If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer. You can use iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop music to Content Transfer. Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, or the data being transferred may be damaged.
  • Page 27 Transferring Music  Select the desired songs from iTunes, etc., and drag-and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. iTunes, etc. Content Transfer...
  • Page 28: Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer

    Transferring Music  Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions.  Hint  Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter a limitation on the number of files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by drag- and-drop.
  • Page 29 Transferring Music Note  Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player.
  • Page 30: Transferring Videos/Photos

    Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos Selecting the Way to Transfer Videos/Photos You can import videos from recorded videos or from the Internet, etc. You can import photos from a digital camera, etc. To import videos/photos into your computer, use appropriate software. You can transfer videos/photos to the player in the following three ways.
  • Page 31: Transferring Videos/Photos Using Content Transfer

    Transferring Videos/Photos  Transferring Videos/Photos Using Content Transfer You can transfer videos/photos stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer. You can transfer videos/photos by drag-and-drop of the desired videos/photos from Windows Explorer to Content Transfer. Note  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged.
  • Page 32 Transferring Videos/Photos Select the desired videos/photos from Windows Explorer, and drag- and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. Video/photo files or folders in your computer Content Transfer...
  • Page 33: Transferring Videos/Photos Using Windows Explorer

    Transferring Videos/Photos  Transferring Videos/Photos Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions.  Hint  Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player ...
  • Page 34 Transferring Videos/Photos Note  Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player.
  • Page 35: Playing Music

    Playing Music Playing Music Playing Music To play music, select You can play back recorded FM radio programs and recorded voice files from [Music]. For details, see “Searching for Songs” (  p. 38).  From the [Home] menu, select The search menu appears.
  • Page 36: Music Playback Screen

    Playing Music Music playback screen Operations on the music playback screen To (screen indication) Play ()/pause () Fast forward ()/ fast rewind () Find the beginning of the previous (or current) song ()/ find the beginning of the next song () Display the cursor and scroll all through the displayed items During pause, if there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the player automatically enters...
  • Page 37: Music List Screen

    Playing Music Music list screen The following are examples of music list screens. Song list screen Operations on the music list screen Confirm an item in the list Move the cursor up or down Move the cursor left/ right when an index is displayed Display the previous/ next screen of the list...
  • Page 38: Searching For Songs

    Playing Music Searching for Songs When you select You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the music list for desired song. Also, you can search the music list for a desired song by selecting on the [Home] menu.
  • Page 39: Playing A Playlist

    Playing Music Search method Method [All Songs]* [Album]* [Artist]* [Genre]* [Release Year]* [Folder]* [Voice Recording]* [FM Recording]* Recorded voice files and FM radio programs are not displayed in the list. “The” at the beginning of the artist name is omitted when arranging the list. You can see all the songs of the selected artist, genre or release year.
  • Page 40: Playing All Songs In Random Order

    Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.  From the [Home] menu, select All songs are shuffled. Then the music playback screen appears and playback of the songs begins. ...
  • Page 41: Deleting Songs

    Playing Music Deleting Songs When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software.  Hint  You can delete recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs on the player. For details, see “Deleting Recorded Voice Files”...
  • Page 42: Using The Music Option Menu

    Playing Music Using the Music Option Menu You can bring up the music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music list or on the music playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.
  • Page 43 Playing Music Option items appearing on the music playback screen Option items [Play Mode] [Equalizer] [SP Output Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to Wishlist/Remove from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode (  p. 45). Customizes the sound quality ( ...
  • Page 44: Displaying The Detailed Information Screen [Detailed Information]

    Playing Music Displaying the detailed information screen  From the music list or music playback screen, press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button.  Select [Detailed Information]. Detailed information screen Displaying the cover art screen  From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
  • Page 45: Changing The Music Settings

    Playing Music Changing the Music Settings To change the music settings, select select [Music Settings]. Setting the play mode The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.  From the [Home] menu, select ...
  • Page 46: Setting The Sound Quality [Equalizer]

    Playing Music Setting the sound quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.  From the [Home] menu, select  [Equalizer] Type (icon) [None] [Heavy] ( [Pop] ( [Jazz] ( [Unique] ( [Custom 1] ( [Custom 2] ( Note ...
  • Page 47: Listening With Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]

    [SRS-NWGT014E], [Clear Stereo] cannot be selected.  The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off].
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Volume Level [Dynamic Normalizer]

    Playing Music Adjusting the volume level You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. ...
  • Page 49: Optimizing The Quality Of The Sound

    [Off] Note  [SP Output Optimizer] is not applied to the sound output from the headphones.  When the supplied speaker SRS-NWGT014E is connected to the player and [SP Output Optimizer] is set to [SRS-NWGT014E], [Equalizer], [Clear Stereo] and [Dynamic Normalizer] cannot be selected.
  • Page 50: Watching Videos

    Watching Videos Watching Videos Playing a Video To play a video, select  From the [Home] menu, select desired video. The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins.  For details on how to operate the video playback screen, see “Video playback screen”...
  • Page 51: Video Playback Screen

    Watching Videos Video playback screen Operations on the video playback screen To (Screen indication) Play ()/pause ()* Fast forward ()/fast rewind () Fast forward ()/fast rewind () during pause* Forward slightly ( slightly ( Find the beginning of the current video During pause, if there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the player automatically enters standby mode.
  • Page 52: Deleting Videos

    Watching Videos Deleting Videos When you delete videos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the videos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note  The player itself cannot delete videos without connecting to a computer.
  • Page 53: Using The Video Option Menu

    Watching Videos Using the Video Option Menu You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.
  • Page 54: Changing The Video Settings

    Watching Videos Changing the Video Settings To change the video settings, select select [Video Settings]. Setting the zoom function You can zoom in the currently playing video.  From the [Home] menu, select [Zoom Settings] Type [Auto] [Settings] from the [Home] menu, then BACK/HOME button 5-way button...
  • Page 55 Watching Videos Type [Full] [Off] Description The video image is resized to fit the available display area, maintaining the aspect ratio. The video image is displayed full- height, with the right/left sides of the image trimmed to fit. 4:3 source ...
  • Page 56: Setting The Display Of The Video Screen [Display]

    Watching Videos Setting the display of the video screen You can display or hide detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.  From the [Home] menu, select  [Display] desired display type.
  • Page 57: Setting The Video Orientation [Video Orientation]

    Watching Videos Setting the video orientation You can set the video orientation to [Vertical] or [Horizontal (right)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Video Orientation].  From the [Home] menu, select [Video Orientation] Type [Vertical] [Horizontal (right)]...
  • Page 58: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos Viewing Photos Viewing Photos To view photos, select  From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The photo display screen appears.  Press the / button to display the previous or next photo.  For details on how to operate the photo display screen, see “Photo display screen”...
  • Page 59: Photo Display Screen

    Viewing Photos  Hint  In the photo folder list, only folders containing photos are displayed in alphabetical order.  Playback of songs or FM reception continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists or photo lists, or when the photo display screen is displayed. ...
  • Page 60: Playing A Slide Show

    Viewing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder in slide show form.  From the [Home] menu, select The photo folder list appears.  Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press and hold the ...
  • Page 61: Deleting Photos

    Viewing Photos Deleting Photos When you delete photos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note  The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer.
  • Page 62: Using The Photo Option Menu

    Viewing Photos Using the Photo Option Menu You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list, or on the photo display screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.
  • Page 63: Changing The Photo Settings

    Viewing Photos Changing the Photo Settings To change the photo settings, select select [Photo Settings]. Photo orientation You can set the photo orientation to [Vertical], [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Photo Orientation].
  • Page 64: Setting The Display Of The Photo Screen [Display]

    Viewing Photos Setting the display of the photo screen You can display or hide detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo.  From the [Home] menu, select  [Display] desired display type.
  • Page 65: Setting The Interval Of A Slide Show

    Viewing Photos Setting the interval of a slide show You can set the time each photo is displayed.  From the [Home] menu, select [Slide Show Interval] Type [Short] [Normal] [Long] Note  It may take time to display a large-size photo. [Slide Show Interval] ...
  • Page 66: Listening And Recording Fm Radio

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select the [FM Radio] screen. Note  The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.  From the [Home] menu, select The FM Radio screen appears.
  • Page 67: Fm Radio Screen

    Listening and Recording FM Radio FM Radio screen Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearance may differ. Operations on the FM Radio screen Select the previous/next frequency Select the previous/next receivable station* Select the previous/next preset number* Pause/resume the FM reception If sensitivity is too high, change the [Scan Sensitivity] setting ( ...
  • Page 68: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically [Auto Preset]

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can preset (up to 30) receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting [Auto Preset].
  • Page 69: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset broadcast stations that [Auto Preset] cannot detect (  p. 68).  On the FM Radio screen, select the desired frequency.  Press and hold the  button. The frequency you select in step number appears below the frequency.
  • Page 70: Recording Fm Radio

    Recording FM Radio You can record FM radio programs on the player. FM radio program is recorded in MP3 format. Before recording, connect the headphones, and confirm that FM broadcasts can be heard and reception is good. Note  If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, the date folder may not be named correctly.
  • Page 71 Listening and Recording FM Radio  Press the BACK/HOME button to stop recording.  The recording is saved as a file “FM-xxxx-nnn-hhmm* – [FM] – [yyyy-mm-dd* File names are automatically assigned to “FM-xxxx-nnn-hhmm” (FM – frequency – serial number – hour and minutes). Folder names are automatically assigned to “yyyy-mm-dd” (year – month – day). In the case of subsequent folders created on the same day, an attached folder number (2 to 999) is added after “dd”...
  • Page 72: Playing Back Recorded Fm Radio Programs

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs To play back recorded FM radio programs, select [Music] screen. You can display the folder list in the [FM] folder.  From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded FM radio program begins.
  • Page 73: Deleting Recorded Fm Radio Programs

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Deleting Recorded FM Radio Programs You can delete the recorded FM radio programs on the player.  From the [Home] menu, select desired folder. The list of files stored in the [FM] folder appears.  Press the ///...
  • Page 74: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Using the FM Radio Option Menu You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the FM Radio screen or on the FM Recording screen. You can also bring up the FM radio option menu from the folder/file list of recorded FM radio programs or the music playback screen of recorded FM radio programs.
  • Page 75 Listening and Recording FM Radio Option items appearing on the folder/file list screen of recorded FM radio programs Option items [Now Playing] [Go to Recording Screen] [Go to FM Radio screen] [Detailed Information]* [Delete This Song]* [Go to the song playback screen] This option appears only when the file list screen is displayed.
  • Page 76: Changing The Fm Radio Settings

    Listening and Recording FM Radio Changing the FM Radio Settings To change the FM radio settings, select then select [FM Radio Settings]. Setting the reception When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function (  p. 68) or the /...
  • Page 77: Recording/Listening Voice

     If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, the date folder may not be named correctly. Set the current date and time before recording (  p. 20, 90).  During recording, you cannot listen to sound from the headphones. ...
  • Page 78 Recording/Listening Voice  Press the BACK/HOME button to stop recording.  The recording is saved as a file “VR-nnn-hhmm* [Voice] – [yyyy-mm-dd* File names are automatically assigned to “VR-nnn-hhmm” (VR – serial number – hour and minutes). Folder names are automatically assigned to “yyyy-mm-dd” (year – month – day). In the case of subsequent folders created on the same day, an attached folder number (2 to 999) is added after “dd”...
  • Page 79: Playing Back Recorded Voice Files

    Recording/Listening Voice Playing Back Recorded Voice Files To play back recorded voice files, select screen. You can display the folder list in the [Voice] folder.  From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded voice file begins.
  • Page 80: Deleting Recorded Voice Files

    Recording/Listening Voice Deleting Recorded Voice Files You can delete recorded voice files on the player.  From the [Home] menu, select desired folder. The list of files stored in the [Voice] folder appears.  Press the /// button to select the recorded voice you intend to delete, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
  • Page 81: Using The Voice Recording Option Menu

    Recording/Listening Voice Using the Voice Recording Option Menu You can bring up the voice recording option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the Voice Recording screen. You can also bring up the voice recording option menu from the folder/file list of recorded voices or the music playback screen of recorded voices.
  • Page 82 Recording/Listening Voice Option items appearing on the music playback screen of recorded voice files Option items [Play Mode] [Equalizer] [SP Output Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to Wishlist/Remove from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode (  p. 45). Customizes the sound quality ( ...
  • Page 83: Changing The Recording Settings

    Recording/Listening Voice Changing the Recording Settings To change the recording settings, select then select [Recording Settings]. Selecting a level of recording quality You can select a level of recording quality from [MP3 160kbps], [MP3 128kbps] or [MP3 96kbps]. The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording sound.
  • Page 84: Using The Timer

    Using the Timer Using the Timer Setting the Timer You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period of time after which the player automatically puts off itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer). The alarm and sleep timer cannot be set at the same time.
  • Page 85: Setting The Alarm [Alarm]

    Using the Timer Setting the alarm You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time as an alarm.  From the [Home] menu, select  desired song.  Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. ...
  • Page 86: Setting The Sleep Timer [Sleep Timer]

    Using the Timer Setting the sleep timer You can set the period of time after which the player automatically puts itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer).  On the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. ...
  • Page 87: Common Settings

    Common Settings Changing the Common Settings To change the common settings of the player, select [Home] menu, then select [Common Settings]. Displaying the player information Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed.  From the [Home] menu, select ...
  • Page 88: Limiting The Volume [Avls (Volume Limit)]

    Common Settings Limiting the volume You can set [AVLS (Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction. With [AVLS (Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. ...
  • Page 89: Setting A Screensaver Type [Screensaver]

    Common Settings Setting a screensaver type You can set the screen saver to either [Clock] or [Blank] for when there is no operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM reception.  From the [Home] menu, select ...
  • Page 90: Setting The Current Time [Set Date-Time]

    Common Settings Setting the current time You can set the date and time.  From the [Home] menu, select  [Set Date-Time].  Press the / button to select a year, and then press the / button to change the value. ...
  • Page 91: Setting The Date Format [Date Display Format]

    Common Settings Setting the date format You can set the date format displayed for the current date (  p. 90) as [YYYY/ MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY].  From the [Home] menu, select  [Date Display Format] Type [YYYY/MM/DD] [MM/DD/YYYY] [DD/MM/YYYY] Setting the time format You can select the format to display the current time ( ...
  • Page 92: Returning To The Factory Settings [Reset All Settings]

    Common Settings Returning to the factory settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player will not delete data such as music, video, and photo data. Note  This function is only available in the pause mode. ...
  • Page 93: Selecting The Display Language [Language Settings]

    Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.  From the [Home] menu, select  desired language setting. Language [Deutsch] [English] [Español] [Français] [Italiano] [Português] [Русский] BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Messages and menus are displayed in German...
  • Page 94: Useful Facts

    Useful Facts Useful Facts About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power.
  • Page 95: What Are Format And Bit Rate

    Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.
  • Page 96: What Is Video Format

    Useful Facts What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.
  • Page 97: Storing Data

    Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built- in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].
  • Page 98: Upgrading The Player's Firmware

    Useful Facts Upgrading the Player’s Firmware You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites (  p.
  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Check information on the issue in the Help of each software. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites (  p. 121). If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. RESET button...
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting Operation There is no sound.  The volume level is set to zero.  Turn the volume up (  p. 5).  The headphone plug is not connected properly.  Connect the headphone plug properly (  p. 6). ...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Transferred data is not displayed in its list.  The maximum number of files that can be displayed has been reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files for videos, and 8,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum number of folders is 8,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list. ...
  • Page 102 Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.  The headphone plug is not fully inserted.  If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output properly. Insert the headphone plug into the jack until it clicks (  p. 6).
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Playback has stopped suddenly.  The remaining battery power is insufficient.  Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer (  p. 17).  The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. ...
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Display “” appears for a title.  Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are included in the title.  Rename the title with appropriate characters, using the software you used to transfer, or Windows Explorer. [Unknown] is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. ...
  • Page 105  When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Copyright-protected contents are played.  When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable.  The remaining battery power is insufficient.  Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer for at least 5 minutes.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting  Abnormal data exists on the player.  Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player (  p. 92).  The data may be damaged.  Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again.
  • Page 108 FM broadcasts cannot be heard.  The headphones are not connected.  The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When an optional peripheral device is connected to the WM-PORT jack and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcasts reception is unavailable.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting Recording The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted.  Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not improve if only short files are deleted. Cannot record.  There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. ...
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Timer The alarm does not function.  When setting the alarm, the setting was stopped halfway or the player was turned off without confirming the setting of the hour and minutes.  The alarm does not function while the player is connected to a computer. ...
  • Page 111: Messages

    Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. [All group numbers have been used.]  The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 27,000.  Songs exceeding the limit are stored in [Others]. ...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting [Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space.]  The player’s available capacity is insufficient.  Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer.
  • Page 113: Additional Information

    Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato- ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 114 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones Continued ...
  • Page 115 Additional Information Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
  • Page 116  Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness.
  • Page 117  Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.  Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.
  • Page 118 If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.
  • Page 119  Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector.  Clean the headphone plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
  • Page 120  In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
  • Page 121  The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
  • Page 122: License And Trademark Notice

    Additional Information License and Trademark Notice  ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. is trademark of Sony Corporation.   Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 123 Additional Information  THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
  • Page 124 LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Program ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 125: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music Audio Formats (Codec) AAC-LC* Linear PCM Video Video Formats (Codec) (H.264/AVC) MPEG-4 Windows Media Video Audio Formats AAC-LC (Codec) (for AVC, MPEG-4) (for Windows Media Video File size The number of files Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*...
  • Page 126 Additional Information Photo* Photo Format JPEG (Codec) The number of files Recording Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11.
  • Page 127 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Capacity (User available capacity)* NWZ-E443: 4 GB (Approx. 3.5 GB = 3,758,096,384 bytes) NWZ-E444: 8 GB (Approx. 7.1 GB = 7,623,566,950 bytes) NWZ-E445: 16 GB (Approx. 14.4 GB = 15,461,882,266 bytes) Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
  • Page 128 Additional Information Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz. IF (FM) Not applicable Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Version: 1.1...
  • Page 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps FM radio At Receiving FM broadcasting FM radio program recording (at representative bit rate: MP3 128 kbps) Voice recording Voice recording at MP3 128 kbps Actual battery life may vary depending on settings.
  • Page 130 44.6 × 86.8 × 9.8 mm (1 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 54 g (1.9 oz) Supplied items  Headphones (1)  USB cable (1)  Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
  • Page 131 Additional Information System Requirements  Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems* Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1) Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista.
  • Page 132: Index

    Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button ... 5, 11 (Repeat) ... 45 (Shuffle) ... 45 (Shuffle&Repeat) ... 45 (Repeat 1 Song) ... 45 (Heavy) ... 46 (Pop) ... 46 (Jazz) ... 46 (Unique) ... 46 (Custom 1) ... 46 (Custom 2) ... 46 AAC ...
  • Page 133 Additional Information Messages ... 111 Microphone ... 6, 77 [Model:] ... 87 [Mono/Auto] ... 76 MP3 ...95, 125 MPEG-4 ...96, 125 [Music] ... 8, 35 [Now Playing] ... 8 OPTION/PWR OFF button ... 5 Option menu ... 14, 42, 53, 62, 74, 81 Photo format ...96, 126 [Photo Orientation] ...
  • Page 134 Additional Information Video format ...96, 125 [Video Orientation] ... 57 [Videos] ... 8, 50 [Voice Recording] ... 8, 77 VOL +/− button ... 5 Windows Explorer ...28, 33, 97 Windows Media Player ... 16 WM-PORT ... 6 WMA ...16, 95, 125 WMV ...16, 96, 125 [Zoom Settings] ...

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