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How to Use
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Transferring Content
Music
FM Radio
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F ® Use this manual when you have troubles or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN How to Use Getting Started Basic Operations Transferring Content Music FM Radio Settings Announcement Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 Q&A List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Help Guide NWZ-B183/B183F ......................Getting Started ..........................Customer Registration Website ....................Customer registration website ..................Before Use ..........................Before first use ........................Walkman instruction manuals ................... Enjoying Using Your Walkman ....................3 steps to listening to music ....................
  • Page 4 Notes for transferring content from your computer ............Deleting Content from Your Walkman ..................Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer ............Music .............................. Playing Music ......................... Preparing music ........................ Playing music ........................Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives) ......................
  • Page 5 Presetting your equalizer settings ..................FM Radio Settings ........................Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity ................Presetting broadcast stations automatically ..............Common Settings ........................Limiting the volume ......................Setting the operation sound .................... Setting the screen off timer ..................... Adjusting the screen brightness ..................
  • Page 6 Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on........Your Walkman does not work properly................Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically............I want my Walkman screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically.
  • Page 7 Cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions......Recordings ..........................The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted..........................Cannot record......................... The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Enjoying Using Your Walkman Parts and Controls Power/Charging Initial Settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Basic Operations Home Menu Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Initializing/Updating Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Transferring Content

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Transferring Content Importing Content to the Software Transferring Content to Your Walkman Deleting Content from Your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Music

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Music Playing Music Deleting Songs Music Settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 12: Fm Radio

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F FM Radio Listening to FM Radio FM Radio Settings FM Radio Recording Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Settings

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Settings Music Settings FM Radio Settings Common Settings Unit Information Language Settings Reset/Format Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 14: Announcement

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Announcement Precautions Customer Support Website Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Specifications Specifications Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Q&A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content Recordings FM Radio Other Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F How to Use Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website Before Use Before first use Walkman instruction manuals Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Parts and Controls Parts and controls Power/Charging...

  • Page 19: Playing Music

    Updating the firmware of your Walkman Transferring Content Importing Content to the Software Importing music from media using Windows Media Player Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Windows Media Player Transferring content using Explorer Notes for transferring content from your computer Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Music...

  • Page 20: Unit Information

    Playing FM radio recordings Deleting FM radio recordings Settings Music Settings Shuffle playback Repeat playback Bass Boost settings Customizing sound quality settings Presetting your equalizer settings FM Radio Settings Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Presetting broadcast stations automatically Common Settings Limiting the volume Setting the operation sound Setting the screen off timer...
  • Page 21 Maximum recordable time (Approx.) Supported formats System requirements Contents Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 22: Connection To A Computer

    Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support website Q&A Operation Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. Your Walkman does not work properly.
  • Page 23 A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted. FM Radio Cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. There is a lot of noise in the FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. Other Your Walkman gets warm. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 24: Before Use

    Help Guide Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Notes on use June 2013 Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice. Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content.
  • Page 25 This content uses cookies. To use services incorporating cookies, you need to set your browser to allow cookies. Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers’ usage of this content while preserving anonymity.

  • Page 26: Customer Registration Website

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 27: Before Use

    Be sure to read this manual before you use your Walkman for the first time. Walkman instruction manuals There are a wide variety of instruction manuals available in addition to this Help Guide. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 28: Enjoying Using Your Walkman

    Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Your Walkman can do more than simply play back music. Get to know more about the many ways you can enjoy using the Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 29: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Parts and Controls Parts and controls This section introduces the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Power/Charging

    This section introduces various ways to reduce battery consumption such as frequently turning the power off and changing various settings. Notes on charging the battery This section contains various notes about charging your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 31: Initial Settings

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Initial Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: Home Menu

    How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Home Menu How to use the Home menu This section explains the basic operations of the Home menu, which is the starting point of each function. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Walkman To Your Computer

    Connecting to a computer via USB Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or exchange data. Notes on USB connection This section contains notes on the USB connection. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: Initializing/Updating

    Reset your Walkman to the default settings. Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. Updating the firmware of your Walkman Add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest firmware. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 35: Importing Content To The Software

    How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Importing Content to the Software Importing music from media using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to import music from your CDs. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Transferring Content To Your Walkman

    Notes for transferring content from your computer When transferring files and folders to your Walkman by drag-and-drop, you need to make sure that the default folder names remain unchanged and the hierarchy is correct. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 37: Deleting Content From Your Walkman

    How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer You can use Windows Explorer to delete content such as music stored on your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Playing Music

    You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button. Browsing the music playback screen See how to browse the information on the music playback screen. Music playback operations Use various operations from the music playback screen. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 39: Deleting Songs

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Deleting Songs Deleting songs Use a computer to delete songs previously transferred to your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 40: Music Settings

    Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the values of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 41: Listening To Fm Radio

    You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area. Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset receivable FM broadcast stations. Deleting preset broadcast stations You can delete preset FM broadcast stations. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 42: Fm Radio Settings

    You can change the scan sensitivity if the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong, causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received. Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 43: Fm Radio Recording

    You can record FM radio programs on your Walkman. Playing FM radio recordings You can play recorded FM radio programs on your Walkman. Deleting FM radio recordings You can delete recorded FM radio programs from your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 44: Music Settings

    Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the values of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 45: Fm Radio Settings

    You can change the scan sensitivity if the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong, causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received. Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can search for and automatically preset up to 30 receivable FM broadcast stations in your area. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: Common Settings

    Adjusting the screen brightness You can set the screen brightness to one of 5 levels. You can preserve battery power by setting this to a lower level. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 47: Unit Information

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Unit Information Displaying your Walkman information View information on your Walkman, such as the model name and software version. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 48: Language Settings

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Language Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 49: Reset/Format

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Reset/Format Resetting to the factory settings Reset your Walkman to the default settings. Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 50: Precautions

    Important information for using your Walkman is explained. Notice for users Important notices for users are explained. Notes on headphones Important notes for the headphones are explained. Notes on the software Important notes for the software are explained. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Customer Support Website

    NWZ-B183/B183F Customer Support Website Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman, or if you would like information on compatible accessories, etc. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Details on the system requirements needed to use your Walkman (the operating system version and memory size, etc.) are shown. Contents A list of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman is shown. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 53: What Can I Do To Solve A Problem

    This section contains solutions for when your Walkman does not function as expected or if a problem occurs during operation. Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman, or if you would like information on compatible accessories, etc. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 54: Operation

    I want to backup the content such as music saved on my Walkman. I want to find the product name (model name) of my Walkman. An alarm (beep) is heard and the message [Check the volume level] is displayed. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 55: Sound

    Volume cannot be turned up, or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up. Sound can only be heard from one side of the headphones. Sound is interrupted or skips. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 56: Power

    What is the battery life of the built-in rechargeable battery? The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced. The battery duration is short. What is the standard battery duration? How long does it take to charge the battery? Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 57: Connection To A Computer

    Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Only a small amount of content such as music can be transferred to your Walkman. Your Walkman becomes unstable when it is connected to the computer. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 58: Cannot Delete Content Such As Music Using The Walkman Functions

    Songs are not played back in the expected order. [ □ ] is displayed in the screen. [Unknown] is displayed for the album name or artist name. Cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 59: Recordings

    The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted. Cannot record. The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time. A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Fm Radio

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F FM Radio Cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. There is a lot of noise in the FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 61: Other

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Other Your Walkman gets warm. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 62: Customer Registration Website

    For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/ For customers in Canada: English http://www.Sony.ca/Registration French http://www.Sony.ca/Enregistrement For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/registration For customers in Europe: http://walkman.sony-europe.com/usb-registration For customers in Asia/Oceania/Middle East/Africa: English/Korean/Traditional Chinese http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/ Simplified Chinese https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 63: Before First Use

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Before first use Thank you for purchasing this Walkman. This “Help Guide” explains how to transfer content to your Walkman, and how to use the various functions. Browse this “Help Guide” for necessary information. The printed manuals supplied with your Walkman, such as “Quick Start Guide,”...

  • Page 64: Walkman Instruction Manuals

    You are currently viewing the Help Guide. This contains information such as explanations of Walkman operations and software. Important Information Contains information on trademark rights, laws, and regulations. You can read it by installing the supplied software on your computer. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 65: Steps To Listening To Music

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F 3 steps to listening to music Be sure to charge the battery before you use your Walkman for the first time. You can transfer music while charging the battery. You can listen to your music as soon as the transfer has completed. 1.

  • Page 66: Various Ways To Enjoy Using Your Walkman

    Your Walkman can do more than simply play back music. Get to know more about the many ways you can enjoy using the Walkman. Listening to FM radio You can enjoy listening to FM radio on your Walkman. (NWZ-B183F only) Related Topic Listening to FM radio Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 67: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Parts and controls This section explains the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. 1. Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Sound will be impaired if the headphones are not connected properly.

  • Page 68: How To Use

    Disables the operation buttons to avoid accidental operation while carrying your Walkman. (*1) There is a tactile dot to help with button operations. Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off How to use the Home menu Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 69: Turning The Power On

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Turning the power on Turn on the power to start your Walkman. 1. Slide the switch to unlock your Walkman. 2. Press the button. Hint If your Walkman is not operated, the screen will be turned off. To turn on the screen, press the button.

  • Page 70: Turning The Power Off

    [POWER OFF] appears. Hint If there is no operation for an extended period, your Walkman will be turned off automatically. Related Topic Parts and controls Setting the screen off timer Turning the power on Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 71: Using The Hold Switch

    The HOLD function is enabled and all operation buttons are disabled. Hint Slide the switch to the opposite position to release the HOLD function. [HOLD] is displayed if buttons are pressed while the HOLD function is enabled. Related Topic Parts and controls Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 72: Charging The Battery

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Charging the battery Charge your Walkman by connecting it to a computer. 1. Remove the USB cap. 2. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. The battery status icon shows when charging is complete.
  • Page 73 Extending the battery life Browsing the music playback screen Browsing the FM radio screen Notes on charging the battery Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 74: Extending The Battery Life

    Turn off the operation sounds. Set all sound quality settings to off. Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Setting the screen off timer Customizing sound quality settings Battery life Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 75: Notes On Charging The Battery

    If the battery life is reduced to about half of its normal life even if sufficiently charged, it has probably worn out. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. If you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period of time, your computer may not recognize it, or the Walkman may not respond.

  • Page 76: Selecting The Display Language

    You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Language Settings] - desired language setting. Related Topic How to use the Home menu Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 77: How To Use The Home Menu

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F How to use the Home menu Each menu can be accessed from the Home menu. Start here when searching for songs, changing settings, etc. 1. You can select the music you want to listen to to start playback. 2.
  • Page 78 To return to the previous screen during operation, press the button. To return to [Music] in the Home menu during operation, press and hold the button. Related Topic Playing music Listening to FM radio Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 79: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Connecting to a computer via USB Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or exchange data. 1. Remove the USB cap. 2. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. Note You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer.

  • Page 80: Notes On Usb Connection

    Do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the computer via USB. Doing so may cause the Walkman to malfunction. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before conducting those operations. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 81: Resetting Your Walkman

    Walkman. Note Resetting your Walkman will not delete any data or reset any settings. Related Topic Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Customer support website Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 82: Resetting To The Factory Settings

    Resetting the Walkman will not delete content such as music. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Reset/Format] - [Reset All Settings] - [Yes]. Related Topic Resetting your Walkman Formatting memory Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 83: Formatting Memory

    “Help Guide.”) Be sure to check the data stored in the memory and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer before formatting. Related Topic Resetting your Walkman Resetting to the factory settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 84: Updating The Firmware Of Your Walkman

    To confirm the version information of your Walkman, select [Settings] - [Unit Information] from the Home menu. Related Topic Customer support website Displaying your Walkman information Connecting to a computer via USB Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 85: Importing Music From Media Using Windows Media Player

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Importing music from media using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to import music from your CDs. Follow these instructions to import music from a CD to your computer. 1.
  • Page 86 Transferring content using Windows Media Player Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 87: Transferring Content Using Windows Media Player

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Transferring content using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to transfer content such as music from your computer to your Walkman. 1. Start up Windows Media Player, and then connect your Walkman to your computer via USB. 2.
  • Page 88 Connecting to a computer via USB Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 89: Transferring Content Using Explorer

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Transferring content using Explorer Content such as music can be directly transferred by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Open the “WALKMAN” folder using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: From the “Start”...
  • Page 90 Connecting to a computer via USB Notes for transferring content from your computer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 91: Notes For Transferring Content From Your Computer

    MUSIC RECORD └ FM Otherwise, they will not be displayed on your Walkman anymore. Copyright protected files that were transferred to your Walkman using drag-and-drop cannot be played back on the Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 92: Deleting Content From Your Walkman Using Explorer

    3. Open the “MUSIC” folder. 4. Select the content that you want to delete. 5. Delete the content. Related Topic Connecting to a computer via USB Transferring content using Windows Media Player Transferring content using Explorer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 93: Preparing Music

    CD to your computer, transfer them by drag-and-drop from Windows Explorer to the Walkman. Related Topic Connecting to a computer via USB Transferring content using Windows Media Player Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 94: Playing Music

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Playing music Play music imported to your Walkman. 1. From the Home menu, select [Music]. 2. Press the button to select the desired search method. Select the desired items until a song list appears, then select the desired song.

  • Page 95: Volume Operation (Only For Countries/Areas Complying With European And Korean Directives)

    If the volume is set to a level which is harmful for your ears and you turn off the Walkman, the volume is turned down to a level which is safe for your ears automatically. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 96: Browsing The Music Playback Screen

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Browsing the music playback screen The following items are displayed on the music playback screen. 1. Song title 2. Selected search method 3. Playback status Play ( ), pause ( ), fast forward ( ), fast rewind ( ), go to beginning of previous (or current) song ( ), or...
  • Page 97 Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 98: Music Playback Operations

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Music playback operations The following operations are available on the music playback screen. To play/pause Press the button. To fast forward or rewind Press and hold the button. To go to the beginning of the next song or go to the beginning of the previous (or current) song Press the button.
  • Page 99 Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Shuffle playback Repeat playback Setting the screen off timer Customizing sound quality settings Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 100: Deleting Songs

    Windows Explorer to transfer the songs, use Windows Explorer to delete them. Note Do not delete or rename the “MUSIC” folder. Otherwise, songs may not be displayed or played on your Walkman. Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 101: Shuffle Playback

    To play all songs on your Walkman in random order, play the songs from [Music] - [All Songs]. Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Repeat playback Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 102: Repeat Playback

    To play all songs on your Walkman repeatedly, play the songs from [Music] - [All Songs]. Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Shuffle playback Music playback operations Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 103: Bass Boost Settings

    The effects of the [Bass Boost] function are limited to protect your hearing when listening at high volume. Note The [Equalizer] settings are not applied if [Bass Boost] is turned on. Related Topic Browsing the music playback screen Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 104: Customizing Sound Quality Settings

    The [Equalizer] setting is not applied if [Bass Boost] is turned on. You cannot change the [Equalizer] settings while [Bass Boost] is activated. Related Topic Browsing the music playback screen Presetting your equalizer settings Bass Boost settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 105: Presetting Your Equalizer Settings

    To go back to the sliders on the left, press the button. 4. Press the button to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3). 5. Press the button to confirm. Related Topic Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 106: Listening To Fm Radio

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Listening to FM radio Listen to FM radio on your Walkman. You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting the supplied headphones, as the cord of these headphones works as the antenna. Extend the cord as long as possible. (NWZ-B183F only) 1.
  • Page 107 FM radio operations Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 108: Browsing The Fm Radio Screen

    The following items are displayed on the FM radio screen. (NWZ-B183F only) 1. Preset number 2. Frequency 3. FM radio off indication 4. Battery status icon Related Topic Listening to FM radio FM radio operations Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 109: Fm Radio Operations

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F FM radio operations The following operations are available on the FM radio screen. You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting the supplied headphones, as the cord of these headphones works as the antenna. Extend the cord as long as possible. (NWZ-B183F only) To select the previous or next frequency Press the...
  • Page 110 Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 111: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically

    You can preset up to 30 stations. Note Using [Auto Preset] clears all previous presets. Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 112: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset receivable broadcast stations. You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting the supplied headphones, as the cord of these headphones works as the antenna. Make sure that the cord is extended as long as possible.

  • Page 113: Deleting Preset Broadcast Stations

    [FM Radio]. 2. Press the button to select [Delete Preset] - desired preset number - [Yes]. Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually FM radio operations Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 114: Changing The Fm Radio Scan Sensitivity

    In such cases, set the scan sensitivity to low. (NWZ-B183F only) 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [FM Radio Settings] - [Scan Sensitivity] - [Low Sensitivity]. Related Topic Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 115: Making Fm Radio Recordings

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Making FM radio recordings You can record FM radio programs on your Walkman. (NWZ-B183F only) 1. From the Home menu, select [FM Radio]. 2. Press the button to select [Manual Tune] or [Preset], and then press the button.
  • Page 116 If you rename files of the “RECORD” folder on your computer, or put files which have been imported to your computer back into the “RECORD” folder, you may not be able to play them on your Walkman. Related Topic Playing FM radio recordings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 117: Playing Fm Radio Recordings

    [FM Radio]. 2. Select [Play Recording] - desired file name. Hint To play all recorded FM radio programs, select [FM Radio] - [Play Recording] - [All Recordings]. Related Topic Deleting FM radio recordings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 118: Deleting Fm Radio Recordings

    2. Select [Delete Recording] - desired file name - [Yes]. The selected FM radio program is deleted. Hint To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select [FM Radio] - [Delete Recording] - [Delete All] - [Yes]. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 119: Limiting The Volume

    1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [AVLS (Volume Limit)] - desired setting. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 120: Setting The Operation Sound

    You can turn the operation sounds of your Walkman on or off. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Beep Settings] - desired setting. Note Error beeps and guidance remain on regardless of the setting in [Beep Settings]. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 121: Setting The Screen Off Timer

    2. Select [Common Settings] - [Screen Off Timer] - desired setting. Note The screen does not turn off in the following situations: While accessing, creating or restoring databases While scanning FM radio broadcast stations While presetting FM radio broadcast stations automatically Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    2. Select [Common Settings] - [Brightness] - desired setting. Hint Regardless of the brightness setting, the brightness of the screen may be low while displaying some of the screens such as the USB connection screen and charging screen. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 123: Displaying Your Walkman Information

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Displaying your Walkman information Display information such as model name and software version. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Unit Information]. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 124: Warning

    Do not place your Walkman in fire. Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

  • Page 125: Caution

    The following descriptions are important for using your Walkman. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked, as battery liquid may remain in your Walkman. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as this may lead to blindness.
  • Page 126 Do not get your Walkman wet. If you touch your Walkman with wet hands or put the Walkman in a damp article of clothing, the Walkman may get wet, which may cause a malfunction. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 127: Notice For Users

    Recorded songs are limited to private use only. Use of songs beyond this limit requires the permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems with your Walkman or computer. Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.

  • Page 128: Notes On 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. After use, be sure to take the earbuds off your ears gently. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 129: Notes On The Software

    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 your Walkman.

  • Page 130: Customer Support Website

    Customer support website If you have any questions or issues with your Walkman, or would like information on compatible items with the Walkman, visit one of the following websites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Specifications Display Size/resolution 0.9-inch (2.26 cm) 128 x 36 Pixels Panel type OLED Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo mini-jack FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Output (headphones)

  • Page 132: Operating Temperature

    Mass 30 g (1.1 oz) Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) NWZ-B183: 4 GB NWZ-B183F: 4 GB (*1) Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 133: Battery Life

    Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Battery life The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Battery life (continuous playback) Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with “Settings for battery life measurement”...

  • Page 134: Maximum Recordable Number Of Songs And Time (Approx.)

    128 kbps: Approx. 890 songs NWZ-B183 (4 GB) 128 kbps: Approx. 890 songs Time [H:M] NWZ-B183F (4 GB) 128 kbps: Approx. 59 hr. 20 min. NWZ-B183 (4 GB) 128 kbps: Approx. 59 hr. 20 min. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 135: Maximum Recordable Time (Approx.)

    The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWZ-B183F only). The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which your Walkman is used. Time [H:M] NWZ-B183F (4 GB) MS-ADPCM: Approx. 100 hr. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 136: Supported Formats

    Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency (*2) : 44.1 kHz (*1) Copyright protected WMA/WMV files cannot be played back. (*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 137: System Requirements

    Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Mac OS Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 138: Contents

    How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Contents List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman. Walkman (1) Headphones (1) Quick Start Guide Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 139: What Can I Do To Solve A Problem

    4. Check information on the issue in the help of the software having problems. 5. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support websites. 6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note Data will not be deleted, nor any settings will not be reset by resetting.

  • Page 140: Your Walkman Does Not Operate Or The Power Does Not Turn On

    If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery, press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. to reset the Walkman. Related Topic Parts and controls Charging the battery Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 141: Your Walkman Does Not Work Properly

    Your Walkman may not work properly if the USB device (e.g. computer) to which it is connected is turned on or off without disconnecting the Walkman. Reset the Walkman by pressing the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. Related Topic Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 142: Your Walkman Power Turns Off Or On Automatically

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. If a malfunction occurs, your Walkman turns off and then on again automatically. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 143: I Want My Walkman Screen To Stay On Longer Before It Turns Off Automatically

    I want my Walkman screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically. You can set the screen off timer settings in [Screen Off Timer]. Related Topic Setting the screen off timer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 144: A Drink (Water, Coffee, Etc.) Was Spilled On Your Walkman, Or The Walkman Was Washed In The Washing Machine

    A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on your Walkman, or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine. If you spill a drink on your Walkman or wash it in a washing machine, liquid may get inside the Walkman. Stop using the Walkman immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic...

  • Page 145: I Want To Backup The Content Such As Music Saved On My Walkman

    Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F I want to backup the content such as music saved on my Walkman. Connect to a computer and copy the files onto the computer. Related Topic Transferring content using Explorer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 146: I Want To Find The Product Name (Model Name) Of My Walkman

    The model name is the alphabetical name that starts with NW that is printed on the back of your Walkman. If the Walkman is inside a case, you need to remove it from the case to find the name. Related Topic Displaying your Walkman information Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 147: An Alarm (Beep) Is Heard And The Message [Check The Volume Level] Is Displayed

    After the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set to a level which is harmful for your ears; when this happens, the volume is turned down automatically. Related Topic Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives) Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 148: There Is No Sound

    If the problem persists after performing the remedies above, use a pen or paper clip, etc. to press the RESET button and reset your Walkman. Related Topic Parts and controls Using the HOLD switch Playing music Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 149: The Content Such As Music Suddenly Stops During Playback

    The content such as music suddenly stops during playback. The remaining battery power is low or depleted. The content may not be supported on your Walkman. Select and play back other content. Related Topic Supported formats Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 150: Noise Is Generated

    If the plug is dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Transferring content using Explorer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 151: Volume Cannot Be Turned Up, Or The Volume Remains Low When The Playback Volume Is Turned Up

    If the HOLD switch is in the HOLD position, slide it to the opposite position. If the AVLS (Volume Limit) setting is activated, deactivate it. Related Topic Parts and controls Using the HOLD switch Limiting the volume Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 152: Sound Can Only Be Heard From One Side Of The Headphones

    Sound will not be output properly if the plug is not inserted correctly into the jack. Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Wires inside the headphone cable may be broken due to unnecessary force, etc. being applied to the cable. In this case, contact your nearest Sony dealer for repairs. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1)

  • Page 153: Sound Is Interrupted Or Skips

    The sound may be interrupted or skip depending on the environment where your Walkman is used or the settings of your Walkman. Following the procedures below may reduce the amount of skipping or interruptions. Set all sound quality settings to off. Related Topic Customizing sound quality settings Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 154: Cannot Charge The Walkman

    If the remedies above do not solve the problem, use a pen or paper clip, etc. to press the RESET button and reset your Walkman, and then connect again using USB. Related Topic Parts and controls Connecting to a computer via USB Resetting your Walkman Customer support website Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 155: What Is The Battery Life Of The Built-In Rechargeable Battery

    When the usable battery life is half the usual time even when the battery is fully charged, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for more details on the life of the built-in battery. Related Topic...

  • Page 156: The Rechargeable Battery Needs To Be Replaced

    The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced. To replace rechargeable batteries, your Walkman needs to be taken apart professionally. Do not take apart the Walkman by yourself. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for replacement of rechargeable batteries. Related Topic Customer support website...

  • Page 157: The Battery Duration Is Short

    Depending on the environment in which your Walkman is used, the battery may deteriorate if it is not used for over a year. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the usable battery life is half that when new even after sufficiently charging the battery, your battery may have deteriorated.

  • Page 158: What Is The Standard Battery Duration

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F What is the standard battery duration? For details on the battery duration, see “Battery life.” Related Topic Battery life Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 159: How Long Does It Take To Charge The Battery

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F How long does it take to charge the battery? For details on the charging time, see “Charging time” in the “Specifications.” Related Topic Specifications Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 160: The Computer Does Not Recognize Your Walkman

    If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. to reset your Walkman then try the USB connection again. Related Topic Charging the battery Connecting to a computer via USB Resetting your Walkman Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 161: Even If You Use "Safely Remove Hardware" On The Computer Connecting Usb] Remains Displayed On Yourwalkman Screen

    When using Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, the Walkman screen remains as [Connecting USB]. This is not a problem provided that the "Safely Remove Hardware" operation is complete. Disconnect your Walkman from the computer. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 162: Content Such As Music Cannot Be Transferred From The Computer To Your Walkman

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Check that the USB connection to the computer is made properly. You may not be able to transfer content when using a USB hub. Connect directly to the USB connector on your computer.

  • Page 163: Only A Small Amount Of Content Such As Music Can Be Transferred To Your Walkman

    Walkman back to the computer in order to increase the available space. Related Topic Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 164: Your Walkman Becomes Unstable When It Is Connected To The Computer

    Your Walkman becomes unstable when it is connected to the computer. Your Walkman may be unstable if it is connected using a USB hub or USB extension cable. Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 165: Cannot Play Content Such As Music Transferred To Your Walkman

    (format) the built-in flash memory on your Walkman. Related Topic Charging the battery Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Supported formats Notes for transferring content from your computer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 166: Songs Are Not Played Back In The Expected Order

    Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F Songs are not played back in the expected order. If songs are being played back using shuffle, cancel shuffle to return to normal playback. Related Topic Shuffle playback Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 User-defined characters or special symbols are used in the text. Replace the undisplayable characters with displayable ones using the software that you used to transfer the content such as music on your computer. Then check that the characters are displayed correctly. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 168: Unknown] Is Displayed For The Album Name Or Artist Name

    Information such as album or artist name is not included in the data. You can add the album or artist name to the content such as music transferred using software (Media Go, iTunes, etc.). Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 169 Media Go or iTunes on the Walkman. Delete them using the software that you used to transfer them. You cannot delete content transferred using Windows Explorer on your Walkman. Delete the content using Windows Explorer. Related Topic Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 170 Digital Music Player NWZ-B183/B183F The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted. Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not increase if only short files are deleted. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 If the maximum number of files that can be recorded is reached, delete unnecessary files or export the recorded files to a computer. For information on the maximum number of recordable files and folders, see the related topic. If your Walkman is connected to a computer, disconnect it from the computer. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 172 The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time. Due to system restrictions, remaining recording time may decrease by a few seconds when you start recording. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 173 A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted. Files other than recorded files are included in the folder. Open the folder using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder, and delete all files other than those recorded by your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 The headphone cord functions as an antenna. FM broadcasts cannot be received when the headphones are not connected. The received station may not be fully tuned in. Fully tune in to a station for the best reception. Related Topic FM radio operations Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 175 The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible. When using a device that emits radio signals such as a mobile phone, keep it away from your Walkman. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176 Your Walkman gets warm. Depending on the way to use your Walkman, the Walkman may become warm while the battery is being charged or an application is in use. This is not a malfunction. Notes on use 4-529-726-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

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