Sony Walkman NWZ-W274S Quick Start Manual

Contents
Please check the items in the package.
Quick Start Guide  "WALKMAN" (1)
How to Install the Supplied Software
How to Use Your "WALKMAN"
NWZ-W274S
 Earbuds (1 set)
 Swimming earbuds (1 set)
 Adjustment band (1)
 Quick Start Guide (this manual)
 Using your Walkman while Swimming
Access to the online Help Guide (Full version).
http://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/nwzw270s/en/ About the Operating System
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP*
Vista* 2 (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows 7*
About the manuals
Windows 8.
This Quick Start Guide only describes the basic operating
* 1 Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
instructions and how to install the supplied software.
* 2 [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.
For detailed information and operating instructions, refer to the Help
Guide (HTML document) included in the supplied software after For a Mac computer, make sure that the OS is Mac OS X v10.6 or later.
installation. Not supported by OSs other than above
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Attaching Your Walkman to the USB Cradle (Supplied) and Charging the Battery
To connect your Walkman to a computer, the Walkman must be attached
to the USB cradle correctly.
 USB cradle (1)
1
Dry the terminals of your Walkman ()
using a soft dry cloth.
2
(Service Pack 3 or later), Windows
1 Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle.
2 (Service Pack 1 or later), or
Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman () and the
USB cradle () are in contact with each other.
3
Connect your Walkman to an operating
computer using the USB cradle.
If a screen appears presenting a choice of actions, click

"Cancel." Charging starts.
Make sure that the OPR lamp window on the USB cradle

lights up in red.
How to Install the Supplied Software
Installing WALKMAN Guide and Media Go (for
Windows)
1
Connect your Walkman to a running
computer using the USB cradle (supplied).
OPR lamp
2
Select the following order with the
computer.
Notes on charging by using the computer
 Charge the battery when the OPR lamp blinks in red rapidly.
Windows 7 or earlier: Select [Start] – [Computer] or [My Computer]

 While the battery is charging, the OPR lamp indicates the charging status of
– [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media] – [FOR_WINDOWS].
your Walkman.
 Windows 8: Select [Desktop] from [Start screen] to open [File
You can see the status of the OPR lamp through the OPR lamp window on
Explorer]. In the [Computer] list, select [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media]
the USB cradle.
Lights up in red: Being charged – [FOR_WINDOWS].
Turns off: Charged fully or not being charged
3
 Charging time is approx. 1.5 hours. Double-click [Setup.exe].
When your Walkman has been fully charged, disconnect it from the
computer. The install wizard appears.
For a Mac computer, click the eject icon of [WALKMAN] in the sidebar of
When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored

Finder to disconnect your Walkman.
in the [FOR_WINDOWS] folder of your Walkman is copied
 If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or
to your computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and
Hibernation mode while your Walkman is connected via the USB cradle, the
Walkman continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it. Media Go are installed to your computer.
 When you use your Walkman for the first time, or if you have not used the
If [Setup.exe] does not start, copy the [Setup.exe] file to

Walkman for a long time, it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the
your desktop, then double-click it.
computer, even if charging has already started (the OPR lamp lights up in
4
red). Check that the computer recognizes your Walkman after you have
Follow the on-screen instructions.
connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes.
After the install wizard finishes, the WALKMAN Guide and
Media Go shortcuts appear on the desktop of your
computer.
The Help Guide is included in the WALKMAN Guide.
Parts and Controls
Installing the Help Guide and the Content Transfer
software (for Mac)
1
Connect your Walkman to a running
computer using the USB cradle (supplied).
2
On the computer, select [WALKMAN] in the
sidebar of Finder, then open the [FOR_MAC]
folder.
3
Double-click the installer icon of the desired
software:

Tactile dot
To install the Help Guide:[Help_Guide_Installer_for_Mac]

To install the Content Transfer software: [ContentTransfer. Neckband
pkg]

Earbud
4
Follow the on-screen instructions. 
Headphone section
After the installer finishes, the alias (shortcut) of the installed 
P.LIST (Playlist)/
software (Help Guide or the Content Transfer software)
SHUF (Shuffle) button
appears on the desktop of your computer.

VOL +* /– button
1
 Hint
 Before you attempt to delete the software from your Walkman, copy the
[FOR_MAC] folder to your Mac computer as a backup if necessary.
* 1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

Terminals

OPR (Operation) lamp

Power lock switch

 (Power) button

Previous button

Next button

RESET button

 button*
1