Sony NWZ-B152 Quick Start Manual

Guía de inicio rápido
NWZ-B152/B153/B152F/B153F
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
English
About the Manual
 Quick Start Guide: Explains set up, enabling you to import songs to a computer, and to
transfer them to the player.
 Operation Guide (PDF file): Explains advanced features of the player and offers
troubleshooting information. The Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the memory of
the player. To view the Operation Guide (PDF file), see "Supplied Items. "

Supplied Items

 Headphones (1)
 Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
Items stored in the memory of the player
The following items are stored in the [Storage Media] folder of the memory of the player.
1. Remove the USB cap of the player and connect the player directly to a USB connector
on your computer.
2. Double-click [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] - [Storage Media]*
The following folders are displayed.
3. Copy all data or the necessary data in the following folders to your computer.
Storage Media Operation Guide* 2 PDF files stored in the Operation Guide.
There are shortcut icons to "Customer
Support Support" and "Customer Registration" in
the country/region folders.
PC_Application_ There is a shortcut icon to Windows
Software Media Player 11 download site.
* Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
1
* PDF files named [xxx_NWZB150.pdf] in this folder are the Operation Guide. The language name
2
is displayed in the place of "xxx. " Choose the manual of your language. To view the Operation
Guide (PDF file), you need Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader 5.0 in your computer. Adobe Reader
can be downloaded from the Internet for free.
 Hint
To use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder more effectively, back up all necessary

data in the above three folders to your computer, and then delete the folders. To format the
built-in flash memory of the player, see "To initialize (format) the player. "
Before Connecting the Player to Your
Computer
Make sure that the OS is Windows 7, Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows
Vista (Service Pack 1 or later), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your
computer is 11 or 12.

Charging the Battery

The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.
To
Charging
Note
 When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time,
recharge it fully. When charging a depleted battery, the power illuminator blinks clockwise and
nothing appears in the display.
If the player's display remains blank for more than 5 minutes, press the RESET button to reset the
player.
 If you turn on the computer, restart the computer, shut down the computer, or wake up from Sleep
or Hibernate status while the player is connected to the computer, the player may malfunction. In
this case, press the RESET button of the player to reset it. Disconnect the player from the computer
before performing these operations.

Parts and Controls

Front
Headphones
 REC/STOP button   (Headphone) jack
Starts/stops recording. You can record
 Display
sound using the player's built-in
 BACK/HOME button
microphone. You can also record the
See "How to Use the Player. "
currently received FM program (NWZ-
B152F/B153F only).  Power illuminator
Illuminated by LED.
 VOL +/– button
 MIC (Microphone)
 ZAP button
For recording sound by the player.
Changes between normal playback and
 Strap hole
ZAPPIN playback. ZAPPIN playback
sequentially plays back song clips at a
 RESET button
preset duration.
Use a small pin, etc.
 BASS/PLAY MODE button
 HOLD switch
Emphasizes the low sound range (Bass
Disables the operation buttons to avoid
function), or changes the play mode.
accidental operation while carrying the
  button
player.
Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/
 USB cap
restarts recording.
When connecting with USB, remove the
 Shuttle switch
USB cap.
Rotate to find the beginning of a song, or
fast-rewinds/forwards.
When a menu appears on the display,
rotate to select a menu item.

Turning the Player On and Off

To turn on
Quick Start Guide To turn off
 Hint
 If song playback is paused and there is no operation for a certain period of time, the player
turns off automatically.
How to Use the Player
The Home menu is the starting point of each application.
To display the Home menu
To select an item
To return to the previous screen
Home menu
The icons appear in the Home menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted.
[Voice]
[Music Library]
* 1
[FM]
[Settings]
* and items related to the [FM] function appear on NWZ-B152F/B153F only.
1
Importing and Transferring Music
You can transfer songs to the player using Windows Media Player 11 or 12 on your
computer. If you use Windows Media Player 10 or less on your computer, download
Windows Media Player 11 from a shortcut icon in the memory of the player.
1 .
1
Import songs from CDs, etc., to Windows Media Player 11 or 12 on the
computer.
For details on how to import songs from CDs, etc., refer to the Help of Windows
Media Player 11 or 12. You do not need to re-import songs that have previously
been imported to Windows Media Player 11 or 12.
2
Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer.
Insert the USB connector fully.
3
Transfer songs from Windows Media Player 11 or 12 to the player.
[DATA ACCESS] appears in the display while transferring songs to the player.
Note
 Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred
will be damaged.
 You cannot transfer contents with copyright protection since the player does not support them.
 Hint
 You can also transfer data to the player by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer on
your computer.
To delete songs transferred to the player
About 70 minutes

Connect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio files using
Windows Media Player 11, 12 or Windows Explorer.
Fully charged

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1
Find the symptoms of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in the Operation
Guide (PDF file), and try any corrective actions listed.
On connecting with the computer, see the following "System Requirements (for the
player)" and tables.
2
Connect the player to your computer to
charge the battery.
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging
the battery.
3
Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings
Rear
on the player may be deleted.
After resetting the player, press the  button to turn on the player.
4
Check information on the issue in the Help of each software.
5
Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web
sites.
About the customer support web sites, see "For the latest information. "
6
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Press the  button.
Press and hold the  button.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
Rotate the shuttle switch to / to select an item, and
then press the  button to confirm.
Press the BACK/HOME button.
* 1
Plays back/deletes sound files recorded with the player's built-in
microphone.
Plays back transferred songs on the player.
Plays FM radio, or plays back/deletes FM radio programs recorded with
the player.
Sets the function for music, FM* , voice recording, or player settings.
1
1 Click "Rip."
2 Click here to
start importing.
1 Choose albums,
etc.
2 Click here to transfer
to the player.
RESET button RESET button
System Requirements (for the player)
We do not guarantee operation for all computers
 Computer
even if they meet the above System
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
Requirements.
preinstalled with the following Windows
Not supported by the following environments:
operating systems* 1 :
– Personally constructed computers or
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or
operating systems
later) / Windows XP Professional (Service
– An environment that is an upgrade of the
Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic
original manufacturer-installed operating
(Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista
system
Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) /
– Multi-boot environment
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or
– Multi-monitor environment
later) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack
– Macintosh
1 or later) / Windows 7 Home Basic /
Windows 7 Home Premium / Windows 7
Design and specifications are subject to change
Professional / Windows 7 Ultimate
without notice.
Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows
Vista & Windows 7.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
* Excluding OS Versions not supported by
1
Microsoft.
 CPU: 300 MHz or more (For Windows Vista,
800 MHz or more. For Windows 7, 1 GHz or
more)
 RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista,
512 MB or more. For Windows 7, 1 GB
(32 bit) / 2GB (64 bit) or more)
 USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is
recommended)
 Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Windows Media
Player 11 or 12 need to be installed.
 Broadband Internet connection is required to
use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or
to visit the web site.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The player cannot  The player is not connected to a USB connector on your computer
charge the battery. properly.
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
 The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of
5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).
 You cannot charge the battery when
battery in an ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).
 Your computer is not on.
 Turn on the computer.
 Your computer is in Sleep or Hibernate status.
 Disconnect the player from the computer, and then release the
computer from Sleep or Hibernate status. Reconnect the player to the
computer.
[CONNECTED USB]  The player's USB connector is not connected to a USB connector on
does not appear when your computer properly.
the player is connected  Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
to the computer.  A USB hub is being used.
 Connect the player directly to a USB connector, as connection via a
USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can
be used.
 Another application is running on the computer.
 Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the
problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the computer, and
then reconnect the player.
 The USB connector on your computer may have a problem. Connect
the player's USB connector to another USB connector on your
computer.
 The remaining battery power is insufficient.
 Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer
for at least 5 minutes. When charging a depleted battery, the power
illuminator blinks clockwise and nothing appears in the display.
The player becomes  A USB hub is being used.
unstable while it is  Connect the player directly to a USB connector, as connection via a
connected to the USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can
computer. be used.
To initialize (format) the player
You can format the memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all
shortcut icons and files including the Operation Guide (PDF file) will be erased
and all setting values returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored
in memory prior to formatting and export any necessary files to the hard disk of
your computer or other device beforehand.
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.
2 Select [Settings] – [Initialize] – [Format] – [OK], in this order.
Rotate the shuttle switch to select the item, and then press the  button to
confirm.
After selecting [OK] and confirming, [FORMATTING...] appears and
formatting starts. When formatting is complete, [COMPLETE] appears.
Note
 Do not format the memory of the player in Windows Explorer. If you format
the player in Windows Explorer accidentally, do it again on the player.
 If you format the memory of the player by accident, download the Operation
Guide (PDF file) from the web site mentioned in "For the latest information. "
Precautions
About the headphones
 Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect your hearing.
 At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible. Avoid listening to the unit in
situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling.
 As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the headphones.
Remember not to disturb those close to you.
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, 108-0075
Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer
to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Program ©2010 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation
For the latest information
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For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
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