Sony Walkman NWZ-E443 Quick Start Manual page 2

Parts and Controls
Front Rear
 
BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button
 Press to display the option menu.
5-way button* 1
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the
 (play/pause/confirm) button screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

RESET button
/ buttons
Use a small pin, etc.

Strap hole
/ buttons

 Microphone
Display

 WM-PORT jack
VOL +* /– button
1
Connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices.

HOLD switch

Headphone jack
* 1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The player cannot The USB cable is not connected to a

charge the USB connector on your computer
If the player does not function as expected, try the following
battery. properly.
steps to resolve the issue.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then

1
Find the symptoms of the issue in reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.

"Troubleshooting" in the Operation Guide
 The battery is charged in an ambient
(PDF file), and try any corrective actions
temperature out of the range of 5 °C
(41°F) to 35 °C (95°F).
listed.
 Charge the battery in an ambient
For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on
temperature of 5 °C (41°F) to 35 °C
the right. (95°F).
2  The computer is not on.
Connect the player to your computer to
Turn on the computer.

charge the battery. Your computer has entered Sleep or

Hibernate status.
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the
Release the computer from Sleep or

battery.
Hibernate status.
3
Press the RESET [Connecting] or The remaining battery power is

RESET button
[Connected USB insufficient.
button with a small
(MTP)] does not Charge the battery by connecting the

pin, etc.
appear when player to a running computer for at
connected to the least 5 minutes.
If you press the RESET
computer with The USB cable is not connected to a
button while operating the 
the supplied USB USB connector on your computer
player, stored data and player
cable. properly.
settings may be lost.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then

4
reconnect it.
Check information on the issue in the Help
Use the supplied USB cable.

of each software.
A USB hub is being used.

5  Connecting the player via a USB hub
Look up information on the issue on one of
may not work. Connect the player
the customer support Web sites.
directly to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.
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.
Symptom Cause/Remedy Symptom Cause/Remedy
[Connecting] or The computer is running another
 When double- Install the bundled software after

[Connected USB software other than the one used for clicking [Setup. installing Windows Media Player 11. For
(MTP)] does not transferring.
exe] to install the details on Windows Media Player 11,
appear when Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few
 bundled software, refer to the following web site:
connected to the minutes, and reconnect it. If the [Setup.exe] does http://www.support.microsoft.com/
computer with problem persists, disconnect the USB
not execute, and
the supplied USB cable, restart the computer, and then the Properties
cable. reconnect the USB cable. window opens.
[Connecting] or [Connected USB

(MTP)] may not appear on the player,
To initialize (format) the player
depending on the software environment
that is running on your computer.
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If
 Activate Windows Media Player, or
the memory is formatted, all files including the Operation
Windows Explorer.
Guide (PDF file) will be erased and all setting values
The USB connector on your computer

returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored
may have a problem.
in memory prior to formatting, and then export any
Connect the player to another USB

connector on your computer. necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other
 The player is in the status of recording device beforehand.
or record pause.
1
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button
Your computer does not recognize the

player in the status of recording or until the [Home] menu appears.
record pause.
2
Select [Settings] – [Common
The player  A USB hub or USB extension cable is
becomes unstable being used. Settings] – [Format] – [Yes] – [Yes] in this
while it is Connecting the player via a USB hub

order.
connected to the or extension cable may not work.
computer. Connect the player directly to your Press the /// button to select the item, and then
computer using the supplied USB press the  button to confirm.
cable. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.]
appears.
Note
 Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows
Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format
it on the player.
Precautions License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file).
About the headphones
 Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play
might affect your hearing. For the latest information
At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible.

If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would
Avoid listening to the unit in situations where hearing must
like information on compatible items with this product, visit
not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling.
the following web sites.
 As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out
For customers in the USA:
through the headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to
you. http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada:
Notice for customers: the following information is only
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
For customers in Europe:
directives
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
For customers in Latin America:
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
For customers in other countries/regions:
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
documents.
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player.
Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in
the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. __________________________
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.