Sony NWZ-A15 Startup Guide

Quick Start Guide
NWZ-A15/A17
Contents
How to Install and Read the Help Guide
Please check the items in the package.
ÿÿWalkman (1)
ÿÿUSB cable (1)
ÿÿQuick Start Guide (this manual)
Headphones and microSD card are not supplied with your Walkman.
Install the “Help Guide” on your computer. This contains basic operations
of your Walkman, the customer support website URL, and how to
transfer content such as music to the Walkman.
1 Connect your Walkman to a running
OPTION/PWR OFF button
Charging the Battery
2 Open the following folders and double-click
5-way button
The battery for your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is
connected to a running computer.
Charging
About
4 hours
About the manuals
Fully-charged
To see the detailed information about WALKMAN®, access to Help
Guide on the internet.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/nwza10/h_cn/
While browsing is free, you may be charged a
communication fee according to your carrier
contract.
When your Walkman has been fully charged, disconnect it from the
computer.
Note
ˎˎTo prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every six
months or every year.
Regarding the basic operations, the customer support website URL
and Important Information, refer to “How to Install and Read the
Help Guide” section on this manual.
How to Use your Walkman
BACK/HOME button
HOLD switch
computer.
ˎˎ Windows
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
4 To read the Help Guide, double-click the
shortcut or the alias icon generated on your
computer.
/// buttons
Turning the power On and Off
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of the arrow and
press any button.
Selecting the display language
Select the display language before transferring content.
1 From the Home menu, select [Settings].
2 Select [Language Settings] - Desired language
setting.
Turning the power off
Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
ˎˎIf there is no operation, the screen will be turned off. To turn on the screen,
press the BACK/HOME button.
ˎˎIf there is no operation for an extended period, your Walkman will be turned
off automatically.
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Press and hold
the BACK/HOME
button.
SensMe™
Channels
Turning the power on
¼¼Hint
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME
button. The Home menu is the starting point to play audio, search for
songs, change settings, etc.
From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by
using the 5-way button.
 (play/pause/confirm)
button
the executable file on your Walkman.
7 or earlier: [Start] – [Computer] – [WALKMAN] –
[FOR_WINDOWS] – [Help_Guide_Installer(.exe)].
ˎˎ Windows 8: [Start screen] – [Desktop] – [File Explorer] –
[Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [FOR_WINDOWS] – [Help_
Guide_Installer(.exe)].
ˎˎ Windows 8.1: [Desktop] – [File Explorer] – [This PC] –
[WALKMAN] – [FOR_WINDOWS] – [Help_Guide_Installer
(.exe)].
ˎˎ Mac: [Finder] – [WALKMAN] – [FOR_MAC] – [Help_Guide_
Installer_for_mac].
How to Use the Home Menu
FM Radio
Playlists
Music
Videos
Photos
Podcasts
Bluetooth
Bookmark
SD Card Settings
Settings
Go to song
playback screen
The screens and illustrations shown are for reference only and may differ from
the actual product or screen.
Parts and Controls
 Display
 VOL (Volume) +*1/– button
Press the VOL + button to turn up and the VOL – button to turn down the
volume.
 OPTION/PWR OFF (Option/Power off) button
Press to display the option menu.
If you press and hold this button, the screen turns off and your Walkman
enters standby mode.
 HOLD switch
 Access lamp
 microSD card slot
Turning the Bluetooth Function On and Off
Troubleshooting
Precautions
Connecting with a Bluetooth device (Turning the
Bluetooth function on)
If your Walkman does not function as expected, try the following steps to
resolve the issue.
Information on laws and trademarks
1
Use a pen or paper clip, etc.
*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
 BACK/HOME button
 5-way button*1
 (play/pause/confirm) button
/ buttons
/ buttons
 Headphone jack
 WM-PORT jack
Connect the USB cable (supplied) or peripheral devices (not supplied).
About volume operation (Only for countries/areas
complying with European Directives)
An alarm (beep) and a warning [Check the volume level] are meant to
protect your ears when you turn the volume up to a level that is harmful
for your ears for the first time. You can cancel the alarm and warning by
pressing any button.
Note
ˎˎYou can turn up the volume after canceling the alarm and warning.
ˎˎAfter the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat every 20 cumulative
hours that the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears. When
this happens, the volume is turned down automatically.
ˎˎIf the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears and you turn off
the Walkman, the volume is turned down to a level that is safe for your ears
automatically.
1
Find the symptoms of the issue in “Troubleshooting”
in the Help Guide (HTML document), and try any
corrective actions listed.
2 From the Home menu of your Walkman, select
2 Connect your Walkman to your computer to charge
3 Select the Bluetooth audio device to connect with.
3 Press the RESET button with a
[Bluetooth] - [Connect to Audio Device].
The Bluetooth audio device connects with your
Walkman.
Insert a microSD card until it clicks into place.
 Slot cover
 Strap hole
 Built-in Bluetooth antenna
 N-mark
 RESET button
Turn on the Bluetooth audio device you want your
Walkman to connect with and set the device in
connection standby status.
the battery.
RESET button
pen or paper clip, etc.
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device (Turning the
Bluetooth function off)
1
From the Home menu, select
[Disconnect Audio Device].
[Bluetooth] -
About the headphones
ˎˎAvoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect
your hearing.
ˎˎAt 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.
ˎˎAs the headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the
headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to you.
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._________________________
¼¼Hint
ˎˎTo connect with a Bluetooth audio device for the first time, your Walkman
needs to be paired with the device.
ˎˎFor details on pairing, refer to the Help Guide. See “How to Install and Read
the Help Guide” on the reverse side for details on viewing the Help Guide.
For information on laws, regulations and trademark rights, refer to “Important
Information” contained in the supplied software. To read it, install the
supplied software on your computer.
Symptom & Remedy
Your Walkman cannot charge the battery or is not recognized on
your computer.
ˎˎThe USB cable (supplied) is not connected to a USB connector on your
computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
ˎˎUse the supplied USB cable.
ˎˎWhen you use your Walkman for the first time, or if you have not used
the Walkman for a long time, it may take a few minutes to be
recognized by the computer. Check that the computer recognizes the
Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about
10 minutes.
Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on.
ˎˎYou cannot operate your Walkman while it is connected to a
computer. Disconnect the Walkman from a computer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.