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Transferring music using Windows Explorer

You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer.

1.Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).

2.Click [start] – [My Computer] or [Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media], and then select the [MUSIC] folder.

Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.

3.Drag-and-drop files or folders () into the [MUSIC] folder (), or one of its subfolders.

About the data hierarchy

Drag and drop files or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The player can play back songs on the 1st to 8th level of the [MUSIC] folder.

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Sony NWZ-E354, NWZ-E355 specifications Transferring music using Windows Explorer, About the data hierarchy

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NWZ-E353/E354/E355 Getting Started Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop How to Use the SoftwareContent Transfer Windows Media Player Music Playing songs using SensMe Channels SensMe ChannelsSensMe Channels Option Menu Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Option Menu FM Radio SettingsFM Radio Listening to FM Radio Setting the Timer Timer Common Settings Settings Troubleshooting Possible Causes of SymptomsTo Deal with a Trouble Storing Data PrecautionsCleaning Important Information Specifications SpecificationsWhat are Format and Bit Rate Contents list Music Videos/Podcasts/Photos Timer Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Cleaning Storing Data What is video format? What is photo format? About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player About battery chargingBefore first use About model names mentioned in this User Guide Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Changing the font size Returning to a previousPrinting out a What you can do with Walkman Videos/ Photos/ PodcastsEnjoying SensMe Channels Playing SensMe Channels Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows ExplorerOperation flow to enjoy music Hint Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media PlayerOperation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Hint Turning the player on and off To turn on the playerTo turn off the player Charging the battery About the Battery Care modeAbout the battery indicator Hint Turn off the player manually About battery lifeLonger battery life settings Adjust data format and bit rate Language Messages and menus are displayed Selecting the display language Language Settings Details Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Compatible software Windows Media Player Bundled software Content TransferAbout the software Walkman Guide About the information area About the Home menu How to use the Home menu Back to top How to use the Home menu Page To return to the previous screen during operation To return to the Home menu during operation How to use the option menu Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Back to top Transferring music using Windows Media Player Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring music using Content Transfer Playing music Back to top Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Viewing photos Photos Back to top About the data hierarchy Transferring music using Windows Explorer Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Related Topics Playing music Back to top Icon Description Browsing and using the music screenMusic playback screen Indication icons of the music playback screen Song list screen Operations on the music playback screenIcons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Music list screen Operations on the music list screen Album list screen These icons may not appear depending on the screen Searching for songs Search methodMethod Description Back to top To select a song from a song list to add to a bookmark list Using bookmarksAdding a song to a bookmark list To add the currently playing song Removing a song from a bookmark list Removing all songs from a bookmark listRearranging songs in a bookmark list Playing the songs in a playlist To cancel browsing Browsing cover arts to select an album Album ScrollCover art Deleting songs About the karaoke function Activating the karaoke function Music playback screen with karaoke activatedType Description About the karaoke function Back to top Changing the key of a song About language study Activating the language study function Activating the language study for musicMusic playback screen with language study activated Audio podcast playback screen with language study activated Activating the language study for audio podcast Rewinding slightly Quick Replay Repeat operations Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat Adjusting the playback speed DPC Option items Description/reference Using the music option menuOption items appearing on the album list screen Option items appearing on the music playback screen Option items appearing on the music list screen Option items appearing on the Bookmark screenDetailed information screen Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Type icon Description Setting the play mode Play Mode Setting the playback range Playback Range Type Description Icon Setting the sound quality Clear Bass EqualizerSetting the sound quality Customizing sound quality Press Customizing the surround sound VPTSurround Listening with Dsee Sound Enhance DSEESound Enhance Setting Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Selecting the album display format Album Display Format TypeScreen Hint Music playback screen while displaying lyrics Displaying lyrics Display Lyrics Back to top Examples How to create LRC files Save Encoding Lyrics display on the playerFile name Save as type Copyright notice What is SensMe Channels? Playing songs using SensMe Channels Channel Description List of channels To stop analyzing Analyzing songs on the player Option items appearing on the SensMe Channels screen Using the SensMe Channels option menu Watching videos Videos Using the video option menu Back to top Browsing and using the video screen Video playback screenOperations on the video playback screen Video list screen Icons of videosOperations on the video list screen 105 Searching for videos To cancel the browsing Scene interval settingBrowsing scenes Scene Scroll Deleting videos Deleting a currently playing videoDeleting videos by selecting from a list Option Description/reference Items Using the video option menuOption items appearing on the video list screen Option items appearing on the video playback screen Setting the zoom function Zoom Settings Playing only video sound On-Hold Display Arranging the video list Order of Video List What is a podcast? Playing podcast Podcasts Browsing and using the podcast screen Audio podcast playback screenOperations on the audio podcast playback screen Operations on the video podcast playback screen Video podcast playback screen Episode list screen Icons of episodesOperations on the episode list screen Operations on the Podcast List screen Podcast list screen Deleting a podcast Deleting podcastsDeleting the currently playing episode Deleting an episode in the episode list 120 Option items appearing on the Podcast List screen Using the podcast option menuOption items appearing on the podcast playback screen Option items appearing on the episode list screen 122 Viewing photos Photos 124 Photo list screen Browsing and using the photo screenPhoto display screen Operations on the photo display screen Operations on the photo list screen Thumbnail OnlyThumbnail + Title Icon of photos 127 Deleting photos Using the photo option menu Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screenOption items appearing on the photo display screen Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Listening to FM radio FM Radio Browsing and using the FM radio screen Operations on the FM Radio screenIcon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button 133 Presetting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset Using the FM radio option menu Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural/stereo Mono/Auto Using the alarm timer About the timer Using the sleep timer Setting the alarm to on/off Alarm On/Off Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the repeat setting Repeat Selecting the alarm song Selecting the alarm sound Alarm Sound Settings Setting the sleep timer Sleep Timer Settings Displaying the player information Unit Information Limiting the volume Avls Volume Limit Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings Setting the slide show setting Setting the screensaver Screensaver SettingsSetting the screensaver to on/off Setting the screensaver type Horz Setting the screensaver waiting time Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness To set a desired photo as the wallpaper Setting up wallpaper Wallpaper Settings 154 DD/MM/YYYY Setting the date format Date Display Format How to Use the Software Music Setting the time format Time Display Format Limiting the charge amount Battery Care Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Formatting memory Format Using USB connection mode USB Connection Mode 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Format 172 173 Top page Settings Music Settings How to create LRC files 175 176 177 178 179 Timer Thumbnail + Title 181 182 What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Songs or photos cannot be deleted on the player OperationThere is no sound Data cannot be played Player does not respond to any button operations Noise is generated Playback has stopped suddenly There is insufficient volumePlayer’s power turned off, and then on again Playback does not stop Player when you start or restart the computer Display Power Battery life is shortPlayer cannot charge the battery Charging completes very quickly Player turns off automatically Connection to a computer Cannot install the software Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Transfer takes too long time Cannot return a song on the player to the computerFolders cannot be renamed or deleted Audio podcasts are not played by SensMe Channels SensMe ChannelsYou cannot find your desired channel Morning always displayed for the time-based channel FM broadcasts are affected by interference FM RadioFM broadcasts are unclear Reception is weak and sound quality is poor Cannot play back an episode Podcast Other Cannot adjust the playback speed Alarm is delayedSleep timer does not work Sleep timer is delayed Messages 202 Important product information If you have any questions about this productDeclaration of Conformity For users in France Checks or repair Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 207 About sample data *1 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users Road safety Preventing hearing damageCaring for others Software Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Walkman Storing data Upgrading the player’s firmware License and trademark notice Page Information on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Important information on software Package List Version 2.1, FebruaryPreamble 218 219 Page 221 No Warranty Version 2, June How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries 224 Page 226 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 228 Video including podcasts *1 SpecificationsSupported file format Music including podcasts *1 Capacity User available capacity *1 Maximum recordable number of songs and time ApproxMaximum recordable time of videos Approx Maximum recordable number of playlists Battery life continuous playback Output headphonesOperating temperature Power source Mass Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDimensions w/h/d Display 233 Supplied items System requirements What is audio format? What is copyright protection?What is bit rate? 237 What is video format? What is photo format?