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WALKMAN User Guide

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

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FM Radio

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Important Information

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NWZ-E453/E454/E455 Getting Started Windows Media Player How to Use the SoftwareContent Transfer Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Music SensMe Channels Playing songs using SensMe ChannelsSensMe Channels Option Menu Videos/Podcasts/Photos Listening to FM Radio FM Radio SettingsFM Radio FM Radio Option Menu Making Voice Recordings Recording SettingsMaking/Playing Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Timer Setting the Timer Settings Common Settings Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Possible Causes of Symptoms TroubleshootingTo Deal with a Trouble Important Information Specifications SpecificationsWhat are Format and Bit Rate Contents list Music Videos/Podcasts/Photos Playing voice recordings Deleting recorded voice files Troubleshooting Cleaning Storing Data About model names mentioned in this User Guide About battery chargingBefore first use About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Returning to a previous Changing the font sizePrinting out a Videos/ Photos/ Podcasts What you can do with WalkmanEnjoying SensMe Channels Playing SensMe Channels Transferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media PlayerOperation flow to enjoy music Hint Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content TransferOperation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Hint To turn on the player Turning the player on and offTo turn off the player About the Battery Care mode Charging the batteryAbout the battery indicator Hint Adjust data format and bit rate About battery lifeLonger battery life settings Turn off the player manually Selecting the display language Language Settings Language Messages and menus are displayed Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Back to top Walkman Guide Bundled software Content TransferAbout the software Compatible software Windows Media Player Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation About the Home menu About the information area Related Topics How to use the Home menu Page To return to the Home menu during operation To return to the previous screen 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 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Playing podcast Podcasts Viewing photos Photos Back to top Transferring music using Windows Explorer About the data hierarchy Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Related Topics Playing music Back to top Indication icons of the music playback screen Browsing and using the music screenMusic playback screen Icon Description Music list screen Operations on the music playback screenIcons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Song list screen Album list screen Operations on the music list screen These icons may not appear depending on the screen Search method Searching for songsMethod Description Back to top To add the currently playing song Using bookmarksAdding a song to a bookmark list To select a song from a song list to add to a bookmark list Removing all songs from a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark listRearranging songs in a bookmark list Browsing cover arts to select an album Album Scroll To cancel browsingCover art Deleting songs About the karaoke function Music playback screen with karaoke activated Activating the karaoke functionType Description About the karaoke function Back to top Changing the key of a song About language study Activating the language study for music Activating the language study functionMusic playback screen with language study activated Activating the language study for audio podcast Audio podcast playback screen with language study activated Rewinding slightly Quick Replay Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat Repeat operations Adjusting the playback speed DPC Option items appearing on the music playback screen Using the music option menuOption items appearing on the album list screen Option items Description/reference Detailed information screen Option items appearing on the music list screenOption items appearing on the Bookmark screen Option items *1 Description/reference File name Setting the play mode Play Mode Type icon Description Setting the playback range Playback Range Customizing sound quality Setting the sound quality Clear Bass EqualizerSetting the sound quality Type Description Icon Press Customizing the surround sound VPTSurround Troubleshooting Setting Important Information Listening with Dsee Sound Enhance DSEESound Enhance Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Type Selecting the album display format Album Display FormatScreen Hint Displaying lyrics Display Lyrics Music playback screen while displaying lyrics Back to top How to create LRC files Examples Save as type Lyrics display on the playerFile name Save Encoding Copyright notice Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers SP Output Optimizer What is SensMe Channels? Playing songs using SensMe Channels List of channels Channel Description Analyzing songs on the player To stop analyzing Using the SensMe Channels option menu Option items appearing on the SensMe Channels screen Watching videos Videos Using the video option menu Back to top Video playback screen Browsing and using the video screenOperations on the video playback screen Icons of videos Video list screenOperations on the video list screen 108 Searching for videos Scene interval setting To cancel the browsingBrowsing scenes Scene Scroll Deleting a currently playing video Deleting videosDeleting videos by selecting from a list Option items appearing on the video playback screen Using the video option menuOption items appearing on the video list screen Option Description/reference Items 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 Audio podcast playback screen Browsing and using the podcast screenOperations on the audio podcast playback screen Video podcast playback screen Operations on the video podcast playback screen Icons of episodes Episode list screenOperations on the episode list screen Podcast list screen Operations on the Podcast List screen Deleting an episode in the episode list Deleting podcastsDeleting the currently playing episode Deleting a podcast 123 Option items appearing on the episode list screen Using the podcast option menuOption items appearing on the podcast playback screen Option items appearing on the Podcast List screen 125 Viewing photos Photos 127 Operations on the photo display screen Browsing and using the photo screenPhoto display screen Photo list screen Icon of photos Thumbnail OnlyThumbnail + Title Operations on the photo list screen 130 Deleting photos Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen Using the photo option menuOption items appearing on the photo display screen Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Listening to FM radio FM Radio Operations on the FM Radio screen Browsing and using the FM radio screenIcon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button 136 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 Making voice recordings Microphone Voice Recording screen Playing voice recordings Recorded voice icon Deleting a recorded voice folder Deleting recorded voice filesDeleting a recorded voice file Deleting all recorded voice folders All the folders are deleted Select No to cancel deletion Using the voice recording option menu Option items appearing on the Voice Recording screen 149 Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings About the timer Using the alarm 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 sound Alarm Sound Settings Selecting the alarm song Setting the sleep timer Sleep Timer Settings Hint Displaying the player information Unit Information Limiting the volume Avls Volume Limit Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings Setting the screensaver type Setting the screensaver Screensaver SettingsSetting the screensaver to on/off Setting the slide show setting Setting the screensaver waiting time Horz Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness Setting up wallpaper Wallpaper Settings To set a desired photo as the wallpaper 165 Setting the date format Date Display Format Setting the time format Time Display Format How to Use the Software Music Limiting the charge amount Battery Care Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Formatting memory Format Using USB connection mode USB Connection Mode 172 173 174 175 176 177 Setting Important Information 179 180 181 Screen 183 184 Top page Settings Music Settings How to create LRC files 186 187 188 189 Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 191 Making/Playing Voice Thumbnail + Title 193 194 195 What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Data cannot be played OperationThere is no sound Songs or photos cannot be deleted on the player Noise is generated Player does not respond to any button operations Playback does not stop There is insufficient volumePlayer’s power turned off, and then on again Playback has stopped suddenly Player when you start or restart the computer Display Battery life is short PowerPlayer cannot charge the battery Player turns off automatically Charging completes very quickly Cannot install the software Connection to a computer Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Cannot return a song on the player to the computer Transfer takes too long timeFolders cannot be renamed or deleted You cannot find your desired channel SensMe ChannelsMorning always displayed for the time-based channel Reception is weak and sound quality is poor FM RadioFM broadcasts are unclear FM broadcasts are affected by interference Cannot record RecordingRecorded files cannot be deleted Podcast Cannot play back an episode Other Sleep timer is delayed Alarm is delayedSleep timer does not work Cannot adjust the playback speed Messages 216 Important product information 218 Top page Important Information Precautions Warning Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 221 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users About sample data *1 Preventing hearing damage Road safetyCaring for others Manuals Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing data Walkman Upgrading the player’s firmware License and trademark notice Video Provider Licensed to Provide VC-1 Video 230 Package List Important information on softwareInformation on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Version 2.1, FebruaryPage 233 234 235 236 No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries GNU General Public License Version 2, JunePage 240 241 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 243 Music including podcasts *1 SpecificationsSupported file format Video including podcasts *1 Photo *7 Maximum recordable number of songs and time ApproxMaximum recordable time of videos Approx Voice Recording Power source Output headphonesOperating temperature Battery life continuous playback Video Player settings which affect battery lifeMusic FM radio Display Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDimensions w/h/d Mass Supplied items System requirements What is copyright protection? What is audio format?What is bit rate? 252 What is video format? What is photo format?