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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Use this "Help Guide" according to the updates of the Help Guide may differ from those shown above. aptX HD has been added to the product's specifications. Getting Started Customer registration websites Before first use your WALKMAN®. The color of the package 1 The...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Use this "Help Guide" according to the updates of the Help Guide may differ from those shown above. aptX HD has been added to the product's specifications. Getting Started Customer registration websites Before first use your WALKMAN®. The color of the package 1 The...
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Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable ...battery myself? The Walkman cannot play transferred content. The Walkman does not work properly. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 5 Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. The Walkman does not...
Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable ...battery myself? The Walkman cannot play transferred content. The Walkman does not work properly. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 5 Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. The Walkman does not...
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.../mysony For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/Africa: English/Korean/Traditional Chinese http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/ Simplified Chinese https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do The contents of the Help Guide may be subject ...to change without notice due to updates to get better customer support. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer registration websites We recommend that you register the Walkman to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 6
.../mysony For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/Africa: English/Korean/Traditional Chinese http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/ Simplified Chinese https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do The contents of the Help Guide may be subject ...to change without notice due to updates to get better customer support. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer registration websites We recommend that you register the Walkman to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 6
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..." contained in this [Help Guide]. Battery charging The battery might be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Walkman manuals and general information System requirements 7 They may be low when you use the Walkman for the first time. The... under [Related Topic]. Model names Several model names appear in this [Help Guide] are not specified. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Before first use Thank you for reference only. Before you connect the Walkman to as [microSD cards] in this manual, TM...
..." contained in this [Help Guide]. Battery charging The battery might be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Walkman manuals and general information System requirements 7 They may be low when you use the Walkman for the first time. The... under [Related Topic]. Model names Several model names appear in this [Help Guide] are not specified. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Before first use Thank you for reference only. Before you connect the Walkman to as [microSD cards] in this manual, TM...
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...read the file, install the supplied software on using the Walkman. Related Topic Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 9 How to the product's specifications. Basic operations. The provided manuals explain the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. Customer support website (online) See [...Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use various functions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following operations and functions.
...read the file, install the supplied software on using the Walkman. Related Topic Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 9 How to the product's specifications. Basic operations. The provided manuals explain the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. Customer support website (online) See [...Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use various functions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following operations and functions.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 10 The contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 10 The contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman.
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... to change without notice due to updates to the headphones. If the earbuds get stuck in a soft dry cloth. 2 Attach new earbuds to the product's specifications. Hint When the earbuds become worn, purchase new ones. If the earbuds are slippery, wrap them from the headphones. The contents of the Help Guide... may detach and get dirty, remove them in your ears. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones.
... to change without notice due to updates to the headphones. If the earbuds get stuck in a soft dry cloth. 2 Attach new earbuds to the product's specifications. Hint When the earbuds become worn, purchase new ones. If the earbuds are slippery, wrap them from the headphones. The contents of the Help Guide... may detach and get dirty, remove them in your ears. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones.
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Using the clip may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the headphones as shown in the following illustration. Related Topic Checking the contents of the Help Guide may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes or bag. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to the product's specifications. The contents of the package 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 You can secure the clip to your clothes.
Using the clip may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the headphones as shown in the following illustration. Related Topic Checking the contents of the Help Guide may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes or bag. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to the product's specifications. The contents of the package 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 You can secure the clip to your clothes.
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Follow the onscreen instructions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 Confirm the message and tap . 2 Select the language and tap . 3 Set date and time, and then tap . Note The Walkman does... the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on the Walkman for data management. The initial setup wizard will launch. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on .
Follow the onscreen instructions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 Confirm the message and tap . 2 Select the language and tap . 3 Set date and time, and then tap . Note The Walkman does... the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on the Walkman for data management. The initial setup wizard will launch. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on .
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC is an application for PC. Transferring content on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) The contents of Music Center for ...PC download website. For details on installation, see [Download] - [Installation procedure] on a computer to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from CDs ...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC is an application for PC. Transferring content on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) The contents of Music Center for ...PC download website. For details on installation, see [Download] - [Installation procedure] on a computer to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from CDs ...
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...the installation, will be saved automatically to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer System requirements 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 16 The folder may be displayed. Use the ... Transfer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Content Transfer. Confirm the system requirements before you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the ...
...the installation, will be saved automatically to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer System requirements 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 16 The folder may be displayed. Use the ... Transfer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Content Transfer. Confirm the system requirements before you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the ...
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...change without notice due to updates to turn off the Walkman. The contents of time. Follow the onscreen instructions to the product's specifications. Tap the menu items in the following items during the initial setup. Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Configuring the initial ...setup 17 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Turning the Walkman on or off 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on....
...change without notice due to updates to turn off the Walkman. The contents of time. Follow the onscreen instructions to the product's specifications. Tap the menu items in the following items during the initial setup. Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Configuring the initial ...setup 17 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Turning the Walkman on or off 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on....
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... items in the opposite direction of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. To enable the screen operation You can enable the touch-screen operation while the HOLD function is on or off the Walkman... is active, will flash when you can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can use it to perform the following order. - [Settings] - [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]). 2. The ...
... items in the opposite direction of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. To enable the screen operation You can enable the touch-screen operation while the HOLD function is on or off the Walkman... is active, will flash when you can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can use it to perform the following order. - [Settings] - [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]). 2. The ...
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... before the Walkman screen turns on charging the battery Specifications 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 21 It may be subject to change without notice due to updates to . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Charging the battery 1 Connect the Walkman to ...charge the battery fully, see [Specifications]. When charging is not sufficient, ...
... before the Walkman screen turns on charging the battery Specifications 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 21 It may be subject to change without notice due to updates to . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Charging the battery 1 Connect the Walkman to ...charge the battery fully, see [Specifications]. When charging is not sufficient, ...
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...[Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) - [Screen Off Timer].) Adjust the screen brightness. Set all sound quality settings to the product's specifications. Turn off . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using it . The contents of the Help Guide may... function when you are not using the Walkman in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 22 Turn off the NFC function when you do not use the Walkman. Turn off the Noise Canceling function.
...[Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) - [Screen Off Timer].) Adjust the screen brightness. Set all sound quality settings to the product's specifications. Turn off . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using it . The contents of the Help Guide may... function when you are not using the Walkman in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 22 Turn off the NFC function when you do not use the Walkman. Turn off the Noise Canceling function.
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...a guide. Refer to a computer, observe the following situations. When you connect the Walkman to the product's specifications. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the screen and then charging is forcibly terminated. ...to the remaining battery level. Otherwise, the Walkman may not recognize the Walkman in battery Battery life 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 23 The computer may not function properly. The Walkman may be worn out. Do not shut down the computer. Do not turn...
...a guide. Refer to a computer, observe the following situations. When you connect the Walkman to the product's specifications. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the screen and then charging is forcibly terminated. ...to the remaining battery level. Otherwise, the Walkman may not recognize the Walkman in battery Battery life 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 23 The computer may not function properly. The Walkman may be worn out. Do not shut down the computer. Do not turn...
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...the Help Guide may take about 10 minutes or longer for tracks on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25 Do not insert any object other than a microSD card into the Walkman. The content that is currently being played. Related ...microSD card. Remove the microSD card. Tracks and the playback order on the play queue screen Bookmark information for the Walkman to the product's specifications. Formatting a microSD card will pop out. 4. Note On the Walkman, you remove the microSD card, the following information will be subject to...
...the Help Guide may take about 10 minutes or longer for tracks on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25 Do not insert any object other than a microSD card into the Walkman. The content that is currently being played. Related ...microSD card. Remove the microSD card. Tracks and the playback order on the play queue screen Bookmark information for the Walkman to the product's specifications. Formatting a microSD card will pop out. 4. Note On the Walkman, you remove the microSD card, the following information will be subject to...
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...children. When a microSD card is used on multiple devices. Do not expose a microSD card to the product's specifications. Observe the following cautions when you handle microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for any object other microSD cards. Do not leave a microSD card within the reach...Do not apply strong force to a microSD card. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the microSD card. Sony does not guarantee the operation of compatible microSD cards with the Walkman. Data may ...
...children. When a microSD card is used on multiple devices. Do not expose a microSD card to the product's specifications. Observe the following cautions when you handle microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for any object other microSD cards. Do not leave a microSD card within the reach...Do not apply strong force to a microSD card. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the microSD card. Sony does not guarantee the operation of compatible microSD cards with the Walkman. Data may ...
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... insert a microSD card. *1 Disconnect from the Bluetooth connection to use wired headphones. *2 There are tactile dots on a Bluetooth device to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 10. The Bluetooth device must support the NFC function. The tactile dots can connect...
... insert a microSD card. *1 Disconnect from the Bluetooth connection to use wired headphones. *2 There are tactile dots on a Bluetooth device to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 10. The Bluetooth device must support the NFC function. The tactile dots can connect...
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...Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens Playback methods FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB-DAC screen 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Hold down the button to fast-rewind playback. (fast-forward) Tap the button to jump to the beginning of the current track.... You can choose to repeat one track or all tracks. Hint Drag the timeline bar to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. (fast-rewind) Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the next...
...Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens Playback methods FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB-DAC screen 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Hold down the button to fast-rewind playback. (fast-forward) Tap the button to jump to the beginning of the current track.... You can choose to repeat one track or all tracks. Hint Drag the timeline bar to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. (fast-rewind) Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the next...