Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-109-569-12 (2)
Jumps to the table of contents Menu To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.” Table of Contents Browsing the Operation Guide Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Index Jumps to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu.
Table of Contents To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Menu Continuous - Facing Two pages are displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous or next pairs of pages scroll up or down continuously. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages. Facing When you scroll, the previous or next Two pages are displayed side by side.
Home Menu List..................................... 6 Supplied Accessories.............................. 8 Parts and Controls............................... 11 Front.................................................................11 Rear...................................................................13 Player Controls and Screens................ 14 Using the OPTION Button.................. 22 Getting Started Preparing the Player............................ 23 Charging the player...................
Maximizing Battery Life...................... 87 What are Format and Bit Rate?............ 88 What is audio format?....................................88 What is video format?....................................89 What is photo format?....................................89 Storing Data......................................... 90 Upgrading the Player’s Firmware........ 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting................................... 92 Messages.............................................
Menu You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function, such as playing songs, videos and photos, searching for songs, listening to FM radio, and changing settings. Table of Contents Home Menu List Index Shuffle All................................. 37 Music Library All Songs........................................ 30 Album............................................ 31 Artist................................
Playlists.................................... 36 Now Playing............................ 21 Table of Contents Settings Menu Index Music Settings Play Mode................................ 41 Equalizer................................... 43 Video Settings Zoom Settings.......................... 51 Video Orientation................... 48 Display...................................... 50 Photo Settings Photo Orientation................... 57 Display......................................
Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Menu Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Index Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for WALKMAN*3 Content Transfer Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Index ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website ( page 114). Menu Hint Table of Contents Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to your “WALKMAN” by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer.
Table of Contents Parts and Controls Front Menu Index BACK/HOME button*1 Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu ( page 14). Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. Insert the plug until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right.
The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. Index Note Continued Menu OPTION/PWR OFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 22, 39, 54, 64, 72). If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. If you press any button while the player is in standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc.
Table of Contents Rear Menu Index RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 92).
Menu Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the player’s settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below when you select “Music Library”– “Album” from the Home menu.
The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the “Now Playing” screen. How to use the 5-way button on the list screen Menu *1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. (play/pause/ confirm) button*1 / buttons / buttons Index Music Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. List Information area The information of the song, icons, etc., appears ( page 20).
Table of Contents Photo List Menu Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
Table of Contents How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen Music Song name Menu Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status Index Buttons Description Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only on the “Now Playing” screen. / Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the displayed items.
Table of Contents Video Menu Playing status Buttons Description Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the button to find the beginning of the currently playing video. / Press and hold the / button to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly.
Table of Contents Photo Menu Playing status Buttons Description appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 / Displays the previous or next photo. *1 When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no operation for more than 30 seconds ( page 75).
The icons, shown in the table below, appears in the information area. The icons vary according to the playback status, settings or the screens. For details about the icons, see each reference pages.
You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens. Now Playing Menu BACK/HOME button Table of Contents Displaying the “Now Playing” screen 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Now Playing), and then press the button to confirm. Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see the following pages.
Getting Started Table of Contents Preparing the Player Charging the player Recharging the player The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See page 122 on battery duration. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the icon decreases. If “LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
Getting Started Notes Menu Index Continued Table of Contents Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF). The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate.
Getting Started Table of Contents Turning the player on and off To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you press any button while in the standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for about 4 hours, the player turns off completely automatically.
Getting Started Menu To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” ( page 118).
Getting Started Menu You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see page 9. Table of Contents Transferring Data Hints Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the player or the data being transferred may be damaged.
Getting Started Table of Contents Menu For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders onto the “MUSIC” folder or one of its subfolders. There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured. (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished.
Getting Started Index All files with the extension .jpg, including thumbnail files of videos, are recognized as photos. All folders containing .jpg files are displayed. Menu Note Table of Contents For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders onto the “PICTURE” folder or one of its subfolders. There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured.
Playing Music You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc. BACK/HOME button Menu Music Library Table of Contents Searching for Songs (Music Library) 5-way button Index Note It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are stored on the player. Searching for songs by song name Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by album appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The album list appears. Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by artist appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The artist list appears. Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm. The album list for the selected artist appears. Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by genre appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The genre list appears. Press the /// button to select a genre, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected genre appears. Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by release year appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then the button to confirm. The list of release years appears. Press the /// button to select a year, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected release year appears.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by folder appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The folder list or the song appears. Press the /// button to select a folder or song, and then press the button to confirm. When you select a folder, the song or folder list(s) appear.
Playing Music Playlists 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Playlists), and then press the button to confirm. The list of playlists appears. Press the /// button to select a playlist, and then press the button to confirm. The song list appears. Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Table of Contents Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. Shuffle All Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Shuffle All), and then press the button to confirm. All songs are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start “Shuffle All” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 42).
Playing Music Menu When you delete songs from “Music Library,” use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software.
Playing Music Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen, such as a song list, or on the music “Now Playing” screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available. The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you display the option menu.
Playing Music Description/reference page Play Mode Sets the play mode ( page 41). Equalizer Customizes the sound quality ( page 43). Displays a cover art. Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 Clock Display *1 “Cover Art” screen Displays the current time ( page 78). While the cover art screen is displayed, you can move songs to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button. If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be displayed.
Setting the Music The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Table of Contents Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode) Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Setting the Music Play mode type/icon description The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and the playback repeats. Shuffle/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and the playback repeats. The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly.
Setting the Music Table of Contents Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer) You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Changing the sound quality You can customize the player’s sound quality. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm.
Setting the Music Table of Contents To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step , and then press the button to confirm. Hint Notes List of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses. Setting/icon Description None Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
Setting the Music You can preset the value of 5 bands Equalizer as “Custom 1” or “Custom 2.” Table of Contents Customizing sound quality Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of equalizer settings appears.
Playing Videos Table of Contents Playing a Video You can play videos contained in the “Video Library.” Menu BACK/HOME button Video Library 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The video list appears. (Video Library), and then Press the /// button to select a video to play, and then press the button to confirm. Playback starts.
Playing Videos To (icon) 5-way button operation Index *1 The interval used when going forward or backward varies, depending on the video. *2 Fast forward/backward speed varies, depending on the length of the video. Menu Find the beginning of the next Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the video video list, and then select the next video from the list ( page 15). Find the beginning of the Press the button. current video Go forward slightly ( )*1 Press the button while the video is paused.
Playing Videos You can set the video orientation to “Vertical” or “Horizontal (right).” Settings Menu BACK/HOME button Table of Contents Setting the Video Orientation 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Playing Videos Menu press the button to confirm. “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Video Orientation” ( page 18).
Playing Videos You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. Table of Contents Setting the Display of the Video Screen Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm.
Playing Videos Table of Contents Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Playing Videos “Full” “Off” 4:3 source 4:3 source 4:3 source 16:9 source 16:9 source 16:9 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Hint The zoom setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Zoom Settings” from the option menu. Index “Auto” Menu press the button to confirm. “Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio.
Playing Videos Menu When you delete the videos from “Video Library,” use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help.
Playing Videos Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen, such as the video list, or on the video “Now Playing” screen. From the Video option menu, various video settings are available. The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you display the option menu.
Playing Photos You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 60). Table of Contents Displaying a Photo Menu Photo Library BACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears.
Playing Photos Up to 1,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder list. And, up to 8,000 photos can be displayed in the photo lists, regardless of the number of the folders in which they are contained. If the size of the photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged, appears, and the photo cannot be displayed.
Playing Photos You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left).” Table of Contents Setting the Photo Orientation Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos “Vertical” Menu press the button to confirm. “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 320 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Photo Orientation” ( page 19). Table of Contents Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then “Horizontal” Index Hint The photo orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo.
Playing Photos You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Table of Contents Setting the Display of the Photo Screen Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. BACK/HOME button Menu Photo Library 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears. (Photo Library), and then Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press and hold the button. A slide show starts.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos Note Menu When you delete the photos from “Photo Library,” use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Table of Contents Deleting Photos from Photo Library Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer.
Playing Photos Option items Description/reference page Now Playing Begin slide show Detailed Information Displays the “Now Playing” screen. Starts a slide show ( page 60). Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc. Starts playback of the photo that was played most recently. The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song appears.
Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible. 1 Switching to the FM radio Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. The FM radio screen appears. (FM Radio), and then press Frequency Preset number Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed.
Listening to FM Radio Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button during FM reception. Menu You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting “Auto Preset.” When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting “Auto Preset.” Table of Contents 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset) The option menu appears. the button to confirm.
Listening to FM Radio To Operation Select the previous frequency Press the button. Press the button. *1 By pressing the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, reception is accepted. If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception setting ( page 70) to “Low.” *2 This setting is canceled if no preset stations are entered.
Listening to FM Radio You can preset broadcast stations which “Auto Preset” cannot detect ( page 66). Table of Contents Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually Menu Frequency OPTION /PWR OFF button 5-way button Press the / button to select the desired frequency during FM reception. Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step is preset and the assigned preset number appears below the frequency. Hints You can preset up to 30 stations.
Listening to FM Radio Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the Table of Contents Deleting preset broadcast stations / button during FM reception. Menu Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. press the button to confirm. When the preset broadcast station is deleted, a message appears.
Listening to FM Radio Settings 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press the button to confirm.
Listening to FM Radio Settings 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Mono/Auto,” and then press the button to confirm.
Listening to FM Radio Option items Description/reference page Save to Preset Index Presets the currently tuned-in broadcast station ( page 68). Delete from Preset Deletes a broadcast station from the preset stations ( page 69). Auto Preset Presets the broadcast stations automatically ( page 66). Scan Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity of the tuner reception ( page 70). Mono/Auto Changes to either monaural or stereo ( page 71). Clock Display Displays the current time.
Common Settings Settings 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Table of Contents Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “On” is set by default. Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings Settings 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” appears. Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings (Brightness) Table of Contents Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels. Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” appears.
Common Settings Table of Contents Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Index You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” and “DD/MM/YYYY.” Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour” or “24-hour.
Common Settings You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 77) as “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” or “DD/MM/YYYY.” Table of Contents Setting the Date Format Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 77) from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display. Table of Contents Setting the Time Format Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Table of Contents Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed. Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Table of Contents Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm.
Common Settings Settings 5-way button Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Table of Contents To cancel the operation Select “No” in step or and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or . Notes Menu Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (Clock Display), format the memory of the (available only in U.S.A.). To restore player ( page 83).
Common Settings You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Table of Contents Selecting the Display Language Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Русский Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages and menus are displayed in French. Messages and menus are displayed in Italian. Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese. Messages and menus are displayed in Russian. Messages and menus are displayed in Korean. Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified Chinese.
Useful Facts By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Settings for screen Settings for sound effect “Brightness” ( page 76) “1” “Screensaver” ( page 75) “Blank” “Equalizer” ( page 43) Deactivate. Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played.
Useful Facts Table of Contents What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. Menu MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Useful Facts Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc. WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM. What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving them as image files.
Useful Facts Menu You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Table of Contents Storing Data Notes Index Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.
Useful Facts Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete. Index For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.
Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. After resetting the player, press any button to turn on the player.
Troubleshooting There is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 11). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect the headphone plug properly ( page 11). The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. No data is played. The battery is consumed.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data is not displayed in its list. Index Continued Menu The maximum number of files that can be displayed is reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files for videos, 8,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list. Delete unnecessary data. Available capacity is insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player.
Troubleshooting Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 92). Transferred data cannot The built-in flash memory of the player was be found. formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 83).
Troubleshooting Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video file, with the extension “.thm” or “.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you used to transfer or Windows Explorer. “Unknown” is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Garbled characters are displayed. The data has no data information, such as album or artist name, etc. The wrong language is selected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. Index Continued Menu The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. charging time is not sufficient. Battery appears. Charge the battery until By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 87).
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. Your computer’s system environment has changed, perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating system. Index Continued Menu “Connecting” or The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on “Connected USB (MTP)” your computer properly. does not appear when Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. connected to the Use the supplied USB cable. computer with the A USB hub is being used.
Troubleshooting Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
Troubleshooting Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) The data may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .
Troubleshooting You cannot hear an FM broadcast well. The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception using the / button ( page 68). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. The radio signal is weak. Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or in vehicles. The headphone cord is not fully extended. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Remedy All group numbers have been used. The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 65,535. Cannot play; file format is not supported. You are trying to play a file that cannot be played on the player. The playback limitation period of the song has expired.
Troubleshooting Meaning Cannot save more than 30 Preset 30 broadcast stations are already preset. stations. Remedy Menu Index Delete unnecessary stations first ( page 69), then preset the stations you want within the limit number. The player is connected to This is not an error Do not disconnect. a computer or other message. Do not disconnect external devices to the USB cable until transfer data. transferring completes. Updating the firmware Follow the instructions Firmware update failed.
Additional Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Additional Information For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Additional Information The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use. Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water. Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow. Do not get the player wet.
Additional Information Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. Menu On the headphones Table of Contents On heat build-up Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.
Additional Information Menu Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a distortion in colors or brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD. If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands around them. This is not a malfunction of the player. Table of Contents On the LCD On cleaning If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software bundled with this player.
Additional Information Table of Contents About sample data*1 The player is pre-installed with sample data. If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any replacement data. *1 In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed. Index About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Additional Information Continued Index This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Menu US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Supported file format Music MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Menu WMA Media File format: ASF file format File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1: 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (Stereo) 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.
Additional Information Photo Format (Codec) The number of files JPEG Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) Table of Contents Photo*5 Max. 8,000 Index Continued Menu * Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *2 Copyright-protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
Additional Information The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. NWZ-E435F Songs 48 kbps 64 kbps NWZ-E436F Songs Time 1,150 76 hr. 40 min. 2,450 163 hr. 20 min. 885 59 hr. 00 min. 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 128 kbps 440 29 hr. 20 min. 925 61 hr. 40 min. 256 kbps 220 14 hr. 40 min. 460 30 hr.
Additional Information Table of Contents Capacity (User available capacity)*1 Menu NWZ-E435F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.69 GB = 1,811,415,040 bytes) NWZ-E436F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes) NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Additional Information By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “Equalizer” ( page 43) is deactivated, and “Screensaver” ( page 75) is set to “Blank.” Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 76) is set to “3.” Menu The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
Additional Information Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Additional Information B BACK/HOME button...................... 11 Battery..................................23, 87, 122 Beep Settings..................................... 74 Bit rate........................................88, 118 Brightness.......................................... 76 C Capacity........................................... 121 Computer........................................ 123 Custom......................................... 44, 45 E Equalizer..........................................
Additional Information P Photo format..................................... 89 Photo Library................................ 6, 55 Photo Orientation............................ 57 Playback Range................................. 42 Playlists.......................................... 7, 36 Play Mode.................................... 41, 42 Pop...................................................... 44 Power......................................12, 87, 99 R Radio...........................................
Additional Information Menu Z Zoom.................................................. 51 Table of Contents W Windows Explorer............................ 90 Windows Media Player...................... 9 WM-PORT.................................. 11, 81 WMA.........................................88, 118 WMV.........................................
