Contents Transferring How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included) How to Use your “” How to use the Home menu Home menu Please check the items in the package. From CDs, etc., using Media Go  Hint The Home menu appears when you press the HOME button. The Home menu is the  “WALKMAN” (1) 1 Connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer. starting point to play audio, search for songs, changing settings, etc. You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Media Go from the [start] menu (displayed by  Headphones (1)  From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by touch screen clicking [start]). operations. Quick Start Guide  Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)  If you delete the [Setup.exe] file in your “WALKMAN” by formatting the built-in flash  USB cable (1) memory of your “WALKMAN,” copy [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from the Tap an icon, item, control button, etc., on the screen to operate your “WALKMAN.” How to Install the Bundled Software [Backup] folder on the computer to your “WALKMAN.” Connect your “WALKMAN” Also, drag up or down to scroll through a list, and flick to scroll quickly through a SensMe™ Channels Voice Recording  Attachment (1) How to Use Your “WALKMAN” to the computer on which to install, and follow the above procedure from step 1 to list or thumbnails. Use when connecting your “WALKMAN” to the cradle (not supplied), etc. install. After installing, delete [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from your FM Radio USB cable (supplied) “WALKMAN.” Media Go supports data transfer from iTunes 10 to your “WALKMAN.” The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your computer by the default Tapping to select Dragging to scroll Flicking to scroll quickly Photos Videos install setting. C:\Program Files*1\\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-A860\Backup Music  Quick Start Guide (this manual) By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer 2 Select the following order with the computer. *1 [Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.  Software Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] - HOME button Bluetooth The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and [Storage Media]. NWZ-A864/A865/A866/A867 What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ? includes the following items:  ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Media Go 3 Double-click [Setup.exe]. The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Charging the Battery  WALKMAN Guide The install wizard appears.  User Guide The battery of your “WALKMAN” is recharged while your “WALKMAN” is Settings Music Unlimited  User Guide, etc. connected to a running computer.  When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored in the The following contents can be viewed in your web browser. For details on how to install, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User [Storage Media] folder of your “WALKMAN” is copied to your  Details on how to use your “WALKMAN” Go to song Guide included)”.  How to use software to transfer content to your “WALKMAN” playback screen Note computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Media Go are Charging installed to your computer.  Troubleshooting About Windows  Media Go does not support contents that use digital rights management  Customer Registration Link About the manuals technology (“WM-DRM”) for Windows Media. If you transfer “WM-DRM”  Customer Support Link About In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by the User contents, use . Refer to “Specifications” - “Specifications” - 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 hours Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), *  Other useful Links Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide. “Supported file format” in the User Guide (HTML document) to check if your After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears Charging... (Service Pack 1 or later) or *1. Includes link information, etc., on the download site. For details, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide “WALKMAN” support “WM-DRM” contents. on the desktop of your computer. included).” *1 [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported. The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase. Fully-charged For details on transferring music, videos, photos or podcasts, refer to the User Double-click (WALKMAN Guide) on the Guide. The User Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide. 5  Hint desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.  After executing [Setup.exe], you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder Turning your “WALKMAN” On and Off For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the User Guide more effectively by formatting the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN.” To format the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” see “To initialize (format) your To turn on Press any button. included in the WALKMAN Guide. “WALKMAN”” on the backside. To turn off Press and hold the HOME button. Parts and Controls Troubleshooting Precautions  Touch screen Symptom Cause/Remedy Symptom Cause/Remedy To initialize (format) your “WALKMAN” Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential Touch (tap) an icon, item, control button, etc., on the screen to operate your If your “WALKMAN” does not function as expected, try the following steps to Your “WALKMAN”  The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector [Connected USB. The  When you use your “WALKMAN” for the first time, About the headphones requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. “WALKMAN.” resolve the issue. cannot charge the on your computer properly. player cannot be or when the battery is low, it may take your You can format the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN.” If the  Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect your hearing. For details, please access the following URL:  At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible. Avoid listening to the 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in “Troubleshooting” in the battery.  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. operated.] or [Connected “WALKMAN” about 30 seconds to display the memory is formatted, all files including the User Guide (HTML document) http://www.compliance.sony.de/  Microphone  Use the supplied USB cable. USB (MTP). The player message after connected to a computer. This is not a will be erased and all setting values returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify unit in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while User Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective  The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out cannot be operated.] malfunction. driving or cycling. Use to make voice recordings. the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and then export any necessary Norway actions listed. of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). does not appear when  The software authentication may be performed and it files to the hard disk of your computer or other device beforehand.  HOME button  You cannot charge the battery when the icon connected to the may take rather a long time. Wait for a while. License and Trademark Notice Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on the right. Press to display the Home menu. appears. Charge the battery in an ambient computer with the USB  The software installation has been failed. 1 Press the HOME button to display the Home menu. Refer to the User Guide (HTML document). of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund, Svalbard. Press and hold to place your “WALKMAN” into standby mode. 2 Connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer to charge the temperature of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). cable (supplied) (The  Reinstall the software by using the installer. The  The computer is not on. computer does not imported data will remain untouched. 2 Select [Settings] – [Common Settings] – [Reset/ Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.  Headphone jack battery.  Turn on the computer. recognize your  The computer is running another software other than Format] – [Format] – [Yes] – [Yes] in this order. For the latest information You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.  Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation “WALKMAN”). the one used for transferring. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on  WM-PORT jack status. (Continued)  Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites. 3 Press the RESET button with a RESET button  Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernation reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the Connect the USB cable (supplied), or peripheral devices (not supplied). For customers in the USA: status. USB cable, restart the computer, and then Note small pin, etc. Rated current consumption 500 mA http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport   A USB hub is being used. reconnect the USB cable. / buttons Before resetting your “WALKMAN,” check  Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you For customers in Canada:  Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub may Your “WALKMAN”  A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. format the built-in flash memory, format it on your “WALKMAN.”  Bluetooth indicator that no song, video, etc. is being played back. not work. Connect your “WALKMAN” to your For users in France http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ becomes unstable while  Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub or When replacing the headphones/earphones, please refer to the model of the headphones/ For customers in Europe: You can then reset your “WALKMAN” safely. computer using the USB cable (supplied). it is connected to the extension cable may not work. Connect your  1 earphones adapted to your unit that appears below. http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA VOL +* /– button 4 Check information on the issue in  The operating system installed on the computer is not computer. “WALKMAN” directly to your computer using the supported by your “WALKMAN.” USB cable (supplied). MDR-EX0300 For customers in Latin America:  HOLD switch the Help of each software.  To charge your “WALKMAN,” connect your http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp “WALKMAN” to a computer with the operating When double-clicking  Install the bundled software after installing Windows At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can For customers in other countries/regions: 1 [Setup.exe] to install the Media Player 11 or later. For details on Windows  * button 5 Look up information on the issue system that is supported by your “WALKMAN.” damage the user’s hearing. http://www.sony-asia.com/support bundled software, Media Player, refer to the following web site: on one of the customer support Web sites.  You have not used your “WALKMAN” for more than For customers who purchased the overseas models:  Strap hole a year. [Setup.exe] does not http://support.microsoft.com/ execute, and the Owner’s Record http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ About the customer support Web sites, see “For the latest information”.  Depending on the conditions under which your  RESET button Properties window The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, “WALKMAN” is used, the battery may have been them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call Use a small pin, etc. deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. opens. consult your nearest Sony dealer. upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. [Connected USB. The  The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector Model No. ______*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. player cannot be on your computer properly. Serial No. ______operated.] or [Connected  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. USB (MTP). The player  Use the supplied USB cable. cannot be operated.]  A USB hub is being used. does not appear when  Connecting your “WALKMAN” via a USB hub may connected to the not work. Connect your “WALKMAN” directly to computer with the USB your computer using the USB cable (supplied). cable (supplied) (The  The USB connector on your computer may have a computer does not problem. recognize your  Connect your “WALKMAN” to another USB “WALKMAN”). connector on your computer.