Sony Walkman NWZ-E463

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Quick Start Guide

How to Install the Bundled Software

How to Use Your “WALKMAN”

1 Connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer.

USB cable (supplied)

2 Select the following order with the computer.

Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] -

[Storage Media].

3 Double-click [Setup.exe].

The install wizard appears.

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When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored in the

[Storage Media] folder of your “WALKMAN” is copied to your

computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Media Go are

installed to your computer.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears

on the desktop of your computer.

5 Double-click (WALKMAN Guide) on the

desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.

For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the User Guide

included in the WALKMAN Guide.

Contents

Please check the items in the package.

 “WALKMAN” (1)

 Headphones (1)

 Earbuds (Size S, L) (1) (NWZ-E463/E464/E465/E463K/E464K only)

 Speaker (RDP-NWT16) (1) (NWZ-E463K/E464K only)

 USB cable (1)

 Attachment (1)

Use when connecting your “WALKMAN” to the cradle (not supplied), etc.

 Quick Start Guide (this manual)

 Software

 The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and

includes the following items:

 Media Go

 WALKMAN Guide

 User Guide, etc.

 For details on how to install, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User

Guide included)”.

About Windows Operating System

Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*

(Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7*

[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

How to Use your “WALKMAN”

BACK/HOME button

5-way button

OPTION/PWR OFF button

Charging the Battery

The battery of your “WALKMAN” is recharged while your “WALKMAN” is

connected to a running computer.

Charging...

About

3 hours

Charging

Fully-charged

Turning your “WALKMAN” On and Off

To turn on Press any button.

To turn off Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF

button.

 Hint

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You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Media Go from the [start] menu (displayed by

clicking [start]).

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If you delete the [Setup.exe] file in your “WALKMAN” by formatting the built-in flash

memory of your “WALKMAN,” copy [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from the

[Backup] folder on the computer to your “WALKMAN.” Connect your “WALKMAN”

to the computer on which to install, and follow the above procedure from step 1 to

install. After installing, delete [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder from your

“WALKMAN.”

The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your computer by the default

install setting.

C:\Program Files*

\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E460\Backup

[Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.

What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?

The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items:

 User Guide

The following contents can be viewed in your web browser.

 Details on how to use your “WALKMAN”

 How to use software to transfer content to your “WALKMAN”

 Troubleshooting

 Customer Registration Link

 Customer Support Link

 Other useful Links

Includes link information, etc., on the download site.

The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase.

 Hint

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After executing [Setup.exe], you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder

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

“WALKMAN”” on the backside.

Transferring Music

From CDs, etc., using Media Go

Media Go supports data transfer from iTunes 10 to your “WALKMAN.”

By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer

Note

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Media Go does not support contents that use digital rights management

technology (“WM-DRM”) for Windows Media. If your transfer “WM-DRM”

contents, use Windows Media Player. Refer to “Specifications” - “Specifications” -

“Supported file format” in the User Guide (HTML document) to check if your

“WALKMAN” support “WM-DRM” contents.

For details on transferring music, videos, photos or podcasts, refer to the User

Guide. The User Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.

How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included)

NWZ-E463/E464/E465/E463K/E464K/E463HK

Home menu

SensMe™ Channels

FM Radio

Photos

Settings

Voice Recording

Videos

Music

Go to song

playback screen

Podcasts

Playlists

Bookmark

How to use the Home menu

The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The

Home menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, changing settings,

etc.

From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-

way button.

Confirm.

Return to the previous screen.

About the manuals

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by the User

Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide.

For details, refer to “How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide

included).”

Other manuals for Sony Walkman NWZ-E463

Specifications4 pages

Function Guide8 pages

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Sony Walkman NWZ-E463 and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Install Bundled Software

Connect WALKMAN to Computer

Connect your WALKMAN device to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

Select Computer Drive

Navigate to 'My Computer' or 'Computer' and select the 'WALKMAN' storage.

Run Setup File

Double-click 'Setup.exe' to launch the installation wizard.

Follow Installation Instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software installation.

Launch WALKMAN Guide

Open the WALKMAN Guide from the desktop shortcut after installation.

Use WALKMAN Features

Charge Battery

Recharge the WALKMAN battery by connecting it to a running computer via USB.

Power On;Off WALKMAN

Learn how to turn the WALKMAN device on and off using the power button.

Navigate Home Menu

Transfer Music

Transfer Music with Media Go

Use Media Go software for transferring music, including from iTunes.

Transfer Music via Windows Explorer

Transfer files by dragging and dropping them using Windows Explorer.

Parts and Controls Overview

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Precautions and Safety

Headphone Usage Precautions

Advice on safe listening volumes and avoiding inaudible external sounds.

License and Trademark Information

Details regarding software licenses and trademarks.

Regional Information for Users

Specific notes for users in France regarding headphone compatibility.

Latest Information and Support

Links to Sony support websites for the latest product information.