Contents
Please check the items in the package.
Quick Start Guide
"WALKMAN" (1)
Holder (1)
How to Install the Bundled Software
How to Use your "WALKMAN"
USB cable (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (Supplied in pairs)
At purchase, M size earbuds are installed.
Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
NWZ-W262/W263
Notes on Water Resistant Specifications (1)
Software
©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your "WALKMAN, " and it
includes the following items:
Content Transfer
WALKMAN Guide
User Guide, etc.
For details on how to install software, refer to "How to Install the Bundled
About the manuals
Software (User Guide included). "
In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by a User
About Windows Operating System and
Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide.
For details, refer to "How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide
Windows Media Player
included). "
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*
(Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7*
1
, and that the installed Windows Media
Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12
(Windows 7).
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows
Media Player information from the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
*
1
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.
Three Ways to Transfer Music
How to Install the Bundled Software
From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player
1
Connect your "WALKMAN" to your computer.
USB cable (supplied)
From iTunes*
, etc., using Content Transfer
1
2
Select the following with the computer.
Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] -
[Storage Media].
3
Double-click [Setup.exe].
The install wizard appears.
*
Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 9.0 to your "WALKMAN. "
1
When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file and [Install]
folder stored in the [Storage Media] folder of your "WALKMAN"
By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer
are copied to your computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide
and Content Transfer 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.
With your "WALKMAN" connected to your computer, Content
For details on transferring music, refer to the User Guide. The User Guide can be
Transfer starts automatically when installation of bundled software
readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.
1
is completed.
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.
Charging the Battery
(User Guide included)
1
Hint
Connect your "WALKMAN" to an operating
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu
computer using the USB cable (supplied.)
(displayed by clicking [start]).
If you delete the [Setup.exe] file in your "WALKMAN" by formatting the built-in flash
If a screen appears presenting a choice of actions, click "Cancel. "
memory of your "WALKMAN, " copy the [Setup.exe] file and the [Install] folder to your
Charging starts.
"WALKMAN" from the [Backup] folder on the computer. Connect your "WALKMAN"
to the computer on which you want to install software, and follow the above procedure
from step 1 to install it. After installing the software, delete the [Setup.exe] file and
[Install] folder from your "WALKMAN. "
The backup data is preserved in the following location on the [C] drive on your
computer by the default install setting.
C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-W260\Backup
What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?
The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items:
Notes on charging by using the computer
User Guide
While charging, the OPR lamp indicates the charging status of your "WALKMAN. "
The following contents can be viewed in your web browser.
Lights up in red: Being charged
Details on how to use your "WALKMAN"
Turns off: Charged fully or not charging
How to use software to transfer music to your "WALKMAN"
Charging time is approx. 1.5 hours.
Troubleshooting
When your "WALKMAN" has been fully charged, disconnect it from the computer.
If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode
Customer Registration Link
while your "WALKMAN" is connected via the USB cable, your "WALKMAN"
Customer Support Link
continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Other useful Links
When you use your "WALKMAN" for the first time, or if you have not used your
Includes link information, etc., on the download site.
"WALKMAN" for a long time, it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the
computer, even if charging has already started (the OPR lamp lights up in red). Check
The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase.
that the computer recognizes your "WALKMAN" after you have connected it to the
computer for about 5 minutes.
Hint
Checking the remaining battery power
After executing [Setup.exe], you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder
Remaining battery power is indicated by the OPR lamp. When the OPR lamp color
more effectively by formatting the built-in flash memory of your "WALKMAN. " To
changes to red, recharge the battery.
format the built-in flash memory of your "WALKMAN, " see "To initialize (format) your
"WALKMAN" on the backside.
Green*
Orange*
* Blinks at about 5 second intervals during playback and pause.
Parts and Controls
Neckband
POWER switch
OPR lamp
Earbud
OPR (Operation) lamp
Headphone section
USB jack cover
SHUF (Shuffle)/PLAYLISTS
button*
1
button
/ button
VOL +*
/– button
1
RESET button
*
1
There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
How to install the earbuds
At the time of purchase, M size earbuds are installed (S and L sizes are also
supplied). To enjoy better sound quality, change the size of the earbuds or adjust the
earbud position to fit in your ears comfortably and snugly.
When you replace the earbuds, twist them so they attach firmly on your
"WALKMAN" to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ear.
If an earbud becomes damaged, optional earbuds (EP-EX1) are available for
Quick red
When the battery is depleted, the
purchase.
Red*
blinking
OPR lamp blinks red quickly and a
long beep is heard. After that, you
cannot operate your "WALKMAN. "
Turning the power on and place your
"WALKMAN" on your ear.
1
Check the left () and right () parts of
your "WALKMAN."
2
Slide the POWER switch located on the
right () part to the ON position to turn
on your "WALKMAN."
3
Hang the neckband over the back of your ears.
4
Place the headphone sections into your ears.
5
Adjust your "WALKMAN" so it feels comfortable.
Note
If your "WALKMAN" does not feel comfortable, replace the earbuds. Refer to "How to
install the earbuds. "
How to store your "WALKMAN" in the holder
Whenever carrying or when not using your "WALKMAN, " store your
"WALKMAN" in the supplied holder.
1
Turn off your "WALKMAN."
2
Attach your "WALKMAN"
to the holder firmly.