Page 1 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Use this manual when you have troubles or when you need to know how to use your ® WALKMAN The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. The recommended application for Windows computer has been changed to “Music Center for PC”.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Help Guide NW-E393/E394/E395 Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website Before Use Before first use Walkman instruction manuals How to use the operating explanations Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Parts and Controls Parts and controls Power/Charging...
Page 3 Displaying your Walkman information Transferring/Deleting Content Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman Preparing content using a Windows computer Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing Music Center for PC About Music Center for PC Installing Music Center for PC Installing Content Transfer About Content Transfer Installing Content Transfer...
Page 4 Playing playlist songs Choosing an album from the cover art images Deleting Songs Deleting songs Music Settings Shuffle playback Repeat playback Customizing sound quality settings Presetting your equalizer settings Photos Viewing Photos Preparing photos Viewing photos Browsing the photo screen Operations on the photo screen Browsing photos using the Slide Show function Deleting photos...
Page 5 Changing the photo information display setting Playing the Slide Show repeatedly FM Radio Settings Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Setting monaural/auto for FM radio Sleep Timer Settings Setting the sleep timer Common Settings Displaying your Walkman information Limiting the volume Setting the operation sound Setting the screen off timer Adjusting the screen brightness...
Page 6 Operation Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. Your Walkman does not work properly. Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. You want your Walkman screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically.
Page 7 Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. Songs are not played back in the expected order. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set.
Page 8: Getting Started
How to Use Getting Started Basic Operations Transferring/Deleting Content Music Photos FM Radio Settings Announcement Specifications Go to Page Top Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 9 Q&A Go to Page Top List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 10: Customer Registration Website
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Enjoying Using Your Walkman Parts and Controls Power/Charging Initial Settings Go to Page Top Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 11 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Basic Operations Home Menu/Option Menu Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Initializing/Updating Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 12 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Transferring/Deleting Content Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman Installing Music Center for PC Installing Content Transfer Importing Content to the Software Transferring Content to Your Walkman Deleting Content from Your Walkman Operating with Music Center for PC Go to Page Top...
Page 13 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Music Playing Music Deleting Songs Music Settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 14 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Photos Viewing Photos Photo Settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 15 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top FM Radio Listening to FM Radio FM Radio Settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 16 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Settings Music Settings Photo Settings FM Radio Settings Sleep Timer Settings Common Settings Language Settings Go to Page Top Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 17 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Announcement Precautions Customer Support Website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 18 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 19 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 20 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Q&A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content FM Radio Other Message Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 21 Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top How to Use Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website Before Use Before first use Walkman instruction manuals How to use the operating explanations Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Parts and Controls...
Page 22 Turning the power off Using the HOLD switch Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Initial Settings Selecting the display language Basic Operations Home Menu/Option Menu Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu List of icons displayed in the information area Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Connecting to a computer...
Page 23 Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing Music Center for PC About Music Center for PC Installing Music Center for PC Installing Content Transfer About Content Transfer Installing Content Transfer Importing Content to the Software Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC Importing content on your Windows computer into Music Center for PC Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Music Center for PC...
Page 24 Preparing music Playing music Browsing the music list screen Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Searching for songs Playing playlist songs Choosing an album from the cover art images Deleting Songs Deleting songs Music Settings...
Page 25 Changing the photo information display setting Playing the Slide Show repeatedly FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio Browsing the FM radio screen FM radio operations Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations FM Radio Settings Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Setting monaural/auto for FM radio...
Page 26 Sleep Timer Settings Setting the sleep timer Common Settings Displaying your Walkman information Limiting the volume Setting the operation sound Setting the screen off timer Adjusting the screen brightness Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Language Settings Selecting the display language Announcement Precautions Notes on handling your Walkman...
Page 27 Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) Supported formats System requirements Contents Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 28 Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support website Q&A Operation Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. Your Walkman does not work properly.
Page 29 An alarm (beep) is heard and the message [Check the volume level] is displayed. Sound There is no sound. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Noise is generated. Volume cannot be turned up, or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up. Sound can only be heard from one side of the headphones.
Page 30 You cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. There is a lot of noise in an FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. Other Your Walkman gets warm. Message Message list Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 31: Customer Registration Website
How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 32: Before Use
There are a wide variety of instruction manuals available in addition to this Help Guide. How to use the operating explanations This section explains how the operating explanations are written in this Help Guide. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 33: Enjoying Using Your Walkman
Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Your Walkman can do more than simply play back music. Get to know more about various ways you can enjoy using the Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 34: Parts And Controls
Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Parts and Controls Parts and controls This section introduces the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 35: Power/Charging
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Power/Charging Turning the power on Turn on the power to start your Walkman. Turning the power off Turn off the power when not using your Walkman. Using the HOLD switch You can use the HOLD switch to prevent the buttons from being pressed and operated accidentally.
Page 36: Notes On Charging The Battery
Notes on charging the battery This section contains various notes about charging your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 37: Initial Settings
Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Initial Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 38: Home Menu/Option Menu
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Home Menu/Option Menu Home menu View the list of items in the Home menu. How to use the Home menu This section explains the basic operations of the Home menu, which is the starting point of each function.
Page 39: Connecting Your Walkman To Your Computer
Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or transfer data. Notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer This section contains notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 40: Initializing/Updating
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Initializing/Updating Restarting your Walkman Restart your Walkman if operations become unstable. Resetting to the factory settings Reset your Walkman to the default settings. Formatting memory Initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. Updating the system software of your Walkman Add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest system software.
Page 41: Operation Flow For Transferring Content To Your Walkman
CDs, manage content, and transfer them to the Walkman. Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing the latest version of Content Transfer, available on the Internet, enables you to transfer content to the Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 42: Installing Music Center For Pc
Walkman. Installing Music Center for PC Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer and install Music Center for PC. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 43: Installing Content Transfer
Content Transfer is software that allows you to transfer content managed with iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman. Installing Content Transfer Connect your Walkman to your Mac computer and install Content Transfer. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 44: Importing Content To The Software
You can organize a wide range of content such as music that you have already imported to your Windows computer using other software together using Music Center for PC. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 45: Transferring Content To Your Walkman
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Music Center for PC Use Music Center for PC to transfer content or playlists that are also managed on your computer to your Walkman.
Page 46: Deleting Content From Your Walkman
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Use Music Center for PC to delete content stored on your Walkman. Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer Use Content Transfer to delete content stored on your Walkman.
Page 47: Operating With Music Center For Pc
Operating with Music Center for PC Deleting content imported to Music Center for PC Use Music Center for PC to delete content imported to Music Center for PC. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 48: Music
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Playing Music Preparing music You need to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman in order to listen to music on the Walkman. Playing music Play music that you transferred from your computer to your Walkman. Browsing the music list screen View the song list or album list screen.
Page 49: Music Playback Operations
Choosing an album from the cover art images You can choose an album from the cover art images in the music playback screen by registering jacket photos using Music Center for PC. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 50: Deleting Songs
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Deleting Songs Deleting songs Delete songs transferred to your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 51: Music Settings
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Music Settings Shuffle playback Play songs in the playback range in random order. Repeat playback Play songs within a playback range repeatedly. Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the value of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting.
Page 52: Photos
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Viewing Photos Preparing photos You need to transfer photos onto your Walkman from your computer in order to view them on the Walkman. Viewing photos You can view photos that you have transferred onto your Walkman. Browsing the photo screen This section explains how to view the information displayed on the photo screen.
Page 53: Deleting Photos
Deleting photos To delete photos from your Walkman, use the software on your computer that you used to transfer the photos. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 54: Photo Settings
You can set your Walkman to display or not display photo information while playing back photos. Playing the Slide Show repeatedly You can repeatedly play the Slide Show. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 55: Fm Radio
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio Listen to FM radio on your Walkman. Browsing the FM radio screen This section explains how to browse the information on the FM radio screen. FM radio operations Select the desired frequency or preset number on the FM radio screen.
Page 56 You can delete preset FM broadcast stations. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 57: Fm Radio Settings
You can change the scan sensitivity if the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong, causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received. Setting monaural/auto for FM radio You can change this setting if noise occurs during FM reception. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 58: Music Settings
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Music Settings Shuffle playback Play songs in the playback range in random order. Repeat playback Play songs within a playback range repeatedly. Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the value of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting.
Page 59: Photo Settings
You can set your Walkman to display or not display photo information while playing back photos. Playing the Slide Show repeatedly You can repeatedly play the Slide Show. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 60: Fm Radio Settings
You can change the scan sensitivity if the FM radio reception sensitivity is too strong, causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received. Setting monaural/auto for FM radio You can change this setting if noise occurs during FM reception. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 61: Sleep Timer Settings
Sleep Timer Settings Setting the sleep timer You can change the set time of the sleep timer. Your Walkman power switches off automatically at the set time. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 62: Common Settings
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Common Settings Displaying your Walkman information Display information on your Walkman, such as the model name and system software version. Limiting the volume You can use AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume. Setting the operation sound You can change the operation sounds of your Walkman.
Page 63: Resetting To The Factory Settings
Resetting to the factory settings Reset your Walkman to the default settings. Formatting memory Initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 64: Language Settings
Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Language Settings Selecting the display language This section explains how to set the language for menus and messages. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 65: Precautions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Precautions Notes on handling your Walkman Important information for using your Walkman is explained. Notes on headphones Important notes for the headphones are explained. Notes on the software Important notes for the software are explained.
Page 66: Customer Support Website
NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Customer Support Website Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 67: Specifications
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Specifications Specifications Details on the Walkman specifications (size, weight, and memory size, etc.) are shown. Battery life The estimated battery usage hours based on typical usage conditions and settings are explained. Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The maximum recordable number of songs and time are explained.
Page 68: Contents
Contents A list of the supplied items with your Walkman is shown. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 69: Troubleshooting
This section contains solutions for when your Walkman does not function as expected or if a problem occurs during operation. Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 70 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Operation Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. Your Walkman does not work properly. Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. You want your Walkman screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically. A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on your Walkman, or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine.
Page 71 An alarm (beep) is heard and the message [Check the volume level] is displayed. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 72 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Sound There is no sound. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Noise is generated. Volume cannot be turned up, or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up.
Page 73 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Power You cannot charge your Walkman. How long is the life of the built-in rechargeable battery? The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced. The battery life is short. How long is the standard battery duration? How long does it take to charge the battery? Go to Page Top Downloaded from...
Page 74: Content Such As Music Cannot Be Transferred From The Computer To Your Walkman
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Connection to a Computer The computer does not recognize your Walkman. Even if you use "Safely Remove Hardware" on the computer, [Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] remains displayed on your Walkman screen. You cannot install software to your computer.
Page 75: Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. Songs are not played back in the expected order. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set.
Page 76: Thumbnails Such As Cover Art Are Not Displayed
[ □ ] is displayed in the screen. [Unknown] is displayed for the album name or artist name. You cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 77: Fm Radio
Back to Top FM Radio You cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. There is a lot of noise in an FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 78: Other
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Other Your Walkman gets warm. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 79: Message
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Message Message list This section explains messages and their causes and solutions. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 80: How To Use
Customer registration website We recommend that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support. Visit one of the following websites to register the Walkman. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/ For customers in Canada: English http://www.Sony.ca/Registration French http://www.Sony.ca/Enregistrement...
Page 81 For customers in Asia/Oceania/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 Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 82 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Before first use Thank you for purchasing this Walkman. This “Help Guide” explains how to transfer content to your Walkman, and how to use the various functions. Browse this “Help Guide” for necessary information. The printed manuals (supplied), such as “Instruction Manual,”...
Page 83 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Go to Page Top Related Topic System requirements Customer support website Charging the battery Walkman instruction manuals Notes on handling your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 84 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Walkman instruction manuals The operations of this Walkman are explained in the following instruction manuals. (Startup Guide) (paper) Describes the operation flow from turning your Walkman on to listening to music. Instruction Manual (paper) Describes the notes on use, compliance and other information.
Page 85 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print How to use the operating explanations This Help Guide shows icons on your Walkman as follows: [Music], [Settings]. Items such as menus on the screen are shown as follows: [Album], [Play Mode]. Press the button ( ) to select items.
Page 86 If a function or setting can be done in more than one way, the simpler method is explained. Go to Page Top Related Topic Home menu How to use the Home menu Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 87 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print 3 steps to listening to music Be sure to charge the battery before you use your Walkman for the first time. You can transfer music while charging the battery. You can listen to your music as soon as the transfer has completed.
Page 88 You can transfer music by drag-and-drop directly from Windows Explorer to your Walkman. For Mac users Recommended: Install the latest version of Content Transfer, which is available on the Internet. You can transfer music and playlists that are managed with iTunes to your Walkman by an easy operation.
Page 89 Turning the power on Playing music Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 90 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Your Walkman can do more than simply play back music. Get to know more about various ways you can enjoy using the Walkman. Viewing photos You can enjoy viewing photos stored on your Walkman while you are listening to music.
Page 91 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls This section explains the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. 1. BACK/HOME button Press to go up one list screen level or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold to display the Home menu.
Page 92 4. USB jack Connect the USB cable (supplied) or other accessories that support microUSB (not supplied). 5. Display 6. VOL (Volume) +/– button Press to adjust the volume. There is a tactile dot on the + button to help you operate the buttons without looking. 7.
Page 93 How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu Using the HOLD switch Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 94 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Turning the power on Turn on the power to start your Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( Slide the switch ( ) to unlock the Walkman when you want to operate it. Hint If there is no operation, the screen will be turned off.
Page 95 Related Topic Turning the power off Using the HOLD switch Setting the screen off timer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 96 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Turning the power off Turn off the power when not using your Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( [POWER OFF] appears. Hint If there is no operation for an extended period, your Walkman will be turned off automatically.
Page 97 Turning the power on Setting the screen off timer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 98 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Using the HOLD switch You can use the HOLD switch to prevent the buttons from being pressed and operated accidentally. 1. Slide the switch ( ) in the direction of the arrow. The HOLD function is enabled and all operation buttons are disabled.
Page 99 Related Topic Parts and controls Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 100 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery Charge your Walkman by connecting it to a computer. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. The battery status icon shows when charging is complete.
Page 101 You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Specifications Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 102 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Extending the battery life You can reduce battery consumption by using your Walkman as follows. For a comparison of battery life based on set effects, default settings and functions, see “Battery life.”...
Page 103 Customizing sound quality settings Battery life Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 104 If the battery life is reduced to about half of its normal life even if sufficiently charged, it has probably worn out. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. If you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period of time, your computer may not recognize it, or the Walkman may not respond.
Page 105 Do not remove the USB cable when [Do not disconnect.] is displayed. Doing so may result in a loss of the data being transferred and data on the Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 106 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Selecting the display language You can select the language for menus and messages. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Language Settings] - desired language setting. Hint Select the display language before transferring content.
Page 107 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Home menu The following list shows the items in the Home menu. 1. Information area [Photos] View photos transferred to your Walkman. [Music] Listen to songs transferred to your Walkman. [Settings] Set up your Walkman and its functions.
Page 108 Play songs from playlists transferred using Music Center for PC, etc. to your Walkman. Go to Page Top Related Topic How to use the Home menu Listening to FM radio Viewing photos Playing music Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 109 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print How to use the Home menu The Home menu is the starting point for all applications such as those for searching for songs and changing settings. 1.
Page 110 3. Press the button ( ) to select the desired function (for example [Album]) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. 4. Press the button ( ) to select the desired content (for example a desired album) and then press the button ( ) to confirm.
Page 111 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print How to use the option menu Display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/POWER button. The option menu items vary depending on the function and allow you to change the settings. 1.
Page 112 3. Press the button ( ) to select the desired menu (for example [Shuffle]) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. Hint To dismiss the option menu, press the button ( ) while the option menu is displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing music...
Page 113 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print List of icons displayed in the information area The icons vary according to the playback status, setting and screen. 1. Information area Icons in the information area Playback status (play), (pause),...
Page 114 Sleep timer Music functions available Go to Page Top Related Topic Music playback operations Using the HOLD switch Setting the sleep timer Playing music Limiting the volume Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 115 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Connecting to a computer Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or transfer data. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. Note You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer.
Page 116 Related Topic Notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer Transferring content using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Content Transfer Charging the battery Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 117 Do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the computer via USB. Doing so may cause the Walkman to malfunction. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before conducting those operations. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 118 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Restarting your Walkman Try restarting your Walkman if operations become unstable. Before restarting the Walkman, disconnect the Walkman from your computer and check that no content such as music is being played.
Page 119 Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 120 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Resetting to the factory settings Your Walkman can be reset to the default settings. Resetting the Walkman will not delete content such as music. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings].
Page 121 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Reset/Format] - [Format] - [Yes]. 3.
Page 122 Restarting your Walkman Resetting to the factory settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 123 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Updating the system software of your Walkman You can add new features to your Walkman by installing the latest system software. For details on the latest system software information and how to install it, visit the customer support website for your area.
Page 124 Customer support website Connecting to a computer Displaying your Walkman information Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 125 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Displaying your Walkman information Display information such as model name and system software version. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Unit Information]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Updating the system software of your Walkman...
Page 126 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Preparing content using a Windows computer Installing the latest version of Music Center for PC, available on the Internet, enables you to import CDs, manage content, and transfer them to the Walkman. 1.
Page 127 Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 128 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing the latest version of Content Transfer, available on the Internet, enables you to transfer content to the Walkman. 1. Install the latest version of Content Transfer, available on the Internet, on your Mac computer.
Page 129 Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using the Finder Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 130 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print About Music Center for PC Music Center for PC is software for your Windows computer that allows you to import content such as music to your Windows computer and manage stored content on your Windows computer.
Page 131 Transferring content on a computer to the Walkman. Confirm the system requirements before you install Music Center for PC. 1. Access the Music Center for PC download website. http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/ 2. Install Music Center for PC. For details on installation, see [Download] – [Installation procedure] on the Music Center for PC support website.
Page 132 Related Topic About Music Center for PC Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 133 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print About Content Transfer Content Transfer is software for your Mac computer that allows you to transfer content such as music managed with iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman easily. You can transfer files, folders, and playlists to the appropriate folder of the Walkman simply by drag-and-drop.
Page 134 Print Installing Content Transfer Install Content Transfer to your Mac computer. 1. Access the installer for Content Transfer for Mac. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ Confirm “System requirements.” 2. Open the downloaded file. The “ContentTransfer.dmg” file saved automatically to the Downloads folder opens. 3. Start installation.
Page 135 System requirements About Content Transfer Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 136 4. Import the content on the audio CD to Music Center for PC. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Hint You can also use iTunes instead of Music Center for PC to import audio CDs.
Page 137 Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 138 You can specify a folder for the content that you want to import. 4. Start importing the content. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Go to Page Top Related Topic Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...
Page 139 Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 140 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Transferring content using Music Center for PC You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman via Music Center for PC. 1.
Page 141 Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC Importing content on your Windows computer into Music Center for PC Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 142 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Transferring content using Content Transfer Transfer content such as music or playlists on your Mac computer or managed with iTunes to your Walkman. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1.
Page 143 Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 144 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Transferring content using Explorer Content such as music can be directly transferred by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 145 left screen. 3. Open the folder to which you want to transfer content. To transfer music files or folders: “MUSIC” folder To transfer photo files or folders: “PICTURE” or “DCIM” folder 4. Drag-and-drop the desired files or folders ( ) to the applicable folder ( ) in “WALKMAN.”...
Page 146 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Transferring content using the Finder Content such as music can be directly transferred by drag-and-drop using the Finder. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 147 Connecting to a computer Selecting the display language Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Formatting memory Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 148 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Drag-and-drop content such as music or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations. Your Walkman can play back content stored in the 1st to 8th level of each folder.
Page 149 Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 150 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC You can use Music Center for PC to delete content stored on your Walkman. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 151 Connecting to a computer Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 152 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer You can use Content Transfer to delete content stored on your Walkman. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 153 Related Topic Connecting to a computer Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 154 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Delete content stored on your Walkman using Windows Explorer. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 155 Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as “MUSIC.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Transferring content using Explorer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 156 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Delete content stored on your Walkman using the Mac Finder. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2.
Page 157 Related Topic Connecting to a computer Transferring content using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 158 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting content imported to Music Center for PC You can delete content imported to Music Center for PC. 1. Launch Music Center for PC. 2. Select [Music Library] to open the list of content on Music Center for PC. 3.
Page 159 Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 160 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Preparing music You need to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman in order to listen to music on the Walkman. Use Music Center for PC to transfer songs from a CD or your computer to the Walkman.
Page 161 Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using Explorer Transferring content using the Finder Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 162 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Playing music Play music transferred to your Walkman. 1. From the Home menu, select [Music]. 2. Select the desired search method and items until a song list appears, and then select the desired song.
Page 163 Setting the screen off timer Turning the power on Searching for songs Browsing the music list screen Transferring content using Music Center for PC Browsing the music playback screen Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 164 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Browsing the music list screen The music list screen displays lists such as the song list and album list. 1. Index The index displays a list of song or album names, along with each letter of the alphabet.
Page 165 The display format of the album list can be changed so that only the cover art is displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing music Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 166 If the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears and you turn off your Walkman, the volume is turned down to a level that is safe for your ears automatically. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 167 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Browsing the music playback screen The following items are displayed on the music playback screen. 1. Information area The playback status, remaining battery power, etc. are displayed. 2.
Page 168 Related Topic Playing music List of icons displayed in the information area Music playback operations Repeat playback Shuffle playback Customizing sound quality settings Presetting your equalizer settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 169 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Music playback operations The following operations are available on the music playback screen. To play/pause Press the button ( To fast forward or rewind Press and hold the button ( The length of the current song will be displayed in the bottom right area.
Page 170 Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Browsing the music list screen Shuffle playback Repeat playback Setting the screen off timer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 171 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Searching for songs You can quickly search a song by artist, genre, etc. 1. On the music playback screen or the list screen, display the option menu and select (Search) - desired search method - desired song.
Page 172 Playing music How to use the option menu Music playback operations Playing playlist songs Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 173 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Playing playlist songs You can transfer and play playlists created by using software like Music Center for PC. For information on how to create a playlist, refer to the Help of your software. 1.
Page 174 Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 175 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Choosing an album from the cover art images If you register cover art images to albums using Music Center for PC beforehand, you can choose an album by selecting a cover art image (Album scroll). For details on how to register cover art images to albums, refer to the Help of Music Center for PC.
Page 176 Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing music Browsing the music playback screen Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 177 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting songs To delete songs from your Walkman, use the software on your computer that you used to transfer the songs. If you used Windows Explorer to transfer the songs, use Windows Explorer to delete them.
Page 178 Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 179 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Shuffle playback Play songs in the playback range in random order. 1. On the music playback screen, display the option menu and select [Play Mode] - [Shuffle] or [Shuffle &...
Page 180 Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Repeat playback List of icons displayed in the information area Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 181 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Repeat playback Play songs within a playback range repeatedly. 1. On the music playback screen, display the option menu and select [Play Mode] - desired setting. Note To play all songs on your Walkman repeatedly, play the songs from [Music] - [All...
Page 182 Browsing the music playback screen Music playback operations Shuffle playback List of icons displayed in the information area Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 183 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Music Settings] - desired function - desired setting. Bass Boost function You can increase the level of the bass (low) sound range.
Page 184 Related Topic Presetting your equalizer settings How to use the option menu Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 185 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the value of the 5 band equalizer as a custom setting. 1. In the music playback screen, display the option menu and select [Equalizer] - [Custom].
Page 186 Related Topic How to use the option menu Customizing sound quality settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 187 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Preparing photos You need to transfer photo content onto your Walkman from your computer in order to view photos on the Walkman. For a Mac computer, you can use Content Transfer to transfer them.
Page 188 Transferring content using Explorer Transferring content using the Finder Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 189 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Viewing photos You can view photos that you have transferred onto your Walkman. The Walkman uses landscape display when viewing photos. 1. From the Home menu, select [Photos].
Page 190 Related Topic Preparing photos Browsing the photo screen Operations on the photo screen Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 191 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Browsing the photo screen The following information is shown on the photo screen. 1. Information area The Slide Show playback status, repeat status, current photo number, total number of photos, remaining battery power, etc.
Page 192 Related Topic Viewing photos List of icons displayed in the information area Operations on the photo screen Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 193 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Operations on the photo screen You can use the following operations in the photo screen. Your Walkman uses landscape display when viewing photos. Display the previous or next photo Press the button ( Scroll through the previous or next photos Press and hold the button (...
Page 194 Related Topic Viewing photos Browsing the photo screen Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 195 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Browsing photos using the Slide Show function You can watch series of photos stored in your Walkman using the Slide Show function. 1. From the Home menu, select [Photos].
Page 196 To stop the Slide Show, press the button ( ) again. You can also repeatedly play the Slide Show. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing the Slide Show repeatedly Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 197 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting photos To delete photos from your Walkman, use the software on your computer that you used to transfer the photos. If you used Windows Explorer to transfer the photos, use Windows Explorer to delete them.
Page 198 Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 199 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Changing the photo information display setting You can set your Walkman to display or not display photo information while playing back photos. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings].
Page 200 Go to Page Top Related Topic Viewing photos Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 201 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Playing the Slide Show repeatedly You can repeatedly play the Slide Show. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Photo Settings] - [Slide Show Repeat] - desired setting. Go to Page Top Related Topic Browsing photos using the Slide Show function...
Page 202 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Listening to FM radio Listen to FM radio on your Walkman. You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting headphones as the cord of the headphones works as the antenna. Extend the cord as long as possible.
Page 203 Related Topic Browsing the FM radio screen FM radio operations Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 204 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Browsing the FM radio screen The following items are displayed on the FM radio screen. 1. Frequency 2. Preset number Go to Page Top Related Topic Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 205 Listening to FM radio FM radio operations Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 206 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print FM radio operations The following operations are available on the FM radio screen. You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting headphones as the cord of the headphones works as the antenna.
Page 207 Browsing the FM radio screen Listening to FM radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically Presetting broadcast stations manually Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Setting monaural/auto for FM radio Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 208 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can use [Auto Preset] to automatically search for and preset broadcast stations that can be received in your area. 1. In the FM radio screen, display the option menu and select [Auto Preset] - [Yes]. Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency (low to high).
Page 209 Listening to FM radio How to use the option menu Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 210 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset receivable broadcast stations. 1. In the FM radio screen, select the frequency you want to save to preset. The preset numbers are rearranged in order of frequency (low to high).
Page 211 Presetting broadcast stations automatically Deleting preset broadcast stations Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 212 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Deleting preset broadcast stations You can delete preset broadcast stations. 1. On the FM radio screen, select the preset number of the frequency you want to delete from preset.
Page 213 Presetting broadcast stations manually FM radio operations Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 214 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Changing the FM radio scan sensitivity Sometimes the reception sensitivity may be too strong when receiving an FM radio broadcast station, causing many unwanted broadcast stations to be received. In such cases, set the scan sensitivity to low.
Page 215 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Setting monaural/auto for FM radio If noise occurs during FM reception, set [Mono/Auto] to [Mono]. If you set it to [Auto], stereo or monaural is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions. 1.
Page 216 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Setting the sleep timer You can change the set time for the sleep timer. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Sleep Timer Settings] - desired setting. After setting the sleep timer, appears in the information area.
Page 217 Presetting broadcast stations automatically Turning the power off Connecting to a computer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 218 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Limiting the volume You can use AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume. This prevents the volume from getting too high and disturbing others, causing discomfort to your ears, or preventing you from hearing sounds around you, and it allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume.
Page 219 You can turn the operation sounds of your Walkman on or off. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Beep Settings] - desired setting. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 220 While presetting FM radio broadcast stations automatically While playing back a Slide Show The screen brightness is lowered while your Walkman is connected to a computer. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 221 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Brightness] - desired setting. Hint Regardless of the brightness setting, the brightness of the screen may be low while connecting to a computer and charging. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 222 Do not spill water on your Walkman or allow any foreign object to enter it. This may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the Walkman immediately, disconnect the Walkman from your computer, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
Page 223 Sony dealer if the battery has leaked as battery liquid may remain in your Walkman. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as this may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor.
Page 224 If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any replacement data. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems with your Walkman or computer. Notes on storing lithium-ion rechargeable batteries A lithium-ion rechargeable battery is built into your Walkman.
Page 225 The battery deteriorates when left in a depleted condition. Charge the battery to approximately 50 % of capacity at least once every six to twelve months to prevent deterioration. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 226 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Notes on headphones Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud, and extended play.
Page 227 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 supplied software.
Page 228 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as doing so may damage the surface of your Walkman. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 229 Customer support website If you have any questions or issues with your Walkman, or would like information on compatible items with the Walkman, visit one of the following websites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/...
Page 230 For customers in Asia/Oceania/Middle East/Africa: English http://www.sony-asia.com/support Korean https://scs.sony.co.kr/scs/handler/ProductSupport Simplified Chinese http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ Traditional Chinese http://service.sony.com.tw/ For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 231 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Specifications Display Size/resolution 1.77 inch (4.5 cm), QQVGA (128 × 160 Pixels) 65,536 colors Panel type TFT color display with white LED-backlight Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) micro USB Headphone Stereo mini-jack...
Page 232 Headphone cord antenna Output (headphones) Frequency Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) Power Source Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) Charging Time USB-based charging Approx.
Page 233 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Battery life The values shown below are the approximate battery life when content is played continuously at the default settings. Music MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 35 Hrs AAC 256 kbps: Approx.
Page 234 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute songs. Number NW-E393 (4 GB) MP3 128 kbps: 840 songs...
Page 235 MP3 128 kbps: 120 hr. 00 min. AAC 256 kbps: 60 hr. 00 min. NW-E395 (16 GB) MP3 128 kbps: 246 hr. 40 min. AAC 256 kbps: 120 hr. 00 min. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 236 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Supported formats Music (Music player) Audio Formats Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency (*1): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA (*2) Media File format: ASF file format...
Page 237 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. (*5) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 238 Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print System requirements Computer Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 Mac OS® X v10.6 or later Pre-installed OS only supported. [Compatibility mode] is not supported. PC application for Windows Music Center for PC application for Windows (recommendation) Internet connection Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive: 400 MB or more of available space...
Page 239 An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 240 Back Back to Top Print Contents List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman. Walkman (1) Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 241 4. Check information on the issue in the help of the software having problems. 5. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support websites. 6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...
Page 242 Data will not be deleted, nor will any settings be changed by restarting. Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging the battery Restarting your Walkman Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 243 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. If you transfer a lot of content such as music to your Walkman at once, it will take time to build the database on the Walkman.
Page 244 Parts and controls Charging the battery Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 245 Walkman. Restart your Walkman by pressing the RESTART button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. Go to Page Top Related Topic Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 246 Back Back to Top Print Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. If a malfunction occurs, your Walkman turns off and then on again automatically. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 247 You want your Walkman screen to stay on longer before it turns off automatically. You can set the screen off timer settings in [Screen Off Timer]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the screen off timer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 248 If you spill a drink on your Walkman or wash it in a washing machine, liquid may get inside the Walkman. Stop using the Walkman immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 249 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print You want to back up the content such as music stored on your Walkman. Connect to a computer and copy the files onto the computer. If you have already deleted content transferred to your Walkman from Music Center for PC, transfer the content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC again.
Page 250 The model name is the alphabetical name starting with NW that is printed on the back of your Walkman. If the Walkman is inside a case, you need to remove it from the case to find the name. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 251 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print An alarm (beep) is heard and the message [Check the volume level] is displayed. An alarm (beep) and a warning [Check the volume level] are meant to protect your ears when you turn the volume up to a level that is harmful for your ears for the first time.
Page 252 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print There is no sound. Check that the volume level is not set to zero. Check whether the plug is inserted firmly in the headphone jack. Sound will be impaired if the headphones are not connected properly.
Page 253 The remaining battery power is low or the battery has run out. The content may not be supported on your Walkman. Select and play other content. Go to Page Top Related Topic Supported formats Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 254 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Noise is generated. If using your Walkman near a device that emits radio waves such as a mobile phone, move the Walkman away from the device. The content such as music on your Walkman may be corrupted. Connect the Walkman to a Windows computer and use Music Center for PC or Windows Explorer to delete the content in which the noise occurred from the Walkman.
Page 255 Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Transferring content using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Explorer Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 256 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Volume cannot be turned up, or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up. If the HOLD switch is in the HOLD position, slide it to the opposite position. If the AVLS (Volume Limit) setting is activated, deactivate it.
Page 257 Wires inside the headphone cable may be broken due to unnecessary force, etc. being applied to the cable. If this occurs while using the supplied headphones with a Walkman model supplied with headphones, contact your nearest Sony dealer for repairs. Go to Page Top...
Page 258 Following the procedures below may reduce the amount of skipping or interruptions. Set all sound quality settings to off. Go to Page Top Related Topic Customizing sound quality settings Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 259 The sound effect settings do not seem to have any effect. Sound effect settings are not applied in the following cases. While listening to FM radio Go to Page Top Related Topic Listening to FM radio Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 260 The battery may have deteriorated if you have not used your Walkman for more than a year. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the remedies above do not solve the problem, use a pen or paper clip, etc. to press the RESTART button and restart your Walkman, and then connect again using USB.
Page 261 Related Topic Charging the battery System requirements Restarting your Walkman Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 262 Consult your nearest Sony dealer for more details on the life of the built-in battery. Go to Page Top Related Topic...
Page 263 The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced. To replace rechargeable batteries, your Walkman needs to be taken apart professionally. Do not take apart the Walkman by yourself. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for replacement of rechargeable batteries. Go to Page Top...
Page 264 Depending on the environment in which your Walkman is used, the battery may deteriorate if it is not used for over a year. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the usable battery life is half that when new even after sufficiently charging the battery, your battery may have deteriorated.
Page 265 Extending the battery life Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 266 Back to Top Print How long is the standard battery duration? For details on the battery duration, see “Battery life.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Battery life Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 267 Back to Top Print How long does it take to charge the battery? For details on the charging time, see “Specifications.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Specifications Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 268 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print The computer does not recognize your Walkman. If the remaining battery power is low, charge the battery. When you use your Walkman for the first time, or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time, it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer.
Page 269 Charging the battery Connecting to a computer Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 270 [Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.]. This is not a problem provided that the "Safely Remove Hardware" operation is complete. Disconnect your Walkman from the computer. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 271 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print You cannot install software to your computer. If other software is running, it may interfere with the installation. Be sure to quit all other software before installing this software. Particularly, be sure to disconnect from the Internet and quit security software as it can put a heavy load on the computer.
Page 272 System requirements Installing Music Center for PC Installing Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 273 The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing the software. Wait until the installation is completed, because it is progressing properly. Installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on the computer used. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 274 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Your Walkman is not recognized by Music Center for PC. Your Walkman may not be recognized by the computer. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer, and then reconnect it. The software may have failed to install correctly.
Page 275 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Check that the USB connection to the computer is made properly. Use the supplied USB cable. You may not be able to transfer content when using a USB hub.
Page 276 Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Installing Music Center for PC Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) Formatting memory Supported formats Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 277 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. If the remaining battery power is low or insufficient, charge the battery. If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery, press the RESTART button with a pen or a paper clip, etc.
Page 278 Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Formatting memory Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 279 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Songs are not played back in the expected order. If songs are being played back using shuffle, cancel shuffle to return to normal playback. When tracks are transferred from the computer using drag-and-drop, the track order may be different from the album track order.
Page 280 Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 281 If you want to play songs in an album repeatedly, play the song by selecting [Music] - [Album] from the Home menu, then display the option menu and select [Play Mode] - [Repeat]. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 282 Songs are only played within a limited range such as within one album. If you want to play all the songs on your Walkman, select a song from [Music] - [All Songs]. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 283 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Songs are not displayed in the order they were transferred in. Songs are not displayed in the order they were transferred in. To transfer songs in a specific order, create a playlist using software on your computer and transfer the playlist to your Walkman.
Page 284 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print The content such as music is displayed repeatedly. Content is displayed repeatedly when you transfer content using 2 or more software programs, for example when you transferred content using Music Center for PC and then transferred the same content using software other than Music Center for PC.
Page 285 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Thumbnails such as cover art are not displayed. Register the cover art in Music Center for PC or iTunes. Cover art may not be displayed for songs transferred from Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. If photos do not have thumbnails that comply with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed.
Page 286 Transferring content using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 287 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print [ □ ] is displayed in the screen. Some types of characters and symbols may not be displayed correctly on your Walkman in the following cases: A language that is not supported by your Walkman is used in the text. User-defined characters or special symbols are used in the text.
Page 288 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print [Unknown] is displayed for the album name or artist name. Information such as the album or artist name is not contained in the data. You can add an album or artist name to content such as music transferred using software and transfer the content to your Walkman again.
Page 289 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print You cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions. You cannot delete the sample data installed at the factory on your Walkman using the Walkman functions. You also cannot delete content transferred using software such as Music Center for PC or iTunes by using the function on the Walkman.
Page 290 Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 291 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print You cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. FM broadcasts cannot be received when the headphones are not connected. The received station may not be fully tuned in. Fully tune in to a station for the best reception.
Page 292 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print There is a lot of noise in an FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. The FM signal may be weak inside a building or vehicle. Listen to the FM broadcast near a window if the signal is weak inside a building or vehicle.
Page 293 Depending on the way you use your Walkman, the Walkman may become warm while the battery is being charged or the Walkman is performing intensive data processing. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Page 294 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-E393/E394/E395 Back Back to Top Print Message list [System software update failed.] is displayed. The update of the system software failed to be completed. Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the system software. [Check the volume level] is displayed.
Page 295 Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) Go to Page Top 4-579-798-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

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