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Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Specifications Specifications [97] Battery life [98] Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) [99] Supported formats [100] System requirements [101] Contents [102] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? What can I do to solve a problem? [103] Customer support website [104] Q&A Operation Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. [105] Your Walkman does not work properly.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Walkman was washed in the washing machine. [109] You want to back up the content such as music stored on your Walkman. [110] You want to find the product name (model name) of your Walkman. [111] An alarm (beep) is heard and the message [Check the volume level] is displayed. [112] Sound There is no sound. [113] Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. [114] Noise is generated.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html The computer does not recognize your Walkman. [126] Even if you use "Safely Remove Hardware" on the computer, [Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] remains displayed on your Walkman screen. [127] You cannot install software to your computer. [128] The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing the software. [129] Your Walkman is not recognized by Media Go.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html FM Radio You cannot hear FM radio broadcasts. [143] There is a lot of noise in an FM radio broadcast and the sound quality is poor. [144] Other Your Walkman gets warm. [145] Message Message list [146] [1] How to Use Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website We recommend that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/registration For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/mysony 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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,” also contain important information for you. For information about the customer support website, see “Customer support website.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [3] How to Use Getting Started Before Use 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. Help Guide You are currently viewing the Help Guide.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Press the button ( ) to select items. Press the button ( ) to confirm. Home menu Press and hold the button ( ) to display the Home menu. Note Except for some special cases, operating explanations assume that you are starting from the Home menu. Operations may differ from the explanation in situations such as during playback of music. If a function or setting can be done in more than one way, the simpler method is explained.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Connect your Walkman to a computer. You can charge the battery by connecting your Walkman via a USB connection to a computer that is turned on and running. 2. Import music to your computer and transfer the music to your Walkman. For Windows users Recommended: Install the latest version of Media Go, which is available on the Internet.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [6] How to Use Getting Started 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. Viewing photos You can enjoy viewing photos stored on your Walkman while you are listening to music. Listening to FM radio You can enjoy listening to FM radio on your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html / / / marks to navigate through the on-screen menus of your Walkman. There is a tactile dot on the button to help you operate the buttons without looking. 3. Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Sound will be impaired if the headphones are not connected properly. 4. USB jack Connect the USB cable (supplied) or other accessories that support microUSB (not supplied). 5. Display 6.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Use to attach a strap (not supplied). [8] How to Use Getting Started Power/Charging 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. To turn on the screen, press the button ( ).
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. [10] How to Use Getting Started Power/Charging 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html function. flashes at the top of the screen if buttons are pressed while the HOLD function is enabled. [11] How to Use Getting Started Power/Charging 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. 2. Disconnect your Walkman from the computer when charging is complete.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [12] How to Use Getting Started Power/Charging 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.” Turn off the power manually. Set a shorter time for [Screen Off Timer]. Adjust the screen brightness. Set all sound quality settings to off.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html six months or every year. Charging is not guaranteed with homebuilt or modified computers. Operation with a USB port extended with a USB hub is only guaranteed when a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo is used. Do not leave your Walkman connected for an extended period of time to a laptop computer that is not connected to an AC power supply. Doing so may discharge the computer’s battery.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Select the display language before transferring content. [15] How to Use Basic Operations Home Menu/Option Menu Home menu The following list shows the items in the Home menu. 1. Information area 2. [Photos] View photos transferred to your Walkman. 3. [Music] Listen to songs transferred to your Walkman. 4. [Settings] Set up your Walkman and its functions. 5. [FM Radio] Listen to FM radio broadcasts. 6.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. Press and hold the button ( ) until the Home menu appears. 2. Press the button ( ) to select the desired menu (for example [Music]) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. 3. Press the button ( ) to select the desired function (for example [Album]) and then press the button ( ) to confirm.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html desired album) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. 5. Press the button ( ) to select the desired content (for example a desired song) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. Hint Press the button ( ) to return to the previous screen during an operation. Press and hold the button ( ) to return to the Home menu during an operation.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Press the button ( ) while your Walkman is playing, for example while in the music playback screen. 2. Press the button ( ) to select the desired menu (for example [Play Mode]) and then press the button ( ) to confirm. 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 ( menu is displayed.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [18] How to Use Basic Operations Home Menu/Option Menu 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), (fast forward), (fast rewind), (find the beginning of the next song), (find the beginning of the previous (or current) song), etc.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [19] How to Use Computer Basic Operations Connecting Your Walkman to Your 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. Hint If you are prompted to make a Windows operation, click “Cancel” or “×.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Your Walkman cannot be operated when connected to a computer. Do not disconnect your Walkman from your computer when transferring data between the Walkman and the computer via USB. Doing so may result in loss of the data being transferred and data on the Walkman. 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Reset/Format] - [Reset All Settings] [Yes]. [23] How to Use Basic Operations Initializing/Updating Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings].
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [24] How to Use Basic Operations Initializing/Updating 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. 1. Download the update program to your computer from the website. 2.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Preparing content using a Windows computer Installing the latest version of Media Go, available on the Internet, enables you to import CDs, download and manage content from online music services, and transfer them to the Walkman. 1. Install the latest version of Media Go, available on the Internet, on your Windows computer. 2. Import content to Media Go. You can import content on media or your Windows computer to Media Go. 3.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html The content is transferred to your Walkman. Hint You can also transfer content directly from iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman by drag-and-drop. [28] How to Use Transferring/Deleting Content Installing Media Go About Media Go Media Go is software for your Windows computer that allows you to import various content such as music, photos or videos to your Windows computer and manage stored content on your Windows computer.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html starts. Hint The installer is automatically downloaded to the Downloads folder with some web browsers. When your Windows computer is connected to the Internet, the latest version of Media Go is automatically searched and downloaded. If a message to install the latest version of Media Go appears, click the message and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 2. Open the downloaded file. The “ContentTransfer.dmg” file saved automatically to the Downloads folder opens. 3. Start installation. Run "ContentTransfer.pkg" and follow the on-screen instructions to install Content Transfer for Mac. is displayed in the Dock when the installation is completed. Click to start Content Transfer.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 4. Confirm the music content on the audio CD. 5. Transfer the music content on the audio CD to your Walkman. Drag-and-drop the cover art of the desired CD ( ) to “WALKMAN (model name)” ( ). Hint For details about how to use Media Go, refer to the help of Media Go. Songs transferred to your Walkman are imported to your computer at the same time. Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are AAC (.mp4) and MP3 (.mp3) for normal sound quality.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Start Media Go. 2. Select the type of content you want to import from “Library.” 3. Drag-and-drop the content into the Content List area. Hint You can also import data organized by programs such as iTunes by selecting “File” - “Add/Remove Media from Library” in Media Go. For details, refer to the help of Media Go.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB, and then start Media Go. 2. Select the desired content ( ) on Music Library of Media Go, and drag-and-drop it to your “WALKMAN (model name)” ( ). Media Go recognizes the type of data by the filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkman. Note Media Go does not support content that uses Windows Media digital rights management technology (“WM-DRM”).
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB, and then start Media Go. 2. Start iTunes. 3. Select the desired content from iTunes ( ), and drag-and-drop it to your “Walkman (model name)” ( ). Media Go recognizes the type of data by the filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkman. Hint You can also transfer playlists created with iTunes to your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html cannot be transferred. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB, and then start Content Transfer. 2. Display the desired content on the Finder or the desired content or playlists on iTunes. 3. Drag-and-drop the content or playlists you want to transfer to Content Transfer. Content is transferred to your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and then open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.” In the “Computer” list, open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8.1: Select “Desktop” to open “File Explorer.” In the “This PC” list, open “WALKMAN.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html elsewhere may not be playable. You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer. Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as “MUSIC.” Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection. Depending on the language setting of your Walkman, the information of the transferred content may not be displayed correctly.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Note Drop music files directly into the MUSIC folder. Music files located elsewhere may not be playable. You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer. Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as “MUSIC.” Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection. Do not disconnect your Walkman while the data is transferred.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Note Do not rename the following default folders. MUSIC PICTURE and DCIM Otherwise, they will not be recognized by your Walkman anymore. Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection. [40] How to Use Walkman Transferring/Deleting Content Deleting Content from Your Deleting content from your Walkman using Media Go You can use Media Go to delete content stored on your Walkman. 1.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html The content list is displayed. 4. Select the content you want to delete. 5. Click “Edit” - “Delete.” A window to confirm the deletion of the item is displayed. 6. Click “Yes.” [41] How to Use Walkman Transferring/Deleting Content Deleting Content from Your 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” - “Computer,” and open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.” In the “Computer” list, open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [43] How to Use Walkman Transferring/Deleting Content Deleting Content from Your 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. Open a folder under “WALKMAN” from the sidebar of the Finder. 3. Open the folder containing the file(s) you want to delete.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 3. Select the content you want to delete. 4. Click “Edit” - “Delete.” A “Confirm Delete” window is displayed. 5. Select a method to delete the content. 6. Click “OK.” [45] How to Use Music Playing Music Preparing music You need to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman in order to listen to music on the Walkman. Use Media Go to transfer songs from a CD or your computer to the Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 2. Select the desired search method and items until a song list appears, and then select the desired song. Playback starts and the music playback screen is displayed. To pause playback, press the button ( ). Note If there is no operation for an extended period while paused, your Walkman will be turned off automatically. In this case, turn on the power before performing step 1 above.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. Navigate the index by pressing the button ( ) to move to the next or previous letters. Hint The display format of the album list can be changed so that only the cover art is displayed.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html pressing any button. Note You can turn up the volume after canceling the alarm and warning. After the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears. When this happens, the volume is turned down automatically.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [Repeat] from the [Play Mode] settings [Shuffle] from the [Play Mode] settings [Shuffle & Repeat] from the [Play Mode] settings [Repeat 1 Song] from the [Play Mode] settings Note The elapsed time and the time line bar indications may be unstable and inaccurate when playing variable bit rate (VBR) songs. [50] How to Use Music Playing Music Music playback operations The following operations are available on the music playback screen.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html To browse cover art to select an album Press the button ( ). To return to the list screen Press the button ( ). Hint If there is no operation for an extended period while paused, your Walkman will be turned off automatically. [51] How to Use Music Playing Music Searching for songs You can quickly search a song by artist, genre, etc. 1.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Playing playlist songs You can transfer and play playlists created by using software like Media Go. For information on how to create a playlist, refer to the Help of your software. 1. From the Home menu, select [Playlists]. 2. Select desired playlist - desired song. Note Cover art images registered to a playlist are not displayed on your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html press the button ( ). Hint To return to the music playback screen during this operation, press the button ( ). Note Cover art appears only when a cover art image is registered to the album or song. Cover art in some formats may not be displayed on your Walkman. [54] How to Use Music Deleting Songs Deleting songs To delete songs from your Walkman, use the software on your computer that you used to transfer the songs.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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 & Repeat]. Note To play all songs on your Walkman in random order, play the songs from [Music] - [All Songs]. [56] How to Use Music Music Settings Repeat playback Play songs within a playback range repeatedly. 1.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Bass Boost function You can increase the level of the bass (low) sound range. Equalizer function You can set the sound quality according to the music genre. You can also preset your equalizer settings as a custom setting. Hint You can also set some sound quality items from the option menu in the music playback screen. Note The [Equalizer] setting is not applied if [Bass Boost] is turned on.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [59] How to Use Photos Viewing Photos Preparing photos You need to transfer photo content onto your Walkman from your computer in order to view photos on the Walkman. After importing the photo content you want to display onto your computer, use Media Go to transfer the photos to the Walkman. For a Mac computer, you can use Content Transfer to transfer them.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [61] How to Use Photos Viewing Photos 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. are displayed for several seconds. 2. Photo file name 3. Shooting date Hint These indications disappear after a while. They will appear again with button operations.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Display the previous or next photo Press the button ( ). Scroll through the previous or next photos Press and hold the button ( ). Return to the list screen Press the button ( ). [63] How to Use Photos Viewing Photos 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]. 2.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html All photos in the selected folder will be played. Hint You can also start the Slide Show by performing one of the following operations. Press and hold the button ( ) while a folder is selected. All photos in the selected folder will be played. Select [Begin slide show] from the option menu while a photo list (thumbnail view) is displayed. Press and hold the button ( ) while [All Photos] is selected and a list of folders is displayed.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html You can set your Walkman to display or not display photo information while playing back photos. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Photo Settings] - [Display] - desired setting. On : Photo information is displayed for every photo you view. It automatically disappears after 3 seconds of no user operation and reappears when you press a button ( ). Off: Photo information is not displayed.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [67] How to Use FM Radio Listening to FM Radio 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. 1. From the Home menu, select [FM Radio]. 2. Press the button ( ) to select the desired frequency. To turn off FM radio, press the button ( ).
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. Frequency 2. Preset number [69] How to Use FM Radio Listening to FM Radio 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. Extend the cord as long as possible. To select the previous or next frequency Press the button ( ).
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Press the button ( ). Hint Preset numbers can only be used to select a broadcast station if one or more broadcast stations are saved as preset. Preset the receivable broadcast stations in advance. If the reception sensitivity is too strong and causes many unwanted broadcast stations to be received while searching, change the scan sensitivity setting.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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). 2. Display the option menu and select [Save to Preset]. Hint You can preset up to 30 stations.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html be received. In such cases, set the scan sensitivity to low. 1. On the FM radio screen, display the option menu and select [Scan Sensitivity] - desired setting. [74] How to Use FM Radio FM Radio Settings 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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 Songs]. [77] How to Use Settings Music Settings Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings].
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html The [Equalizer] setting is not applied if [Bass Boost] is turned on. [78] How to Use Settings Music Settings 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]. 2. Press the button ( press the button ( ) to select the frequency range setting, and ) to adjust the setting level. 3.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Photo Settings] - [Display] - desired setting. On : Photo information is displayed for every photo you view. It automatically disappears after 3 seconds of no user operation and reappears when you press a button ( ). Off: Photo information is not displayed. It appears when you press a button ( ) but disappears automatically after 3 seconds of no user operation.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. 1. On the FM radio screen, display the option menu and select [Scan Sensitivity] - desired setting.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html While using [Auto Preset] for the FM radio If the power of your Walkman is turned off before the sleep timer is activated When your Walkman is connected to a computer via USB While formatting the memory of your Walkman [84] How to Use Settings Common Settings Displaying your Walkman information Display information such as model name and system software version. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Setting the operation sound 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. [87] How to Use Settings Common Settings Setting the screen off timer You can set the time after which the screen is turned off when there are no operations. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Adjusting the screen brightness You can set the display brightness to one of five levels. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings]. 2. Select [Common Settings] - [Reset/Format] - [Format] - [Yes]. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to format the memory. Note Be sure not to initialize (format) the memory of your Walkman using a computer. If you have formatted it with a computer, format it again using the Walkman. Formatting the memory erases all content data (songs, etc.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Warning Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of your Walkman with metallic objects. 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. Do not place your Walkman in fire. Do not take apart or modify your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html a high-temperature environment, or used in a room where a heater has just been turned on. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels and then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the Walkman, leave it turned off until the condensation disappears. If you use the Walkman with condensation present, a malfunction may result.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Do not leave your Walkman in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave your Walkman on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. When unplugging the headphones from your Walkman, make sure to hold the headphone plug. Pulling by the headphone cord itself may damage it. Do not apply strong force to the surface of the display. This may cause a distortion in colors or brightness, or it may cause a malfunction of the display.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Sample data is pre-installed on your Walkman. Sample data is not installed in some countries/regions. 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html not be impaired. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Operation of your Walkman with software other than that supplied is not covered by the warranty. The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of your computer. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/dna/wm/ 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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 USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) micro USB Headphone Stereo mini-jack FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 MHz to 108.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Approx. 120 minutes Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not included 42.4 mm × 92.0 mm × 9.1 mm (1 11/16 inches × 3 5/8 inches × 3/8 inches) w/h/d 43.2 mm × 92.3 mm × 9.6 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 3/4 inches × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 39 g (1.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html FM Radio Approx. 12 Hrs Note Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed. Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use and ambient temperature. [99] How to Use Specifications Specifications 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html AAC 256 kbps: 28 hr. 00 min. NW-E394 (8 GB) 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. [100] How to Use Specifications Specifications Supported formats Music (Music player) Audio Formats MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Media File format: MP4 file format File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp Bit rate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) (*4) Sampling frequency (*1): 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Photo(*5)(Photo Viewer) Photo Formats JPEG Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format File extension: .jpg Profile : Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max.
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Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [103] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? What can I do to solve a problem? If your Walkman does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Before restarting your Walkman, disconnect the Walkman from your computer and check that no content such as music is being played back. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. You can then restart the Walkman safely. 1.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [104] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html http://service.sony.com.tw/ For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ [105] Troubleshooting Q&A Operation 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Restart your Walkman by pressing the RESTART button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. [107] Troubleshooting Q&A Operation Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. If a malfunction occurs, your Walkman turns off and then on again automatically. [108] Troubleshooting Q&A Operation 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].
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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 Media Go, transfer the content from the Walkman to Media Go again. [111] Troubleshooting Q&A Operation You want to find the product name (model name) of your Walkman. The model name is the alphabetical name starting with NW that is printed on the back of your Walkman.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [113] Troubleshooting Q&A Sound 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. Insert the plug until it clicks into place. If the plug is dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. If the problem persists after performing the remedies above, use a pen or paper clip, etc.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html the corrupted content. After you have deleted the corrupted content, transfer the content from the computer to the Walkman again. Do not perform any other tasks on the computer while transferring content to the Walkman. Doing so may cause the content to be corrupted. If the plug is dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html The sound may be interrupted or skip depending on the environment where your Walkman is used or the settings of the Walkman. Following the procedures below may reduce the amount of skipping or interruptions. Set all sound quality settings to off. [119] Troubleshooting Q&A Sound The sound effect settings do not seem to have any effect. Sound effect settings are not applied in the following cases.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Check whether the operating system and operating system version installed on the computer are compatible with your Walkman. 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [123] Troubleshooting Q&A Power The battery life is short. If your Walkman is used in an environment where the temperature is below 5 °C (41 ºF), the battery life becomes shorter due to characteristics of the battery. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until it is full. You can preserve the battery life and get more use from each charge by changing your Walkman settings and managing the power appropriately.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. Check that the computer recognizes the Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about 10 minutes.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. There may not be enough free space on the hard drive.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Your Walkman is not recognized by Media Go. 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. Use the installer to re-install the software. The imported data will remain untouched. If the remedies above do not solve the problem, use a pen or paper clip, etc.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html If the software is not compatible with your Walkman, install compatible software and use the compatible software to transfer content. You may be attempting to transfer corrupted content. Delete the content that cannot be transferred from the computer, and import this content to the computer again. Do not perform any other tasks on the computer when transferring content to your computer. Doing so may cause the content to be corrupted.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html again. If the Walkman is still unable to play the content, format the built-in flash memory of the Walkman using the function of the Walkman and then transfer the content again. If you change the file names or location of the content such as music that was transferred from your computer to your Walkman, the content may not be recognized by the Walkman. Return it to the correct name and location.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. [135] Troubleshooting Q&A Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html [138] Troubleshooting Q&A Displaying/Playing/Deleting Content 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 Media Go and then transferred the same content using software other than Media Go. When you import a compilation album using Media Go, it may be imported as multiple albums.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. Replace the characters of the content that has been transferred to your Walkman using software with displayable characters in the software and transfer the content to the Walkman again.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html Windows Explorer. You cannot delete content transferred using the Finder by using the function on the Walkman. Delete the content using the Finder. [143] Troubleshooting Q&A FM Radio 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.
Help Guide http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwe390/v1/en/print.html 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. [146] Troubleshooting Q&A Message 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.
