Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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”.
Table Of Contents Help Guide NW-WS413/WS414 Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website Before Use i 3 20 60 21 Before first use 62 Walkman instruction manuals 64 Enjoying Using Your Walkman 22 3 steps to listening to music 65 Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman 68 Parts and Controls 23 Parts and controls 69 About the differences between the two types of earbuds 71 Changing the earbuds 73 Power/Charging 24 Turning the power on 75 Turning the power
Connecting to a computer 105 Notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer 107 Initializing/Updating 30 Restarting your Walkman 108 Resetting to the factory settings 110 Formatting memory 112 Updating the system software of your Walkman 114 Displaying your Walkman information 116 Using the Contents 31 About the differences between the two types of earbuds 71 Changing the earbuds 73 Transferring/Deleting Content 5 Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman 32 Preparing
Music 6 Playing Music 39 Preparing music 151 Playing music 153 Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives) 155 Adjusting the volume 157 Skipping to the previous/next song 159 Fast-forwarding/fast-rewinding the current song 161 Skipping to the previous/next folder/playlist/album 163 Shuffle playback 165 Repeat playback 167 Repeatedly playing the current song 169 Changing the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play 171 Dele
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) 197 Supported formats 199 System requirements 201 Contents 203 Troubleshooting 10 What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? 50 What can I do to solve a problem? 205 Customer support website 191 Q&A 11 Operation 51 Your Walkman does not operate or the power does not turn on. 207 Your Walkman does not work properly. 209 Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. 210 A drink (water, coffee, etc.
software. 235 Your Walkman is not recognized by Music Center for PC. 236 Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Playing/Deleting Content 237 56 You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. 239 Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. 218 Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set. 241 Songs are only played within a limited range such as within one album.
How to Use Getting Started Basic Operations Transferring/Deleting Content Music Ambient Sound Mode Announcement Specifications Go to Page Top Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q&A Go to Page Top 1
List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 2
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Enjoying Using Your Walkman Parts and Controls Power/Charging Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 3
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Basic Operations How to Place Your Walkman on Your Ears LED Lamp Using Your Walkman while Swimming Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Initializing/Updating Using the Contents Go to Page Top 4
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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 5
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Music Playing Music Deleting Songs Music Settings Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 6
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Ambient Sound Mode What is Ambient Sound Mode? Using the Ambient Sound Mode Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 7
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Announcement Precautions Customer Support Website Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 8
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 9
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 10
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Q&A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Playing/Deleting Content Water Resistant Performance Fitting Other 11
Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top How to Use Getting Started Customer Registration Website Customer registration website Before Use Before first use Walkman instruction manuals Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the differences between the two types of earbuds Changing the earbuds Power/Charging 12
Turning the power on Turning the power off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Basic Operations How to Place Your Walkman on Your Ears How to place your Walkman on your ears Improving the fit Taking your Walkman off LED Lamp Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp Using Your Walkman while Swimming Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to Changing the earbuds to Swimmin
Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Updating the system software of your Walkman Displaying your Walkman information Using the Contents About the differences between the two types of earbuds Changing the earbuds 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 Trans
Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Deleting content from your Walkman using the Finder Operating with Music Center for PC Deleting content imported to Music Center for PC Music Playing Music Preparing music Playing music Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying wi
Limiting the volume Ambient Sound Mode What is Ambient Sound Mode? What is Ambient Sound Mode? Using the Ambient Sound Mode Selecting an Ambient Sound Mode Announcement Precautions Notes on handling your Walkman Notes on headphones Notes on the software Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean Notes on charging the battery after swimming Maintenance of your Walkman Customer Support Website Customer support website Specifications Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of
Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Your Walkman power turns off or on automatically. A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on your Walkman, or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine.
The voice guidance “Check the volume level” is heard. 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 is interrupted or skips. 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.
Sound becomes muffled when using your Walkman in water, such as when swimming. You dropped your Walkman in water. Fitting The headphones are not firmly seated on your ears. The neckband part does not fit. The earbuds do not fit. Other Your Walkman gets warm.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Before Use Before first use Be sure to read this manual before you use your Walkman for the first time. Walkman instruction manuals There are a wide variety of instruction manuals available in addition to this Help Guide.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music This section explains how you can start enjoying using your Walkman after purchase in three simple steps. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Parts and Controls Parts and controls This section introduces the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. About the differences between the two types of earbuds This section explains the characteristics of the two different types of earbuds. Changing the earbuds You can change the earbuds if the initially installed earbuds do not fit your ears correctly.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Charging the battery Charge your Walkman by connecting it to a computer. Extending the battery life This section introduces various ways to reduce battery consumption such as frequently turning the power off and changing various settings.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top How to Place Your Walkman on Your Ears How to place your Walkman on your ears Place your Walkman on your ears and adjust it to fit you. Improving the fit This section explains how to fit your Walkman better on your ears. Taking your Walkman off Instructions and notes for when you take your Walkman off your ears are explained.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top LED Lamp Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp The OPR lamp indicates the condition of the battery or settings by changing color and blinking patterns.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Using Your Walkman while Swimming Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman This section explains the water resistant and dust proofing performance of your Walkman. Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to This section explains the types of liquid that the water resistant specifications of your Walkman apply to.
Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean This section contains notes for using your Walkman while swimming. Notes on charging the battery after swimming Important notes for charging the battery after swimming are explained.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Connecting to a 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Using the Contents About the differences between the two types of earbuds This section explains the characteristics of the two different types of earbuds. Changing the earbuds You can change the earbuds if the initially installed earbuds do not fit your ears correctly.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman 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. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Installing Music Center for PC About Music Center for PC Music Center for PC is software that allows you to import content to your Windows computer, manage the content and transfer it to your Walkman. Installing Music Center for PC Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer and install Music Center for PC.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Installing Content Transfer About 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Importing Content to the Software Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC This section explains how to import and transfer music from CDs using Music Center for PC.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Transferring content using Content Transfer Use Content Transfer to transfer content or playlists on your Mac computer or managed with iTunes to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Deleting content from your Walkman using Explorer Use Windows Explorer to delete content stored on your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Fast-forwarding/fast-rewinding the current song Fast-forward or fast-rewind the current song. Skipping to the previous/next folder/playlist/album Skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder/playlist/album quickly. Shuffle playback Set the playback mode to shuffle and play all the songs on your Walkman in random order. Repeat playback Play songs repeatedly. Repeatedly playing the current song Play the current song repeatedly.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Deleting Songs Deleting songs Delete songs transferred to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Music Settings Moderating the differences in volume level between songs This function prevents large differences in volume level from occurring when continually playing songs that are recorded at different levels. Limiting the volume You can use AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top What is Ambient Sound Mode? What is Ambient Sound Mode? Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 43
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Using the Ambient Sound Mode Selecting an Ambient Sound Mode You can select different Ambient Sound Modes based on your surrounding environment.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean This section contains notes for using your Walkman while swimming.
Important notes for cleaning your Walkman are explained.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Specifications Specifications Details on the Walkman specifications (weight and memory size, etc.) are shown. Battery life The estimated battery usage time 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. Supported formats The file formats that are supported by your Walkman are explained.
Contents A list of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman is shown.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? What can I do to solve a problem? 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on your Walkman, or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine. The earbuds supplied with the headphones are missing. You want to back up the content such as music stored on your Walkman.
The voice guidance “Check the volume level” is heard.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Sound is interrupted or skips.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Connection to a Computer The computer does not recognize your Walkman. You cannot install software to your computer. The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing the software. Your Walkman is not recognized by Music Center for PC. Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Playing/Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set. Songs are only played within a limited range such as within one album.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Water Resistant Performance Sound becomes muffled when using your Walkman in water, such as when swimming. You dropped your Walkman in water.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Fitting The headphones are not firmly seated on your ears. The neckband part does not fit. The earbuds do not fit.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Other Your Walkman gets warm.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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 For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.
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 How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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,” also contain important information for you. For information about the customer support website, see “Customer support website.
Computer system requirements when connecting your Walkman See “System requirements” for details on computer system requirements. Battery charging The battery might be low when you use your Walkman for the first time. Charge the battery before using the Walkman. About images used in this “Help Guide” The illustrations shown are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 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.
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. You can transfer music by drag-and-drop directly from the Finder to your Walkman. 3.
Turning the power on Playing music Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 67
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Using your Walkman while swimming Change the earbuds to the Swimming earbuds and enjoy using your Walkman even while swimming.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls This section explains the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman. 1. Tactile dot There is a tactile dot on the left part of your Walkman. Use it to distinguish left from right when you operate it. 2. Earbud 3. Headphone section 4. MODE button Press to switch the playback mode (All Song/Repeat/Shuffle).
6. VOL (Volume) + (*1)/- button Press to adjust the music playback volumes. 7. Neckband 8. Terminals 9. (Power) button Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn your Walkman on or off. Press and hold for at least 10 seconds to restart your Walkman. 10. OPR (Operation) lamp 11. (Play/pause) button (*1) Press to start/pause playback. Press and hold for at least 17 seconds to enter the formatting mode. 12.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print About the differences between the two types of earbuds There are two different types of earbuds (supplied): standard-type and swimming type. The characteristics of each type are as follows. Standard-type earbuds: You can use them in a wide variety of situations.
Changing the earbuds Changing the earbuds to Swimming earbuds Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 72
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Changing the earbuds To enjoy better sound quality, change the earbuds (supplied) to another size to fit your ears comfortably and snugly. 1. While holding the headphone, twist and pull the earbud off. If the earbud slips and cannot be detached, wrap it in a soft dry cloth. 2. Attach the earbuds to the headphone. Push the earbud onto the headphone to where the end of the earbud’s colored part ( ) aligns with .
Hint If the earbuds become worn, purchase new earbuds. If the earbuds get dirty, remove the earbuds from the headphones and hand-wash them with neutral detergent. After washing, drain off the water and reattach them.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Turning the power on Turn on the power to start your Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 3 seconds. Your Walkman turns on and a startup sound will be heard. The lamp ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman blinks in orange quickly while the Walkman is turning on. Once the Walkman has turned on, the lamp ( ) lights up in green.
Related Topic Turning the power off Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 76
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Turning the power off Turn off the power when not using your Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 3 seconds. After the beep sound and the voice guidance “Power Off” is heard, the lamp ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman and your Walkman turns off. Hint If there is no operation for an extended period, your Walkman will be turned off automatically.
Related Topic Turning the power on Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 78
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery Charge your Walkman by connecting it to a computer. 1. Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB cradle (supplied) and then attach the right ( ) part of your Walkman to the USB cradle. Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman ( ) and the USB cradle ( ) are in contact with each other. 2. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB.
The lamp ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman lights up in orange while charging the battery. Charging is complete when the lamp ( ) turns green. 3. Disconnect your Walkman from the computer when charging is complete. Hint For information about the time to fully charge the battery, see “Specifications.” Note When you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period of time or when you use it for the first time, your computer may not recognize it.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.” Turn off the power manually. Set all sound quality settings to off.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes on charging the battery The charging time differs depending on the battery usage conditions. 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.
malfunction. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before conducting these operations. Your Walkman may become hot while charging. This is not a malfunction. You cannot operate your Walkman when it is connected to a computer. You cannot operate your Walkman while charging the battery.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print How to place your Walkman on your ears Choose the size of earbud that fits into your left/right ear each. If you find that the earbuds easily come off, try another size that fits into your ears. 1. Check the left ( ) and right ( ) parts of your Walkman. 2. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( seconds to turn on the Walkman. ) side of your Walkman for about 3 3.
If your Walkman does not feel comfortable, replace the earbuds. To use your Walkman for swimming, change the earbuds to Swimming earbuds. Note Fit your Walkman into your ears while the earbuds and your ears are still dry. Make sure to fit your Walkman earbuds into your ears firmly so that water does not get into your ears through a gap between your ears and the headphones. Do not bend the neckband or deform it by applying strong force.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Improving the fit Try the following to fit your Walkman better on your ears. Stabilizing your Walkman with the adjustment band (supplied) You can place your Walkman earbuds more firmly into your ears by using the adjustment band.
Note Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband. If you bend the neckband at the same part repeatedly, it may break. If it breaks, a wire-like metal may project from the covering and you could injure yourself. If the neckband breaks, stop using your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Taking your Walkman off When you take your Walkman off your ears, be sure to follow the instructions and notes below. 1. Gently move your Walkman up and down to take it off your ears. Note Removing the Walkman suddenly when the earbuds are fitted firmly in your ears may cause damage to your ears or eardrums, or the earbuds may remain in your ears.
Related Topic How to place your Walkman on your ears Improving the fit Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 89
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp The OPR lamp ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman indicates the condition of the battery or settings by changing color and blinking patterns. When you turn on your Walkman Starting up (Blinks quickly in orange) Your Walkman is ready to use when the lamp ( ) turns green after blinking in orange.
(Lights up or blinks in green) Current remaining battery power is low and (Blinks in green and orange alternately) Battery is discharged and (Blinks in orange and red alternately) The battery has no charge left. Your Walkman beeps and then becomes inoperable.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman The water resistance specifications(*1) of this Walkman are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX5/8(*2), and the dust proofing specifications of this Walkman are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects” IP6X(*3).
Related Topic Changing the earbuds to Swimming earbuds How the sound becomes muffled while you are swimming If the sound becomes muffled while swimming Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean Notes on charging the battery after swimming Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 93
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to The types of liquid that the water resistant specifications of your Walkman apply to are as follows. Applicable: Fresh water, tap water, perspiration, pool water, salt water Not applicable: Liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, etc.
How the sound becomes muffled while you are swimming If the sound becomes muffled while swimming Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean Notes on charging the battery after swimming Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 95
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Changing the earbuds to Swimming earbuds To enjoy using your Walkman while swimming, change the earbuds to another type/size to fit your ears comfortably and snugly. 1. Select the appropriate Swimming earbuds. The standard-type earbuds are attached when you purchase your Walkman. The standard-type earbud has an open hole ( ). The Swimming earbud has a hole covered with a thin film ( water to get in.
Make sure that the earbuds fit straight on, not at an angle, to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ears.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print How the sound becomes muffled while you are swimming The sound may become muffled in cases like those shown below. When water gets into a gap between your ears and the headphones ( ) and covers the eardrum ( ): You can prevent water penetration by using the most appropriate size of earbuds that fit your ears firmly.
Related Topic Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to About the differences between the two types of earbuds Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 99
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print If the sound becomes muffled while swimming Water inside your ears or headphones may cause the sound to be muffled. Removing water from your ears Remove water from your ears. Removing water from headphones When water gets inside the headphones ( ), remove the earbuds from the headphones and pat the headphones lightly 5 to 10 times on a dry cloth.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to About the differences between the two types of earbuds Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 101
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes while swimming in a pool or the ocean Do not use your Walkman in a crowded place or in circumstances which an inability to hear surrounding sounds would be dangerous. When you use your Walkman in public or private swimming facilities, follow the rules of that facility. The earbuds create a seal in your ear canal.
becomes louder. Adjust the volume so as not to hurt your eardrums. Your Walkman may detach and fall during vigorous exercise, etc. Your Walkman will sink if dropped in water. Notes on Ambient Sound Mode When the Swimming earbuds are attached, ambient sound cannot be heard as well as when Standard-type earbuds are attached. Ambient sounds cannot be heard well after using your Walkman in a pool or the ocean.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes on charging the battery after swimming The USB cradle (supplied) is not water resistant. Before charging the battery, make sure your Walkman is not wet. If there is moisture on your Walkman, wipe it off completely, and leave the Walkman at room temperature to dry until no moisture remains on the Walkman before you start charging. Never use the USB cradle with wet hands or when your Walkman is wet.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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 the USB cable (supplied) to the USB cradle (supplied) and then attach the right ( ) part of your Walkman to the USB cradle. Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman ( ) and of the USB cradle ( ) are in contact with each other. 2. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB.
Note When you connect your Walkman to the USB cradle ( ), dry the terminals of your Walkman ( ) using a soft dry cloth. 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 How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) for about 10 seconds to restart your Walkman. Note Restarting your Walkman will not delete any data or reset any settings.
Related Topic Resetting to the factory settings Formatting memory Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 109
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Check that the playback is paused. 2. While pressing the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman, press and hold the Next button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for about 17 seconds.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Restarting your Walkman Formatting memory Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 111
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. 1. Check that the playback is paused. 2. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for about 17 seconds until the lamp ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman blinks in orange quickly. 3. Release the button ( ). The lamp ( ) lights up in red. 4.
5. Press the button ( ) while the lamp ( ) is lit in green. The lamp ( ) blinks in green quickly while formatting. The lamp ( formatting is completed. ) turns off when 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., including the sample data installed at the factory, and the supplied software installer).
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 1. Download the update program to your computer from the website. 2. Connect your Walkman to your computer and start the update program. 3.
Related Topic Customer support website Connecting to a computer Displaying your Walkman information Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 115
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Displaying your Walkman information Check information such as model name and system software version. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8.1: Select “Desktop” to open “File Explorer.” In the “This PC” list, open “WALKMAN.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Updating the system software of your Walkman Connecting to a computer Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 117
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Install the latest version of Music Center for PC, available on the Internet, on your Windows computer. 2. Import content to Music Center for PC.
Related Topic About Music Center for PC Installing Music Center for PC Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC Importing content on your Windows computer into Music Center for PC Transferring content using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Explorer 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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 2. Drag-and-drop the content on your Mac computer to Content Transfer. The content is transferred to your Walkman.
About Content Transfer Installing Content Transfer 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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 121
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. You can transfer content that you have imported from CDs to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Installing Music Center for PC Music Center for PC is an application for Windows computers. Use the latest version of Music Center for PC. You can use Music Center for PC to perform the following operations. Importing content (such as music) from CDs to a computer. Organizing and managing the content. For example, you can create playlists. Transferring content on a computer to the Walkman.
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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 124
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top 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. Run "ContentTransfer.pkg" and follow the on-screen instructions to install Content Transfer for Mac.
System requirements About Content Transfer Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 127
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Importing and transferring content from media using Music Center for PC Use Music Center for PC to import and transfer content such as music on your Windows computer. This section explains how to import and transfer music from CDs. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to obtain CD information such as song names and artist names automatically. 1. Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2.
Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 129
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Importing content on your Windows computer into Music Center for PC Import content such as music imported to your Windows computer into Music Center for PC. 1. Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2. Launch Music Center for PC. 3. From the left pane on the Music Center for PC screen, select the menu for importing content from a computer.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2. Launch Music Center for PC. 3. Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4. Click in the bottom left of Music Center for PC to open the list of content on the Walkman. 5.
7. Click to transfer. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Note Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 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.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 135
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and then open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8.1: Select “Desktop” to open “File Explorer.” In the “This PC” list, open “WALKMAN.
Select “File Explorer” in the “Start” menu, and then select “WALKMAN” from the left screen. 3. Open the folder to which you want to transfer content. To transfer music files or folders: “MUSIC” folder 4. Drag-and-drop the desired files or folders ( ) to the applicable folder ( ) in “WALKMAN.” 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Select “WALKMAN” in the sidebar of the Finder. 3. Open the folder to which you want to transfer content. To transfer music files or folders: “MUSIC” folder 4. Drag-and-drop the desired files or folders ( “WALKMAN.
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 OPR lamp is blinking. Otherwise, data being transferred or stored on the Walkman may be damaged.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Note Do not rename the following default folders. MUSIC Otherwise, they will not be recognized by your Walkman anymore.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Launch Music Center for PC. 3. Click in the bottom left of Music Center for PC to open the list of content on the Walkman. 4. From the list of content on the Walkman, select the content that you want to delete. 5.
Connecting to a computer Transferring content using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 142
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Start Content Transfer. 3. Click at the right bottom of the screen. 4. Click the icon of the folder (such as “Music”) that contains the content you want to delete. The content list is displayed. 5. Select the content you want to delete.
Related Topic Connecting to a computer Transferring content using Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 144
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Open “WALKMAN” using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7: Select “Start” - “Computer,” and open “WALKMAN.” Windows 8.1: Select “Desktop” to open “File Explorer.” In the “This PC” list, open “WALKMAN.
Note Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as “MUSIC.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Open a folder under “WALKMAN” from the sidebar of the Finder. 3. Open the folder containing the file(s) you want to delete. To delete a music file or a folder that contains music: “MUSIC” folder 4. Select the content you want to delete. 5.
Connecting to a computer Transferring content using the Finder Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 148
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Select the content you want to delete. 4. Click [Delete all selected items]. A window to confirm the deletion of the item is displayed. 5. Select a method to delete the content. 6. Click [Yes].
Deleting content from your Walkman using Music Center for PC Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 150
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. You can also transfer them by drag-and-drop from Windows Explorer. For a Mac computer, you can use Content Transfer to transfer the songs from iTunes, etc.
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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 152
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Playing music Play music transferred to your Walkman. 1. Press the button ( Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman. ) again to pause playback. Hint When playback of the last song is finished, your Walkman automatically restarts playback from the first song and continues in sequential order.
approximately 3 seconds to turn it back on, and then press the button ( ) to start playback music. Depending on the way of transferring songs to your Walkman, songs might be played in different order from the song order on your computer. When you specify a song order other than that on your Walkman, edit the playlists with a function of Music Center for PC or iTunes, and then transfer them to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives) The voice guidance “Check the volume level” is meant to protect your ears when you turn the volume up to a level that is harmful for your ears for the first time. You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button. Note You can turn up the volume after canceling the alarm and warning.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL + and - button. The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps: from 0 to 30. “10” is set by default. 1. Adjust the volume with the button ( or ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman. Hint There is a tactile dot on the button ( ). Note If you turn off your Walkman with the volume set to “0,” the volume will be automatically set to “1” when you start playback next time.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Limiting the volume Playing music Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 158
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Skipping to the previous/next song Skip to the previous/next song. 1. Press the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( skip to the previous/next song. The previous (or current) or next song starts. ) side of your Walkman to Hint Press and hold the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman to fast-forward or fast-rewind the song during playback.
Related Topic Playing music Skipping to the previous/next folder/playlist/album Fast-forwarding/fast-rewinding the current song Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 160
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Fast-forwarding/fast-rewinding the current song Fast-forward or fast-rewind the current song. 1. Press and hold the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman to fast-forward or fast-rewind the song during playback. Hint When fast-rewinding/fast-forwarding reaches the beginning/end of a song, your Walkman will continue fast-rewinding/fast-forwarding the previous or next song.
last/first song in the previous or next folder/album/playlist.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Skipping to the previous/next folder/playlist/album Skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder/playlist/album quickly. To select playlists, create playlists using software such as Music Center for PC and transfer them to your Walkman. 1. Press the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman twice in rapid sequence (double-click).
folder/playlist/album, the voice guidance “Next folder,” “Next playlist,” or “Next album” are heard. When skipping to the previous folder/playlist/album, the voice guidance “Previous folder,” “Previous playlist,” or “Previous album” are heard.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Shuffle playback Set the playback mode to shuffle and play all the songs on your Walkman in random order. 1. Press the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman repeatedly. Each time you press the button ( ), the voice guidance is heard and the playback mode changes in the order of Normal, Repeat, Shuffle, and Normal. To switch to the next playback mode, wait until the voice guidance ends.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing music Repeat playback Changing the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 166
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Repeat playback Play songs repeatedly. The playback range of songs can be changed. 1. Press the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman repeatedly. Each time you press the button ( ), the voice guidance is heard and the playback mode changes in the order of Normal, Repeat, Shuffle, and Normal. To switch to the next playback mode, wait until the voice guidance ends.
Related Topic Playing music Shuffle playback Changing the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play Repeatedly playing the current song Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 168
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Repeatedly playing the current song Play the current song repeatedly. 1. Double-click the button ( ) on the left ( repeatedly play the current song. ) side of your Walkman during playback to Hint To cancel the single track repeat mode, double-click the button ( playback. ) again during Note During single track repeat playback, you cannot change the playback range (by folder, by album, etc.).
Go to Page Top Related Topic Repeat playback Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 170
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Changing the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play You can change the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play. The Walkman is set to play songs by folder as a default. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for longer than 3 seconds repeatedly. Each time you press and hold the button ( ), the playback order changes as follows and voice guidance is heard.
a desired order created by using software such as Music Center for PC or Content Transfer. If there is no playlist in the memory, you cannot select this mode. Album Mode Plays songs in the order set in albums. Albums are groups of songs organized based on album information.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. If you used the Finder on a Mac to transfer the songs, use the Finder on a Mac to delete the songs. Hint Sample music is pre-installed on your Walkman. If you want to delete it, use the software.
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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 174
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Moderating the differences in volume level between songs You can moderate the volume between songs to minimize the differences in volume level (Dynamic Normalizer). You can use this setting to prevent the volume of certain songs from being too high or too low when shuffling songs from multiple albums with different recording levels. 1. Check that the playback is paused. 2.
Normalizer is set to off, the lamp ( ) blinks in orange twice.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 1. Check that the playback is paused. 2.
To return the AVLS setting to off, repeat this step. When AVLS is set to off, the lamp ( ) blinks in orange twice.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print What is Ambient Sound Mode? Ambient Sound Mode uses the microphones built into the left and right sides of your Walkman to allow you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. Pay attention to the sounds around you to enjoy listening to music safely. Note Ambient Sound Mode allows you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones.
1. Press the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman to turn on Ambient Sound Mode. You will be able to hear voice guidance and it will be easier to hear ambient sounds. Note When the Swimming earbuds are attached, ambient sound cannot be heard as well as when Standard-type earbuds are attached. Ambient sound cannot be heard well after using your Walkman in a pool or the ocean. Repeatedly pat the parts around the buttons of your Walkman softly against a dry cloth about 30 times.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Selecting an Ambient Sound Mode You can select different Ambient Sound Modes based on your surrounding environment. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for approximately 3 seconds while Ambient Sound Mode is on. Each press of the button changes the Ambient Sound Mode in the order of Mode A → Mode B → Mode C. Ambient sounds will be heard most softly in Mode A and most loudly in Mode C.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes on handling your Walkman Warning Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of your Walkman with metallic objects. Do not put any foreign object in the Walkman. Doing so 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.
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. If the liquid gets onto your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. Failure to do so may cause burns or injury. Consult a doctor if you are burned or injured by the liquid from the battery. Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
If tanning oil or sunscreen gets onto your Walkman, wash it off using lukewarm water. Otherwise, it may cause discoloration or damage such as cracks to occur. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Notes on the software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it, in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Maintenance of your Walkman Clean your Walkman with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Should your Walkman become excessively dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent solution. 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.
3. Remove the earbuds from your Walkman, and then wash them by hand using a mild detergent solution. After washing the earbuds, dry them well. 4. Rinse the terminals ( ) and mesh sheet ( ) of your Walkman with gentle running tap water. If the terminals and mesh sheet are not clean, wet a soft brush such as a toothbrush with water and clean them. 5. Wipe the moisture off the terminals and surface of your Walkman using a soft dry cloth. 6. Pat the headphones softly against a dry cloth.
this about 30 times. 8. Place a dry cloth under the headphones and leave them at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours. Note Do not apply strong force to the mesh sheet. Doing so may damage the mesh sheet. Do not rub foreign substances on the mesh sheet. Doing so may push them into the headphones.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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/ For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.
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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Specifications Interface USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Charging Time USB-based charging Approx. 1.5 hours Quick charge Approx. 3 minutes charge enables up to approx. 60 minutes playback. Operating temperature -5 °C to 45 °C (23 ºF to 113 ºF) Mass Approx. 32 g (1.2 oz) Water resistance/dust proofing IP65/IP68 (IEC 60529) or equivalent* *with Swimming earbuds attached Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) NW-WS413: 4 GB NW-WS414: 8 GB (*1) Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Battery life The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Battery life (continuous playback) Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with “Settings for battery life measurement” as shown below. Music MP3 128 kbps: Ambient Sound Mode ON: Approx. 8 hours Ambient Sound Mode OFF: Approx.
Settings for battery life measurement Music Settings Dynamic Normalizer (*1): OFF (default setting: OFF) (*1) The [On] setting shortens the battery life about 20 % compared with the [Off] setting.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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-WS413 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 880 songs Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 75 songs NW-WS414 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 1,850 songs Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 170 songs Time NW-WS413 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 58 hr. 00 min. Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 5 hr. 00 min.
MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 120 hr. 00 min. Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 11 hr. 00 min.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Supported formats Music (Music player) Audio Formats MP3 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 File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency (*1) : 44.
AAC (*3) 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 (*1) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. (*2) Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back. (*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. (*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Contents List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman. Walkman (1) Earbuds (1 set) Swimming Earbuds (1 set) USB Cradle (1) USB Cable (1) Adjustment band (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual Read Before Using your Walkman in a Pool or the Ocean Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About the differences between the two types of earbuds Changing the earbuds Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 204
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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. Check the topic on the issue in “Q&A.” 2.
6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note Data will not be deleted, nor will any settings be changed by restarting.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Therefore, it will take more than 1 minute until the Walkman becomes operable again after you disconnect the Walkman from your computer. During this time, continuous beep sounds will be heard.
Parts and controls Charging the battery Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 208
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Your Walkman does not work properly. Your Walkman may not work properly if the USB device (e.g. computer) to which it is connected is turned on or off without disconnecting the Walkman. Press and hold the button for about 10 seconds to restart your Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on your Walkman, or the Walkman was washed in the washing machine. 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.
Water resistant and dust proofing performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 212
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The earbuds supplied with the headphones are missing. If you lose or break the earbuds supplied with your headphones, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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. If the Walkman is inside a case, you need to remove it from the case to find the name.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The voice guidance “Check the volume level” is heard. The voice guidance “Check the volume level” is meant to protect your ears when you turn the volume up to a level that is harmful for your ears for the first time. You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button. You can turn up the volume after canceling the alarm and warning.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print There is no sound. Check that the volume level is not set to zero. If the problem still persists after performing the remedies above, press and hold the button for about 10 seconds to restart your Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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.
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 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 220
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Volume cannot be turned up, or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up. If the AVLS (Volume Limit) setting is activated, deactivate it.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Sound is interrupted or skips. 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print You cannot charge your Walkman. Charge the battery within the ambient temperature range of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF). You need to turn the computer power on in order to charge your Walkman. Check whether the computer is in standby (sleep) or hibernation status. Check that the USB connection to the computer is made properly. There may be bad electrical contact in the connector.
Related Topic Charging the battery System requirements Restarting your Walkman Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 224
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print How long is the life of the built-in rechargeable battery? This will differ depending on the environment where your Walkman is used, but on average the built-in rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 500 times. The battery life becomes shorter and capacity is reduced as a result of the number of times it is recharged or used, and the environment in which it is used.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The battery life is short. If your Walkman is used in an environment where the temperature is below -5 °C (23 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.
Extending the battery life Customer support website Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 228
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print How long is the standard battery duration? For details on the battery duration, see “Battery life.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print How long does it take to charge the battery? For details on the charging time, see “Specifications.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Check that the computer recognizes the Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about 10 minutes.
Connecting to a computer Restarting your Walkman Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 232
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. There may not be enough free space on the hard drive.
System requirements Installing Music Center for PC Installing Content Transfer Go to Page Top 4-580-541-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 234
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Use the installer to re-install the software. The imported data will remain untouched.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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. Connect directly to the USB connector on your computer. The version of the installed Music Center for PC may not be the latest. Install the latest version via the Internet.
Doing so may cause the content to be corrupted. You may be attempting to transfer a file that is not in playable format. See “Supported formats.” Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity accumulated in the computer. This happens to protect data. Disconnect your Walkman, and then reconnect it. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer Installing Music Center for PC Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 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 and hold the (Power) button for longer than 10 seconds to restart the Walkman. The data hierarchy levels of the content such as music transferred by drag-and-drop may not be correct.
(formatted) the Walkman using the Mac Finder, initialize (format) it again using the Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set. If the playback range is set to Folder, change the playback range setting to Album.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Songs are only played within a limited range such as within one album. The playback mode is set to Repeat. Change the playback mode to Normal. You can select the previous or next folder/playlist/album.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Sound becomes muffled when using your Walkman in water, such as when swimming. The headphone sections are not watertight, so the sound quality of your Walkman may deteriorate if water gets inside the headphones. If water gets in the headphones, remove the water and dry well before using again. Before swimming, attach the appropriate earbuds to prevent water from getting inside the headphones.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print You dropped your Walkman in water. The headphone sections are not watertight, so the sound quality of your Walkman may deteriorate if water gets inside the headphones. If water gets in the headphones, remove the water and dry well before using again.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The headphones are not firmly seated on your ears. Place the headphone sections into your ears, and then adjust your Walkman so that it feels comfortable.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The neckband part does not fit. Attach the adjustment band (supplied) to the neckband part, and then place your Walkman on your ears.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print The earbuds do not fit. Try earbuds of a different size.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NW-WS413/WS414 Back Back to Top Print Your Walkman gets warm. 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.
