Help Guide Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Troubleshooting Q&A List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
Table Of Contents NWZ-WS613/WS615 Help Guide....................................................................................................i Getting Started...............................................................................................................................1 Customer registration website................................................................................................58 Before Use....................................................................................
Specifications.......................................................................................................................185 Battery life.............................................................................................................................188 Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)..................................................189 Supported formats..............................................................................................................
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Enjoying Using Your Walkman Parts and Controls Power/Charging 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 1
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Basic Operations How to Place Your Walkman on Your Ears LED Lamp Using Your Walkman while Swimming Using Supplied Remote Commander Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Initializing/Updating 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 2
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Transferring Content Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman Installing Media Go Installing Content Transfer Importing Content to the Software Transferring Content to Your Walkman Deleting Content from Your Walkman Operating with Media Go 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 3
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Music Playing Music Deleting Songs 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 4
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting with a Smartphone Connecting with One Touch (NFC) Connecting with a Smartphone via Bluetooth Connection Notes on the Bluetooth Function 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 5
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using with a Smartphone Playing Music Stored on a Smartphone Answering Incoming Call to a Smartphone Selecting the Sound Source between your Walkman and a Smartphone Operating Your Walkman Using a Smartphone (SongPal) 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 6
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Announcement Precautions Customer Support Website 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 7
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Specifications Specifications 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 8
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 9
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Q&A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Playing/Deleting Content Water Resistant Performance Fitting Connection to the Smartphone Remote Commander Other 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 10
Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 How to store your Walkman in the carrying holder Power/Charging Turning the power on Tu
Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to 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 Notes on charging the battery after swimming Using Supplied Remote Commander Parts and controls of the Remote Commander Using the Remote Commander Replacing the battery of the Remote Commander Notes on using the Remote Commander Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Connecting t
Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Media Go 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 Media Go Deleting content imported to Media Go Music Playing Music Preparing music Playing music Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives
Notes on the Bluetooth function Using with a Smartphone Playing Music Stored on a Smartphone Playing music on a smartphone Answering Incoming Call to a Smartphone Answering/hanging up a call Rejecting an incoming call Volume for calls on smartphones Selecting the Sound Source between your Walkman and a Smartphone Selecting the sound source Using “Sound Mix” Operating Your Walkman Using a Smartphone (SongPal) What is SongPal? Installing SongPal on a smartphone Using SongPal Home screen of SongPal Drawer
Help Guide List of Topics Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Your Walkman is not recognized by Media Go. Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Only a small amount of content such as music can be transferred to your Walkman. Playing/Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Songs are not played back in the expected order. Water Resistant Performance Sound becomes muffled when using your Walkman in water, such as when swimming.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Confirming the Bluetooth status by the Bluetooth lamp The Bluetooth lamp indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection by changing color and blinking speed.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using Your Walkman while Swimming Water resistant performance of this Walkman This section explains the water resistant 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using Supplied Remote Commander Parts and controls of the Remote Commander This section explains the functions of buttons and other parts of the Remote Commander (supplied). Using the Remote Commander Use the Remote Commander (supplied) to operate your Walkman wirelessly. Replacing the battery of the Remote Commander This section explains how to replace the battery of the Remote Commander (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Initializing/Updating Resetting your Walkman Reset 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman Preparing content using a Windows computer Installing Media Go (built into the memory of your Walkman) enables you to import CDs, download and manage content from online music services, and transfer them to the Walkman. Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing Content Transfer (built into the memory of your Walkman) enables you to transfer content to the Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Installing Media Go About Media Go Media Go is software that allows you to import various content to your Windows computer, manage the content and transfer it to your Walkman. Installing Media Go Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer and install Media Go.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Importing Content to the Software Importing content from media using Media Go This section explains how to import music from CDs by using Media Go. Importing content on your Windows computer into Media Go You can organize a wide range of content such as music, photos and videos that you have already imported to your Windows computer using other software together using Media Go.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Media Go Use Media Go to transfer content or playlists that are also managed on your computer to your Walkman. Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Use Media Go to transfer content or playlists on your computer or managed with iTunes to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Media Go Use Media Go 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Operating with Media Go Deleting content imported to Media Go Use Media Go to delete content imported to Media Go.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Deleting Songs Deleting songs Delete songs transferred to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting with One Touch (NFC) What is the NFC function? This function enables easy data communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags, simply by touching the devices together. Requirements for smartphones connecting with your Walkman by one touch (NFC) Requirements for a smartphone to be connected with your Walkman by the NFC function are shown.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting with a Smartphone via Bluetooth Connection What is the Bluetooth function? The Bluetooth function is based on short-range wireless technology used in devices such as headphones and mini stereo music systems to connect digital devices. Turning the Bluetooth function on/off Turn on the Bluetooth function when connecting your Walkman with a smartphone.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Notes on the Bluetooth Function Notes on the Bluetooth function This section contains notes for using Bluetooth connections.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Playing Music Stored on a Smartphone Playing music on a smartphone Play music stored on your smartphone.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Answering Incoming Call to a Smartphone Answering/hanging up a call You can answer and hang up a phone call to your smartphone that is connected to your Walkman via the active Bluetooth connection. Rejecting an incoming call When your Walkman is connected to your smartphone, you can reject an incoming call with the Walkman. Volume for calls on smartphones The volume for music and the volume for calls are independent from each other.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Selecting the Sound Source between your Walkman and a Smartphone Selecting the sound source When your Walkman is connected to a Bluetooth audio device, you can select the sound source setting from between Walkman Mode and Headphones Mode. Using “Sound Mix” When your Walkman is in Walkman Mode, “Sound Mix” allows you to listen to sound from smartphone applications and the Walkman at the same time.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Operating Your Walkman Using a Smartphone (SongPal) What is SongPal? SongPal allows you to control your Walkman from your smartphone. Installing SongPal on a smartphone Download and install SongPal on your smartphone or iPhone to control your Walkman. Using SongPal Use SongPal to control your Walkman from your smartphone. Home screen of SongPal This section explains how to view the Home screen of SongPal.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Specifications Specifications Details on the Walkman specifications (size, 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 Media Go. Content such as music cannot be transferred from the computer to your Walkman. Only a small amount of content such as music can be transferred to your Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Playing/Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. Content such as music suddenly stops during playback. Songs are not played back in the expected order.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connection to the Smartphone Pairing cannot be done. You cannot connect via the Bluetooth function. The screen to enter the passkey appears when pairing with a smartphone. Sound skips or noise is generated during a Bluetooth connection. You cannot connect with one touch (NFC). You cannot hear sound from the connected smartphone. You cannot take incoming calls properly.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Remote Commander You cannot operate your Walkman by the Remote Commander.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Other Your Walkman gets warm.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 “Quick Start Guide,” also contain important information for you. For information about the customer support website, see “Customer support website.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Walkman instruction manuals The operations of this Walkman are explained in the following instruction manuals. Quick Start Guide (paper) Describes the basic operating instructions (provided only in some languages). Help Guide You are currently viewing the Help Guide. This contains information such as explanations of Walkman operations and software. Important Information Contains information on trademark rights, laws, and regulations.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Installing Media Go Importing content from media using Media Go Transferring content using Media Go Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Installing Content Transfer Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using Explorer Transferring content using the Finder Turning the power on Playing music 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 62
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Neckband 3. Earbud 4. Headphone section 5. Bluetooth lamp 6. (Bluetooth) button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
12. OPR (Operation) lamp 13. (Power) button Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn your Walkman on or off. 14. (Previous) button Press to skip to the previous song. Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the previous folder. 15. (Next) button Press to skip to the next song. Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the next folder. 16.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Swimming earbuds: Employing a structure that prevents water penetration inside the headphones, Swimming earbuds allow you to enjoy music more comfortably while swimming.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Related Topic Changing the earbuds to Swimming earbuds 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 68
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 How to store your Walkman in the carrying holder Whenever carrying or when not using your Walkman, store your Walkman in the carrying holder (supplied). 1. Turn off your Walkman. 2. Attach your Walkman to the carrying holder firmly. 3. Rotate your Walkman inward toward the carrying holder until the Walkman sets in place.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( blinks in orange quickly while the Walkman is turned on. ) side of your Walkman Hint If there is no operation for an extended period, the lamp ( ) turns off and your Walkman will be turned off automatically.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( Walkman and your Walkman turns off. ) side of your Hint If there is no operation for an extended period, your Walkman will be turned off automatically.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Charging the battery Charge your Walkman by connecting it to a computer. 1. Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle in the order of the left ( ) part first, then the right ( ) part. 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.
time, your computer may not recognize it. The Walkman should start operating normally again after charging for about 10 minutes. Dry and clean the terminals of your Walkman using a soft dry cloth, if the terminals are wet or dirty. 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( 2. Press and hold the button ( ) parts of your Walkman. ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for about 3 seconds to turn on the Walkman. 3. Hang the neckband over the top of your ears and behind your head. 4.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
How to place your Walkman on your ears Taking your Walkman off 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 78
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Confirming the Walkman status by the OPR lamp The OPR lamp ( ) on the right ( color and blinking patterns. ) side of your Walkman indicates the condition of the battery or settings by changing When you turn on your Walkman Starting up (Lights up in green, blinks in orange and then stays lit in green) Your Walkman is ready to use when the lamp ( ) turns green after blinking in orange.
While connected to a computer Battery is being charged (Lights up in orange) Battery has been fully charged (Goes out) Accessing the Walkman via a USB connection, such as when data is being transferred (Blinks in orange quickly) You are trying to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside the range of 5 ºC (41 ºF) to 35 ºC (95 ºF) (Blinks in red twice) Related Topic Confirming the Bluetooth status by the Bluetooth lamp 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 81
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Confirming the Bluetooth status by the Bluetooth lamp The Bluetooth lamp ( ) on the left ( changing color and blinking speed. ) side of your Walkman indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection by Bluetooth function turned on (Blinks in blue twice) Pairing in progress and (Blinks in blue and red quickly alternately) Your Walkman is in the process of pairing with a Bluetooth device.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Water resistant performance of this Walkman The water resistant specifications (*1) of this Walkman are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX5/8 (*2), which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water. If you use your Walkman in a swimming pool, do not exceed a depth of 2 meters (6.5 feet) while wearing it.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 Not applicable: Liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, salt water, etc.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( ) to make it difficult for water to get in. 2.
Related Topic Water resistant performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to About the differences between the two types of earbuds 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 86
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( 5 to 10 times on a dry cloth.
Related Topic Water resistant performance of this Walkman Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to About the differences between the two types of earbuds 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 89
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Notes while swimming Do not use your Walkman in places where an inability to hear surrounding sound would be dangerous. When you use your Walkman in public or private swimming facilities, follow the rules of that facility. Do not use your Walkman while swimming in a river or in the ocean. Your Walkman cannot be connected to your smartphone. You cannot use the Remote Commander (supplied). The earbuds (supplied) seal your ears.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Parts and controls of the Remote Commander This section explains the functions of buttons and other parts of the Remote Commander (supplied). 1. VOL (Volume) +/- button Press to adjust the music playback, ringtone, and call volumes. 2. / / button (*1) Press to start/pause playback or to answer/hang up a call. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the Remote Commander or to reject an incoming call. 3. Lamp (blue/red) 4.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using the Remote Commander The Remote Commander (supplied) allows you to operate your Walkman wirelessly. The Remote Commander and the Walkman are already paired at the factory, so just turn them on and they are ready to use without pairing. The power of your Walkman has to be turned on before performing the procedures below. 1. Put the Remote Commander on your finger.
Hint The Remote Commander is automatically turned off when your Walkman is turned off. The Remote Commander is automatically turned off if you do not operate it for more than 2 hours. If the remaining battery power is low, the lamp ( ) color changes to red. You cannot turn on or off your Walkman by the Remote Commander. To delete pairing information, press and hold the buttons ( and ) for about 10 seconds.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Replacing the battery of the Remote Commander Replace the battery of the Remote Commander (supplied) when the lamp color changes to red. Be sure to use a CR1620 Lithium Coin Cell Battery only. When you open the battery cover, the waterproof performance may be impaired by dust, etc. To maintain waterproof performance, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for replacement of the battery (at extra cost). 1.
Note Do not lose the cover ( ) and screws ( ). The battery supplied at the time of purchase may have a shorter battery life as it is installed at the factory to check the performance.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Notes on using the Remote Commander The water resistant specifications of this Remote Commander (supplied) are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX5 (*1), which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water. You cannot use the Remote Commander in a swimming pool. You cannot use the Remote Commander when it is wet. The antenna (aerial) is built into the Remote Commander.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting to a computer Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or transfer data. 1. Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle in the order of the left ( ) part first, then the right ( ) part. 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.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the computer via USB.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Resetting your Walkman Try resetting your Walkman if operations become unstable. Before resetting 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 the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman with a pen or a paper clip, etc. to reset your Walkman. Note Resetting your Walkman will not delete any data or reset any settings.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Resetting to the factory settings Your Walkman can be reset to the default settings. Resetting the Walkman will not delete content such as music. If you reset your Walkman, the pairing information of the Remote Commander and the other Bluetooth devices is deleted. 1. Check that the playback is paused and the Bluetooth function is turned off. 2.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory. 1. Check that the playback is paused and the Bluetooth function is turned off. 2. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for about 15 seconds until the lamp ( the right ( ) side of your Walkman blinks in orange quickly. ) on 3. Release the button ( ). The lamp ( ) lights up in red. 4. Press the Previous/Next button ( lights up in red.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Displaying your Walkman information Check information such as model name, memory capacity, and system software version. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Open the “WALKMAN” folder using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and open the “WALKMAN” folder. Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Preparing content using a Windows computer Installing Media Go (built into the memory of your Walkman) enables you to import CDs, download and manage content from online music services, and transfer them to the Walkman. 1. Install Media Go (built into the memory of your Walkman) on your Windows computer. 2. Import content to Media Go. You can import music, photos or videos on media or your Windows computer to Media Go. 3.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing Content Transfer (built into the memory of your Walkman) enables you to transfer content to the Walkman. 1. Install Content Transfer (built into the memory of your Walkman) on your Mac computer. 2. Drag-and-drop the content on your Mac computer to Content Transfer. The content is transferred to your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. You can transfer content that you have imported from CDs or downloaded from online music services to your Walkman. If you have already managed content such as music with iTunes, etc.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Installing Media Go Install Media Go to your Windows computer. 1. Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer via USB. 2. Open the “WALKMAN” folder using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and open the “WALKMAN” folder. Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.” In the “Computer” list, open the “WALKMAN” folder. Windows 8.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 About Content Transfer Content Transfer is software for your Mac computer that allows you to transfer content such as music, photos or videos 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Installing Content Transfer Install Content Transfer to your Mac computer. 1. Connect your Walkman to your Mac computer via USB. 2. Select “WALKMAN” in the sidebar of the Finder. 3. Double-click the “FOR_MAC” folder. 4. Double-click “ContentTransfer.pkg.” The installer starts. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Content Transfer. is displayed in the Dock when the installation is completed. Click to start Content Transfer.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Importing content from media using Media Go Use Media Go to import content such as music on your Windows computer. This section explains how to import music from CDs. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to obtain CD information such as song names and artist names automatically. 1. Start up Media Go and insert an audio CD into the CD drive of your Windows computer. Media Go detects the CD and displays a window for CD information.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Importing content on your Windows computer into Media Go Import content such as music imported to your Windows computer into Media Go. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Importing podcasts into Media Go Media Go has a wide range of podcast functions on Windows, and you can use Media Go to manage your podcast subscriptions. The podcast directory is also convenient for finding the latest content or content you are interested in. For details on importing podcasts, refer to the help of Media Go.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Transferring content using Media Go Transfer content such as music or playlists managed with Media Go on your computer to your Walkman. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 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)” ( ).
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Media Go supports transfer of data from iTunes to your Walkman. Transfer content such as music or playlists managed with iTunes on your computer to the Walkman. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB, and then start Media Go. 2. Start iTunes. 3.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 the “WALKMAN” folder using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” – “Computer,” and then open the “WALKMAN” folder. Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 ( ) to the applicable folder ( ) in the “WALKMAN” folder.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 Deleting content from your Walkman using Media Go You can use Media Go to delete content stored on your Walkman. 1. Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2. Start Media Go. 3. Double-click “WALKMAN (model name)” and select the type of content you want to delete. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. 6. Click “Delete.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 the “WALKMAN” folder using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. Windows 7 or earlier: Select “Start” - “Computer,” and open the “WALKMAN” folder. Windows 8: Select “Desktop” from the “Start screen” to open “File Explorer.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Delete the content.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Deleting content imported to Media Go You can delete content imported to Media Go. 1. Start Media Go. 2. Select the type of content you want to delete from “Library.” The content list is displayed. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Preparing music You need to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman in order to listen to music on the Walkman. After importing songs from a CD or your computer to Media Go, use Media Go to transfer them 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. You can also transfer them by drag-and-drop from the Mac Finder.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL + and - button. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Skipping to the previous/next song Skip to the previous/next song. 1. Press the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( The previous (or current) or next song starts. ) side of your Walkman to skip to the previous/next song.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Skipping to the previous/next folder/playlist/album Skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder/playlist/album quickly. 1. Press and hold the Previous/Next button ( or ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the previous/next folder/playlist/album. Skips to the beginning of the previous/next folder/playlist/album.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Shuffle playback Play songs in random order. 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. Note You cannot change the playback mode when you listen to music on the other Bluetooth audio device in Headphones Mode.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Note You cannot change the playback mode when you listen to music on the other Bluetooth audio device in Headphones Mode.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Changing the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play You can change the playback order to Folder Play/Playlist Play/Album Play. Default setting is for all songs to be played. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman repeatedly. Each time you press and hold the button ( ), the playback order changes as follows and voice guidance is heard. Folder (Normal) Plays songs in the order set in folders.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 and the Bluetooth function is turned off. 2.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 What is the NFC function? This function is for close-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. You can perform easy data communication simply by touching the devices together in the marked spot.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Requirements for smartphones connecting with your Walkman by one touch (NFC) To connect with your Walkman by the NFC function, the system requirements of the smartphone are as follows. NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later installed (excluding Android 3.X) Hint If your smartphone is not NFC-compatible, connect with your Walkman using the Bluetooth function. Note If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 About “NFC Easy Connect” The “NFC Easy Connect” app allows your smartphone to connect easily with the NFC-compatible devices manufactured by Sony. To find out more about the functions, search for “NFC Easy Connect” and download the free app. The app may not be available in some countries and/or regions.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Installing the “NFC Easy Connect” app on an Android smartphone Download and install the “NFC Easy Connect” app on your Android smartphone. 1. Search for “NFC Easy Connect” at Google Play™ Store. The app may not be downloadable in some countries/regions. 2. Install the “NFC Easy Connect” app on the smartphone by following the on-screen instructions. 3. Start the “NFC Easy Connect” app on the smartphone. Make sure that the app screen is displayed.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting with a smartphone by the NFC function Simply touch your NFC-compatible smartphone to your Walkman to automatically turn on the power of the Walkman, pair the Walkman and the smartphone, and make a Bluetooth connection. 1. Make sure that your smartphone has the NFC function. 2. Activate the NFC function on your smartphone. 3. Touch the mark of your smartphone ( ) to the mark on the right ( ) side of your Walkman ( ).
Hint If your smartphone is in a case, the connection may not be made with one touch. Remove the case. If you have installed the “NFC Easy Connect” app on your smartphone, make sure that the screen of this app is displayed on the smartphone. The smartphone operations mentioned above are examples. Refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone for details. The procedure to tap the confirmation screen on your smartphone is required only the first time you make a onetouch connection.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Disconnecting with the smartphone by the NFC function Disconnect the connection between your Walkman and the smartphone by one touch. 1. Turn on the NFC function of your smartphone. 2. Touch your smartphone ( ) to the mark on the right ( ) side of your Walkman ( ). Keep touching the devices together until messages appear on the screen of the smartphone.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 What is the Bluetooth function? The Bluetooth function enables wireless data transfer between devices that support Bluetooth wireless technology. You can transfer data between these devices at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area. You do not need to use a cable for connection, since the Bluetooth function uses wireless technology, nor is it necessary for the devices to face one another, as is the case with infrared technology.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Turning the Bluetooth function on/off Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Walkman and the smartphone when you pair them or connect the paired smartphone with the Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth function on. To turn off the Bluetooth function, press the button ( ) again for 2 seconds.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone When you connect your Walkman and smartphone for the first time, you need to pair them. Once pairing is successfully completed, future connections between them can be made with simple operations. 1. Check that your Walkman is turned on and the Bluetooth function is turned off.
Depending on the smartphone you use, the search may be started automatically. 5. Tap the model name of your Walkman. If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Pass code,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.” Your Walkman and the smartphone are paired to each other and a connection is made. Hint If your smartphone has an NFC function, pairing and connection can be made with one touch.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Connecting with a paired smartphone Connect a paired smartphone and your Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn on the Bluetooth function. When the last paired smartphone is connected, a beep is heard and the lamp ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman blinks twice every 5 seconds.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Pairing and connecting with an iPhone When you connect your Walkman and iPhone for the first time, you need to pair them. Once pairing is successfully completed, future connections between them can be made with simple operations. 1. Check that your Walkman is turned on and the Bluetooth function is not turned on. If the Bluetooth function is turned on, press the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn off. 2.
If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Pass code,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.” Your Walkman and the iPhone are paired to each other and a connection is made. Note Once pairing is successfully completed, you do not have to pair the devices again for future connections between them. Operations on the iPhone mentioned above are examples. Refer to the operating instructions of your iPhone for details.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Setting wireless playback quality You can set whether to prioritize the sound quality or the stability of the connection. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 3 seconds to turn the Walkman off. 2. To change the sound quality setting, press and hold the button ( ) while pressing the button ( ) side of your Walkman for 5 seconds until the Walkman turns on.
Note Changing the wireless playback quality setting of your Walkman may not have any effect depending on the settings of the smartphone.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Notes on the Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology allows connection at a distance of up to about 10 meters. However, the effective range may vary depending on obstructions (people, metals, walls, etc.) or signal status. The Bluetooth antenna (aerial) is built into your Walkman and the Remote Commander.
Bluetooth devices you connect to must conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG and be certified. Even if the connected device conforms to the above-mentioned Bluetooth standard, some devices may not be connected or work correctly depending on the features or specifications of the device. Depending on the device to be connected, the Bluetooth connection may take some time to be established.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Playing music on a smartphone Play music on your smartphone that is connected to your Walkman via a Bluetooth connection. 1. Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 3 seconds to turn on your Walkman. 2. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth function on.
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Answering/hanging up a call You can answer and hang up a phone call to your smartphone that is connected to your Walkman via a Bluetooth connection. 1. Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman to answer a call. 2. Press the button ( ) to hang up the call. Hint To reject an incoming call, press and hold the button ( ) for 2 seconds while receiving a call. If you answer a call during music playback, playback is paused.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Rejecting an incoming call When your Walkman is connected to your smartphone, you can reject an incoming call with the Walkman. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds while receiving a call. Hint If you answer a call during music playback, playback is paused. Playback is resumed when you hang up the call.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Volume for calls on smartphones The volume for music and the volume for calls are independent from each other. You can adjust the volume for calls during an incoming call or while talking on the phone. When you hang up the call, the volume returns to the level that was previously set for music. The volume for calls is also kept to a moderate level if the AVLS is on.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Selecting the sound source When your Walkman is connected to a Bluetooth audio device, you can select the sound source setting from between Walkman Mode and Headphones Mode. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( “Headphones Mode” is heard. ) side of your Walkman until the voice guidance “Walkman Mode” or Walkman Mode Play back music on your Walkman. Headphones Mode Listen to music on a Bluetooth audio device with your Walkman.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using “Sound Mix” When your Walkman is in Walkman Mode, “Sound Mix” allows you to listen to sound from smartphone applications and the Walkman at the same time. 1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman and the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of the Walkman until the voice guidance “Mix On” is heard.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 What is SongPal? SongPal is an application for controlling the audio devices manufactured by Sony that are compatible with SongPal from your smartphone. SongPal allows you to select music and start playback on your Walkman, or change various settings of the Walkman such as the playback mode or sound settings. For details on SongPal, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Installing SongPal on a smartphone Download and install SongPal (version 2.0 or later) on your Android smartphone or iPhone to control your Walkman. 1. Search for “SongPal” at Google Play Store or App Store. The app may not be downloadable in some countries/regions. 2. Install SongPal on your smartphone by following the on-screen instructions.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Using SongPal Use SongPal to control your Walkman from your smartphone. 1. Connect your Walkman to your smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. 2. On your smartphone, tap and start SongPal. The Home screen of SongPal is displayed on your smartphone. Hint If the Home screen of SongPal is not displayed, flick the left end of the screen to the right and tap "Device Settings" "Walkman (model name)" from Drawer of SongPal.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Home screen of SongPal The following items are displayed on the Home screen of SongPal. 1. Home screen Displays the functions of the selected device, music services, etc., allowing you to select an item by tapping. Shortcuts to the applications installed on your smartphone can also be placed on the Home screen.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Drawer of SongPal The following items are displayed in Drawer of SongPal. You can display Drawer of SongPal by flicking right on any SongPal screens. 1. Connected devices Allows you to select a device that is compatible with SongPal. 2. Settings of the connected audio devices Displays various sound settings, network settings, etc. Note The screen shown above is an example, and may differ from the actual screen.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Playing music on your Walkman by SongPal Use SongPal to play music on your Walkman using your smartphone. 1. From the Home screen of SongPal, select “Music.” Depending on the smartphone you use, the “WALKMAN” functions may be displayed on the Home screen. Select “Music” to operate the Walkman. 2. Select the desired search method (“Folder,” “Playlists,” or “Album”) and items until the desired song is displayed. 3.
Note The selected search method is kept even after the Bluetooth connection to your smartphone is disconnected. The cover art images displayed on the SongPal screen are obtained from online services and may differ from the actual cover art.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Changing the playback mode of your Walkman from SongPal Use SongPal to change the playback mode of your Walkman from your smartphone. 1. Tap the playback mode indication on the playback screen. 2. Select the desired playback mode. Note The selected playback mode is kept even after the Bluetooth connection to your smartphone is disconnected.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Customizing the settings of your Walkman from SongPal Customize various settings of your Walkman using SongPal. 1. Flick right on the SongPal screen to display Drawer of SongPal. 2. Select the desired item - desired setting. Sound Settings Equalizer Select Equalizer: You can set the sound quality according to the music genre. Edit Custom (available only when “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” is selected): You can set CLEAR BASS and the 5 band equalizer.
Battery You can check the remaining battery power of your Walkman. Note Sound settings other than “Sound Mix” cannot be controlled on your Walkman. Use SongPal to change these settings. When you reset the Walkman to factory default, all settings return to the factory defaults.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Do not take apart or modify your Walkman.
damaged. 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. Be sure to follow the precautions below when using your Walkman. Failure to do so may warp the casing or cause the Walkman to malfunction. Do not sit down with your Walkman in your back pocket. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
If the terminals ( ) and mesh sheet ( ) are not clean, wet a soft brush such as a toothbrush with water and clean them. Do not apply strong force to the mesh sheet ( ). Doing so may damage the mesh sheet ( ). Wipe the moisture off the terminals and surface of your Walkman using a soft, dry cloth. Pat the headphones softly against a dry cloth. Repeat patting about 20 times. Then place a dry cloth under the headphones and leave at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.com/index.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Specifications Interface USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Bluetooth Bluetooth Specifications Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 4.0 Output: Bluetooth specification Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet) (*1) Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.
Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via a USB Cradle of the player) 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 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) Mass Approx. 37 g (1.
(*4) SBC stands for Subband Codec. (*5) The sound effects are available only when using SongPal. (*6) Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. (*7) The battery supplied at the time of purchase may have a shorter battery life as it is installed at the factory to check the performance.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Battery life The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Battery life of your Walkman (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 of your Walkman for battery life measurement” as shown below. Walkman Mode MP3 128 kbps: approx. 8 Hrs Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: approx.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 940 songs Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 85 songs NWZ-WS615 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 3,900 songs Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 350 songs Time NWZ-WS613 MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 62 hr. 00 min. Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 System requirements Computer Windows Vista® Home Basic (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows Vista® Business (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows Vista® Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows® 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows® 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows® 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows® 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows® 7 Ultimate (Se
Help Guide How to Use Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Contents List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman. Walkman (1) Remote Commander (1) Earbuds (1 set) Swimming Earbuds (1 set) USB Cradle (1) Adjustment band (1) Holder (1) Quick Start Guide Using your Walkman while Swimming Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 resetting 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 reset the Walkman safely. 1. Check the topic on the issue in “Q&A.” 2. Connect your Walkman to your computer to charge the battery.
Related Topic Charging the battery Resetting your Walkman Customer support website 4-536-927-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 194
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Wait until beeping has stopped before you operate the Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Reset your Walkman by pressing the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. The water resistant performance of your Walkman is not applicable to liquids other than fresh water, tap water, perspiration, and pool water.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 Media Go, transfer the content from the Walkman to Media Go again.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 There is no sound. Check that the volume level is not set to zero. If you are listening to music on a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection, check that the volume of the smartphone is not set to zero. If there is no sound from a smartphone when listening to music on the smartphone via a Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth connection may not have been made.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. If you are playing music on a smartphone, check that your Walkman is connected to the smartphone.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Noise is generated. The content such as music on your Walkman may be corrupted. Connect the Walkman to a Windows computer and use Media Go or Windows Explorer to delete the content in which the noise occurred from the Walkman. If you use a Mac computer, use the Finder to delete the corrupted content. After you have deleted the corrupted content, transfer the content from the computer to the Walkman again.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. If the volume level cannot be adjusted on your Walkman when listening to music on a smartphone, increase the volume on the smartphone.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Set the wireless playback quality to prioritize connection while listening to music stored on a smartphone.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. Disconnect your Walkman, and then reconnect it.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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. More battery power is consumed when the Bluetooth function is used.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 How long is the standard battery duration? For details on the battery duration, see “Battery life.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 How long does it take to charge the battery? For details on the charging time, see “Specifications.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot install software to your computer. Media Go can be also obtained by downloading it via the Internet. If you cannot find the “MediaGo_WM(.exe)” file or the installation does not start even though you double-clicked the file, download Media Go from the following website and install it by following the on-screen instructions. http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ If other software is running, it may interfere with the installation.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 software may be earlier than that of the supplied Media Go.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Only a small amount of content such as music can be transferred to your Walkman. There is not enough free memory space on your Walkman. Delete any unnecessary content to increase free space. If content that cannot be played on your Walkman is stored on the Walkman, less content can be transferred. Transfer content other than that which you want to play on the Walkman back to the computer in order to increase the available space.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman. If the remaining battery power is low or insufficient, charge the battery. If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery, press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc. to reset the Walkman. The data hierarchy levels of the content such as music transferred by drag-and-drop may not be correct. Place them in the appropriate folder and hierarchy.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Songs are not played back in the expected order. If songs are being played back using shuffle, cancel shuffle to return to normal playback. When tracks are transferred from the computer using drag-and-drop, the track order may be different from the album track order. Create a playlist using software on your computer and transfer the playlist to your Walkman. For details on playlists, refer to the help of the software you are using.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 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 NWZ-WS613/WS615 The earbuds do not fit. Try earbuds of a different size.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Pairing cannot be done. Pair the devices within the Bluetooth communications range. If the support profiles are different, your Walkman and smartphone cannot be paired. See "Specifications." Your Walkman cannot be paired if the number of paired smartphones exceeds the maximum number. Your Walkman works as a Bluetooth receiver and cannot connect with Bluetooth speakers or headphones as they also work as receivers.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot connect via the Bluetooth function. Check that the Bluetooth function of your Walkman and smartphone are turned on. Check that the model name of your Walkman is selected in the Bluetooth connection screen of the smartphone. If not, tap the model name of the Walkman. Your Walkman cannot connect with a smartphone that is not paired. Check that the Walkman has been paired with the smartphone.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 The screen to enter the passkey appears when pairing with a smartphone. The passkey on your Walkman is “0000.” Input “0000” on the smartphone.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 Sound skips or noise is generated during a Bluetooth connection. Devices using the 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, may disturb the Bluetooth connection. Use your Walkman and connected smartphone away from these electronic devices. The Bluetooth connection is impeded by obstructions such as metal, walls or people.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot connect with one touch (NFC). Make sure that the smartphone has the NFC function and the NFC function is enabled. Unlock the screen lock of the smartphone. When a dialog is displayed on the screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. The operation may not have been completed on the smartphone. Tap the confirmation dialog displayed on the smartphone to complete the operation.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot hear sound from the connected smartphone. With some smartphones, the volume cannot be controlled by your Walkman. Turn up the volume on the smartphone. Check that content such as music is being played back on the music player application on the smartphone. Check that the pairing for making a Bluetooth connection is completed and the smartphone is connected to your Walkman.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot take incoming calls properly. A Bluetooth connection may not have been made. Check that the pairing for making a Bluetooth connection is completed and the smartphone is connected to your Walkman. Do not cover the built-in microphone part with your hand. Check that your Walkman is turned on. Your Walkman cannot receive calls while it is connected to a computer or being charged.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 You cannot operate your Walkman by the Remote Commander. Make sure that the Remote Commander (supplied) is turned on. Make sure that your Walkman is turned on. Reset the Remote Commander and your Walkman by following the procedures below. 1. Press the and buttons of the Remote Commander at the same time and hold for about 10 seconds. 2. Press the RESET button of your Walkman with a pen or a paper clip, etc. 3.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Music Player NWZ-WS613/WS615 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.
