Sony E015 User Manual

Quick Start Guide  
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
NW-E013 / E015 / E016 / E013F / E015F / E016F  
3-093-018-12 (1)  
For the Customers in Netherlands  
Voor de klanten in Nederland  
Notice for users  
On static electricity from the human body  
On rare occasions, you may not be able to operate  
the player due to strong static electricity from the  
human body. If this happens, leave the player for  
about 30 seconds to one minute. You will then be  
able to operate the player normally again.  
e recorded song is limited to private use  
only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires  
permission of the copyright holders.  
Sony is not responsible for incomplete  
recording/downloading or damaged data due to  
problems of the player or computer.  
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever  
deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).  
Notice for the customer in the countries  
applying EU Directives  
e ability to display the languages on supplied  
soſtware will depend on the installed OS on  
your computer. For better results, please ensure  
that the installed OS is compatible with the  
desired language you want to display.  
We do not guarantee all the languages will  
be able to be displayed properly on your  
SonicStage.  
On condensation  
Note that condensation may form temporarily in  
cases such as when the player is moved quickly  
from a low-temperature environment to a high-  
temperature environment or used in a room that  
has a heater just turned on.  
According to the EU Directive related to product  
safety, EMC and R&TTE, the manufacturer of  
this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,  
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. e Authorized  
Representative is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee matters please refer  
to the addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
Condensation creates a phenomenon where  
moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as  
metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid.  
If condensation forms in the player, leave it  
turned off until the condensation disappears. If  
you use the player with condensation present, a  
malfunction may result.  
– User-created characters and some special  
characters may not be displayed.  
Depending on the types of the text and  
characters, the text shown on the player may not  
be displayed properly on device. is is due to:  
– e capacity of the connected player.  
– e player is not functioning normally.  
– Content information is written in the  
language or the character that is not  
supported by the player.  
On sample audio data*  
e player is pre-installed with sample audio  
data. To delete this audio data, delete it using  
SonicStage.  
If you delete sample audio data, you cannot restore  
it. We cannot supply any replacement data.  
* In some countries/regions some sample data is  
not installed.  
Introduction  
ank you for purchasing the NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F*.  
To begin using the player, first import music songs into your computer using the SonicStage  
soſtware, and then transfer them to the player.  
Aſter transferring the music songs to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go.  
Be sure to install the “SonicStage” soſtware from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.  
Getting  
Importing  
Transferring  
Playing  
Started  
Music  
Music  
Music  
(See page 8)  
(See page 12)  
(See page 14)  
(See page 16)  
* Depending on the country/region in which you have  
purchased the player, some models may not be available.  
 
Getting Started  
Supplied Items  
Charging the battery  
e player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.  
Remove the USB cap and connect the USB connector to a USB port on your computer.  
Check the following items.  
Headphones (1)  
CD-ROM*1 (1)  
- SonicStage soſtware  
- Operation Guide (PDF file)  
Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)  
Precautions (1)  
To  
Troubleshooting (1)  
USB connector  
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*
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM  
in an audio CD player.  
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:  
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long  
time, recharge it fully until appears on the screen. Charging takes about 60 minutes  
when the battery power is completely used up.  
, charging is complete.  
USB CONNECT  
USB CONNECT  
Note  
Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your  
computer. It may be damaged.  
 
Getting Started (continued)  
When installation is not successful  
For details, see “Troubleshooting.”  
Installing SonicStage  
Install SonicStage according to the following instructions.  
Visit the following web sites:  
Install SonicStage and the Operation Guide (PDF file) following the instructions.  
If SonicStage is already installed, it will be overwritten. All functions and audio data from  
the previous installation will be preserved on the new installation. We recommended to  
backup data with SonicStage.  
For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA  
Turn on the computer and start Windows.  
Log on as an administrator.  
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If the issue persists:  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Quit all activated software programs on your computer.  
2
Be sure to quit any anti-virus soſtware as it may strain the CPU.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.  
e install wizard will start automatically and the Main Menu appears.  
Install SonicStage and Operation Guide (PDF file).  
Click [Install SonicStage] from the Main Menu, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer. If prompted,  
restart the computer aſter installing.  
To install the Operation Guide (PDF file)  
Click [Install Hardware Operation Guide (PDF)], and then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
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Importing Music  
For details, refer to SonicStage Help  
Import audio data to your computer using the SonicStage. e methods of importing songs  
of CD are described here.  
Double-click  
SonicStage starts up.  
When SonicStage is activated for the first time, the startup setting screen appears.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
icon on the desktop.  
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2
Insert the audio CD that you want to import to hard drive of your  
computer.  
You can obtain CD information (song name or artist name, etc.) while connected to  
the Internet.  
Place the pointer over [Music Source] at the top of the screen and click  
[Import a CD].  
e screen for importing is displayed, and the song list of the CD appears.  
Click  
at the right of the screen.  
Importing audio data starts.  
Hint  
SonicStage also offers the following additional features.  
– Importing audio files downloaded from the Internet and audio files stored on your computer,  
such as MP3, WMA*, ATRAC, or AAC*, etc., format files.  
* WMA/AAC format audio files that are copyright-protected cannot be played back on the  
player.  
– Importing only selected audio files from a CD.  
– Changing the audio formats and bit rates of audio files.  
Note  
While SonicStage is in use (recording CDs, importing audio data or transferring data to  
the player), and the computer enters Sleep/Standby/Hibernate status, data may be lost and  
SonicStage may not restore properly.  
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Transferring Music  
For details, refer to SonicStage Help  
Connect the player to your computer and transfer the audio data to the player.  
Be sure to use SonicStage when transferring songs (audio data) to the player. Songs which  
are transferred using Windows Explorer cannot be played back on the player.  
Double-click the  
SonicStage starts up.  
icon on the desktop.  
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2
Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.  
Be sure to remove the USB cap, and then connect to the player.  
Place the pointer over [Transfer] and select [ATRAC Audio Device] from  
the transfer destination list.  
Select an audio file(s) or album you want to transfer.  
Click  
to start transferring.  
To stop transferring, click  
.
Note  
Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your  
computer. It may be damaged.  
Hints  
When you register a cover art for an album on SonicStage, you can display the cover art for an  
album on the player aſter transferring the audio data to the player. For details on how to register  
cover art, refer to SonicStage Help.  
You can create and transfer playlists that group your favorite songs in your desired order into a  
list. Select the playlist in the SonicStage display mode to transfer playlists.  
To  
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Playing Music  
You can play songs transferred to the player using SonicStage.  
Turning the player on and off  
 button  
To turn on the player  
Press any button to turn the player on.  
To turn off the player  
When you pause song playback or FM reception (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) by  
pressing the  button, aſter a few seconds, “POWER OFF” appears and the display goes  
off automatically, then the player enters Sleep status. e player consumes very little battery  
power.  
HOLD switch  
To delete songs  
To delete songs on the player, delete them using SonicStage.  
For details, refer to the SonicStage Help.  
Check that the HOLD function of the player is released.  
By sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow ( ), the HOLD  
function is released.  
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Press the  button.  
2
When starting playback, appears in the display, and if the  button is pressed  
again, appears and playback pauses. Aſter a few seconds, “POWER OFF” appears  
and the display goes off automatically, then the player enters Sleep status.  
Hint  
You can also operate the following using the player. For details, see “Playing Songs” or  
“Settings” in “Operation Guide (PDF file).”  
– Changing song order  
– Playing songs in repeat or shuffle mode  
– Adjusting to your desired sound quality  
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Parts and Controls  
Front  
Headphone jack  
For connecting the headphones. Connect  
until it clicks into place. If connecting the  
headphones improperly, it may not sound  
right.  
See  
Display  
page 21.  
/button  
Headphone  
Selects a song, album, artist, or menu item.  
You can also skip to the beginning of the  
song/album/artist, fast-forward or fast-  
rewind as follows.  
/HOME*1 button  
Strap hole  
is is used to attach a strap (sold  
separately).  
Pressing the  
Skips to the beginning of the current (or  
next) song/album/artist.  
(
) button:  
   
When you press this button while playing or  
pausing a song, you can switch between  
Song control mode and Folder mode. In  
Song control mode, the player skips to the  
beginning of the song. In Folder mode, the  
player skips to the beginning of the album/  
artist. Press and hold this button to display  
RESET button  
Resets the player when you press the RESET  
button with a small pin, etc.  
Pressing and holding the  
(
)
   
button during playback and releasing  
it at the desired point in Song control  
mode:  
1
PLAY MODE/SOUND* button  
Fast-rewinds (or fast-forwards) the  
current song.  
the HOME menu ( page 22).  
Switches the play mode. Press and hold this  
button to change the sound quality setting.  
2
* button  
1
2
*
Functions which are marked near the  
Pressing and holding the  
button soon after entering pause  
mode:  
(
)
   
2
Starts song playback. When starting  
playback, appears in the display, and if  
the  button is pressed again, appears  
and playback pauses.  
VOL +* /– button  
buttons are activated if you press them.  
Adjusts the volume.  
Likewise functions marked  
near the  
buttons, are activated if you press and hold  
them.  
Skips to the beginning of the current (or  
next) song/album/artist, and if held  
longer, continues to skip through the  
previous (or next) song/album/artist.  
*
ere are tactile dots. Use them to help with  
button operations.  
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Parts and Controls (continued)  
Display  
Rear  
For details of the display, see “Operation  
Guide (PDF file).”  
Lapse time indication  
Displays the elapsed time.  
Cover art display  
Play mode indication (PLAY MODE)  
Displays the cover art (jacket picture) of an  
album aſter you register the cover art and  
transfer songs from SonicStage.  
Displays the current play mode icon. If the  
play mode is set to Normal, no icon appears.  
HOLD switch  
USB cap  
You can protect the player against accidental Remove the USB cap and connect the USB  
Sound quality setting indication  
operation by using the HOLD switch when  
carrying it.  
connector of the player to a USB port on  
your computer.  
You can set the cover art to not display.  
For details on how to register cover art, refer  
to SonicStage Help.  
Displays the current sound quality icon. If  
the sound quality is not set, no icon appears.  
By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction  
To remove the USB cap  
Remove the USB cap as shown below.  
of the arrow ( ), all operation buttons are  
Remaining battery indication  
Icon indication  
disabled. If you press buttons while the  
HOLD function is activated, “HOLD”  
appears in the display. If you slide the  
HOLD switch to the opposite position, the  
HOLD function is released.  
Displays the remaining battery power.  
Text/graphic information display  
Hint  
Playing status indication  
For the display without a cover art, see  
“Operation Guide (PDF file).”  
Displays the current playback mode  
(: playback, : pause, (): fast-  
rewinds (fast-forwards), (): skips to  
the beginning of the current (or next) song).  
USB connector  
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21  
About the HOME menu  
Operating the HOME menu  
e HOME menu appears when you press and hold the  
/HOME button of the player.  
e HOME menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, and change settings.  
When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the /button to select an  
item, and then press the  button to confirm.  
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HOME menu*  
When menu items appear on the HOME menu and press the  
/HOME button, the screen  
returns to the previous menu. If you press and hold it, the screen returns to the HOME  
menu.  
For example, when you want to change the song order by selecting  
HOME menu during playback, the menu changes as follows.  
(Settings) on the  
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*
5 of the 7 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. e  
current icon changes depending on the function you use. By pressing the /  
button, you can select an icon and press the  button to confirm.  
Select (Settings) and press the  
 button.  
Search  
Jacket Search  
Searches for songs of the player.  
Searches for songs by cover art.  
Plays all transferred songs of the player.  
Select “Sort”and press the   
button.  
All Songs  
FM *2  
Select “Sort Genre”and press the  
 button.  
Enables to listen to FM.  
Playlist Select  
Intelligent Shuffle  
Settings  
Plays songs which are registered in playlists.  
Plays songs randomly.  
Displays setting menu.  
*2 NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only  
Press the  
/HOME button.  
/HOME button.  
Press and hold the  
For details on how to use functions, make settings, and troubleshooting, see “Operation  
Guide (PDF file).”  
Troubleshooting is also explained in the supplementary “Troubleshooting.”  
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Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only)  
Press the /button to select  
 button to confirm.  
(FM), and then press the  
2
Normal (preset tuning)  
e FM tuner screen appears.  
P20  
90.00MHz  
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STANDBY  
SCAN H MONO  
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Folder (manual tuning)  
P20  
Preset number  
Frequency  
90.00MHz  
STANDBY  
SCAN H MONO  
Press the /HOME button to enter the manual tuning mode.  
e player enters the manual tuning mode.  
/HOME button  
Manual tuning display  
P20 90.00MHz  
STANDBY  
SCAN H MONO  
/
button  
   
Press the () button to select the previous (or next)  
frequency.  
Press the  
button briefly to select the next frequency and the  
button to select  
the previous frequency.  
Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu  
appears.  
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Hints  
For details on the FM radio operation, see “Listening to FM Radio” in “Operation Guide (PDF  
file).”  
e headphones cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.  
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is product is protected by certain intellectual  
property rights of Microsoſt Corporation. Use  
or distribution of such technology outside of  
this product is prohibited without a license from  
On Copyrights  
SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and Microsoſt or an authorized Microsoſt subsidiary.  
their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Program ©2007 Sony Corporation  
Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation  
Microsoſt, Windows, Windows Vista, and  
Windows Media are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Microsoſt Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and omson.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of  
International Business Machines Corporation.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
Pentium is a trademark or a registered  
trademark of Intel Corporation.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective holders. In this manual, TM and ®  
marks are not specified.  
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