WALKMAN User Guide
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Getting Started
How to Use the Software
Music
FM Radio (NWZ-B172F/B173F only)
Making / Playing Voice Recordings
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Parts and controls

Attaching the clip (supplied)

  1. REC/STOP button [Details]

Press to start or stop recording.

  1. VOL + (*1)/– button

Press to adjust the volume.
(*1) There is a tactile dot to help with button operations.

  1. ZAP/BASS button

Press to change between normal playback and ZAPPIN playback [Details].
When you press and hold the ZAP/BASS button, you can activate the Bass function to emphasize the low sound range [Details].

  1. (*1) button [Details]

Press to turn your Walkman on or press and hold to turn the Walkman off.
When you press the button in a menu screen, you can confirm an item [Details].
(*1) There is a tactile dot to help with button operations.

  1. Shuttle switch [Details]

Rotate to select an item.
When you rotate and hold the shuttle switch while playing a song, you can fast-rewind/forward the song [Details].

  1. (Headphone) jack

Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired.

  1. Display

  1. Power illuminator

The illumination pattern varies according to the currently playing song.

  1. USB connector

  1. USB cap

Before you connect your Walkman to your computer, remove the USB cap.

  1. MIC (Microphone) [Details]

  1. Strap holes

A strap (not supplied) can be attached to the strap hole.

  1. RESET button [Details]

Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset your Walkman.

  1. BACK/HOME button [Details]

Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu.
When you press and hold the BACK/HOME button, the Home menu appears.

  1. HOLD switch

You can protect your Walkman against accidental operation during transportation by setting the HOLD switch. By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow , you can disable all operation buttons. If you slide the HOLD switch in the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.

  1. Clip holes

Attaching the clip (supplied)

  1. Clip (supplied)

  1. Check the orientation of the clip.

  1. Fix one tab of the clip into the clip hole.

  1. Attach the other tab into the other clip hole, pushing lightly.

Note

  • To remove the clip, push lightly. Otherwise, the clip may be damaged.

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