NWZ-S636F [CEW-U] 4-108-151-11(1)
About the bundled software
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. When you use
copyright protected WMA audio les and copyright protected WMV video les, use this soware.
Transferable les: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG)
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the soware or visit the following website.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Hint
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter
file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing
Windows Media Player 11, make sure to check whether your software or service
corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Media Manager for WALKMAN
Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the
computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for
WALKMAN can also subscribe to RSS feeds and transfer the music and video les that
have been downloaded from RSS channels.
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the soware. Audio les (AAC) or videos
can also be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer as well as Media Manager for
WALKMAN.
Transferable les: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*
1
, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video
(MPEG-4 Simple Prole, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Prole, WMV*
1
*
2
),
Podcast (music, video)
*
1
DRM les are not compatible.
*
2
Some WMV les cannot be played back aer transferred by Media Manager for WALKMAN. If you
retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable.
Note
Copyright protected video les, such as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not
supported.
Content Transfer
Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-
and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to
Content Transfer. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the soware.
Transferable les: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*
1
, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Prole,
AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Prole, WMV*
1
*
2
), Podcast (music, video)
*
1
DRM les are not compatible.
*
2
Some WMV les cannot be played back aer transferred by Content Transfer. If you retransfer them
using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable.
Hint
ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files,
download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website referred in “For the latest
information.”
Getting Data
To enjoy music, photos, videos and podcasts on the player, you need to prepare the data on your
computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate soware.
Transferring Data
You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer.
You can also transfer data using the bundled soware.
Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following illustrations.
Data hierarchy may dier, depending on your computer environment.
Music Video Photo
1st
7th
8th
9th
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
* Data hierarchy of “PICTURES” is the same
as the “PICTURE” folder.
Podcast
1st
2nd
3rd
Transferable les
Music: MP3, WMA, AAC*, Linear PCM
Video: MPEG-4, AVC (H.264/AVC), WMV
Photo: JPEG
*
Copyright protected AAC les cannot be played back.
Precautions
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold
in countries applying EU directives
e manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. e
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
Notice for users
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.
e ability to display the languages on the bundled soware 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
bundled
soware.
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.
If you do not intend to use the player for over half a year, charge the battery at least once per 6 to 12
months for the battery maintenance.
For the latest information
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items
with this product, visit the following web sites.
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
