Page 1
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Use this manual when you have trouble 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. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
Page 2
Walkman manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Configuring the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card...
Page 3
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Using a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC Using a Mac computer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyrics information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer...
Page 4
Using USB Mass Storage mode Restarting / Formatting / Initializing Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card Version information/System updates Checking information on the Walkman Updating the Walkman system software Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Settings menu Announcement Notes on handling the Walkman...
Page 5
A track is duplicated on the Walkman. The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Others You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman. You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine. The Walkman does not work properly. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/mysony For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/Africa: English/Korean/Traditional Chinese http://www.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/ Simplified Chinese https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Before first use Thank you for purchasing a Walkman. For information on laws, regulations and trademark rights, refer to “Important Information” contained in the supplied software. To read it, install the supplied software on your computer.
Page 8
Charging the battery Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations. Complicated operations that require instructions.
Startup Guide Instruction Manual Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
The Walkman does not display a clock. The clock setting is used for data management. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 12
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC System requirements 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer System requirements 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Turning the Walkman on or off Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on. When you turn on the Walkman for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 15
4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental button operation. Slide the switch ( The HOLD function is enabled. You cannot operate the buttons on the Walkman or the touch screen. Only the button ( ) is active and you can use it to perform the following operations.
Page 17
4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
If this happens, charge the battery fully. It may take about 10 minutes before the Walkman screen turns on. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Specifications 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Turning the Walkman on or off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Notes on the built-in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The computer may not recognize the Walkman in the following situations.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the Walkman. Removing a microSD card from the Walkman. Formatting a microSD card on the Walkman. To use a microSD card on the Walkman, you first need to format the microSD card on the Walkman.
Page 22
Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card. Save a back up copy of important data. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Notes on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
NW-ZX300/ZX300A Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the Walkman. Sony does not guarantee the operation of other microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for microSD cards that are used on multiple devices.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Parts and controls Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the Walkman. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied).
Page 25
Metal products that are made of aluminum or magnesium (headphones, cameras, keyrings, coins, etc.) Packaging materials that contain aluminum foil (packaging for gum, chocolate, tablets, etc.) Sony recommends that you use a case or a pouch to protect the surface of the glass. There are tactile dots on the button and the + button.
Page 26
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A How to use the various screens on the Walkman This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen ( ) at the center. Flick the playback screen to switch to other screens (up/down/left/right).
Page 28
You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. The following operations can be performed from this screen.
Page 29
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens Playback methods USB-DAC screen 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). You can switch between the USB-DAC function and the music playback function.
Page 31
You can also display the pop-up menu by holding down an item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Playback screen You can control playback operations from the playback screen. You can also configure various settings for playback. To display the playback screen at the bottom of the screen. Cover art Track number / Total numbers of tracks...
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 34
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen to the right. Current track...
Page 35
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. To display the bookmark list screen Flick the playback screen to the left.
Page 37
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. You can save sound quality settings as presets. Up to 3 presets can be stored. To display the sound quality setting screen Flick the playback screen up.
Page 39
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 40
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A USB-DAC screen You can use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device. Use this function to listen to music on a computer. To switch to the USB-DAC function on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function.
Page 41
Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A List of icons displayed in the information area You can check the playback status and various settings using the icons displayed in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the Walkman.
Page 43
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Adjusting the volume 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume. On the screen: Tap the area ( ) on the playback screen to display the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( ) to adjust the volume.
Page 45
[AVLS (Volume Limit)] does not work while there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 46
The alarm will not sound when there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Adjusting the volume 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 47
You can browse the operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the Walkman. On the library screen or the playback screen, tap and then [View Help]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to prepare the content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC.
Page 49
Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyrics information using a computer Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 51
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman via Music Center for PC. Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed.
Page 52
Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the [Start] menu.
Page 54
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 55
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. Launch Music Center for PC. Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB.
Page 56
4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer You can use Content Transfer. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed. Launch Content Transfer.
Page 58
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB. Select [WALKMAN] in the sidebar of the Finder.
Page 60
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Adding lyrics information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). After you input lyrics to tracks, transfer the tracks to the Walkman. Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file) Open the [Notepad] in Windows Accessories.
Use of LRC files for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Obtaining lyrics information Displaying lyrics 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Do not rename the following default folders. Otherwise, the Walkman will not recognize the folders. MUSIC The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to transfer music content from a computer to the Walkman in advance. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content from a CD or the computer to the Walkman.
Page 65
Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Playback methods 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Setting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. Setting the playback mode Tap the area ( ) to select a playback mode. : Shuffle Playback...
Page 67
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playback screen Playing music 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Tracks are played in random order. Each time you select a channel, the order of playback will be different. Note The Walkman only displays channels that contain tracks. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Lyric information is limited to private use only. Use of lyric content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Displaying lyrics Adding lyrics information using a computer 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
[Display Lyrics]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Obtaining lyrics information Adding lyrics information using a computer 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the Walkman. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to playlists on the Walkman.
Page 72
Even if you delete a playlist, the tracks in the playlist will not be deleted from the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Managing bookmarks on the Walkman You can add your favorite tracks to bookmark lists. Up to 10 bookmark lists are available. Up to 999 tracks can be added to a bookmark list. This topic includes instructions for the following operations.
Page 74
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
When you delete tracks using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, do not delete or rename the root folder (such as [MUSIC]). Otherwise, the Walkman will not recognize the content. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
– [Settings] – [Guide to High Quality Sound] ([Sound]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Sound quality setting screens Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The BLUETOOTH® function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support Bluetooth wireless technology. A wireless connection is possible at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area.
Page 78
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device If the Walkman and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the Walkman. You can connect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device easily.
Page 80
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 81
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the Walkman and the device easily. You can simply touch the Walkman to the device to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection.
Page 82
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Turning the Walkman on or off Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
The Walkman supports security functions that comply with the Bluetooth standard. Sony bears no responsibility whatsoever for information leaks that occur as a result of your Bluetooth connection. Even if a Bluetooth device conforms to the standard, all connections and correct operations are not guaranteed.
Page 85
Music Center for PC: To install the application, access the customer support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Refer to the appropriate topic under [Related Topic]. Sony USB Device Driver: Access the customer support website to install Sony USB Device Driver. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 86
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Adjusting the sound quality settings Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) How to use the various screens on the Walkman USB-DAC screen Customer support website 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Adjusting the sound quality settings The Walkman has various settings for adjusting the sound quality. From the [Settings] menu On the playback screen, tap and then [Settings]. You can set the following sound settings from the menu listed under [Sound].
Page 88
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Sound quality setting screens 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Using USB Mass Storage mode When you connect the Walkman to a Windows computer, the following modes are available. USB Mass Storage mode The computer uses the Walkman as a USB storage device. Data can be transferred between the computer and the Walkman.
Page 90
On the computer screen, confirm that the data has finished transferring properly. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Charging the battery 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
) for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 92
Preset 1 through 3 for [Saved Sound Settings] The bookmark list (1 through 10) User settings for the library screen Information on recently transferred content Clock settings Language settings Note Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the Walkman using a computer.
Page 93
Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Restarting the Walkman Formatting a microSD card 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Format the microSD card on the Walkman. Otherwise, some functions of the Walkman may be limited. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Unit Information] ([Other]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Updating the Walkman system software 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Checking information on the Walkman 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Shortcut buttons for some functions are available in the quick setting panel. You can activate certain functions directly without scrolling in the [Settings] menu. and then [Settings].
Page 98
Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Settings menu You can adjust various settings from the Settings menu. To enter the Settings menu, tap and then [Settings]. You can select the Settings menu on the following screen. Library screen Playback screen...
Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the Walkman does not operate properly. Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, an explosion, fire, electric shock, burns, or injury may result.
Page 103
Content that you record is for personal use only. Under copyright law, the content cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Consideration for others Avoid using the Walkman in environments where sound leakage will disturb others. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
If the liquid contacts your body or clothes, wash the liquid off immediately with clean water. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Reproducing the software or the manual in whole or in part. Loaning out the software In no event will Sony be held liable for any of the following incidents that may arise out of the use of the supplied software.
Page 107
Sample music is pre-installed on the Walkman for trial listening. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body. This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in the Walkman or a computer.
Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth. Noise or sound skipping may occur if the plug is dirty. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the Walkman. When you have an issue with the Walkman. When you want information on compatible items.
Page 111
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Specifications Display Size/Resolution 3.1-inch (7.8 cm), WVGA (800 × 480 Pixels) TFT color display with white LED-backlight Panel type Capacitive touch screen Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo Mini-jack, Balanced Standard-jack WM-PORT...
Page 113
Approx. 57.7 mm × 120.4 mm × 14.9 mm (2.28 inches × 4.75 inches × 0.59 inches) Approx. 157 g Mass (5.54 oz) Capacity NW-ZX300 64 GB NW-ZX300A 16 GB Actual available memory for other contents NW-ZX300 Approx. 55.93 GB=60,055,519,232 byte NW-ZX300A Approx.
Page 114
4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
A Bluetooth connection will shorten the battery life by up to 65 % depending on the following conditions. Format of the content. Settings of the connected device. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
This product is confirmed to operate normally with up to a total of 20,000 tracks stored in the main memory and on the microSD card. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Supported formats Music MP3 ( .mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz WMA ( .wma) 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 44.1 kHz FLAC ( .flac)
Page 118
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
You need an Internet connection to download computer applications. We do not guarantee operation for all computers. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
This will gradually decrease the capacity of the battery. As a result, the battery may become depleted quickly even after it is fully charged. To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
When the life of a fully charged battery becomes half as short as normal, consider replacing the battery. To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not replace the battery yourself. The battery is built into the Walkman. Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills.
The Walkman uses a designated rechargeable battery. Commercially available batteries cannot be used. To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. For your information The battery performance deteriorates due to the following factors.
Remove the microSD card from the Walkman. Then, reinsert the microSD card firmly and securely. Connect the Walkman to the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Copy all the data on the microSD card onto a computer first. Then, format the microSD card on the Walkman. Use the Walkman to format the microSD card. Sony does not guarantee the operation of microSD cards that have been formatted on other devices such as computers.
If the function is enabled, tracks may be transferred to the [MUSIC] folder on the Walkman every time you connect the Walkman to the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
If you formatted the memory of the Walkman in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, format the memory using the menu on the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
Page 127
Liquid may get inside the Walkman in the situations listed above. Stop using the Walkman immediately. Then, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Adequately charge the Walkman. Then, hold down the (power) button for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-041-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...