Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman NW-E403/E405/E407
Operating Instructions
Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions”
Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for more information and for troubleshooting.
How to display the PDF file “Operating Instructions”
The PDF file “Operating Instructions” will be installed when the SonicStage
software is installed. Double-click
(“NW-E400 series manuals”), or
click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SonicStage] on your computer.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in
For other languages PDF file “Operating Instructions”
English PDF file “Operating Instructions” are contained in the supplied CD-
O ficheiro PDF “Instruções de funcionamento” em português está no CD-
Nederlands PDF-bestand "Gebruiksaanwijzing" vindt u op de bijgeleverde
Den svenska PDF-filen ”Bruksanvisning” finns på den medföljande CD
Suomenkielinen PDF-tiedosto ”Käyttöohje” on toimitetulla CD-levyllä.
Фaйл “Инcтpyкция по экcплyaтaции” в фоpмaтe PDF нa pyccком
языкe cодepжитcя нa пpилaгaeмом диcкe CD-ROM.
© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Proceed with steps 1 to 5
Enjoying music with the
Network Walkman
You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to your Network Walkman
using the SonicStage software to enjoy music anywhere you go.
Import audio files from an audio CD or the
Internet. Audio files can be organized on
You can play back music tracks searching by
artist, album, or group, and select the
playback mode from Shuffle or Repeat.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
If you use the unit at a place subject to static or
electrical noise, the track’s transferring information
may be corrupted. This would prevent successful
transferring authorization on your computer.
The model number and the serial number are located
on the rear of the player. Record the serial number in
the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
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• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software
or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part,
or renting the software without the permission of
• 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
software supplied with this player.
• In the event a problem occurs with this software as
a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will
However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
• The software provided with this player cannot be
used with equipment other than that which is so
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications may
be changed without notice.
• Operation of this player with software other than
that provided is not covered by the warranty.
Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony
Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference using one or more of the
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport
Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center
Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.
Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote
CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004
Gracenote. This product and service may practice one
or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other
patents issued or pending. Services supplied and/or
device manufactured under license for following
Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523.
Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote.
The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered
by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
See the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for
For customers in the USA and Canada, visit:
http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Europe, visit:
http://www.support-nwwalkman.com
For customers in the other country, visit:
http://www.css.ap.sony.com
Checking the package
contents
Installing the SonicStage
software
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
Be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.
(The driver for the Network Walkman, the PDF file Operating Instructions and the PDF file
SonicStage Operating Instructions will be installed.)
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
The install wizard will be displayed.
2Click [Install SonicStage] and follow the
instructions on the screen.
(When the Region Selection screen is displayed, select your area and click [Next].)
Installation may take 20 to 30
minutes depending on your
computer. Restart the computer
after installing is complete.
If you cannot install the
• Extension headphone cord (NW-E407 only)
• Carrying pouch (NW-E407 only) (1)
• CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF
file Operating Instructions, and PDF file
SonicStage Operating Instructions (1)
If installing is not successful — Q&A
Q1 Is there sufficient hard disk drive space on your computer?
A1 200 MB or more space is needed to install the SonicStage software (1.5 GB or more is
recommended). (The amount of space will vary depending on the Windows version and the
number of audio files stored on the built-in flash memory.) If the hard disk drive space is
insufficient, delete unnecessary data on your computer to increase space.
Q2 Is the operating system on your computer compatible?
A2 The following operating systems are compatible with the SonicStage software.
Operating systems other than the following are not supported.
Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 / Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP
Home Edition / Windows 2000 Professional / Windows Millennium Edition / Windows 98
• This software is not supported by the following environments:
- OSs other than those indicated above
- Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
- An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
- Multi-monitor environment
• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3, or later version, before using the software.
Q3 Did all Windows programs on your computer quit before
installation the SonicStage software?
A3 Quit all activated applications (displayed on the task bar of your computer).
Q4 Does the installation appear to have stopped before it has
A4 Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. Press the
“Tab” key while holding down the “Alt” key. If there is an error message, follow the
instructions on the screen. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a
Q5 Is the progress bar on the install wizard moving?
A5 When the progress bar on the install wizard of your computer is moving, the installation is
progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending
on your computer, CD drive or system environment.
Q6 Is the access lamp of your computer lit?
A6 When the access lamp of your computer is lit, the installation is progressing normally. Please
wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your computer, CD drive or
Q7 Does the installation wizard not start up when the supplied
A7 The installation wizard may not start up, depending on your computer setting. In this case,
double-click [My computer] - [CD-ROM] on your computer.
Make sure of the following to install the SonicStage software
• Quit all applications, including resident programs.
• Log on as administrator.
x If the SonicStage software does not start up
Install the software again.
(Copy the contents of the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, then installing
should finish successfully.)
Should any problem persist after you have checked these
symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement.
• The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory)
• We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all
Even if the SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox
software is already installed, be sure to install
the supplied SonicStage software in order to
install the driver for the Network Walkman.
• Quit all activated applications on your
• Log on as administrator (in case of Windows
• Quit the virus check software (the software is
hard-pressed on your computer).
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