Supplied Items

Please check the items in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1) Software (1) The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items: Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide Operation Guide, etc. For details on how to install, refer to How to Install the Bundled Software.
Three Ways to Transfer Music
From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player 11
How to Install the Bundled Software (Operation Guide included)

How to Use the Player

What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?
The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Operation Guide The following contents can be viewed as a PDF file. Details on how to use the player How to use software to transfer content to the player Troubleshooting Customer Registration Link Customer Support Link Other useful Links Includes link information, etc., on the download site. The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase.

How to use the Home menu

The [Home] menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The [Home] menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, changing settings, etc. From the [Home] menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button.
Connect the player to your computer.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears on the desktop of your computer. With the player connected to your computer, when installation of bundled software is completed, Content Transfer starts automatically.
BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button

Quick Start Guide

How to Install the Bundled Software How to Use the Player
From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer computer.

Supplied USB cable

2 Select the following order with the
*1 Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 8.1 to the player.

5 Double-click

(WALKMAN Guide) on the desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.
For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the Operation Guide included in the WALKMAN Guide.

Confirm.

Charging the Battery
The players battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. Return to the previous screen.
Before Connecting the Player to Your Computer
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] [WALKMAN] - [Storage Media].
Double-click [Setup.exe].
The install wizard appears. When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder stored in the [Storage Media] folder of the player are copied to your computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer are installed to your computer.
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu (displayed by clicking [start]). If you delete the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder in the player by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player, copy this data from the [Backup] folder on the computer to your player. Then connecting the player to the computer to be installed, follow the above procedure from step 1 to install. The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your computer by the default install setting. C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E340\Backup

After executing [Setup.exe] you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder more effectively by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player. To format the built-in flash memory of the player, see To initialize (format) the player on the backside.
Charging About 2 hours Fully-charged

Home menu

FM Radio Shuffle All Photos Music Now Playing Settings Playlists Information area Clock Display Videos
By drag-and drop using Windows Explorer

Charging.

Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on To turn off Press any button. Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button.

NWZ-E343 / E344 / E345

For details on transferring music, videos or photos, refer to the Operation Guide. The Operation Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.
2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China

Parts and Controls

Front Rear

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1 Find the symptoms of the issue in
Troubleshooting in the Operation Guide (PDF file), and try any corrective actions listed.
For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on the right.
2 Connect the player to your computer to

charge the battery.

BACK/HOME button 5-way button*1
(play/pause/confirm) button / buttons / buttons
OPTION/PWR OFF button RESET button

Use a small pin, etc.

Press to display the option menu. If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

3 Press the RESET

You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.
button with a small pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and player settings may be lost.

RESET button

Display VOL +*1/ button HOLD switch

Strap hole USB connector

Connect the supplied USB cable.
4 Check information on the issue in the Help

of each software.

Headphone jack
5 Look up information on the issue on one of
the customer support Web sites.
* There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve
the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About the customer support Web sites, see For the latest information.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot The USB cable is not connected to a charge the USB connector on your computer battery. properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C (41F) to 35 C (95F). Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C (41F) to 35 C (95F). The computer is not on. Turn on the computer. Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernate status. Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernate status. [Connecting] or The remaining battery power is [Connected USB insufficient. (MTP)] does not Charge the battery by connecting the appear when player to a running computer for at connected to the least 5 minutes. computer with The USB cable is not connected to a the supplied USB USB connector on your computer cable. properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

Symptom Cause/Remedy [Connecting] or The computer is running another [Connected USB software other than the one used for (MTP)] does not transferring. appear when Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few connected to the minutes, and reconnect it. If the computer with problem persists, disconnect the USB the supplied USB cable, restart the computer, and then cable. reconnect the USB cable. [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. The USB connector on your computer may have a problem. Connect the player to another USB connector on your computer. The player A USB hub or USB extension cable is becomes unstable being used. while it is Connecting the player via a USB hub connected to the or extension cable may not work. computer. Connect the player directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable. When double Install the bundled software after clicking [Setup. installing Windows Media Player 11. For exe] to install the details on Windows Media Player 11, bundled software, refer to the following web site: [Setup.exe] does http://www.support.microsoft.com/ not execute, and the Properties window opens.
To initialize (format) the player
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all files including the Operation Guide (PDF file) will be erased and all setting values returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and then export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device beforehand.

Precautions

About the headphones Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play
At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible.
License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file).
might affect your hearing.
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 the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport 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/

1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button
until the [Home] menu appears.
Avoid listening to the unit in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling. As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to you.

2 Select

[Settings] [Common Settings] [Format] [Yes] [Yes] in this order.
Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety 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.

Owners Record

Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player.
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.

NWZ-E344RED

Key Features User-friendly interface for easy operation 2" QVGA (320x240) high-brightness, 3 color LCD Compact and slim design Long battery life1 Supports multiple audio codecs and video formats2 Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies Easy drag-and-drop file transfer functionality Built-in FM radio tuner Headphones and Mini USB cable included Available in black and red
Key Technologies Easy Navigation The E340s user-friendly interface makes navigating through your music, pictures,

and videos an easy task.

LCD A 2" QVGA (320x240) high-brightness screen3 , color LCD provides you with a rich viewing
experience on your video MP3 player.
Design On-the-go video and music is easy thanks to the slim, compact design. Battery The long-lasting battery lets you listen to up to 30 hours of music and watch up to 4 hours of
video without needing to recharge1.
Formats The E340 supports multiple high-quality video formats (AVC (H.264/AVC), MPEG-4, and
WMV), as well as a variety of audio codecs (MP3, WMA, AAC-LC (.mp4), and L-PCM (.wav) 2 , giving you more freedom to download the kind of music and video that you want.
Drag-n-Drop Easily manage your music, pictures, and video files via drag-ndrop on your PC. Sound Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for clearer, deeper sound without distortion.

Specifications

Memory: 8GB Interface: Headphone:Stereo mini-jack USB I/F: mini-B General Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Music Storage Capacity (Approx): 7.1 GB System Requirements: IBM PC/AT or 7,623,566,950 bytes4 compatible computer preinstalled with Backlit Color: White LED-backlight the following Windows operating Recommended Use: Music, Video & Photo systems*1: Playback, FM Radio Tuner, PC External Storage - Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) Audio - Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) AVLS: AVLS Volume Limit ON/OFF - Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack Equalizer: 5 Band Equalizer + Clear Bass: 1) Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 - Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Dynamic Normalizer Pack 1) Format(s) Supported: Music: MP3, WMA - Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) (DRM), AAC, Linear PCM - Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1) supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Antenna System: Headphone Cord Vista Frequency Range: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz Not supported by OSs other than above The frequency is changed by 0.1MHz *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported Station Preset(s): 30 FM Presets; Auto preset / by Microsoft.? Manual preset Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (When Operating Conditions playing 44.1 kHz sampling data file, single Operating Temperature: 41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C measruement) to 35 'C) Tuner Type: Mono / Auto (Stereo) Selection Tuner Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108 MHz Power Tuner: Digital FM Tuner Power Type: Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Audio Power Output: 5 + 5 mW Battery Battery Life (Approx): Music: 30 hrs. (MP3 128kbps); Video: 4 hrs. (WMA 384kbps); FM Radio: 13 hrs. Battery Charging (Approx): USB-based Audio charging Play Mode: Mode: Approx. 2 Hrs(full charge), Approx. 45 Normal/Repeat/Shuffle/Shuffle&Repeat/Repeat minutes (approx. 80%) 1 Song Sound Mode: Clear Bass; Clear Stereo; Video Dynamic Normalizer Format: WMV (DRM) Playback: Play/Pause/Fast Forward/Fast Convenience Rewind/Forward Slightly/Rewind Automatic Shut-off: Stand-by Mode Slightly/Beginning of Current Video Play Mode: Vertical and Horizontal Convenience Software (1) This software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes: Content Transfer, Walkman Guide, Operation Guide, etc. Warranty Color: Red UPC Code: 027242778634

1. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 2. WMV playback limited to Simple Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240) at a bitrate no higher than 768 kpbs. MPEG-4 playback limited to Simple Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 1024 kpbs. AVC playback limited to Baseline Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 768 kpbs. 3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Walkman and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

Features

Multiple Language Display: English; French; Germany; Spanish ; Italian; Portuguese; Russian; Traditional Chinese; Simplified Chinese; Korean Search Features: All Songs Album Artist Genre Release Year Folder Playlists Noise Reduction: No

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Output(s): 1 (stereo mini jack) USB Port(s): USB I/F: mini-B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Memory

Memory Size: 8GB User Memory Capacity (Approx.): 7.1 GB 7,623,566,950 bytes4

Display

Screen Size: 2" LCD QVGA (240 x 320 dots); 262,144 colors

Dimensions

Weight: 1.9 oz Measurements: 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/8 inches

Hardware

Headphone Type: MDR-E804YLP Earbud Display: 2.0-inch, TFT color display, QVGA (240 x 320 Pixels), 262,144 colors

Supplied Accessories

MDR-E804YLP (105cm) Black Earbuds USB cable (1) Quick Start Guide (1)
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