WALKMAN User Guide
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## Before first use

Thank you for purchasing this “WALKMAN.”
This User Guide explains how to transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts to the player and how to use various functions of it. Browse this User Guide for necessary information.
Before you start using the player, be sure to read “Important Information” that contains important information on the use of the player. To read it, click “Important Information” in the side bar on the left of the browser window.
Also, “Quick Start Guide” supplied with the player contains important information for you.
For information about the customer support Web site, see [Details].

#### About model names mentioned in this User Guide

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.

#### About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player

Make sure that the operating system is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7 (*1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7).
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
(*1) [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

#### About battery charging

The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery.
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