Manual for NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445

Manual for NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445

Brand: SONY

Category: Audio

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:33 p.m.

Warranty Information

Refer to the manual for specific warranty details and limitations.

To use the buttons in the Operation Guide

Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to "Table of Contents," "About the Home Menu" or "Index."
  • Jumps to the table of contents
  • Jumps to the [Home] menu list
  • Jumps to the index
You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents or in the index. You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g., ☞ p. 5) on each page. To search for a reference page by keyword, enter the keyword into the find text field on the Adobe Reader window.

To change the page layout

The buttons on the Adobe Reader window enable you to select how pages are displayed.

Continuous

Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages, fitting the page width inside the window. When you scroll, the previous or next pages scroll up or down continuously.

Single Page

Pages are displayed one at a time, fitting the page into the window. When you scroll, the display changes to the previous or next page.

Basic Operations and Screens

Turning the Player On and Off

To turn on the player: Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player: Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button. [POWER OFF] appears, then the player enters standby mode, and the screen turns off.

The [Home] menu

The [Home] menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the [Home] menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. From the [Home] menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button. Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select an item, and then press the ▶► button to confirm.

The option menu

Content Transfer

Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-and-drop operation.

Windows Media Player 11

Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player.

Preparing the Player

Charging the Battery

The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.

About the battery indicator

The battery indicator in the information area shows remaining battery charge.

Selecting the Display Language

You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.

Setting the Date and Time

Some applications of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set. Set the current date and time before using the player.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Troubleshooting Messages
[Do not disconnect.] appears in the display while the computer accesses the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears or data being transferred may be damaged.
The control buttons on the player become inoperative while it is connected to a computer.
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery will not be charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer's battery.
While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the player to malfunction. Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these operations.
Heat may build up in the player while charging. This is not malfunction.
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