.Do not drop the unit. .Unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet if the unit is not to be used for an extended period. Disconnect the power cord by the plug, never the cord itself. .Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of this unit as a short circuit may occur and the unit may be damaged. .Do not operate the unit if it has a damaged cord, or if it has been dropped or damaged. .Always keep the metal contacts clean. .Do not disassemble or modify the unit. .While the unit is in use, it gets warm. This is normal. .Keep the unit away from TV or AM receivers, as it may disturb reception. Cleaning Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish. Preparation Checking the supplied items .Cradle (1) (.) .Attachment (“A”) (1) (.) .Attachment (“B”) (1) (.) .AC power adaptor (AC-S508U) (1) (.) .AC power cord (1) .USB cable (1) (.) .Operating Instructions (this manual, 1) Checking other components .“WALKMAN” .Attachment supplied with your “WALKMAN” Installing the attachment When you use the cradle, fit the attachment supplied with your “WALKMAN” or the cradle. The shape of the attachment may be different, depending on your “WALKMAN” model. Orient the attachment so its profile matches that of the hole, and push down evenly on both sides. To remove the attachment, push strongly the either mark (...) of attachment (.). .Hint The following “WALKMAN” models require the attachment (“A,” “B”) supplied with the cradle. “A” or “B” is marked on the rear of the attachment (.). Attachment“A” .NWZ-E430/S630/S730/A720/A800/A810/A820 series (NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F/S636F/S638F/S639F/S636FK/S736F/S738F/S739F/A726/A728/A729/ A808/A806/A805/A815/A816/A818/A826/A828/A829/A826K/A828K/A829K)* Attachment“B” .NWZ-S510/S610/S710/X1000 series (NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/S618F/S715F/S716F/S718F/X1050/X1060)* * As of March 2009 Parts and controls Refer to Illustration .. . WM-PORT* connector for“WALKMAN”: To connect a “WALKMAN” to the cradle. . AUDIO OUT jack: Outputs a line-level signal to a device such as an active speaker, using an optional audio cable. . WM-PORT jack for a computer: To connect the cradle to your computer or AC power adaptor using USB cable. Note If a device other than a computer is to be connected, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. * WM-PORT is a dedicated multiple connector for connecting accessories to your “WALKMAN.” Charging a“WALKMAN” Refer to Illustration .. 1 Connect the WM-PORT terminal (.) of the USB cable to the WM-PORT jack (.) of the cradle. 2 Connect the USB terminal (.) of the USB cable to the AC power adaptor (supplied). 3 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC power adaptor (.). 4 Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (.). 5 Attachthe“WALKMAN”totheWM-PORTconnectoronthetopofthecradle (.). Charging starts. Charging time will vary, depending on the model of the “WALKMAN.” For details, refer to the Operation Guide of the “WALKMAN.” Notes .Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor (AC-S508U). .Place the “WALKMAN” firmly into the cradle. .Do not connect anything to the AUDIO OUT jack of the cradle if you wish to listen to songs using the headphones of the “WALKMAN” while charging. Otherwise, no sound is output from the headphone jack of the “WALKMAN.” Connecting to a computer Refer to Illustration .. 1 Connect the WM-PORT terminal (.) of the USB cable to the WM-PORT jack (.) of the cradle. 2 Connect the USB terminal (.) of the USB cable to your computer. 3 Attachthe“WALKMAN”totheWM-PORTconnectoronthetopofthecradle (.). Notes .Place the “WALKMAN” firmly into the cradle. .Even if the cradle is not connected to a wall outlet, the “WALKMAN” can be charged via the USB cable. If the cradle is connected to a laptop computer which is not connected to a wall outlet, the “WALKMAN” will deplete the battery of the laptop computer. .If the “WALKMAN” is disconnected from the cradle while data is being transferred from the computer, attach the “WALKMAN” to the cradle and transfer the data again. .Do not disconnect the USB cable while transferring data from the computer; otherwise the data transfer will be interrupted. If this occurs, reconnect the USB cable or detach the “WALKMAN” from the cradle, and transfer the data after attaching the “WALKMAN” to the cradle again. Connecting to a device such as a speaker Refer to Illustration .. Using an optional audio cable (.), you can connect the cradle to a device that outputs audio, such as an active speaker. Be sure to turn off all devices before connecting them. 1 Connect the device to the AUDIO OUT jack of the cradle with a suitable audio cable (sold separately). 2 Attachthe“WALKMAN”tothecradle. 3 Startplaybackofthe“WALKMAN.” Notes .While the cradle is connected to the computer, sound may not be output from the AUDIO OUT jack of the cradle. If this occurs, discon...