Sony NWZ-Z1050 Manual

Connect your “WALKMAN” to a running computer 

using the supplied USB cable. Plug in the USB 

cable with 

 facing upward, making sure the 

connection is secure.

 

 Hint

 If [USB connected] appears on the screen, tap [Turn on USB storage] to connect.

 If the following screen does not appear, swipe the status bar on the top of the 

screen and tap [USB connected] on the notification panel.

Status bar

 You can access your “WALKMAN” from the computer.

Select your “WALKMAN” from the computer. 

Click [Start] - [Computer] or [My Computer] - [WALKMAN].

Double-click [Setup.exe].

The install wizard appears.

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  When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file stored in the 

[WALKMAN] folder of your “WALKMAN” is copied to your 

computer for backup, and the WALKMAN Guide and Media Go 

are installed to your computer.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the install wizard finishes, the   (WALKMAN Guide) icon 

appears on the desktop of your computer. You can view the Help 

guide by double-clicking the   (WALKMAN Guide) icon and 

clicking on the Help guide.

Start Media Go.

You can transfer content stored on your computer to your 

“WALKMAN.”

For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the Help guide.

 Hint

 You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Media Go from the [Start] menu (displayed by 

clicking [Start]).

 You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following 

procedure even if you delete the [Setup.exe] file by formatting the built-in flash memory 

of your “WALKMAN.” Copy the [Setup.exe] file and the [Install] folder from the 

[Backup] folder of your computer to your “WALKMAN.” Then, connect your 

“WALKMAN” to another computer on which you want to install the software and 

follow the above procedure from step 2. 

The [Backup] folder can be found at  

C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-Z1000\Backup

([Program Files(x86)] may be displayed depending on the computer OS.)

©2012 Sony Corporation  Printed in China

Please check the items in the package. 
 “WALKMAN” (1)

 Headphones (1)

 Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)

 USB cable (1)

 Quick Start Guide (this manual)

 Software

 The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes 

the following items. For details on how to install, see “How to Install the 

Supplied Software (Including Help guide).”

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 Media Go

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 WALKMAN Guide 

Help guide, etc.

Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*

(Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows 7* (Service Pack 1 or later).

*  [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

You can transfer music from CDs and transfer videos and photos to your “WALKMAN” 

using a computer. 

You can listen to FM radio using the supplied headphones.

You can play back content stored on your “WALKMAN” using another DLNA certified 

device by connecting your “WALKMAN” to your home network.

You can play back video/photo/music files stored on your “WALKMAN” on a TV by 

connecting with an HDMI cable.

Wi-Fi

You can browse the Internet and download applications by connecting to a Wi-Fi 

network. 

 Hint

 For details about this function or usage, refer to the Help guide (HTML document).

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by a Help 

guide (HTML document) that gives detailed operating instructions.

To view on your “WALKMAN” screen:  

See “How to Use the Help guide on Your “WALKMAN”.”

To view on a computer screen:  

See “How to Install the Supplied Software (Including Help guide).”

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Connect the USB cable (supplied), or other accessories that support WM-PORT 

(not supplied).

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

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS antennas are built-in.



Touch (tap) icons, items, control buttons, etc., on the screen to operate your 

“WALKMAN.”





This is used to directly display the W.control.

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

Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset your “WALKMAN.”

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  (Power) button

Hold down: Turns the power on/off.

Press: Turns the screen on/off.

Use the supplied USB cable to connect your 

“WALKMAN” to a running computer and charge 

your “WALKMAN.”

Hold down the  (Power) button on your 

“WALKMAN” to turn on the power.

Tap .

Select the desired language.

Tap the Android logo to begin using your 

“WALKMAN.”

Set the Wi-Fi connection, Google account and 

date/time, etc., following the instructions shown 

on the screen.

 Hint

 Wi-Fi connection and Google account can also be set afterwards.