Comments on: Sony NWZ-S610 Walkman (Review)

By: Greggy

Greggy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:44:48 +0000

Thank you Rena. I have spent a frustrating few hours trying to get both mine and my daughters Walkman working on the computer and having read your instructions – it’s fixed!

By: hasan

hasan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:31:13 +0000

je cherche un cable usb por mon walkman sony nwz-615 merci de me repondre tres vite por confermeation

By: Rena chaluvan

Rena chaluvan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:09:34 +0000

I had a similar problem (my computer uses Windows XP) – Sony Walkman beeps a couple times when I insert the USB Cable that connects it, like it is connecting, but it does not charge or is not found by Windows Media Player. In my case, the way I fixed it was to:
1, Go into Control Panel
2. Double Click ‘System’ ICON
3. Select Hardware Tab
4. Select Device Manager
5. Select ‘View’ at the Top
6. ‘Devices by Type’ AND ‘Show Hidden Devices’ should be selected
7. ‘Scroll down to ‘Portable Devices’ and open it up.
8. My Sony Walkman was there with and Exclamtion point ( ! ) in a yellow circle,
9. Right Click on this yellow exclamation point.
10, Select ‘UNINSTALL’
11. Once the computer says ‘Device has been Uninstalled, Disconnect your Walkman’s USB cable then reconnect.
12. At this point, my Walkman was recognized by my computer, started charging, and was recognized by Windows Media Player

By: Sahas Katta

Sahas Katta — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:37:22 +0000

you can buy one from amazon for $15!
Link: Sony USB Cable
Hope that helps!

By: Erika Satie

Erika Satie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:52:40 +0000

I lost USb cable… how can I found just USB cable to buy???

By: Alphonse

Alphonse — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:23:11 +0000

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infernal, just how do i create a playlist from windows media player to my mp4 ive been trying but i cant T_T

By: Erik

Erik — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:25:23 +0000

I just got a sony walkman (s616f) and i installed all the hardware and everything and its all plugged in, i tried resetting it and everything, but it is not recognized by my computer…

By: Rina

Rina — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:33:33 +0000

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thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

By: gungun

gungun — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:30:42 +0000

“anifreak says

for any1 with the bug that gets u frozen on a screen that says “every moment has its music” just hold the reset button for 10 sec”

anifreak – thank you thank you!!!
Every moment has its music was on my screen and I thought that I had ruined the player, cous a dog bit the wire and I fixed it my self with a cloth pin or peg!
jibbbbbý!!!
takk takk

By: Don

Don — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:13:30 +0000

MTP Fix for Sony WALKMAN: infernal’s USB fix worked for me fine. For those who need an MTP fix here is a link to the MTP DRIVER wpdmtp_hw.inf file.

http://www.tech-archive.net/Archive/WinXP/microsoft.public.windowsxp.music/2007-05/msg00011.html

Now you can manually reinstall MTP, reboot, after which WMP 11 recognized my Sony for syncing files although the Sony Media Manager does not detect it. Did have to go into the WMP11 library menu area then re-plug in the walkman for it to be detected.

For those using as a USB device: The RealPlayer free version worked on an old Sony I had setup as a USB device years ago, and was simple to use so might explore that again if WMP11 is difficult.

Have the same MTP problem not detected Samsung MP3 player which after the MTP driver reinstall at least now says “connected”. No longer recognized by Windows as a Samsung YP-U3 device but does show up as an MTP device now but still not recognized by the Samsung Media Studio software.

Comparing my samsung which is great for such a tiny device I take to the gym, its the size of a pack of gum, doing all basic functions well but the SONY NWZ-A728 sounds INCREDIBLE and I know the Samsung has good sound from other friends opinions. Very impressed with my Sony so far and hope it is as durable as the banged around Samsung.

Infernal thanks to you have a fully functioning Walkman. Was dead before your USB advice. Hope this helps someone else or gives them other options to explore.

By: Instant

Instant — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:05:56 +0000

Thanks to Infernal, I’ve managed to update the WALKMAN device to a USB instead of a MTP device.
I only have the USB cable for this device and when it says “FULL” in the battery icon, I disconnect the device and the darn thing won’t turn on.
Could it be a battery problem? I haven’t used the player in a long while.
Thanks in advance.

By: pepita

pepita — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:45:56 +0000

dear dear infernal,
thank yooouu, you saved my life and all my music and my beloved mp3player, your instructions were really helpful so just thank you thank you and köszönöm!

By: natalie

natalie — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:24:03 +0000

My walkman is not working or charging when i put the USB cable into the computer. I haven’t used it in a long time and i would like to use it again. What should I do?

By: anifreak

anifreak — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:17:21 +0000

for any1 with the bug that gets u frozen on a screen that says “every moment has its music” just hold the reset button for 10 sec

By: marie

marie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:13:15 +0000

thanks infernal and satisfier.. you helped solve my problem!

By: Angry Sony user

Angry Sony user — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:17:53 +0000

Uncle – Have you found a solution yet? I have the exact same problem as you. I’ve had the NWZ-S618 for 5 mths, all fine, and now my computer says USB device not recognized. It won’t charge and it won’t connect to the computer. It makes the MP3 player pretty much USELESS!!! I’ll be throwing it back at the retailer at this stage.

By: Infernal

Infernal — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:44:23 +0000

There’s no reason to turn off the screen while charging – it doesn’t waste any battery. As far as I know, there’s no way to do this in the first place, so don’t worry about it :)

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:14:49 +0000

Is there any way to charge the Sony Walkman (NWZ-S618F) and have the screen turn off ? My screen always stays on saying connecting to USB. I would like to get the screen to turn off while charging at the same time. Thanks for your help.

By: Infernal

Infernal — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:14:29 +0000

So when you right-click My Computer, select Hardware, and then go into Device Manager – when you expand those categories at the side, you don’t see the Walkman or an “MTP” device anywhere? When it’s plugged in, wait a few seconds and then expand every category (clicking the + sign) and see if you find “Walkman”, “MTP” or even “SONY MP3″ or something like that.

If you DO see that, then you just have to right-click it and select Update Driver, then Choose from Specific Location (or something along those lines) and then select “Don’t search. Click next and then you should have 2 driver choices: MTP or USB storage – click USB.

If you don’t see it listed in Device Manager…what do you see when you look at My Computer when it’s plugged in? Look at it before and after the Walkman is plugged in – do you notice any difference when you plug it in?

Oh, also, what happens when you plug the Walkman into your Computer? Does anything show that additional hardware has been detected? If not, try going into Control Panel > Add New Hardware and the above steps should apply, also.

If none of this works…what Operating System are you using?

By: Uncle

Uncle — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:03:53 +0000

Thanks Infernal but I had already trid this:

“Clicking on the “System Devices” tab should have “Walkman” or MTP device. Right click on it and go to properties, now before doing anything it should say “Location — —— Location 0 (Walkman)” if not try unplugging the walkman and see if the MTP device you’re looking at is removed from the list, just to make sure it’s the right device we’re looking for.”

My problem seems to be that it ids not picked up anywhere on my system. Or on my wifes SONY VAIO laptop.

Any other advice / ideas??