How to transfer music files to the microSD card in a Walkman

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.

This article provides basic steps to transfer music files from a computer to the microSD™ card in the Walkman® player. For details on how to perform any step refer to the Help Guide or product manuals .

Before you start

• When you use a microSD card in the Walkman for the first time, the microSD card needs to be formatted with the Walkman.
• Before transferring the files to a microSD card, check the precautions referenced in the Important information about using a MicroSD compatible Walkman player article.

How to transfer music files to a microSD card

1. Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot on the Walkman.
2. In the Location for USB Transfer or USB storage settings menu, select SD Card
   Note: This step is for NW-A10/A20/ZX2/ZX100 series only.

3. Transfer music files to the microSD card.

   The procedure is similar to how you transfer files to the Walkman internal memory.

   • For Microsoft® Windows® computers: Use the Music Center for PC app to transfer music files.
     • For details, refer to the Transferring content to an audio device such as the WALKMAN article.
     • For NW-A30/A40/A50/A100/WM1/ZX300/ZX500 series: Select Memory card as the destination.
     • For NW-A100/ZX500 series:
       • The Walkman can't be recognized when the Music Center for PC version is lower than 2.1.0. If it is, update the Music Center for PC software to the latest version.
       • Make sure that you are using the USB Type-C™ cable (supplied with the Walkman) to connect the computer, and select File Transfer in the Use USB for menu on the Walkman.
   • For Mac® computers: Use software compatible with your Mac computer and Walkman. Supported software varies depending on your Walkman.