Switching the file transfer mode
Switch the mode for file transfers between the computer and the WALKMAN® from MTP to MSC.
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Connect the Walkman to the computer.
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Check the file transfer mode.
Open Windows Explorer, and then select [Computer] - [WALKMAN].
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If the file transfer mode is set to MTP:
The [Storage Media] folder will appear as follows. Proceed to Step 3 to switch the mode to MSC. -
If the file transfer mode is set to MSC:
A list of the folders on the Walkman will appear as follows. In this case, you do not need to perform the subsequent procedure. Use “Music Center for PC” as is.
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If the file transfer mode is set to MTP:
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Switch the file transfer mode to MSC.
- Open [Device Manager].
- Perform [Update Driver Software].
Right-click on [Portable Device] - [WALKMAN] on the [Device Manager] screen, and then select [Update Driver Software].
Select [Browse my computer for driver software] on the displayed screen, and then select [Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer].
Select [USB Mass Storage Device], and then select [Next].
The file transfer mode will switch to MSC.