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NWZ-E580 Series Firmware Update

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • NWZ-E584

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the Walkman® player to firmware version 1.02 and provide the following benefits:

    Improvements over version 1.01:

    • Resolves a condition where the Walkman may not properly playback the playlists transferred from Media Go software

    Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 1.02:

    • Resolves a condition where the HOLD function may become disabled
    • Resolves a condition where the alarm function may not stop

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Mac OS® X

    File Info

    File Name

    • NWZ-E580_V1_02.dmg

    File Version

    • 1.02

    File Size

    • 57.55 MB

    Release Date

    • 04-16-2014

    Before You Start


    Applicable Models

    This update is not necessary if your Walkman player has already been updated by the automatic firmware update function to version 1.02. Please follow the steps below to check the firmware version of your player.

    1. Press and hold the "BACK/HOME" button until the Home menu appears.
    2. At the Home menu, tap "Settings" ( ).
    3. At the Settings menu, tap "Common Settings".
    4. At the Common Settings menu, tap "Unit Information".
    5. Confirm the Firmware version.

    If the firmware version is 1.02 or higher do not attempt to install this update.
    Important Notes
    • WARNING!!: After performing this update, it is not possible to return to or install a previous version of the firmware.
    • It is strongly recommended that you transfer all tracks and data from the player to the computer before performing this update. Tracks and data that remain on the player may be damaged or deleted during the update process.
    • In order to install this update, there must be at least 80 MB of free space on the player.
      To check the amount of free space on the player, please follow the steps below:
      1. Press and hold the "BACK/HOME" button until the "Home" menu appears.
      2. At the "Home" menu, tap "Settings" ( ).
      3. At the "Settings" menu, tap "Common Settings".
      4. At the "Common Settings" menu, tap "Unit Information".
      5. Under "Free/Total Memory Space", confirm that there is at least 80 MB of free memory.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install


    Computer System Requirements

    • Operating systems: Mac® OS X® v10.6 - 10.13
    • CPU: 1 GHz or higher
    • Memory (RAM): 1 GB or more

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Click the "Download Now" or file link to begin the download process.
    3. Read the Software Download License Agreement and, if you agree, click "Accept Agreement".
    4. Download the NWZ-E580_V1_02.dmg file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    5. Connect the player to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
    6. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the NWZ-E580_V1_02.dmg file to begin the installation.

    7. IMPORTANT!!: Do not disconnect the player from the computer while the update is in progress.

    8. Carefully follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation.
      Note: During the update the USB connection is automatically controlled and the "Connecting USB" message is not displayed. On some computers a "USB Disconnect" message may be displayed.
    9. When the Completed message is displayed, click "Finish".
    Confirm Successful Update (optional)
    1. Press and hold the "HOME" button until the Home menu appears.
    2. At the Home menu, tap "Settings" ( ).
    3. At the Settings menu, tap "Common Settings".
    4. At the Common Settings menu, tap "Unit Information".
    5. If the Firmware Version is 1.02 the update is successfully installed.