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This section describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to your computer. Before
installation, turn on your computer, and start Windows 98.

Be sure to install the software 

 connecting Network Walkman with the supplied dedicated USB cable.

Do not install the software while connecting the dedicated USB cable. Connect the dedicated USB cable only
after you have restarted the computer after installation.

    Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The Setup program automatically starts and the following window appears. If the program
does not start, double-click [Setup.exe].

    Follow the instructions in the Installer window to complete the installation.

When the Input window for the CD key appears, input the CD key written on the CD-ROM
case label.
When the installation is finished, the following dialog box appears in the display.

Click [Finish] to restart the computer.

Do not delete, move or modify the installed folder.

When you restart the computer after installing the software, the “OpenMG(NW-E3&E2)
Registration” icon will appear on the desktop. Make sure that you can connect to Internet, then
double-click this icon to start customer registration for this product (Network Walkman) and for
the EMD services.

For details on registration, refer to the supplied leaflet in the box.

To use OpenMG-enabled EMD services on the Internet, the following conditions are required.

• You need Internet access from your computer. (Sign up an Internet service provider.)
• You need to download several programs (e.g., EMD key installer).

To download these programs, double-click the “OpenMG Registration” icon, then follow the
displayed instructions.

• You need to register yourself with the EMD service provider you are going to use. Consult the

provider for details.

In order to update your OpenMG Jukebox software, your current software must be registered.

If your software is not registered, please register your current software now. If you are a
registered user, proceed to step 2.

Insert the CD-ROM supplied with your new product. This will automatically run. If the

program does not start, double-click [Setup.exe].
Please follow the on-screen instructions to retain all existing music files and update your
software.

After your update is completed, restart the computer.

Then double-click the “OpenMG(NW-E3&E2) Registration” icon on your desktop and follow
the instructions to register.

• If the OpenMG Jukebox icon is displayed on the task tray, right-click the icon to choose [Remove from the

task tray], then proceed with the installation.

• Be sure to input the CD keys of the CD-ROM you are going to install. If an error message appears in the

display, check if the CD keys are of the correct CD-ROM case label.

This section describes how to record the contents of a compact disc onto the hard drive of your
computer, and then how to transfer it to Network Walkman (Check-Out).

You can also download by using EMD Services, or convert MP3 files and WAV format audio
files. Please refer to the online help for more information.

    Connect Network Walkman to your computer.

Connect the wide connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network
Walkman, then the narrow connector to the USB jack of your computer.
“CONNECT” appears in the display.

While pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector, pull it out.

• Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed.
• Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed.
• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time.
• Be sure to insert the battery into Network Walkman when connecting it to your computer.
• When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time, the USB driver Installer window

appears. Please follow the instructions in the Installer window.

• Connect Network Walkman only as necessary. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable while you do not use

Network Walkman with the computer connected.

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

to the USB jack

to the dedicated
USB jack

    Start the OpenMG Jukebox software.

Double click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop or click [Start]–[Programs]–
[OpenMG Jukebox]–[OpenMG Jukebox].
The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.

z

The OpenMG Jukebox software automatically starts when Network Walkman is connected to your
computer. (Please refer to the online help for more information.)

    Start recording.

You can record music from a compact disc onto the hard drive of your computer, using the
OpenMG CD Recorder software.
1

 Insert the compact disc you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. If

the OpenMG CD Recorder automatically starts, go to 3.

2

 Click the [Recorder] button in the OpenMG Jukebox window.

The OpenMG CD Recorder window appears showing the contents of the compact disc.

This message appears when you use the OpenMG CD Recorder for the first time. We recommend you
to choose [Yes]. You can optimize the CD drive later, too. Please refer to the online help for more
information. (It may take up to 20 minutes to optimize the CD drive.)

3

 Click z.

The recording begins. When recording is finished, the recorded music will appear in the
OpenMG Jukebox window as a new album.

bit rate

z

 button

Portable Player window
(The music files inside Network
Walkman appear.)