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Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 2
... to a paired Android smartphone
iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Connecting to a paired iPhone
Computers
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1) Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows Vista) Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 10)
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 3
... a paired computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1) Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 7) Connecting to a paired computer (Windows Vista)
Other BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device
Multi point connection
Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 6
Table Of Contents
Help Guide MDR-XB50BS...i Getting started...i BLUETOOTH connection...i
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function 1 How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices 2 Supplied accessories...i Checking the package contents 3 Replacing the earbuds...4 Replacing arc supporters...5 About the supplied manuals...7 Features...i What you can do with the headset 8 Water ...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 7
... to a paired computer (Windows 7 58 Connecting to a paired computer (Windows Vista 60 Other BLUETOOTH devices...iii Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices 63 Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device 65 Multi point connection...iii Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone...67 Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones 68 Connecting...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 22
Help Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
System requirements for battery charge using USB
The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time. Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port:
When using Windows® Windows® 10 Home / Windows® 10 Pro Windows® ...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 29
Help Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)
By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset turns on automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones installed with Android 4.1 or later NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range ...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 31
... screen of the smartphone if it is locked.
2 Select [Setting] - [More].
3 Set the NFC function to on.
* The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Android smartphone.
4 Download and install the app "NFC Easy Connect." If you have already downloaded the app, proceed to step 5. "NFC Easy Connect" is...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 34
...Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
You can disconnect the headset from the connected smartphone by touching the headset with it. 1 Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked.
If you installed... for about 2 seconds. You hear voice guidance "Power off", the indicator (blue) goes off, then the headset turns off. 4-595-529-11(1) Copyright ...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 35
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Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Switching the device by one touch (NFC)
When the headset is connected with a BLUETOOTH device, if you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone on the headset, the headset is connected with the smartphone that touched on the headset most recently (One-touch connection switching). However, if you are talking on a BLUETOOTH mobile phone...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 47
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Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
Pairing is the process required to create a link between BLUETOOTH devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a device with the headset to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Before you start pairing operation, make sure that:
Your computer has a BLUETOOTH function that supports...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 49
... a paired computer (Windows 10)." If [MDR-XB50BS] does not appear on the display, try again from step 3.
* A Passkey may be called a "Passcode," a "PIN code," or a "Password."
Note
If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be canceled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. Once BLUETOOTH devices are...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 50
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 10) Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use) Initializing the headset to restore factory settings
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... Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)
Pairing is the process required to create a link between BLUETOOTH devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a device with the headset to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Before you start pairing operation, make sure that:
Your computer has a BLUETOOTH function that supports music...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 53
... a paired computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)." If [MDR-XB50BS] does not appear on the display, try again from step 3.
* A Passkey may be called a "Passcode," a "PIN code," or a "Password."
Note
If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be canceled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 54
...
Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Pairing is the process required to create a link between BLUETOOTH devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a device with the headset to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Before you start pairing operation, make sure that:
Your computer has a BLUETOOTH function that supports...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 55
... a paired computer (Windows 7)." If [MDR-XB50BS] does not appear on the display, try again from step 3.
* A Passkey may be called a "Passcode," a "PIN code," or a "Password."
Note
If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be canceled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 56
...an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. To delete all pairing information, see "Initializing the headset to restore factory settings."
Related Topic How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 7) Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use...
Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 97
Help Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB50BS
Charging cannot be done.
Check that you are using the micro-USB cable supplied. Check that the micro-USB cable is connected to the headset and the computer firmly. Check that the computer is turned on. Check that the computer is not in standby, sleep or hibernation mode. When using Windows 8.1 update using Windows Update. Related Topic Charging the...
Reference Guide - Page 1
... situation may be improved by
changing the wireless playback quality settings or fixing the wireless playback mode to SBC on the transmitting device. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the transmitting device.
On charging the unit • This unit can be charged using USB only.
Personal computer with USB port is required for charging. • This unit...
Limited Warranty US and Canada only - Page 1
...authorized by Sony; (ix) servicing not authorized or performed by Sony or a Sony authorized service center; (x) computer or internet viruses, bugs, worms, or Trojan Horses; (xi) malfunctions due to peripherals/accessories; (xii) modifications of or to any part of the product, including "rooting" or other modifications to control the behavior of the product or any factory installed operating system...