How it Works
SanDisk
Loading...
MP3 Player
User Manual
58 pgs2.71 Mb0

SanDisk MP3 Player User Manual

December 2011
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: SAFE USE GUIDELINES .......................................................................... 5
1.1. Usage Instructions ...................................................................................... 5
1.2. Important Hearing Safety Information ........................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Sansa® Fuze™+ Overview .................................................................... 8
2.1. Features .................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................... 9
2.3. What Comes in the Box ................................................................................ 9
2.4. Sansa Fuze+ MP3 Player at-a-Gla nce ........................................................... 10
2.5. Device Inputs & Outputs Overview ............................................................... 10
2.6. Product Capacities & Playback ..................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Basic Usage ......................................................................................... 13
3.1. Charging the Device/Connecting to the Computer .......................................... 13
3.2. Power Switch ........................................................................................... 16
3.3. Navigation Overview ................................................................................. 16
3.4. Eight Core Functions Overview .................................................................... 18
3.5. Lock Function ........................................................................................... 21
3.6. Updating the Firmware/Sansa Media Converter ............................................. 21
Chapter 4: Loading Content .................................................................................. 25
4.1. Loading Audio Files (Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks) ......................................... 25
4.2. Loading Photos and Videos ......................................................................... 30
4.3. Deleting Content ....................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5: Playing Your Media ............................................................................. 33
5.1. Playing Music ........................................................................................... 33
2
Playing slotRadio™ cards ........................................................................... 37
5.2.
5.3. .................................................................................................................. 39
5.4. Watching Videos ....................................................................................... 40
5.5. Viewing Photos & Slideshows ...................................................................... 41
Chapter 6: FM Radio Listening .............................................................................. 44
6.1. Listening to FM Radio ................................................................................ 44
6.2. Programming FM Presets ........................................................................... 45
6.3. Radio Options/Recording ............................................................................ 45
Chapter 7: Voice Recording .................................................................................. 47
7.1 Voice Recording ........................................................................................ 47
7.1.1 Recording a File ..................................................................................... 47
7.1.2 Playing Back a Recording ........................................................................ 47
Chapter 8: Settings .............................................................................................. 49
8.1. Settings .................................................................................................. 49
8.2 Basic Settings .......................................................................................... 49
8.2.1 Background Settings .............................................................................. 50
8.2.2 Backlight .............................................................................................. 50
8.2.3 Brightness ............................................................................................ 50
8.2.4 Customize ............................................................................................ 50
8.2.5 Equalizer .............................................................................................. 50
8.2.6 Info ..................................................................................................... 50
8.2.7 Power Saver ......................................................................................... 50
8.2.8 Sleep ................................................................................................... 51
8.2.9 USB Mode ............................................................................................ 51
8.2.10 Replay Gain .......................................................................................... 51
8.2.11 Volume ................................................................................................ 51
8.2.12 Language ............................................................................................. 52
8.2.13 Date .................................................................................................... 52
8.2.14 Time .................................................................................................... 52
3
8.2.15
8.2.16 Format ................................................................................................. 52
Chapter 9: Tips & Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 53
9.1 Tips & Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 53
Chapter 10: Learn More, Service & Warranty Information .................................... 55
10.1. Getting Technical Support ....................................................................... 55
10.2. SanDisk Limited Warranty ....................................................................... 55
10.3. End User License Agreement ................................................................... 56
10.4. FCC Regulation ...................................................................................... 58
Reset Factory Settings ........................................................................... 52
© 2010 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk, the SanDi sk logo and Sansa are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. Sansa Fuze, slotRadio and Your Music Your Way are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. microSD and micrSDHC marks and logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Flip is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).
4
CHAPTER 1: Safe Use Guidelines
This chapter provides important device usage suggestions, general care instructions, and hearing guidelines for safe enjoyment of your Sansa
®
Fuze™+ MP3 player.
Chapter 1: SAFE USE GUIDELINES
1.1. Usage Instructions
PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR SANSA MP3 PLAYER!
1. Read this entire manual to ensure proper usage.
2. Keep this User Manual for future reference.
3. Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal in some areas. It can also be dangerous to play your music with headphones/earphones at high volume while walk ing, or engaged in other activities. You should exercise extreme caution and discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
4. Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise
against continuous loud and extended music play. Keep the volume at a moderate level, so that you are better able to hear outside sound and to be considerate of the people around you.
5. Keep your player away from sinks, drinks, bathtubs, showers, rain, and other sources of moisture. Moisture can cause electric shocks with any electronic device.
6. Follow these tips to keep your player working well for a long time:
• Clean your player with a soft lint-free cloth.
• Do not allow young children to use your player unsupervised.
• Never force any connector into the ports of your player or your computer. Make
sure your connectors are the identical shape and size before you connect.
• Do not disassemble, crush, short-circuit or incinerate the battery as it may cause
fire, injury, burns or other hazards.
Used Device Disposal Instructions
Do not dispose of this device with unsorted waste. Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment and human health. Please refer to your local waste authority for information on the return and collection systems in your area for used electronics goods.
5
For Home and Personal Use Only!
This product is intended to be used for recording and playback for your home and personal enjoyment. Copying or commercial use of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner may be prohibited by law. Use of your MP3 player, in compliance with all copyright and applicable intellectual property laws, remains the responsibility of the user of the product.
1.2. Important Hearing Safety Information
PLEASE READ THESE HEARING SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE USING YOUR SANSA PLAYER!
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player! Your MP3 player is equipped with a variety of features. To help you maximize your
listening pleasure, SanDisk would like to advise you that it is important to use your headphones with your MP3 player at a safe hearing level.
• Exposure or repeated exposure for an extended period of time to music and other
sounds that are too loud can cause damage to your hearing resulting in temporary or even permanent “noise induced hearing loss”. [According to the European Commission / Studies show that] safe use depends on exposure time and volume levels. At 80 dB(A), exposure should be limited to 40 hours/week. At 89 dB(A) exposure should not exceed 5 hours/week.
• The default setting of the maximum volume of your MP3 player is set at 80 dB(A),
based on use of the original headphones that come with this product. If the original set of headphones is replaced with another type, this may cause higher unsafe sound levels.
• For certain uses of this MP3 player, such as with certain replacement headphones
and for use in relation with other devices, it is possible to override the standard device setting of 80 db(A). SanDisk strongly advises you to always make sure that the actual volume is at a safe level.
• Symptoms of hearing loss increase gradually with prolonged exposure at high levels
of loudness.
• Initially, you may not even be aware of the loss unless detected with a hearing test.
• Your hearing may adapt to higher volumes of sound. In order to prevent any harmful
impact to your hearing, you must control the sound from your headphones and set the Sansa MP3 player’s volume to a low setting where you can hear it clearly and comfortably.
• Listen to your Sansa MP3 player at such a level that you can still hear con versation
and other people in your environment without shouting when you attempt to converse.
• It can also be dangerous to play your music with headphones/earphones at high
volume while walking or engaged in other activities. You should exercise extreme caution and discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones or earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. This may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal some areas.
6
Hearing levels
To help you understand what may be considered a safe hearing level, the following examples are included for your reference.
Examples of Typical Approximate Sound Level:
Sound Level (dB)
Refrigerator humming 40 Normal conversation 60 City traffic 80 Motorcycles and lawnmowers 90 # Rock concerts 110-120 #
* A decibel (dB) is a unit of relative measurement of the stren g th of sound wave. In
decibels (dB), a measured signal level doubles with every additional 3 dB.
# These sound decibel levels are considered harmful with extended exposure. Information courtesy of the National Institute of Deafness & Other Communication Disorders
(NIDCD) http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp
.
For your safety!
Your hearing may adapt to higher volumes of sound. In order to prevent any harmful impact to your hearing, you must control the sound emanating from your headphones and set the MP3 player volume to a low setting where you can hear it clearly and comfortably.
Studies, including one from NIDCD indicate that soun ds of less than 80 decibels, even after long exposure, are unlikely to cause a hearing loss. Listen to your MP3 player at such a level that you can still hear conversation and other people in your environment without shouting when you attempt to converse.
It can also be dangerous to play your music with headphones/earphones at high volume while walking or engaged in other activities. You shou ld exercise extreme caution and discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal in some areas.
7
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2: Product Overview
This chapter will familiarize you with the features and functionality
®
of your Sansa
Fuze™+ player.
Chapter 2: Sansa® Fuze™+ Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player! Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player is a high performance portable digital audio/video player with a
large and vibrant 2.4” color screen, a digital FM tuner, a built-in microphone, and a microSDHC card slot. You can listen to and record FM radio broadcasts and make voice recordings. Additionally, you can use the microSDHC card slot to expand your storage capacity and/or read digital media files via microSD/microSDHC cards.
2.1. Features
• Vibrant 2.4” QVGA LCD screen (320x240) for brilliant views of your videos, photos,
and album art.
• Capacitive touch control pad provides easy navigation through the bright
graphical user interface menus.
• Supports the following music file formats: MP3, WMA, secure WMA, FLAC, AAC/M4A
(DRM-free iTunes® music files), WAV, and OGG-Vorbis. In addition, the device supports Audible and audiobook formats
• Displays embedded album art and other song metadata.
• Native video file support of H.264, MPEG4, and WMV file types (320 x 240).
Additional file formats including 3gp/3gpp2, ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX(ver 6.0), DVR-MS, MOV, MP4, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MJPEG, FLV, and Flip® file formats can be added to the player easily using the optional free downloadable Sansa Media Converter (SMC) software available via the Sansa Updater. See www.sandisk.com/smc information. This application can also be used to optimize v iewing of native file types on the Sansa Fuze+ screen (i.e., aspect ratios, frame rate, bit rate, and resolution).
• Native photo file support of JPG and BMP file formats. Additional file formats
including TIFF, GIF, PCX, TGA, and PNG can be added to the player easily using the optional free downloadable Sansa Media Converter software available via the Sansa Updater. See www.sandisk.com/smc be used to optimize viewing of native file type on the Sansa Fuze+ screen (i.e., aspect ratios and resolution).
• Includes an integrated FM radio for listening to and recording of live-broadcast FM
radio stations with up to 40 pre-set channels. Enables pausing of FM radio broadcasts during recording, for instance to filter out commercials or other unwanted portions of a broadcast.
• Supports voice recording function with a built-in microphone.
• microSD/microSDHC card slot supports additional higher capacities, up to 40GB* of
total device content including internal memory (e.g., 8GB player with a 32GB card).
• Allows users to read data directly from the card on the player (in the supported
music, photo, and video formats detailed above) which are stored on a microSD/microSDHC card in the card slot (card not included).
.
for more
for more information. This application can also
8
• Rechargeable battery lasts up to 24 hours of audio playback or 5 hours of video
playback**.
* 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage. The device holds approximately 10,000 songs at its maximum capacity.
** Based on continuous audio playback at 128 kbps MP3; video playback at QVGA 512kbps MPEG4; battery life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
2.2. Minimum System Requirements
• Windows® XP SP2, Mac® OS X10.3, or Linux
• Windows Media® Player 10 (for playlist creation and synchronizing library and
device)
• Internet access (for downloading content, receiving firmware updates or the optional
Sansa Media Converter software from SanDisk)
• CD-ROM drive (for installation of bundled applications; Americas only)
• USB port (for battery charging and file transfers; high-speed transfers require a USB
2.0 port)
2.3. What Comes in the Box
• Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player
• micro-USB charge/transfer cable for connecting to a computer
• Earphones
• Quick Start Guide
• eMusic
• Rhapsody
®
free trial offer insert (Americas only)
®
free trial offer insert, including software CD (Americas only)
9
2.4. Sansa Fuze+ MP3 Player at-a-Glance
1. On/Off
7. Volume
10. Display screen
4. Back
5. microSD card slot
2. Navigation touch pad
9. Microphone
8. Headphone jack
3. Play/Pause/Lock
6. micro-USB
connecting port
2.5. Device Inputs & Outputs Overview
1. On/Off Power Button
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on/turn off the player.
• Press and hold for 20 seconds to reset your player (this
should be used extremely rarely).
2. Touch Pad
• Navigate through screens, photos and menus by sliding or tapping desired direction.
• Tap center of cross markings to make a selection (“select option”).
• Tapping the select option (center of touchpad) at “Now playing” mode will bring up additional feature options.
10
3. Play/Pause
4. Back
5. microSD/microSDHC Card Slot
6. Micro-USB Connection
7. Volume Control
8. Headphone Jack
9. Microphone
10. Display Screen
• Toggle between Play and Pause/Stop.
• To lock the device to temporarily disable the input buttons,
hold down the play/pause button the device disables all button actions. To unlock, slide your finger vertically on the touch pad.
• Tap Back button to return to a previous screen level. The back button works in the same way that a back button works on a web browser such as Internet Explorer®.
• Press and hold down the Back button for 2 seconds to return to the main menu level no matter where you are in the user interface.
• Located on the left side of the device, this slot is for inserting a microSD/microSDHC memory card (to expand capacity, or to read media files you might have stored on it) or listen to a slotRadio™ card (both sold separately).
• Connect the included micro-USB cable here to your computer. This cable both charges the device and also enables data transfer between the computer and the player.
• Pressing up/down increases or decreases the volume level.
• Insert included headphones here.
• The voice recording microphone is located at the base of
the player just to the left of the headphone jack. There is a very tiny gap between top and bottom lids where the microphone receives its audio input.
• Displays the status of the MP3 player, including user interface functional section, play mode (e.g., shuffle), power level (battery), time, and view guide (dots on the bottom of the screen).
for 3 seconds. Locking
2.6. Product Capacities & Playback
The Sansa Fuze+ comes in 3 different capacities: 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB. The Fuze+ also has a microSDHC card slot* for expanding your storage possibilities, enabling up to approximately 40 GB of total data storage capacity (including the storage built into the device, e.g., 8 GB capacity can take up to a 32 GB microSDHC card) which is approximately equal to 10,000 songs!
Rechargeable battery lasts up to 24 hours for audio playback and 5 hours of video playback
†
.
11
The number of songs and photos that the device holds varies by capacity, (amongst other factors) as summarized below:
4 GB** 8 GB** 16 GB**
Number of Songs††
(3.5 min)
Number of Photos††
(5 MP)
Videos††
(MPEG-4 video@ 512 Kbps)
Up to 1,000 Up to 2,000 Up to 4,000
Up to 2,400 Up to 4,800 Up to 9,600
Up to 12 Up to 24 Up to 48
Notes:
* Card(s) sold separately. ** 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity is not available for data storage. † Based on continuous audio playback at 128 kbps MP3; video playback at 512 kbps/MPEG-4,
battery life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not
replaceable. †† Approximations: results will vary based on file size, resolution, compression, bit rate, content, host device, pre-loaded files and other factors. See www.sandisk.com.
12
CHAPTER 3: Basic Usage
This chapter provides you the basic usage instructions for your Sansa® Fuze™+ MP3 player.
Chapter 3: Basic Usage
Quick Tips:
1. Ensure your player is fully charged before operating for the first time.
2. Updating the player’s firmware is highly recommended. The Sansa Updater will inform you if the firmware is in need of updating via auto-detention of the player, but you can also check manually. Visit www.sandisk.com/smc to download the Sansa Updater.
This chapter provides more information on charging the device, updating the firmware, and much, much more!
3.1. Charging the Device/Connecting to the Computer
The Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player connects to a computer via an included micro-USB cable, which is used both for charging the device and also for transferring data back and forth, such as for loading music, videos, or photo files.
Your player comes with an internal rechargeable battery. The battery is not Before using the player for the very first time, fully charge the battery. To charge the battery, you need to connect the device to a computer using the included USB cable.
replaceable.
3.1.1. Connecting to a Computer
1. Connect the smaller end of the micro-USB cable to the Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player.
2. Connect the larger end of the micro-USB cable into an available USB port on the computer (usually found on the side or back of the computer).
3. The computer must be turned on for the USB port to be able to charge the battery. When connected, the player will show the word “connected” and will display a USB icon. In addition, the battery icon charging indicator will appear and the battery level indicator will blink while charging. Note that you will not view photos while the player is connected to the computer.
4. On a computer running Windows®, your player will appear under My Computer as a Portable Media Player
5. To stop recharging, simply disconnect the USB cable.
be able to play music, watch videos, or
13
If you have a PC running Windows®, and the player is not recognized by your computer, make sure you have Windows Media™ Player version 10 or higher installed. You can also change the USB Mode to MSC (“Mass Storage Class”) mode by going to “Settings”, selecting “USB Mode”, and then selecting “MSC”. See Settings For a Mac® operating system computer, ensure that USB Mode is set to Auto Detect or
MSC mode.
Auto Detect or MTP (“Media Transfer Protocol”) mode
in Chapter 8 for more details.
MSC (“Mass Storage Class”) mode
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator is located at the top-left corner of th e screen.
Battery Full Battery Low
14
You can charge your player using the USB port on your computer using the included micro-USB cable. You can also use any micro-USB charger rated to 5V DC output (not included). When connected properly to the computer for charging or transferring data, an icon which looks like USB cable will appear on the screen of the device, with the word “Connected”. If this icon does not appear in 3-5 seconds, then the USB connection has not been made successfully.
Quick Tips:
1. If the device does not charge, ensure that your cable is fully inserted firmly into both the device port and the USB port.
2. Some low-power USB ports may not provide enough power to charge the Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player. If you are still having problems, use a different USB port.
3. The battery can also be charged using an AC-to-DC 5 Volt (or lower rated) adapter (not included) or a 5 Volt car adapter (not included), which are available at most consumer electronics stores. When charging using an AC-to-DC adaptor, it will be possible to listen to the device while charging, unlike charging while connected to the computer.
3.1.2. Removing the player from your computer
Windows® – Simply disconnect the micro-USB cable from the player after you have
finished charging, transferring, firmware upgrading, or synchronizing files. Mac® – Eject the “removable disk” appearing on your screen by dragging the icon to the
Trash, and then disconnect the micro-USB cable.
Caution!
Do not disconnect the player while it’s transferring data. Disconnecting the player from the computer while data are being transferred may cause a loss of data or possible damage to the player.
15
3.2. Power Switch
The power switch is used to turn the player on or off as well as resetting it.
Power On/Power Off
Press and hold the Power button on the top of the player for approximately 2
seconds to power it on or turn it off.
Reset
To reset your player, press and hold the Power button for approximately 20 seconds. You should not have to reset the player except in the rare occurrence
when the player does not respond.
3.3. Navigation Overview
The Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player utilizes a unique graphical user interface which works in conjunction with the capacitive touch pad interface. Instead of using a traditional “home” screen, the device’s interface is organized in a way that can be thought of as either a film strip or as a digital book shelf, with the various features organized in a horizontal manner as shown below:
Each of the 8 basic features always appears in the order as shown:
1. Music
2. Videos
3. Photos
4. Radio
5. Podcasts (also contains audiobooks)
6. Voice recording
7. Card (for directly accessing what’s on a card or playing a slotRadio card)
8. Settings
16
The user interface is navigated by swiping left-to-right to select the feature of interest, or by swiping top-to-bottom within features. The interface can also be navigated for the most part by simply tapping on the end points of the markings on the device, much like ends of a compass (East, West, North, South). For example, tapping on the right side of the touch pad will advance the screen from Music Æ Videos Æ Photos, and so forth. Pressing and holding the touch pad compass points is equivalent to multiple taps. Upon reaching the “ends of the bookcase” (Music on the left, Settings on the right), the devi ce will show a bounce back, indicating that it isn’t possible to go any further (there is no looping around). Thus we speak of the device as having a “home level” instead of a home button, per se, which consists of this level of 8 features.
At any time, the number of sub-menus can be determined by counting the number of dots that appear on the bottom of the screen. These can be thought of as a quick reference to the number of “pages in the book” for that particular section of the digital library. For example, on the main menu you can see that there are 8 dots on the bottom of the screen, corresponding to the 8 main features as detailed above, with the current mode highlighted. Swiping or tapping the touch pad to navigate from right to left will advance the currently highlighted dot, indicating where you are at any time.
Similarly, within all of the 8 functions except for “Settings”, you will find a view guide of dots at the bottom of the screen.
From the home level, you can quickly access any content showing on the screen by pressing the play button
categories, tap or press the select option (center of touchpad) and the device will display the sub-menus associated with that function.
Quick Tips:
1. When on the home level menu, swiping vertically w ill give a preview of the content contained in that area. For example, the Music section will display the album art for the 10 most recent songs played. Videos, photos, and podcasts will also display the thumbnails for the 10 most recently played files in those categories.
2. No matter where you are in the user interface, pressing and holding the back button on the upper left corner of the touchpad area will return the device to the
home level.
. Alternatively, to select files or functions within any of these 8
17
3.4. Eight Core Functions Overview
Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player’s unique graphical user interface has a dedicated home menu for each of the 8 functional categories.
1. Music
2. Videos
3. Photos
4. Radio
5. Podcasts (note: also contains audiobooks)
6. Voice Recording
7. Card
8. Settings
The dots bar view guide at the bottom of every screen indicates your location within the home menu level or within functional sub-menus.
Music – allows you to browse and listen to music according to your taste by: Artist, Album, Songs, Genre, or Playlist.
Video – allows you to browse and watch videos according to your taste by: A-Z (alphabetical order), or Duration.
18
Loading...
+ 40 hidden pages
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use