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 ................
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5.2. Playing slotRadio™ cards ................37 Playing Podcasts & Audiobooks ................39 5.3........................39 5.3.1. Instructions to Play a Podcast .............. 39 5.3.2. Modifying Podcast Play Mode ..............39 5.3.3. Playing Audiobooks ................40 5.4. Watching Videos ..................40 5.4.1 Video Playback Instructions ..............
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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...
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.
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.
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 Normal conversation City traffic Motorcycles and lawnmowers 90 # Rock concerts 110-120 #...
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 for more information. This application can also be used to optimize viewing of native file types on the Sansa Fuze+ screen (i.e., aspect ratios, frame rate, bit rate, and...
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) •...
3. Play/Pause • Toggle between Play and Pause/Stop. • To lock the device to temporarily disable the input buttons, hold down the play/pause button for 3 seconds. Locking the device disables all button actions. To unlock, slide your finger vertically on the touch pad. •...
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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.
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-detection of the player, but you can also check manually. Visit www.sandisk.com/smc to download the Sansa Updater.
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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”.
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”.
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.
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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).
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.
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Photo – displays photos according to Radio – allows you to listen to and your taste by: A-Z (alphabetical order) or record live FM broadcast radio, pause by Date. Also enables slide shows (with radio recordings, and save up to 40 or without music).
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Settings – allows you to view, set or Card – allows you to access content on a customize the Sansa MP3 player microSD/microSDHC memory card or features such as time, brightness, slotRadio card (both sold separately). volume levels, equalizer, etc. Quick Tips: Screen Icons The screen displays icons to assist you in knowing the present mode of the device.
3.6. Updating the Firmware/Sansa Media Converter Firmware is the software operating system for the Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player. SanDisk occasionally releases firmware updates, which may include new features and performance enhancements. In addition, the free downloadable Sansa Media Converter (SMC) enables users to expand the video and photo capabilities of their player by increasing the number of file types which the player can access/play.
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Connect your player to your computer. The Sansa Firmware Updater should launch automatically. 1a. ALTERNATIVELY: On a Windows® PC, Click Start then go to Programs > SanDisk > Sansa Updater > Sansa Updater to run the installer manually. STEP 2 - Download and install the Sansa Media Converter application...
STEP 3 - Launch the Sansa Media Converter application Click Start then go to Programs > SanDisk > Sansa Updater > Sansa Media Converter 3.6.1. Formatting the Player To delete all content from the internal memory, you can format the device.
CHAPTER 4: Transferring Media This chapter shows you how to transfer music files, photos, and ® videos from your computer to your Sansa Fuze™+ player. Chapter 4: Loading Content Your Sansa Fuze+ player comes with an open file platform, enabling you to load it how you like best.
4.1.1. MSC Mode: Drag and Drop 1. Connect your player to your Windows® PC. 2. Open the My Computer icon on your desktop by double-clicking on it. 3. Double-click on the Sansa FUZEP drive. Drag and drop music files from your computer to the Sansa player’s MUSIC folder. You can also drag and drop files to a microSD card inside your player by going to My Computer >...
synchronizing your player with Windows Media Player™, which comes standard as a part of the Windows® operating system. However, before you can create a playlist and transfer (or synchronize) it to your player, you need to show Windows Media Player™ where your songs are located. 4.1.3.1.
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Click the arrow below the Library Tab then select Create Playlist. Type in the name of your Playlist. Click Songs from Library then drag these to the List Pane.
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To rearrange the songs, drag them up or down in the List pane. Click Save Playlist. 4.1.3.3. Transferring Playlists to Your Player Connect your Sansa player to the computer. Select Sync digital media files to this devices using Windows Media Player on initial connection.
Sansa Media Converter can be used for transferring video or photo files to either your player or a microSD card. To download the Sansa Media Converter software or to obtain more information about its capabilities, please see www.sandisk.com/smc. Do not select both videos and photos to convert/transfer at the same time. Select one media type (photos or video) and complete the conversion/transfer process before selecting the second media type to convert/transfer.
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Instructions for Loading Photo/Video Content 1. Connect the Sansa player to the computer. 2. Select Sansa Media Converter using Sansa Media Converter on initial connection. 3. Click Add Media to select video or photo files to be converted. 4. To edit a picture, select it and follow these steps: a.
4.3. Deleting Content Deleting content can be done either from the device within the sub-functions, or through your media manager. Please be aware that deleting content from the device will not permanently delete the content if at the next synchronization these files are still on your computer for transferring back to the player.
CHAPTER 5: Playing Your Media This chapter shows you how to play music and audiobooks, watch ® videos, and view photos on your Sansa Fuze™+ MP3 player. Chapter 5: Playing Your Media 4.1. Playing Music Sansa Fuze+ player comes with the versatile capability to play an array of different audio/music file formats, including MP3, WMA, secure WMA, FLAC, AAC/M4A (DRM-free iTunes®...
5.1.1. Recently Played Mode The Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player enables quick access to play your most recently played 10 songs. 1. Press and hold the Back button to return to the home level of the user interface. 2. Tap/swipe to the Music home menu (as shown at right). 3.
Tap/swipe to the left to skip to the previous played song or press-and-hold to fast rewind to current track. Use the volume control buttons on the left side of the player to adjust the volume level during playback. To turn off the shuffle all mode, on any song which is playing, tap back in order to get to the “now playing”...
5.1.5. Music Go List In addition to being able to add playlists to your Sansa Fuze+ player, which will be listed under the “Playlist” sub-menu under “Music” (the fifth “page” in the “Music” book), the device enables you to create a dynamic “Music Go List” which you can create on the fly. This appears as a permanent playlist on your device with this name, whether it has content in it or not! To create this Music Go List, with any song you are currently listening to, simply press and...
See www.sandisk.com. 4.2. Playing slotRadio™ cards A slotRadio card is a product sold separately by SanDisk which consists of hand-crafted, premium content, pre-loaded playlists of music, making it easy to enjoy your content with no...
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commercial free music from the leading music labels, and enable skipping of songs you do not care to hear. They are an ideal solution for those people seeking quality music at reasonable value, enjoy discovering new songs, and don’t enjoy managing their own content directly.
4.3. Playing Podcasts & Audiobooks 5.3.1. Instructions to Play a Podcast From the main menu, select Podcast. Browse your latest 10 podcasts by swiping up/down, and tap play to start enjoying your podcast quickly. To view all your podcasts, from the home level menu press select and browse your podcast albums.
5.3.3. Playing Audiobooks On your Sansa Fuze+ player audiobooks can be found as the second “page of the book” under the “Podcast” menu. 1. From the main menu, select Podcast. 2. Scroll to the right and select Audiobooks. 3. Select an audiobook. 4.
5.4.2 Video Play Options To adjust the Video Options, press the Select button during video playback. Adjusting Video Brightness 1. Select Brightness. 2. Slide your finger or tap the touchpad either right or left to increase or decrease the brightness level. 3.
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Single Photo Viewing 1. From the main menu, scroll to and select Photo. 2. Use the touchpad to highlight and select the photo you want to view. 3. When a photo is in “Now Playing” mode, which is when it takes up the entire screen, simply select (tap the center of the touchpad) to open the photo Options screen.
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3. Tap the back button Repeating Photos 1. Select Repeat. 2. Press the Select button to turn Repeat On or Off. Adding photo to Background 1. Highlight and select Add to Background. Selecting Slideshow Music 1. Select Slideshow Music. 2. Select Current Song (if a song is currently playing) or one of your Playlists. 3.
CHAPTER 6: FM Radio This chapter provides instructions on how to listen to the FM broadcast radio and to program the preset stations on your ® Sansa Fuze™+ MP3 player. Chapter 6: FM Radio Listening Your Sansa Fuze+ player includes an integrated FM radio for listening to live broadcast FM stations.
6.2. Programming FM Presets You can program up 40 preset stations. There are two ways to program presets: Manually – Presets 1. From the main menu, select Radio. 2. Slide your finger or tap up or down on the touchpad to select desired frequency. 3.
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Quick Tips: Recording a FM Station Your Sansa Fuze+ player can record a FM radio broadcast until one of two events occurs: (1) the available memory on the device is exhausted; (2) the battery is drained. However, the device will take a very, very long recording and break it into individual files of approximately two hours in length.
CHAPTER 7: Voice Recording ® This chapter shows you how to use your Sansa Fuze™+ MP3 player’s built-in microphone to do voice recordings. Chapter 7: Voice Recording Your Sansa Fuze+ player includes voice recording capability and is able to store multiple independent recordings.
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This product is intended to be used for recording and playback for your home and personal enjoyment only. Copying and 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.
CHAPTER 8: Settings ® This chapter shows you how to customize your Sansa Fuze™+ MP3 player’s settings. Chapter 8: Settings Your Sansa Fuze+ player comes with a rich Settings menu for customizing your device to your particular needs. 8.1. Settings You can personalize your device by selecting Settings from the main menu level.
8.2.1 Background Settings The Background settings allow you to change the background color and image. 1. Select Color. 2. Use Select button to scroll to the color you like. 3. Select Image to scroll to the photo you would like as your background. 8.2.2 Backlight After idling for predefined seconds, the player will trigger the timer automatically and cease the backlight.
3. Highlight Pre-Gain and tap the select button to choose how many decibels(dB) you wish to adjust the overall Playback Volume level upward to compensate for the “average” level of your library’s track adjustment. For more information, please visit: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/430 8.2.11 Volume 1. Select Volume. 2. Use touchpad to select Normal or High.
8.2.12 Language 1. Select Language. 2. Use touchpad to highlight the desired language. 3. Press the Select button. 8.2.13 Date 1. Select Date. 2. Use touchpad to highlight the desired setting – Month, Date, or Year. 3. Use touchpad to adjust the selected setting then press the Select button. 8.2.14 Time 1.
How do I transfer videos and photos to my Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player? You should install the Sansa Media Converter software (see www.sandisk.com/smc). This software will convert your video and photo files then transfer them to the player. Refer to...
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What music file formats does the Sansa Fuze+ support? The Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player supports MP3, WAV, WMA, secure WMA, FLAC, AAC/M4A (DRM-free iTunes® music files), Ogg-Vorbis, and Audiobook formats. Is the player compatible with podcasts? As long as the podcasts are in any of the supported audio formats and an appropriate bit rate (32-320 kbps), then the player should be capable of playing the files.
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