SanDisk Sansa e200R Rhapsody User manual

SanDisk Sansa™e200R Rhapsody®
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions...............................................................................................5
Introduction..........................................................................................................6
Package Contents............................................................................................8
Getting Started.....................................................................................................9
Overview Of Features.....................................................................................9
Music Screen Features..................................................................................10
Playback Screen Features .............................................................................11
Li-ion Battery Charge ...................................................................................12
Battery Level Indicator.................................................................................13
Battery Replacement.....................................................................................14
Hold Switch (Factory set to the locked position)..........................................14
Minimum System Requirements...................................................................14
Firmware Upgradeable..................................................................................15
Connecting to Your Computer..........................................................................15
Rhapsody and PlaysForSure Modes .............................................................15
Connect to your computer.............................................................................16
Transferring Files...............................................................................................16
Transfer Music..............................................................................................16
Transfer Playlists...........................................................................................17
Delete Music Files ........................................................................................18
Synchronize Files..........................................................................................19
Photo/Video Transfer-Sansa Media Converter..............................................20
Supported Import media types......................................................................21
Transfer Photos and Video............................................................................21
Delete Photos and Video...............................................................................22
Safely Removing Sansa e200R Rhapsody from the Computer.....................23
Basic Usage.........................................................................................................24
Power On ......................................................................................................24
Using Thumbwheel.......................................................................................25
Main Menu....................................................................................................25
Using Navigation Buttons.............................................................................26
Using Submenu Button.................................................................................26
Power Off......................................................................................................26
Music Mode..................................................................................................26

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!Music/Voice/FM Playback.....................................................................26
!Setting Repeat Mode..............................................................................27
!Setting Shuffle Mode.............................................................................28
!Setting Music EQ...................................................................................28
!Remove Songs from Playlist..................................................................29
!Scan Through Song................................................................................30
!Rate This Song.......................................................................................30
!View Artist Info .....................................................................................31
!Rhapsody Channels................................................................................31
!Add Track to Library .............................................................................32
!Ban Track...............................................................................................32
!Purchase.................................................................................................33
Photo Mode...................................................................................................34
!Viewing Photos......................................................................................34
Slideshow......................................................................................................35
!Slideshow Options.................................................................................35
Video Mode...................................................................................................36
!Playing Video.........................................................................................36
FM Radio Mode............................................................................................37
!FM Radio...............................................................................................37
!FM Preset...............................................................................................38
Recording Mode ...........................................................................................39
!Voice Recording.....................................................................................39
!FM Radio Broadcast Recording.............................................................40
Settings Mode...............................................................................................41
!Set Music Options..................................................................................41
!Set Radio Options..................................................................................42
!Set Slideshow Options...........................................................................42
!Best Buy Digital Music Store Account..................................................43
!Set Backlight..........................................................................................43
!Set Language .........................................................................................44
!Set Date and Time..................................................................................44
!Set Brightness........................................................................................44
!Set Volume.............................................................................................45
!Reset All.................................................................................................45
!Info.........................................................................................................46

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!Set Auto Shut-Off ..................................................................................46
!Set USB Mode.......................................................................................46
!Set Record Button..................................................................................47
!Set Press and Hold.................................................................................47
Tips, FAQ, and Troubleshooting.......................................................................48
Service and Warranty Information..................................................................52
Getting Technical Support ............................................................................52
Learn More ...................................................................................................52
1-YEAR SanDisk Limited Warranty................................................................53
USER NOTICE..................................................................................................55
End User License Agreement ............................................................................56
FCC Regulation..................................................................................................61
Important - Safe Hearing Level Info................................................................62

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Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully before using your Sansa e200R
Rhapsody MP3 Player.
2. Read this entire manual to ensure proper usage.
3. Keep this User Guide for future reference.
4. 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 walking, or engaged in other activities. You should exercise
extreme caution and discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
5. 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. .Refer to section on Safe Hearing Level Info for more details.
6. Keep your player away from sinks, drinks, bathtubs, showers, rain, and other
sources of moisture. Moisture can cause electric shocks with any electronic device.
7. Follow these tips to keep your player working well for a long time:
!Clean your player with a soft lint-free cloth used on glass lenses.
!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.
8. Do not disassemble, crush, short-circuit or incinerate battery as it may cause fire,
injury, burns or other hazards.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a SanDisk Sansa™e200R Rhapsody®
MP3 Player.
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody is a high performance portable digital audio/video
player with a large 1.8” TFT color screen, digital FM tuner, voice recorder,
microSD™card expansion slot, and a replaceable and rechargeable Lithium Ion
battery.
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody is optimized to work seamlessly with the Best Buy
Digital Music Store powered by Rhapsody subscription service and media player.
The device display includes current subscription status. This player comes
pre-loaded with a wide selection of Rhapsody Channels and playlists.
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody provides superior sound playback and enables
users to play MP3,AAC, RAX, WMA, and secure WMAaudio files. This device
records FM radio broadcasts, and has a voice recorder function. It also supports
Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music.
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody plays video, and displays photos that are
transferred to the player through the Sansa Media Converter software. The
converter supports most image formats allowing you to enjoy photos and
personal videos anywhere you go.

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The Sansa e200R Rhapsody is available in the following capacity points:
2GB (e250R), 4GB (e260R), 6GB (e270R), 8GB (e280R)
2GB
4GB
6GB
8GB
Hours of Music Content
32 64 96 128
MP3 Number of Songs 500
1000
1500
2000
Note: Approximation based on 4 minute songs at 128 kbps MP3 (3,932,160 bytes/song)
1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some of the listed capacity is
used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage.
Features:
!Digital Audio Player – supports MP3,AAC, RAX, WMA, and
secure WMA audio files. Convert and transfer other file types
automatically with the included Best Buy Digital Music Store Media
Player.
!Video Player – supports video files converted and transferred to the
device through the included Sansa Media Converter software.
!Photo Browser – supports photo files converted and transferred to the
device through the included Sansa Media Converter software.
!FM Radio – includes an integrated FM radio for listening to
live-broadcast FM radio stations.
!Voice Recorder – supports voice recording function with built-in
microphone.
!FM Radio Program Recording – provides synchronous recording
function for FM recorded files.
!EQ effect – you are able to select an EQ mode to personalize your
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!microSD™ Slot – supports read or write of Music Files from external
microSD cards.
!Internal Memory – allows users to store data on the internal memory
Package Contents
Please unpack your Sansa e200R Rhapsody and check that the following were
included.
!Earphones
!USB 2.0 Travel Cable
!Installation CD (User Guide, Best Buy Digital Music Store Media
Player, Best Buy Digital Music Store Preview, and Sansa Media
Converter included)
!End User License Agreement Insert in CD Sleeve
!Loud Music Warning Insert
!Quick Start Guide
!Travel Pouch
!Lanyard

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Getting Started
Overview Of Features
1. Record Voice Record Button.
2. Strap Eyelet Lanyard connection.
3. MIC Internal Microphone.
4. Hold Factory set to locked position (orange color
visible). Slide to unlock controls. When locked
all controls are disabled. Lock to prevent
accidental activation of controls.
5. Earphone Port Connect earphones here to listen to player.
6. Display Window Read status and information here.

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7. Thumbwheel Rotate to select menu items or adjust volume.
8. Select Button Press to select the item.
9. Up/Pause/Resume Press to move up one item, pause, or resume.
10.Left/Previous/Rewind Press for previous track, rewind, or move left.
11.Down/Submenu Press to move down or to options menu.
12.Right/Forward Press for next track, fast forward, or move right.
13.Power/Menu/Reset Press to power on/off, enter menu, or hold 15
seconds to reset your Sansa e200R Rhapsody.
When the player is locked using the Hold switch,
described above, the player will not power on or
off. All controls will be disabled.
14.Dock Connector Port Plug the Dock Connector Cable here.
15.microSD Card Slot Insert microSD, or gruvi™ content cards.
Music Screen Features
1. Menu Title Displays the title of the current menu.
2. Items Displays items for selection.
3. Time Indicates the current time.

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4. Subscription Status Indicates the Best Buy Digital Music Store
subscription status.
5. Battery Indicates the Battery Charge status.
Playback Screen Features
1. Track Number Display the current track number and the total
number of tracks on the device.
2. Shuffle Indicates when Shuffle function is enabled.
3. Repeat Indicates when Repeat function is enabled.
4. AlbumArt Displays the current playback track album art, if
available.
5. Album Name Displays the album name of the current playback
track.
6. Track Rating Displays the rating of the current playback track.
7. Track Timer Displays the time remaining in the current
playback track.
8. Battery Indicates the battery status.

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9. Subscription Status Indicates the Best Buy Digital Music Store
subscription status.
10. Play/Pause/Stop Displays the music or voice file’s playback status.
11. Clock Displays current time.
12. Submenu Indicates that there is a Submenu available.
13. Track Length Displays the elapsed time of current playback
track.
14. Progress Meter Displays the percentage of the track that has
played.
15. Song Name Displays the current playback track song name.
16. Artist Name Displays the current playback track artist name.
Li-ion Battery Charge
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody comes with a replaceable Li-ion rechargeable
battery. To use the device for the very first time, remember to fully charge the
Li-ion battery. You can charge your Sansa e200R Rhapsody through the USB
port of your computer, a car adapter (not included) USB port, or AC adapter (not
included) USB port.
Computer USB charging instructions below:
1. Connect the small connector of the USB Cable to the USB port on the
computer, and then plug the larger end in to the Sansa e200R Rhapsody
Dock Connector. The computer must be on for most USB ports to charge
your battery. Your Sansa e200R Rhapsody will show connected and the
yellow charging indicator will appear. The battery level indicator will
blink while charging. You will not be able to play while connected to the
computer USB.

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2. To stop recharging, disconnect the cable.
If you are using anAC adapter (not included) or CarAdapter (not included), you
will be able to play your device while charging.
The Li-ion rechargeable battery will reach approximately 70% charge in 2.5
hours and full charge in about 3.5 hours. It is recommended that you fully charge
your Sansa e200R Rhapsody before first use.
Note: Some low-power USB ports may not be able to provide enough
charge power. Also note that rechargeable batteries may eventually need
to be replaced as they have limited charge cycles (which vary with use and
settings).
Battery Level Indicator
Battery is Half Full
Battery is Low

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Battery Replacement
The Li-ion rechargeable battery is replaceable. To purchase a replacement
battery, visit your local retailer or www.sandisk.com.
Follow the instructions provided with the replacement battery.
Battery Warning
CAUTION: Do not disassemble, crush, short-circuit or
incinerate your battery as it may cause fire, injury, burns or other
hazards.
Hold Switch (Factory set to the locked position)
The Sansa e200R Rhapsody Hold Switch is located on
the top of the device, and is used to prevent any
accidental operation. When the Hold Switch is moved
to the lock position (orange color visible), buttons on
the Sansa e200R Rhapsody will not operate.
Minimum System Requirements
!Windows XP SP1
!Intel Pentium class computer or higher
!CD-ROM drive

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!USB 2.0 port required for high speed transfer
Firmware Upgradeable
SanDisk occasionally releases firmware updates, which includes bug fixes and
performance enhancements. When you connect your Sansa e200R Rhapsody to
the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player, the firmware is checked and
required updates are installed. If you are not using the Best Buy Digital Music
Store, to make sure your Sansa e200R Rhapsody series player has the latest
firmware please visit http://www.sandisk.com/e200Rseries/fwupgrade and
follow the instructions.
Connecting to Your Computer
Rhapsody and PlaysForSure Modes
Your Sansa e200R Rhapsody can operate in two different USB modes, Rhapsody
(Mass Storage Class) and PlaysForSure (Media Transfer Protocol). The default
setting is Rhapsody mode. From your Sansa e200R Rhapsody’s main menu, go
to Settings/USB Modes/Rhapsody or PlaysForSure to change the mode.
Note: Rhapsody mode supports all the optimized features of the Best Buy
Digital Music Store Media Player, including PlaysForSure tracks. You must
use Rhapsody mode to transfer Rhapsody Channels and track ratings using
the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player.
In Rhapsody mode your device will show under your computer’s "My
Computer" as Removable Drives. One drive for your Sansa e200R Rhapsody

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MP3 player and one drive for the microSD card if inserted into the expansion
card slot. Rhapsody mode is needed to get the most out of the Best Buy Digital
Music Store.
In PlaysForSure mode the device will show up as “Sansa e200R Rhapsody” and
no microSD card will be displayed. PlaysForSure mode is needed when using
your device with some software and monthly music subscription services.
Connect to your computer
1. Connect the small USB Cable end to the computer
USB port and plug the larger Cable Dock
Connector to your Sansa e200R Rhapsody port.
2. The Sansa e200R Rhapsody will show connected
and your computer will show the device.
Transferring Files
Transfer Music
Your Sansa e200R Rhapsody is optimized to work with the included Best Buy
Digital Music Store software. Insert your Install CD into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive and select Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player.
Tip: for a quick overview of Best Buy Digital Music Store, check out the Best
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Follow these steps to transfer music files or files organized in directories to your
Sansa e200R Rhapsody.
Using the Best Buy Digital Music Store powered by Rhapsody:
1. Connect to your computer and select “Manage the device using Best
Buy Digital Music Store.”
2. The Best Buy Digital Music Store opens and the Sansa e200R
Rhapsody device icon appears in the Sources list.
3. Drag and drop tracks from My Library and the Music Guide, channels
from My Channels and the Channel Guide, or playlists from Playlist
Central and Playlists onto the device icon.
Other methods:
In Rhapsody mode, connect to your computer and drag and drop files from your
computer to Removable Disk/Music directory or a second Removable Disk
(microSD).
In PlaysForSure mode, drag and drop files from your computer to the Sansa
e200R Rhapsody /Media/Music folder after selecting “NO ACTION” on initial
connection to the computer.
In either mode, you can also select from a variety of music software programs to
transfer/synchronize your files.
Note: For correct Album Art functionality, the art and associated music file
may need to be located in the same folder.
Transfer Playlists
To transfer playlists to your Sansa e200R Rhapsody using the Best Buy Digital
Music Store Media Player follow these steps:
1. Open the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player, and create a playlist or

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open Playlist Central.
2. Connect the player to your computer. The Sansa e200R Rhapsody device
icon appears in the Sources list.
3. Select the playlist(s) you wish to transfer to the player.
4. Drag and drop the playlist(s) from the Playlists area or Playlist Central onto
the device icon.
You can set your Device Options to transfer the playlists of your choice
automatically. See the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player Help for
details.
Note: If you need further assistance with creating playlists in the Best Buy
Digital Music Store Media Player open Help from the Help menu and select
“Playlists” in the Table of Contents.
Delete Music Files
Using the Best Buy Digital Music Store:
1. Connect the player to your computer and open the Best Buy Digital Music
Store. The Sansa e200R Rhapsody device icon appears in the Sources list.
2. Click on the Sansa e200R Rhapsody device icon to open the portable device
view.
3. To delete tracks, open the Tracks tab, select tracks, and press the delete key
or right-click and select Delete. To delete Rhapsody Channels or Playlists,
open the Rhapsody Channels or Playlists tab and click Remove in the Action
column.

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Other methods:
In Rhapsody mode (without the Best Buy Digital Music Store), connect to your
computer, go to My Computer, and delete the music file(s) in Removable
Disk/Music directory or the second Removable Disk (microSD).
In PlaysForSure mode, connect to your computer, select NO ACTION, go to My
Computer and delete the music file(s) in Sansa e200R Rhapsody/Media/Music
folder after selecting “NO ACTION” on initial connection to the computer.
You can also select from a variety of music software programs to
transfer/synchronize your files.
Synchronize Files
Using the Best Buy Digital Music Store:
1. Connect the player to your computer and open the Best Buy Digital Music
Store. The Sansa e200R Rhapsody device icon appears in the Sources list.
2. Click on the Sansa e200R Rhapsody device icon to open the portable device
view.
3. Click Options to open the “Device Options” dialog. Select Library Transfer
and click OK.
Note: Selecting Library Transfer will synchronize the contents of your
Library, Playlists, and My Channels. You must have the appropriate
subscription for transfer of channels and subscription tracks.

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Photo/Video Transfer-Sansa Media Converter
You will need to use Sansa Media Converter to transfer photos and video to your
Sansa e200R Rhapsody. Insert your Install CD and select Sansa Media Converter
to install it to your computer. Then you can load your personal photos and video
onto your Sansa e200R Rhapsody by using Sansa Media Converter. Your Sansa
e200R Rhapsody will only display photos in portrait orientation.
Note: Once you have your photos and video converted to the correct
format, you can also use the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player to
transfer your files. See the Best Buy Digital Music Store Media Player Help
for details.