SanDisk Sansa Sansa Clip Zip 4GB User manual

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Sansa®Clip Zip™User Manual
Issue: August 24, 2011
America Edition

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................. 1
Safety Tips & Cleaning Instructions.....................................................1
Disposal Instructions................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 ............................................................................. 2
Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player Overview....................................................2
Features .................................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................2
Package Contents ....................................................................................3
Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 Player at a Glance ...................................................3
Main Menu Options: 7 Core Functions.........................................................5
Product Capacities: ..................................................................................6
Playback Screen ...............................................................................6
Battery...................................................................................................6
Charging ................................................................................................7
Firmware Updater ....................................................................................7
USA ONLY- Starter CD..............................................................................8
CHAPTER 3 ............................................................................. 9
Basic Usage .....................................................................................9
Power Button ..........................................................................................9
Power On................................................................................................9
Power Off ...............................................................................................9
Lock Function..........................................................................................9
Reset .....................................................................................................9
Connecting to your Computer: PC Users ................................................... 10
Connecting to your Computer: MAC Users ................................................ 12
Chapter 4.............................................................................. 14
Music ............................................................................................14
Loading Music ....................................................................................... 14
Drag and Drop (Windows) ......................................................................14
Drag and Drop (Mac) ............................................................................. 14
Windows Media® Player (Windows® Only)-.............................................. 15
Adding Music Files to Library ................................................................... 15
Creating Playlists ................................................................................... 16
Transferring Playlists.............................................................................. 17
Music Providers Alternatives.................................................................... 18
AAC Details........................................................................................... 18
Playing Music ........................................................................................ 18
Options Menu:....................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 5 ........................................................................... 21

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FM Radio .......................................................................................21
Listening to FM Radio ............................................................................. 21
Programming FM Presets ........................................................................ 21
Recording FM Radio ............................................................................... 22
Chapter 6.............................................................................. 23
Books ...........................................................................................23
Loading Audiobooks and Podcasts............................................................ 23
Playing Audiobooks and Podcasts............................................................. 23
Chapter 7.............................................................................. 25
Voice ............................................................................................25
Voice Recording..................................................................................... 25
Playback Recordings .............................................................................. 25
Chapter 8.............................................................................. 26
Card .............................................................................................26
microSDHC™ card with content ............................................................... 26
Chapter 9.............................................................................. 28
Sport ............................................................................................28
Timing and Laps .................................................................................... 28
Chapter 10............................................................................ 30
Settings ........................................................................................30
Music Options........................................................................................ 30
Repeat .................................................................................................30
Shuffle .................................................................................................30
Audiobook Options and Podcast Options ................................................... 30
Ch. Mode (Chapter Mode) ....................................................................... 30
Speed ..................................................................................................30
Radio Options ....................................................................................... 31
Delete All Presets .................................................................................. 31
FM Region ............................................................................................ 31
FM Mode............................................................................................... 31
System Settings .................................................................................... 31
Background .......................................................................................... 31
Backlight .............................................................................................. 31
Brightness ............................................................................................ 31
Power Saver ......................................................................................... 31
Sleep ................................................................................................... 32
Language ............................................................................................. 32
Customize ............................................................................................ 32

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Equalizer .............................................................................................. 32
Replay Gain .......................................................................................... 32
Language ............................................................................................. 32
Menu Looping........................................................................................ 32
Date .................................................................................................... 33
Time .................................................................................................... 33
Volume ................................................................................................ 33
Reset Factory Settings ...........................................................................33
Info ..................................................................................................... 33
USB Mode............................................................................................. 33
Chapter 11............................................................................ 35
Tips & Troubleshooting....................................................................35
Chapter 12............................................................................ 37
Learn More, Service, and Warranty Information .................................37
Getting Technical Support................................................................37
THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE ....................................... 37
SanDisk Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty ................................................. 38
End-User License Agreement................................................................... 39
FCC REGULATION .................................................................................. 41

Safety Tips, Cleaning & Instructions 1
CHAPTER 1
This chapter provides you the safety tips and cleaning instructions for your
Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 player.
Safety Tips & Cleaning
Instructions
Read the 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 walking,
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 are 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 internal rechargeable
battery as it may cause fire, injury, burns or other hazards.
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
return and collection systems in your area for proper disposal of electronic products,
components, and accessories.

Safety Tips, Cleaning & Instructions 2
CHAPTER 2
This chapter helps you familiarize yourself with the features and functionality
of your Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 player.
Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 player!
Because your favorite songs always take you places, SanDisk has created the ultimate on-
the-go music experience. As the newest addition to the acclaimed Sansa Clip product family,
the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player boasts a bigger screen now 1.1” with color, expandable
memory card slot, added stopwatch, recordable FM radio, a built-in rechargeable battery
which can last up to 15 hours* during typical use, and playback of nearly every possible
format including AAC compatible files (DRM-free iTunes). This feature-rich player is perfect
to guide you to the finish or accompany you along your journey.
*Based continuous playback at 128 kbps MP3; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and
settings; battery not replaceable.
Features
Music player: Plays your favorite music content from nearly every source (MP3,
WMA, secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Flac), AAC (DRM-free iTunes).
FM radio: Includes an integrated FM radio with digital tuner for listening to live-
broadcast FM radio programs.
Books: Plays your favorite content including audiobooks and podcasts.
Voice recorder: Supports voice recording function with built-in microphone.
Card: Enables the addition of a microSDHC™ card for additional storage (card sold
separately).
Sport: Includes a new stopwatch feature that has the ability to save logs and times.
Settings:Controls your own personal settings.
Additional Features:Internal memory stores data on the internal memory of the
device and supports gapless playback as a music feature to ensure no pausing or
dead spots between songs (live show recordings or DJ music).
Minimum System Requirements
Windows® XP SP2 or Mac OS® X 10.3 and Linux (mass storage class only)
Windows Media® Player 10 (for playlist creation and synchronizing library and device)
CD-ROM drive (for installation of bundled applications)
USB 2.0 port (for hi-speed transfers and charging)
Internet access (for downloading firmware updates)

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Package Contents
Please unpack your Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 Player and check that the following were
included:
Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player
Earphones
USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
Starter CD (US only)
Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 Player at a Glance
1
On/Off Power Button
and Lock
Press-and-hold to turn the player on/off or quick press for
lock
2
Earphone Jack
Connect earphones here to listen
3
Display screen
See the information and status here
4
Play/Pause/Scroll up
Press to move up one item, play, or pause
5
microSDHC™ card slot
Insert microSDHC™ card here
6
Right/Next/Forward
Press for next track, fast forward, or move right
7
Scroll down/Options
Press to move down or to open sub-menu options
(playback screen)
12-Volume up
11-Volume down
10-Back
9-Left/Previous/Rewind
8-Select/Special Features
7-Scroll down/Options
13-USB connecting port
1-Power/Lock
2-Earphone Jack
3-Display Screen
4-Play/Pause/Scroll Up
5-MicroSDHC card slot
6-Right/Next/Forward

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8
Select/Special
Features
Press to select the item; on playback screen, double click
select to view album art
9
Left/Previous/Rewind
Press for previous track, rewind, or move left
10
Back
Press and Hold to return to the Main Menu; press once to
go back
11
Microphone
Built-in microphone for voice recording
12
USB Connecting Port
Plug USB cable here to connect to the computer and
charge Clip Zip™
13
Volume Up
Press to turn up the volume
14
Volume Down
Press to turn down the volume
15
Clip
Attach player to clothes, a bag, or other convenient places
Quick Tip: Select Button Special Features Include-
1. Press and hold to add/remove to “Go-List” while a song is highlighted.
2. Press and hold to add/remove from presets while FM station is highlighted.
3. Double-click in menu to accelerate scrolling from A-Z.

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Main Menu Options: 7 Core Functions
Music –browse and listen to artists, albums
and playlists
Radio –listen to FM broadcast radio and save
presets
Books –browse and listen to audiobooks
and podcasts
Voice –record voice using built-in microphone
Card –insert microSD™ or microSDHC cards
Sport –functioning timer with the ability to save
logs and view log details
Settings –view or customize the Sansa
player features

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Product Capacities:
Notes:
1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity is not available for data storage.
Approximations: results will vary based on file size, compression, bit rate, content, host
device, pre-loaded files and other factors. See www.SanDisk.com
Playback Screen
1
Repeat
Indicates that the Repeat function is enabled
2
Play/Pause
Displays the music or recording playback status
3
Battery Indicator
Displays the battery status
4
Album Art
Displays the picture of the Album Art of currently playing content
5
Progress Bar
Displays the progress of the current track
6
Title
Displays the track name
7
Artist Name
Displays the artists name
8
Shuffle
Indicates that the Shuffle function is enabled
Battery
The Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player comes with an internal rechargeable battery. To use the
player for the very first time, remember to fully charge the battery. You can charge your
Sansa player through the USB port of your computer, a car adapter (not included), or AC
adapter (not included).
3-Battery Indicator
2-Play/Pause
1-Repeat
4-Album Art
5-Progress Bar
6-Title
7-Artist Name
Sansa® Clip Zip™
8-Shuffle

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The Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player comes with a built-in rechargeable battery which can last up
to 15 hours during typical use.*
Charging
To charge the battery, please follow these steps:
1. Before using your player, fully charge your device. Connect device to PC (PC has to be
on).
2. A connected icon will appear on the device (see below) once the minimum charge has
been established, which can take up to 30 minutes if battery is fully drained. Full
charge takes up to three hours.
3. To stop charging, unplug device. Battery indicator will be completely green when fully
charged.
Quick Tips: Do not worry the battery CANNOT be overcharged.
If your computer does not recognize your device, make sure you have Windows
Media®Player version 10 or higher installed. You can also change the USB Mode to
MSC if you do not have Windows Media Player. For Mac, ensure that USB Mode is set
to Auto Detect or MSC mode. The change to MSC mode can be made in System
Settings under the Main System category from USB mode.
*Based on continuous playback at 128 Kbps MP3; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and
settings; battery not replaceable.
Quick Tips:
1. Ensure that your Sansa® Clip Zip™ MP3 player is fully charged before operating it for
the first time.
2. Some low-power USB ports may not be able to provide enough charge power. Also
note that the rechargeable battery included inside the player is not replaceable.
Firmware Updater
Firmware is the code that powers your Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player. SanDisk occasionally
releases firmware updates, which may include new features and performance enhancements.
SanDisk highly recommends updating the MP3 player to the latest firmware.
For the latest firmware, visit www.sandisk.com/clipzip
1. Click on the banner, “Download Firmware Updater.”
2. Click on the downloader file and press “run”.

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3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to upgrade the firmware.
4. Restart your device once completed.
Quick Tips: After the first download, the Updater will automatically notify you of any new
firmware updates. User manual is also available via the Updater.
USA ONLY- Starter CD
Starter CD has both a Rhapsody Software link, which enables you to download Rhapsody
Client and the Sansa firmware updater download link. The installer app on the CD also has a
link that when clicked, will open your browser and take you to the webpage of where you
download the Sansa Updater.
Rhapsody is a subscription music service that gives you access to millions of songs. You can
download anything in the catalog to your new MP3 player, as long as you remain a member.
www.rhapsody.com.sansaclipzip . Rhapsody terms and conditions apply.

Basic Usage 9
CHAPTER 3
This chapter provides you the basic usage instructions for your
Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 player.
Basic Usage
Power Button
The power button is located on the top of the player. It can be used to turn the player on or
off, lock or unlock the buttons, or reset the player.
Power On
PRESS and HOLD the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the player. The last played
function screen from the Main Menu will appear after the device has been booted up.
Power Off
PRESS and HOLD the Power button for a few seconds to turn off the player.
Lock Function
All function keys except volume control are disabled when the Lock feature is engaged by
quickly pressing the Power/Lock button once while the player is powered on. Please note
that the Lock function only works when the player is on.
Quick Tips: Volume adjustments can still be manipulated when device is in Lock Mode.
The following message will appear on the display screen if any buttons are pressed while the
player is in the locked position. Music will continue to play even if the player is locked.
Lock Screen: Unlock Screen:
To Unlock the player, quickly press the Power/Lock button until an “Unlocked” message
appears.
Reset
If the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player freezes up for any reason, press the Power button and hold
it for approximately 15 seconds. This is similar to a power down of the player. However, be

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aware that once you perform the reset, any adjustments you made during the last operation
will be lost. Your saved content (e.g. Music Files, Recordings) will not be deleted from the
device.
Connecting to your Computer: PC Users
To connect the Sansa player to your PC, follow these instructions:
1. Connect the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the PC.
2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the dock connector of the player.
3. The player will show “Connected”on its display screen. (Pictured below)
4. The player will appear in My Computer as Sansa Clip Zip.
Auto Detect or MTP mode
The ability to change between Auto Detect and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode for the
Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player is found under device system settings when USB Mode is
highlighted. Auto Detect and MTP mode are used for Windows Media Player functionality. Be
sure that either Auto Detect or MTP mode is selected to connect to a Windows computer. MTP
mode on Windows is pictured below.

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If your player does not connect:
1. Unplug the player
2. Select Settings
3. Select System Settings
4. Select USB Mode
5. Change the USB Mode from Auto Detect to MSC
6. Plug your player back into your PC
Disconnecting the MP3 player from your computer:
Windows –Simply disconnect the USB cable from the player after you have finished charging,
transferring, firmware upgrading, or synchronizing files.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the player while it’s transferring data.
Disconnecting the player from the computer while data are being transferred may
damage the player.

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Connecting to your Computer: MAC Users
To connect the Sansa player to your MAC, follow these instructions:
1. Connect the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the MAC.
2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the dock connector of the player.
3. The player will show “Connected”on its display screen. (Pictured below)
4. In Mac OS, the player will appear on your desktop as a removable disk named SANSA
CLIPZ.
MSC mode
MSC mode (Mass Storage Class) for the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player is found under device
system settings when USB Mode is highlighted. MSC mode enables drag and drop navigation
for MAC users. MSC mode on a PC is pictured below.
Quick Tips: For Mac OS, the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player must be set to Auto Detect or
MSC mode in the USB Mode settings. See Chapter 10-Settings for more details.

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Disconnecting the MP3 player from your computer:
Mac –Eject the removable disk by dragging the icon to the Trash and then disconnect the
USB cable from the computer.
Quick Tips: Updating your player’s firmware is highly recommended. For the latest
features and performance enhancing firmware visit www.sandisk.com/clipziphelp to
download the update. USA ONLY the starter CD in Sansa Clip Zip MP3 box has
firmware updates, as well.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the player while it’s transferring data. Disconnecting
the player from the computer while data are being transferred may damage the player.

Music
14
Chapter 4
This chapter shows you how to Load music files from your
computer to your Sansa®Clip Zip™ MP3 player and Play
music content on your device.
Music
Loading Music
You can transfer music from your computer to the Sansa®MP3 player using the drag-
and-drop method or using music management software like Windows Media Player.
Drag and Drop (Windows)
Follow these steps to drag-and-drop music to your Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player:
1. Connect your Sansa Clip Zip player to your PC using the provided USB cable.
2. Select Open device to view files using Windows Explorer on initial
connection or by going to My Computer.
3. Double-click on the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player.
4. Double-click on Internal Memory.
5. Double-click on the Music folder.
6. Drag and drop music files from your computer to the Sansa MP3 player’s
Music folder.
You can also drag and drop files to a microSD™ card (sold separately), which has been
inserted inside your player by going to My Computer > Sansa Clip Zip™ > External
uSD Card. You can only drag and drop files to the card if you have write permissions
for the card.
Drag and Drop (Mac)
Follow these steps to drag-and-drop music to your Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player:
1. Connect your Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player to your Mac computer using the
provided USB cable.
2. Double-click on the removable disk named SANSA CLIPZ that appears on
your desktop.
3. Double-click on the Music folder.
4. Drag and drop music files from your computer to the player’s Music folder.
5. Visit the following link for step-by-step instructions:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1141/kw/1141
Quick Tips: Remember to eject the removable disk before disconnecting your player.
You can also drag and drop files to a microSD™ card inside your player by double-

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15
clicking the second removable disk that appears when you connect your Sansa Clip Zip
MP3 player.
Quick Tips: The second removable disk will display with the card’s name, just as if you
connected it via a card reader. You can only drag and drop files to the card if you have
write permissions for the card.
Windows Media® Player (Windows® Only)-
Before you can create playlists and transfer (or synchronize) them to your Sansa®MP3
player, you need to show Windows Media Player where your songs are located.
Adding Music Files to Library
1. To add music files to WMP library, follow these steps:
2. Click the arrow next to the Organize tab. Highlight Manage libraries and select
Music.
3. Make sure My Music or Public Music is selected then click Add in order to select
content. Once finished, click OK.

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16
Note: In the Add to Library dialog box, select one of these options
My Music:
Use this option to monitor the digital media files stored in your personal Music
folder as well as any files stored in the public Music folders that everyone who
uses your computer has access to.
Public Music:
Use this option to monitor the digital media files stored in your personal Music
folder, the files stored in the public Music folders, as well as the files stored in
the personal Music folders that belong to other users on your computer.
Creating Playlists
A playlist is a list of songs collected by the user and composed on the computer and
synced to the device. A collection of songs can be gathered on the device in the
GoList (see options menu to create GoList) or My Top Rated playlist by rating songs
on the device with 4 or 5 stars (see rate song under options menu).
To create playlists for Windows Media Player on the computer, follow these steps:
1. Launch Windows Media Player.
2. Click the arrow on the Library Tab then select Create Playlist.