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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 2 Important – Safety Hearing Level Info ....................................... 3 Sansa® View Overview ................................................. 5 Features ............................................................................... 5 Minimum System Requirements ............................................... 6 Sansa View at a Glance ........................................................... 6 Hold Switch ..
Table of Contents Watching Videos................................................................... 19 Video Options ............................................................................ 19 Viewing Photos and Slideshows .............................................. 20 Photo Options ............................................................................ 20 FM Radio (if applicable) ...............................................22 Listening to FM Radio .........................................
1 This chapter provides you the safety instructions, hearing safety, and cleaning tips for your SanDisk Sansa® View player. Important Safety Instructions PLEASE READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR SANSA PLAYER. 1. Read this entire manual to ensure proper usage. 2. Keep this User’s 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.
Important – Safety Hearing Level Info READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR SANSA PLAYER Congratulations on the purchase of your Sansa® media player! Your media 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 media player at a safe hearing level.
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. 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.
2 This chapter helps you familiarize yourself with the features and functionality of your Sansa® View player. ® Sansa View Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a SanDisk Sansa® View MP3 player with video! Sansa® View is a high performance digital audio player with a large bright 2.4” color screen, a digital FM tuner (if applicable), a built-in MIC, and a microSDHC™ card expansion slot. You can listen to FM radio broadcast, record voice with the built-in microphone.
Minimum System Requirements • • • • • • Windows XP SP2 Windows Media Player v10 Intel Pentium class PC or higher Internet access (broadband recommended) CD-ROM drive (if product package includes a CD) USB 2.
• Navigates forward a screen • Press for next track • On Play Only – press and hold for Fast Forward 6 Right/Forward 7 Menu Return to the Main Menu 8 microSD Slot Insert microSD/microSDHC card to expand your memory 9 Dock Connector Port Plug Sansa Cable here 10 Earphone Port Connect earphones here to listen 11 Hold/Lock Factory sets to locked position (shows orange color). Slide to center position for controls.
Music – allows you to browse and listen to music, audio books, recordings, or podcasts. Video – allows you to browse and watch videos. Photo – displays photos from lists, thumbnails, Photo Go List, and Slideshows. More – Select More from the Main Menu to access FM Radio, Voice Recorder and Settings. More Menu Options FM Radio (if applicable) – allows you to listen to FM broadcast radio and save presets. Voice Recorder – allows you to do voice recording using built-in microphone.
4 Battery Displays battery level 5 Charging Indicates player is being charged 6 Play/Pause Displays music or recording file playback status 7 Progress Bar Displays progress of the current track 8 Track Number Displays current track number and total number of tracks 9 Track Name Displays name of the song 10 Album Name Displays name of the album 11 Shuffle Indicates that the shuffle function is enabled Battery The Sansa View player comes with an internal rechargeable battery.
3 This chapter provides you the basic usage instructions for your Sansa® View player. Basic Usage Power Button The power button is used to turn on or off the player, as well as resetting it. Power On Slide the Power Switch up to turn on the player. The Blue Ring will light up and the Main Menu will appear after it has been booted up. Power Off Slide the Power Switch up and hold it for about 10 seconds to turn off the player.
Connecting to your Computer To connect the Sansa player to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Connect the smaller end of the Sansa (USB) cable into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the larger end of the Sansa cable into the dock connector of your player. 3. Your Sansa player will show connected on the display screen and appear in My Computer as Portable Media Player.
4 This chapter shows you how to transfer music files, photos, and videos from your computer to your Sansa® View player. Loading Content Loading Music You can transfer music from your computer to the Sansa player using the drag-and-drop method or using music management software like Windows Media Player. Files from Audible.com require Audible Manager to transfer to your Sansa player. Drag and Drop Follow these steps to drag-and-drop music files to your Sansa player: 1.
2. Make sure Music is selected then click Add to Library. 3. In Add to Library dialog box, click one of the following options then click OK. - My personal folders: 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.
5. Click Songs from Library then drag them from the Details pane to List Pane. 6. To re-arrange the songs, drag them up or down in the List pane. 7. Click Save Playlist . Transferring Playlist To transfer playlist to your Sansa player, follow these steps: 1. Connect your Sansa player to the computer. 2. Select Sync digital media files to this devices using Windows Media Player on initial connection. 3. Right-click on Your Sansa Player, then select Set Up Sync.
4. Select Personal Playlists from the dropdown menu on the left pane. 5. Highlight the playlists you want to transfer to your Sansa player, click Add, then Finish. 6. Synchronization will start as soon as you click Finish. To see the Sync progress, click on Sync Results. Loading Photos and Videos Your Sansa View player supports MPEG-4 Simple Profile up to VGA, H.
b. Click Best Fit or c. Click Crop. i. Drag the edges to adjust. ii. To rotate photo to the left, click Rotate Left. iii. To rotate photo to the right, click Rotate Right. iv. To view to original photo setting, click Reset. v. Click Apply after you have completed editing. 5. The converted files are stored in My Album by default. To place them in a different folder, highlight My Album then type in the new Name. 6.
5 This chapter shows you how to play music and audiobooks, watch videos, and view photos on your Sansa® View player. Playing Content Playing Music Sansa View supports MP3, WMA, secure WMA, Audible (AA), Audiobooks in MP3, and podcast in MP3 file formats. Follow these steps to play music, Audiobooks, and voice recordings: 1. Select Music from Main Menu. Voice recordings are located in Recordings. 2.
3. Use thumbwheel to choose Shuffle on or Shuffle off (to play songs in random order, set Shuffle to ON). 4. Press Select to return to Music Options or |<< to return to previous menu. MusicEQ 1. 2. 3. 4. In the playback mode, press Submenu to enter Music Options. Scroll down to MusicEQ and select it. Use thumbwheel to choose a MusicEQ mode. Press Select to return to Music Options or |<< to return to previous menu. Add to Music Go List 1. In the playback mode, press Submenu button to enter Music Options.
Audiobooks Options Enabling Chapter Browsing 1. 2. 3. 4. In the playback mode, press Submenu. Scroll down to Chapter Mode and select it. Press Center button to select between On (enable) and Off (disable). Press |<< button to return to previous menu. Deleting Audiobooks files 1. 2. 3. 4. In the playback mode, press Submenu Scroll down to Delete Audiobooks. Select Yes to delete. Press |<< button to return to previous menu. Watching Videos To watch videos, follow these steps: 1.
Playing Video from a Bookmark 1. Scroll down to Video Bookmarks and select it. 2. Use thumbwheel to highlight the desired bookmark and press the Center button to play. Adjusting Video Brightness 1. Scroll down to Video Brightness and select it. 2. Move the thumbwheel clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the brightness level. 3. Press the Center button to accept. Deleting Video 1. Scroll down to Delete Video and select it. 2. Select Yes to delete. 3.
4. Press |<< button to return to previous menu. Shuffling Photos 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Submenu button. Scroll to Shuffle and select it. Use the thumbwheel to toggle between on and off. Press the Center button. Press |<< button to return to previous menu. Looping a Slideshow 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Submenu button. Scroll to Loop and select it. Use the thumbwheel to toggle between on and off. Press the Center button. Press |<< button to return to previous menu. Specifying the Slide Duration 1.
6 This chapter provides you instructions on how to listen to FM broadcast radio and to program the preset stations on Sansa® View player. FM Radio (if applicable) The Sansa player includes an integrated FM radio for listening to live broadcast FM stations. Please note that the FM Radio function may not be available in your region. Listening to FM Radio To listen to live broadcast FM station, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Menu button to return to Main Menu. Select More from the Main Menu.
This chapter shows you how to use your Sansa® View player’s built-in microphone to do voice recordings. 7 Recording Voice Recording The Sansa View has a built-in microphone allowing you to record your own voice, an interview, or a speech. To start voice recording, follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu button to return to Main Menu. 2. Select More from the Main Menu. 3. Select Voice Recorder then Record Now. 4. To pause recording, select Pause in Record mode. 5.
8 This chapter shows you how to delete music, photos, video, and recordings on Sansa® View player. Deleting Content There are two ways to delete content from your Sansa View player. You can delete them from the player directly or using a computer. To delete files directly from the Sansa player, follow these steps: 1. In playback mode, press Submenu button. 2. Select Delete. To delete music files using the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connect your Sansa to the computer. 2.
9 This chapter shows you how to customize your Sansa® View player’s settings. Settings You can customize your Sansa View player’s settings via the Settings/Options. Follow these steps to change the System Settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Menu to return to the Main Menu. Scroll down to More and select it. Select Settings/Options. Select System Settings. Wallpaper Settings The wallpaper settings allow you to change the background color. 1. Scroll down to Color and select it. 2.
Language 1. Scroll down to Language and select it. 2. Use thumbwheel to select desired language. 3. Press the Center button. Date & Time 1. Scroll down to Date & Time and select it. 2. Use thumbwheel to highlight the desired setting – Month, Day, Year, Time, Hour, Minute then press the Center button. 3. Use thumbwheel to adjust the selected setting then press the Center button. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each setting you want to adjust. 5. Press |<< to return to previous menu. Brightness 1.
10 This chapter helps you get the most from your SanDisk Sansa® View player with tips and troubleshooting. Tips & Troubleshooting How do I drag music files to my Sansa View player? As long as the files are WMA or MP3, they can be dragged into the Music folder. Which bit rates will the Sansa View player support? The Sansa View player will support 32-320Kbps for MP3 and 32-192Kbps for WMA. How do I format my Sansa View player? You can format your Sansa player directly through System Settings or via PC.
Some of my music files are on my player, but cannot be played. When I select them, another song begins to play. What is wrong? You may not have purchased the rights to play the song on an additional device. To test this, try to play a song that you have copied from an older CD and converted to MP3 format. If you can play the test song, but not the original song that wouldn’t play, then you need to purchase the rights to play the song.
11 This chapter provides information to help you get service and support for your Sansa® View player. Learn More, Service, and Warranty Information Getting Technical Support Before you contact Technical Support, we encourage you to read the Tips & Troubleshooting section to see if your question is covered there. If you have questions about the use or features of your player, please call the SanDisk Technical Support Center at 1-866-SanDisk (1-866-726-3475), or fill out an on-line support request at www.
To obtain warranty service contact SanDisk at 1-866-SanDisk or send an email to: support@SanDisk.com. You must return the product in tamper resistant packaging, freight prepaid, as instructed by SanDisk. You must obtain a tracking confirmation number, which you may be required to provide to SanDisk. SanDisk will, at its option, repair or replace the product with new or refurbished product of equal or greater capacity and functionality, or refund the purchase price.
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