1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. SanDisk Manuals
  4. MP3 Player
  5. Sansa e200R Rhapsody
  6. User manual

SanDisk Sansa E200R Rhapsody User Manual

Sandisk mp3 player user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for Sansa E200R Rhapsody:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
™
®
SanDisk Sansa
e200R Rhapsody
User Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for SanDisk Sansa E200R Rhapsody

Summary of Contents for SanDisk Sansa E200R Rhapsody

  • Page 1 ™ ® SanDisk Sansa e200R Rhapsody User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully before using your Sansa e200R Rhapsody MP3 Player. Read this entire manual to ensure proper usage. Keep this User Guide for future reference. Do not use Headphones/Earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 7 The Sansa e200R Rhapsody is available in the following capacity points: 2GB (e250R), 4GB (e260R), 6GB (e270R), 8GB (e280R) Hours of Music Content 32 Number of Songs Note: Approximation based on 4 minute songs at 128 kbps MP3 (3,932,160 bytes/song) 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes;...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Slot – supports read or write of Music Files from external microSD cards. 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...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Overview Of Features 1. Record 2. Strap Eyelet 3. MIC 4. Hold 5. Earphone Port 6. Display Window Getting Started Voice Record Button. Lanyard connection. Internal Microphone. Factory set to locked position (orange color visible). Slide to unlock controls. When locked all controls are disabled.

  • Page 10: Music Screen Features

    Press for next track, fast forward, or move right. 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.

  • Page 11: Playback Screen Features

    4. Subscription Status subscription status. 5. Battery Indicates the Battery Charge status. Playback Screen Features 1. Track Number 2. Shuffle 3. Repeat 4. Album Art 5. Album Name 6. Track Rating 7. Track Timer Battery Indicates the Best Buy Digital Music Store Display the current track number and the total number of tracks on the device.

  • Page 12: Li-Ion Battery Charge

    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.

  • Page 13: Battery Level Indicator

    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.

  • Page 14: Battery Replacement

    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.

  • Page 15: Firmware Upgradeable

    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...

  • Page 16: Connect To Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 17: Transfer Playlists

    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...

  • Page 18: Delete Music Files

    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.

  • Page 19: Synchronize Files

    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.

  • Page 20: 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.

  • Page 21: Supported Import Media Types

    1. Open Sansa Media Converter on your computer. 2. Connect Sansa e200R Rhapsody to the computer. The detected Sansa e200R Rhapsody will list the available space and total space on the device. If more than one device is inserted, only the first device will be supported.

  • Page 22: Delete Photos And Video

    See Safely removing your Sansa e200R Rhapsody from the Computer instructions below. Delete Photos and Video Your photos are stored in two locations on your Sansa e200R Rhapsody: My Album and Thumbnails. Using Rhapsody mode: 1. To delete a photo in Rhapsody mode, connect your Sansa e200R...

  • Page 23: Safely Removing Sansa E200R Rhapsody From The Computer

    Using the Best Buy Digital Music Store: From the portable device view, click Disconnect. Right-click on the Sansa e200R Rhapsody icon in the Sources list and select Disconnect. The device screen will show Disconnected.

  • Page 24: Basic Usage

    Sansa e200R Rhapsody: On your computer’s task bar (usually bottom right corner of your computer screen), click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Wait until "Safe to Remove Hardware or Mass Storage Device" message is displayed.

  • Page 25: Using Thumbwheel

    Using Thumbwheel Turn the wheel clockwise to scroll down though menu items rapidly or increase the volume during playback. Note: when you use the wheel the blue LED under the wheel should light automatically. Turn the wheel counterclockwise to scroll up though menu items rapidly or decrease the volume during playback.

  • Page 26: Using Navigation Buttons

    Using Submenu Button When a submenu is available, the submenu icon left of the Sansa e200R Rhapsody screen. Press the Submenu button enter submenu. Power Off Press the Power/Menu button and hold for two seconds or until “Goodbye” is displayed.

  • Page 27: Setting Repeat Mode

    2. Select Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres, Playlists, Rhapsody Channels, Recordings (FM/Voice), My Top Rated, or Music Options. 3. Highlight and Select the desired track or file to play. You can browse other areas of your player (music lists, settings, and photos) while your music is playing.

  • Page 28: Setting Shuffle Mode

    Shuffle to On. 3. Press |<< button for previous screen. Setting Music EQ Sansa e200R Rhapsody provides various EQ modes, such as Classical, Pop, and Rock. 1. In playback mode, press submenu 2. Scroll and Select the Music EQ item.

  • Page 29: Remove Songs From Playlist

    Add songs to Playlist 1. Play a song. 2. In playback mode, press submenu 3. Select Add to On the Go List. Remove Songs from Playlist 1. Select Playlist and play a song. 2. In playback mode, press submenu 3. Select the Remove Song from On the Go List.

  • Page 30: Scan Through Song

    Scan Through Song 1. In playback mode, press submenu 2. Select the Scan Through Song item. 3. Use the Thumbwheel to scan the song. 3 seconds of inactivity exits Scan mode. 4. Press the |<< button for previous menu. Rate This Song 1.

  • Page 31: View Artist Info

    Purchase Bin the next time you connect to the Best Buy Digital Music Store. Your ratings and purchases will transfer to your Best Buy Digital Music Store account when you connect your Sansa e200R Rhapsody to the computer and sign in.

  • Page 32: Add Track To Library

    Add Track to Library 1. In playback mode, press submenu 2. Select the Add Track to Library item. 3. You will see a confirmation message “Song has been added to your Library.” This song will now be a part of your device Library. Ban Track 1.

  • Page 33: Purchase

    3. Use Thumbwheel to scroll to the left and activate the red “ban” rating. Press |<< button to exit back to Music Options menu. Banned tracks will not play again, or be selected for your Rhapsody Channels when you sync. Purchase 1.

  • Page 34: Photo Mode

    Photo Mode Viewing Photos Your Sansa e200R Rhapsody will only display photos in portrait orientation. You can crop your pictures with a photo editing software package prior to converting if you wish to display in full screen. The Sansa Media Converter converts the files and will transfer your photos to the player’s internal memory.

  • Page 35: Slideshow

    3. If you selected Thumbnails you will see the browser screen. Scroll through the photos and select the one of interest. 4. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to backup or advance to another photo. Slideshow To play slideshow, Press Select button while viewing one of your slideshow photos.

  • Page 36: Video Mode

    8. Use Thumbwheel to control volume. 9. Press submenu List. Video Mode Your Sansa e200R Rhapsody will only play videos that are loaded through the Sansa Media Converter. The Converter transfers the files to the player’s internal memory. Playing Video...

  • Page 37: Fm Radio Mode

    1. To play video select Video in Main Menu. 2. Select a Video to play. 3. Press Select to pause or resume the video. 4. Press and hold |<< and >>| buttons to advance and rewind the video. 5. Press submenu FM Radio Mode FM Radio 1.

  • Page 38: Fm Preset

    Settings and Photos, while listening to the Radio. FM Preset When Radio Mode is selected for the very first time, Sansa e200R Rhapsody will run an auto station search and store the searched stations as the preset favorite stations.

  • Page 39: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode Voice Recording Use your Sansa e200R Rhapsody for Microphone Recording. You can record your own voice, an interview, or a speech via internal microphone. 1. Press the Record button to start recording. 2. To pause recording, select Pause in Record mode.

  • Page 40: Fm Radio Broadcast Recording

    FM Radio Broadcast Recording 1. Select a radio broadcast channel that you want to record. 2. Press the Record button to start recording. 3. To pause recording, select Pause in Record mode. 4. To set the duration of recording, select Duration and use the Thumbwheel to adjust the time.

  • Page 41: Settings Mode

    Settings Mode You can personalize your Sansa e200R Rhapsody settings by selecting Settings in the main menu. 1. Scroll the Settings Menu and make a selection. Set Music Options 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Music Options item.

  • Page 42: Set Radio Options

    Set Radio Options 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Radio Options item. 3. Select the Radio Options setting that you want. More information about Radio Options is available on page 37. Set Slideshow Options 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 43: Best Buy Digital Music Store Account

    Best Buy Digital Music Store Account View your Best Buy Digital Music Store account status and days remaining to renew your track licenses. 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Best Buy Digital Music Store Account item. 3. You can read your Best Buy Digital Music Store Account status on the screen.

  • Page 44: Set Language

    Set Language 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Language item. 3. Select a language you want to use. Set Date and Time 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Time item. 3. Set the time or date. 4.

  • Page 45: Set Volume

    Set Volume 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Volume item. 3. Select the Volume setting that you want. High Normal Reset All This option restores all settings to factory defaults. THIS IS AN ADVANCED OPERATION. THIS OPERATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NORMAL USERS! 1.

  • Page 46: Info

    Info The Info item displays your device information. 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Info item. 3. You can read device information on the screen. Set Auto Shut-Off 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Auto Shut-Off item. 3.

  • Page 47: Set Record Button

    Set Record Button 1. Select Settings in Main Menu. 2. Select the Record Button item. 3. Select the Record Button setting that you want. Start Recording begins recording when the button is pressed. Ask First lets you confirm if you would like to record each time the button is pressed Off disables the record button.

  • Page 48: Tips, Faq, And Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 49 Answer: For correct Album Art functionality, the album art and associated music file may need to be located in the same folder. See preloaded content as an example. Question: What music file formats does the Sansa e200R Rhapsody support? Answer: The Sansa e200R Rhapsody supports MP3 AAC, RAX, WMA, and secure WMA audio files.
  • Page 50 Answer: There is no need to change any settings. To access the card from the computer ensure the Sansa e200R Rhapsody is set to Rhapsody USB mode (in settings), open up My Computer, and your card should show up as a Removable Disk.
  • Page 51 Answer: As long as the files are a supported file type, they can be dragged into the Sansa e200R Rhapsody /Media/Music folder. An alternative is to switch the player to Rhapsody mode. Then the files can be dragged/copied to the Removable Disk/Music directory.

  • Page 52: Service And Warranty Information

    When you call or contact us for support, please include as much information as you can from your packaging material. This will allow us to help you more quickly. Learn More You also can visit us on the web at http://www.sandisk.com to learn more about your player as well as other SanDisk products.

  • Page 53: 1-Year Sandisk Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 54 (including in any returned product), regardless of the cause of the loss. SanDisk’s products are not warranted to operate without failure. SanDisk products should not be used in life support systems or other applications where failure could threaten injury or life. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

  • Page 55: User Notice

    TrustedFlash, and gruvi are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk is an authorized licensee of the microSD trademark. The PlaysForSure logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BEST BUY, and the BEST BUY logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.

  • Page 56: End User License Agreement

    Agreement between SanDisk Corporation (“SanDisk,” “we,” or “us”) and each person who downloads, installs or uses the Software (“you” or “your”). The Software is owned by SanDisk or by others including Portal Player Inc. (“Licensors”) who permit SanDisk to distribute their Software.
  • Page 57 SanDisk and its Licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software. 2. Restrictions. SanDisk or its Licensors retain all rights in the Software not expressly licensed to you. You may not modify, create derivative works (new versions) of, adapt or translate the Software.
  • Page 58 EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITH NO WARRANTIES. NEITHER SANDISK NOR ITS LICENSORS MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, IN LAW OR FROM THE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
  • Page 59 SANDISK OR ITS LICENSORS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, LICENSORS, LICENSEES OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DOWNLOAD, USE OR PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THE...
  • Page 60 Software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property damage (collectively, “High Risk Activities”). SANDISK DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM SUCH USE.

  • Page 61: Fcc Regulation

    compliance with and with all licenses and approvals required under applicable export laws and regulations including, without limitation, those of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Any waivers or amendments of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party.

  • Page 62: Important - Safe Hearing Level Info

    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.
  • Page 63 • 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”. • Symptoms of hearing loss increase gradually with prolonged exposure at high levels of loudness.
  • Page 64 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 media player volume to a low setting where you can hear it clearly and comfortably.

Table of Contents