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User Manual Technical Support Worldwide: www.sandisk.com/support Forum: http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa Knowledgebase: http://kb.sandisk.com For more information on this product, please visit www.sandisk.com/support/fuze Fuze-UM809-ENG...
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........3 Important – Hearing Safety Levels Info ........3 ® Sansa Fuze Media Player Overview ......5 Features ................5 Minimum System Requirements ..........7 Package Contents..............7 ...
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Table of Contents Playing music from a preloaded microSD™ Card ....... 36 microSD™ card with content ............36 slotMusic™ card ................. 37 slotRadio™ card ................. 37 Playing Audiobooks............... 37 Audiobooks Options ..............42 Watching Videos..............42 Video Options ................42 Viewing Photos and Slideshows ..........
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Table of Contents Tips & Troubleshooting..........52 Learn More, Service, and Warranty Information....54 Getting Technical Support............54 SanDisk Limited Warranty ............. 54 End User License Agreement..........48 ...
This chapter provides you with safety instructions, hearing ® safety, and cleaning tips for your Sansa Fuze media player. Important Safety Instructions PLEASE READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR SANSA MEDIA PLAYER 1. Read this entire manual to ensure proper usage. 2.
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.
Refrigerator humming Firearms 120-140 # * A decibel (dB) is a unit of relative measurement of the strength of sound wave. In decibels (dB), a measured signal level doubles with every additional 3 dB. # These sound decibel levels are considered harmful with extended exposure. Information courtesy of the National Institute of Deafness &...
copyright owner may be prohibited by law. Use of your media player, in compliance with all copyright and applicable intellectual property laws, remains the responsibility of the user of the product. This chapter will familiarize you with the features and ®...
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Videos (MPEG-4 (SP) QCIF+ 20fps other video file formats supported through Sansa® Media Converter software available from Sansa.com), Music (MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible audio file formats), Photos (JPEG). For additional specificatio ns, please visit the SanDisk website. †† slotRadio card playback support requires Fuze firmware version 01.02.26A or higher. ® Sansa...
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 2.0 port for hi-speed transfers and charging Package Contents •...
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Toggles between Play/Pause Left/Previous/Rewind • Navigates back a screen • On Play Only – press and hold for Rewind microSDHC Card Slot Insert microSD/microSDHC, slotMusic, slotRadio card here ® Sansa Fuze Overview...
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Thumbwheel view – Navigates Up and Down • Volume Control • Brightness Control • Rating Sansa Dock Connector Connect Sansa cable here ® Sansa Fuze Overview...
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Submenu/Options Quick Access to contextual Option List ® Sansa Fuze Overview...
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Headphone Jack Insert headphone here Right/Forward • Navigates forward a screen • Press for next track • On Play Only – press and hold for Fast Forward Home/Menu • Return to the Main Menu ® Sansa Fuze Overview...
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to the Main Menu • Return back to the play screen Display Screen Displays the status of the Sansa media player Power Switch • Slide up to turn on the player • Slide up and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the player •...
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Indicator locked, all controls are disabled to prevent accidental activation of controls. ® Sansa Fuze Overview...
Main Menu Options Video – allows you to browse and watch Music – allows you to browse and listen to videos. music, audio books, recordings, or podcasts. FM Radio (if applicable) – allows you to Photo – displays photos from lists, listen to FM broadcast radio and save thumbnails, Photo Go List, and presets.
tes that the shuffle function is enabled Shuffle Battery ® The Sansa Fuze media player comes with an internal rechargeable battery. The battery is not replaceable. To use the player for the very first time, remember to fully charge the battery.
This chapter provides you the basic usage instructions for ® our Sansa Fuze media player. Basic Usage Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the player on or off as well as resetting it. Power On Slid e the P r switch u t o turn on the player.
unlock the player, slide the Power switc h up. Thumbwheel The thumbwheel is used to navigate the pl ayer as well as control the volume and rate tracks. Turn the wheel clockwise to scroll down through menu items or to increase the volume during playback.
menu items or decrease the volume during playback. Connecting to your Computer 1. Connect the smaller en d of the Sansa 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.
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Auto Detect or MTP mode MSC mode Basic Usage...
Removing the player from your computer: WARNING: 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. Windows – Simply disconnect the USB cable from the player after you have finished charging, transferring, firmware upgrading, or synchronizing files.
Updating the Firmware SanDisk occasionally releases firmware updates, which may include new features and performance enhancements. To ensure your Sansa Fuze media player has the latest firmware, please visit our Knowledgebase. Formatting the Player WARNING: Formatting the player will delete all the content you have on the player.
This chapter shows you how to transfer music files, photos, ® and videos from your computer to your Sansa Fuze player. Loading Content Loading Music You can transfer music from your computer to the player using the drag-and-drop method ® or using music management software such as Windows Media Player.
You can also drag and drop files to a microSD™ card inside your player by double- clicking the second removable disk that appears when you connect your player. NOTE: The second removable disk will display with the card’s name, just as if you connected it via a card reader.
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3. Click the arrow below the Library Tab then select Create Playlist. 4. Type in the name of your Playlist. 5. Click Songs from Library then drag them to the List Pane. o rearrange the songs, drag them up or down in the List pane. Loading Content...
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Click Save Playlist. Transferring Playlists 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.
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6. Highlight the playlists you want to transfer to your player, click Add, then Finish. 7. Synchronization will start as soon as you c lick Fin ish. To s ee the Sync status, click on the Sansa Fuze media player, and then click on Sync Results. Loading Content...
Refer to the Sansa Media Converter software to view what file formats are supported. To download the Sansa Media Converter software, please visit the SanDisk website). NOTE: o not select both videos and photos to convert/transfer at the same time.
This cha pter shows you how to play music and audiobooks, ® Fuze media watch videos, and view photos on your Sansa playe ying Content Playing Music Sansa Fuze Media Player supports MP3, WMA, secure WMA, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, Audible (AA) , audiobooks and podcasts in WMA and MP3 file formats.
Music Options Add Song to Go List 1. Select Add Song to Go List. Remove Song from Go List The Remove Song from Go List option only appears if the current song already added to the GoList. 1. Select Remove Song from Go List. Rate Song 1.
1. Select Replay Gain. 2. Select Mode. 3. Use the thumbwheel to apply Replay Gain on Song, Album, or disable Replay Gain. Press the Select button. 5. Select Pre-Gain. 6. Use the thumbwheel to choose pre-gain level. 7. Press the Select button. Delete Song 1.
slotMusic™ card 1. Insert a slotMusic™ card into the microSD™ card slot. The player will display the message: “Refreshing your media.” 2. From the main menu, select Music. 3. Select Folder. 4. Select External uSD Card, and select Play All. slotRadio™...
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splay the current channel number and the total number of channels 2 Battery Indicator Display the battery status Playing Content...
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the battery status 3 Channel Name Display the channel name Playing Content...
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4 Artist Name - Title Display the song’s artist name and title Playing Content...
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name and title 1. Insert a slotRadio™ card into the microSD™ card slot. The player will displ the message: “Refreshing your media.” 2. From the Main Menu, select slotRadio. 3. Press the Select button to begin playing. 4. Press the Submenu button to skip to the next channel. 5.
Audiobooks Options Enabling Chapter Browsing 1. Select Ch. Mode. Use the thumbwheel to select On (enable) or Off (disable). 3. Press the Select button to change the mode. Setting the Speed 1. Select Speed. 2. Use the thumbwheel to select speed: Normal, Slow or Fast. 3.
Rate a Video 1. Select Rate Video. 2. Use thumbwheel to rate the video 3. Press the Select button to accept the rating. Playing Video from a Bookmark 1. Select Video Bookmarks. 2. Use thumbwheel to highlight the desired bookmark and press the Select button to play.
Photo Options Shuffling Photos 1. Select Shuffle. 2. Use the thumbwheel to select Shuffle On or Off. 3. Press the Select button. Looping a Slideshow 1. Select Loop. 2. Use the thumbwheel to select Loop On or Off. 3. Press the Select button. Specifying the Slide Duration 1.
This chapter provides you instructions on how to listen to FM broadcast radio and to program the preset stations on your ® Sansa Fuze media 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.
Radio Options Press the Submenu button while listening to radio to enter the Radio Options. • Select Add Preset to save the current fre quency into presets. The Add Preset option appears only if the preset has not been added. •...
® This chapter shows you how to use your Sansa Fuze media player’s built-in microphone to do voice recordings. Recording Voice Recording The Sansa Fuze media pla yer has a built-in microphone allowing you to record your own voice, an nterview, or other speech. 1.
This chapter shows you how to delete music, photos, video, ® and recordings on Sansa Fuze media player. Deleting Content There are two ways to delete content from your Sansa player. You can delete it from the player directly or using a computer. To dele te files directly from th e Sansa player, follow these steps:...
Yes, th e Sansa Fuze ia player can read and write to both microSD and microSDHC cards. do I power reset my Sansa Fuze media player? To rese t your Sansa Fuze media player, slide the power button up and hold it for approx imately 15 seconds.
SanDisk or an authorized reseller, and is not transferable. Proof of purchase may be required. SanDisk is not responsible for any failure or defect caused b any third party product or component, whether authorized or not. This warranty does n...
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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Software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property damage (collectively, “High Risk Activities”). SANDISK AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES OR DAMAGES ARISIN FROM SUCH USE.
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