can't sync files to mp3 player (sansa 4gb)

Rypro 525 · 06-23-09, 03:52 PM

i don't know if its my usb port crappin out on me (the mouse and webcam work fine) but i can't get the usb to read my mp3 player. I have a Sansa 4gb and the plug i use is a sam disk. Should i just go to radioshack or best buy and get another usb cord, or am i sol?

Baron Of Hell · 06-23-09, 04:54 PM

Might as well. They are only like $2. You sure you don't have another one lying around.

ESUguy · 06-24-09, 12:06 PM

I have a 2Gb Sansa, and the computer won't recognize it unless it's on the correct USB option. It should be on the main menu(mp3,video, etc.) I'm not sure what the choices are, but see if it's there and change it to see if that help.

ngp · 06-26-09, 08:48 AM

When you plug your USB cable into the Sansa, does it at least charge the batter? If so, then the cable may be okay. I agree with ESUguy...from the main screen. From the user manual:

1. Select the Setting item in Main Menu.
2. Select the USB Mode item.
You can select Auto Detect or MSC mode.

Note: MTP Media Player (MTP) mode The MTP mode supports Windows Media Player 10 only. You must use the MTP mode to synchronize music files using Windows Media Player 10.

06-23-09, 03:52 PM	#1
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06-23-09, 04:54 PM	#2
Baron Of Hell DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle and sometimes hell Posts: 3,339	Re: can't sync files to mp3 player (sansa 4gb) Might as well. They are only like $2. You sure you don't have another one lying around. __________________ "Truth has become unacceptable and dissent unpatriotic" PS3 Tag: Baron-Of-Hell Steam: Baron_Of_Hell SSBB: 4425-3985-1734 TWITTER: BaronOfHell

06-24-09, 12:06 PM	#3
ESUguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: OOOOOlathe Posts: 968	Re: can't sync files to mp3 player (sansa 4gb) I have a 2Gb Sansa, and the computer won't recognize it unless it's on the correct USB option. It should be on the main menu(mp3,video, etc.) I'm not sure what the choices are, but see if it's there and change it to see if that help. __________________ ~J

06-26-09, 08:48 AM	#4
ngp DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 2,094	Re: can't sync files to mp3 player (sansa 4gb) When you plug your USB cable into the Sansa, does it at least charge the batter? If so, then the cable may be okay. I agree with ESUguy...from the main screen. From the user manual: 1. Select the Setting item in Main Menu. 2. Select the USB Mode item. You can select Auto Detect or MSC mode. Note: MTP Media Player (MTP) mode The MTP mode supports Windows Media Player 10 only. You must use the MTP mode to synchronize music files using Windows Media Player 10.