I formatted a sandisk sansa with a mac and it formatted everything even the os on it so how do i put it back?????

Not to sure about a mac but I think mac's use a mp4 format when it rips a cd, and the Sansa will use a mp3 file. You can download a free program to convert these files but again, I know where for a PC but not a mac. Look for free mp4 to mp3 converter program for Mac..

Hello,

There's a Sandisk Answers support site. Entering mac leads to:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/list/kw/mac/r_id/101834/search/1

Next link ( 4. ) tells how to use iTunes on a MAC for transferring files to mp3 format:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1141
Download iTunes ( version 9 ):
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/


Manual for the Sansa Clip ( readable with Adobe Reader ):
http://mp3support.sandisk.com/sansa/UserManual/CLIP/CLIP_UM_English.pdf

After transferring music to the supported format,
use the Drag and Drop method as described on page 11 (=page 9) for putting songs in the MUSIC folder.

Look on page 22 (=page 20) for the supported file formats.


When more help is needed, just post a comment.

do u have windows or mac system? if mac,
Although MAC OS is NOT a supported operating system, the Sansa player can still be recognized if the Sansa player is only plugged in MSC mode.

MAC computers do NOT support MTP
A Sansa player in MTP mode when plugged into a MAC computer will NOT be detected or recognized.

MAC computers supports Sansa players in MSC mode
Sansa players can only be recognized by a MAC if the USB mode on the Sansa player is set to Auto Detect or MSC.
See answer ID 207 for instructions on how to put your Sansa player in MSC mode.

See answer ID 1141 for instructions on transferring music to your Sansa player using iTunes on a MAC computer.

When you format it, it deletes everything on the player. You'll just have to put everything back on it.

This player is not Mac-compatible. The computer will see it, but it won't be able to add songs in any meaningful way.

It is complicate,

it works on Mac OS only if you downgrade firmware for sandisk.
Here is how to do it.

If system crashes while you install the firmware you will damage the sansa, Mac OX is solid , but be careful with the USB cable.

Here is the procedure: How to use your SanDisk Sansa e200 Series .mp3 player with OS X ...
Here you can also download software

you guys have to empty the trash can or

1. open applications
2. open utilities
3. click on disk utility
4. locate the drive, left hand side
5. select the drive
6. click on erase
7. select file system, either MS-DOS or Mac OS extended.

have fun =D.

Try To Format The Player, Sorry I dont have Mac

if you've already followed the below instructions, restart the computer once and then replug the Sansa player:
Download the Sansa Recovery Tool from the Sansa website.
Format - Erases Everything: Connect your Sansa player to the computer and open Windows Media Player. Click on the Sync tab. Pull down the drop down menu underneath the Sync tab by moving your cursor over the Sync tab and left clicking on the little black arrow underneath the Sync tab. Highlight "Sansa 1GB" (wording may vary slightly), and then select "Format." - this should erase everything.
Firmware Upgrade- Erases Everything: Get the latest firmware upgrade from Sansa - it updates the firmware and erases every song in the player all at once. Note: this method doesn't work if already have the latest firmware. Go to this website and click "Firmware Updater" to find out: http://www.sandisk.com/Retail/DriverDownloads.aspx
-Tha Mp3 Doctor

ITS RELATIVELY DIFFICULT TO REFORMAT THE DEVICE NOW INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FULLY INTO AN WINDOS OS THEN CLICK OPEN THE EXPLORING TOOL FOR YOU MP3 PLAYER WHICH IS BUNDLED UP ON YOU SOFTWARE CD AND LOOK FOR ANY BUTTON SHOWING BROWSE MY PLAYER AND CHECK FOR THE INITIALIZE OR FORMAT PLAYER UTTON THIS WILL DO THE TRICK ONE QUESTION TO CAN YOU STILL COPY FILES TO THE PLAYER