Top 20 SanDisk Sansa e260 MP3 Player Questions & Answers

Reboot the system and try again. You have to make sure it's shut down when you're inserting the card. If it still doesn't work make sure it has updated firmware. Sometimes that can cause some issue as well.

Attach to a computer and copy the data from the player to a new file on the desktop (call it Eclipse). Then put a Memory card into a Memory Card device and transfer the data back to the Card. You may have a Memory card reader in your computer or get a USB Reader, they are a few dollars.

"Turn" the thumbwheel clockwise to increase the volume.

you have to open it and see if your batery isn t burnd

the ring on below the screen is the volume controller and also work as scroll up down.

get in recovery mode holding the record button and lock and power on. connect to the computer. a folder named 16mb format. create a new folder sansa.fmt and remove from computer. it will formatted correctly and will work fine.

Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted from your iPod, or by bugs, crashes and viruses!

• Put the memory card into an USB card reader and plug it into the USB port in your computer, then run the Recuva program.
• Simple to use interface - just click 'Scan' and choose the files you want to recover
• Easy to use filter for results based on file name/type
• Simple Windows like interface with List and Tree view
• Can be run from a USB thumb drive
• Restores all types of files, office documents, images, video, music, email, anything.
• Supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS + EFS file systems
• Restores files from removable media (SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MemoryStick, Digital cameras, Floppy disks, Jazz Disks, Sony Memory Sticks, Compact Flash cards, Smart Media Cards, Secure Digital Cards, etc.)
• Restores files from external ZIP drives, Firewire and USB Hard drives
• It's fast, tiny and takes seconds to run!

Go to these WEB sites to down Recuva http://download.cnet.com/Recuva/3000-2242_4-10753287.html www.filehippo.com/download_recuva

The Sansa Connect Recovery Tool can be used to reformat and install firmware version 1.2.0.53385 to a Sansa Connect. This version is used in the current selling Sansa Connect products.If for some reason device becomes unstable and resetting and erasing content doesn't resolve the issue, the Sansa Connect Recovery Tool would clean up your device and restore it to factory settings2 things to check before starting the Recovery Mode and to use the Recovery Tool:- First, charge the Sansa Connect for at least 20 minutes using the AC charger to ensure this is not a battery depletion problem.- Second, hold the power button for 8-10 seconds to ensure the device is turned OFF.After these steps, you can put the Sansa Connect into Recovery Mode and use the Recovery Tool.

Check that the Sansa's USB cable is tightly connected to both the Sansa and the computer/MP3 player charger. Also, make sure the computer is turned on and not in sleep/hibernation mode, or that the MP3 player charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Use a different Sansa USB cable to charge the player. A faulty USB cable will likely prevent the Sansa from properly charging. Connect the Sansa (via the player's USB cord) to different USB ports on the computer until the Sansa starts to charge. A weak or non-working USB port won't charge the Sansa.

Reset the Sansa MP3 player. Slide the player's "Power" switch all the way up to the "On" position. Hold the switch in that position for 20 seconds. The Sansa resets. Try to charge the player.

Install the latest firmware onto the Sansa MP3 player. Download the Sansa Firmware Updated (link in References), and then click the link in Resources for the specific model of Sansa you own to learn how to update the player's firmware http://download.cnet.com/sansa-firmware-updater/3000-2094_4-10907060.html or you will need to select another link http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sansa%20e260%20firmware%20update&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDEQrAIoATAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.sandisk.com%2Ft5%2FSansa-e200-series%2FFirmware-Update-e260-4GB-Black-Sansa%2Ftd-p%2F144123&ei=NZdKUhope this helps

The Sansa Connect requires that you have Windows Media Player version 10 or later installed on your computer, in order to be recognized by your computer. If you already have WMP 10 or 11 installed on your computer, re-install it.

The Fuze charges through its USB connector. You can plug it into a powered USB port on a computer or a USB charger plugged into a wall outlet. You may already have one of these for your cell phone.If you need a connector cable, you may order one here. One AC adapter is here.

No. The pinouts are different. You can fry a Sansa by using an iPod cable or vice versa.

change battery

There is a tiny RESET switch on the player and using a office pin you can press this down for few seconds so as to reset the player. If this wont work then connect the player to the PC and open the memory folders, Scan for errors and corrupt files. If so format and clean the memory.Please check the link below for support:http://kb.sandisk.com/app/home

Hi, welcome to fixya!You need to reset your sansa for it to be in order again.Learn how to reset the your various San Disk models;Resetting a Sansa Fuze+, Clip+, c200, e200, or e200R player:1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button for approximately 20 seconds.2. Release the Power/Menu button.3. Press the Power/Menu button again to turn on the player.Resetting a Sansa View, Fuze, or Clip player:1. Slide and hold the Power switch up for approximately 20 seconds.2. Release the Power switch.3. To turn the player on, slide the Power switch up then release instantly.Resetting a Sansa Express player:NOTE: The device can be either ON of OFF.1. Press-and-hold the Volume Up (+) and Select buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds.2. Release the buttons.If resetting doesn't solve the problem, please let me know for more assistance.Good luck.

See these two tips posted here on this site. They should help you out. Tip one,,, MTP vs MSC modes,, Tip two,,, Computer does not see my player Hope this helps FixYa up.

Hi wandergraaf...
Go to the following website and download your firmware for your series e200 Sansa.
Please take time to rate me

http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/156/kw/firmware/r_id/101834

Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds. It will unmute with this reset.

i have my SanDisk Sansa e260 MP3 Player and i lost my data cable, good thing is i have a spare of apple ipod charger, can i make use of it as data cable and how is it gonna be? thanks

You may download the manual here.