Top 20 RCA M4204 MP3 Player Questions & Answers

Sounds like you've exceeded your device's storage limits. If you can hook it up to a computer, go into the device's storage (via a file explorer), delete 5 or 6 MP3 files from the player. They usually average 4 to 5 MB's each. That should give the unit enough free space to start up correctly.

MP3 players expect an MS-DOS (or FAT) format. They do not read Mac formatted memory. Reformat the MP3 player to MS-DOS format (your files will be deleted, so back them up if necessary) and the player should read the memory once more.

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• Battery may be depleted. Please recharge.
• Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
• Reset the player by pressing and holding Power/Menu for more than 10 seconds.
• If the player still cannot be turned on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.

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There's a small switch on the back of the unit. Slide it to the left (away from the microphone).

if you need a cd rip programhttp://download.cnet.com/free-cd-ripper/3000-2168_4-10212165.htmlfreewarehope this helps

For your CD collection, you need to convert your CDs to mp3 music files onto your computer or download them from the Internet and then copy them to your MP3 player after you have connected the USB cable to the MP3 player and the computer. You can do this using Windows Media player and Rip the CDs - Media Player will create a MP3 music file for each music track. Click on this link for instruction on converting music files to mp3 file format :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r5798418-creating_transferring_mp3_music_files

i accidentally unhooked my mp3 player from the usb port of my computer without using the hardware removal device on my computer it emptied my myp3 player of all its downloaded music and pics but it says the memory that the downloads were using is still in use how do i fix it please

hi, If your deleted the diver then try to update the firmware the player. To update the firmware on your RCA M4204 MP3 Player, you will need to:1. Connect the player to your computer prior to installation.2. Open the below added link3.Click on the Firmware Update/Restore Utility link.4.Select "Save" and then select the desired folder to save the installer to.5.Run the downloaded installer and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.The firmware and other softwares are available in the bellow added linkhttp://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads/?sku=M4204If you need any more assistance then feel free to contact me by fixyaOK

Hi usddtt...
Remove your earphones and try downloading them again.
If that does not work the try a different media conversion tool like the FREE on on the following webpage.
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MY i pot doesn`t want to go on it just show an hour glass

You should repair your device. This link will help you:

http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9202/~/firmware-update-for-rca-m4204,-mc4204,-m4204p-mp3-player

This is a customer support site and you will find all information you need to get back your player again.
Good luck!
Thanks,
gylacz

Try the following site. There is the original software on here.

http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9201/~/rca-easyrip%E2%84%A2-download-and-troubleshooting-information-for-rca-m4204,-mc4204,

There should be a small hole somewhere on one of the sides of the device, small enough that only something such as a needle or a paper clip can fit into it. use a small item to press the button that resides in this hole. Most modern MP3 players have this small hole and its a basic reset function for the operating system that runs the MP3 player. Also you may want to try updating the firmware on your device here

maybe its because there is no more space or you used all of your memory

Thier should be two small holes on the player probably on the back one is the microphone the Other is the reset switch. Mic should be labled. Take a straightened paperclip and gently press it
in the hole and the paperclip shoud press a switch on the inside of the player to reset it.

Hello,
I think you can repair your player via this link:

http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9202/~/firmware-update-for-rca-m4204,-mc4204,-m4204p-mp3-player

Good luck,
bye, gylacz

You can buy a new USB female connector and solder it on the PCB of your MP3 player.
You will need a female Mini-USB Type B connector, a soldering iron with a fine tip, flux and some solder wire.
1. Open the case of the MP3 player and look for the spot the lost USB connector was soldered on. 2. Clean the pads with a cotton swab and some clear alcohol. 3. Clean the female USB connector using the same method. 4. Heat up the soldering iron to a moderate temparature. 5. Put some flux on the solder pads. 6. Place the female USB connector on the pads and solder it on by touching the soldering iron and the solder wire on the pads until a tiny drop of solder makes the connection. The solder should flow on the pads because of the flux. 7. Re-assemble the MP3 player.
You can then test the connection using a multimeter.
Good luck!