How to Install the Sandisk Sansa Clip in a Computer
By John Smith
The SanDisk Sansa Clip is a personal MP3 player that stores and plays thousands of audio files. It syncs with Rhapsody, where you can purchase and download music directly from the internet to your Sansa Clip. Brand new Clips sometime do not initially sync with computers. As long as your computer meets the basic requirements, the fix is usually simple.
Updates
Step 1

Charge the Sansa battery before plugging into the computer. If the battery is dead, the computer will not recognize it.
Step 2

Make your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Windows operating systems XP and Vista are supported, but older versions are not. Mac users of any version should set their computer's detection settings to "Auto Detect." Go to the Clip menu and click on "Settings," then "USB mode," then select "Auto Detect."
Driver Update
Step 1

Update the Sansa Clip drivers. Under the Sansa Clip menu, go to the "Settings," then "USB mode," then select "MSC."
Manually Install Drivers
Step 1
Download new drivers at the Sansa Driver Download Wizard. Choose the Sansa Clip from the option menu. At the "Driver Download Wizard" screen, click the "Download" button.
Step 2
Run the program, and agree to the User Agreement. This will install the updater.
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Writer Bio
John Smith began writing back in 2003. Smith is a technology writer currently living in Lansing, Mich. His articles have appeared in online publications including PC World and IGN, where he specializes in mobile apps for both Android and iOS.