How Do I Set the MSC Mode for an MP3 Player?

MSC mode allows you to drag and drop music, videos and photos to and from your MP3 player.

Several MP3 players use third-party software to transfer songs, videos and photos to and from the player. However, some can function like portable hard drives such as flash drives. When your MP3 player is set to MSC mode, you can drag and drop content without the aid of additional software. MSC mode, also known as USB Mass Storage mode, is a default setting on some players; however, for others, you have to enable this feature manually.

Things You'll Need

• USB cable

Instructions

1. Press the "Power" button to turn on your MP3 player if it's off.

2. Select "Settings" from the main menu, then select "USB Settings."

3. Select "MSC" or "USB Mass Storage."

Tips & Warnings

• Refer to your MP3 manual if you're not sure how to enable MSC mode. Some player automatically go into MSC mode when you connect them to a computer.

References

• SanDisk Support: Sansa Clip MP3 Player User Manual
• Sandisk Support: Sansa Player Not Recognized by the Computer