How to Download MP3 Files to a Radio

Use a USB cable to connect your MP3-capable radio and computer.

As the owner of an AM or FM radio with MP3 capability, you have the luxury of creating your own entertainment experience whenever the dial does falls short. Downloading MP3 files from your personal collection onto the radio means you will be able to put your personal touch on an otherwise controlled entertainment regimen. Because MP3-capable devices with mass storage boast USB connectivity, you can transfer the digital audio content of your choosing from a computer onto the radio's storage drive in a matter of seconds.

Instructions

1. Connect your MP3-capable radio to your computer using its USB cable.

2. Wait for your computer to recognize the radio as a connected device. The radio's device icon will appear in your file manager's list of drive or on your desktop.

3. Open the MP3 radio's device icon to reveal its file directory.

4. Open the file folder containing the MP3 files you wish to download onto the radio in a new file manager window.

5. Drag and drop the MP3 files from their window into the MP3 radio's. Doing so downloads copies of the content onto the player's hard drive.

6. Right-click the MP3 radio's device icon and select "Safely Remove Device" to disconnect your player and computer without damaging either.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your MP3-capable radio's media management software to download MP3s onto the device if required. This comes with your player on an installation disc and includes model-specific instructions if your device does not support universal USB transfer.

References

• SanDisk: Sansa Fuze Plus User Guide