Basic Usage    9 
CHAPTER 3 
This chapter provides you the basic usage instructions for your 
Sansa
®
 Clip Zip™ MP3 player.  
 
Basic Usage 
Power Button 
The power button is located on the top of the player. It can be used to turn the player on or 
off, lock or unlock the buttons, or reset the player. 
 
Power On 
PRESS and HOLD the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the player. The last played 
function screen from the Main Menu will appear after the device has been booted up. 
Power Off 
PRESS and HOLD the Power button for a few seconds to turn off the player. 
Lock Function 
All function keys except volume control are disabled when the Lock feature is engaged by 
quickly pressing the Power/Lock button once while the player is powered on. Please note 
that the Lock function only works when the player is on. 
 
Quick Tips: Volume adjustments can still be manipulated when device is in Lock Mode. 
 
The following message will appear on the display screen if any buttons are pressed while the 
player is in the locked position. Music will continue to play even if the player is locked. 
Lock Screen:  Unlock Screen:   
 
To Unlock the player, quickly press the Power/Lock button until an “Unlocked” message 
appears. 
Reset 
If the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player freezes up for any reason, press the Power button and hold 
it for approximately 15 seconds.  This is similar to a power down of the player. However, be