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SanDisk Sansa e200 Series User Manual

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The Rockbox Manual
for
Sansa e200 and e200R Series
rockbox.org
February 20, 2015

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SanDisk Sansa e200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage Capacity2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Battery Life (Audio)Up to 20 hours
Audio Formats SupportedMP3, WMA, WAV, Audible
Video Formats SupportedMPEG-4, WMV
FM RadioYes
Voice RecordingYes
MicrophoneBuilt-in
USB InterfaceUSB 2.0
Expandable StoragemicroSD card slot

Summary

Introduction to Rockbox

Welcome to Rockbox

An overview of Rockbox as an open-source firmware replacement for digital audio players.

Getting More Help and Support

Information on accessing further documentation, forums, mailing lists, and IRC channels for support.

Naming Conventions and Document Marks

Explains conventions for naming and icons used in the manual for clarity.

Rockbox Installation Process

Before Starting Installation

Key information to know before beginning the installation process, including hardware versions and USB connection.

Installing the Rockbox Bootloader

Details the process of installing the Rockbox bootloader, including automated and manual methods.

Automated Rockbox Installation

Guide to using the Rockbox Utility for an automated installation of the firmware and components.

Manual Rockbox Installation

Step-by-step instructions for manually installing Rockbox firmware and bootloader.

Finishing the Rockbox Installation

Steps to complete the installation process and ensure Rockbox loads correctly upon reboot.

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Solutions for common problems encountered during bootloader installation and firmware issues.

Quick Start Guide

Basic Overview of Player Controls

Explains the physical controls of the player and their functions within Rockbox.

Customizing Rockbox Appearance

How to personalize the Rockbox User Interface using themes, fonts, and colors.

USB Charging Procedure

Instructions on how to charge the player over USB while it is running Rockbox.

Navigating Your Music

Using the File Browser

How to navigate through files and directories on the player, including browsing and context menus.

Utilizing the Music Database

How to browse music using categories like artist, album, and genre, and database initialization.

While Playing Screen (WPS)

Information displayed on the screen during audio playback, including controls and customization.

Working with Playlists

Creating, managing, and modifying playlists in Rockbox, including terminology and saving.

Hotkeys for Quick Access

Shortcut keys for quick access to functions in File Browser and WPS screens.

Main Menu and Settings

Understanding the Main Menu

Overview of the main menu as the central access point for Rockbox functions and navigation.

Accessing and Adjusting Settings

How to access and adjust various player parameters via the Settings menu and its submenus.

Sound Settings Configuration

Options to customize sound properties like volume, bass, treble, and equalizer.

Playback Settings Configuration

Settings to configure shuffle, repeat, crossfade, and other playback behaviors.

General Settings Configuration

Options for customizing Rockbox's appearance, file views, and system behavior.

Quick Screen for Favorite Settings

How to set up the Quick Screen for rapid access to favorite settings and options.

Sound Settings Details

Volume Adjustment

How to adjust the music volume using a decibel scale from -74 dB to +6 dB.

Bass Frequency Adjustment

Settings to emphasize or suppress lower bass frequencies in the sound from -24 dB to 24 dB.

Equalizer Configuration

Using the parametric equalizer to adjust frequency, gain, and width of EQ bands for audio tuning.

Playback Settings Details

Shuffle and Repeat Modes

Configuring shuffle playback and repeat options for directories or playlists (Off, All, One, Shuffle, A-B).

Crossfade Effect Settings

Adjusting settings for smooth transitions between tracks, including fade in/out delays and durations.

Auto-Change Directory Function

How Rockbox handles reaching the end of a directory, with options to continue or stop playback.

General Settings Configuration

Playlist Settings

Options for configuring how playlists are managed, including recursive directory insertion and warnings.

File Browser Display Settings

Options controlling how files and directories are displayed, sorted, and filtered in the File Browser.

Display Settings for Player

Adjusting player display settings like backlight behavior, LCD modes, and screen scrolling.

System Settings Overview

Settings related to the device's system, disk caching, limits, and startup/shutdown behavior.

Automatic Resume Feature

How Rockbox automatically stores and recalls playback positions for tracks, including on automatic track changes.

Theme Settings Customization

Browsing and Applying Themes

How to browse, select, and apply installed or downloaded themes to customize the player's appearance.

Font Management in Themes

Information on browsing and activating installed fonts for use with themes.

While Playing Screen (WPS) Customization

How to customize the appearance of the WPS using theme files and .wps files.

Status Bar and Scrollbar Settings

Options to configure the on-screen status bar display and scrollbar appearance.

Recording Settings

Recording Format Options

Choosing the file format for saving recordings (PCM Wave, AIFF, WavPack, MP3).

Recording Frequency Selection

Setting the sample rate for recordings (e.g., 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz).

File Split Options for Recordings

Configuring how to split long recordings into manageable pieces based on time or size.

Triggering Recordings Automatically

Using the trigger feature to automatically start recordings based on sound levels and duration.

Time and Date Settings

Setting Current Time and Date

How to set the device's current time and date.

Time Format Selection

Option to select between 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats for display.

Rockbox Plugins Overview

Rockbox Games

Introduction to the various games available as Rockbox plugins, including 2048 and Blackjack.

Rockbox Demos

Description of the demo applications included with Rockbox, such as Bounce and Cube.

Rockbox Viewers

Information on plugins used to view specific file types like images, text, and Chip-8 games.

Rockbox Applications

Overview of utility applications such as Alarm Clock, Battery Benchmark, and Calculator.

Advanced Topics

Customizing the User Interface

How to customize the main menu, load fonts, and change filetype colors for UI elements.

Configuring Themes and Viewports

Details on theme configuration, including general info, creating themes, and viewport setup.

Managing Rockbox Settings with .cfg Files

How to use configuration files (.cfg) to store, load, and manage multiple settings profiles.

Optimizing Battery Runtime

Tips and settings to maximize battery life, covering display, audio processing, and CPU usage optimization.

File Formats

Supported File Formats

A table listing supported file types, their extensions, and actions when selected in the browser.

Audio and Metadata Formats

Supported Audio Formats

Lists supported audio codecs, detailing both lossy and lossless formats.

Supported Metadata Tags

Overview of metadata tag types supported by Rockbox for audio files, including ID3, APE, and Vorbis.

Album Art

Limitations of Album Art Support

Details on the limitations of embedded and stored album art support, including supported image formats.

Placing Album Art Files

Explains where to place image files for them to be recognized by Rockbox for display.

Theme Tags Reference

Status Bar Tags

Tags used to control the visibility and appearance of the status bar elements.

Information from Track Tags

Tags for displaying artist, title, album, track number, and other metadata from audio files.

Viewport Tags for Theme Customization

Tags used to define display areas and conditional viewports within custom themes.

Config File Options

Menu Overview

User Feedback

Submitting Bug Reports

Guidelines for reporting bugs, including essential information like player model and steps to reproduce.

Suggesting Feature Ideas

How to suggest new features and where to find existing ideas for Rockbox development.

Credits

Licenses

GNU Free Documentation License

The full text of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2, governing document usage and distribution.

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