The microprocessor in the Clip controls the charging cycle. If the processor gets bogged down trying to establish communication, I have seen it “forget” to charge. Do you see the “connected” logo on the device?
SanDisk requires XP / SP2 and Windows Media Player 10 / 11 for the Clip- the primary reason is for the MTP support, and USB 2.0 high power USB charging.
The Clip wants about 200ma charge current maximum; a USB 1.0 port can struggle to provide that, though it will work.
If you are using a laptop, be sure that you’re running on the AC adaptor for the machine, as many laptops limit power while running on the internal battery, for obvious reason.
Connect your Clip, and go to My Computer. Hopefully, it will be found under “other devices”. If the Clip has NOT nbeen assigned a drive letter, it’s talking in MTP mode. This is perfect for our test: RIGHT-CLICK on the device, and select “properties”. Hopefully, you will see a charge status icon, whick I hope is over 50 per cent, and is green?
If the sansa is NOT under “other”, it will hopefully be under “devices with removeable storage”, with a drive letter assigned. In this case, it’s communicating, but you can’t peek at the status.
In both of these cases, the Clip has established communication. If the Clip is not showing up, unplug it, and slide the power switch to the ON position, HOLDING it in this position for 10 seconds. It will reset. Now, flip the power switch to the opposite position, the LOCK position (orange showing). Open My Computer again. Now, HOLD the center button down while connecting to the PC, but don’t let go of the button. Thsi forces connection in MSC mode. The device should be recognized within 15-20 seconds maximum.
Once it is connected, look at the battery icon on the device: does the logo “roll” indicating charging now?
Let us know…
Bob 
Message Edited by neutron_bob on 05-08-2008 12:21 AM
