Where do i begin

Um, read the user manual and then follow up with any question?

The user manual can be found in the Sansa Clip General Information sticky thread at the top of the forum.

Note that there have been some changes in the Clip’s firmware since the manual was written.  Here is a list of the changes, which would be helpful for you to read after reading the manual.  http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30954

Finally, as noted above, the Clip’s firmware has advanced since last year.  Recomended that you obtain and install the latest firmware version (currently, version 29; a new firmware should be out shortly, any day).  See the firmware upgrade sticky also at the top of the forum.