How To Transfer Music From Computer to MP3 Player
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
MP3 player is one of the widely used electronic gadgets today and millions are into this trend, as a life style and for fashion. Installing music into the MP3 requires a little understanding regarding software, music files and file transfer management. The following instructions will help you to understand and manage your MP3 player.
Materials Needed:- MP3 Player
- Firmware
- Music Management Software
- File Converter
- Computer
Step 1
Download and install music management software. Consider the right software to be use when downloading music files. It is recommended to install the music management software that can read numerous music file format (e.i. mp3, wav, wma, wmv, aiff, au, midi). This will provide a maximum service that can manage, organize, and convert files using formats readable to your MP3 player.
Step 2
Scan the files for viruses. Before attempting to download a music file, make sure that the file you may want to download is clean from viruses. Download the file from the identified or known source over the Internet. You may also use the old mp3 files from your computer and CD.
Step 3
Check for file format compatibility. Look for the MP3 player’s manual and check what types of music files it can support (e.i. mp3, wav, wma, wmv, aiff, au, and midi).
Step 4
Convert to the required MP3 player format. The mp3 format is already available when downloading music files online. However, when ripping files from a CD, you may have to convert it into a file recognizable by the MP3 player. The music management software can be utilized for such conversion.
Step 5
Connect the firmware into the computer. After converting the music files, attach the firmware into the computer’s USB port. Connect the MP3 player on the other end of the firmware.
Step 6
Wait for confirmation. The computer will display and recognize the attached storage device / MP3 player.
Step 7
Open the music management software. Use the management software to manipulate the music files needed to be copied. Select these files and transfer it into the MP3 player; or open the music files folder. From My Computer, access the location of the MP3 files. Select the music files from this directory and copy the files. Paste it inside the MP3 player’s general directory.
Step 8
Properly Remove the MP3 player / storage device. After copying the desired mp3 files, it is recommended to properly remove the MP3 player. Click the safely remove hardware and click stop > Ok.