Can't get the downloaded songs to play without having it plugged into USB port It plays what is on there when I have it plugged into the port, but when I unplug it, stick the earbuds in, only the original Barbie songs play. What gives? Also, how do you recharge the MP3 player??? Thanks! Can't get the downloaded songs to play without having it plugged into USB port It plays what is on there when I have it plugged into the port, but when I unplug it, stick the earbuds in, only... » Read More Can't get the downloaded songs to play without having it plugged into USB port It plays what is on there when I have it plugged into the port, but when I unplug it, stick the earbuds in, only the original Barbie songs play. What gives? Also, how do you recharge the MP3 player??? Thanks! « Show Less
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It could be that you are downloading songs that aren't DRM free, like songs purchased from Walmart.com. Those songs download with a usage license that must be present for the song to play (I once bought $20 worth of songs from Walmart and put them on my MP3 player - when that computer crashed I found I couldn't upload the songs to my new computer because the licenses weren't present - when the MP3 malfunctioned I was simply out those songs). Try ripping tracks from a CD you own and putting those on the Barbie Girl, or buy songs from another source). You recharge the unit by putting it in the white docking station. When the light goes off, the unit is charged. Hope that helps! It could be that you are downloading songs that aren't DRM free, like songs purchased from Walmart.com. Those songs download with a usage license that must be present for the song to play (I once bought $20 worth of songs from Walmart and put them on my MP3 player - when that computer crashed I found I couldn't upload the songs to my new computer because the licenses weren't present - when the MP3 malfunctioned I was simply out those songs). Try ripping tracks from a CD you own and putting those on the Barbie Girl, or buy songs from another source). You recharge the unit by putting it in... » Read More It could be that you are downloading songs that aren't DRM free, like songs purchased from Walmart.com. Those songs download with a usage license that must be present for the song to play (I once bought $20 worth of songs from Walmart and put them on my MP3 player - when that computer crashed I found I couldn't upload the songs to my new computer because the licenses weren't present - when the MP3 malfunctioned I was simply out those songs). Try ripping tracks from a CD you own and putting those on the Barbie Girl, or buy songs from another source). You recharge the unit by putting it in the white docking station. When the light goes off, the unit is charged. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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I did rip a cd and that's what is not taking. It is a HSM 1 & 2 that was burned from the original. ??? Thanks for your insight, I'll keep trying different cds.
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According to the manual there is a random play mode with mp3. I have never used it myself.
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just use the usb cord that came with your mp3 player,plug mp3 player innto usb port on the front of the amp and wait a sec,it will start playing. only thing is,you can use the forward and back butons,but you cant shuffle songs or use a playlist,at least I dont know how.Best of luck.
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PJC, My assumption is that the USB connector was not made to the correct specification. I make this assumption based on my overall displeasure with the charging unit. In short.....it doesn't work. I plug my Sansa Disk into a USB port on my computer and in an hour or so, I'm at 100% recharge power. I have actually monitored the charge on my Sansa Disk using the outlet plug-in charger. I would allow the MP3 player to recharge for an hour and to my dismay, the MP3 actually lost a significent percentage of its charge while plugged into the wall outlet. Frankly, the plug-in charger is worthless, in my opinion. I'm not surprised that the quality control on the size of the USB connector is dismal. Sincerely, cmp
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When I called Mattel's customer service, they indicated that the item was probably used because the registration code was used. I was horrified because the mp3 player was completely untouched. Anyway, Mattel generated a new registration code and emailed it to me, but that one didn't work either (it came up with an error stating it had been used too). I think it's a glitch of some sort, but I'm leaning towards filing a complaint through the Better Business Bureau because they still haven't resolved the problem.
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3 things to check:1--is the music in MP3 format? Other formats like wav, etc., will not play. Use iTunes or similar to convert the files. 2--Make sure you toggle through the sources (USB, radio, etc., to the. SD card. Long press the pause/play button to switch between them. 3--Try an SD card with smaller capacity, 4 or 8 gb. Don
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It has a button to the right of the BASS button that says Play/Pause USB. You push that button and with all the normal settings like power and such set where they should be, your USB will play. I love this Radio/Player.
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Hello Julia,U can play it just by plugging it into USB and 3.5 mm jack.U can use any charger which have USB output and a 3.5 mm jack like your mobile phones output and its USB charger...
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Hi, I use an MP3 player and it is working for me :), I hope it works for you!
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You can play music when you plug in the micro usb, but it neither charge the battery nor use the battery it will worked like you take out the battery of your laptop and plug in your charger. It could work, but it won't charge any power
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Great - another neat option is the flash drive port. You can plug-in a flash drive with WAV files, and a list will appear on the screen. You can then scroll through and play with the songs.
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I did not have mine long enough to get to use this option. My usb port like all the portable speakers I have gotten online all seem to get loose & disappear into the unit. I had to return mine 3 weeks into owning it & did not repurchase another one. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help on this & hope if you do buy one you do not run into the same issue. Blessings, Kristie
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I couldn't find a way to do so. I needed to remove the music from folders in order to play them. You could use separate memory cards I suppose.
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The usb is extremely limited playing only what is in the root directory and giving no more information than track and time. I set up a play list on my computer of all the songs I want played, e.g. for Christmas, copy to the thumb drive, stick it into this player and go to usb. It is better to use the ipod port to get all the info, etc.
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I have no problem playing my mp3. Sometimes those expensive phone players screw up a regular player-speaker. I have no problem with mine. The only problem I have is when my mp3 runs out of juice - then I just recharge and play over again.
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It may not restart automatically when playing from an SD card and when playing it may get switched to a FM station. It also has problem switching from SD mode to USB mode and vice versa. The item is all messed up.
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this mp3 player is great.....but it will not play while being charged as far as I can tell....I have a neat little speaker and I can charge the speaker while I listen but I make sure I'm charged up before using it in the car......sorry