*See answer ID 207 on how to change the Sansa player from MSC to MTP mode or vice-versa. For all other connections, it will connect in MSC mode. Auto-detect will connect in MTP mode when it detects a Windows system. These features include creating playlists, setting up autosync, transferring DRM-protected content (licensed, copy protected) and album art linking.Ĭurrent Sansa players also have a third menu selection for Auto-detect. MTP mode is the preferred method for connecting to Windows systems because it supports more features for transferring content to players. Windows systems support both MSC and MTP mode. There are two USB modes used for connecting to MP3 players to computers: