Creative 70pf165000017 User Guide
Creative 70pf165000017 - Zen Micro Photo 8 GB MP3 Player Dark Manual
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. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 3
MicroPhoto at a Glance 6 Zen MicroPhoto 6 Turning Zen MicroPhoto on and off 10 Vertical Touch Pad 10 Main Menu 11 Now Playing screen 12 Main Applications 13 Creative Media Explorer 13 Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 13 Creative Media Toolbox 14 Accessories 16 Earphones 16 Cradle - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 4
Deleting tracks 40 Viewing track information 40 Viewing player information 41 Viewing and managing photos 41 Storing Photos and Data Files in Zen MicroPhoto . 43 Using your Zen MicroPhoto as a Removable Disk in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Me 43 Changing the amount of hard disk space in - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 5
at a constant volume 52 Enabling the bass boost feature 53 Labeling Zen MicroPhoto with your name 53 Setting the display duration 53 Setting the Enabling the Snooze Timer 54 Changing the menu language 55 Resetting Zen MicroPhoto 55 Adding and removing main menu items 55 Frequently Asked Questions - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 6
Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance 6 Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance After completing the setup instructions in the Quick Start booklet, take some time to read this User's Guide to learn how to get the most out of your player. Zen MicroPhoto - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 7
Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance 7 Next/Fast-Forward button Press this button to go the next track. Press and hold this button to move forward within a track. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 8
computer's USB port. To charge your player without using the computer, purchase the Zen MicroPhoto Power Adapter or Universal Travel Adapter. For more information on this and other Zen MicroPhoto accessories, visit www.creative.com. Microphone Make instant recordings with this built-in microphone. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 9
Creative's screen manufacturer's technical specifications, occurrences of fixed spots may appear and are considered acceptable if they do not impair display quality. If, however, you notice fixed spots on your Zen MicroPhoto OLED display interfering with your use, contact Customer Support Services - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 10
MicroPhoto, slide the Power switch towards the Power it there until the OLED display lights up. 2 To turn off Zen MicroPhoto, slide the Power switch towards the Power it there until Shutting down... appears. Vertical Touch Pad icon and hold icon and hold Move your - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 11
Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance 11 Main Menu Press and hold the Menu/Back button to view Zen MicroPhoto's main menu. Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to scroll through menu items, and press the Menu/Back button to return to the previous menu or screen. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 12
screen The Now Playing screen appears when you turn on Zen MicroPhoto, or when you select Now Playing from the main adjust the volume. Status icons at the top right corner of the OLED display indicate Zen MicroPhoto's current settings and battery status. NOTE When you see the Now Playing screen, - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 13
applications to decide which one is more suitable for your needs. Creative Media Explorer Creative Media Explorer offers you the ease of managing music tracks and data files in Zen MicroPhoto, in a Windows Explorer environment. Use Creative Media Explorer, if you: ■ are new to MP3 and WMA ripping - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 14
Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance 14 To start Creative MediaSource Double-click the Creative MediaSource icon on your desktop. For more information about using Creative MediaSource, double-click the Creative music's ID3 tags using Disc Recognition Service (DRS) from CDDB, Inc. Tag Format Converter ■ Converts - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 15
Zen MicroPhoto at a Glance 15 Audio Converter ■ Converts your audio files from one format to another, for example, WAV to MP3. This application is only available with Creative MediaSource installed. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 16
the accessories described below. Accessories that are not included with your player are available from your Creative Labs dealer or at our online store at www.creative.com. Earphones Zen MicroPhoto's earphones feature dynamic bass response and enhanced audio clarity. WARNING! For your safety and the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 17
Cradle Use Zen MicroPhoto's cradle with the belt clip for handsfree support. Accessories 17 - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 18
Accessories 18 You can also use Zen MicroPhoto's cradle with the stand to rest Zen MicroPhoto on your desk. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 19
Pouch Zen MicroPhoto's protective pouch keeps Zen MicroPhoto snug and safe. Accessories 19 - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 20
Neckstrap With Zen MicroPhoto's neckstrap, your music collection goes wherever you go. Accessories 20 NOTE Zen MicroPhoto's neckstrap is available only in selected countries. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 21
Accessories 21 Wired Remote Control Zen MicroPhoto's wired remote control gives you easy access to basic playback functions. Connect the wired remote control to Zen MicroPhoto's Headphone jack. NOTE Zen MicroPhoto's wired remote control is available separately in selected countries. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 22
. Next/Fast-Forward button Press this button to go the next track. Press and hold this button to move forward within a track. Headphone jack Connect Zen MicroPhoto's earphones to this jack. MODE button Press this button to switch between the Now Playing and FM Radio modes. Lock switch Slide to the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 23
from your computer 23 Transferring content from your computer About Content Types Your Zen MicroPhoto is capable of playing different types of content, including audio tracks or purchased from online music stores. ■ Photos - encoded from digital cameras, webcams or scanned from printed photos. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 24
. To rip music from your CD collection 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click the Zen MicroPhoto Media Explorer icon . 3 Click the Rip Audio CDs button . 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are connected to the Internet, album information is automatically retrieved. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 25
computer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click the Zen MicroPhoto Media Explorer icon . 3 Click the Import Media button . 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. To copy data files using Creative Media Explorer 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 26
MediaSource Player/Organizer or Creative Media Explorer. 3 Select My Computer and Zen MicroPhoto as the devices you want to synchronize, and then click Next. 4 Select the Audio, Organizer data or Pictures check box, and then click the Sync Now button. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 Click - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 27
Transferring content from your computer 27 Disconnecting your player When you have finished transferring files, disconnect Zen MicroPhoto. DO NOT disconnect your player if you see the left picture below on the OLED display. Track or data file transfer is in progress - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 28
to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume when browsing the menu, press the Options button and select Volume. Locking Zen MicroPhoto Locking Zen MicroPhoto disables all the controls on Zen MicroPhoto. Lock Zen MicroPhoto when you want to prevent buttons from being accidentally pressed. You can lock - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 29
Playing and Managing your player 29 To lock Zen MicroPhoto Slide the Power switch towards the Lock Playing screen. icon. The Locked icon appears on the Now - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 30
Playing and Managing your player 30 To lock the Zen MicroPhoto wired remote control (available separately) Slide the Lock switch towards the Lock icon. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 31
for music tracks by album, artist, genre or title. If you have created playlists (tracks you have organized into lists) on Zen MicroPhoto, or transferred playlists from Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, you can search for music tracks in playlists as well. 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 32
the Selected Music screen. The Selected Music screen shows you your list of selected music tracks. Selecting tracks with Zen MicroPhoto's DJ Instead of selecting tracks yourself, you can let Zen MicroPhoto's DJ pick out tracks for you. 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 33
Playing and Managing your player 33 6 Select Rarely Heard to let Zen MicroPhoto's DJ play rarely played tracks. Managing the list of selected tracks Tracks you have selected for playback can be viewed and managed in the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 34
Playing and Managing your player 34 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select Play Mode. 3 Select one of the following items in the Play Mode screen: ■ Normal Plays your selected tracks in sequential order. ■ Repeat Track Repeats the current track. When you select this play - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 35
Playing and Managing your player 35 1 In the Now Playing screen, press the Options button and select Seek To. 2 Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to scroll to any point within the current track. 3 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to start playing from the selected position. Using - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 36
stations, press the Options button and select Autoscan. The player scans for all radio stations with clear reception. At the end of the autoscan, Zen MicroPhoto automatically saves all stations as presets and tunes in to the first preset. 4 Press the Next/Fast-Forward preset. button or Previous - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 37
scan for a radio station, press the Play/Pause button to switch to the manual tuning view. Manual tuning view Preset information disappears in the manual tuning view. 6 Press the Next/Fast-Forward radio frequency. button or Previous/Rewind button to fine tune the 7 Hold down the Next/Fast - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 38
Playing and Managing your player 38 Deleting radio presets 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select FM Radio. 3 Press the Next/Fast-Forward you want to delete. button or Previous/Rewind 4 Press the Options button and select Delete Preset. button to select the preset - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 39
The main menu appears. 2 Select Extras Microphone. 3 Press and hold the Play/Pause button to start recording. TIP For a clear recording, make sure you place Zen MicroPhoto as close as possible to what you want to record. 4 While recording, you can press the Options button and select one of the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 40
, Delete Album, Delete Artist, Delete Genre or Delete Track. For more song management tasks, connect your player to your computer and use Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. Viewing track information To view detailed information about a track, such as its duration, scroll to the track, press the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 41
menu appears. 2 Select System Information. Viewing and managing photos With Zen MicroPhoto's high-capacity storage, you can store thousands of photos in your player, and even set up a slideshow, so that you can share memories with friends and family. Your player only displays photos that are in the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 42
Playing and Managing your player 42 To change the slideshow timer 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select System Photo Settings Slide Timer. The current slideshow timing is displayed. 3 Use the Vertical Touch Pad to scroll to the slideshow timing that you want. To delete a - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 43
is automatically installed when you set up the Zen MicroPhoto software on your computer. For more information, refer to Creative Media Explorer's online Help. If you are using a shared computer in school or at the office without Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) and Windows Media Player 10 - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 44
Storing Photos and Data Files in Zen MicroPhoto 44 4 Connect Zen MicroPhoto to your computer using the supplied USB cable. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 45
My Computer in Windows Explorer. 5 Use the drag-and-drop method in Windows Explorer to copy files to and from Zen MicroPhoto. 6 When you have finished copying files, safely disconnect Zen MicroPhoto using the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar. To safely disconnect your player, see "Stopping - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 46
■ Data files saved in the Removable Disk Mode hard disk space cannot be viewed or managed with Creative Media Explorer. ■ Similarly, data files transferred to Zen MicroPhoto using Creative Media Explorer cannot be viewed or managed in Removable Disk Mode. Changing the amount of hard disk space - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 47
Disk Manager, click Start → Programs or All Programs → Creative → Creative Removable Disk Manager → Creative Removable Disk Manager. Stopping Zen MicroPhoto Properly To prevent data loss, ensure that: ■ you have disconnected Zen MicroPhoto properly in Windows before unplugging it from the USB - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 48
Media Explorer or Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. 3 Select the My Computer and Zen MicroPhoto as the devices you want to synchronize, and then click Sync Now. 4 Select the information you want to import from Microsoft Outlook, and then click the Next button. 5 Follow the instructions on the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 49
Using Zen MicroPhoto's Organizer Features 49 Viewing the calendar 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select Extras Organizer Calendar. 3 Use the Next/Fast Forward - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 50
MicroPhoto 50 Personalizing Zen MicroPhoto Zen MicroPhoto's settings can be adjusted to suit your needs. Adjusting Vertical Touch Pad settings You can change the Vertical Touch Pad's sensitivity, and turn the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 51
and time are displayed. 3 To adjust time, date and alarm settings, press the Options Alarm. button and select Set Using Zen MicroPhoto's equalizer (EQ) EQ is Zen MicroPhoto's collection of equalizer settings that enhance the sound of your music. You can select equalizer settings to suit the genre - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 52
Personalizing Zen MicroPhoto 52 3 Select one of the EQ menu items. When an EQ setting is selected, appears on the Now Playing screen. To create a customized equalizer - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 53
the bass in your track during playback. 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select System Audio Settings Bass Boost: On. Labeling Zen MicroPhoto with your name 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select System Player Settings Owner. 3 Spell out your name using - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 54
. 3 Use the Vertical Touch Pad to scroll to the contrast setting that you want. Setting the Idle Sleep time You can specify how long Zen MicroPhoto remains inactive before it automatically shuts down. This feature helps you conserve battery power. 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 55
1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select System Language, and select the language that you want. Resetting Zen MicroPhoto You can reset Zen MicroPhoto to its original settings. 1 Press the Menu/Back button. The main menu appears. 2 Select System Reset Settings. Adding and - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 56
Personalizing Zen MicroPhoto 56 5 Use the Vertical Touch Pad to change the position of the highlighted menu item. 6 To revert to the default menu settings, press the Options Menu. button and select Default - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 57
self-help Knowledge Base helps you resolve and troubleshoot technical queries. Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support Knowledge Base. For the latest firmware updates to improve Zen MicroPhoto's functionality, go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 58
Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected WMA files to my player? Yes. To transfer DRM protected WMA files to Zen MicroPhoto, you can use Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer or Creative Media Explorer. Can I use the player for portable data storage? Yes, you can. For more information, see "Storing - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 59
Frequently Asked Questions 59 One of the following diagrams appears on the OLED display. What does it mean? Your computer is actively managing your player. Warning: DO NOT disconnect your player while your computer is still actively managing it. Your computer is not actively managing your player. To - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 60
Questions 60 The firmware upgrade is complete. Reset your player for the new firmware to take effect. For more information, see "How do I reset Zen MicroPhoto?" on page 61. There was an unexpected power loss during audio file transfer. Use your player only after this library rebuilding is completed - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 61
is corrupted. Reload the firmware, download a newer firmware version or contact Customer Support Services. How do I reset Zen MicroPhoto? You can solve most problems with Zen MicroPhoto by resetting it. 1 Turn off Zen MicroPhoto. 2 Slide open the battery cover. 3 Remove the battery and wait five - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 62
switch is not in the Lock position. ■ If you're using the Zen MicroPhoto wired remote control (available separately), make sure the wired remote control's there while you reinsert the battery. The Recovery Mode screen appears when Zen MicroPhoto turns on. 5 Four menu items are available in the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 63
. DO NOT select the Reload Firmware option unless you have downloaded a newer firmware version for Zen MicroPhoto, or have been advised to do so by the Creative Customer Services center. My Zen MicroPhoto wired remote control (available separately) is not working. What do I do? ■ Make sure the - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 64
Frequently Asked Questions 64 Where can I get more information on Creative products? Visit www.creative.com and select your region or country for updates and downloads relating to all Creative products. - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 65
information, read the Warranty available with your product. ■ Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your player, battery or power adapter. Refer all servicing to Creative or authorized repair agents. ■ Do not expose your player or battery to temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113 - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 66
): IMA ADPCM (16 kHz, Mono) ■ FM Radio: IMA ADPCM (22 kHz, Stereo) FM Radio ■ ■ ■ Stereo and Mono Up to 32 preset stations FM region support International: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz, 100 kHz intervals MP3 Playback Performance ■ Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 96 dB ■ Channel Separation: Up to 65 dB - Creative 70pf165000017 | User Guide - Page 67
USB 2.0 (High speed) USB 1.1 (Full speed) Display ■ 128 x 128 pixel OLED display (262K color) Firmware Support ■ Upgradable via USB (firmware upgrades are available from www.creative.com) Earphone Specifications ■ Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz ■ Sensitivity: 111 dB ±5 dB (I/P Level:1 mW
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