This User Guide details the features of your Creative ZEN® X-Fi2.
Creative ZEN X-Fi2 is a music and video player, alarm clock, recorder, and radio, all rolled into one. To
increase your player's data-storage capacity, insert a memory card in the microSD™ card slot.
For setup and installation instructions, refer to the printed Quick Start leaflet that comes with your
player.
Page 1
Your Player at a Glance
This section introduces your player and its parts. Click the numbered labels for more information.
Page 2
Turning Your Player On or
Off
To turn on your player, press and hold
until the touch screen turns on.
To turn off your player, press and hold
until the "Shutting down..." message appears.
Page 3
Navigating Your Player
With the use of the touch screen, you can access almost all the features and functions of your player. In
general, you can tap the screen to select an item. You can also swipe your finger across the screen to
scroll through a list or a series of screens.
To directly return to the main menu at any point, press the Menu button
.
To select an item, tap the corresponding icon. To display the available options for a feature or function,
tap . To return to the previous menu, tap
.
9
When you see or
on one or both sides of the screen, you can drag the screen to the right or left. This brings you to the
previous or next screen.
Page 4
To scroll through a list, swipe your finger up or down the player's screen.
Page 5
Locking Your Player
Locking temporarily disables the touch screen and buttons on your player. This feature is useful when
you do not want to accidentally activate functions on your player, such as when your player is in your
pocket or bag.
To lock your player, press . The Lock
icon appears on the screen header.
To unlock, press either
or the Menu button. On the screen that appears, drag the lock icon towards the edge of the screen.
See also Enabling Auto Lock.
Page 6
Playing and Managing Media
Files
Ripping Music
Loading Files Into Your player
Creating Playlists
Playing and Managing Music Tracks
Viewing and Managing Photos
Playing and Managing Videos
Listening to FM Radio
Recording with the Built-in Microphone
Hiding a Folder
Page 7
Ripping Music
When ripping tracks, make sure that they are
tagged properly. See Tagging Your Audio
Tracks.
If you are connected to the Internet and you have
registered with a music information provider,
album information will automatically be retrieved.
When you rip music, you convert music tracks (often from CDs) into a format suitable for playback on
your computer. You can easily rip music with applications such as Creative Centrale
or Windows Media® Player.
Make sure the audio CD you want to rip from is placed inside your CD drive.
1.
Start Creative Centrale on your computer.
2.
In Creative Centrale, click the Rip button. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
For more information, click the Help button.
3.
Page 8
Tagging Your Audio Tracks
Every audio track (MP3 or WMA file) has a set of properties that contains information such as song and
album title, artist name and genre. Using these properties, your player organizes your music library into
categories such as albums, artists and genres, enabling you to browse your huge collection of audio
tracks quickly and easily.
If an audio track contains inaccurate properties, such as unrecognized characters or incorrect details, you
may not be able to perform accurate searches on your player.
For a better experience, make sure your audio tracks contain correct properties.
To automatically tag audio tracks
While connected to the Internet, use Creative Centrale to rip audio tracks from audio CDs. Creative
Centrale uses MusicID
from Gracenote® to automatically retrieve information about your audio CDs and create track
properties.
To manually tag audio tracks
You can use Creative Centrale to fill in audio track properties manually. For information , click the Help
button in Creative Centrale.
SM
Page 9
Loading Files Into Your
When you connect your player to a computer,
the computer recognizes your player as a
removable disk drive. You can use Windows®
Explorer to perform familiar operations such as
Copy, Cut, or Delete.
If a memory card is inserted in the player's
microSD Card Slot, your computer recognizes
the memory card as another removable disk drive
apart from your player. See also Transferring
Files to and from Your Memory Card.
Player
You can use Creative Centrale to load files to your player. Before loading, make sure that the files are
located in folders that are specified in Creative Centrale's Watch folders
.
For more information, refer to the application's Help file.
Warning!
Avoid disconnecting your player from your computer while file transfer is in progress.
To avoid data loss and damage to your player, disconnect your player properly. Click the SafelyRemove Hardware icon on the Taskbar, click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device
.
Page 10
Creating Playlists
A playlist consists of music tracks that you select from the player's music library.
You can create several playlists, and later on select and play them exclusively. This is very helpful if you
want to listen only to certain songs from a huge collection of music in your player.
Creating a playlist consists of 2 main steps:
Step 1: Adding music tracks to Selected Music list
Make sure that the Selected Music list is initially empty. See Removing Tracks.
1.
On the main menu, tap Music > All Tracks.
2.
Tap and select Add Tracks.
3.
Select the music tracks that you want to be in a playlist, and tap Yes to confirm.
4.
The tracks are added to the Selected Music list.
4.
Step 2: Creating a playlist from the Selected Music screen
Press the Menu button to return to the main menu.
1.
Tap Music > Now Playing.
2.
Swipe your finger towards the left to proceed to the Rating screen.
3.
You should be able to see a row of stars at the bottom part of the screen.
3.
Swipe your finger again towards the left to proceed to the Selected Music screen.
4.
Tap and select Save as Playlist.
5.
Enter a playlist name by using the virtual keyboard that appears.
6.
Tap after you have finished.
7.
To play the playlist, go to the main menu and tap Music > Playlist
, and select the playlist name that you set in the procedure above.
Page 11
Playing and Managing Music
Tracks
You can play your music by albums, artists, or genres. You can also play a music track individually
based on the track title, or you can create and play personalized playlists that consist of tracks that you
pick.
Press the Menu button to return to the main menu.
1.
Tap Music.
2.
Select a category, such as Albums or Playlists.
3.
If you want to play by track titles, select All Tracks.
3.
Tap the track title to start playing.
4.
Media Toolbar
While a track is playing, tap the screen to display the media toolbar. To immediately hide it again, tap on
an area outside the toolbar.
The media toolbar automatically disappears after a few seconds of inactivity.
Volume Control
Tap
in the media toolbar to display the volume controls. Drag the volume slider up or down to adjust the
volume.
Alternatively, you can press and hold the Menu button to display the volume controls.
Page 12
Track Navigation
In the media toolbar, tap to pause the current track. Tap
to resume playback.
To skip to the previous or next track, tap or
.
To fast-forward or rewind, drag the playhead to the left or right.
Page 13
Shuffling and Repeating
Tracks
Set the Play Mode to specify the playback sequence of your music files.
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > Play Mode.
1.
Select one of the following items:
2.
Normal
Plays your selected tracks in sequential order.
Repeat Track
Repeats the current track.
Repeat All
Repeats all selected tracks.
Shuffle
Plays all selected tracks in random order, once only.
Shuffle Repeat
Plays and repeats all selected tracks, in random order.
Track Once
Stops playing after the current track ends.
Page 14
Rating Tracks
Rate how much you like a track, so your player's DJ (see Your Own DJ
) can automatically play your favorite tracks. Choose from one to five stars.
Tap Music > Now Playing.
1.
Swipe your finger towards the left to proceed to the Rating screen.
2.
A row of stars appear at the bottom part of the screen.
2.
Tap the stars to rate the current track, with five stars being the highest.
3.
Page 15
Removing Tracks
On your player, this procedure refers to removing tracks from the Selected Music list only. The tracks
are still on the player and can be accessed from submenus like Artists or Albums
.
To permanently remove tracks, use the Delete Track function. See Deleting Tracks
.
On the main menu, tap Music > Now Playing.
1.
Swipe your fingers towards the left to proceed to the Rating screen.
2.
You should be able to see a row of stars at he bottom part of the screen.
2.
Swipe your finger again towards the left to proceed to the Selected Music screen.
3.
Tap and select Remove Tracks.
4.
Select the tracks to be removed and tap Yes to confirm.
5.
Page 16
Deleting Tracks
This action permanently deletes tracks from your player.
To remove tracks from the Selected Music view only, see Removing Tracks
.
On the main menu, tap Music > All Tracks.
1.
Tap and select Delete Tracks.
2.
Select the tracks to be deleted and tap Yes to confirm.
3.
Page 17
Using Bookmarks
A bookmark marks a point within a track, so you can return to it at a later time.
For example, if you are listening to a lengthy track or recording, you can insert a bookmark if you need
to stop. When you want to continue listening exactly from where you left off, go to this bookmark.
Your player can accommodate up to 10 bookmarks.
To insert a bookmark
Play the track you want to bookmark.
1.
In the Now Playing view, tap and select Set Bookmark.
2.
In the Set Bookmark screen that follows, tap an empty line number.
3.
If all 10 bookmark numbers have been assigned, you can tap an existing bookmark to replace it.
3.
To go to a bookmark
On the main menu, tap Music > Bookmarks.
1.
Select the bookmark that you want.
2.
Page 18
Your Own DJ
Instead of selecting tracks yourself, let your player's DJ pick the tracks for you.
On the main menu, select Music > DJ.
1.
Select one of the following:
2.
Album of the Day
o
Plays any album.
o
Random Play All
o
Plays all tracks in random order.
o
Most Popular
o
Plays frequently played tracks.
o
Rarely Heard
o
Plays rarely played tracks.
o
Highly Rated
o
Plays tracks that you have rated highly.
o
Yet to be Rated
o
Plays tracks you have yet to rate.
o
Page 19
Viewing and Managing Photos
Start a slideshow. See Viewing Slideshows.
Zoom in on a photo.
Rotate the photo 90° at a time.
Display the volume control.
Access the available options.
To load photos on your player, use Creative Centrale or other programs such as Windows Explorer.
When using Window Explorer however, make sure that you load the files in the Photos
folder in your player.
You can also load photos that are organized in folders and subfolders.
Viewing Photos
On the main menu, tap Photos.
1.
Folders and photos are displayed in thumbnail view.
1.
Tap a photo thumbnail to view in full screen.
2.
If the photo is inside a folder, tap the folder to access the contents.
2.
To see the next or previous photo, swipe your fingers across the screen. The directional arrows
3.
or indicate available screens on the left right side.
Media Toolbar
While viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the media toolbar. To immediately hide it again, tap on
an area outside the toolbar.
The media toolbar automatically disappears after a few seconds of inactivity.
Using this toolbar, you can tap an item to do the following:
Page 20
Rating Photos
Rating a photo means that you consider this as one of your favorites, and you can mark the photo with a
. After rating, you have the option to view the rated photos only.
You can rate the currently displayed photo, or you can rate several photos from a list.
To rate the current photo, tap and select Rate Photo
.
To rate several photos, tap Photos from the main menu. If the photos are inside a folder, tap the folder
to access the contents. Tap and select Rate Photos. Select photos and tap Yes
to confirm.
To view your rated photos, select Photos from the main menu. Tap and select View Favorite.
Page 21
Setting a Wallpaper
You can set any of the photos in your player as a wallpaper.
On the main menu, tap Photo.
1.
Select the photo that you want.
2.
In the media toolbar, tap and select Set as Wallpaper.
3.
In the photo toolbar that appears, tap the arrows to set the Brightness and Tone .
4.
Tap Yes to confirm.
5.
To remove the wallpaper, see Removing the Wallpaper
.
Page 22
Deleting Photos
You can delete the photo that is currently open, or you can select multiple photos and delete them
simultaneously.
To delete the current photo only, tap and select Delete Picture
.
To delete multiple photos
On the main menu, tap Photos.
1.
Your player displays the contents in a thumbnail view.
1.
If the photos you want to delete are located in a subfolder, tap the specific folder to display the
2.
contents.
While in a thumbnail view, tap .
3.
If you want to delete all of the folder's contents (including subfolders and their contents), select
4.
Delete All. The contents are subsequently marked for deletion.
If you want to select specific items only, select Delete Photos. Tap the photos and subfolders
4.
that you want to delete. The selected items are marked with .
Tap Yes to confirm.
5.
Page 23
Viewing Slideshows
On the main menu, tap Photo.
1.
Select a photo thumbnail to view it in full screen.
2.
In the media toolbar, tap .
3.
A slideshow starts for the photos inside the current folder only.
3.
To set the display time for each photo, tap in the media toolbar, and select Slide Interval
.
Page 24
Display Options
You can select from among predefined thumbnail layouts when you view photos and folders. From the
main menu, tap Photos. Tap either or
to switch from one thumbnail layout to the other.
Page 25
Playing and Managing Videos
Loading Videos to Your Player
Playing a Video
Deleting Videos
Playing a Video on TV
Page 26
Loading Videos to Your
Player
Use Creative Centrale
to load videos to your player. If needed, Creative Centrale automatically converts your videos to a
format supported by your player.
For information on transferring videos and other media files with the use of Creative Centrale, refer to the
application's Help file.
Page 27
Playing a Video
On the main menu, tap Videos.
1.
Tap a video file to start playing it.
2.
If the video is inside a folder, tap the folder to access the contents.
2.
Media Toolbar
While playing a video, tap the screen to display the media toolbar. To immediately hide it again, tap on
an area outside the toolbar.
The media toolbar automatically disappears after a few seconds of inactivity.
Volume Control
Tap
in the media toolbar to display the volume controls. Drag the volume slider up or down to adjust the
volume.
Alternatively, you can press and hold the menu button to display the volume controls.
Video Navigation
Page 28
In the media toolbar, tap to pause the current video. Tap
to resume playing.
To fast-forward or rewind, drag the playhead to the right or left.
Going Full Screen
While playing a video, tap or
to switch between a full-screen or a regular screen mode.
Page 29
Deleting Videos
On the main menu, tap Videos.
1.
Your player displays the contents in a list.
1.
Tap .
2.
If you want to delete all of the folder's contents (including subfolders and their contents), select
3.
Delete All. The contents are subsequently marked for deletion.
If you want to delete specific items only, select Delete Videos. Tap the video and subfolders
3.
that you want to delete. The selected items are marked with .
Tap Yes to confirm.
4.
Page 30
Playing a Video on TV
Connect your player to your TV with the use of the Creative Audio-Visual cable.
For more information on this cable and other accessories, visit www.creative.com
.
Connect the player to your TV.
1.
On the player's main menu, tap Videos.
2.
Select a video.
3.
On the media toolbar, tap .
4.
The TV video control appears on your player's touch screen.
4.
To return the video output to the player, tap ZEN X-Fi2.
5.
Page 31
Reading and Managing RSS
Feeds
On your player, you can directly update and read the latest RSS feeds from your favorite Web sites.
Connect your player to your computer and double-click the RSSSynchronizer.exe
file in the player. This starts the Creative RSS Synchronizer. Use this program to load and manage RSS
feeds on your player.
For detailed instructions on using this software, refer to the RSS Synchronizer's Help file.
Reading RSS Feeds
Deleting RSS Feeds
Page 32
Reading RSS Feeds
An icon
on the folder (or beside a file) indicates unread RSS
feeds.
On the main menu, tap RSS.
1.
Select a feed from a folder.
2.
To scroll through the selection, swipe your finger up or down the screen.
3.
Page 33
Deleting RSS Feeds
You can also use Creative RSS Synchronizer to
delete RSS feeds on your player. For more
information, refer to the Creative RSS Synchronizer
Help file.
On the main menu, tap RSS.
1.
Scroll to a folder or RSS file.
2.
Press and select Delete File or Delete All.
3.
Select folders or RSS files, and tap Yes to confirm.
4.
Page 34
Listening to FM Radio
Players with the FM Radio
feature can store up to 32 predefined FM radio stations called "presets."
The FM frequency range on your player is set to "International" by default. Most regions in the world
receive FM broadcasts in this range.
If you are using your player in Japan, make sure you have selected "Japanese" as your player's default
language before selecting your FM region.
On the main menu, tap FM Radio.
1.
Tap and select Set Region.
2.
Select the FM region for Japan.
3.
Page 35
Performing an Autoscan
You can set your player to scan for FM radio stations within your area, and save the station frequencies
as 'presets.'
Connect your earphones to your player.
1.
The earphones function as antennas and must be connected to your player for signal reception.
1.
In the main menu, select FM Radio.
2.
In the toolbar, tap Auto , and select Yes to start scanning.
3.
Page 36
Performing a Manual Scan
You can set the your player to tune in to a specific radio frequency.
Connect your earphones to your player.
1.
The earphones function as antennas and must be connected to your player for signal reception.
1.
On the main menu, select FM Radio .
2.
Make sure that the player is Manual tuning mode.
3.
If the word "Preset" is shown on the screen, tap to switch to Manual tuning.
3.
Tap or (located above and below Mhz) to adjust the radio frequency.
4.
If you want to save a certain frequency, tap and select Save as Preset.
4.
Page 37
Naming or Renaming a Radio
Preset
On the main menu, tap FM Radio.
1.
Select a preset station.
2.
Tap and select Name Preset.
3.
A virtual keyboard appears on the screen.
3.
Use the keyboard to enter a name for the preset station.
4.
Tap when you have finished.
5.
Page 38
Viewing Your Presets
From the main menu, tap FM Radio.
1.
In the FM Radio screen that follows, tap in the toolbar.
2.
Page 39
Deleting Presets
From the main menu, tap FM Radio.
1.
To delete the current preset station, tap and select Delete Preset.
2.
To delete from the Preset List, tap , followed by , and select Delete Preset.
2.
Select from the list and tap Yes to confirm.
3.
Page 40
Recording with the Built-in
You can play your recordings from the Music
menu. See Playing a Recording
.
Microphone
Place your player as close as possible to the source you are recording .
1.
On the main menu, tap Mic.
2.
Tap to start recording.
3.
To pause the recording session, tap .
4.
To resume, tap again.
4.
To end the recording session, tap .
5.
The player automatically saves the recording with a filename based on the player's date and time
5.
setting.
Page 41
Playing a Recording
On the main menu, tap Music > Recordings.
1.
Select a recording from the Recordings list.
2.
Page 42
Hiding a Folder
You can hide a folder so that it does not show on your player's content list. This feature is applicable to
folders under your player's Photos and Videos
menu.
On the main menu, tap Videos or Photos.
1.
Tap and select Protect Folders.
2.
Select the folder(s) you want to hide, and tap Yes to confirm.
3.
The selected folders are marked with a Protected Content icon.
3.
Press the Menu button to return to the main menu.
4.
Tap System > Player Settings.
5.
Tap the Protected Content row to switch between Show and Hide .
6.
To hide the folders that you selected in step 3, select Hide.
6.
If you want to see the folders later, select Show.
6.
Page 43
Setting a Password for
If you have forgotten your password, clean up your
player's memory. See To clean up your player's
memory
.
Protected Folders
The password you set in this process will be required whenever you want to see or hide your player's
protected contents. See Hiding a Folder
.
On the main menu, tap System > Player Settings > Protected Content Password.
1.
If a password was previously set, enter the old password.
2.
Enter a 4-digit numeric password, and tap when you have finished.
3.
If you want to disable the password protection, enter 0000.
3.
Page 44
Enhancing Audio by Using
When using your player together with other X-Fi
enhanced accessories (such as X-Fi headphones or
external speakers), enable the X-Fi enhancements
on either the player or the accessory only.
X-Fi
Your player's X-Fi enhancement consists of 2 components, X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi Expand.
The X-Fi Crystalizer
intelligently restores details that were lost during compression of audio files. It makes audio richer and
clearer, delivering sound that is closer to the original quality.
X-Fi Expand
, on the other hand, gives audio a realistic and natural feel. It's as if listening to a live performance in front
of you. X-Fi Expand works best with your earphones or headphones.
On the main menu, tap X-Fi
. Tap to turn on or off the enhancements. Drag each slider to set the level for each.
Page 45
Viewing Your Organizer Data
Your player can store your contacts, calendar events, and tasks from organizer programs such as
Microsoft® Outlook. For information on synchronizing your organizer data with your player, refer to
Creative Centrale's Help file.
Page 46
Viewing the Calendar
Once you have synchronized your player with your organizer, you can view the tasks and events that you
scheduled for a particular day.
On the main menu, tap Calendar.
1.
On the calendar that appears, tap a date.
2.
Tap Tasks or Events.
3.
Page 47
Viewing Today's Tasks
Once you have synchronized your player with your organizer, you can immediately view the tasks that
you scheduled for the current date.
On the main menu, tap Tasks
.
To view tasks scheduled for another day, see Viewing the Calendar
.
Page 48
Viewing Contacts
After synchronizing the player with your organizer, your can view details of your organizer contacts.
On the main menu, tap Contacts
.
Page 49
Customizing Your Player
Rearranging the Main Menu Icons
Setting the Menu Language
Turning On/Off the Speaker
Enhancing Audio by Using X-Fi
Audio Settings
Display Settings
Player Settings
Clock Settings
Resetting the Player Configuration
Page 50
Rearranging the Main Menu
Icons
You can personalize the main menu by rearranging the icons in a layout that you prefer.
Tap and hold an icon, and drag it to a desired location.
Page 51
Setting the Menu Language
On the main menu, tap System > Language
. From the list that appears, tap a language that you prefer.
Page 52
Turning On/Off the Speaker
Connecting or disconnecting your earphones
automatically switches the audio output between
the built-in speaker and the earphones.
In any menu,submenu, or other screens, tap and select Turn On Speaker or Turn Off Speaker
.
On the screen header,
indicates that the speaker is turned on.
Page 53
Audio Settings
Configuring the Equalizer (EQ)
Enabling Volume Restriction
Enabling Smart Volume
Enabling Bass Boost
Page 54
Configuring the Equalizer
(EQ)
EQ is the player's collection of equalizer settings, which you can use to enhance the sound of your audio
tracks. You can select an equalizer preset or customize your own settings to suit the genre or style of
your music.
To select a preset equalizer setting
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > EQ.
1.
From the list that appears, select either Acoustic, Classical, Disco, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock,
2.
or Vocal.
To customize the equalizer setting
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > EQ
From the list that appears, select Custom EQ
.
On the Custom EQ
screen, each slider represents a frequency (Hz). Drag the slider up or down to adjust the intensity level.
80 controls bass frequency.
250 adjusts the low mid-range frequency .
1k adjusts the mid-range frequency.
4k adjusts the upper mid-range frequency.
13k adjusts the treble frequency.
Page 55
Enabling Volume Restriction
Listening to very loud music for prolonged periods may damage your hearing. To protect your hearing,
set your player's maximum volume to a safe level.
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > Restrict Volume.
1.
If a password was previously set, enter the password.
2.
Drag the volume slider up or down to the desired maximum volume level.
3.
Tap to confirm.
4.
If you want to set a password for this setting, enter a new password.
5.
To keep this setting password-free, enter "0000".
5.
Tap to confirm.
6.
If you want to remove the volume restriction later, drag the volume slider to the maximum level.
Page 56
Enabling Smart Volume
Smart Volume keeps the volume level within a specified range, so when you listen to a track, some
sections will not be too loud or too soft.
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > Smart Volume
.
Page 57
Enabling Bass Boost
Enabling bass boost enhances the quality of some audio.
On the main menu, tap System > Audio Settings > Bass Boost
.
Page 58
Display Settings
Choosing a Theme
Setting the Backlight Duration
Setting the Display Brightness
Removing the Wallpaper
Page 59
Choosing a Theme
On the main menu, tap System > Display Settings > Theme.
1.
Select a predefined theme for your players's display.
2.
Page 60
Setting the Backlight Duration
On the main menu, tap System > Display Settings > Backlight Time.
1.
Select the duration that you want before your player's backlight dims.
2.
Page 61
Setting the Display Brightness
On the main menu, tap System > Display Settings > Brightness.
1.
Drag the slider to the left or right to adjust the display brightness.
2.
Page 62
Removing the Wallpaper
This function removes a wallpaper that you previously set. See Setting a Photo as a Wallpaper
.
On the main menu, tap System > Display Settings > Reset Wallpaper.
1.
Tap Yes to confirm.
2.
Page 63
Player Settings
Setting the Idle Shutdown Time
Enabling the Sleep Timer
Enabling Auto Lock
Turing On/Off the Click Tone
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Page 64
Setting the Idle Shutdown
Time
The Idle Shutdown Time refers to the period that your player is inactive before it automatically turns off.
This feature helps save battery power.
On the main menu, tap System > Player Settings > Idle Shutdown.
1.
Select the setting that you want.
2.
Page 65
Enabling the Sleep Timer
You can specify a fixed period of time before your player automatically shuts down during a continuous
and uninterrupted playback.
On the main menu, tap System > Player Settings > Sleep Timer.
1.
Select the setting that you want.
2.
Page 66
Enabling Auto Lock
The Auto Lock feature automatically locks your player after the screen has dimmed for a few minutes.
On the main menu, select System > Player Settings > Auto Lock.
This feature is not applicable while your player is performing the following activities:
Video playback
Photo slideshow
Microphone recording
Building or rebuilding a library
Importing files
Battery charging.
See also Locking Your Player
.
Page 67
Turing On/Off the Touch
Screen Tone
You can turn on or off the sound whenever you tap your player's touch screen. On the main menu, tap
System > Player Settings > Touch Screen Tone
.
Page 68
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Calibrating the screen means making sure that the player accurately reads the correct area when you
touch the screen. Calibrate your player once in a while to make sure that the touch screen functions
properly.
On the main menu, tap System > Player Settings > Touch Calibration.
1.
Tap the calibration point when it appears on the screen.
2.
The process ends when you correctly tap 4 consecutive points.
2.
Page 69
Clock Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Alarm
Displaying the Time
Page 70
Setting the Date and Time
On the main menu, select System > Clock Settings > View Clock.
1.
The current date and time are displayed.
1.
Tap .
2.
To set the date, select Set Date.
3.
On the calendar that appears, simply tap a date to select it.
3.
To go to the next or previous month, swipe your fingers to the left or right.
3.
To set the time, select Set Time from the options.
4.
Tap either the hour, minute, or second digits to make it active.
4.
Tap or to adjust the digit values. Tap to accept the set time.
4.
Page 71
Setting the Alarm
When the alarm feature is active,
is displayed on the screen header.
To set the alarm details
On the main menu, tap System > Clock Settings > Set Alarm.
1.
On the Set Alarm screen, tap Alarm to activate or deactivate the alarm feature.
2.
Tap the Time to set the alarm time.
3.
Tap either the hour or minute digits to make it active. Tap or to adjust the digit values. Tap
3.
to accept the set time.
Tap Schedule to set the day(s) that the alarm is supposed to turn on.
4.
Tap Audio and select from Beep, Music, FM Radio, or Recordings. Further options are
5.
available for each of these items.
Page 72
Displaying the Time
On the main menu, tap System > Clock Settings.
1.
To display the time in the title bar, select Clock in Title: Digital. Otherwise, select Disable.
2.
To display the time in the main screen, select View Clock.
3.
Swipe your finger left or right to switch the display from analog to digital, and back.
3.
Page 73
Resetting the Player
Configuration
You can reset your player's settings to the original configuration. This process will not delete the files
stored in your player.
On the main menu, tap Systems > Reset Settings. Tap Yes
to confirm.
Page 74
Using a Memory Card
Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card
Playing Media from a Memory Card
Transferring Files to and from Your Memory Card
Importing Media Files to Your Player
Page 75
Inserting and Ejecting a
Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card Correctly
Make sure that the memory card is properly aligned with the slot, then gently push to lock it in place.
Ejecting a Memory Card Correctly
Push to eject the memory card, then gently pull it out from the slot.
Warning!
To avoid damage to your memory card:
Do not force the memory card in the slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove and try again.
Do not shake the memory card when removing.
Remove the memory card only when your player displays the main menu or when your player is
turned off.
If your player is connected to your computer and Creative Centrale is open, do not insert or
eject the memory card from your player.
Page 76
Playing Media from a
Memory Card
You can play media contents from microSD memory cards in a similar manner as when you play
contents from your player's internal memory. When you insert a memory card in the microSD card slot,
your player automatically builds a separate music, video, and photo library for the memory card.
On the main menu, tap microSD, and then select Music, Videos, or Pictures
.
Page 77
Transferring Files to and from
Your Memory Card
The memory card in your player is considered by your computer as a removable disk drive. This means
that on your computer, you can use familiar Windows® Explorer operations to transfer files to and from
your memory card.
Use Creative Centrale to transfer media files (such as videos) to your player or memory card. Creative
Centrale automatically converts media files to a format that is supported by your player. See also
Loading Files to Your Player
.
Warning!
Do not disconnect your player, or attempt to remove the memory card, while files are being
transferred. Disconnect the player only when file transfer is complete.
To disconnect your player properly, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the
Taskbar, click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
If your player is connected to your computer and Creative Centrale is open, do not insert or
eject the memory card from your player.
Page 78
Importing Media Files to Your
To view imported photos, go to Photos >
Imported Files and select a folder.
To access imported videos, select Videos >
Imported Files and select a folder.
Imported music files are integrated into the
player's internal music library.
Player
This procedure transfers all media files from the microSD card to your player.
Insert the memory card in your player's microSD slot. See Inserting and Ejecting a Memory
1.
Card.
On the main menu, select microSD > Import All.
2.
Tap Yes to confirm.
3.
Your player creates a folder according to the date and time settings. For example, if you transfer
3.
files on August 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM, the folder name is 2009-08-13, 18:30.
Tap a destination folder to start the file transfer.
4.
Page 79
Creative Centrale
Your player came with a Starter Pack that includes
the Creative Centrale software. To download the
latest version, visit www.creative.com
.
Creative Centrale is your complete media experience in one software. Use it to easily rip, tag, transfer,
and organize all your media files. For a complete and easy guide for using this software, start Creative
Centrale and click the Help
button.
Page 80
Frequently Asked Questions
This section covers questions you might have while using your player. For further assistance, you may
consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Visit www.creative.com
.
Can I transfer Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected WMA files to my player?
Yes. Your player supports Windows Media® DRM (WMDRM) 9 file format.
To transfer media files to your player, use Creative Centrale
or Windows Media Player.
I cannot play DRM-protected WMA files on my player. What do I do?
The files may have become corrupted during transfer or the DRM license may have expired.
If the DRM license is still valid, try transferring the files again using Creative Centrale
, or Windows Media Player.
I have to recharge the player's battery quite often. Is there anything I can do to make it last
longer?
Generally, any operation requiring your player to access the memory consumes battery power.
However, some settings and operations depletes the battery faster, such as:
a long display duration setting. A shorter display duration setting saves battery power.
a high brightness setting. Position the player so that you can read the display without using a high
contrast setting.
fast forwarding or rewinding.
turning the player on and off too many times.
prolonged use at high volume.
enabling equalizer settings.
My player's volume is very soft. What can I do?
If you have enabled the Restrict Volume setting, make sure that the maximum playback volume that
you have selected for your player is not too low. For more information, see Enabling Volume Restriction
.
How do I reset my player?
If your player stops responding, gently push the end of a thin object (like a pin or straightened paperclip)
into the Reset button.
My player is performing erratically. What can I do?
Your player may occasionally operate at less than optimal performance for a number of reasons, for
example, if the music library is rebuilt frequently when no changes have been made to it.
Selecting Clean Up in your player's Recovery Mode
menu cleans, rebuilds and reorganizes your player's memory and restores it to optimal efficiency. Back
up your player's content before cleaning up the memory.
To clean up your player's memory
Turn off your player.
1.
Press and hold to turn on the player.
2.
When the Creative logo appears , press and hold the Menu button until the Recovery Mode
3.
screen appears. Three menu items are shown: Clean Up, Format All, and Reboot.
Press the Menu button to scroll through the options.
4.
Highlight Clean Up.
4.
Press to select.
5.
When the cleanup is complete, highlight and select Reboot. Your player restarts and rebuilds its
6.
music library.
Page 81
Your player's firmware is reset to the default
settings after you clean up your player's memory.
To format your player in Recovery Mode
If your player is still performing erratically after you have cleaned up your player's memory, format your
player.
Turn off your player.
1.
Press and hold to turn on the player.
2.
When the Creative logo appears , press and hold the Menu button until the Recovery Mode
3.
screen appears. Three menu items are shown: Clean Up, Format All, and Reboot.
Press the Menu button to scroll through the options.
4.
Highlight Format All.
4.
Press to select.
5.
When formatting is complete, select Reboot. Your player restarts and rebuilds its music library.
6.
Warning!
Formatting your player erases all content on your player's memory and resets your player's firmware to
default settings. If possible, back up all data on your player before proceeding.
My player stops responding or does not turn on. What do I do?
Make sure that your player is not locked. See Locking Your Player.
Your battery may need to be recharged. Charge your player's battery with the power adapter or
connect your player to your computer's USB port with use of the supplied USB cable.
Where can I get more information on Creative products?
Visit www.creative.com
for updates and downloads relating to all Creative products.
Page 82
Declaration of Conformity
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19,
Manufacturer/Importer's Name:
Creative Labs, Inc.
Manufacturer/Importer's Address:
1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name:
Creative Labs
Model Numbers:
DVP-FL0012
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/97 requirement for Class B devices and found
compliant with the following standards:
EMI/EMC:
ANSI C63.4 2003, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
1.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
2.
undesirable operation.
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
Le matériel ne peut étre source D'interférences et
1.
Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un
2.
fonctionnement indésirable.
Supplementary Information:
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
September 9, 2009