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Creative ZEN User Manual

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Introduction
This user guide details the features of your Creative ZEN ® Style. Creative ZEN Style is a music and video* player, voice recorder, and
® compatible devices.**
Bluetooth
FM radio**, all rolled into one. It can also stream music output to
For setup and installation instructions, refer to the printed Quick Start leaflet that comes with your player.
*For transcoded videos only.
Bluetooth
**The FM radio and
options are available on M300 only.

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  • Page 1 Introduction This user guide details the features of your Creative ZEN ® Style. Creative ZEN Style is a music and video* player, voice recorder, and ® compatible devices.** Bluetooth FM radio**, all rolled into one. It can also stream music output to For setup and installation instructions, refer to the printed Quick Start leaflet that comes with your player.
  • Page 2 Your Player at a Glance This section introduces your player and its parts. Click the numbered labels for more information. Part or Component Description Power switch Slide to and hold for a few seconds to turn your player on or off. Lock switch Slide to to lock your player.
  • Page 3 Reset button To reset your player if it stops respond- ing, press the Reset button using a straightened paperclip or a ballpoint pen. USB port Use the USB cable to connect your player to a computer. Volume +/- Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume.

  • Page 4: Turning Your Player On And Off

    Turning Your Player On and Off To turn on your player Slide the Power/Lock switch to and hold for a few seconds. The display screen lights up. To turn off your player Slide the Power/Lock switch to and hold until the Shutting down... message appears.
  • Page 5 Selecting Menus and Options Your player has menus and options from which you can select. This section explains the difference between menus and options, and how to access them. Music System Menus are categories of content or player information. Examples of menus are Options are actions you can perform on a menu item.
  • Page 6 Selecting an item 1. Press to highlight a menu or option item. 2. Press to select.

  • Page 7: Locking Your Player

    Locking Your Player Locking your player disables the functions of all buttons on your player. Locking your player is useful when you do not want to acci- dentally activate functions on your player, such as when your player is in your pocket or bag. To lock your player Slide the Power/Lock switch to To unlock your player...
  • Page 8 Playing and Managing Media Files Ripping Music When you rip music, you convert music tracks (often from CDs) into a format suitable for playback on your computer. You can rip music using applications such as Windows Media ® Player . For more information, refer to the help that comes with the application.
  • Page 9 Transferring Files to Your Player You can use Windows Explorer or Windows Media ® Player to transfer files from your computer to your player. For more information, refer to the help that comes with the application. If you are using Windows Media Player, make sure that your contents are in personal folders specified under Windows Media Player, namely, My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos.
  • Page 10 Playing and Managing Music Tracks You can search for music tracks by album, artist or genre. If you have combined tracks from various albums, and saved them as playlists, you can also search your tracks by playlist. To play a music track 1.
  • Page 11 Adjusting Volume While a song or video is playing, press the + or - button at the right hand side of the player to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 12 Shuffling and Repeating Tracks You can shuffle or repeat your list of selected tracks by selecting a different play mode. 1. On the main menu, select Music Now Playing . 2. Press and select Normal. 3. Select one of the following options: Normal Plays your selected tracks in sequential order.
  • Page 13 Deleting a Track To permanently delete the track that is currently being played: 1. In the Now Playing view, press and select Delete. 2. Press 3. Press to highlight Yes. 4. Press to confirm the deletion.
  • Page 14 Being Your Own DJ Instead of selecting tracks yourself, let your player's DJ pick out tracks for you.  1. On the main menu, select DJ. 2. Select one of the following: Album of the Day Plays any album.  Random Play All Plays all tracks, including your recorded tracks, in random order.

  • Page 15: Using The Bluetooth ® Wireless Feature

    Using the Bluetooth ® Wireless Feature You can stream music from your player to Bluetooth compatible speakers or headphones. Turning on Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Streaming Music to a Bluetooth Device Clearing the Bluetooth Device List Bluetooth streaming is available for Music and Audible contents only. Bluetooth streaming is not supported for FM Radio and Videos.

  • Page 16: Turning On Bluetooth

    Turning on Bluetooth ® 1. On the main menu, select Bluetooth  Bluetooth OFF. 2. Press to switch to Bluetooth ON. Bluetooth streaming is available for Music and Audible contents only. Bluetooth streaming is not supported for FM Radio and Videos. The Bluetooth option is available on M300 only.

  • Page 17: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    Pairing with a Bluetooth ® Device 1. On the Bluetooth menu, select Scan for devices. A list of available Bluetooth devices appears. 2. Press to select the desired Bluetooth device. 3. If you are prompted to enter a 4-digit code from compatible speakers and headphones, please key-in the code using the buttons to scroll, and press to confirm as directed by the manufacturer.
  • Page 18 Streaming Music to a Bluetooth ® Device 1. On the Bluetooth menu, select BT Stream OFF. 2. Press to switch to BT Stream ON. Now Playing Alternatively, press in the view and select the desired option. Bluetooth streaming is available for Music and Audible contents only. Bluetooth streaming is not supported for FM Radio and Videos.
  • Page 19 Clearing the Bluetooth ® Device List 1. On the Bluetooth menu, select Clear ALL. 2. Press to clear the device list. Bluetooth streaming is available for Music and Audible contents only. Bluetooth streaming is not supported for FM Radio and Videos. The Bluetooth option is available on M300 only.
  • Page 20 Playing Audible Files 1. On the main menu, select Audible. The list of Audible files appears. 2. Select the file you want, and press 3. To delete a file, press in the file list view and select Delete. For content purchased from audible.com, please use Audible Manager to manage your content. Visit www.audible.com/sw to download Audible software.

  • Page 21: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio* Your player saves FM radio stations as 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. *The FM radio option is available on M300 only. Bluetooth streaming is not available when listening to the FM radio.
  • Page 22 Performing an Autoscan and Autosave 1. Connect your earphones to the earphone jack. Your earphones act as an antenna and must be connected to your player for radio reception. 2. On the main menu, select FM Radio. 3. Press and select Autoscan. 4.
  • Page 23 Performing a Manual Scan 1. Connect your earphones to the earphone jack. Your earphones act as an antenna and must be connected to your player to receive radio signals. 2. On the main menu, select FM Radio. 3. Press , and then press to switch from Preset Tuning to Manual Tuning.
  • Page 24 Deleting Radio Presets 1. On the main menu, select FM Radio. 2. Select a preset. 3. Press and select Delete Preset.
  • Page 25 Viewing Your Presets 1. On the main menu, select FM Radio. 2. Press The list of presets appears.

  • Page 26: Recording With The Built-In Microphone

    Recording with the Built-in Microphone 1. Place your player as close as possible to the source you are recording. 2. On the main menu, select Record to start the recording. 3. To pause a recording session, press and select Pause. To resume, press and select Resume to continue recording.
  • Page 27 Playing Recordings 1. On the main menu, select Recorded. 2. Select the track you want. Press to play. Bluetooth streaming is not supported for playback of recordings.

  • Page 28: Viewing And Managing Photos

    Viewing and Managing Photos View photos individually, or as a slideshow, on your player. To access the photos 1. On the main menu, select Photos . A list of photos that are on your player appears. 2. Select a photo. The photo appears in full screen.

  • Page 29: Playing And Managing Videos

    Playing and Managing Videos To play videos on your player, you need to convert them to the SMV format. To download a copy of the video transcoding software for your player, go to http://www.creative.com/getstarted/zenstylem100 http://www.creative.com/getstarted/zenstylem300 Bluetooth streaming is not available during video playback.
  • Page 30 Playing a Video 1. On the main menu, select Videos. 2. Select a video and press 3. To pause the video, press Press again to resume. 4. To exit the video playback, press 5. To rewind or fast-forward, press and hold Release the buttons to resume playback.
  • Page 31 Deleting a Video 1. On the main menu, select Videos. 2. Select a video. 3. Press and select Delete. 4. Press to select Yes.

  • Page 32: Setting The Menu Language

    Customizing Your Player Setting the Menu Language 1. On the main menu, select System Language. 2. Press to cycle through the list of languages available. 3. After selecting the preferred language, press to exit.

  • Page 33: Using Equalizer (Eq)

    Using Equalizer (EQ) EQ is the player's collection of equalizer settings, which you can use to enhance the quality of your audio tracks. You can select an equal- izer preset to suit the genre of your music. To select an equalizer preset 1.

  • Page 34: Setting The Touch Sensitivity

    Setting the Touch Sensitivity 1. On the main menu, select System Sensitivity. 2. Press to select the touch sensitivity level. Level 1 being the least sensitive; level 5 being the most sensitive. 3. After selecting your preferred sensitivity level, press to exit.

  • Page 35: Setting The Display Brightness

    Setting the Display Brightness 1. On the main menu, select System Brightness. 2. Press to select the desired brightness. 3. To exit, press...

  • Page 36: Setting The Backlight Duration

    Setting the Backlight Duration 1. On the main menu, select System Backlight Time. 2. Press to select the length of time that you want your player's backlight to be on before it dims. 3. To exit, press...

  • Page 37: Setting The Idle Shutdown Time

    Setting the Idle Shutdown Time You can specify how long your player can remain inactive before it automatically shuts down. This feature helps you save battery power. 1. On the main menu, select System Idle Shutdown. 2. Press to select the setting that you want. 3.

  • Page 38: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock Time To display the time, select on the main menu. To set the date and time, see Setting the Date and Time.
  • Page 39 Setting the Date and Time 1. On the main menu, select Time. The current date and time are displayed. 2. Press and select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Press to change the value of the field. 4. Press to set the value. The cursor will move to the next field.

  • Page 40: Resetting Your Player

    Resetting Your Player You can reset your player to its original settings. On the main menu, select System Reset Settings.

  • Page 41: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card Playing Media from a Memory Card Transferring Files to and from Your Memory Card...
  • Page 42 Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Correctly Gently pull the rubber cover that is covering the slot. 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, the gently pull it out from the slot.
  • Page 43 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. microSD On the main menu, tap , and then navigate to the folders that you have stored your music, video or pictures.
  • Page 44 Transferring Files to and from Your Memory Card Windows Media ® Player Windows Explorer You can use to transfer files from your computer to your memory card. Help For more information, refer to the that comes with the application. Warning Do not disconnect your player or attempt to remove the memory card during file transfer.

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer/Importer's Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer/Importer's Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600...

  • Page 46: California Proposition 65 Statement

    Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d'autres effets nuisibles à la reproduction. Creative a choisi d'inclure une mise en garde s'appuyant sur sa connaissance de la présence d'un ou de plusieurs de ces produits chi- miques sans essayer d'en évaluer le niveau d'exposition.

  • Page 47: European Compliance

    MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affiliated com- panies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.

  • Page 48: Notice For Australia And New Zealand

    Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products, please do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. For recycling information and instruction, please go to Creative Media K K customer support at http://jp- .creative.com/support/contact/...
  • Page 49 (Arrêté du 24 Juillet 1998). Les caractéristiques techniques de ces écouteurs se trouvent dans le manuel en ligne et/ou sur le site internet de Creative. Si vous choisissez d'utiliser un autre casque ou d'autres écouteurs, veuillez vous assurer au préalable que leurs caractéristiques techniques soient les mêmes.
  • Page 50 Limit the amount of time you use the player at high volume. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
  • Page 51 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement Power is so low that no RF exposure calculation is needed. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer/Importer's Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer/Importer's Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600...
  • Page 52 Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d'autres effets nuisibles à la reproduction. Creative a choisi d'inclure une mise en garde s'appuyant sur sa connaissance de la présence d'un ou de plusieurs de ces produits chi- miques sans essayer d'en évaluer le niveau d'exposition.
  • Page 53 MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affiliated com- panies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.
  • Page 54 31, International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s): Product Name: Creative ZEN Style M300 Model Number: DVP-FL0017 Intended Use: Indoor and Outdoor Usage To which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s): Radio: EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006...
  • Page 55 FR: Par la présente Creative Technology Ltd. déclare que l’appareil totalement sans fil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/EC. IT: Con la presente Creative Technology Ltd. dichiara che questo dispositivo wireless è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre dis- posizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 56: Notice For Taiwan

    Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products, please do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. For recycling information and instruction, please go to Creative Media K K customer support at http://jp- .creative.com/support/contact/...
  • Page 57 (Arrêté du 24 Juillet 1998). Les caractéristiques techniques de ces écouteurs se trouvent dans le manuel en ligne et/ou sur le site internet de Creative. Si vous choisissez d'utiliser un autre casque ou d'autres écouteurs, veuillez vous assurer au préalable que leurs caractéristiques techniques soient les mêmes.

  • Page 58: Avoiding Hearing Damage

    The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. To replace the battery, return your product to your regional support office. For product service information, go to www.creative.com. Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or the like.

  • Page 59: License And Copyright

    License and Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Tech- nology 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 any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

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