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... Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Outlook and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. The Creative logo, Zen and Creative MediaSource are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 August 2005 Copyright © 2005 Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document is subject to change without the written permission of...
... Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Outlook and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. The Creative logo, Zen and Creative MediaSource are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 August 2005 Copyright © 2005 Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document is subject to change without the written permission of...
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...14 Inserting a Memory Card 15 Connecting Your Player to a TV 18 Locking Zen Vision 21 Main Applications 22 Transferring and Managing Content 25 About Content Types 25 Getting Content 25 Transferring Content 26 Synchronizing Content 30 Managing Videos 31 Managing Photos 33 Managing ...Audio 35 Using FM Radio 41 Recording With Zen Vision 43 Using Zen Vision's Organizer Features 46 Synchronizing With Microsoft Outlook 46 Viewing the Calendar...
...14 Inserting a Memory Card 15 Connecting Your Player to a TV 18 Locking Zen Vision 21 Main Applications 22 Transferring and Managing Content 25 About Content Types 25 Getting Content 25 Transferring Content 26 Synchronizing Content 30 Managing Videos 31 Managing Photos 33 Managing ...Audio 35 Using FM Radio 41 Recording With Zen Vision 43 Using Zen Vision's Organizer Features 46 Synchronizing With Microsoft Outlook 46 Viewing the Calendar...
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Using Zen Vision as a Removable Disk 48 Changing the Amount of Hard Disk Space in Removable Disk Mode 51 Stopping Zen Vision Properly 52 Adjusting Your Player's Settings 53 Date and Time 53 Information 53 Audio Settings 54 Photo and Video Settings 56 Setting Preferences 57 Theme 59 Language 59 Resetting Zen Vision 59 Frequently Asked Questions 60 Safety Advice 66 General Specifications 67
Using Zen Vision as a Removable Disk 48 Changing the Amount of Hard Disk Space in Removable Disk Mode 51 Stopping Zen Vision Properly 52 Adjusting Your Player's Settings 53 Date and Time 53 Information 53 Audio Settings 54 Photo and Video Settings 56 Setting Preferences 57 Theme 59 Language 59 Resetting Zen Vision 59 Frequently Asked Questions 60 Safety Advice 66 General Specifications 67
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Zen Vision at a Glance 5 Zen Vision 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. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Zen Vision -
Zen Vision at a Glance 5 Zen Vision 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. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Zen Vision -
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... button to display the options available. 4 Navigation buttons Use these to control your player via the IR remote control (available separately). 2 Menu/Back button Displays the main menu, which contains most of your player's features. For more information, see "Selecting Options" on page 55. Press and... hold this button to the previous screen or menu. Press to return to go the next track. Zen Vision at a Glance 6 1 Infrared receiver Enables you ...
... button to display the options available. 4 Navigation buttons Use these to control your player via the IR remote control (available separately). 2 Menu/Back button Displays the main menu, which contains most of your player's features. For more information, see "Selecting Options" on page 55. Press and... hold this button to the previous screen or menu. Press to return to go the next track. Zen Vision at a Glance 6 1 Infrared receiver Enables you ...
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...the region that your document is in , and with the language that you notice fixed spots on a particular colour, such as, white or red. Zen Vision at a Glance 7 NOTE In the process of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) manufacturing, instances of fixed spots may appear and are in ) You can... occurrences of one or more pixels appearing in a dark or fixed color, or in the Installation and Applications CD. In line with your Creative Zen Vision LCD interfering with industry standards and based on the screen as spots and may occur. If, however, you are considered acceptable if they do...
...the region that your document is in , and with the language that you notice fixed spots on a particular colour, such as, white or red. Zen Vision at a Glance 7 NOTE In the process of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) manufacturing, instances of fixed spots may appear and are in ) You can... occurrences of one or more pixels appearing in a dark or fixed color, or in the Installation and Applications CD. In line with your Creative Zen Vision LCD interfering with industry standards and based on the screen as spots and may occur. If, however, you are considered acceptable if they do...
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Turn on page 18. 4 DC IN 5V jack To charge Zen™ Vision's battery, connect one end of Zen Vision's power adapter to this port, and the other end to this jack. For more information, see "Inserting a Memory Card" on page 15. 2 Headphone jack Connect earphones to this slot. Zen Vision at a Glance 9 1 Compact Flash memory card slot Insert a memory card into this jack. 3 A/V Out jack To conveniently view videos or photos stored in your player, connect your TV set to a power outlet. For more information, see "Connecting Your Player to a TV" on the power outlet if necessary.
Turn on page 18. 4 DC IN 5V jack To charge Zen™ Vision's battery, connect one end of Zen Vision's power adapter to this port, and the other end to this jack. For more information, see "Inserting a Memory Card" on page 15. 2 Headphone jack Connect earphones to this slot. Zen Vision at a Glance 9 1 Compact Flash memory card slot Insert a memory card into this jack. 3 A/V Out jack To conveniently view videos or photos stored in your player, connect your TV set to a power outlet. For more information, see "Connecting Your Player to a TV" on the power outlet if necessary.
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... 11 1 Volume Decrease button Decreases the volume. For more information, see "Turning Zen Vision On and Off" on or off . Slide and hold to turn your player on page 12. 4 Lock icon Slide the switch to the right to disable your player's buttons. 5 Microphone Make instant recordings with this built-in microphone. 6 Docking connector... increase the volume quickly. 3 Power switch Turns your computer's USB port. For more information, see "Transferring Content" on and off . Press and hold to your player on page 26.
... 11 1 Volume Decrease button Decreases the volume. For more information, see "Turning Zen Vision On and Off" on or off . Slide and hold to turn your player on page 12. 4 Lock icon Slide the switch to the right to disable your player's buttons. 5 Microphone Make instant recordings with this built-in microphone. 6 Docking connector... increase the volume quickly. 3 Power switch Turns your computer's USB port. For more information, see "Transferring Content" on and off . Press and hold to your player on page 26.
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icon and hold it icon and hold it Selecting Options In the following sections of this document, we use the term 'Select' to indicate that you should use the Navigation buttons (Up, Down, Left or Right) to highlight menu options, then press the OK button to select the option. 1 2 5 3 4 appears. Zen Vision at a Glance 12 Turning Zen Vision On and Off 1 To turn on your player, slide the Power switch towards the Power there until the LCD lights up. 2 To turn off your player, slide the Power switch towards the Power there until Shutting down...
icon and hold it icon and hold it Selecting Options In the following sections of this document, we use the term 'Select' to indicate that you should use the Navigation buttons (Up, Down, Left or Right) to highlight menu options, then press the OK button to select the option. 1 2 5 3 4 appears. Zen Vision at a Glance 12 Turning Zen Vision On and Off 1 To turn on your player, slide the Power switch towards the Power there until the LCD lights up. 2 To turn off your player, slide the Power switch towards the Power there until Shutting down...
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Zen Vision at a Glance 13 1 Up button Press to go to the menu option or selection above the current selection. 2 OK button Press to select the highlighted menu option or selection on the screen. 3 Right button Press to go to the menu option or selection to the right of the current selection. 4 Down button Press to go to the menu option or selection below the current selection. 5 Left button Press to go to the menu option or selection to the left of the current selection.
Zen Vision at a Glance 13 1 Up button Press to go to the menu option or selection above the current selection. 2 OK button Press to select the highlighted menu option or selection on the screen. 3 Right button Press to go to the menu option or selection to the right of the current selection. 4 Down button Press to go to the menu option or selection below the current selection. 5 Left button Press to go to the menu option or selection to the left of the current selection.
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... Symbols OK Now Playing 1 of 4 12 qw as zx Caps Shift 345 er t dfg cvb Accents Space 678 yu i hjk nm, Clear Bkspc 90 op l .? Zen Vision at a Glance 14 Navigating Menus Press the Up or Down navigation button to move vertically in a menu. Menu Music Library Photos Videos FM Radio Microphone...
... Symbols OK Now Playing 1 of 4 12 qw as zx Caps Shift 345 er t dfg cvb Accents Space 678 yu i hjk nm, Clear Bkspc 90 op l .? Zen Vision at a Glance 14 Navigating Menus Press the Up or Down navigation button to move vertically in a menu. Menu Music Library Photos Videos FM Radio Microphone...
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Zen Vision at a Glance 15 Inserting a Memory Card For information on transferring files from your memory card to your player, see "Transferring content from your memory card" on page 28. 1 Align the memory card with the Compact Flash memory card slot as shown below.
Zen Vision at a Glance 15 Inserting a Memory Card For information on transferring files from your memory card to your player, see "Transferring content from your memory card" on page 28. 1 Align the memory card with the Compact Flash memory card slot as shown below.
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NOTE Do not force the memory card into the Compact Flash memory card slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try again. Zen Vision at a Glance 16 2 Gently push the memory card into the Compact Flash memory card slot.
NOTE Do not force the memory card into the Compact Flash memory card slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try again. Zen Vision at a Glance 16 2 Gently push the memory card into the Compact Flash memory card slot.
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NOTE To avoid permanent damage: ■ DO NOT shake the memory card when removing it. ■ Remove the memory card only when when your player is at a Glance 17 3 To remove the memory card, pull out the memory card as shown below. Zen Vision at the Main Menu or when your player is turned off .
NOTE To avoid permanent damage: ■ DO NOT shake the memory card when removing it. ■ Remove the memory card only when when your player is at a Glance 17 3 To remove the memory card, pull out the memory card as shown below. Zen Vision at the Main Menu or when your player is turned off .
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Zen Vision at a Glance 18 Connecting Your Player to a TV To view your player's content on your videos. When you can better enjoy your player towards the Power icon the LCD lights up. See the User's Guide for example, PAL or NTSC). 1 Slide the Power switch on a larger screen, connect ... display photos and videos of the TV model and/or display format (for your TV if you must use the supplied video cable. NOTE Your player has been developed and tested to a TV. and hold it there until 2 Select System. 3 Select Photo/Video Settings . 4 Select Video Out. 5 Select (Auto) NTSC or...
Zen Vision at a Glance 18 Connecting Your Player to a TV To view your player's content on your videos. When you can better enjoy your player towards the Power icon the LCD lights up. See the User's Guide for example, PAL or NTSC). 1 Slide the Power switch on a larger screen, connect ... display photos and videos of the TV model and/or display format (for your TV if you must use the supplied video cable. NOTE Your player has been developed and tested to a TV. and hold it there until 2 Select System. 3 Select Photo/Video Settings . 4 Select Video Out. 5 Select (Auto) NTSC or...
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Zen Vision at a Glance 19 6 Connect your player to a TV with the supplied video cable as shown below. DO NOT use a standard video cable. 1 2 3 4 COMP IN L AUDIO R 5
Zen Vision at a Glance 19 6 Connect your player to a TV with the supplied video cable as shown below. DO NOT use a standard video cable. 1 2 3 4 COMP IN L AUDIO R 5
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Zen Vision at a Glance 20 1 A/V Out jack Connect the supplied video cable to this jack on your player. 2 Video In jack Connect the yellow connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 3 Audio In (Left) jack Connect the white connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 4 Audio In (Right) jack Connect the red connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 5 Video cable Connects your player to a TV.
Zen Vision at a Glance 20 1 A/V Out jack Connect the supplied video cable to this jack on your player. 2 Video In jack Connect the yellow connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 3 Audio In (Left) jack Connect the white connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 4 Audio In (Right) jack Connect the red connector on your video cable to this jack on your TV. 5 Video cable Connects your player to a TV.
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The Locked icon appears on Zen Vision. Zen Vision at a Glance 21 Locking Zen Vision Locking Zen Vision disables all the controls on the top icon. Lock Zen Vision when you want to prevent buttons from being accidently pressed. To lock Zen Vision Slide the Power switch towards the Lock right-hand corner of the LCD.
The Locked icon appears on Zen Vision. Zen Vision at a Glance 21 Locking Zen Vision Locking Zen Vision disables all the controls on the top icon. Lock Zen Vision when you want to prevent buttons from being accidently pressed. To lock Zen Vision Slide the Power switch towards the Lock right-hand corner of the LCD.
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... Explorer, if: ■ you already have an extensive MP3 or WMA collection and/or another preferred media player ■ you the ease of managing music tracks and data files in Zen Vision, in Creative Media Explorer, refer to outline usage instructions. For usage information in a Windows Explorer environment. These applications are included with your...
... Explorer, if: ■ you already have an extensive MP3 or WMA collection and/or another preferred media player ■ you the ease of managing music tracks and data files in Zen Vision, in Creative Media Explorer, refer to outline usage instructions. For usage information in a Windows Explorer environment. These applications are included with your...