Zen V_CLI.fm Page 1 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Congratulations 1 English Congratulations Thank you for purchasing Creative ZEN™ V / ZEN V Plus! Read on to learn how to get started with your new player! To get the most out of your player, also read the comprehensive User’s Guide on your Installation and Applications CD. 1. Power switch 4 5 2. Lock 3. Microphone 3 6 4. LINE IN jack 5. Headphone jack ( ) 2 ( ) 1 6. USB 2.0 port 7. Volume Increase button 8. Volume Decrease button 7 8 9.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 2 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 2 Using the 5-Way Navigation Joystick Using the 5-Way Navigation Joystick The 5-way Navigation Joystick is one of the most important features of your player. In this document, we will use the term "Select" to mean that you should push the 5-way Navigation Joystick up or down to browse through options, and then select the option by pressing down the 5-way Navigation Joystick.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 3 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Getting Started 3 Getting Started Step 1: Set up the software WARNING DO NOT connect your player to your computer before setting up the software. 1 Turn on your computer. You must log in as an administrator before you can set up the software. For more information, refer to your operating system’s online Help. 2 Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 4 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 4 Charge Your Player Step 2: Charge Your Player 1 If you have not done so, connect your player to your computer’s USB port with the supplied USB cable. WARNING: The cord(s) included with this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 5 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Select Your Menu Language 5 2 Disconnect your player from your computer when the battery is fully charged and you see on your player’s OLED display. The battery is fully charged in approximately six hours. If your fully charged player remains connected to your computer for a prolonged period, the OLED display blanks out automatically to save battery power.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 6 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 6 Transfer Content To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection 1 Make sure your player is connected to your computer as shown on page 4. 2 Double-click the ZEN V Series Media Explorer 3 Click the Rip Audio CDs icon on the desktop. button. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are connected to the Internet, album information is automatically retrieved.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 7 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Disconnect Your Player 7 To transfer data files 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in “To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection” on page 6. 2 Click the Browse Documents button. 3 Locate your data files, and using the drag-and-drop method, transfer them to the Data folder in your player. NOTE ■ ■ You can also transfer audio files, pictures and videos using the Browse Documents button.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 8 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 8 Play Media Files or View Pictures Step 6: Play Media Files or View Pictures You are now ready to play or view files, including Audible® and ZENcast audio files. NOTE ■ The video function is available on ZEN V Plus players only. ■ At any time, press and hold the Back/Options button for more options. Files in your player are sorted alphabetically for quicker searches. ■ To play music and Audible files 1 Connect your earphones to the Headphone jack.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 9 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Play Media Files or View Pictures 9 To play ZENcast audio files With Creative ZENcast Organizer, you can subscribe to your favorite ZENcast channels, and download and transfer ZENcast audio files to your ZEN V / ZEN V Plus. For more information, visit www.zencast.com. To view pictures 1 In the main menu, select Photos, and select the picture you want.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 10 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 10 Managing Music, Videos and Data Managing Music, Videos and Data Creative Media Explorer and Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer are included with your player. Try out these applications to decide which one is more suitable for your needs.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 11 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM Managing Your Player 11 Managing Your Player Creating playlists You can select any combination of tracks you want from your player’s Music Library to create playlists for convenient playback. 1 To add a track or category of tracks to the Now Playing folder: i. Select Music Library → track or category of tracks that you want. ii. iii. iv. v. Press and hold the Back/Options button, and select Add to Selected.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 12 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 12 Safety Information Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your player safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. NOTE Improper handling may void the warranty for your player. For more information, read the Warranty available with your product. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WARNING Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your player, battery or power adapter.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 13 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM More Information 13 More Information User’s Guide Read the User’s Guide found on your Installation and Applications CD to learn about your player’s many features. Go to d:\manual\\manual.chm (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, and with a language that your User’s Guide is available in) Creative Knowledge Base Resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help Knowledge Base.
