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Zen V_CLI.fm Page 1 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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.
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 Step 1: Set up the software WARNING DO NOT connect your player to your computer before setting up the software. 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.
For express battery charging without using your computer, ■ purchase the ZEN Power Adapter. For more information on this and other ZEN V Series accessories, visit www.creative.com. When the battery is charging, the battery charging Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 5 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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.
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All video formats require conversion before they can be played on ■ your ZEN V Plus. Use Creative Media Explorer or Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer only to convert your videos. Note that if you choose to skip a video file, it will not be transferred to your player.
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Use your player's Removable Disk mode if you need to transfer ■ and manage data between your player and computers that do not have Creative Media Explorer. For more information, see the User’s Guide on your Installation and Applications CD. Step 5: Disconnect Your Player When you have finished transferring files, disconnect your player.
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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 audio files. NOTE The video function is available on ZEN V Plus players only. ■...
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 9 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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.
“Windows ■ Explorer” environment. To start Creative Media Explorer, double-click the ZEN V Series Media Explorer icon under My Computer or on the desktop. For more information about using Creative Media Explorer, refer to its online Help.
Zen V_CLI.fm Page 11 Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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. To add a track or category of tracks to the Now Playing folder: Select Music Library Press and hold the Back/Options Selected.
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