My Zen Microphoto is screwed up!Please He

Alright here it goes. My Microphoto won't turn on. I have tried everything on the internet. I don't know what to do. Please Help. It was charging then it was fully charged on it turned off, which it usually does. But it usually turns on! So anything please. o and my battery got hot to where i could barely touch it.

This weird sound is due to the headphone jack problem. If one of the ground connectors fails, then instead of lose all the sound in one channel what happens is the channels become mixed and "subtracted" from each other. That's my theory anyway. What I know for certain is it's the same as the effect you can produce in audio-editing programs like Audacity by inverting one channel and combining. Then tracks from the original studio mix that were mixed in the centre - as vocals often are - effecti'vely disappear.
You need to follow the soldering instructions at the page already linked - or return your ZM to Creative for warranty replacement.

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Zen microphoto help!! please i really need your h

hello everybody, i bought a zen microphoto 4GB in June and it worked perfectly until two days ago. I turned it on like i do everyday to listen to music on my way to school. i downloaded the newest version of firmware onto it'sthree days before. when i turned it on, it went into recovery mode. so i went to reboot, and it goes back into recovery mode. i tried about 3 times, then it disabled all the functions. i couldn't control anything. so i took out the battery, and left it until i came home. i come home, put in the battery, turn it on. i plug it in the computer, and the computer does not reconize that its docked and the screen goes white and then it shuts off by itself. then it just freezes, it refuses to turn on. i tell my friend today at school and he said the hard dri've crashed and now i have a brick the size of a zen microphoto. is this true, or?is something else wrong with it. please someone help if you can. Creative Zen MicroPhoto 4GBfirmware dowloaded 3 days before--ZENMicroPhoto_PCFW_6__30_04.exepurchased- June 0, 2006 with product replacement plan from best buyproblems started occuring November 7, 2006Message Edited by barylakamil on -09-200603:22 PM

one method i saw and tried worked well but you need to try it at your own risk!!! turn off your microphoto, grab your microphoto with the screen facing you, and either slap your hand against the SIDE of your microphoto, or slap the SIDE of your microphoto against your hand. This method works for me but try it at your own risk. it could damage your hard disk. (its probably already damaged anyways.)and if you really need to turn off your Zen but it wont turn off, i suggest removing the battery.
Message Edited by gmail on -09-200605:34 PM

Zen MicroPhoto Problems! PLease,I Really Need Help!!

hello everybody, i bought a zen microphoto 4GB in June and it worked perfectly until two days ago. I turned it on like i do everyday to listen to music on my way to school. i downloaded the newest version of firmware onto it'sthree days before. when i turned it on, it went into recovery mode. so i went to reboot, and it goes back into recovery mode. i tried about 3 times, then it disabled all the functions. i couldn't control anything. so i took out the battery, and left it until i came home. i come home, put in the battery, turn it on. i plug it in the computer, and the computer does not reconize that its docked and the screen goes white and then it shuts off by itself. then it just freezes, it refuses to turn on. i tell my friend?yesterday at school and he said the hard dri've crashed and now i have a brick the size of a zen microphoto. is this true, or?is something else wrong with it. please someone help if you can. Creative Zen MicroPhoto 4GBfirmware dowloaded 3 days before--ZENMicroPhoto_PCFW_6__30_04.exepurchased- June 0, 2006 with product replacement plan from best buy?Message Edited by barylakamil on -0-20062:23 PM

If you cannot even reach recovery mode any more you will need to contact customer support. If you are in the USA you get a 3month parts and labour warranty and a year parts warrantyMessage Edited by ts on -0-20060:36 PM

"the device is not connected. Please connect your Zen MicroPhoto to your computer" ?

Hi I have just bought it today, and the installation went thru without any trouble. Then when I connected my mp3 player as the book says I for one cant install it (since there's no driver for it) and when I look in the 'Zen MicroPhoto Media Explorer' it claims that my device is not connected even though my computer has detected it - but can't install it for some reason. Any solutions, suggestions anything?thx in advance

I'm having the same problem with my zen vision m. It worked the first time I plugged it in, but now it doesn't work. The player says it's docked, and the computer says it detects it in the taskbar, but none of the programs recognize it. I've tried WMP, Musicmatch jukebox, the media explorer, and the source organizer but nothing recognizes it. I've restarted the computer, restarted the player, clicked "refresh devices" a hundred times and it still doesn't work. Any help would be much appreciated.

Just got an 8 gig Zen MicroPhoto and love it! Just some suggestions tho

Hi everyone, my friend was considering a Zen Vision M and an Ipod video. I kinda suggested the Zen so he got it and absolutely loves it.
After seeing how nice the Zen Vision M is, I jumped on this MicroPhoto when I saw a sale and it is awesome!
The Zen MicroPhoto is a really good device, but just simple firmware stuff could make it a great one.
.) Ability to view pictures + listen to music
2.) Ability to view movies and video (the Muvo has smaller capacity and a screen with less colors and it can? Yet we are buying a nicer mp3 player than the Muvo but can't do video? The Sansa is small as hell and it can. It has the screen, hardware wise it should be able to do it, and if this is added through a firmware update, it won't be on the packaging and thus will not hurt sales of your other products.
I hate it when an awesome product is created and is capable of something and the manufacturer slashes that ability from it intentionally.
Another good example is the Gen III Ford Taurus SHO, its 3.4 liter Yamaha V8 was capable of revving well over 7500RPM and producing more than 30hp. Ford however, even though they had this jewel of an engine, intentionally cut its ability down to 235hp or else they feared it would be faster than their Mustang GT. What a shame, I hate to see that Creative is doing the same with the MicroPhoto.
3.) Ability to record FM with the latest firmware (If this is a RIAA issue, then please provide two firmwares and two download links, one that says "United States Users" and one that says "Non-US users"
4.) Ability to control different aspects of the glowing blue LEDs. They are obviously firmware controlled and can have brightness adjusted since they glow in and out when you have it plugged into the USB cable.
5.) Make it show up on your computer as a removable disk. On all my other MP3 players, it showed up just like a flash dri've and you could drag and drop whatever you wanted onto it, and it would just play whatever files on there it could play. Here, it won't let me drag and drop anything that is copy protected or is a different file type.
I know you can set aside 4 gigs of that for this purpose, but with the size of the files and videos I transfer, it would be nice if I could use all 8 gigs. Perhaps an option to just let the whole thing show up as a removable flash dri've?
*ok... I just tried it and that seems to be working on this computer that is Windows XP SP2 with WMP, but on the school computer that was XP SP2 with WMP0, it would not allow me to do this.

I think you will find that the reason the MicroPhoto is on sale is that it is now a legacy player (it was released before anybody could play video). I doubt very much that any further improvements will be coming....
EQ does have an effect... Maybe you earphones are not working well?

Creative Zen Microphoto 8GB hangs

Hello,
I have seen a lot of posts on the same subject here, but have not seen any resolution yet.
I am sure the story sounds familiar... hangs at "Creative" logo, I go into recovery mode, and run scan disk or format etc... They don't work. I have even left the player on "formatting" overnight until the battery drains and it never finishes, same goes for "Scanning".
I am on my 4th player now and am having the same issue again. This time the player is now out of warranty so I can't return it, and I am not paying money out of my own pocket to get this thing fixed. Please don't tell me this product is defecti've... I don't buy that excuse. And it isn't a corrupt file, because a reformat would fix that.
Once it hangs, my computer won't recognize it, so I can't even try to update the firmware or anything.
Any new updates or information on this issue? It is obviously a well documented problem...just google "Creative zen freezes" and see how any hits you get!
I am pretty disappointed with this player. I should have followed my gut instinct in the first place, and just bought an iPod. I spent a lot of money on this paper weight. Any help,advice,prayers,or donation$ (for a new iPod) would ge greatly appreciated!

LooKeng wrote:
Hello,I got a Creative Zen MicroPhoto 8GB - It's a Mp3 Player as u probably know and it got reseted or somthing i think and i've lost my driver CD incase that should solve the problemToday at the morning I tried to hear some music on my MP3 player and suddenly a weird menu that i've never seen before with some 4 options and a title like This:Recovery ModeCreative Zen MicroPhotoV0.0.65(Then the options) Clean Up2 Format All3 Reload Firmware4 Reboot?What Should I do now ?Thanke You In Advance..Message Edited by LooKeng on 0-2-20080:07 AM
Right you will need to download the latest firmware from this site.
Here is a hyperlink to where you can download the firmware:
http://uk.europe.creative.com/suppor...lect=4&x=9&y=2
You might have to put some details in.
Once you have downloaded the latest firmware just start the program up.
Plug in your Zen into the PC and then press the "Reload Firmware" button on your Zen.
You should see your computer screen pick it up.
Then you click on your PC to install firmware.
That should be it.
I hope this hel
ps.
Got any questions you have just post on this space.
I do apologise if this does not make much sence my grammer is not that brilliant.

Creative Zen Microphoto is messing

i have a creative zen microphoto firmware version .20.0_0.00.65 and it is giving me some problems. i can get it to turn on and play but it will only play the song i had it on yesterday when it was working fine. now it is like none of the buttons will work on it. i cant get it to go to other music or even pause the song it is on. i cant even turn it off without taking the battery off. please someone help me with my problem. thanks much, alex

yep I knew it.... I have the eq on accoustic,the bass is on the backlight timer is for like 20seconds. I navigate thru the menu alot... But still I should get at least some mored days than just one..One day I will need to get a new battery..

My PC doesn't 'react' when I connect my Zen Microphoto

Hello,
I'm Michel van Gelder and I have a problem with my Zen Microphoto. I am going to try to explain my problem in proper english, but english isn't my main language, so please forgive me if i make terrible mistakes or something.
My problem is:
If I connect my Zen to my PC it says something like, what do you like to do, but when i click on an option it says: Media Device isn't connected. And also when I connect it, a symbol appears in the right corner, next to all the others, but when I try to do something with it's(with right mouse button or something) it disappears. The result is that, with everything i try, the PC says that my mp3 isn't connected. While 've installed all the software properly etc.
I have this MP3 for 2 years now, and I've never had this problem. Until 2 weeks ago, when we had to reinstall our computer. So my question actually was: Is there something wrong with my Zen or with my PC. And, what can I do about it's
I hope someone knows the answers to my questions. Thank you very much
Michel van Gelder

Hello Huevo Chico,
The article linked below details some useful steps that can help get your iPhone and your Mac to work together.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Cheers,
Allen

Zen Microphoto Pixel Problems (Red Li

OK, so I have a BRAND NEW Zen Microphoto and ever since I first turned the thing on I have this RED LINE (about pixel wide) running vertically down the middle of my screen. It's like you can still see what's there behind it if you look closely.
I actually had gotten it go away for a little while, and it has come back and has been there since. So I don't believe there is damage to the actual OLED screen, but who knows I'm no professional here!!
Other than the annoying line the player seems to be working fine.. but like I said, its ANNOYING.
I have tried a few things to fix it.. I've formatted it and rebooted it from Recovery Mode.. I've TRIED to update the firmware, but I can't seem to get the Firware Update to connect to my Microphoto. Windows, Windows Media Player, and Creative MediaSource Organizer reads it being there.. yet NOT the Firmware Update. Actually I THINK I got WIndows to update the Firmware for me or something because accorinding to my Microphoto it already has that version on there?
If anyone has any suggestions, or heard of this happening PLEASE let me know. I'm not really sure what to do at this point. I looked all over the place to find one, and when I finally did I'm having problems with it!
Thanks!

I am having the exact same problem with my Zen Microphoto. There is a vertical red line in the display. It appears to be pixel in width extending the height of the screen, top to bottom. EXTREMELY annoying!
What is Creative's policy to fixing this?

Creative Zen Microphoto (8GB) prob

hello,
i got my Zen microphoto about in sometime during december and now my MP3 is displaying some problems... everytime i go to turn it on, it displays on the OLED display "hardware problems" i cant listen to my music or anything... can anyone help me please? its been like this for a week and i would really like to listen to my music again... can anyone help me?

well... thanks, but it is indeed a hardware problem... i cant start up recovery mode or anything, all it says on the OLED screen is "hardware problem" i checked the manual on the creative disc that came with it and all it said was for me to download the new firmware thing but the thing is, my computer cant even recognize it or anything... it wont start up at all... do you think there is any alternati've way to fix it's am i missing something or doing something wrong? everytime i do that idea about taking the battery off and slowly sliding it in and try to turn on the power, it just shows up "hardware problem"...

Zen Microphoto no recognized by

Hi,
Up until now I've been pleased with Creative, but their knowledge base is not very helpful, hence I'm posting here.
My problem is this: My Zen Microphoto would freeze at the "Rebuilding library" stage of the start-up, so following instructions in the manual, I entered recovery mode and selected "Reload firmware". It deleted the firmware and I downloaded the newest version from Creative's website ready to install onto my Microphoto. However, when I ran the executable, it said "Player not connected" even though on the Microphoto screen, it clearly said "docked". So here I am, with no firmware, and no way of installing a new version of firmware. Is there anything I can do, or is that ?80 down the drain?
Thanks,
unconditional

Have you checked our knowledgebase yet? There is quite a bit of information there that could help, check this page for example:
http://us.creative.com/support/kb/ar...p?l=2&sid=9287
Cat

Connecting zen microphoto to home ste

Does anyone know of a device to connect the zen microphoto to their home stereo? I found a device to be able to play my zen in my car, but how can I connect it to my stereo? I have an okay amount of music on there, but I am hesitant about adding more if I can only listen to it when I'm on the train on my way to work or riding in the car. My friend has an ipod and she saved my bachelorrette party by hooking up her ipod to my home stereo. Because my sister forgot her music at home and I don't have much. I don't by cd's freguently by buy mp3 tracks. Please help! Does this device even exist?

It is very easy to connect your MP3 player to your stereo. Go to Radio Shack and tell them you would like to have a Y-Splitter Cable for your MP3 player, in order to hook it up to your home stereo. The person you ask will take you right to them. Just buy one for each stereo at whatever lenght you think you may need. I got mine at around six feet long.
You then hook the red and white jacks up to one of your auxiliary terminals on your stereo, and plug the other end into your headphone jack.
Just cut on your stereo and set it to the auxiliary terminal you chose, and then cut your MP3 player on. You will have to tweak the volume, as MP3 players tend to not be as loud as CD's and such. I keep my Zen Micro at around 20, and adjust the stereo volume to the level I want at the time.
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New Zen MicroPhoto not seen by XP or Vi

I'm a total newbie to Creative MP3 players. Just got one yesterday from Electronica Direct via Amazon's store. Running Vista on an HP Pavilian dual core (just 3 months old so very new cutting edge hardware) and running XP on a 5 year old Sony Vaio laptop. Both have latest MS service paks and security fixes.
Also, I appear to be running latest Creative stuff since when I check for updates it reports it doesn't find any. The Zen MicroPhoto Media Explorer reports v5.0.2 and:
Creative Import Wizard File (Version .0.25.0)
Creative Audio CD Ripper (Version 5.00.20)
Creative Sync Manager (Version 5.20.09)
Creative Playlist Wizard (Version 3..5.0)
PIM Editor (Version .3.0.0)
Creative Media Explorer reports on both PCs when Zen MicroPhoto plugged into USB:
"Your player is not connected. Please connect your Zen MicroPhoto to the computer."
I can play the music that comes with the Zen. I have used the supplied cable to plug into various USB ports on both PCs. Each time the Creative Media Explorer reports it doesn't see anything.
Under System info the MicroPhoto reports it is version .20.0.
If I unplug the USB plug from the MicroPhoto and then plug it in the MicroPhoto starts itself up. So does that mean it is seeing something electrically from the PC?
In both XP and Vista if I try to close the Zen MicroPhoto Media Explorer clicking on the red X does not close it.
In the HP Vista Device Manager under Portable Devices I only see:
USB CF Reader
USB MS Reader
USB SD Reader
USB SM Reader
Right clicking and doing "Scan for hardware changes" does not help.
In the HP Vista Device Manager under "Uni'versal Serial Bus controllers" I see Intel chips, a USB Mass Storage Device and a bunch of USB Root Hub entries. No Creative device. Also, doing "Scan for hardware changes" does not help in this category either.
Similarly, I do not see the Zen MicroPhoto in the XP Vaio's Device Manager. The Vaio XP Device Manager does not show a "Portable Devices" entry in the main list.
Also, the Vaio's original USB ports are v.. If plug into one of them I can power up the MicroPhoto. The Vaio also has PCMCIA USB 2.0 extender ports and they appear not to provide enough power to start up the MicroPhoto. Does the MicroPhoto need USB 2.0?
I am open to suggestions for things to try...

Bump... I am having issues with duplicate tracks and allt he other crap that goes with mediasource...any help to get my explorer back would be appreciated.

Reason for buying zen microphoto over ipod n

Zen Microphoto screen have 262k of colours and ipod nano have 65k</LI>
The headphone jack problem which affected zen micro did not affect zen microphoto</LI>
the sound sounds good too buy too make it sound good you must change the headphone </LI>
It is cheaper then Ipod nano for the same size</LI>

"Zen Microphoto screen have 262k of colours and ipod nano have 65k"
ok
"The headphone jack problem which affected zen micro did not affect zen microphoto"
This has to do with Ipod Nano how? Check your subject line.
"the sound sounds good too buy too make it sound good you must change the headphone "
Errr.... In order to make anything sound good, you need better headphones! All mp3 players come with cheap headphones......
"It is cheaper then Ipod nano for the same size"
They cost the same and the nano is smaller. In fact, if you count the $99 2 gig, the Nano costs less.
Please, this is a discussion forum about Creative, don't bring Ipod bashing into it. If you really want to bring up the better qualities of the Micro Photo, do it right, like this:
. Better sound, the Nano seriously sounds like crap.
2. Better screen, somewhat...
3. Bigger storage space.
4. $249 for twice as much space.
Now discuss. Just do it in a fair way and not one that bashes everyone and everything... :X

Zen microphoto fm preset sett

When i delete an fm preset, how come the deleted preset number still shows up? The device doesn't know how to reshuffle the preset number to NOT show any preset that is blank. My Sandisk e280 fm preset knows when to skip a blank preset number. Is this feature not part of this device? I've just updated the firmware hoping it would solve this problem but it didn't help. Anyone know how to resolve this issue? Its very annoying when you have to skip all the blank preset. I can't even fill up the preset if I wanted to because there's not enough fm stations in my city. All together there's only about 20 stations here and I only listen to about 8-9 and the preset has 32.
Anyone have any workaround, please help. Thanks.Message Edited by canosatien on 04-22-2007:3 PM

I have a 8gb zen microphoto and the same thing happened to me. The first time I tried to use the radio and find a station it froze up on me. I removed the battery and that seemed to solve it. I have not tried since. I do not use the radio much but would like to be able if I wanted too. Thanks so much for these forums. I am a idjit when dealing with computers and electonics and have learned just from reading the message threads.

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