Cheap and effective Zen Micro ca

Well today my zen micros protector sleeves tore in half and I was looking around for a replacement... I looked around and found a plastic card sleeve. I popped it in and it fits perfect!just the corners flap out but u can just tape it. It fits perfect and can protect your Zen Micro from scratching. D

hey, it IS pretty good
looks extremely cheap though..

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Cheap/free DIY Zen Micro/Photo Case and wall charg

Ahoy! I've been on the Head-Fi forums and figured to check out these and didnt find much.
Its simple to make a hardcase for your Zen Micro or Micro Photo, check out mine!
I used a penguins mint tin, (like Altoids but caffinated)
also, the standard wall charger for USB motorola phones will charge your Zen Micro Photo
its still a 5v usb charger, it works and you can find them cheaper than one from
creative
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This was very easy to do.
Take the mint tin, trace it onto the back of a peice of foam (the white plasticy side)
cut slightly inside the line, about /3 a centimeter.
measure the height of the tin and take about /5 to /4 of a cm off of that and cut straight down the long edge of the foam, its an exact fit (if you want it fitted like mine)
you will need TWO of these, its double layered
Check the fit of the peice before you place anything.
i placed the sides first but do whatever you find easiest.
fold the long peices in half to find the center and just start applying from the bottom of the tin.
next, cut a peice big enough to cover your screen but not the buttons.
take the sticky side off and lay the foam, sticky side up, onto the screen. close the tin.
Your MOST of the way done
now take a dremel (what i used) or what ever else. maybe a nail and hammer the corners and scisor the between? (that may be sharp)
and you have yoruself a great case everyone will marvel at and youll be proud of it, post your pics here or atleast email me at [email protected]
(edited for grammer and aded images and title)Message Edited by HalfTwitch on 0-06-20072:59 AM

I deal with the slight buzzing while the screen is on, i just haev my screen cut off in 0sec of idle and its good to go, thats a known bug.
Also, one time my zen kinda froze booting but that was a fluke adn has been fine since then.
I Love my hard case i made, it has a mysterious ding in it but that just means that i spared my zen from that same ding.
I've been IM'd and asked abotu it overheating in the enclosure and i've used it in the sun for hours on end and the zen itself stays cool, i dont think there is a problem with that at all.
If you rmaking one know that its one layer of foam on the bottom and two on the sides.
the easiest way to apply the screen protector is to peel the sticky off of lay it on the screen, sticky side up and then just close the lid.
I had the idea of putting a hole in the lid where the screen is and glueing the clear plastic from a CD case but scrapped that idea because it would look tacky and get dirty.

Charging and playing Zen Micro at the same t

Can I listen to my Zen Micro while I am charging my battery? Are there any pros and cons if I do this?

Clay30,
You can, but you will find that is takes longer to charge that way. I suggest avoiding this on the first 3 charges but past there it should be completely safe to do this.
Jeremy

Cheap and effective fix for scratching DVD/CDs in iMacs

After looking at the slot on the side of the iMac, I couldn't help but notice how sharp the edges of the sides are. That will cause huge problems for everyone of us at one point or another. After reading a number of complaints surrounding this design flaw, I have come to a solution that each one of us can do with little or no trouble at all.
Cut a 4" piece of electrical tape, preferably the softer vinyl type (Scotch 33+), and slide about 1/4" inside the slot, on the back side of the Mac only since we're about protecting the media side. Press the rest of the tape along the outside towards the back of the iMac. Now take the tip of a butter knife and gently press the tape you inserted in the slot against the rear of the opening. It will create sort of a wrap around bumper.
This worked for me.

Hello Dino,
Thanks for the reply.
I haven't burned anything using the iMac burner. I have two Plextor external DVD burners attached to the iMac and use them instead since they are much faster. I suppose at some point I will burn a CD or DVD and see what the fuss is all about.
As for the other "issues" relative to the iMac, I am 100% satisfied with it and do not wish to listen to others complain about their machines so I have, for the most part stayed away from the other discussions.
After all, these are machines. I'm just tired of all the bit**ing and moaning about a mass produced piece of hardware. There are expectations, and of course some of them are not agreeable to others, but I am not a fan of publicly bashing a manufacturer. Apple is aware of each and every issue it faces and each one results in a learning curve for the next generation. If this thing is such a piece of crap, then don't buy it. There are choices one can make and one of those is to not buy an iMac. For the record, I would buy another one if I needed to.
....off my soapbox.
Thanks.
RSR

Zen Micro with PC connection Problems and no firmw

I'm running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 and I have Windows Media Player 0.
...and my Zen Micro wouldn't be detected, so I formatted it completely and I tried reloading the firmware. My old Zen Micro with v firmware still connects perfectly well, but Windows just doesn't detect my v2 firmware (now no firmware) Zen Micro.
Advice, please?
:edit:
Windows DOES detect my Zen Micro now...but I still can't do anything with it. It appears as MTP player connected:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/bkblade/zen.jpgMessage Edited by bkBlade on 04-25-2006 2:4 AM

bkBlade,
Check this Knowledgebase article SID0053 and make sure the USB registry entry is correct. If you do make changes to the registry base on the Knowledgebase info, then try reloading the v2 firmware again.
Jason

New cases for ZEN MP (and ZEN Micro) - and other accessor

All,
Not sure if anyone noticed this, but there is a new case available in the US for the ZEN Micro Photo and the ZEN Micro. It's the Belkin Sport Case for ZEN Micro Photo and can be seen here:
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...y=&product=454
Also coming very soon is going to be a leather case from Belkin for the exact same players. It's not up quite yet as we are waiting for stock still but it should be up in the next few days. I'll post when it comes up.
We also added a Belkin TuneDok for ZEN Micro/MicroPhoto: http://us.creative.com/products/prod...7&product=4535
and a Sync Adaptor for ZEN Vision:M: http://us.creative.com/products/prod...7&product=4539
Jeremy

I think it really depends on what you are looking for. The ZM/ZMP leather case has a cover that you have to open and shut to access the controls unless you have the remote and there is only a belt loop on the back versus a clip if you want to attach it to your body. The Belkin case has an open style front but fully protected with plastic and has three options of carrying (hand strap, waist strap or removable swi'vel clip). Plus it is neoprene whereas the other case is leather.
So I guess it depends on what you are looking for.
BTW ... I have the Pdaden/Capdase leather flip case in black for my ZMP and it is fabulous for the price $24.00 shipped. Has a removable swi'vel clip and the leather is surprisingly nice quality for the price. It is a flip case, so you have to open the cover to access controls but I'm interested in the Belkin because the front is accessible.

Zen Micro and PPC confli

Hi,
Just recently acquired a Zen Micro 5GB. I've just finished updating the firmware to the latest PlayForSure install, installing all the updated software, and loaded my music on to it. Then I encountered a strange problem. I wanted to download my Calender and Contacts information from Outlook 2000 to my Zen Micro as a backup calender. I carry a Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC most of the time, and use it for scheduling and things like that. So, I dropped my PPC in it's cradle to sync my calender over to the desktop. Then I tried to connect my Zen Micro, with the Pocket PC still in it's cradle. Media Explorer couldn't find the device until I undocked my Pocket PC. Every other application (MediaSource, Napster, Musicmatch, Media Player 0) saw the Micro just fine with my PPC docked.
It's not a huge deal since undocking the PPC fixes it, but is there anyway to dock the Zen and my Pocket PC at the same time? I suspect the problem is in Windows XP itself, since I noticed that both my Pocket PC and the Zen Micro Explorer both fall under the "Other" category in My Computer. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered similar problems.
Hmmm......*wonders if he can sync his Calendar to Zen via Acti'veSync*.....

Try using MSCONFIG to reboot in a diagnostic startup. This should only load the basic software.

Does the Zen Micro have E

I have a friend who is looking for a 5GB player, and he's trying to decide between the Dell Pocket DJ and the Zen Micro. I have recommended the Micro to him, but I'd like to know, does it have EAX?
Also, if anyone knows, is there gonna be a 0GB version anytime soon?

Google will take you to Creative's site
In essence EAX is a number of different audio effects you can add to your music, like an EQ with an extra dimension.
Personally I've never used it and have no desire to...

Zen Micro Dead in Wa

I dunno what happened but here is what I can report.
I have a firmware problem with the player. When I was able to acess "Systems" it showed that I have v.0.0.65. I
attempted to reinstall v..0 from the CD, but
that didn't work. The screen on the player
displays a "Recovery Mode" message when connected
to the computer. It is frozen in that screen mode when connected to the computer vis^vis USB. When the player is
not connected, and I attempt to boot up,the screen briefly flashes a message "Firmware Problem". Then the player switches to a screen which says "Recovery Mode". That is as far as I get. There is no apparent way to move out of this mode. "Clean up" has no apparent effect. Nor does "Reboot Is there anyway of restoring the player to
v..0? Furthermore, I would like to upgrade the Firmware
to v2.2.02. But first things first.
Richard

Richard,
Go to the website and download 'Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03 (.3 MB)' and 'Creative Zen Micro Firmware ..0 (2.03 MB)'. Install the driver you have downloaded first. Next, use the Reload OS option from the player recovery mode and you should be prompt to connect the player to the computer and start the firmware software.
Jason

Zen Micro Playli

This is beginning to really annoy me.
I can't find a simple way to create and use playlists using Windows Media 0 and my Zen Micro.
While it's very easy top create a playlist in WM0 and then sync it's contents tothe Zen, how do I then play that playlist?
The only option that I can see is to delete everything from the Zen, syn the playlist over and then play all. Not an ideal solution.
I know that I can build a playlist in Mediasource but I can't see a way to sysnc that list either.
The ONLY way that I've seen so far to create a playlist on the Zen itself is to use the Zen media explorer.
I see that Notmad has the option to copy a WM0 playlist over tothe Zen but I don't feel that I should have to fork out $25 to get some basic functionality.
Am I missing something really obvious here or is this functionality just not available?
Regards
Dave

SSR wrote:
There's this thread here, not sure if this hel
ps.
That did help and it seems to work.
Thanks again.
Dave

Zen Micro problem need help

Today i was listening to music and my zen micro just froze while playing and no buttons could be pressed and the lock button wasnt on. So i took the battery out and rebooted the player but it froze at the creative screen. I went home and i went to recovery mode and tried to reload the firmware but it said erasing firmware for more than 2 hours. So then i tried a format but it said formating for the same amount of time. I need help please. Also, recently i've had problems witht the headphone jack. When ever i would stick it in it would sound distorted and i would have to move it around until i got it to a certain spot to hear it good again. If anyone else has this problem please tell me. One more thing i had returned my other micro zen in for hard dri've probems and this was my new one do u think if i have to return in (hopefully not) that they would accept it.

If the functions in Rescue Mode aren't working properly then you need to contact Creative Support.

Zen Micro not recognized in Dev. Mgr. or Media Sou

OK, I got this Zen Micro off of Ebay. It has some songs already loaded on it, they work fine, sound is great. It came with the CD, and I installed it onto my computer (XP SP2). I'm under the impression the USB cable it came with works because I plugged it into the wall charger and got a full charge, and when I plug the USB cable into the computer the charge icon shows up. But the device didn't show up in Media Source or in the Device Manager. There is no Windows Portable Device listing, nothing Creative listed under the USB listing, and no Other/Unknown listing.
The player has firmware 2.2.02. I updated the Media Source to 3.30.2. After I read that the version 2.x is for the PlaysforSure thing I downloaded an update for MS that said it was for PFS and the Zen Micro. Then I tried to install an update for the Zen Micro Media Explorer [the one that says: Zen Micro Media Explorer (version 4.00.27) and Zen Micro Media Explorer (PlaysForSure?) (version .00.2)] but it got to the point in the install for me to plug in and turn on the player, which I did, but I had to exit out of the install because it still didn't see it and wouldn't continue any farther.
I've read the links given in the sticky topic up top about Playsforsure/Zen. I have WMP .0.572.5230. I saw a bunch of older threads about WMP causing problems but it appears by now that has been fixed?
The computer is a Dell Dimension E52 bought in January. I can't do the steps for unplugging all the other USB devices because my keyboard, mouse, and external HDD (which I use for almost everything) are plugged into them. I've tried the player on the 4th USB port in the back of the computer and both the ones in the front.
I haven't tried anything with the cleanup thing or firmware because a) I'm terrified because I've seen so many threads about firmware issues destroying the player and b) I can't update the firmware without the computer seeing the player, right?
I think that's about all the information I have to supply so far. The mp3 player is supposed to be a birthday present for my husband (his party is this weekend) so I'm really hoping I'm missing something obvious and quick to fix!! If anyone has anything to share I'm all ears!

C'mon.... please?

Running a Zen Micro on Windows 9

I am thinking of getting a Zen Micro and i am running Windows 98SE, although Windows 98SE is listed in the minimum system requirements it says this below:
"NOTE The software applications on the Zen Micro CD may have higher requirements for basic functionality. Refer to each application's documentation for details."
Does anybody know if there are higher requirements and what they are?
Is anyone running their Zen Micro on Windows 98SE?

I'm using 98SE and my Zen Micro works fine - no problems since I bought it in mid December (touch wood!!). I'm also using the supplied software without any problems.

Problem with Zen Micro recogniti

I have the installation CD and installed it accordingly. I went to the device manager, and Creative Zen Micro still has the yellow "?" by it as an unrecongized device. Can anyone help me please?
MiguelMessage Edited by Zero269 on 02-09-2006 07:40 PM

flame wrote:Wow, thanks for that I'll give that large files one a go definietly. May help the speed
It won't do anything for speed, but don't let that stop you. Keeping up to date is always a good idea. (If you ever try to copy a +gig file through explorer, you'll be happy you got this.)
If you want speed improvements, and you use DRM content, get the DRM fix. Note that it just corrects the problem on your PC, in order to speed up your device you'll have to format it to get rid of the old multiple root licenses.

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hey guys...
i've been on various forums searching for the right mp3 player for me.
i am currently stuck between the m:robe, and the zen micro. however, in this thread i wish to have some things clarified about the zen micro (and if you know anything about the m:robe, please do share )
just to make it easier to answer here are my questions:
. headphone jack issues, is this a prominent problem on the zen players? i would like to have a solid player, and the m:robe seems to be build very well.
2. firmware updating. i have windows 2000, and i read somewhere on the forums that the firmware needs to be updated on a computer with windows xp? can anybody clarify this?
3. restore os / firmware problems, it seems like a lot of people on here have problems with their computer not recognizing their ZM which in turn, leads to an RMA or return to the factory. i do not want to deal w/ any hassles
4. button problems, i also read a thread about the buttons only working well with the headphone plugged in / buttons only sometimes responding? is this a big issue with the players?
5. batteries, do all the new units come with 2 batteries? i also read that some ZM's still eat batts even when the unit isnt in operation?
and lastly
6. anything else you think i should know before buying this unit's (buying mrobe instead?, or any common problems that i might wanna know)
thanks very much for reading
mrn

mrobenoob wrote:. headphone jack issues, is this a prominent problem on the zen players? i would like to have a solid player, and the m:robe seems to be build very well. 2. firmware updating. i have windows 2000, and i read somewhere on the forums that the firmware needs to be updated on a computer with windows xp? can anybody clarify this? 3. restore os / firmware problems, it seems like a lot of people on here have problems with their computer not recognizing their ZM which in turn, leads to an RMA or return to the factory. i do not want to deal w/ any hassles 4. button problems, i also read a thread about the buttons only working well with the headphone plugged in / buttons only sometimes responding? is this a big issue with the players? 5. batteries, do all the new units come with 2 batteries? i also read that some ZM's still eat batts even when the unit isnt in operation? and lastly 6. anything else you think i should know before buying this unit's (buying mrobe instead?, or any common problems that i might wanna know) thanks very much for reading mrn
Silver Zen Micro Limited Edition, bought in the US almost 2 months ago.
. No headphone jack issue over here.2. I wouldn't know. I run WinXP.3. XP recognized it pretty well after installing the drivers. Then swiched to MTP (PlaysForSure) Firmware, now it's recognized on computers that don't have the drivers installed too.4. Buttons work great. Scrolling can be a bit difficult at first, you'll get used to it.5. If you're planning on getting a free 2nd batt, hurry. I bought mine almost 2 months ago and got a Limited Edition. If possible, check whether you'll be getting a LE or not before buying (Extra batt ~40$) The Zen Micro does eat batt power while turned off (about hour playtime for the first 24 hours it's off... if you leave it off longer, it'll eat less batt power), but if you can recharge it everyday, this won't affect you much. (If you take the batt out, you'll have no problems with this issue)6. Some people have had troubles with Napster2Go service. If you're planning on using that, check with other users of the service!

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