Creative Zen Micro - Please He

I bought a Creative Zen Micro in January 2005 in Singapore. For a while it worked great, but then it just went faulty. Whenever I would try to turn it on it would freeze at the CREATIVE screen. Then after a while, I managed to fix that problem but then when I turned it on every time it would have to re-build the library, and then when it was re-built it went to one of my songs, and no buttons could be pressed, so the song couldn't be changed, or even start/stop, the volume couldn't change - even though no song would play and I definitely couldn't get back to the menu. I have been searching my Zen Micro for the reset button but can't find it. I am in Australia and I was just wondering if these problems could be fixed.

I have the same problem with my zen it freezes at the screen i was wondering how you fixed the problem.

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  • Creative Zen Micro 5GB: Freezing on transfers & during playback (Please He

    Ok, Here is a problem I am having.
    My Zen is freezing no matter what program i use to place music on it.
    The transfer will begin and rarely get or 2 songs on but more often it will reach about 30% on the first song, freeze and remain here till i unplug it and go into recovery mode by taking the battery out.
    THINGS I HAVE TRIED:
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    *Using different software (WMP0, Creative Sync and Every other one included with Creative Zen Micro Explorer)
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    I have NO idea what to do now!
    I can not afford a new mp3 player, have no warranty YET i do have the ability to repair this by myself.
    If anyone has ANY suggestions whatsoever i am willing to try them, of course still sensible.
    Please PLEASE PLEASE! help me out. i will be gratefully for any help i can get.
    -Norb

    /being venting
    Why does Creative make it so easy to Reload the firmware, and why do soo many people choose this option!?!?!?
    /end venting
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  • Help with my Bran-New Creative Zen Micro Photo. [Questi

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    Thank you DM for responding. I am expecting problems, but it still won't allow me to charge the Zen Micro Photo or even use the Creative Media Source. I can't upload any songs or any contacts on it. I haven't uploaded anything yet, but it's not reading the USB device. When I run Creative Zen Micro Photo Media Explorer I get this message at the top of the screen: "The device is not connected. Please connect your Zen MicroPhoto to the computer. I can't organize anything or add songs... so it just makes all the programs I downloaded useless and my Creative product unusuable.ONe thing it does do though... whenever I plug in my Zen MIcroPhoto to the USB it turns it on and glows, but only shows my battery at the top with one red line and the green lightening bolt filling the battery up.After leaving it like this for two hours the green moves, but the red bar stays the same size.

  • My Creative Zen Micro Needs H

    Ok so heres my story, I bought this Black Creative Zen Micro about years ago, Its always worked great for me and never had a problem, then about 2 weeks ago, I wanted to put some somgs on it and when i plugged it into the computer nothing happened? The creative zen was charging but my computer didnted reconize it, so i went into the recovery mode and i Cleaned it up then i formatted it than I Reloaded the firmware, and rebooted. Then on startup it said firmware problem? so i tried to update the firmware but i got this error saying please connect your player, or something like that how can i get it so it connnects?

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    An external charger that plugs into the wall.

  • Having big problems with Creative Zen Micro Photo!! I need much urgent help!

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    I have also sent this mail to creative support! But please help me I have had this problem for almost 2 months now! =(Message Edited by anakwalajinn on 05-0-2006 08:47 PM

    Might try this:? http://forums.creative.com/creativel...mp=true#M95059

  • Mp3 Player not detected in Vista ,I need drivers for Creative Zen Micro in Windows Vista 32-b

    Hi ,?Im trying to install my Creative Zen Micro in windows Vista , But A Compatibility Problem appear and i can't install it .Windows Show me that a new hardware is found? and what i have to do , i Install it with the CD , but The installation can't be successful and a message saying me i have to contact Creative Support for the dirvers appear and the installation can't be completed. I've tryied to contact creative suport , but they don't find solution . I've searched the drivers but they wasn't found in creative site web . If anybody Have a solution for install my zen micro or can help me , please ... I have to buy another Mp3 Player ? This have a solution ?Thanks ,i hope that you can help me. Regards

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  • Creative Zen Micro Photo Problem (Detecti

    BEFORE I CONTINUE, REFERRING TO THE KNOWLEDGE BASE DOES NOT WORK FOR ME, I TRIED THE STEPS BUT THEY SIMPLY DON'T WORK.
    HERE IS THE PROBLEM:
    YESTERDAY, I RECEIVED MY ZEN MICRO PHOTO BLACK 8GB in the mail, and was able to get the charging started through my computer after installing the required software (mediasource, media player, wmp 9.5 codec, etc). Before I started the charging, I connected my player's USB cable to the back of my pc. Windows XP w/SP2 prompts that it 'found new hardware.' I go ahead and check in my computer if the player would be able to be accessed. I also confirmed with Creative's mediasource software, and it claims that 'no player was detected.' I did the same in windows media player 0, and says that no hardware was detected. I confirmed to make sure that the USB cable was properly connected, and it was. I tried all the ports and tried other devices through them, and they were able to be successfully detected and used, (i.e; web cam). I don't understand why my creative zen micro photo would not be detected by the software included. Windows is requiring me to install some sought of driver for the player, but I already installed all the required utilities and codecs. I believe it is charging and is detected by windows but not as a removable storage, etc, just 'FOUND NEW HARDWARE', and then no drivers found even through the CD creative provided me. I am also fearing that the battery is taking a long time to charge. This morning I saw that the player was on, but was still charging(I assume). I decided to charge while the player was turned off. Hopefully, now it will be fully charged while the player remains off. I will check when I get home. In the mean time, would some one please assist and respond to me for resolving this situation ASAP for the detection of the player. Thank you very much, Arjun (please do not further me to the knowledge base site as I have already tried all the steps, and no improvement what so what in successfully operating this player. Thank you. Just to add on, I also attempted for a firmware update, and the utility said it was not able to detect the player either, so I wasn't able to even complete a firmware update. Please assist me, URGENT. Thank you.

    I sadly am very unhappy with the ZEN Microphoto 8. I was planning on leaving on a trip in the morning and found that suddenly my laptop no longer will recognize my device. I hasve been using the device for several months now with no problems at all, unitl this afternoon. It went into recovery mode and no matter what I tried I could not get it out.
    I was finally able to unlock the unit by connecting the unit to my desktop. I was then able to install the firmware update. But now the unit will not work on my laptop at all. All of my media is on my laptop. I have tried several cables to no avail. I am sure that someone is going to mention the suggestion that the device not be used on a laptop, however I find it frustrating that after so much time the unit suddenly does not operate. I tried all of the suggestions in the support section. And it seems truly sad that this might just be due to the cinnection to athe laptop, considering the number of people that now use these as their primary PCs.
    If any suggestions can be provided as to the cause of this problem I would love to get it fixed.
    Eric

  • Is the Creative zen micro a good bye or a bad

    I heard alot of horror stories about creative zen micros freezing and the headphone jacks are not working so I want ask your opinion is the creative zen micro a good bye or a cheap urelieable mp3 player. I love the design and the colors and the extra features but is the player relieable or nice to look at but really senseti've. If buying the creative zen is going to be this big investment then maybe i should get an ipod its just the ipod seems so less in comparison.Please reply so that i might have a greater understanding on what to buy.

    I agree with Kerndrone. People come here mostly to look for solutions to their problems. This constitutes a lot to the negati've talk. Also,how many would purposely come into a forum just to praise a player?
    ipods aren't great either. I feel that they are just an overpriced piece of gadget with very few features - whatever the zen has, the ipods doesn't (i.e. FM radio/recorder,voice recorder, simple organiser) .On the other hand, whatever the ipod has, the zen also has (with the exception of games, which i think is dumb. An audio player, as its name suggests, it for the purpose of AUDIO, some SIMPLE games? it's so dumb, i'll rather play my mobile phone's, which has color, and nicer to view.)
    Further, the Zen comes with much more accessories than the ipods - velvet pouch, craddle + stand + belt clip + charger + USB cable + earphones. ipods don't come with chargers, i think. The charger is pretty expensi've S$69, and the earphones cost S$49 if bought separately.
    -=GlenZEN=-

  • Major audio problems with Creative Zen Micro 6Gb... need h

    I have had this device for about a year and a half. about a month or 2 ago, there has been problems with the headphone jack. If the base of the headphone cord (all 20 of them i tested) moved, the audio will either go mono-tone, or play a signle layer of the audio file, or no audio at all. although when applying pressure to it, it will play well. I do NOT want to not go hands free just to enjoy my music, so please help me out!
    -Bash

    Although a failed power switch is not unknown, I only recall seeing two or three other cases of this. It's not common.
    If WMP isn't working with the device having v2 firmware something is wrong. Unfortunately this can be difficult to fix, but take a look here in the Zen FAQ at Nomadness.net.
    MediaSource won't detect the player if there's some issue e.g. WMP0 not detecting it. You can of course also try installing Zen Micro Media Explorer (Creative Zen Micro Media Explorer Web Update to be specific) which has MTP support.
    Are you are presumably under guarantee, and as you bought from an Internet store, it's best to return it direct to Creative. Contact Creative Support to arrange this.

  • Creative Zen Micro zCover C

    Hello. I was just wondering, could someone post pictures of, and tell me if the zCover case for the Creative Zen Micro has a screen protector? Please get pictures of the front, sides, top, bottem, and back, with the clip on and off. Thank you!

    just received the Zen Micro Leather Case...very nice...as indicated on the product page, there is a protecti've vinyl display...
    http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=23&subcategory=27&product=5
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  • Creative Zen Micro... What could it

    Hello,
    When I tried to update my creative zen micro to the firmware version 2.2, the program froze, and I was forced to close it while the screen was stuck at "Player rebooting... please wait...". Now, when I hook my player to my computer, my computer recognizes it as a portable device under Device Manager named "Creative Zen Micro" and it is recognized in My Computer. When I right click and hit properties on the icon in My Computer it says Firmware Version: 2.2. But when I double click it says it only has a 20 MB space when this player is 5 GB. When I turn my Zen Micro on, the player quickly flashes to "Firmware Problem" before proceeding to the Recovery Mode Screen. Now, each selection in the Recovery Mode works. But, where I'm stuck is when I go into the (latest) version of the Zen Micro explorer, it tells me to connect my device. Also, when I try to downgrade my firmware or run any Creative software that requires the device to be detected, it can't detect it. This is quite odd, considering windows detects it under Portable Devices just fine.
    -I reinstalled all the original software, still no go
    -I reinstalled the original software and upgraded to the latest manually, still no go
    -I reinstalled all my USB port drivers, still no go
    -I cleaned and formatted the player under Recovery Mode, still no go
    All I need to do is downgrade my firmware to a non Plays-for-Sure (since it is the version of installation that failed). But, I just can't get the Creative programs to detect my player.
    Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    Jason

    Alas!
    I got it to work!
    Here's how I fixed it ( in case anyone else has this problem )
    -I connected the player to another computer in the house.
    DO NOT connect the player to a front of the case USB port because the computer had trouble using the player in that port, connect it DIRECTLY to the motherboard in the back of your computer.
    -I installed the software.
    Note: The computer did NOT have a previous version of the software installed at all, ever.
    My laptop and desktop could not recognize my player properly, but they DID have the player installed previously on both of them. (But it also could be because they both have Creative Sound Card software installed, you never know)
    -Zen explorer did NOT detect my player, so I ran the firmware update ( in my case downgrade to . ) installation and VOILAH! It detected my player fine and downgraded it successfully.

  • Creative Zen Micro; hel

    I have the creative zen micro (Is there a reason this isnt shown on the products page?... It looks alot like the zen micro photo, but its not photo.)
    Stupidly, I bought mine off ebay after being told its perfect condition, whatnot.
    I've had it two weeks, and I have about 300 songs on it, no where near full capacity, so?I know thats a problem.
    I fully charged it yesterday, but went to turn it on, and it wouldn't.
    I kept trying, and eventually put it on the charger again.
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    I've plugged it into my computer, and it doesn't recognise that there's anything there. I cannot for hte life of me figure out what is wrong! Someone help, please? I'm due to go on a 4hr car journey saturday, not gonna be happy if I can't fix this! =[
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    Your player is freezing huh? Put the player into recovery mode http://forums.creative.com/creativel....id=5535#M5535 & do a clean-up>reboot. See if that hel
    ps.
    They can't tolerate too much joggin ect. it does have a hardri've so you should treat it gently. To find more info on your player start here. http://support.creative.com/Products/product_list.aspx?catID=23&CatName=MP3+Players Bookmark for futuer references

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    Good. Staff, my Creative Zen Micro does not give to come back toward the normal version Firmware, appears recoverymode and he never leaves you give, says that he has a problem in the Firmware. They help me

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  • Creative Zen Micro crashi

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    clean-up will not but format will do a format as a last option

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