Creative Zen V froz

When I was listening to music, when I was turning up the volume, the screen froze up and stopped any music that was playing. Although I doubt that fact is of any importance, it might help. When I try and sync it to my computer, it doesn't even link up and I can't shut it off. Any ideas? I was thinking I should just try and wait for it to run out of batteries, so how long does it usually last with the screen on (The backlight is continously on, so I hope it won't take too long).

ThatGoblin,
Try pressing the Reset button(The hole under the power switch).
Jason

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