I think my ZEN MICRO is bro

One day my ZEN MICRO stopped working after a few days of lagging. Now it just starts up and tries to rebuild the library, but it only gets a little bit done then it shuts off after awhile. I've tried clean up and that doesn't work. Does anybody have any suggestions!

At this point I would recommend formatting the dri've on the player, and then re-loading all of your music.
If that doesn't work, you'll probably have to send it back.

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A few questions to owners of the Zen Micro (pretty bro

I just bought a Micro, and I love it so far . 5GB seems just the right amount and the touch pad is much more to my liking than the iPod's click wheel.
I am, however, worried about the quality of the product overall. It seems like the board is full of problems with the Micro, and that kind of worries me >_<. So here are my questions:
) My unit does not have the text "Back" button; it's an arrow. Does this mean it's one of the new ones, and is hence less prone to the headphone jack/hard dri've problems?
2) Did you purchase any extra coverage plan? The Best Buy I bought the unit from offers a 3-year plan for $60 (Canadian funds), but I'm not sure if I should get it. How helpful is Creative's support, if helpful at all? I bought the unit in an open-box, after returning one unit which seemed to not be sensiti've to my fingers at all (scared me right off the bat :x).
Thanks for your help.

This is a support forum. People come here only if they have problems and so it is not indicati've of the overall quality of the product.
FWIW, I've owned my Micro since late January, have used it just about everyday, ~4-5 hours each day, and have had no problems at all. I have one of the early ones which, if you go by what you read here, should have exploded on me by now. As far as I can tell I have all of my limbs and I can still hear the music so everything must be ok.
The sound quality is great, the interface is a bit goofy but it does what I need it to do which is hold a bunch of music and play it.
Don't worry about it, just listen to the tunes and enjoy life.

Are ALL Zen Micros DEFECTI

Are all Zen Micros defecti've because I really am considering buying this player over a Rio Carbon / Karma or an iPod Mini or a 52mb/gb Sony flash memory mp3 player (those are nice by the way.) I really am looking forward to having an mp3 player that would just dead on play music, have a good audio quality, and can possibly hold 4/5/6 gigs of memory. It's really annoying when you see all these nice products out in the market (ie, products mentioned above) and they're all defecti've one way or another.
Please, somebody give me their honest opinons, especially the mods from Creative since you do work for the company. I really am looking forward to buying a product of yours.. mainly because of the memory, audio quality, price, and one of the best qualities -- the removable battery. I don't mind much for the voice recorder, removable disk, etc. I really want a long lasting mp3 player with a replaceable battery, good memory and audio quality.
If you think the Zen Micro is not for me, please let me know and recommend something else, please.
Thank you,
Rue.
PS.
I have a few weeks until I do buy one, so do you guys think the Zen Micro's flaws (headphone jack, etc) will be fixed by then? Have anything to say about this Creative Labs?

A small percentage of them have a problem? Just have a look at this forum. Poeple are constantly reporting some problems. Also, I asked in various shops whether they had any complaints about the Micro. Guess what a number of shops admitted that customers would frequently return them as a result of the battery drainage problem and the headphone jack. Do you guys like taking out the battery every time you finish listing?
Stay away from the Micro. It's a pile of rubbish. Also, I don't like iPods and I certainly don't own one. But as it seems, the iPod Mini has far fewer problems than the Micro. Obviously, this doesn't mean that you have to go for an iPod. I myself have managed to find my personal perfect player. It's a real shame as I really like the look of the Zen Micro, but I suppose looks aren't everything. I'd rather have a well-functioning player than one that has blue lights.
The player has only a few problems, but those problems are serious. The battery drains even when the player is off, which means that you either have to put up with the fact that you wake up in the morning only to find your battery completely empty or you take out the battery after listing. Quite a few Micro owners do this, without realising that the wear and tear from the constant taking out of the battery is a serious problem and will later catch up with them. The other problem is the famous eadphone jack. It's not said that your player would develop this problem, but too many players do it. I wouldn't feel comfortable at the prospect of listing to my music through only one channel. Oh the touch pad is faulty with some players as well. And there are a lot other problems with it. At least, you're making the research beforehand unlike me who trusted various reviews by people who owned the player a day and claimed that it was so great. Sure, after only a day this is a valid and trustworthy thig to say. I should have known better.Message Edited by Reef on 05-04-2005 04:44 PM

Zen Micro automatically switches back

I have a problem with my Zen micro where it automatically turns itself back on when i don't even touch it. It is the same problem with both batteries. I turn it off, then a couple seconds later it switches back on. This is very annoying because i have to take out the battery to keep it shut off! This problem along with the headphone jack has made me realize that Creative products are faulty. I think the zen micro is almost perfect in functionality but the other issues cause it to lose my interest in it. Does anyone know why it keeps turning on automatically?Message Edited by cheaplikeafox on 04-8-2005 0:25 PM

Also make sure you don't have the alarm turned on (though reloading the firmware should reset all this).
If you're still having problems then, I would recommend you contact Customer Support directly.
Cat

Thinking about becoming a Creative Zen Micro users, BU

I am looking for the Creative Zen Micro Photo that I saw announced on Cnet.com. This product is suppose to be the upgrade to the creative zen micro, but it will now have a COLOR screen. Does anyone know when it will be available, and how much it will cost? On cnet.com they said Quarter 2, which we are currently in.
Here is a link to the product:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Creative_Zen_Micro_Photo/4660-6490_7-5620925.html
Thanks!Message Edited by terryjohnson6 on 07-03-2005 09:2 AM

terryjohnson6 wrote:
Why?
Only Creative knows why...... I dont think anything has been said formally by Creative about the delay, just a few online sources are saying that there is a delay.

Creative Zen Micro - FM Radio Bro

Hi, I want to explain my bad experience with a Creative Zen Micro 6GB.
I bought it in late December 2005, and until now always worked fine.
Suddently, some days ago the Radio FM men? disappeared, as described in some other messages here in the forum. I've tryed to reset it, and to upgrade firmware again.
The upgrade procedure went fine, the reset/disk cleanup/format ecc. from Recovery Men? went fine too, but as final result the FM Radio doesn't work anymore at all.
Sometimes FM Radio men? appers, sometimes not (yes, randomly); moreover, when I try to enter FM Radio men?, the Creative Zen locks
I think I can't do anything else more, I already contacted Creative for support.
I already had nice experience with Creative support, so I don't worry too much; I'm just annoyed that a brand new product broke so soon...

just a straight stereo patch cable (like with the headphone jack on both ends)...from your player to the line in jack on your sound card. they are like 5 bucks at radio shackMessage Edited by flyer608 on 02-07-2005 2:50 AM

Computers think Zen Micro is Nomad Juke

Help!?I own a Creative Zen Micro and have been quite happy with it (*knocks on wood). So happy with it, that last week I was in a pawn shop, saw another one and bought it. The only difference between it and my original one is the new one is black. Well.
It's a Zen Micro. Under system info, it says it's a Zen Micro. However, whenever I attach it to my computer (Windows XP) the window pops up and says "NOMAD Jukebox 2/3/Zen detected."? Whenever I try to update the firmwave/driver/anything, the application either locks up or doesn't seem to do anything.
My husband went in and cleared the hard dri've on it. The player says Zen Micro version .02.05, with 4749 mb. What can I do? I thought I got a bargain, but maybe not. Thanks in advance.

Does it have the same firmware version as your first Micro? [Menu-> System-> Information]
Did it come with the install CD? If so, have you tried running it's
What version of Windows and Windows Media Player are you running?
Is Windows fully updated?
I would try going to Device Manager [My Computer-> Control Panel-> System-> Device Manager] and check for the new Zen Micro.
Is there an error icon beside it's You could try manually updating its drivers and see if that hel
ps.
You can find the drivers and other necessary software on the Zen Micro software page.
Best of luck!

Thinking of buying Vision M to replace Zen Micro...have some queries on internal batte

After?wearing my 2-year-old zen micro into the ground, I've decided I want a Vision M. With my old micro, I'd?got through two batteries and was well on my way to a third - the battery just wasn't lasting long e nough?anymore. With the removable battery, I just replaced it, but I'm worried as to what will happen if I buy a Vision M. If the battery gets to the stage when it only lasts about 3-5 hours of play time, what would I do? I don't know if integrated batteries are more substancial than removable ones...if someone could let me know about this that'd be great. Thanks?in advance?=)

I had this same question and did some searching. I found the following site;http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archi'ves/2006/02/how-to-disassemble-the-creative-zen-vision-m.phpI'm guessing this would void the waranty, but I'm also guessing that by the time this was required the waranty wouldn't be a issue anymore anyway. W3

New Zen Micro will NOT connect!

Hello all,
I just bought a Creative Zen Micro player. I installed the software, charged the battery to full and guess what.....the Creative software does not recognize my player as being connected. And yes, I've checked device manager to see if it appears. It does, with the correct name and everything. So what is the problem? I've read other messages on this forum about this problem but it usually seems to be a problem after installing a new version of firmware. But this hasn't been done in my case because I haven't been able to get the stupid thing connected in the first place.
I'm confused as to what to do next. I've tried resetting it by removing the battery and then holding the power button but this hasn't worked either. I first was using a usb hub to connect but after reading that you should avoid this, I tried plugging directly into a usb port on my machine. That also didn't make a difference. I've unistalled the player from the device manager about 5 times and reinstalled it. I've tried reinstalling the creative software/drivers about 5 times and no resolution. I've followed instructions from the Creative website step by step as the proper way to install the software but nothing works. I'm extremely disappointed to bring home a product that does not work out of the box. Oh, and yes I have Windows XP Pro so the OS isn't the issue here. I guess I will just return this useless product unless someone else has another idea that I could try. I'm really at my wits end.
Thanks for listening to this short novel,
Drawn-a-Blank

The software that will not recognize the player is the Zen Media Explorer and Media Source. I'm not sure what firmware I have and I can't check since I'm not at home. But, I can't install new firmware even if I wanted too since it won't connect. However, I have downloaded the lastest drivers but I don't think I've installed the lasted version of Zen Media Explorer, so I guess that is one other option.
Message Edited by drawn-a-blank on 07-23-2005 09:30 PM

Bought Zen Micro to replace Zen Nano Plus - Can't get it to work

HiSorry if this was answered somewhere, but maybe i'm just dense. Can't seem to get things going. I used to have a Zen Nano Plus which worked fine on my PC - Win XP SP2.Picked up a used Zen Micro - I thought that it would be better because of bookmarking - but I have yet to get it to work.Zen Micro says Version 2.20.05?Here is a list of what it says is loaded on my PC[Creative Product-PID][Installation Log]
8 May 2006, Creative Zen Nano Plus Pack
8 May 2006, Creative MediaSource Zen Nano Plugin .00.07
8 May 2006, Zen Nano Plus Media Explorer 2.00.0
8 May 2006, Creative Audio CD Ripper .60.0
7 May 2006, Creative MediaSource Plugin for CD Burner 3.0.8
7 May 2006, Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2
7 May 2006, Common Audio Driver Interface .03.29
3 May 2006, MediaSource AudioSync Plugin .0.03
3 May 2006, MediaSource NOMAD Jukebox 2/3/Zen Plugin .0.03
3 May 2006, Creative Music Store Plugin .00.09
3 May 2006, Creative MediaSource Zen Nano Plugin .00.03
3 May 2006, Creative MediaSource Player Skin Pack .0.06
3 May 2006, MediaSource NOMAD MuVo Plugin .0.0
3 May 2006, MediaSource CD-ROM Burner Component 3.0.
3 May 2006, MediaSource Detector 3.00.7
3 May 2006, Common Audio Driver Interface .03.
3 May 2006, Creative MediaSource 3.20.57
3 May 2006, Audio Device Selection .0.05
3 May 2006, Creative System Information .0.3
3 May 2006, Zen Nano Plus Media Explorer .0.03
3 May 2006, Creative Audio CD Ripper .60.06
Have tried to download drivers and software for Zen Micro. When I try to run it though, it does not install because it says that I do not have device connected. Have erased everything off of Zen Micro, but have not reformatted. When I attach Zen Micro to PC, Zen Micro displays "booted" & PC displays "Zen Micro" for a second or two, then switches to "MTP Device"?. Do I need to erase everything from the Zen Nano Plus first?2. What do you think my next step should be?Thx???

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If you are referring to adding a secondary account, to a single device, then you can do this at system preferences >mail, contacts & calendars.

How to transfer all music in my Zen Micro to either my PC or another mp3 player....help ple

i have a creative micro zen with about 000 handpicked and some very hard to find songs on it...i don't really have trouble with the player itself, just the software and the continous problems seems like everyone is having with something... my question is this..........if i wanted to get another mp3 player as a backup in case this one crashes, then what does everyone think about one of the smaller ipods? what about their software and such? and, if i do decide to get an ipod, then how would i transfer all these 000 mp3 songs onto the new ipod? would there be an issue with the fact that they are not bought from itunes?? would it not be safe to do that? and if it is okay to do that,? how would i transfer the songs back onto my PC, as i have tried everything suggested on this board recently in trying to do that using Mediasource and it just won't work even after downloading all new plugins etc. if someone has an idea about this, please let me know step by step if possible about how i can get these songs that are valuable to me from my zen micro, to my computer, and then onto another mp3 and if ipod (nano for instance) is a wise choice or if there is another player in the same category that others have found they have waaaay less problems with and better support/service with it's?any help anyone gives would be greatly appreciated!? i appreciate all the suggestions to my other questions as well!?thanks,barb

for a new mp3 player, i would get this one, its awesome (and the one i would get if i had a choice instead of my microphoto that broke)... here's a link
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_YP_T9_4GB_black/4505-6499_7-3208083.html the 4gb one is $80, the 2gb one is $30... so thats cheaper than an ipod, and much better features and stuff

Can I transfer Music from One Zen Micro to another Zen Mic

Hello,
I've had my Zen Micro (Green) for 3 weeks now and now my girlfriend wants one a Zen Micro too, which she'll get in the next few days. I was wondering if there's any way to transfer mp3s from my Zen Micro to hers?
I was thinking if I plugged 2 Zen Micros into my PC and then load up the Nm=oman Player and just drag the songs from one Zen Micro to another......will that work. Or is it best to just drat the songs onto the PC and then transfer them onto my Girlfriend's Zen?

I would imagine you can do that .... although you may need the latest firmware 2.xxxxx which would mean you have to use WMP 0 ...
I should wait until she gets hers then plug it into your PC and see if it recognises it .... if it does you have no worries .. if not post again and everyone will do there best to help out

ANYBODY WANT TO SEE THE INSIDE OF THE ZEN MICRO?

If u want to see a step by step guide thats takes u through the process of taking apart the Zen Micro...then go to
Check the Zen Micro out FROM the Inside
Its pretty cool...it shows every little detail...Message Edited by noappendix90 on 06-06-2005 05:2 AM

This has been posted like a million times. Check the date on the article. Please note that just about everyone on this board knows how to use Google. If you post an article or bit of information as news on June 6th, say, make sure that date on it isn't older than June st, for example.
Oh, and ... don't e-v-e-r use caps in your titles, no matter how much of a scoop you think you have.Message Edited by tganani on 06-06-2005 05: AM

Creative Zen Micro - Is it Worth

I am looking to get my first MP3 player. I basically have 3 choices - an iRi'ver, an Ipod Nano -_-, or a Creative Zen Micro (5gb). I am hearing all kinds of problems with freezing and the headphone jack problem. My friend has had his a year and says his is fine. Should I be worried? Is it worth the risk? I am the most unluckiest person out there, solI know somethign will happen the first week.

NO NO NO NO!!!!
I posted this in another thread :
If time is on your side TAKE IT BACK ASAP. Like you, I did plenty of research before putting out the money on an Mp3 player. I was impressed with what I read about the Zen micro so I went ahead and purchased 3. WHAT A MISTAKE!!!! I purchased them in May 2005. I've already sent player back twice for repair - and am awaiting the RMA label to send THE SAME player back again for replacement. Now the other 2 players are starting to act up. One won't hold a charge at all and when it does start it goes to the clean up screen and the other has started freezing up quite a lot. As far as I am concerned this product is a joke. I was patient with customer service, even after I was LIED to. I let them replace the product not once but twice and am actually going to see if I can't cancel the advanced RMA on the third replacement and try and get my money back on all three of the players through the replacement plans I bought on them. If I have to wait until May 2006 for the year manufacturers warranty to be up I'll stick them in a drawer and wait.
The funny (not ha ha funny, but strange funny) thing is that I bought the Zen Micro's because I didn't want to be like everyone else and buy iPods. Now I wish I had. I have a feeling I threw over $600.00 away. Not quite 7 months and almost $700.00 spent- $00.00 a month for nothing but problems - wow what a really bad investment!
If I thought Creative would buck up and do the honorable thing and give me my money back, I probably wouldn't have bothered to register and post here. But I really don't think they give a crap about me or any other poor sucker that fell for their line and bought this junk. Buyer Beware....

Questions about the zen micro leather case???

hey everyone,
i saw the pictures of the zen micro leather case in the US store and was going to get them until i heard that the case is quite useless and annoying with the two-way flap open. Do you still think i should get them or a diiferent one(im DESPERATE to get one!!)
thanks everyone.

There are several designs out there including... the flexi-skin (at Boxwave.com as well as eBay), Noreve's, Krussell's?and Vaja. It really comes down to what you want from a case. I've gone for a flexi-skin as I want easy access to the controls, and I kept my screen protector (but screen protectors are easy enough to buy).

I think my ZEN MICRO is bro

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