Re: Zen Touch USB Rechar

Is there any way to prevent the Zen Touch to wake up when an explorer window is opened (or Windows Media Player). This pretty much prevents it from going into recharge mode through USB, and can be quite annoying if you happen to be playing music from it (as the player will stop).

The basic reproduction steps are as follow:
- I have the player switched off
- I plug the USB cable to it and the player then turns on automatically and goes into docked mode
- I cannot switch off the device while in docked mode, nor can I eject it from anywhere.
- Net result is that I can't recharge it.
Sometimes when I plug it in, it doesn't go into docked mode (probably when I don't have any explorer window acti've or something), in which case I can power it down, but then opening any explorer window will bring it back on.
It would be nice to hear a detailed walkthrough on how to make it recharge without always waking up and going into docked mode because of any activity on the computer

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Zen Touch USB Rechar

Is the Zen Touch suppposed to be able to recharge itself through USB? It doesn't seem to do it for me.

Samsonite
For USB charging on the Zen Touch, it does not require the driver to be installed on the computer. Just ensure that the player is turn off physically when connected to the computer.
Jason

Problem with my Zen touch USB connection. Help need

Hey, I have a problem, my usb connection is damaged so I can't send songs to my ZEN TOUCH anymore...can I do something with it's? /warranty are not working/Message Edited by Jason-CL on 06-09-2006 0:4 AM

Gvido_,
Have you try using another USB cable to test just in case it's not a problem with the USB connector.
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Zen Touch USB Prob

my player recently showed 'Firmware problem' so i had to go to recovery mode and reinstall firmware, and also format the hard disk.
The problem i have is that when i plug the player into the USB slot, it comes up with a message that says 'Hi-Speed usb device plugged into non hi-speed usb port' or something similar. then i click on the message like it says, and it shows me a diagram of my usb controller branching off into each individual port. the creative zen bit has a yellow symbol with an exclamation mark which usually shows when there is a problem with the connection
the bottom line is, windows is not communicating with the player at all, even though i have gone through the CD installation twice. This was a problem for me when i got the player, but i got it working after a while, can't remember how...
anyone got any ideas how to solve this?

Hi
Not sure if its of any use but have you checked the version level for your Zen Touch, it may have been updated and so you will need to download new drivers and Software to mange your Zen.

Creative Zen Touch USB M

I have a Xbox 360, and i am told (via the manual, on-line manuals, and various other publications) that my music can be streamed from the player. However, it tells me that i need it to be in USB mode and the life of me i dont know how to do that.
I have it connected up as advised (the same way that it would be connected on a PC). Anybody give me any advice on the matter?
Many Thanks.

To use a player on the Xbox 360, it needs to be either a USB mode device (like a flash player, that works like an external dri've), or an MTP device. The Zen Touch does not work as an external USB dri've, so you would have to update it to an MTP firmware instead. This firmware is available on the downloads page, but read the details fully, as this will alter the firmware on the device, format the contents, and the process is not reversible.
Cat

Creative Zen Touch USB Docking Probl

Hi and thanks for looking:
I was trying to dock my Creative Zen Touch a few minutes ago, the way I usually do:
. I have Creative MediaSOurce open
2. I plug the USB cable into the Zen
3. It's docked.
But that didn't work. The "DOCKED" screen came up on my Zen for about 2-3 seconds, then went away and went back to Now Playing. Now, this sometimes happens, but if I reset the MediaSource software and plug it in again, it is usually all set, but no. I've tried over 20 times, with different USB cables too, but I just can't get anything to dock. I'm going to try on another computer and if I can get it to work, I'm planning on backing up everything I have on it. I don't want to reset my 3000 songs that are on my Zen, so if anyone has any solution to this problem, I could really use some help. Thanks!!

well with my micro, logging off other users and removing other background programs, real player etc.. sometimes seemed to help. try restarting your system.
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Zen Touch, USB Connection Probl

Ok, i just purchased my Touch today and just fooling around with it,, it seems great, until...... i tried to connect it to my computer.
I first installed the CD and then rebooted, after that i plugged it in and all i get now is a "unknown device" listed. I clicked on it and then tired to update the driver with the CD still in the dri've but it wouldn't find what i need.
Is there a driver that i need? All i can see that comes with the cd is the Nomad Explorer and some manuals.
As for the install section i didn't install the Media Source as i have a Audigy 4 Pro, so i have Media Source installed already. But even opening MS nothing happens.
Any ideas? lol,, i love spending 500 bucks and having to spend 2 days trouble shooting to make it work.

Ok i installed it and it still didn't work... So uninstalled everything and then reinstalled it all allowing Media Source to install.
The error message that comes up is this:
"One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."
Then it gives my USB Root Hub (6 ports)
and on one port it has UNKNOWN DEVICE. If i click on that device i can get to the point where i can install drivers but where would i find these drivers? The only Driver folder on the CD has .exe files not .inf ?
This is annoying and confusing.

Zen Touch connecting to a hi-fi through a USB p

Hello all,
Just a quick question, has anyone managed to get there Zen (Touch) to play through there hi-fi using a usb port on the hi-fi.

I've *heard* that some people have had success connecting MTP/PlaysForSure devices to various systems, Xbox 360s, etc. The system has to be made for this functionality, which theoretically works with any MTP device. However, Creative didn't design their players with this in mind (it wasn't available yet I think), so we don't officially support it. However, please do post here with the result if you try it!
Dale

Zen Touch 40GB: USB connection dies mid-transfer.

I just received a brand new 40GB Zen Touch. While transferring a group of songs to it (whether via MediaSource or Media Player) it successfully transfers a few before freezing, waiting for a minute, and then claiming that either the Zen Touch is no longer connected or is busy. The only way to remedy the problem is to unplug the USB cable and reconnect - after which the same cycle is always repeated (a few songs, then freezing...).
Can anyone advise?
Thanks in advance.

Search on "connection problems" in the FAQ post.

Compatability with PCMCIA USB 2 & Zen Touch

Hi,
My laptop only has USB . built in so I have recently purchased a PCMCIA USB 2 card. It appears that the card is functioning correctly and there are no problems when used with my digital camera, printer or mouse. However, when I connect the Zen Touch it starts working initially...the player says that it's docked and it seems to communicate with the computer (bringing files up in MediaSource etc...) but as soon as I try to transfer files to or from the devide the computer crashes. Firstly MediaSource stops responding, then Windows entirely freezes meaning I have to hold the power down button to reset the machine.
Please, please, please can someone help me with this problem...it's driving me insane!!
Thanks, Tom.

I know it works properly on USB but I dont own a desktop PC to try try it on there. There was a suggestion that it may be that there is not enough power getting to the Zen from the USB socket but the software with the USB card shows the power levels and it is being supplied plenty of power.
I am becoming more curious about what is going on here becasue now I am unable to transfer music through the USB sockets on the laptop. MediaSource start to transfer then brings up and error saying that some other application is using the Zen or something along those lines.
Anyhow, I am now stuck because I dont have any other way of transferring music to or from the player.

Solved Zen Touch unresponsive buttons problem, USB still dosen't work tho

2 months after my Zen Touch was dropped and the buttons became unresponsi've, I finally figured out the solution and it works beautifully now.
Unfortunately the USB still doesn't work and I was wondering if anyone might know whats causing that?
My guess is damage to the board itself, which in that case I won't be able to fix it ;_;
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Couldn't figure out how to text in that last reply...sorry
Seems to be a common problem with these. How did you get the buttons to respond? Do you know of a place that does repairs?

USB 1.1 & Protected WMA on Zen Touch quest

Im thinkin about getting a Zen Touch and i have a couple of questions.
The first im sure i can get an easy yes to, does zen touch support usb .
The second however, is a question that i often find avoided on sites and put in fine print.
Many companies advertise supporting WMA format, but not the <EM>protected</EM> WMA format that music stores such as Musicmatch sell.
My question obviously, is does the Zen Touch player support protected WMA files that i download from Musicmatch?
Thanks
p.s. Does the Zen Touch have a "shuffle" feature like on the iPod that shuffles all the music or just the music on your playlist?Message Edited by JKORCA on 03-08-2005 0:39 PM

'Yes' to all three questions:
USB . compatible - yes.
Can play WMA protected DRM - fairly certain it does, but I've never used it myself - anyone want to confirm?
Shuffle all - yes - there's a button the front labelled 'random' which shuffles all the tracks on the player.

Direct transfer from camera to zen touch? -usb host- possib

I have Zen touch 40gb,is there usb host function or similiar way to transfer photos from my digital camera(Canon eos-400d) without using computer? i mean direct transfer from camera to my zen touch?thanks in advancebrgds

No, I am afraid it isn't possible. At least, I found this on the "Notmad Explorer" website:
Q:Can I transfer files directly from a digital camera to my player?
A:This is an interesting idea, but unfortunately, the players do not have the hardware or firmware necessary to directly communicate with other USB devices such as cameras. There's nothing we can do about this in software.
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USB 2.0 driver needed for Zen Touch 20

Iam a Linux user and seem to have read that special drivers are necessary for the Zen to be recognized (on Windows, obviously). That is not how USB is supposed to work. Can anyone confirm that special software must be used for any USB aware computer to recognize the Zen?

I didn't really understand your question but I hope this clears out any doubt you have. I use both OS's Linux and Windows. Under linux I managed to use my zen touch by installing the gnomad application. I didn't had to install anything else to use it, I was using suse and before installing gnomad all the hardware drivers were already installed by suse. In windows the only thing I had to install were the drivers that came with the zen touch's cd or the one available at the download section. to be able to transfer data to it you will need to install the nomad explorer, for music you can either use window media player 0 or nomad explorer. Besides that nothing else is needed to be installed. There has been some post complaining about some usb adapters not being able to detect the zen touch, what SSR recommends (and me too) is that you install the latest drivers for your motherboard and if it still doesn't work buy a PCI usb 2.0 adapter. Good luck!Message Edited by lsd_us3r on 08-06-2005 :35 PM

Zen Touch freezing when trying to connect to USB 2.0 Help plea

I have a strange problem with my Creative Zen Touch 20GB. It freezes everytime when I try to connect it to my USB2.0 controller PCI card. After that I have to disconnect the player and push the reset-button. On my USB . onboard-controller the player works fine, but it's not a problem with the PCI-Card I guess, because any other device like USB2.0 external hard dri'ves and USB-sticks work fine with it.
I have Windows 98 SE installed on my computer.
Can anyone help me out with that problem please?

i had the same problem. drove me nuts............for 6 months. then I got crazy and tried sanding the usb plug ( the male end that fits into player itself. ...............Botabing.....it worked , stays connected now.
May work for you too! oh I used 400 grit sand paper

Re: Zen Touch USB Rechar

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