Syncronizing zen to

Ok, this may be a stupid question but what does that mean what does a syncronisation do? Would be great if somebody could tell me that.

Zen Touch can only synchronize from a list you set up in Creative Mediasource, to the best of my knowledge. In Windows Media Player 0, there is the capacity to synchronize a device but the Zen Touch does not (yet) have this ability. It can only transfer files to the player from the computer, which is not synchronization. For the record, there is no such thing as "one way synchronization". Synchronization, by definition, means to compare and reconcile two things (player and computer in this case). This is semantics, just so you don't get totally confused by this.
The iPod synchronizes with iTunes, for example (compare the player and the iTunes library and updates the iPod with any changes to your computer library). The Zen Touch is supposed to get this ability with WMP0 in the next (long overdue) update.
The Touch is also dumb at this point with respect to WMP 0 and Mediasource in that it will not recognize a song is already on the player and will create another copy on your player if you forget and copy it to the player a second time. To some degree, this is a function of the transfer software and not just the player, as I have found the Yahoo Music Engine will copy files to the Zen Touch and will recognize if that song already exists and skip it.

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I have a big probems with this new suit.... I am trying to get some musics on my zen touch but when i click on organize media in this new suit, it opens a explorer but when i tried to copy the folder that i want to place on my computer it become empyt... anything inside...
then I tried with another program... Sync between pc and zen touch
It starts a creative sync manager but when i choose sync destination zen thuco FOR pc, after that i leave the audio checked and next... i setted the folder that i wanna leave my musics then i choose the "syncronized selected files" and i click on select tracks... but there another problem... It shows me just 0... 20 artists...becouse asked to sort by artists but i have on my zen touch more than 400 artists... i cant select the artists that i want to...
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Plz i wanna get my music and play on my computer how sould i do that without windows media player?

robertormpc wrote:But its not working... the mediasource its not working with this firmware this MediaSouce is not recognizing my zen touch... i update the media source for the last version
You didn't answer the question. Did you install that SPECIFIC download I mentioned? This is fundamental to get the Touch to work with MediaSource.

I can no longer sync my Zen 32Gb

I can no longer sync my Zen 32Gbb When I hook my Zen up to my computer, it recognizes a charge but the computer no longer sees the Zen. I have been using WMP to sync before (successfully). The SyncManager is also running and it to does not see the device. The Zen itself continues doing what it is doing although it shows the charging icon. I recall that it used to show a different screen when syncronizing. ?I am running Windows XP SP3. I am not sure when it stopped working as I haven't synced in several months. I have been charging it by a charger I bought from Creative. Could it have become confused by this?
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$Hi,
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Zen Micro Photo bugs need to be worked out - firmware update comi

Hi,
I've had my Zen Micro Photo 8gb for a month & have discovered some interesting quirks: first, I don't believe mine is defecti've, though I've had problems. I have encountered freezing on both the "Zen Microphoto" logo and "rebuilding library" screen; I scoured this forum and the Knowledge Base for answers, trying all that seemed applicable?- I tried disk cleanup and reboot (leading to rebuilding library freezes), reformats & carefully reloading the latest firmware?a couple of times. I've drawn some conclusions:?) Mediasource software is not working for me; when I switched to using only Windows Media , most problems went away.2) For whatever reason, "rebuilding library" can only be accomplished while my Zen is connected to the computer - should this be the case?3) It seems like the times my screen freezes on the "Zen Microphoto" logo I may have held the "on" switch to the side a little longer than necessary; I'm wondering if this is happening because I'm holding the switch on a little too long?Anyway, I love the size, look and sound of this player, so I hope to keep using it. NOTE: can anyone from CREATIVE tell me if there will be future firmware updates? Thanks
!!! Steve M.Message Edited by smills on 08-0-20070:24 AM

I run windows XP pro . sp2, its quite strange.. it should work. ! **bleep** IT SHOULD WORK ! :smileyindifferent: , and the wirld thing is. i also try'ed it on another windows XP machine at work.. and it didient work there either. im beginning to question if this is the product for me. its realy sad though, i love the zen design.. not to mention the price.
It realy realy bugs me that the zen micro photo isset supportet on windows 2000, i had this vision of syncronizing my work calender with the zen ... and now its just not possible ! unless my boss wants to give me a new laptop.. and i dont think that will happen . hehe
Well i will keep on working on this issue.. ill let you know guys.

Computer wont syncronize Zen microphoto upon inserting

I have a Zen Microphoto 4 gig. I plugged the USB to the computer and its able to charge the player. A message will also pop up giving the option of syncronizing through Zen micro photo media explorer or windows media 0 - however choosing any of those syncronizing options will not work because it cannot detect or find the mp3 player.
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Well got good news!! I got it!!! IT TOTALLY has to do with WMP . But here's the catch. My PC only had WMP 0?but it had upgrades and hotfixes to it. I think somewhere between the original WMP0 and WMP there was a bug. So I plugged it into my husband's computer that had the basic WMP0 and it took like 20 mins. I'm currently installing all my music back on!!?Good luck to everyone!!

Zen Micro 2.21.02 WMP trou

Hello everyone, thanks for reading. I'm from Chile, South America (I speak spanish), but I'll try to do my best English.
Well I received a Zen Micro for xmas =D. I updated its original firmware to 2.2.02, and all Creative software (including mediasource, media explorer, sync manager, etc), from Creative website. I have all my media organized in Windows Media Player 0.00.00.3802, because I think is easy to find and listen. My music is almost all in playlists (example "summer 2005"). So well, I syncronized a playlist from my pc to Zen Micro using WMP. Transfer was 00% OK, but then I checked my Micro, all songs of the playlist went copied "separately". I mean, all songs are there but the playlist itself doesn't. If I go to "music library" in my zen, then "playlists", I see nothing. But if I go to "artists" or "all tracks", songs are there (but of course, is not the same than having them ordered and "playing with one click").
So I tried Creative Mediasource 3.30.2, I imported my music library from WMP, and then transferred the playlist to Zen Micro. In that case, playlist was copied with the songs. That is what I want to do. There's something I should check on WMP preferences? Because it'll be muuuuuch more easy doing all from WMP, so I use WMP from many time ago and I like it.
thank you!
I hope you understand my trouble.
greets from Chile

I know with WMP you have to autosync the playlists, although I've never tried it myself. Does this thread help?

Zen Micro Photo firmware 1_20

Hi, i have some problems upgrading from my current firmware .0.0 "Zen Micro Photo"
to the firmware .20.0, i have downloaded the program that sould upgrade the firmware.
and i followed the instructions,
Download the ZenMicroPhotoP4S_PCFW_LB__20_0.exe file into your local hard disk.
Connect your player to your computer.
Double-click the firmware update file and follow the instructions on the screen.</LI>
easy right ?
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? Its all greek to me ! ?
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I run windows XP pro . sp2, its quite strange.. it should work. ! **bleep** IT SHOULD WORK ! :smileyindifferent: , and the wirld thing is. i also try'ed it on another windows XP machine at work.. and it didient work there either. im beginning to question if this is the product for me. its realy sad though, i love the zen design.. not to mention the price.
It realy realy bugs me that the zen micro photo isset supportet on windows 2000, i had this vision of syncronizing my work calender with the zen ... and now its just not possible ! unless my boss wants to give me a new laptop.. and i dont think that will happen . hehe
Well i will keep on working on this issue.. ill let you know guys.

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Hi. I have a desktop with individual accounts for our family members. And I have a notebook computer with my account. I have replicated my account on my notebook with my account on the family computer. Is there a way to automatically, or at least seamlessly, keep the two syncronized?
I'm guessing they would have to be able to 'see' each other first (sharing?) then I could use one of the off-the-shelf sync apps such as "SyncTwoFolders".

OK, I'll assume the Family computer is the one that has your user account. The Family computer has File Sharing enabled in Sharing preferences. Your account should be in the list of shared items. When you log into the Family computer you log into your user account for which only you know the password. Others may be able to see files but they cannot access them unless they can log into your account - which I assume they cannot.
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Moments in Photos are the new Events, i.e. groupings of photos sorted by date taken.
When the iPhoto Library was first migrated to Photos there was a folder created in the sidebar titled iPhoto Events and all migrated iPhoto Events (which are now Moments) are represented by an album in that folder. To open the sidebar if it's not already open use the Option+Command+S key combination.
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When you click on the iPhoto Events folder you'll get a simulated iPhoto Events window.
The downside to the simulation is that the Albums/Events can only be sorted automatically by Title. But they can also be sorted manually, either in the sidebar or in the folder's window at the right.
Ask Apple for more sorting options in Photos via https://www.apple.com/feedback/photos.html.

PETITION: This is what I would like to see in a new firmware upgrade for the MTP ZEN TO

FIXES:
-Ensures correct playback on the player of Zencast audio content that has been transferred using Zencast organiser. Remaining time is displayed correctly, and rewind / fast-forward functions can be used
- Allows users to transfer tracks between folders on the player when using a program such as Creative Mediasource [THIS IS NEEDED FOR ALL MTP PLAYERS]
- Allows charging via USB when the player is not being used by a program or is low on battery [THIS FEATURE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY MTP UPGRADE]
ENHANCEMENTS / ADDITIONAL FEAUTRES [I HAVE LISTED THESE BY MY PERSONAL ORDER OF PREFERENCE]:
) Allows the playback of Audible content types ,2,3,4 on the player, via a plug-in in Audible Manager
2) Adds bookmarking feature to the player
3) Adds SmartVolume EQ feature to the player
4) Adds DJ menu to the player
5) Allows user to partition a section of the player for data transfer
6) Allows user to synchronise tasks from Outlook to the player
7) Allows TXT files/ Ebooks to be stored/ viewed on the player
8) Adds BassBoost EQ feature to the player
PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION TO URGE CREATIVE TO INTRODUCE AT LEAST SOME OF THESE FIXES / FEATURES IN A FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR THE MTP ZEN TOUCH - also please feel free to add other suggestions that would improve the functionality of the Zen Touch
Message Edited by joshua32 on <SPAN class=date_text>05-30-2006 <SPAN class=time_text>:7 PM
Message Edited by joshua32 on 05-30-2006 :8 PM

all of these would be awesome, as would lyrics support, I REALLY want that

Creative Zen Sl

i bought a zen sleek in august last year, since then I've had two replacements. The first player gathered so much dust between the screen cover and the LCD screen that it obscured the menu, the second player had the wrong firmware and was incompatible with my existing software from the first player, and the last player has recently frozen on me.
over the months I've owned a Sleek, its been in Creatives testing labs more than I've had it. Not only did they manage to send me a replacement with the wrong firmware (i assume it was meant for the American market and so had a slightly different version of firmware) but they managed to almost lose that player when i sent it off to be replaced for the second time.
they have misled me concerning refund requests, sent the replacements to the wrong address after i specified a new one, bribed me with an in-line control i didn't need and refused but which they still sent (also to the wrong address) and now after three players they are refusing to refund me on the grounds that the latest player has a very small shatter in the plastic screen.
they don't have a complaints address on this site, and the phone number for their customer help people is hidden on this link at the bottom off the main page, and is only meant for people with a MegaWorks 50D speaker system they are recalling. They are also about to phase the phone support out completely btw, and anyone who has dealt with their email support system will know how painfully slow it is and how every time you get a reply its from a different person, making it extremely inefficient.
if i were you, i would think twice before buying a Creative player.....they bring too many players out each year, and that means none of them are well designed. The Sleeks have a design flaw in the screen which traps loads of dust, and their customer support is terrible and its set to get worse.Message Edited by WilliamLockwood on 07-20-2006 03:53 AM

hey im completely in your boat, i too bought a zen sleek in august last year, i have sent it back 3 times due to dust getting under the screen and 3 days ago my player wouldnt load new firmware so it was rendered useless ( oh yeah an it had dust under the screen also but i'd learned to li've with it ), i sent it back yesterday but even worse timing, i am going on holiday on the 28th an i dont know how im going to cope without my mp3 player as i needed it more than ever (the sort of reasons i bought it was to take on holidays and stuff).So presuming creative will send me a new one by the 28th i will be ok. I was planning on buying a creative vision:m but i've been put off so im gona wait till/if that toshiba gigabeat s comes out in the uk.

Creative Zen Style M300. My story.

Hello to all,
The following is a list of features that, in my humble opinion, every decent MP3 reader must have:
1) Must be SMALL. Images and video must be avoided because they increase screen size: MP3 reader is for playing music, I use it during jogging and I need to hold it in a single hand. If I want to see images and videos I use my smartphone.
2) Must have a great capacity even if you play only music. I usually buy 8 GB players and expand it with 16 GB SDHC card. 24 Gb is enough for me.
3) Must have a battery duration of, at least, 15 hours.
4) Must have a processor fast enough to have a good response time.
5) MUST support browsing by folder.
6) Must have FM radio.
7) Buttons must be responsive and placed in right places in order to be easily accessible with a single hand.
8) The output must be sufficiently loud.
9) Must support MP3 and WMA.
10) Must have a good SNR.
One year ago the only player that fits all these requirements was Sansa Clip Plus. A very well designed MP3 reader (in terms of features). BUT, my first Sansa Clip Plus battery dead after 6 months. At the time no other valid alternative exists... so I buy a second Sansa Clip Plus. After some months, it stop to works with apparently no reason. How sad. Look like that battery and/or power system of Sansa Clip Plus is very poor. So I have tried to find a valid alternative. I have tried the Creative Zen Style M300. But it lacks some important features. Referring to the previous list:
1) The size is acceptable.
2) OK
3) OK
4) Not fast and responsive as the Sansa Clip Plus but could be accepted (Sansa Clip Plus is very very fast).
5) This feature is absent and IMHO is a totally wrong decision. I have tons of MP3 organized in folders and now I have to reorganize they differently. In addition the reader come with no software and I don't know how to edit ID3 tag.
6) OK
7) Touch buttons are a really bad choice for a MP3 reader. They are not very responsive and badly located (hard to be handled by a single hand). To be more comfortable the volume buttons should be placed on the left side (usually managed by forefinger and middle finger of the right hand).
8) Volume is poor. Equalizer have no effect if your volume is near the maximum level (31), because the output power is limited. Look like Creative limit power for European models. Sansa Clip Plus also limit power, but you can choose your country in the configuration menu and if you select a country outside Europe, you can overcome that problem.
9) OK
10) OK
I wish to report my experiences hoping that Creative designers can read it.
- A disappointed customer

Hi,
Most music (classical) is from ripped CD's, some albums from eMusic. If needed I use Mp3tag.
The problem is that the pics seem to show up or not at random. It's not a big deal really, just odd.
I don't have this problem with my Zen X-Fi 2. Only problem there is pics for .flac files.
Gilles

Creative Zen Review With the AudioBook Listener In Mi

Here is a copy of my review of the Creative Zen which I just published on the amazon.com mp3 player forum in the thread I started over a year ago entitled "What's the best player for AudioBooks " It is the longest thread in the forum with little indication of slowing down, and it can usually be found as the first thread in the forum.
http://www.amazon.com/tag/mp3%20play...MxM6KCQW5Q9B6C
I wound up getting the Zen 4GB a few weeks ago but delayed posting until I figured out how I liked it.
- I like that it has a big screen with big text that I could get by using without my reading glasses (old eyes) in a pinch. That is a very toughtful touch I have't seen on any other players (not that I've seen them all.)
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- The big screen doesn't come with a cover and it will get scratched up fast. It took me a while to figure this out so my screen got a little scratched up before I realized it.
Consider screen covers mandatory. They are sold seperately in a 3 pack for around $8. This is so important the device ought to have come with at least one screen cover in the box, even if it raised the price $2. My screen cover has been on for a few weeks and shows no sign of wear or coming loose. I did combine it with a rubber device cover I got on amazon for $3 which protects the whole device and covers the edges of the screen and screen protector. The unit is now protected. The cover comes with a little strap and D-Ring clip which is good for hanging onto some piece of clothing.
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- Defect: The unit shuts off after being on pause for a few minutes (good) but it starts up at the beginning of the track when you restart (bad.) If you turn it off, it restarts where you left off as it should. This would not be an issue for music listeners, but it is for audiobook listeners when the track may be an hour to several hours long.
- Defect: Bookmarks are not at the top of the Menu list and although some menus are customizable, the one with Bookmarks is not.
- Defect: You can't get to Bookmarks when in the book. You have to back up to Music Menu, click to get to menu, and scroll 2 spots to get to Bookmarks. Not a deal breaker when you get used to it, but clearly not designed properly with the audiobook user in mind.
- Sound quality: very good. Even with music, very nice.
- Included headphones: Nice sound. They fall out of my ears and get tangled up a lot but I think thats true of most earbud headphones. I'm going to get the Sony Sport headphones I've had before with a foldable over the head strap.
- Bookmarks: 0. Plenty for me. (Who listens to more than 0 books at a time )
- Price: $90 for 4GB. I thought that was quite reasonable.
SUMMARY: With a few menu enhancements and the ability to return to it's place after a pause/shutdown, I'd consider this device close to perfect for the audiobook listener.

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