Zen nano plus usb co

The rubbery cover on the usb port will not stay closed. I expect it to tear off completely or fill with dirt shortly. Is there any solution to keep the flimsy little flap closed. Love the player but I don't care to baby it.

How about forcing it softly, for example by pressing your ZNP to some hard surface, like a desk? It should change it's shape and stay in the player. Before you do that, check if the little part of the cover (which enters the usb port) has the right shape. It maybe the cause of falling out.

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Zen Nano Plus USB conection cab

Every time when I try to connect my Zen to PC, to transfer another mp3 to it I realize that that I dont like its MINI-USB to USB connection cable. It is especially those times when I try to use it as storage device. I know that my friend have an mp3 player (not Creative) that has a small MINI-USB to USB adapter (without wire).
So I started to ask for it in local stores. The problem was that they had only a package of different kinds of adapters and I don`t nead all other.
So the question are:
Why do Creative do not include a small adapter instead of such unhandy cabble adapter in a product package.
ps
I believe that most of computers have an USB connection in front of it. And Zen is not so heavy to damage it.

armymen3 wrote:Why do Creative do not include a small adapter instead of such unhandy cabble adapter in a product package.psI believe that most of computers have an USB connection in front of it. And Zen is not so heavy to damage it.
Most new PCs do but we don't all have the latest specs. My PC is 3 years old and only has USB ports on the back - I plugged the lead in when I got my N200 and left it in place.
If all I had was an adaptor then I would have to root around behind my PC to connect my player. An adaptor works for people with front mounted USB ports, but the cable is good for people with either.
PB

ZEN Nano plus usb sp

seems much slower than my other usb2.0 device.
Is there anybody has this similar problem?
thanks

In an effort to get back in your good books:
Here is one thread of someone with a similar problem but no-one has answered them yet.
There are a number of reasons for this:
The memory in the player is slower than that used in your other USB devices.</LI>
The drivers for the USB port used might not be installed properly.</LI>
There is a problem with the cable from Creative.</LI>
There are quite a few other people who reckon the Creative players are slow (just do a search for "slow usb transfer" to see how many) so I would say that the memory used is slower than in other devices - it would be cheaper so making the overall cost of the player lower.
I have never gone to the trouble of measuring how fast/slow my N200 is when reading/writing files but it always seems to load them reasonably quickly. Definitely not slow enough for me to be concerned.
PB

Zen Nano Plus Connection Probl

(2)Zen Nano Pluses. Both using firmware .0.03. One Red, one Black (Click and Clack always want to know what color car they are diagnosing...)
(2) Computers, both XP SP2 with all updates; one called Dad's, one called W's.
One Zen (for ID, the red one) has been used on Dad's computer without issues for about 3 weeks.
One Zen, new and color Black, works on Dad's computer, but not on W's computer. W's computer will not properly recognize either the new Nano (the black one) or mine (the Red one), in either Creative MEdia SOurce, or Zen Explorer, or Windows explorer.
First, I have read the FAQ's. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Nano software. When I use PB's check odd things appear:
PB's check:
With your player connected and View, Devices by Connection selected in Device Manager navigate through as follows:
Advanced Config and Power Interface (ACPI) PC
->Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
-->PCI Bus
You should then see a series of USB Host Controllers that you will have to click through in turn to find the one your player is connected to.
Underneath each controller should be a USB Hub, and then devices are listed beneath the hubs.
For my N200 I have USB Mass Storage Device, Creative MuVo N200 USB Device then Generic Volume.
Your entry should be similar but with Zen Nano Plus instead of N200.
While you're there, right-click on the entry for the hub attached to your player and select Properties. On the Power tab it will show how much current the port can supply and in the Attached Devices list it will show how much power the player needs. In my case the hub supplies 500mA and the player needs 00mA.
PB
What appears on Dad's computer, with either Nano, is USB Enhanced Host Controler, USB Root Hub, Generic USB Hub, USB Mass Storage Device, Creative Zen Nano Plus USB Device, Generic Volume. Again, either Nano works on Dad's computer.
On W's computer, after just having reinstalled the new mass driver, it is USB2 Enhanced Host Controller, USB Root Hub, USB Mass Storage Device, Disk Dri've. On restart from that, it reads Creative Nano Plus USB Device, with no "volume" underneath it, and the oddball icon is not there. I think the oddball icon is associated with the "Disk Dri've". Once it read under Creative ZEn Nano Plus, "Unknown Device". Also, when I attach a Nano to W's computer, it first seems to see the Nano in the New Device Found message, THEN while it is still attached, it says in another New DEvice Found mesage that it has found a Disk Dri've. It also shows some oddball icon I can't decipher, right next to the "safely remove Hardware" icon. The oddball icon does not appear on Dad's computer.
Any ideas?
Thanks.Message Edited by Bennyd on 0-0-2006 06:6 AM

NEWS!!!
Actually, we have 3 Zen Nano Pluses. Two (the black and the red) have .0.03 firmware. I have never connected the black or the red to W's computer and have it connect properly. In fact, I had just tried (again) to connect the black, it failed, I re-booted. Then, I connected the blue, with the old firmware, and it CONNECTED. I could see it in WIndows explorer as dri've F:, which never happened with either the red or the black with .0.03 firmware.
So, now what?

Zen Nano Plus connection problems - SOLVED (1/2/06)

I recently bought the Nano Plus. On first installation everything worked fine. I decided to upgrade to the latest drivers and firmware via downloads from the Creative site. At some point during the firmware upgrade, everything seemed to hang. Eventually I had to halt the process, disconnect the player and reboot.
When I plugged the player back in, it is detected as a USB Mass Storage Device, but Windows Explorer and the Zen Nano Plus Media Explorer both claim that the device is not connected.
Here's what I have done so far:
)Uninstalled all drivers and Creative software, rebooted, reinstalled drivers/software, rebooted. When plugging the player in, a brief window pops up saying Zen Nano Plus has been detected. This is followed by USB Mass Storage Device being detected (this window stays up a lot longer, sometimes more than 5-0 minutes before disappearing).
2)Another uninstall/reinstall, but this time with a registry cleanup in between. Same result.
3)Tried installing installation cd on partner's laptop and plugging in the player. Absolutely everything works fine. So it's not my player. There must be something I still need to do on my desktop to get everything to work again.
4)Have also tried plugging into every USB outlet on the desktop. No change.
My system:
Windows XP (sp 2)
3.2 GHz
Intel 865 chipset
2 GB RAM
My Zen Nano Plus is currently running .0.03 firmware (latest).
On this desktop I am running the latest drivers (Creative Mass Storage Drivers .07.00.250)
When the player is plugged in, device manager shows no problems. Under Disk Dri'ves, Creative Zen Nano Plus USB Device is listed (and says the driver is from Microsoft, 7//0, version 5..2535.0). Under USB, USB Mass Storage Device is listed (and says the driver is from Microsoft, 7//0, version 5..2600.0).
I have tried manually updating these drivers to anything listed in the Creative folders upon installation, but it does not detect anything. When I check the drivers listed on the laptop that works with the player, these same driver details show up.
Any advice would be appreciated. I certainly would hate to only use my partner's laptop every time I want to update my music. I am also frustrated and puzzled as to why my player first worked on my desktop and now doesn't.Message Edited by lcvdw on 0-03-2006 2: AMMessage Edited by lcvdw on 0-03-2006 2:2 AM

lcvdw wrote:Can you tell me what I am supposed to see if it is connected properly?
With your player connected and View, Devices by Connection selected in Device Manager navigate through as follows:
Advanced Config and Power Interface (ACPI) PC
->Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
-->PCI Bus
You should then see a series of USB Host Controllers that you will have to click through in turn to find the one your player is connected to.
Underneath each controller should be a USB Hub, and then devices are listed beneath the hubs.
For my N200 I have USB Mass Storage Device, Creative MuVo N200 USB Device then Generic Volume.
Your entry should be similar but with Zen Nano Plus instead of N200.
While you're there, right-click on the entry for the hub attached to your player and select Properties. On the Power tab it will show how much current the port can supply and in the Attached Devices list it will show how much power the player needs. In my case the hub supplies 500mA and the player needs 00mA.
PB
Message Edited by PeeBee on 2-30-2005 02:05 PM

Zen Nano Plus stuck at USB 1.0 sp

I've had my zen nano plus for sometime now and I just recently got a new PC with USB 2.0. The thing is that whenever I plug in the player into any of the USB ports, I keep getting the message "This device can work faster...". At first I only thought that maybe it was the motherboard or drivers. But when I plugged in my friends' MUVO 2.0, it didn't get that message. It worked at 2.0 speed. Also, whenever I plug the player in the PC in the office I get 2.0 speed. I've tried everything and I'm still stuck with .0 speed at home. Anyone else have this problem?

If you do a search of the web you'll find lots of reports of problems with the SIS 700 chipset. It shows up on Device Manager as an Open Host Controller and so is only USB.. There are solutions out there but you'll have to look on the web for them. They've been talked about in here before so search the forum for SIS 700 and you should get some of the posts - look for one by myself as I remember posting a link to a useful website for this problem before.
Lower down is a single Enhanced Host Controller entry - you need to connect your player so that it shows up under that entry. I bet your friend's player shows up there when connected.
PB

Zen Nano Plus WON'T START / RECOVERY / RES

Hello ZNP friends and fellow victims of frustration,
I have the GB Zen Nano Plus and a Windows XP operating system. My Zen is just over 3 months old, and a few days ago I started having the "stuck on Logo or hour glass (building library) problem". Like many of you, it has frustrated me beyond belief in my attempts to correct it. I'm certainly not a computer whiz, but I'm fairly good at following clear, numbered, valid instructions. I have tried many of the offered cures for this problem as provided in the discussion forum. None have worked for me.
I have just stumbled onto/into the fix for the WON'T START / RECOVERY / RESCUE problem. At least, I hope it lasts. The bad news is that I don't know or remember the steps for the cure. The good news is that the problem can be fixed. In the frustration of trying a million variations on the steps offered in the discussion area, I happened to fix my nano plus. I was becoming like a hyper zealot playing a slot machine.
What I do remember is this:
) I did download the application ZenNanoPlus_PCFW_LF___0 and install it, and put an icon on my desktop so I could activate it easily.
2) I did double click it to call it up.
3) I attached my nano plus via USB to the computer. I don't remember if I had to do that before or after bringing up the above application. (You may have to try both.)
4) I did leave the battery out of the nano plus during this operation.
5) I was required to reformat the nano plus which eliminated anything on it. When the instruction came on to reformat, it said "... area" so I was worried that the reformat might include more than the device itself but it didn't.
6) Then I loaded a song, disconnected the device from the computer, put in a battery, and it started fine.
What a task that whole process was! Of course I'm not telling you anything new. I was tempted to just get on with life, but then I thought I should really share this with those of you who have been in the trenches...to let you know that a cure is possible.
Creative should really have a clear set of instructions by now for fixing this problem.
Good luck!
Buck

Have you updated the firmware? this could be the major cause. Also, MP3 has far fewer kinks as a uni'versal format than WMA. If possible, I highly suggest using MP3 on MP3 players.

Having same Zen Nano Plus problem as Golden Oldi

I didn't want to hijack Paloma's post, but was amazed when I read it because the same thing is happening to me!
My new Zen Nano Plus <EM>just</EM> arri'ved in the mail 2 days ago, I downloaded the software, connected the player to register it and got the USB connection symbol. When disconnected it does NOT switch on when I press or hold the scroll button.
I do believe I followed all instructions carefully, but something is really wrong. I'm not computer/electronics illiterate, but a wiz I ain't! I'd really appreciate any help! Thanks!

keaton wrote:
how do i do that? (connect it in recovery mode)
See my reply in this post.
PB

Creative Zen Nano Plus..cords..warnin

Hello. i just got a Creative Zen Nano Plus and while I was going through the manual that came with it I noticed there was a warning about the cord(s): "WARINING: The cord(s) included with this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproducti've harm. Wash hands after handling. " I'm wondering if Creative has changed the components of these cords. And if so can they be replaced somehow. I don't want to use a cord that may cause cancer or birth defects.

From a previous thread on this:
California law states that notification should be given if a product contains certain amounts of lead. Many types of electrical cords use small amounts of lead to make them more flexible and the USB cord used with many of our products is no different.
I believe a more official source of information regarding the Lead disclaimer, it's origin and purpose, can be found here: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html
Cat

Can't power on Zen Nano Plus

I have a Zen Nano Plus gb. The unit powered off so I replaced the battery as it was weak. Now it won't power up. I tested the batteries and tried different batteries. No help. The display blinks on and off at /4 second intervals. When I connect it to the USB port the display lights but without the Logo and my PC thinks it is unattached. Mine is about 0 months old. Does anyone know if it is still on warranty and what can be done? Thanks.

I just went to the page?http://us.creative.com/support/downl...ype=0&x=29&y=6and downloaded the Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2 file after filling all the info out in the drop down menus. I just installed it and I was good to go. The only issue I really had was installing the application from the CD which I mentioned earlier.But the application from the website installed with no problem whatsoever. I wish I could tell you something that would help as I know your frustration.Are you sure you downloaded the correct version for ME?You might ask someone if you really need this application to put music on you device because it seems like your device just acts like another dri've and you can just drag and drop into your device. I'm not sure about that so ask st so it doesn't mess up you player.or you might be able to use some other apllication to transfer your files to the player?Good luck and be persistent,JoeMessage Edited by joenanoplus on 2-26-200608:3 AM
Message Edited by joenanoplus on 2-26-200608:32 AM

I messed up install of Zen Nano Plus 1

Windows XP Home SP2
Windows Media Player 0 (will use with Zen Nano Plus)
Dell 8250
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During the CD install, I had some questions and interruptions that required me to cancel, exit and say ?yes? to I did not want to install at this time, but it installed some files. I did not connect the player to my computer because of the manual?s warning to not connect player to computer before setting up the software.
A search for Creative and Creative Zen brought up the following files on my computer:
C:\Program Files\Creative\Product Registration\English
C?\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\CTregSvr and PdtIdMgr.pid
C:\Program Files\RealPlayer\Devices had 7 Creative and Creative Zen files
I have an Iomega Zip USB mass storage device on my system which is always powered up. It is used as I go along as a 2nd backup.
Some other threads here recommend not using the install CD and not installing the software, but suggest connecting player and letting Windows XP recognize and install drivers. This is what I did with my Zip dri've. I dislike putting software I don?t need on my computer. I will be using the Nano Plus just for music, and maybe on occasion the AM/FM.
So?..here are my questions:
. Install with CD or connect to computer and let Windows do its thing?
2. Will the Zip dri've cause a problem and should I power it down and disconnect from the computer when installing and using the Nano Plus?
3. Are there more files lurking about in the Registry and where? (I am O.K. working in the Registry) ? I would like to make everything clean and start fresh with a clean install, unless this is not recommended.
4. If I do need to use install CD is a full or custom recommended?
I will appreciate any assistance and information offered.
My thanks.
Miki

I thought I would let y'all know my Nano Plus is installed and my USB Iomega Zip still permanently resides undisturbed in my F:\ dri've and when I connect the Nano Plus, it is recognized by G:\ as it should be.
I called Creative support and so I dd not have to use the install CD, the tech E-mailed me the drivers. When I began the install, I was asked to uninstall any mass storage devices before I installed, which I did......actually I just unplugged the Zip dri've so Windows would not know it existed. The tech said it was better to install their drivers than not; otherwise with WMP I would only be able to drag and drop.
So.......that's my story
Miki

My Creative Zen Nano Plus bro

my Creative Zen Nano Plus mp3 player stopped working after i dropped the mechanical part. When I checked it, I didn't see any chip marks or anything, but still it won't work. Can anyone help me? I'll post up pictures if u need me too, and I'll show how it broke.

jumpshot22 wrote:
"I found out the hard way that for it to be able to charge by USB on a computer, the software has to be installed which I think is pretty retarded. You should definitely pick up a charger cause it's a lot faster to charge and more convenient. " -- some guy who reviewed the mp3 player
i cant find where this other guy who said like the same thing
They must have been talking about a different player such as the Zen Micro which does recharge via the USB port.
PB

Zen Nano Plus transfer prob

Am having trouble transferring .wma files to my Zen Nano Plus even though it has 590MB free. When I try to transfer anything using Creative Source I keep getting a "transfer error" message. Have tried reorganising files into folders to cut down on memory used in the root folder - but it doesn't seem to help. It's even stopped letting me transfer between folders. Has anyone else had this problem.. Anyone know what to do??

I'm having the exact same problem with my Nano Plus, and I've only had it for a little over 3 months. I contacted technical support and they told me to download the Firmware update and gave me these directions:
Zen Nano Plus Firmware Update:
http://uk.europe.creative.com/support/downloads/download2.asp?Product=2720&dlcentric=9423&Product_ Name=ZEN+Nano+Plus&OSName=Windows+XP
To install this firmware upgrade, do the following:
- Connect your player to your computer.
- Double-click the firmware upgrade file.
- When prompted to set your player in Recovery mode, disconnect your player from your computer.
- Press and hold the Play button while connecting your player to your computer's USB port.
- Continue to hold the Play button for about 0 seconds after connecting your player to your computer.
- Release the Play button when the "Find New Hardware" dialog box appears on the computer screen.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to install recovery drivers for your player.
- Double-click the firmware upgrade file and follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure to select the "Format Data Area" option within the Update.
However, at step 6 my computer did not recognize my player with it being on and neither did the Firmware. I responded to Technical Support and told them this. They said it seemed like it needed repaired or replaced! Even though there is a -year warranty, there is only a 3 month labor warranty, which means if you send it in to get fixed and it has passed the 3-month labor warranty, you have to pay a $24.95 diagnostics and handling fee. If you're in this situation, they said the best thing to do is try to exchange it wherever you bought it first. I hope this helps!

Creative Zen Nano Plus audio line-in recor

Im planning to buy Creative Zen Nano Plus GB.
. Does Creative Zen Nano Plus audio line-in recoreder offer excellent quality of sound music when you record a certain music through a CD player's line-in?
2. Please rate the quality of recorded sound music from to 0.
3. Does the recorded sound quality the same as when you just download the music file through your PC's USB connection?
thanks.

Is there something I need to set in the player to allow it to play out of it's line-in function?
You connected the ZNP's headphone out to your car|shelf|portable stereo's line-in, right? The line-in on the ZNP itself is only used to record external audio sources onto the player. The stereos may need to be set to play back from their line-inputs if they don't detect the signal and switch automatically, but that should be explained in the corresponding manuals.

Creative Zen Nano Plus Firmware Upgrade 1.03

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to make you aware of an update that has just been posted on our site.
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<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD colSpan=2><B>Filename: </B><B>ZenNanoPlus_PCFW_LF__03_02.exe</B></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD colSpan=2> ZENP-FWARE-2-LF
<DIV id=ShortDesc>
This upgrade improves the functionality of your Creative Zen? Nano Plus player. For complete functionality, make sure that you meet the requirements listed below before installing this upgrade.
<DIV id=Features>
<EM>Enhancement:</EM>
Supports Thai unicode character display.
</LI>
<DIV id=Fixes>
<EM>Fix</EM>:
Ensures proper functionality of WMA playback when you move forward or backward within a track.
Improves Shuffle mode randomization when you play back a large number of MP3 tracks.</LI>
<DIV id=Notes>
<EM>Requirements:</EM>
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Available USB port (version . or higher)
Creative Zen Nano Plus player
For Windows 98 SE only: Creative Mass Storage drivers .05.0.250 or later, available from the Installation CD or the Internet</LI>
<EM>Notes:</EM>
This firmware upgrade only works with Creative Zen Nano Plus players. Do not install this upgrade for other players.
You will lose all content in your player when you install the firmware. Back up any audio or data files in your player to your computer before upgrading the firmware.
To install this firmware upgrade, do the following:
Download the ZenNanoPlus_PCFW_LF__03_02.exe file into your local hard disk.
Connect your player to your computer.
Double-click the firmware upgrade file.
When prompted to set your player in Recovery mode, disconnect your player from your computer.
Press and hold the Play button while connecting your player to your computer's USB port.
Continue to hold the Play button for about 0 seconds after connecting your player to your computer.
Release the Play button when the Find New Hardware dialog box appears on the computer screen.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install recovery drivers for your player.
Double-click the firmware upgrade file and follow the instructions on the screen.</LI>
</LI>
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I went ahead and updated it anyway. One little thing I noticed was now the volume only goes up to 25 like my Zen Touch instead of 40 or whatever that it did before. Same loudness, different numbers only. Other than that, I have not noticed anything different, but it seemed to work OK scrolling through a song with the old firmware. I did not, obviously, do a detailed comparison.

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