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Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA User Manual

Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA
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Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCreative
ModelNOMAD Zen XTRA
CategoryMP3 Player
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Handling Instructions

Caring For Your Player

Procedures to prolong the player's life by observing handling guidelines.

Battery Usage Precautions

Precautions to take when charging or handling the player's battery.

Getting Started

Inserting the battery

Step-by-step guide on how to insert the battery into the player.

Charging the Battery

Instructions on how to connect the player to a power source to charge the battery.

Power Source and Level Indicators

Explains the icons displayed for battery status and power source.

Installing Software

Steps to install the software included with the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra.

Connecting your Player to your Computer

Guide on connecting the player to a computer using a USB cable.

Transferring Music

Information on how to transfer audio selections to and from the player.

Downloading from the internet

Mentions downloading MP3 files from the internet and lists relevant websites.

Ripping from a CD

Explains the process of extracting audio data from CDs using Creative MediaSource Organizer.

A Technical Specifications

Size

Physical dimensions of the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra.

Weight

The weight of the player, including the battery.

Memory

Information about the player's SDRAM buffer.

Capacity

The storage capacity of the player's hard drive.

Battery type

Specifies the type of battery used in the player.

Battery Life (playback time)

Estimated playback time and factors that may reduce it.

Interface

Details the USB interface versions supported by the player.

Playback Formats

Lists the supported audio file formats and their sample rates.

Signal to Noise Ratio

Specifies the signal-to-noise ratio for headphones.

Channel Separation

Details the channel separation for headphones.

THD

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) specification.

Frequency Response

The frequency response range of the player.

Harmonic Distortion

Harmonic distortion specification.

Operating System/Firmware

Information on firmware upgradeability.

Headphone Out

Details about the headphone output jack.

LCD Display

Specifications for the player's LCD display.

Data Connector

Information about the data connection port.

EAX

Lists the EAX technologies supported by the player.

Playback Speed

Information on variable playback speed capabilities.

B Onscreen Diagram and Icon Guide

Information Diagrams

Explains icons that appear when the player is managing or not managing the computer.

Playback Icons

Icons related to audio playback functions like play, pause, forward, and reverse.

Selected Music List Icons

Icons commonly found in the Selected Music List screen.

Play Mode Icons

Icons representing different audio playback modes.

Navigational Icons

Icons used for navigating through the player's firmware sections.

C Frequently Asked Questions and Error Diagrams

AutoPlay

Addresses issues with the installation program not starting automatically.

Features

Questions about bookmarking tracks and repeating playback.

General

Questions about obtaining official information and player freezing issues.

Maintenance

Information on hard disk maintenance for the player.

Usage

Questions about using the player for jogging or data storage.

Error Diagrams

Explains common error diagrams, their causes, and suggested actions.

Introduction

Before You Begin

Covers essential information and preparations before operating the player.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra package.

Hardware

Lists the physical hardware components included in the package.

Software

Lists the software applications provided on the installation CD.

Creative MediaSource Player

Details the features and capabilities of the Creative MediaSource Player software.

Creative MediaSource Organizer

Explains how to manage large collections of audio CDs and MP3 files.

Creative NOMAD Explorer

Describes how to manage player's audio and data files within Windows Explorer.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Information about the Adobe Acrobat Reader software for viewing PDF files.

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and software requirements for the player.

Document Conventions

Explains the meaning of icons used in the manual for highlighting information.

Web Information

Provides website information for updates, accessories, and support.

Optional Player Accessories

Describes optional accessories available for the player, like the Car Kit.

Online Registration

Benefits and instructions for registering the product online.

A Tour of Your Player

Your Player at a Glance

Provides a visual overview of the player's buttons and connectors.

Using the Scroller

Explains how to use the scroller for navigation and selection.

Scroll Select

Defines the 'Scroll Select' action for navigating and choosing options.

Selecting menu options

Instructions on how to make selections within menus using the scroller.

Selecting list and confirmation box options

How to select options from lists and confirmation boxes.

Playing and Managing Your Music

Playing Music

Information on how to play audio selections on the player.

Music Playback

Details about preloaded audio selections and playing the Selected Music List.

Playing the Selected Music List

Step-by-step guide on how to play the entire Selected Music List.

Playing all tracks in your player

Instructions on how to play all audio tracks stored on the player.

Play Modes

Explains various play modes like repeat, shuffle, and track once.

Repeating music

How to repeat a single track or the entire Selected Music List.

Shuffling music

Instructions on how to enable shuffle play mode for music.

Playing a track once

How to set the player to play only the current track once.

Normal mode

How to enable normal playback mode for the Selected Music List.

Bookmarking a track

Steps to set and play from a bookmark point within a track.

Organizing your Music

Guide to effectively managing music using Music Library, Selected Music List, and Playlists.

Using the Music Library

Explains how music tracks are organized into categories in the player's library.

Finding a Music Track in the Music Library

How to locate specific music tracks by navigating through the Music Library.

Adding Music Tracks to the Selected Music List

Steps to add audio selections from the Music Library to the Selected Music List.

Viewing Track Information in the Music Library

How to view detailed information about tracks in the Music Library.

Deleting Music Tracks from the Music Library

Instructions for permanently deleting tracks from the player's Music Library.

Removing music tracks from the Selected Music List

How to remove tracks from the Selected Music List without deleting them from the library.

Rearranging the Selected Music List

Steps to change the order of tracks in the Selected Music List.

Saving the Selected Music List as a playlist

How to save the current Selected Music List as a playlist.

Enhancing Your Music

Information on using EAX technologies to enhance audio experience.

Using EAX

Guide on how to use EAX technologies for audio enhancement.

Customizing EQ Settings in EAX

How to define custom equalizer settings using EAX Advanced EQ.

Software Applications

About Creative MediaSource and NOMAD Explorer

Overview of the included software for managing music and data files.

Using Creative MediaSource

Basic instructions for using Creative MediaSource to manage audio.

Ripping Audio CD Tracks

Steps to rip tracks from an audio CD to the player, hard disk, or PC Music Library.

Transferring tracks

Instructions for transferring files and audio tracks between sources using MediaSource.

Using Media Sniffer

How to activate Media Sniffer to monitor folders for new music files.

Editing audio track information

Guide on editing incomplete or incorrect track information within MediaSource.

Creating a playlist

Methods for creating playlists from the Selected Music List or PC Music Library.

Adding audio tracks to a playlist

Steps to add audio tracks to an existing or new playlist.

Changing the playback order in a playlist

Instructions on how to rearrange the order of tracks within a playlist.

Deleting a playlist

Steps to delete a playlist from the player.

Using NOMAD Explorer

Basic instructions for managing player data files using NOMAD Explorer.

Creating a folder

Steps to create a new folder for organizing files on the player.

Opening a folder

How to open a folder to access its contents.

Deleting a file or folder

Instructions for deleting files or folders from the player.

Changing the name of a file or folder

Steps to rename files or folders on the player.

Appendixes

D User Preferences

Setting User Preferences

Overview of configuration options available for personalizing the player.

Changing Settings

Steps to access and modify player settings through the Settings screen.

Profiles

Explains how to select, edit, and enable player profiles for customization.

Setting Sleep Timer

How to set a specific time period for playing music tracks.

Contrast

How to adjust the contrast level of the player's screen.

Language Settings

How to change the default language for menus and input boxes.

Menu Language

Controls the language displayed in the player's menus.

Input Language

Controls the language for inputting text, like searching for tracks.

Time and Date

How to set the player's date, time, and the Wake to Music feature.

Setting time and date

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting the date and time settings.

Setting Wake-To-Music

How to enable and use the feature to automatically play music at a set time.

Accessing the Information Screen

How to view player firmware version and storage information.

Resetting your Player’s Settings

How to reset player settings to their default values.

Resetting your Player

Steps to reset the player if it becomes unresponsive.

Locking and unlocking your Player

How to lock and unlock the player's buttons to prevent accidental presses.

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