This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi player. It ensures a smoother operation of your player's FM Radio. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Fixes:

• Ensures a smoother operation of your player's FM Radio.
• Enables seamless playback for supported video formats.
• Ensures the correct playback pattern for the Shuffle playmode. 
• For players with wireless networking features, this firmware enables your player to effectively set up the IM chat gateways. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN X-Fi player

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENXFI_PCFW_L22_1_04_08.exe file to your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application windows that are currently running on your computer.
  3. Connect your player to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This starter pack is updated with the latest version of the software and User's Guide for your Creative ZEN® X-Fi player. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

This starter pack includes the following:

• Creative Centrale (1.16.02)
  Rips audio CDs and VCD/DVDs; transfers and manages your music, photos, and videos.
• User's Guide
  Provides information on using your player.

Enhancements:

• Enables transfer of non-protected AAC files (.m4a files from iTunes® Plus) with the use of Creative Centrale on Windows 7.
• Improves Creative Centrale's startup stability.
• Ensures a hassle-free installation when you upgrade the software later on.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2
• USB port
• Creative ZEN X-Fi player

Notes:

• To install this starter pack:
  1. Download the ZENXFI_PCApp_L4_1_16_02.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application windows that are currently running.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.
     
• For computers with Windows Media Player version 10 or lower, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet while installing the starter pack.
  

This download contains an improved version of Creative Software Update. It enhances the update functionality of the application. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Enhances the update functionality of the application.

Requirement:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• Creative Centrale version 1.00.09 or later, Creative Media Lite version 1.51.03 or later

Note:

• To install this software update, do the following:
  1. Download the SoftwareUpdate_PCApp_LA_1_02_01.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application windows that are currently running on your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the Creative ZEN® X-Fi Video Converter application. This is a stand-alone software that converts video files to formats that are suitable for playing or streaming on your ZEN X-Fi player. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2

Note:

• To install this application:
  1. Download the ZNXF_PCApp_VC_LA_1_00_03.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application windows that are currently running.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.
      
• For computers with Windows Media Player version 10 or lower, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet while installing the starter pack.