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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 software contains the latest versions of the Mac OS X application, driver, and firmware for the E-MU 0202, 0404 USB, Tracker Pre audio interfaces.

• S/PDIF input is no longer muted when the system is set to internal clock source and the S/PDIF input clock is the same as the system clock (0404-USB).
• Improved S/PDIF sync when receiving noisy or high-jitter signals (0404-USB).
• The 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz samples rates are no longer stored on power-off. Now, the system defaults to 44.1 kHz
• Support for Mac OSX Leopard.

• The driver now supports the standard Macintosh master volume control.
• When operating on an 0404 USB, the driver now supports AC-3 and DTS playback through S/PDIF.
• The driver is now more robust when the sample rate changes during audio playback or recording.
• Cubase now works properly at higher sample rates when two streams are running effects.

This download upgrades your Creative Advanced Video FX Utility application. It supports semi-transparency effects in Creative Advanced Video FX Utility. For details, read the rest of this web release note.

Enhancements:

•   Supports semi-transparency effects in Creative Advanced Video FX Utility.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
• Creative WebCam Instant, WebCam Live! or WebCam Live! Effects

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the AVXU_PCAPP_LA_1_02_01.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the driver found on the Creative WebCam NX installation CD. It enhances video capture quality. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Improves the synchronization of audio and video during video capture
• Resolves the issue of MSN® Messenger shutting down as a result of Creative WebCam NX (VFW) being selected while the webcam is disconnected 

• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition 
• Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 
• Creative WebCam NX

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the WCNX_PCDrv_2_00_04_00.EXE file onto your hard disk.
  2. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the Creative WebCam Center application found on your camera installation CD. It adds enhancements for Yahoo!® Messenger video broadcast. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

You MUST have DirectX 9.0b or higher installed before you install Creative WebCam Center 1.71.02.

This download contains an improved version of the drivers found on the Creative WebCam Mobile installation CD. It removes the Hardware Installation error message that appears on Microsoft® Windows® XP operating systems when the drivers are installed. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fix:

• Removes the Hardware Installation error message that appear on Microsoft Windows XP operating systems when the drivers are installed

Requirements:

• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
• Creative WebCam Mobile

Note:

• To install the drivers, click the download file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This driver provides Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition support for Creative WebCam Instant.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Creative WebCam Instant

Notes:

• This driver supports Windows XP Professional x64 Edition only.
• To install this driver:
1. Close all other Windows applications.
2. Double-click the downloaded file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This web update enables you to enjoy new and improved features for your Zen Micro player.

This web update package includes the following applications:

• Zen Micro Media Explorer (version 4.00.27)
• Zen Micro Media Explorer (PlaysForSure®) (version 1.00.21)
  Zen Micro Media Explorer makes managing music tracks and data files in your Zen Micro simple and easy. It also includes a Personal Information Management (PIM) editor for the Organizer data in your Zen Micro.
• Sync Manager (version 4.60.10)
  Sync Manager helps you synchronize music tracks in your Zen Micro and computer. You can also update your Zen Micro with Calendar, Tasks and Contacts information from Microsoft® Outlook® or Microsoft Outlook Express.
• Import Wizard (version 1.60.12)
  Import Wizard quickly transfers music tracks to your Zen Micro. You can transfer individual tracks or entire folders of tracks from your computer, and use the Advanced Tagging function to intelligently fill in track information.
• CD Ripping Wizard (version 1.60.09)
  CD Ripping Wizard quickly rips music tracks from your audio CDs, and transfers them to your Zen Micro.

New Features:

• Adds the PIM Editor. Use this editor on your computer to add or change the Calendar, Tasks and Contacts information directly in your Zen Micro.
• Adds support for Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
• Adds support for the Windows XP AutoPlay function. This enables you to start using Zen Micro Media Explorer immediately when you connect your Zen Micro to the USB port.

Fixes:

• Resolves the issue where repeat events created in Microsoft Outlook do not appear in Zen Micro.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
  
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP (for Zen Micro Media Explorer (PlaysForSure) version 1.00.21)
• Creative Zen Micro connected to the computer

This web release enables you to upgrade the firmware for your 1, 4, 5 or 6GB Creative Zen Micro player, and provides Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition support for your player.

You can upgrade from Creative Zen Micro firmware 1.02.05 or earlier, or Zen Micro PlaysForSure™ firmware 2.00.12 or later.

Important: If you are upgrading from PlaysForSure firmware, be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Micro before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the new firmware, use Creative MediaSource™ to restore audio and/or data files to your player.

Enhancements

• Improves the look of the volume control bar
• Improves the appearance of the Lock icon
• Adds a 4GB option in Removable Disk Mode (for 5 or 6GB players only)
• Adds support for the Russian language
• Enables you to charge your player on a computer not installed with the player software. Slide the Power switch towards the Lock icon before charging your player. Note: Connect to a computer USB port only.

• Improves battery life by reducing Standby mode to only 4 hours. Your player enters Standby mode when you use the Sleep Timer or Idle Shutdown functions, or after you turn off your player.

Fixes

• Prevents battery drain when the player is charged with an AC adapter already plugged into a live power outlet
• Restores proper functionality after disconnecting the power adaptor or transferring content using Zen Media Explorer
• Redirects playback properly when skipping to the beginning of a WMA track

Requirements

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
• USB port (2.0 or 1.1)
• Creative Zen Micro

Note

To install the new firmware in your Zen Micro

1. Download ZenMicroPDE_PCFW_LB_1_11_01.exe.
2. Connect your player to your computer.
3. Double-click ZenMicroPDE_PCFW_LB_1_11_01.exe.
4. Choose your language.
5. Click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions that appear.

To check your player's firmware version, see your Zen Micro User's Guide.

This driver release updates your Creative Modem Blaster Serial V.92 DE5621. Updating your modem's drivers enhances the performance and capabilities of your modem.

Fixes:

• Improved modem functionality for Windows XP systems using hyperthreading capable processors.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
• Creative Modem Blaster V.92 Serial DE5621

Notes:

• This driver update is only for use with Creative Modem Blaster V.92 Serial DE5621. Do not install this upgrade with any other modem.
• It is strongly recommended that you install this driver upgrade along with the latest firmware upgrade.

Driver installation:

1. Download the driver update to your computer.
2. Double-click the driver upgrade file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver update.
4. Restart your computer to complete the driver update.