This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your ZEN Vision:M™. It improves the stability of your player during startup. For more information, read the rest of this web release note.

Note: If your current firmware version is 1.50.02, this new firmware may require you to retransfer any existing DRM-enabled tracks back to your player. For more information, see "Notes" below.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or later), Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 or later
• Windows Media Player 10 or later
• AudibleManager® version 5.00 or later for Audible® audio content playback
• USB 1.1 port
• Creative ZEN Vision:M 30 GB

Notes:

• To check your player's firmware version number
  1. Turn on your player.
  2. From the main menu, select System -> Information.
     The firmware version number is indicated under "Version".
• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file into 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.

• When your player restarts after installing this firmware, the following will occur for the first time only:
  • The Rebuilding Library screen will appear.
  • Photos may take slightly longer than normal to appear.
• If the firmware version checked above was 1.50.02, and your player has playback issues with DRM-enabled tracks, launch the file transfer software to delete the existing DRM-enabled tracks on your player and retransfer DRM-enabled tracks to your player.
• Should you reinstall an earlier firmware version (1.60.01 or earlier) after installing this firmware, you need to retransfer any existing photos back to your player.
• This firmware supports the playback of Audible Type 2 and 4 tracks.
  Important: to transfer Audible content, you must have AudibleManager version 5 or later installed. AudibleManager allows you to download, burn, organize, transfer and listen to Audible audio content. Download AudibleManager from www.audible.com/software.

This software suite has been updated and combined for your convenience. For details, read the rest of this web release note.

ZENcast Organizer seamlessly integrates ZENcast media files with Creative portable media players and/or your computer. Some portable media players may only support ZENcast audio files.

Fixes:

• Resolves download issues on certain subscribed channels.

Sync Manager (6.04.16)

Sync Manager enables you to synchronize various types of media files and data stored in your Creative portable media player and your computer.

Video Converter (5.60.16)

Video Converter enables you to convert video files to a format and size suitable for your video capable Creative portable media player. Use the application also to transfer converted video files to your video capable Creative portable media player.

Requirements:

• Microsoft^® Windows Vista™, Windows^® XP Service Pack 1 and above, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 
• Microsoft DirectX^® 9.0 and above
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and above or Mozilla^® Firefox^® 1.5 and above

Notes:

• To install this software package

1. Download the ZCST_PCAPP_LB_2_01_01.exe file into your local hard disk.
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This software pack includes the following:

* Available only with selected Creative products.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Provides compatibility between Creative Media Explorer and Microsoft® Windows Vista™ systems.

Requirements:

• Windows Vista
• Windows Media® Player 11
• USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfers)
• Creative ZEN Vision:M™

Notes:

• To install this software pack

1. Download the file into your local hard disk.
2. Close all application and Windows Explorer windows that are currently running.
3. Connect your player to your computer.
4. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This software pack includes the following:

* Available only with selected Creative products.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Provides compatibility between Creative Media Explorer and Microsoft® Windows Vista™ systems.

Requirements:

• Windows Vista
• Windows Media® Player 11
• USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfers)
• Creative ZEN Vision:M™

Notes:

• To install this software pack

1. Download the file into your local hard disk.
2. Close all application and Windows Explorer windows that are currently running.
3. Connect your player to your computer.
4. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.