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This download contains a firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Alpha gaming headset on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Increases the microphone gain for clearer voice pickup. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Alpha

Notes:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains a firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Sigma gaming headset (THX version only) on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Increases the microphone gain for clearer voice pickup. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma

Notes:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware on your ZiiO 10" tablet, and is intended for firmware version 1.00.03. It includes the Android 2.2 operating system, updated applications and widgets, and several fixes.  For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

• ZiiO 10" tablet with firmware version 1.00.03
• When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit edition

Notes:

• After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous firmware.
• If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be reset after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts) and widgets on the Home panel will also be reset. You will need to reselect the wallpaper and add the items and widgets back to the Home panel.
• You can check the firmware version by tapping Settings > About. The firmware version is displayed under Build Number. 
• Before you install this firmware:
  1. Back up the tablet contents.
  2. Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect. 
  3. Ensure that your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
  4. Use Task Manager to close all applications.

• You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it to your computer first.

To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO10_1_00_03to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO.
   The file will be stored in your ZiiO's internal memory.
2. After the download is completed, tap the ZiiO10_1_00_03to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file in the popup box.
3. Tap Install in the popup box.
4. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
5. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.

To install this firmware by downloading it to your computer first, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO10_1_00_03to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your computer.
2. Connect ZiiO to your computer using the USB cable. If the USB connected dialog box appears on the tablet, tap Mount. Otherwise, go to the Notification panel and tap USB connected > Mount.
3. Copy the ZiiO10_1_00_03to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO (either in the internal memory or an inserted memory card).
4. On your computer, safely remove your ZiiO device in Windows. Next, go to the Notification panel on your ZiiO and tap Turn off USB storage > Turn Off. Then, disconnect ZiiO from the USB port.
5. With the use of ZiiExplorer, navigate to the location where you copied the file to, and tap it.
6. Tap Install in the popup box.
7. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
8. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it. 

If you encounter any problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical Support.

For more information about your product, visit http://www.creative.com/getstarted/ziio10/faqs.asp

This download contains an improved version of the firmware on your ZiiO 10" tablet, and is intended for firmware version 1.00.08. It includes the Android 2.2 operating system, updated applications and widgets, and several fixes.  For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

• ZiiO 10" tablet with firmware version 1.00.08
• When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit edition

Notes:

• After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous firmware.
• If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be reset after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts) and widgets on the Home panel will also be reset. You will need to reselect the wallpaper and add the items and widgets back to the Home panel.
• You can check the firmware version by tapping Settings > About. The firmware version is displayed under Build Number. 
• Before you install this firmware:
  1. Back up the tablet contents.
  2. Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect. 
  3. Ensure that your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
  4. Use Task Manager to close all applications.

• You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it to your computer first.

To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO, do the following:

1. Download the Zii010_1_00_08to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO.
   The file will be stored in your ZiiO's internal memory.
2. After the download is completed, tap the Zii010_1_00_08to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file in the popup box.
3. Tap Install in the popup box.
4. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
5. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.

To install this firmware by downloading it to your computer first, do the following:

1. Download the Zii010_1_00_08to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your computer.
2. Connect ZiiO to your computer using the USB cable. If the USB connected dialog box appears on the tablet, tap Mount. Otherwise, go to the Notification panel and tap USB connected > Mount.
3. Copy the Zii010_1_00_08to2_00_07_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO (either in the internal memory or an inserted memory card).
4. On your computer, safely remove your ZiiO device in Windows. Next, go to the Notification panel on your ZiiO and tap Turn off USB storage > Turn Off. Then, disconnect ZiiO from the USB port.
5. With the use of ZiiExplorer, navigate to the location where you copied the file to, and tap it.
6. Tap Install in the popup box.
7. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
8. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it. 

If you encounter any problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical Support.

For more information about your product, visit http://www.creative.com/getstarted/ziio10/faqs.asp

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi2 player. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Enhancements:

• Fixes a bug that causes the date stamps of recorded tracks to change on the next power cycle.
• Fixes a bug that causes a long startup time when a recorded voice track is added to the ZEN X-Fi2 64GB player.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP®
• USB port
• Creative ZEN X-Fi2 player

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZEN_X-Fi2_PCFW_L22_1_23_01.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 download contains an improved version of the firmware on your ZiiO 7" tablet, and is intended for firmware versions 1.00.27 and 1.00.28. It includes the Android 2.2 operating system, updated applications and widgets, and several fixes.  For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

What's new in this release:

• Upgrades the OS from Android 2.1 (Eclair) to Android 2.2 (Froyo).
• Adds support for Text-To-Speech.
• Adds the new Recovery mode.
• Adds the new Amazon Kindle application (for US region only).
• Updates the ZiiAcademy and ZiiStore applications to the latest versions.
• In the Browser application, you can now set User Agent to Desktop or Mobile.
• Allows application data to be moved from the system storage to the device media storage if the application supports it.
• Updates the User Guide to reflect new features.
• Adds eight additional language translations (Danish, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Turkish) for the User Guide.

Requirements:

• ZiiO 7" tablet with firmware version 1.00.27 or 1.00.28
• When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit edition

Notes:

• After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous firmware.
• If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be reset after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts) and widgets on the Home panel will also be reset. You will need to reselect the wallpaper and add the items and widgets back to the Home panel.
• You can check the firmware version by tapping Settings > About. The firmware version is displayed under Build Number. 
• Before you install this firmware:
  1. Back up the tablet contents.
  2. Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect. 
  3. Ensure that your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
  4. Use Task Manager to close all applications.

• You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it to your computer first.

To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO7_1_00_27to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO.
   The file will be stored in your ZiiO's internal memory.
2. After the download is completed, tap the ZiiO7_1_00_27to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file in the popup box.
3. Tap Install in the popup box.
4. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
5. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.

To install this firmware by downloading it to your computer first, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO7_1_00_27to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your computer.
2. Connect ZiiO to your computer using the USB cable. If the USB connected dialog box appears on the tablet, tap Mount. Otherwise, go to the Notification panel and tap USB connected > Mount.
3. Copy the ZiiO7_1_00_27to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO (either in the internal memory or an inserted memory card).
4. On your computer, safely remove your ZiiO device in Windows. Next, go to the Notification panel on your ZiiO and tap Turn off USB storage > Turn Off. Then, disconnect ZiiO from the USB port.
5. With the use of ZiiExplorer, navigate to the location where you copied the file to, and tap it.
6. Tap Install in the popup box.
7. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
8. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it. 

If you encounter any problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical Support.

For more information about your product, visit http://www.creative.com/getstarted/ziio7/faqs.asp

This download contains an improved version of the firmware on your ZiiO 7" tablet, and is intended for firmware version 1.00.13. It includes the Android 2.2 operating system, updated applications and widgets, and several fixes.  For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

• ZiiO 7" tablet with firmware version 1.00.13
• When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit edition

Notes:

• After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous firmware.
• If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be reset after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts) and widgets on the Home panel will also be reset. You will need to reselect the wallpaper and add the items and widgets back to the Home panel.
• You can check the firmware version by tapping Settings > About. The firmware version is displayed under Build Number. 
• Before you install this firmware:
  1. Back up the tablet contents.
  2. Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect. 
  3. Ensure that your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
  4. Use Task Manager to close all applications.

• You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it to your computer first.

To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO7_1_00_13to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO.
   The file will be stored in your ZiiO's internal memory.
2. After the download is completed, tap the ZiiO7_1_00_13to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file in the popup box.
3. Tap Install in the popup box.
4. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
5. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.

To install this firmware by downloading it to your computer first, do the following:

1. Download the ZiiO7_1_00_13to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your computer.
2. Connect ZiiO to your computer using the USB cable. If the USB connected dialog box appears on the tablet, tap Mount. Otherwise, go to the Notification panel and tap USB connected > Mount.
3. Copy the ZiiO7_1_00_13to2_00_13_fwupd.apk file to your ZiiO (either in the internal memory or an inserted memory card).
4. On your computer, safely remove your ZiiO device in Windows. Next, go to the Notification panel on your ZiiO and tap Turn off USB storage > Turn Off. Then, disconnect ZiiO from the USB port.
5. With the use of ZiiExplorer, navigate to the location where you copied the file to, and tap it.
6. Tap Install in the popup box.
7. After the installation is completed, tap Open.
8. Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
   Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
   Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will restart. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
   Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it. 

If you encounter any problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical Support.

For more information about your product, visit http://www.creative.com/getstarted/ziio7/faqs.asp

This download is a driver providing Microsoft® Windows® support for Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ series of audio devices. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following audio devices only:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty® Professional Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic
• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro 
• Sound Blaster X-Fi

Fixes:
Resolves the following issues:

• System taking more than two minutes to shut down.
• PowerDVD® DX 8.3 (Dell® version) not working properly.
• Passthrough of Dolby®/DTS® audio to an external decoder not working with Windows Media Player 12.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2004 or later
• Sound Blaster X-Fi audio devices listed above

Notes:

• Do not install this driver for Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio.
• To install this driver
  1. Download the SBXF_PCDRV_XPVT_LB_2_18_0015.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the Creative Console Launcher application for use with your Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium HD on Microsoft® Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:
Resolves the following issues:

• Unable to display EAX preset list after switching from Game Mode to Entertainment Mode.
• Application becomes unstable when there is no Microphone effects support. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP2
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD 

Notes:

• Before installing the application, download and install the latest web driver for your audio device.
• To install the applications
  1. Download the CSL_PCAPP_LB_2_61_53.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download is a driver providing Microsoft® Windows® 7 and Windows Vista® support for Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium HD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:
Resolves the following issues:

• Aux-In is incorrectly displayed as Mic-In when using the Creative ASIO driver. 
• Microphone input is missing. when using the Creative ASIO driver.
• System takes a long time or is unable to shutdown properly while Dolby Digital® Live or DTS® Connect is enabled. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP2
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the SBRL_PCDRV_LB_3_00_1004.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.