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This download contains a firmware update for the USB chipset used in Creative USB gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset HS-1000 operating on Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit

Fixes:

• Resolves audio related issues when the USB headset is operated on Windows Vista® and Windows XP. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• Disconnect your USB headset from your PC/Notebook before running this firmware update application. 

Update for Windows Vista:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Install button to proceed with updating the device driver.
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  8. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  9. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  10. Click the Exit button to end.
  11. Restart system.

Update for Windows XP:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for Universal Serial Bus controllers appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. You may encounter a Found New Hardware notification. If so, select Yes, this time only and click the Next button to continue.
  8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click the Next button when Windows installs the drivers for USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  9. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for USB Device with DFU Capabilities appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  10. Click the Finish button to complete installing USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  11. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  12. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  13. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  14. Click the Exit button to end.
  15. Restart system.

This download contains a firmware update for the USB chipset used in Creative USB gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset HS-1000 operating on Windows Vista 32-bit or Windows XP 32-bit

Fixes:

• Resolves audio related issues when the USB headset is operated on Windows Vista® and Windows XP. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 32-bit or Windows XP 32-bit
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• Disconnect your USB headset from your PC/Notebook before running this firmware update application. 

Update for Windows Vista:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Install button to proceed with updating the device driver.
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  8. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  9. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  10. Click the Exit button to end.
  11. Restart system.

Update for Windows XP:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for Universal Serial Bus controllers appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. You may encounter a Found New Hardware notification. If so, select Yes, this time only and click the Next button to continue.
  8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click the Next button when Windows installs the drivers for USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  9. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for USB Device with DFU Capabilities appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  10. Click the Finish button to complete installing USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  11. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  12. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  13. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  14. Click the Exit button to end.
  15. Restart system.

Requirements:

• Windows Vista 32bit and 64bit only
• Creative Webcam Live! Ultra (VF0070)

Notes:

This driver is a non-WHQL Certified driver.

To install this software,

• Download the WCNU_0070_PCDRV_US_1_11_02.exe into your local hard disk.
• Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This starter pack is updated with the latest software and User's Guide for your Creative ZEN™ Stone player. It enables you to customize the audio format when ripping audio CDs. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

The starter pack can also be found at www.creative.com/zenstone, and it includes the following:

• Creative Media Lite (1.11.08)
  Rips CDs, transfers media files and controls your player's volume restriction level.
• User's Guide
  Provides information on using your player.

Added Features or Enhancements

• Enables you to customize the audio format when ripping audio CDs.

Requirements:

• Windows XP Service Pack 1
• USB port
• Creative ZEN Stone player

Note:

• To install this starter pack
  1. Download the ZENStone_PCApp_CLI_L4_1_11_08.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.

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.

Requirements:

• Windows Vista™, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
• Creative Live! Cam Vista IM (VF0420)

Notes:

To install this software,

• Download the LCVA_0420_PCDRV_US_1_00_03.exe into your local hard disk.
• Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® Stone Plus (with built-in Speaker) player. It increases the fast forward or fast rewind speed of an audio track when you press and hold the respective button. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Increases the fast forward or fast rewind speed of an audio track when you press and hold the respective button.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN Stone Plus (with built-in Speaker) player

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENStonePlusSpeaker_PCFW_L19_1_03_02.exe 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.
• To view the updated User's Guide, download and install the latest starter pack at www.creative.com/zenstoneplus.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your ZEN® Stone Plus (4 GB) player. It increases the fast forward or fast rewind speed of an audio track when you press and hold the respective button. For more information, read the rest of this Web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Increases the fast forward or fast rewind speed of an audio track when you press and hold the respective button.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN Stone Plus (4 GB) player

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENStonePlus4GB_PCFW_L19_1_03_02.exe 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.

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.
  

This download contains an improved version of the built-in software found on your Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam. It adds a direct uploading service to Box.net. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Adds a direct upload service to Box.net

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam

Notes:

• To install this software
  1. Download the VADO_PCAPP_LA_1_01_06.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.