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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 found on your Creative ZEN® MX player. It fixes issues in Imported Music, such as repeated playback and incorrect title bar language. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixes issues Imported Music menu, such as repeated playback and incorrect title bar language.
• Ensures correct display of contact details in Organizer.
• Improves the player’s stability when using SD memory cards.

 Requirements: 

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

Note:

• Before you upgrade the firmware, back up your player's contents.
• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENMX_PCFW_L22_1_04_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.
• After installing this firmware, it is recommended that you clean up your player's memory. Note that this procedure will not delete the player's contents.
  1. Turn off your player.
  2. Press and hold the Play/Pause button.
  3. When the Creative logo appears, press and hold the Back button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
  4. Select Clean Up.
  5. When the clean up is complete, select Reboot.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® Style 300/100 player. Fixes a battery charging issue. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixes a battery charging issue.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN Style 300/100 player

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENSTYLE_PCFW_L22_1_03_04.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 the original firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi Style player. It improves video and music playback stability. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Enhancements:

• Improves video and music playback stability.

Requirements:

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

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENX-FiStyle_PCFW_L22_1_03_04.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 original firmware found on your Creative ZEN® X-Fi Style player. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Requirements:

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

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENXFIStyle_PCFW_L22_1_00_04.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 an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® Mozaic EZ player. It ensures a seamless playback when the player is locked. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Fixes:

• Enables a seamless playback when the player is locked.
• Fixed FM radio alarm bug under Japanese language.

Requirements:

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

Note:

• Before you upgrade the firmware, back up your player's contents.
• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENMozaicEZ_PCFW_L22_1_05_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 found on your Creative ZEN® player. It ensures smooth operation of your player's FM Radio. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fix:

• Ensures smooth operation of your player's FM Radio.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)
• Windows Media® Player 10 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN player

Note:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the ZEN_PCFW_L22_1_21_03.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.

• If your player fails to restart after the firmware upgrade:

  1. Turn off your player.
  2. Disconnect your player from your computer.
  3. Press and hold the Play/Pause button. Continue to hold the button while you perform steps 4 and 5. If you accidentally release the button, start the procedure again. 
  4. Gently push a straightened paper clip into the Reset hole.
  5. Slide the On/Off switch towards the USB port and hold until the display lights up. The Recovery Mode screen appears with four options: Clean Up, Format All, Reload Firmware, and Reboot.
  6. Select Reload Firmware, followed by Yes.
  7. Connect your player to your computer.
  8. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

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 an improved version of the firmware found on your ZEN® Mozaic player. It improves the battery charging process. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Fixes:

• Improves the battery charging process.
• Enhances the playback pattern for the shuffle playmode.

Requirements:

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

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENMozaic_PCFW_L22_1_06_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 found on your Creative ZEN® Stone (with built-in Speaker) player. It further improves the speed of fast forwarding long duration tracks. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

Enhancement:

• It further improves the speed of fast forwarding long duration tracks.

Requirements:

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

Note:

• To install this firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the ZENStoneSpeaker_PCFW_US_1_04_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.