Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA manual Creative, MediaSource, Player, Organizer

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	Creative	Creative MediaSource Player is the only software you will need for music
	MediaSource	and multimedia entertainment. Unlike other media players, Creative
	Player	MediaSource Player is specially designed to access the power of NOMAD
	Player	Jukebox Zen Xtra’s hardware. With it, you can:
		Jukebox Zen Xtra’s hardware. With it, you can:
		❍	play back music and multimedia files: MP3, WAV, WMA, WMV, NVF,
			VideoCD, etc*
		❍	enhance playback of ordinary music with surround effects using EAX
		❍	vary the speed of audio playback without affecting the pitch (Time
			Scaling)*
		❍	use Smart Volume Management to play back a list of songs at a similar
			volume level even if they were originally recorded at different loudness
			levels*
		❍	switch between Creative MediaSource Organizer and Creative
			MediaSource Player with just a click of the mouse
	Creative	Managing a huge collection of audio CDs and MP3 files can be a headache.
	MediaSource	With Creative MediaSource Organizer, you can find any track easily, no
	Organizer	matter where it is stored on your hard disk or external storage devices.

*To enjoy this feature, you must have a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 audio card installed in your system.

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Contents Page User’s Guide Contents Contents Safety and Handling Instructions Getting Started Software Applications Technical Specifications Frequently Asked Questions and Error Diagrams Safety and Handling Instructions Safety and Handling Instructions Caring For Your PlayerBattery Usage Precautions Introduction Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents Before You BeginCreative MediaSourcePlayer OrganizerCreative Nomad Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader Minimum System Requirements Document Conventions Web Information Optional Player Accessories Online Registration Tour of Your Player Tour of Your Player Your Player at a GlanceUsing Scroller Scroll SelectOptions Selecting menuConfirmation box options What It Does Usage Tips Menu options and press Getting Started Inserting the battery Getting StartedPress the cover gently to snap shut as shown in Figure Charging the Battery Connecting the player to a power socket Getting StartedIcon Power Source Level IndicatorsWhat the icon means Installing Software Connecting your Player to your Computer Transferring Music Downloading from the internet Ripping from aGetting Started Playing and Managing Your Music Playing Music Playing and Managing Your MusicMusic Playback Playing all tracks in your player Repeating music Play ModesSelected Music List screen appears Shuffling music Playing a track once Normal mode Bookmarking a track To remove a bookmark Using Music Library Organizing your MusicFinding a Music Track Music Library Adding Music Tracks to the Selected Music List Playing and Managing Your Music Viewing Track Information Music Library Deleting Music Tracks from the Music Library Playing and Managing Your Music Using Selected Music List Viewing music tracks in the Selected Music ListTo collapse an album, artist or genre Viewing track information in the Selected Music List Scroll Select either Selected Music or Now PlayingRemoving music tracks from the Selected Music List To remove all audio from the Selected Music List Rearranging Selected Music List Playing and Managing Your Music Saving the Selected Music List as a playlist Playing and Managing Your Music Using EAX Enhancing Your MusicTo use EAX with your currently playing audio Customizing EQ Settings in EAX Scroll Select Setting Advanced EQPlaying and Managing Your Music Software Applications Software Applications About Creative MediaSource Nomad ExplorerUsing Creative MediaSource Ripping Audio CD TracksUsing Media Sniffer Go to Tools Settings -Media SnifferTransferring tracks Click the Show/Hide Right Panel buttonEditing audio track information Select the Edit Track Properties optionSaving the Selected Music List Creating a playlistSources window, select PC Music Library Select PC Music Library Deleting a playlistPlayer/Organizer View button Using Nomad Explorer Creating a folder Opening a folderDeleting a file or FolderChanging the name A file or folderPage Appendixes Technical Specifications Technical Specifications USB 2.0/USBSignal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation THDData Connector Playback SpeedOnscreen Diagram and Icon B Guide Onscreen Diagram and Icon Guide DiagramsDiagram Action/Meaning InformationPlayback Icons IconAction/MeaningSelected Music List Icons Play Mode Icons Navigational Icons Genre category Frequently Asked Questions and C Error Diagrams Click Start -Settings -Control Panel FAQs and TroubleshootingAutoPlay Features General How can I get accessories for my Jukebox? FAQs and Troubleshooting C-4 Do I need to defragment the player’s hard disk? Maintenance UsageCan I jog with my Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra? Should I leave my player plugged into the AC adapter? Diagram Likely Causes Suggested Action User Preferences Changing Settings Setting User PreferencesUser Preferences Profiles Profiles screen, you canContrast Language Settings Setting Sleep TimerSetting time and date Time and DateMenu Language Input LanguageAccessing Information Screen Setting Wake-To- MusicResetting your Player’s Settings To lock your player Locking and unlocking your PlayerTo unlock your