Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA manual Software Applications, About Creative MediaSource Nomad Explorer

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Software Applications

About Creative

MediaSource

and NOMAD

Explorer

Creative MediaSource, Creative NOMAD Explorer, and other useful software, are included on your installation CD (see "Installing Software" on page 2-5).

Creative MediaSorce is the best way to organize and transfer audio to and from your player. This chapter includes basic instructions on using MediaSource to rip audio CDs, transfer tracks by manual selection or with AudioSync, edit track information as well as to create and edit playlists.

Creative NOMAD Explorer helps you manage your NOMAD Jukebox's data files within Windows Explorer. This chapter includes basic instructions on using NOMAD Explorer to manage the file and folders in your player.

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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 Caring For Your Player Safety and Handling InstructionsBattery Usage Precautions Introduction Introduction Before You Begin Before You Begin Package ContentsMediaSource CreativePlayer OrganizerCreative Nomad Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader Minimum System Requirements Document Conventions Web Information Optional Player Accessories Online Registration Tour of Your Player Your Player at a Glance Tour of Your PlayerScroll Select Using ScrollerSelecting menu OptionsConfirmation box options What It Does Usage Tips Menu options and press Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the batteryPress the cover gently to snap shut as shown in Figure Connecting the player to a power socket Getting Started Charging the BatteryPower Source Level Indicators IconWhat the icon means Installing Software Connecting your Player to your Computer Transferring Music Ripping from a Downloading from the internetGetting Started Playing and Managing Your Music Playing and Managing Your Music Playing MusicMusic Playback Playing all tracks in your player Play Modes Repeating musicSelected Music List screen appears Shuffling music Playing a track once Normal mode Bookmarking a track To remove a bookmark Organizing your Music Using Music LibraryFinding 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 Viewing music tracks in the Selected Music List Using Selected Music ListTo collapse an album, artist or genre Scroll Select either Selected Music or Now Playing Viewing track information in the Selected Music ListRemoving 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 Enhancing Your Music Using EAXTo use EAX with your currently playing audio Scroll Select Setting Advanced EQ Customizing EQ Settings in EAXPlaying and Managing Your Music Software Applications About Creative MediaSource Nomad Explorer Software ApplicationsRipping Audio CD Tracks Using Creative MediaSourceGo to Tools Settings -Media Sniffer Using Media SnifferTransferring tracks Click the Show/Hide Right Panel buttonSelect the Edit Track Properties option Editing audio track informationCreating a playlist Saving the Selected Music ListSources window, select PC Music Library Deleting a playlist Select PC Music LibraryPlayer/Organizer View button Creating a folder Opening a folder Using Nomad ExplorerFolder Deleting a file orChanging the name A file or folderPage Appendixes Technical Specifications USB 2.0/USB Technical SpecificationsTHD Signal to Noise Ratio Channel SeparationPlayback Speed Data ConnectorOnscreen Diagram and Icon B Guide Diagrams Onscreen Diagram and Icon GuideDiagram Action/Meaning InformationIconAction/Meaning Playback IconsSelected Music List Icons Play Mode Icons Navigational Icons Genre category Frequently Asked Questions and C Error Diagrams FAQs and Troubleshooting Click Start -Settings -Control PanelAutoPlay Features General How can I get accessories for my Jukebox? FAQs and Troubleshooting C-4 Maintenance Usage Do I need to defragment the player’s hard disk?Can 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 Setting User Preferences Changing SettingsUser Preferences Profiles screen, you can ProfilesSetting Sleep Timer Contrast Language SettingsTime and Date Setting time and dateMenu Language Input LanguageSetting Wake-To- Music Accessing Information ScreenResetting your Player’s Settings Locking and unlocking your Player To lock your playerTo unlock your