Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA manual Using Media Sniffer, Transferring tracks

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Transferring tracks

If you are using Creative MediaSource Organizer for the first time, it needs to know which folder(s) contain(s) your music files, so that the songs can be displayed in the Content window. Use the Media Sniffer to help MediaSource Organizer find your songs and list them in your PC Music Library.

Using Media Sniffer

With Creative MediaSource, you can transfer files and audio tracks to and from your player.

To transfer files from one source to another

1.If you are not already in Creative MediaSource Organizer, click the Player/Organizer View button.

2.Click the Show/Hide Right Panel button.

3.In the Sources window, select the source device.

If you are transferring files from PC Music Library to a portable hard disk, select PC Music Library as your source.

4.In the Content window, select the tracks to transfer.

CTRL-click to select multiple tracks. If you do not see any tracks, use Media Sniffer (see section below) to update the Content window.

5.In the Right Panel window, click the Source bar and select the destination.

6.Click the Destination Transfer button to transfer the selected tracks. The Now Transferring dialog box appears, showing the current transfer status.

Media Sniffer can be activated to monitor selected folders for newly added music files. It will then update your PC Music Library for you automatically.

1.Go to Tools -> Settings ->Media Sniffer.

2.Click Enable Media Sniffer. A tick mark appears in the check box.

3.Click Add Folders and then select the folder(s) in which you store all your music.

4.Click Apply and then click OK to close the settings page.

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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 ContentsOrganizer CreativeMediaSource PlayerCreative 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 ScrollerConfirmation box options Selecting menuOptions 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 BatteryWhat the icon means Power Source Level IndicatorsIcon Installing Software Connecting your Player to your Computer Transferring Music Ripping from a Downloading from the internetGetting Started Playing and Managing Your Music Music Playback Playing and Managing Your MusicPlaying Music Playing all tracks in your player Selected Music List screen appears Play ModesRepeating music 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 MediaSourceClick the Show/Hide Right Panel button Using Media SnifferGo to Tools Settings -Media Sniffer Transferring tracksSelect the Edit Track Properties option Editing audio track informationSources window, select PC Music Library Creating a playlistSaving the Selected Music List Player/Organizer View button Deleting a playlistSelect PC Music Library Creating a folder Opening a folder Using Nomad ExplorerA file or folder Deleting a file orFolder Changing the namePage Appendixes Technical Specifications USB 2.0/USB Technical SpecificationsTHD Signal to Noise Ratio Channel SeparationPlayback Speed Data ConnectorOnscreen Diagram and Icon B Guide Information Onscreen Diagram and Icon GuideDiagrams Diagram Action/MeaningIconAction/Meaning Playback IconsSelected Music List Icons Play Mode Icons Navigational Icons Genre category Frequently Asked Questions and C Error Diagrams AutoPlay FAQs and TroubleshootingClick Start -Settings -Control Panel Features General How can I get accessories for my Jukebox? FAQs and Troubleshooting C-4 Can I jog with my Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra? Maintenance UsageDo I need to defragment the player’s hard disk? Should I leave my player plugged into the AC adapter? Diagram Likely Causes Suggested Action User Preferences User Preferences Setting User PreferencesChanging Settings Profiles screen, you can ProfilesSetting Sleep Timer Contrast Language SettingsInput Language Setting time and dateTime and Date Menu LanguageSetting Wake-To- Music Accessing Information ScreenResetting your Player’s Settings To unlock your Locking and unlocking your PlayerTo lock your player