Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA manual Creating a playlist, Saving the Selected Music List

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Creating a playlist

Owing to copyright limitations, preloaded tracks in your player cannot be transferred to your computer.

Creative MediaSource allows you to create playlists from the Selected Music List or from the PC Music Library. You can create playlists by:

❍clicking the New Playlist icon

❍saving the Selected Music List

❍saving tracks from the Content window

To create a playlist

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

2.In the Sources window, select PC Music Library.

3.On the Task bar, click the New Playlist icon.

4.Type in the name of the playlist.

5.Click the OK button.

To create a playlist by saving the Selected Music List

1.When you have the tracks in the order that you like in the Selected Music List, click the Save As button.

2.Type in the name of the playlist.

3.Click the OK button.

The playlist appears in the Sources window, in PC Music Library

To create a playlist by saving tracks from the Content window

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

2.In the Content window, locate the track that you want.

3.Right-click the track, and select the Add to playlist option.

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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 ScrollerOptions Selecting menuConfirmation 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 BatteryIcon Power Source Level IndicatorsWhat 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 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 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 informationSaving the Selected Music List Creating a playlistSources window, select PC Music Library Select PC Music Library Deleting a playlistPlayer/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 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 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 To lock your player Locking and unlocking your PlayerTo unlock your