How to Fix a Creative Zen Music Player
By Amy Dombrower
Creative Zen is a music and video player that you can take with you when you are on the go. Like any portable device, it can develop functional problems. Fortunately, you can fix these problem by taking a few troubleshooting steps. Only after you have tried all the methods at home should you consider having the device replaced.
If the ZEN won't power on at all, make sure it has been charged correctly. Connect the player to a power adapter or a USB port on a computer. Look for the green charging icon in the display. It may not show up if the battery is drained. Check for a blue LED light behind the Play and Options buttons. If it is blinking on and off, that indicates the ZEN is charging. Let the player charge for six hours or more.
Reformat the player if it is freezing. This will remove files with corrupt data that are causing the player to lock up. Unplug the device from a computer and turn it off. Hold the "Play" button while powering it on. When you see the Creative logo, let go of the "Play" button. Select "Format (All)." Click "Yes." This will format the player. Select "Re-boot." Transfer your files to the player again.
If you have a corrupt display, try recharging the battery. A corrupt display could mean your screen is blank, poor contrast or missing pixels on the screen. Reset the player by inserting a pin to the reset hole on the side of the device.
Install the MP3 player Recovery Tool. This Creative download will update your player with firmware and resolve most issues. See Resources to link to the download site.
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Amy Dombrower is a journalist and freelance writer living in Chicago. She worked in the newspaper industry for three years and enjoys writing about technology, health, paper crafts and life improvement. Some of her passions are graphic design, movies, music and fitness. Dombrower earned her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.