Creative TravelSound MP3 User Manual

Introduction iiSystem Requirements• Genuine Intel® Pentium® 200 MHz (Intel Pentium II recommended for MP3 encoding) or faster processor• 64 MB RAM on

1About Creative TravelSound MP3

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-1About Creative TravelSound MP3In this chapter, you can read about your player’s exterior features and accessories.

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-2To p V i e wWith your Creative TravelSound MP3, you can augment your audio experience by using the Wide Stereo Eff

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-3Back ViewFigure 1-3: Creative TravelSound MP3 - Back View.SmartMedia Memory card slot SmartMedia Memory card Eject

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-4Bottom ViewFold Out ViewFigure 1-4: Creative TravelSound MP3 - Bottom ViewNormal/Repeat All/Random switch Figure 1-

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-5Player Controls The controls help you access many of your player’s features. The table below describes each control

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-6Player ConnectorsYour player has external connectors that are used for connecting to other devices. The table below

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-7Player LED Indicators Your player’s LED indicators show you the current mode or state. The table below explains wha

About Creative TravelSound MP3 1-8Other Parts of the PlayerPart Function NotesSMARTMEDIA MEMORY CARD SLOT❍holds the SmartMedia Memory card❍your playe

User ManualCreative TravelSound MP3Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of

2Setting Up Creative TravelSound MP3

Setting Up Creative TravelSound MP3 2-1Setting Up Creative TravelSound MP3You can power your player with batteries or AC power. This chapter shows yo

Setting Up Creative TravelSound MP3 2-2Using the Universal Power AdapterFigure 2-2 shows you how to connect the universal power adapter. You can fold

Setting Up Creative TravelSound MP3 2-3Inserting the SmartMedia Memory CardFigure 2-3 shows you how to insert the SmartMedia Memory card (available s

3Installing Creative TravelSound MP3

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-1Installing Creative TravelSound MP3This chapter tells you how to quickly install the software for Creative Tra

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-26. Connect your player’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (Figure 3-1). Place your player o

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-3Verifying Installation in Windows 98 SE/Me1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.2. On the menu t

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-45. Connect your player’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (Figure 3-1). Place your player o

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-5Verifying Installation in Windows 2000/XP1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.2. On the menu th

Contents

Installing Creative TravelSound MP3 3-65. In the Confirm File Deletion dialog box, click the OK button.6. In the dialog box that appears, click Finis

4Transferring Files

Transferring Files 4-1Transferring FilesThis chapter tells you how to transfer files between Creative TravelSound MP3 and your computer. Using Window

Transferring Files 4-2Transferring Files or Folders You can manage files or folders by using standard Windows techniques for moving files or folders.

5Using Creative TravelSound MP3

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-1Using Creative TravelSound MP3This chapter shows you how to get the most out of your Creative TravelSound MP3 and i

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-2Playback ModeYou can use the three playback modes to change how your player plays back tracks.Setting playback mode

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-3Playing recorded tracksThere are a few ways to play back recorded tracks:•Press the Play/Pause button once to play

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-4Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card If your Smart Media Memory card is corrupted, or if you have purchased an off-t

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-5In Windows Me/2000/XPPerforming a quick format1. Turn your player off.2. Connect your player to your computer.3. In

ContentsIntroductionBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iPackage

Using Creative TravelSound MP3 5-66. In Windows, click Start -> All Programs -> Creative -> TravelSound MP3 -> TravelSound MP3 Media Form

Appendixes

ATechnical Specifications

Technical Specifications A-1Technical SpecificationsPower Source 4 x AAA batteries / 5 V DC Universal Power AdapterWeight 280 g320 g with batteriesSa

BFAQs and Troubleshooting

B-1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and TroubleshootingFAQs and TroubleshootingIn this chapter, we cover common problems you might encounter or que

B-2Can I use Creative TravelSound MP3 near magnetically senstive devices like a computer monitor?Yes, the Creative TravelSound MP3 speakers are magn

B-3Problems with software installation The setup program for Creative TravelSound MP3 does not run automatically after I insert the installation CD

B-4Problems using your playerThere is no USB port available to connect my player.You can:• Unplug the USB device currently connected• Add a self-pow

B-5Files and folders cannot be deleted from the internal memory or removable memory.After deleting or transferring files and folders in Windows Expl

3 Installing Creative TravelSound MP3Installing Your Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B-6Problems in Windows XPA Hardware Installation error message appears on my Windows XP operating system when applications are being installed.At th

CNote on USB Compatibility

Note on USB Compatibility C-1Note on USB CompatibilityWhile testing Creative TravelSound MP3 on PC motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus

DAn MP3 and WMA Primer

An MP3 and WMA Primer D-1An MP3 and WMA PrimerAbout MP3 and WMA MP3 is the acronym for Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) Audio Layer 3, a type of a

An MP3 and WMA Primer D-2Making MP3s or WMAs — audio extractionThe first phase in making an MP3 or WMA file is extracting audio data from an audio CD

An MP3 and WMA Primer D-3Memory and Audio QualityThe amount of memory available and the quality of the MP3or WMA file are related. The higher the qua

EPrecautions

Precautions E-1PrecautionsPlease take note of the following precautions before operating your Creative TravelSound MP3 portable digital audio player.

Precautions E-2Battery Usage Do Not load batteries with polarities (-/+) reversed.Keep batteries away from children.Do Not force batteries into the b

USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Volume Levels . . . . . .

Precautions E-3Do Not dispose of batteries in containers with flammable material.If the inner contents of the batteries come into contact with any pa

C Note on USB CompatibilityD An MP3 and WMA PrimerAbout MP3 and WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Introduction iIntroductionCreative TravelSound™ MP3 is a digital audio player with speakers that give superb sound quality. With its titanium drivers