Zen vision m - dead

Hello,

To the support page for Zen Vision M:
http://support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?catID=213&CatName=MP3+Players&subCatID=214&subCatName=ZEN&prodID=14331&prodName=ZEN+Vision%3aM&bTopTwenty=1&VARSET=prodfaq:PRODFAQ_14331,VARSET=CategoryID:213

The device can be in totally MSC connection mode, seeing the player as a removable disk. Check the setting on the player:
See the small user guide (1.4 MB) on page 20: http://files2.europe.creative.com/manualdn/Manuals/TSD/9604/0x36469568/Zen%20Vision%20M%20User%20Guide%20English.pdf
When the amount of disk space in the removable disk mode is set to its highest capacity, there will be no memory left for the player using the Creative software program on the computer to put media on the device.

Decrease the amount of hard disk space to minimum, to recover memory for transferring media with the media software.


When the procedure above gives no result, reinstall the firmware. Have a download from the support page mentioned above (Europe).
Outside Europe: access the support page from your country for the required firmware.

When more help is needed, just post a comment.

Your battery could be worn out and need replaced. You can find a replacement battery on google and dis-assembly instructions here http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives/2006/02/how-to-disassemble-the-creative-zen-vision-m.php

had same prob to the T...found this post and it fixed it...it's the computer not the zen...once I did the two steps my zen started charging and turned on...go figure...the flashing blue light doesn't mean it is charging.
posted on Feb 25, 2009 abeales
If you have windows set to do automatic updates, you most likely had a windows update installed that caused this conflict with Win Media Player 11. No fix has been posted by Microsoft yet, so the only workaround is to Uninstall/Rollback Windows Media Player 11. Goto <Control Panel<Add/Remove Programs and remove Windows Media Player 11. Follow prompts, restart computer when prompted to. Also uninstall Windows Media Player 11 Runtime application following same procedure above.
This will roll your Windows Media Player back to version 10 or 9, whichever you had installed prior to version 11. You will need to re-configure Windows Media Player again.

Your Zen should now be recognized by WMP and Creative software. You probably need to upgrade your firmware at this point, follow the instructions on upgrading your firmware, and you should be good to go.

This is a windows problem, not a creative problem. Dont blame Creative for the screwed up hotfixes that Microsoft puts out on a regular basi

Hi there, you need to purchase the accessory which has the usb 2.0, DC in and A/V out on it. This is the accessory that allows you to plug your Zen into the TV to play the movies.

Zen Vision:M Not Responding SOLUTION! to No Charge, Device Not Connected or Recognize


If that doesn't fix it try the USB cable

Screen Doesn’t come on anymore
http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18859

If your Zen V is dead, wont respond to anything, try this, plug it in to the computer, hold the power switch in the on position, THEN trigger the reset button, worked like a charm for mine, I had thought it a lost cause."

need a new battery,warranty doe not cover this you could try an ac charger they do seem to work better. yes it could be because of the cold.

"If your Zen V is dead, wont respond to anything, try this, plug it in to the computer, hold the power switch in the on position, THEN trigger the reset button, worked like a charm for mine, I had thought it a lost cause."

Q. How to reset Zen v +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22T_gkkZjmM&feature=related

Q. Zen V is dead
"If your Zen V is dead, wont respond to anything, try this, plug it in to the computer, hold the power switch in the on position, THEN trigger the reset button, worked like a charm for mine, I had thought it a lost cause."

Q. How to reset Zen v +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22T_gkkZjmM&feature=related

also try this if above doesnt work

there seems to be a problem with the batteries for the Zen. I have just sent mine in for warranty work as it will work if you have it plugged into an AC adapter but it won't work as soon as it's unplugged even after charging all night. The USB will not charge it either. Creative has sent a replacement unit, but there is a serious problem with the battery.

Zen Vision:M Not Responding SOLUTION! to No Charge, Device Not Connected or Recognize
http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10960