Mannual could you direct me to a free down load(user mannual) for creative nano plus. you guys are great thanks

Yes it does have FM and audio recording option as well
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1822518,00.asp?tab=Specs

http://support.creative.com/manuals/download.aspx?nDownloadId=8834&prodName=Creative%20Zen%20Nano%20Users%20Guide
the user guide is provided by creative at the website above for download.

The type that is related to, 1gb dap fl0018, is a ZEN Nano plus. Am I correct ?

Support for this item is on:

http://support.creative.com/downloads/?h=7

Down load and start firmwere update, when program is looking for the unit, remove battery, press and hold down the on button, attach to computer, it should start from there. It worked for me.

try downloading the MP3 player recovery tool from Creative's website (the tool contains the latest firmware update available -- 1.15.03). Plug your ZV+ into your PC, run the program and let it update the firmware. Then format, reload your music and try it.

apple has a great help database and user manuals to refresh your memory.

follow these steps:
http://193.95.171.83/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/,/?St=276,E=0000000000294979203,K=9782,Sxi=5,Kb=ww_english_add,VARSET=ws:http://us.creative.com/,Case=obj(19287)

You could try reflashing the firmware onto the player. Go to www.creative.com and look for the support section. Search under downloads for firmware for your player and download that. Follow the instructions on the website.

here is a fix if your creative zen nano plus just hang on the creative logo when you turn your player on.
download, Creative ZEN Nano Plus firmware.
you can find it at the creative website, download section.
double click the file you just dl'ed, now make sure your
zen nano player is already connected to your pc when you run the file. it may take a bit of time before your pc can detect your zen nano be patient, a window prompt will soon appear asking if you want to update your firmware with the one youve just dl'ed.
now, dont worry if the firmware is the same as the one already
installed in your zen nano, just continue with the update.
you can also check the box in which there is the option of also formatting the drive. ( note: all files in your zen nano will be lost)
after the firmware is flashed you can now play and transfer files to your zen nano plus.

Recommend you take a look at this Creative MP3 PLayers FAQ site, it has a lot of info. BTW, I have the Nano (but not Plus) and I think the reset-switch hole they refer to is next to the USB connector on mine. http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=dap&message.id=24175