Op de site van Creative heeft The Milkman nieuwe firmware gevonden voor een aantal audiospelers uit de Zen-serie. De firmware heeft versienummer 2.20.05 meegekregen en is door te klikken op deze link als executable te downloaden. Naast ondersteuning van Audible Type 2-, 3- en 4-tracks hebben de ontwikkelaars ook de stand-bytijd teruggeschroefd naar vier uur. De volledige release notes van versie 2.20.05 zien er als volgt uit:
IMPORTANT:Enhancements:
- Be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Micro before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the firmware, use Windows Media® Player 10 to restore audio and/or data files to your player.
- This firmware will currently ONLY work on Windows XP or Windows XP Professional x64.
- Installation of this firmware may take up to 5 minutes, and your device may reboot a number of times during installation.
- Software updates are required if you want to use any currently installed applications like Creative MediaSource™, Zen Media Explorer, or other track management tools with your player. [Click here].
- Supports the playback of Audible Type 2, 3 and 4 tracks
Important:
- To transfer Audible audio content, you must have AudibleManager® version 4.00 or later installed
Improves battery life by reducing the Standby mode duration to 4 hours. Your player goes into Standby mode when either Sleep Timer or Idle Shutdown is enabled. Improves your player's compatibility with online music subscription services Adds Russian language support Requirements: Devices enable you to:
- Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 or 2, or Windows XP Professional x64
- Windows Media Player 10 installed on your computer
- Available USB port (version 1.1 or higher)
- For non-PlaysForSure players only: Creative Zen Micro drivers, available from the Installation CD or the Internet
- Creative Zen Micro player
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- Enjoy seamless support with any computer running Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 or Windows XP x64 - no drivers or software needed
- Drag-and-drop songs or files to your player through Windows Explorer
- Use Auto Sync and Windows Media Player 10 playlist support