Creative Zen Micro Controls - Oversensitive?

GeorgeBailey

Hi,
Got a zen micro for the Christmas and am having a lot of grief using the middle control. The one that's used to move up/down in menus and also to select a menu item. The problem comes when I end up selecting a menu item instead of just moving up/down the menu. This happens a lot and is getting pretty irritating at this stage.
Also, it's really hard to actually select the menu item I want as the selection moves too fast.
I've changed the sensitivity to be low but it's still just as bad.
Does anyone else have this problem? Is there any way around it? Or do I just have to get used to it?

Thanks for reading!
GB.

projectmayhem

don't have a zen micro, have a zen sleek (same firmware/control layout afaik).

if it's the same firmware go to system > player settings > touchpad > sensitivity

GeorgeBailey

Thanks for the reply. I have already actually changed the sensitivity and it's still crap!!

Besprechen

youll get used to it, treat to opposite to a lady, and use firm strokes, rather than gentle!

Tusky

Quite sensative on the zen vision:M. I like it thought. I got used to it within a day.

Crucifix

The guy who said firm strokes has it right. If you're accidently selecting things it's reading what you're doing as a tap. Place your finger firmly (no need to mash it in of course) on the centre of the pad, then just slide up or down.

TempestSabre

I've had mine about 6 months and I still don't find the touch pad that great compared to other devices. I find my fingers too dry, and sometimes I have to dampen the tip of my finger for it to work better. Great sounding player otherwise. I wouldn't buy another with the same type of control though. Nice time I'd go iPod or Cowon X5.

muckwarrior

The latest creative touchpad on the Zen Vision M is a huge improvement. Never used the Zen Sleek but i thought both the Zen Micro and Zen Touch were terrible when i tried to use them. No such problems with the Vision M though.