Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to update the firmware of your Zune device.
Open the Zune software and follow these steps:
1. Click Options–>Sync–>devicename and then click Check for Zune Device Updates.
The Zune software searches the Internet for the latest version of the firmware. If a newer version of the Zune firmware is available, you receive the Update time dialog box. If this is the case, click Next.
Important Do not move or disconnect your Zune device until the update is completed.
2. As the update continues, you receive the Update in progress dialog box.
Note The update may take several minutes to be completed. During this time, your Zune device may restart several times. Be patient.
Update in progress (transferring)
Update in progress (waiting)
3. After the update is completed, you receive the Zune update complete dialog box. Depending how your Zune device is configured, click Next to complete the update process and continue to the next step, or click Close to complete the update process.
Update complete (completed with Next option)
If you already have the latest version of the Zune firmware installed, you receive the Update your Zune dialog box and a notice that the firmware is up to date. Click Close.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to check the firmware version on your Zune Device.
1. On the Home screen on the Zune device, select Settings, and then press the OK button in the center of the Control Pad.
2. Select About, and then press the OK button.
3. Select Zune, and then press the OK button.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to block or unblock another Zune device from sending you pictures and music.
To block a device, follow these steps:
1. On the Home screen, select Community, and then press OK.
2. Select Nearby, and then press OK.
3. Select the device that you want to block, and then press OK.
4. Press OK again to block the device.
5. Press and hold the Back button to return to the Home screen.
To unblock a device, follow these steps:
1. On the Home screen, select Community, and then press OK.
2. Select Nearby, and then press OK.
3. Select Show Blocked, and then press OK.
4. Select the device that you want to unblock, and then press OK.
5. Press OK again to unblock the device.
6. Press and hold the Back button to return to the Home screen.
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Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
There is no reset button on the Treo 680 like other Palm devices, so performing a hard reset can be tricky.
1. To hard reset the Treo 680, you must hold down the power button while removing the battery.
2. Wait a second, then reattach the battery.
3. Keep your finger on the power button until you see the “Palm Powered” screen.
4. You can then press the UP button to erase all the data and start fresh.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to turn off your Zune device.
Hold down the Back button and Down button.
The device will then shut off.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
You get an error: “The software you are installing for this hardware: Zune has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP” when trying to install your Zune.
1. Right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties, and then click Device Manager.
3. Locate Zune under Portable Devices.
4. Right-click Zune, and then click Properties.
5. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.
6. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next.
7. After the driver installation is completed, click Finish.
Other suggestions are available at Microsoft’s web site.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under iPod Tips |
Make the iPod act as a hard drive.
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click once on your iPod on the left pane.
4. Select the Settings button toward the top of the window.
5. Check the Enable disk use checkbox. Click OK on the warning about manually ejecting the iPod. Now you can select how much space on the iPod you would like to use for songs and data by dragging the meter to the desired setting.
7. Click Apply on the bottom portion of the screen.
Your iPod should now appear as a drive under My Computer. You can now copy files onto it like you would any other drive. When you are finished copying the files, you must eject the iPod.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to change your background on your Zune device.
1. Select PICTURES.
2. Select the picture you wish to be your Zune background. You can do this by either playing the slideshow and waiting for the picture, viewing by folder or viewing by date.
3. Once the picture appears, click the center of the control pad.
3. Select APPLY AS BACKGROUND.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
How to reset your Zune device if it is not responding.
Press back and up at the same time. This should reset the device. You may also need to plug it into a power source. Also make sure the hold switch on the top of your Zune device is set to “off” while you are performing these steps.
Note: If your Zune has suddenly started feezing as of 12/31/2008, please read this article.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Hardware Tips |
When you try to create a new Zune Tag, you receive the following error message:
Zune tag is invalid
This error will occur if you try to make a Zune Tag with:
1. A number at the beginning of the tag.
2. A curse word or one that is offensive.
3. The word ZUNE.
Ensure that the tag you are using does not contain any of these.
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