How to enter Recovery Mode on the Creative Labs Zen Vision W MP3 player.
1. Ensure the unit is detached from the computer and powered off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Move and hold the Power button to the Power On position while re-inserting the battery.
4. Hold the Power button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
You will then have the option to Clean up, Format, Reload OS / Firmware or Reboot.
The easiest way to remove duplicate songs from your iTunes library.
1. In iTunes, click View > Show Duplicates.
2. iTunes will then show all copies of audio files that are duplicates. Choose which copy you would like to delete then right-click on it and select Delete.
3. When you’re done, select View > Show All.
Note: These steps are for iTunes version 7 and above. Visit here if you need steps for older versions.
How to share your iTunes music list to other users on your network.
1. In iTunes click Edit > Preferences.
2. Click the Sharing tab.
3. Check the box to Share my library on my local network. You can also restrict music sharing to selected playlists or password protect your music by checking Require password: and typing in a password.
If you’re doing this at your office, you may want to reconsider. Music sharing can be very “chatty” over the network, and system administrators hate it. As for me, it’s worth the risk to allow my co-workers to listen to my Micheal Bolton tunes.
When you try to sync your Zune, a problem may occur where you get the following error:
Can’t use your Zune Pass with this Zune because you have three other Zune devices already using it. To update the devices for this account, click your Zune tag and select Computers and devices.
You can only sync with a total of 3 devices. One of the devices must be removed. To do so, try the following steps:
1. In the Zune software, Click Sign In, and then enter your credentials.
2. Click Settings > Computers and Devices.
3. Click Remove for the device you want to remove. Click OK when you’re done.
You should now be able to associate a new device with your Zune Pass as well as sync it.
Ever been cruising along in your Dodge Omni, listening to your iPod in your car using an FM Transmitter and then all of a sudden your tune by Green Day gets interrupted by Garth Brooks?
Radio interference can be annoying when it comes to using your iPod in the car. I learned this tip from DL.TV that has helped me a great deal with this problem. Sirius provides a Frequency Finder on their web site where you can search radio stations in your area that are safe to use Sirius Satellite Radio with. You can also use this tool for your iPod, Zune or other music player FM Transmitter.
How to deauthorize computers in iTunes.
You can only have 5 computers authorized to listen to your purchased music at a time in iTunes. Eventually, you might have to deauthorize one or more of them so that you can add another computer. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t give you a way to manage which computers to keep authorized once the computer doesn’t exist anymore. You have to deauthorize them all at once and then manually reauthorize them one by one.
Here’s how you deauthorize all of your computers in iTunes.
1. Open iTunes and enter the Music Store.
2. Click on the button in the right corner. This should have your email address on it.
3. Type in your username and password and click OK.
4. Click Deauthorize all.
5. Click Deauthorize all computers.
Now you can reauthorize the computers you wish to use one by one by selecting Store and Authorize Computer.
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.
A solution for when iTunes doesn’t play your music after upgrading to Windows Vista.
iTunes doesn’t play songs properly under Windows Vista because of the way the software is written to access the registry. You must run iTunes as an administrator.
1. Right click on your iTunes shortcut and select Properties.
2. Click on the Compatibility tab.
3. Check the Run as an Administrator box and click OK.
You can also use the iTunes Repair Tool available at Apple.com
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.
Change the name that is displayed for your Zune Device.
1. Start Zune Software, and then connect your Zune device to a computer by using the Zune Sync cable.
2. After your Zune device connects to Zune Software, click Options–>Sync, Advanced Options.
3. In the Device name text box, type the new device name. Click OK.
4. Your Zune device name is now changed in the software.
5. After you disconnect your Zune device, the new device name will appear in the Community twist on a Zune device.
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.
How to reset iPod Nano if it is not responding or frozen.
Hold down the Center button and the Menu buttons simultaneously. The screen will start to melt away. Then you will see the Apple appear on the screen. The iPod has been reset sucessfully.
Music files should still be saved, but some customized settings may be lost.
Other resources:
iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ
A quick and easy way to find MP3’s (or any other type of file on the interweb)
intitle:index.of “mp3″ +”songname” -htm -html -php -asp “last modified”
replace the songname with the name of the artist/song you are looking for.
To search for other file types, change the mp3 to xls, or doc, or mdb or whatever.
There are many places on the internet to get free music. The trick is to gain access to the music without getting hit with spyware or viruses.
Pros - Wide variety of music avaialble from many different sources.
Cons - Downloads can take long. Searches have to be performed on web pages that are often filled with many ads.
Pros - Search millions of MP3’s easily. They also offer programs and video.
Cons - Adult nature of some content. Some things you find may not be what they appear. Advertisements.
Pros - Search millions of MP3’s easily. They also offer programs and video.
Cons - Installs spyware on your computer. Adult nature of some content. Some things you find may not be what they appear. Advertisements.
Pros - Has the best selection of music and video.
Cons - Takes a long time to download files. Tries to install SaveNow, and later while it’s running causes popups. Their web site staes that it doesn’t install spyware, but this has been proven to be false.
Please note that sharing and downloading files that include copywrited works is illegal. Use these instructions at your own risk. We urge you to only use these services to trade non-copywrited works.
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