Zune For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer Tech))

Let Microsoft insiders Brian Johnson and Duncan Mackenzie introduce you to Zune, the exciting new portable media player that plays both audio and video. They explain the numerous entertaining possibilities of Zune, such as transferring a music collection to your Zune, purchasing new music, connecting with friends who share similar taste in music via ZuneLive!, and hooking Zune to your Xbox 360. Additional fun features covered include watching video on Zune, subscribing to podcasts, creating content to share with others, and a preview of upcoming Zune models. Zune For Dummies 5 About the Authors 7 Dedication 9 Authors’ Acknowledgments 11 Contents at a Glance 13 Table of Contents 15 Introduction 23 About This Book 23 How to Use This Book 24 How This Book Is Organized 24 Icons Used in This Book 26 Where to Go from Here 26 Part I: Getting Started 27 Chapter 1: First Steps with Your Zune 29 Entertainment on the Go 29 Getting Your Hands on a Zune 30 Putting Your Zune through Its Paces 38 What’s Next? 47 Chapter 2: Installing the Zune Software 49 A Zune CD Overview 49 Walking through the Installation Process 50 Setting Up Your Zune Account 61 Browse the Zune Marketplace 70 Take Off and Go 71 Chapter 3: Handling the Zune Interface 73 Surely a Zune Has More than One Button! 73 Taking Care of Your Basic Settings 75 Part II: Managing Your Zune Content 87 Chapter 4: Importing the Music You Love 89 Getting a Handle on Digital Music Files 89 The Library and Synchronization 96 Setting Up to Sync 100 Using FM Radio 110 Chapter 5: Getting Video onto Your Zune 115 Finding Videos Already on Your Machine 115 Finding the Right Kinds of Files 118 Supported Video Formats 121 Converting Videos for Use on the Zune 123 Getting Movies and TV onto Your Zune 131 Finding Out More 137 Chapter 6: Adding Pictures to Your Zune 139 Pictures in Zune 139 About Syncing Pictures 148 Transferring Photos between Zunes 153 Chapter 7: Buying Music in Zune Marketplace 155 Exploring Music in Zune Marketplace 156 Making Music Purchases 166 Caring for Your Music Collection 177 Chapter 8: Ripping CDs with Zune 181 Ripping CDs 181 Getting Your Current Music into a Zune Format 190 Chapter 9: Making Your Own Videos 193 What Do You Want to Make? 194 Picking a Video Camera 198 Getting Video from Your Camera to Your PC 201 Editing Your Video 204 Sharing Your Video 209 Finding More Information 213 Chapter 10: Podcasts 215 Understanding Feeds 216 Choosing Podcast Software 217 Finding the Right Podcasts 235 Exploring the World of Podcasts on Your Own 240 Part III: Enjoying Your Content 241 Chapter 11: Using Your Zune at Home 243 Getting Your Zune Music Anywhere You Want to Be 243 Chapter 12: Watching Video on the Zune 253 Finding Videos by Using the Zune Software 253 Synchronization and Background Conversion 262 Finding Videos on Your Zune 264 Using Playback Controls and Options 266 Extending Battery Life 268 Finding More Information on Zune Video 269 Chapter 13: Getting Music, Video, and Pictures to Your Xbox 360 271 The Four-Fold Path to Getting Your Content Playing on the Xbox 360 272 Getting Your Xbox 360 onto the Network 273 Turning On Sharing in the Zune Software 275 Windows Media Player Sharing 280 Library and Digital Rights Management Issues 282 The Direct Method 284 What to Do without a Home Network 285 Finding More Information 286 Chapter 14: Hooking Your Zune Up in Your Car 287 Taking Your Zune on the Road 287 Going Places with the Zune Car Pack 294 Understanding FM Transmitters 296 Chapter 15: Using Your Zune on the Road 301 The Zune Travel Pack 301 Using Your Zune on the Road 306 Chapter 16: Tapping into the Zune Community 313 Connecting with Other Zunes 313 Joining Online Communities 328 Getting Zune Information Online 330 Getting Help for Your Zune 336 Part IV: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 17: Ten Great Zune Accessories 339 Connectors and Adapters 340 Docking Your Zune 344 Power Adapters 347 Cases 348 Headphones 350 The Accessory Packs 352 Finding Out More about the Available Accessories 353 Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Parents 355 Working with Child and Parent Accounts in Live ID 355 Reviewing Your Kid’s Media Library 364 Dealing with the Wide Open Zune 366 Sharing One Zune between Several People 367 More than One Zune in the Family 368 Keeping Safe Wirelessly 370 Zune Sharing, WiFi, and Your Media 372 Going Digital 373 Headphone Safety 374 Using iTunes and Other Software to Access Digital Media 374 Finding More Information 376 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Keep Your Zune Safe 377 The Risk of Theft 377 The Risk of Damage 382 Reducing the Impact of Losing Your Zune 384 Keeping Yourself Safe 387 Where to Go from Here 388 Index 389 Explains the possibilities of Zune, such as transferring a music collection to your Zune, purchasing new music, connecting with friends who share similar taste in music via ZuneLive. This book includes features such as watching video on Zune, subscribing to podcasts, and creating content to share with others A beginner's guide to using Microsoft's WiFi MP3 digital player explains how to use the handheld device to acquire and play back music, videos, and photographs; share content with other Zune users; and use available third party accessories. Discover how to transfer and manage your music collection; import and watch videos; create content to share; connect to FM radio, your stereo, TV, or Xbox 360; use the built-in Wi-Fi features; take advantage of Zune Marketplace