Zune^TM For Dummies^®

by Brian Johnson; Duncan Mackenzie; Harvey Chute

• ISBN13: 9780470120453
• ISBN10: 0470120452
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Brian Johnson is a product manager for Microsoft. He’s the author of a number of technology books including (with Duncan) Xbox 360 For Dummies. You can find out more about Brian by visiting his blog at http://bufferoverrun.net.

Duncan Mackenzie is a software developer at Microsoft working on several Web video sites, including http://on10.net and http://channel9.msdn.com. When he isn’t working or writing, he spends most of his time with his wife and two kids, and when they are asleep he fires up the Xbox 360. At any given moment you may find him online playing Viva Piñata, Oblivion or Halo 3. He has a habit of watching TV show episodes on his Zune, including “Star Trek: Enterprise” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. You can contact Duncan through his Web site, www.duncanmackenzie.net.

Harvey Chute is owner and editor of Zunerama.com, an online resource center for Zune owners. He moderates Zunerama’s user boards, oversees the site’s technical support section, conducts photo reviews of Zune players and accessories, and writes the site’s daily Zune blog. A project manager and software developer for a national systems integration and consulting company, Harvey has authored over fifty internal technical documents, white papers, and consulting deliverables. His interests include software development, gadgets, music, photography, woodworking, running, snowboarding, and enjoying life with his wife and three daughters.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

First Steps with Your Zune

Installing the Zune Software

Handling the Zune Interface

Managing Your Zune Content

Importing the Music You Love

Getting Video onto Your Zune

Adding Pictures to Your Zune

Buying Music in Zune Marketplace

Ripping CDs with Zune

Making Your Own Videos

Podcasts

Enjoying Your Content

Using Your Zune at Home

Watching Video on the Zune

Getting Music, Video, and Pictures to Your Xbox 360

Hooking Your Zune Up in Your Car

Using Your Zune on the Road

Tapping into the Zune Community

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Zune Accessories

Ten Tips for Parents

Ten Ways to Keep Your Zune Safe

Index

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