10 Tips and tricks for using the Zune software (features only, no hacks or 3rd party apps unless by design)

dope just get a new update....

new updates?? Where!!

 

EDIT: Oh... found it!! Yay!... is it gonna do ne thing tho?

Okay. I have a few complaints and a few questions.


But before I start, I'd just like to say I am very VERY pleased with my new 80 GB Zune.

It's the best freakin' thing ever.

okay, so...


first my questions.

with an MP4 video, can I edit the details of the file so that it will come up in categories like "music video" or "movie" on my zune?

and if so is it the same way as the other files, or do I have to do something different?


also, my sync is suddenly not working.

I took my zune and the cable over to a friend's house so I could charge it there. He has a Mac.
I plugged it in the Mac and it charged, but then I unplugged it without "ejecting" or safely removing it.

now when I plug my Zune back in, it doesn't come up on the Zune Program.

also, it dosen't make the normal noise it's suposed to when something gets plugged it, it makes a more unhappy windows sound, as if theres something wrong with it.

could I have damaged the zune by not safely removing it from the mac?


that it all. someone please help.



okay...now the complaints.

theres not many, but they are there.

one, the repeat not working for songs is just stupid.
you need to fix that. seriously.
the whole quick list "solution" is just ridiculous.

two, editing details about videos.
you need a separate program, yadda yadda yadda.
no.
it's supposed to be about convenience, and thats not very convenient.
fix it.



and the Zune program is a little glitchy every now and then, but overall it works well.

so yeah.

I've been looking for a way to change the Video Cat. but so far no luck.. hopefully they'll get smart about that.

Also with the Zune to Comp problem the only thing i can think of is check to make sure the software is set to pop up with you plug it in...

Boots,

 

If you have a "z" song and you are in "a" just press up and it should get you there. I haven't tried the album art issue yet. (lord knows it bugs me too) I would imagine that if you go into the folder with the songs on the pc and delete the zune album art file that would get rid of it but I don't know for sure. Anybody try that yet?

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To Boots and all with Album Art issues,

 

MS has put up a help section here:

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945319?sd=zune 

There are several things to try. After my software update I will try them.

 

Edit:The first thing worked. I also made a "no album art" image for my cds that don't have any art found anywhere.(IE my dj tools cds)

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Brillliant!!!! Thanx!!! =D

Hey Guys I just Got A New Zune And dont know how to change the artist for the "Unknown Artist" file. It just lets me change the Songs Main Name, but i need to change the artist and it wont let me! If Anyone can help please email me at itsricmo@aol.com or Private Message me on here!

 

Thankyou!

 

§Ricmo§

To avoid conversion / multiple conversions

1. Resize your pictures to 320x240 .

2. Always Rip videos as WMV, Ripping as MP4, the zune software again converts to WMV before sync

for Zune 30 convert to  @ 320x240 resolution

3. Mange Music using WMP. Sync using Zune.

 

 

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My PC hates the graphic work on the software. I had to turn it off to keep it happy.

I NEED HELP!!! I have a 30GB ZUNE ive had it for a while and for the most part im very happy with it.

but there is one major problem that ive had from the start. there are certain song that keep sincing to my Zune. everytime i connect it to my computer those song sync again and again. My Zune does not zync automatically so its not that. and not all song do it. ive tryed a lot of things and nothing does it. Ive even deleted songs and they stay in my Zune EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NO LONGER IN MY COLLECTION!!!!

Also when i look at the song in my collection the songs that hare in my Zune more than 50 times dont even show up, so i cant deleat them manually!!!

i dont know what to do. i also have the albumart problem but i dont care about that. this glitch is making me hate my favorite songs because when i play my music all i hear is the same songs over and over again.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!![:'(]

 ZShashi wrote:

2. Always Rip videos as WMV, Ripping as MP4, the zune software again converts to WMV before sync

for Zune 30 convert to  @ 320x240 resolution

Just because you rip it as WMV doesn't mean it won't try to convert it.  I ripped a video as a WMV, and when I tried to sync it, I was surprised to see that it was still trying to convert it.

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 ZShashi wrote:

2. Always Rip videos as WMV, Ripping as MP4, the zune software again converts to WMV before sync

for Zune 30 convert to  @ 320x240 resolution

Just because you rip it as WMV doesn't mean it won't try to convert it.  I ripped a video as a WMV, and when I tried to sync it, I was surprised to see that it was still trying to convert it.

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Life's a b*tch, but God forbid the b*tch divorce me