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Zune HD: Internet Browser Tips

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 30, 2009 under Zune

The Zune HD comes with its own web browser for surfing the internet when the device is connected to a wireless network. The fullscreen browser is based on Internet Explorer Mobile 6 and offers multitouch functionality. Here are some tips for using your Zune HD for surfing the web.

 

Zune HD: How To Reinstall Device Firmware Without Deleting Content

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 28, 2009 under Zune

If your Zune HD is frequently having issues or coughing up nasty errors, it may need the firmware reinstalled. By using this method, you can reinstall the firmware without deleting your current content.

 

Zune HD: How To Reset The Accelerometer

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 26, 2009 under Zune

When you use the web browser or view images, the Zune HD changes the display from portrait to landscape when the player is rotated. If the device fails to change the display orientation, the accelerometer needs to be reset. This can be done by following a few simple steps.

 

Zune HD: How To Restart The Device

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Zune

If your Zune HD locks up or fails to respond, you will need to restart your device. This should also be tried if you receive error messages about missing items or when an application fails to perform correctly.

 

Zune HD: How to Pin Media, Apps, Radio Presets and Bookmarked Favorites to Quickplay

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 25, 2009 under Zune

Tapping the background on the homescreen will bring up Quickplay. Quickplay allows you quick access to radio stations, apps, music, video, pictures and even bookmarked sites.

 

Zune HD: How to Turn the Device Off

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 24, 2009 under Green computing, Zune

Even though the Zune HD has a power button, simply pressing it will not turn the device off. To turn off your Zune HD and preserve your battery, follow these steps.

 

Zune HD: How to Locate the Device’s MAC Address

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Zune

If your wireless router uses MAC filtering, you will need to know the MAC address of your device so that it may connect to the internet.

 

Zune HD: How To Change the Background

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Zune

If you want to customize the look of your Zune HD, you can change the background to any pre-synced pictures on your Zune. To do this, follow this Tech-Recipe.