Zune Product 
Guide
Read this guide for important safety and 
health information and the terms of the 
Limited Warranty that cover the Zune 
device that you have purchased.
This document includes important information about several 
Zune products. Refer to the sections listed below that apply to 
the features of your device.
Product Guide and other product manuals.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Zune and Zune Headphones
Zune Device
All Zune Products
Zune and Zune AC Adapter
Zune and Zune FM Transmitter/Charger
Zune Wireless Remote
Zune Headphones, Zune FM Transmitter/
Charger, and Zune Leather Case
Disposal of Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment
Warranty
Extended Warranty
Digital Rights Management
Patent Information
Troubleshooting
Customer Support  
For Customers in the United States 
For Customers in Canada
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Important Safety Information
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
Do not use near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
produce heat.
manufacturer.
Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for 
long periods of time.
when the product has been damaged in any way, such as the 
AC adapter is damaged, liquid has been spilled into the 
product, the product has been exposed to rain or other types 
of moisture, the product does not operate normally, or the 
product has been dropped.
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this product to rain or moisture.
Zune and Zune Headphones
Hearing Loss
Zune can be loud enough to permanently damage your hearing. 
To protect your hearing when using Zune:
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Keep the Volume Low
Set the volume loud enough to hear clearly in quiet 
surroundings, and no louder.
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Do not increase the volume after you start listening. 
Your ears can adapt over time so that high volume 
sounds normal, but the high volume may still damage 
your hearing.
Do not increase the volume to block out outside noise. 
The combination of outside noise and sound from your 
headphones can damage your hearing. Sealed or noise-
canceling headphones can reduce outside noise so that 
you don’t have to turn up the volume. 
If you can’t understand someone nearby speaking normally, 
turn down the volume. Sound that drowns out normal speech 
can damage your hearing. Even with sealed or noise-canceling 
headphones, you should be able to hear nearby people speak. 
Minimize Your Time Listening to Loud Sound
The more time you spend exposed to loud sound, the more 
likely you are to damage your hearing. The louder the sound, 
the less time it takes to damage hearing.
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Minimize your time listening to loud sound. At maximum 
volume, listening to music on Zune with Zune Headphones 
can permanently damage your hearing in 15 minutes. 
Even lower volumes can damage hearing if you are 
exposed for many hours.
All of the sound that you are exposed to during a day 
adds up. If you are exposed to other loud sound, it takes 
less time listening to Zune at high volumes to cause 
hearing damage. 
To safely use Zune with no time limit, keep the volume 
low enough that you can carry on a conversation with 
people nearby. 
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Replacement Headphones May Be Louder 
Other headphones may be louder than Zune Headphones, even 
if the volume control setting is the same. When you change 
headphones, always reset the volume starting from a low level. 
Be Aware of Hearing Loss Symptoms
Stop using Zune and have your hearing checked if:
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You experience any hearing loss. 
You hear ringing in your ears.
It is a good idea to have your hearing checked 
regularly by an audiologist. For more information, 
see www.zune.net/safety.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Do not use Zune Headphones or watch videos while driving, 
Always keep the volume low enough to hear people talking and 
Avoid Infections with Zune Headphones
Dirty Zune Headphones can lead to ear infections. Clean your 
headphones frequently with an antiseptic, such as isopropyl 
alcohol. If the headphones cause irritation, stop using them. 
This could be a sign of infection, or lead to infection.
Zune Device
Battery Safety
The Zune device contains a built-in battery, improper 
use of which may result in explosion. Do not heat, open, 
not leave Zune in direct sunlight for an extended period 
of time, which could cause melting or battery damage.
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Boarding Aircraft
Before boarding any aircraft or packing a Zune wireless device 
in luggage that will be checked, turn the product off. This 
like a cellular telephone, when the wireless device is turned on. 
do this, go to Settings, select Wireless, and then select Off.
Photosensitive Seizures
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure 
or patterns that may appear in videos including games, ads, 
movies, or other uses of video images. Even people who have 
no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed 
condition that can cause these “photosensitive seizures” while 
watching videos. 
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including 
lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, 
or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause 
consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. 
Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above 
symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than 
adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive 
seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: 
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View the screen from as far away as possible. 
Use a smaller screen if possible. 
Watch or play videos in a well-lit room. 
Do not watch or play videos when you are drowsy 
or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or 
epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.
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All Zune Products
WARNING!
Failure to properly set up, use, and care for this product can 
device or devices. Read this guide and keep all printed guides 
for future reference. For replacement guides or contact 
information, go to www.zune.net/support.
Do Not Attempt Repairs
Do not attempt to take apart, open, service, or modify the 
product, accessories, or power supply. Doing so could present 
the risk of electric shock or other hazard. Any evidence of 
any attempt to open and/or modify the device, including any 
peeling, puncturing, or removal of any of the labels, will void 
the Limited Warranty.
when the product has been damaged in any way, such as the 
AC adapter has been damaged, liquid has been spilled into the 
product, the product has been exposed to rain or other types of 
moisture, the product does not operate normally, or the product 
has been dropped.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 
Do Not Use Near Water
or shock, do not expose this product to rain or other types of 
moisture.
Cable and Cord Safety
Arrange all cables and cords so that people and pets are not 
likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move 
around or walk through the area. Do not allow children to play 
with cables and cords.
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