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First time chargin Zune 30GB Brown (by 13 users)

posted by cmorais on Nov 30, 2007


I just bought one Zune 30GB Brown over amazon.com and 2 days ago when I got the device I followed the instructions regarding first time charging and after 12 hours of charging it from a USB port on the back of my computer, the device did not respond to any pressing button, the screen was all the time black with the big battery sign with a plug in its middle.
I had no idea what to do, so I returned the device to amazon e asked for another one. So, my question is: How long does it take for the device to be charged for the first time ever? And what happens so that I know it is being charged?
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12 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 02, 2008

i have the same problem..please help..

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 08, 2008

Same Problem

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 03, 2008

This is not a problem. It means that the battery is completely dead. Leave the Zune plugged into the USB with your computer on. The symbol will disappear in about 3 - 5 minutes. Then the Zune start up screen should appear.

Comment by g2181, posted on Dec 28, 2007

I just bought one Zune 30GB Brown over buy.com and 2 days ago when I got the device I followed the instructions regarding first time charging and after 12 hours of charging it from a USB port on the back of my computer, the device did not respond to any pressing button, the screen was all the time black with the big battery sign with a plug in its middle.
I had no idea what to do, so I returned the device to amazon e asked for another one. So, my question is: How long does it take for the device to be charged for the first time ever? And what happens so that I know it is being charged?
Above Same Problem I am facing, Please give me the proper solution

Comment by epesci, posted on Dec 27, 2007

Same as above.

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posted on Jan 09, 2008
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TallChick


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I had the same problem (frozen after first time trying to charge.) I found the solution on another site. I just unplugged the device and let the battery drain completely, then plugged it back in (rear usb port) and voila, it works, that simple.


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Solution #2
posted on May 03, 2008
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Guest

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I got a pink zune and every time i try to update it the device cannot be found. What should i do somebody?

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Solution #3
posted on Mar 01, 2008
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All I did to fix mine was to let the battery drain and try it again. And it worked! Kind of weird, but it works great now.

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Solution #4
posted on Feb 10, 2008
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jroyal7


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If you got to the Zune help the source of most of these problems is that some computers have problems charging the Zune on the USB ports. If you got Zune tech support they show a bunch of troubleshooting resolutions. The easiest one is just buy a wall plug charger they only cost like $10. .

Comment by jroyal7, posted on Feb 10, 2008

Read Zune's support answer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938069?sd=zune

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12 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by Predator656, posted on Dec 27, 2007

i have to same problem but on top of that my zune hardware wont read on my dell and i have windows xp, im a microsoft kind of guy and i really dont like mac but if i cant get this problem fixed il have no choice than to buy a ipod.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 26, 2007

Brand new bought for christmas, from costco.com. We plugged it in and all we saw was a black screen with a battery symbol. It would not respond to any buttons being pushed, totally frustrated. It will not charge and our brand new computer will not recognize it. The zune will also not reset.

Comment by Trickedfall, posted on Dec 26, 2007

I received a white ZUNE 30gb for Christmas - it does the same thing - will not charge and the big plug shows in the screen cannot shut down or anything - HELP! Do I return it of course - get another ZUNE or get another brand - or is this a common problem that can be fixed - what is the solution?

Comment by Maddog32, posted on Dec 26, 2007

I have the same exact problem. Mine's a 30GB white, but upon the first ever time charging it, the big battery won't go away and it won't do anything.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 20, 2007

Going thru exactly the same situation, only that i got it at Walmart

Comment by alecorahoy1, posted on Dec 03, 2007

My Zune does not charges up neither is recognized by the computer. Worse, support does not even know how to fix this and asked me to send it for repair. I just bought it and Had never used it. They tell me it wood take 3 weeks to be repaired. Can you believe this? just bought and it has to be sent for repair? If I knew this I would have never bought it.

Comment by nogah, posted on Dec 03, 2007

I am unable to delete an album from my device. It appears on the device but not in the software. I have tried all the normal ways of deletion which have always worked in the past. Any suggestions?

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