latimesblogs.latimes.com - 1/1/2009
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Microsoft this afternoon sent out a message frustrated owners of its Zune 30 digital media player: Wait until tomorrow.
An estimated 1 million owners of the 30-gigabyte Zune woke up this morning to find their devices inoperable . They quickly dubbed it the "Z2K" problem, after the ...
zune.net - 1/1/2009
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zune.net —
Follow these steps: Disconnect your Zune from USB
and AC power sources. Because the player is frozen,...
its battery will drain—this is good. Wait until the battery is empty and the screen goes black. If the battery was fully charged, this might take a ...
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Zune 30 FAQ
zune.net - 12/31/2008
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zune.net —
Help us help you by registering your Zune
as soon as you get it. Having mechanical issues?...
Submit a repair request online. Read our quick overview of everything you can do with the Zune software, players, Marketplace, and Social. Get an additional ...
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Zune.net - Support
zuneboards.com - 1/1/2009
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Microsoft's Zune crashes are a leap year clock problem
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... [techmeme.com] Microsoft to Zune 30 owners: It's a leap-year problem. Wait until tomorrow | Technology | Los Angeles Times [latimesblogs.latimes.com] ...
Leap Year Glitch Sends 30GB Zunes To Time Out
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... the issue should be resolved on Jan. 1, 2009, and urges users to let their battery run down, then recharge the device and turn it on. An estimated 1 million units are affected, according to the LAT. ...
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