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Before buying a personal audio device, learn the ins and outs of iPods, boomboxes, karaoke machines and numerous audio accessories from the audio authorities at eHow. Tired of the tiny music coming out of your ear buds? Get hi-fi sound from a new set of headphones. Want to watch digital movies on the treadmill? Learn how to put DVD flicks on a video iPod. From clock radios to Zune, personal CD players to digital voice recorders, optimize your personal audio experience with eHow’s expert assistance.

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  • How to Play a Video on the Naxa 1Gb MP4 Player

    The Naxa 1BG .mp4 player is a small personal media player that can display video, play MP3 files and FM radio. The user can also record his voice and create text documents. It's a versatile...

  • How to Set a Weather Clock

    Weather clocks receive forecasts for 152 locations in the United States. The forecast is beamed from a broadcaster, and you can check coverage for your location using their website (see below)....

  • How to Set a Radio Controlled Atomic Clock

    Radio-controlled clocks are clocks with radios in them. The radio picks up time signals from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station in Boulder, Colorado. The radio...

  • How to Reduce Ringing on a Digital Clock Signal

    Digital clocks are among the most popular of alarm clocks. Most come preset at a default volume level that is sometimes so loud that the rings of the alarm can more than wake you up in the morning...

  • How to Unfreeze a Zune

    Every portable device can encounter an error and lock up from time to time, and the Microsoft Zune audio player is no exception. In the event that your Zune freezes, however, there are several...

  • How to the Use the Zune

    Microsoft's answer to Apple's iPod, the Zune is an MP3 player available in several drive sizes and flavors (flash memory or hard drive). The Zune's controls are not difficult to learn, but there...

  • How to Restore Zune Firmware

    The Zune is a portable media player by Microsoft. It comes in a variety of colors including black, brown, pink and white. All Zunes feature Wi-Fi support that allows the user to wirelessly...

  • How to Use Creative Zen Nano Plus

    The Creative Zen Nano Plus is a small MP3 player that boasts many of the features you may be looking for on a traditional music player. Not only does the device have audio playback capabilities,...

  • How to Set a Timex Auto Set Nature Sounds Alarm Clock

    Timex nature sounds alarm clocks offer users several features that go beyond the normal alarm clock. With the nature sounds alarm clock, you can listen to soothing natural noises, including the...

  • How to Use an iPod With a Home Stereo

    The iPod has revolutionized the way people listen to music. Rather than lugging around hundreds of CDs in a bulky CD case, you can now bring literally thousands of your favorite songs with you...

  • How to See My Old Songs on My iPod

    IPods are MP3 devices used for music and video. They are programmed and sold by Apple. Every iPod comes with a USB cord to attach to a computer for music transfer, and is designed to work with...

  • How to Use an iTunes Music Card

    The popularity of iTunes and its influence on the way the general public buys music is undeniable, so it's no surprise that iTunes cards are such a popular gift idea. They give the recipient the...

  • How to reset your iPod Touch

    In this article you will learn how to (hard) reset your iPod touch if you are experiencing technical difficulty such as freezing, a white screen or slow performance. It is expected you will have...

  • How to Reset an Amano Time Clock

    If you own an Amano Time Clock, you may have noticed that the time has not updated at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). This is because the government changed the beginning and...

  • Instructions for Zune

    Often referred to as the "iPod Killer" in its pre-release stages, the Zune is Microsoft's entry into the portable mp3 player market. The Zune has many features similar to those of the iPod, but it...

  • How to Change the Graphics on Your iPod

    While Apple has made it possible to customize some of the features on your iPod without a hassle, there is no simple way to change your iPod system graphics. If you would like to customize the...

  • How to Recover a Disabled iPod

    For all their popularity, iPods are extremely fragile electronic devices. The hard drive powering the music in an iPod or quick use of the controls can cause the electronics to lock up and freeze....

  • How to Take Off the iPod Volume Lock

    Some people might listen to their iPod too loudly, which is why Apple provides users with a free software download that allows you to lock the volume to a safe level. This update is particularly...

  • How to Fix an iPod that is Frozen

    So you have an iPod and you were listening to your music when all of a sudden, something funky happened and it is frozen. Well, don't fret. Usually this problem can be easily fixed.

  • Creative Zen Instructions

    Portable media players are not limited to the big names like Apple and Microsoft. Creative's Zen MP3 player offers many of the same functions as the iPod or Zune--music player, video player, photo...

  • How to Fix A Frozen ipod Fast

    Got a frozen ipod? Don't worry. Ipods do freeze from time to time. Here's how to reset your ipod in a jiffy!

  • How to Fix a Sandisk Sansa MP3 Player

    At some point or another all electronic devices will give users problems. This is simply one of the standard events in technology. When it comes to the Sandisk Sansa MP3 Player, these problems...

  • Coby MP3 Player Instructions

    While not as well known as some of the bigger electronics companies, Coby produces a full line of MP3 players, ranging from the simplest USB stick models to more advanced models with video...

  • Sansa MP3 Player Instructions

    While it's probably better known for its memory cards, SanDisk also makes a line of MP3 players--known as Sansa. While it doesn't have the name recognition of Apple's iPod or Microsoft's Zune, the...

  • How to Download Games to iPod Touch

    The iPod Touch is more than a portable audio and video player. You can also browse the Web and play games on the device. In order to play games on your iPod Touch, you must first download and...

  • How to Turn Off an iPod Nano

    Do you want to save your iPod charge while on the go and can't figure out exactly how to turn it off? It's very easy but also requires a certain touch. Just follow these easy steps and you will...

  • How to Open a Broken iPod

    With hard drives getting smaller and smaller and the use of solid-state drives becoming more common (and less expensive), the ability to switch the hard drive in your iPod for a new one has become...

  • How To Do Midland Weather Radio Programming

    Weather radios are invaluable tools when a storm threatens your area. Whilst you can often see an approaching storm outdoors, you may be engrossed in other activities indoors and unaware of an...

  • How to Recover Deleted Songs on My iPod

    Once you delete a song on your iPod, the song may be completely removed from your iPod's hard drive, but it can still be recovered if the song is located on your computer's hard drive. The best...

  • RCA Digital Voice Recorder Instructions

    RCA manufactures one of the most popular brands of digital voice recorders. They have high-quality microphones, a large internal memory, and hook to your computer for easy archiving. They are also...

  • What Do I Do If My iPod Freezes Up?

    When using an iPod, one of the worst things that can happen is the iPod may freeze up while you are using it. If your iPod freezes up it will no longer respond to pressing buttons on the unit,...

  • How to Download Music From a PC to an iPod

    iPods are MP3 devices used for music and video. They are programmed and sold by Apple. Every iPod comes with a USB cord to attach to a computer for music transfer, and is designed to work with...

  • How to Set Up a Palm TX

    The Palm TX has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. You can use the device as an organizer, play music using Pocket Tunes, check e-mail, browse the web and sync your documents. The device has a...

  • How to restart a Zune 120GB

    Is your zune frozen or not be detected when plugged in? This guide shows you the inside information on how to restart a Zune 120GB. So get going, and you'll restart a Zune 120GB in no time!

  • Sandisk C250 Tutorial

    The SanDisk Sansa C250 is a portable MP3 player released in 2006. The C250 has 2GB of memory, capable of storing up to 1,000 songs. Transferring music and using the MP3 player is easy, and the...

  • How to Get an iPod Off of Disk Mode

    Putting an iPod into Disk Mode is one way to troubleshoot the device. However, you may not know how to get your iPod off of Disk Mode. Or the screen may read "Disk Mode Ok to Disconnect" when you...

  • How to Use Apple's Latest iPod

    Steve Jobs made a much-anticipated appearance at Apple’s “It's Only Rock and Roll” event where he (along with Phil Schiller) revealed the updated iPods. Each one in the line featuring the iPod...

  • How to Change the PSP LCD Screen

    The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is smaller than a paperback book yet is an advanced gaming machine. In addition to gaming, the device allows you to display photographs, watch video and browse...

  • How to Run Diagnostics on iPod

    Like other devices, the iPod has a troubleshooting program that can tell you what is wrong with the device if it's acting buggy or giving you an error. Running the iPod's diagnostic program will...

  • Parts of a Digital Alarm Clock

    Alarm clocks have awakened us ever since they were first patented in 1847. Today, modern alarm clocks have digital components that replace mainsprings with batteries and swap clockwork for circuit...

  • iPod Secrets & Hints

    Although the Apple iPod acts as a standard MP3 player, there are a few hidden secrets involved with the player. These secrets can be accessed via different button combinations or through the menu....

  • Tips for the Archos 705 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player

    The Archos 705 is a portable video and music player with Wi-Fi capabilities and a large 160 GB hard drive. Released in 2007, the 705 uses a 7-inch touchscreen display for easy navigation through...

  • How to Restore iPhone or iTouch

    Is your iPhone or iTouch locked up, showing errors or just freezing? Here's how to restore it using recovery mode. ***After you fix your iPod be sure to check out the link below to the top 10...

  • Sansa E270 Instructions

    The Sansa E270 is a 6GB MP3 player released by SanDisk in 2007. The E270 features compatibility with MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 music files, video conversion for playback on the device and an FM radio...

  • How to Take Screen Shots on Your ipod Touch

    Have you every wanted to take a screen shot of something on your ipod Touch? Well, you can in a few easy steps. What ever is on your screen, you can take a picture of it in about two seconds....

  • How to Use Archos 404

    The Archos 404 is a 30GB digital camcorder released in 2007. The 404 features a 3.5-inch LCD screen and the ability to play back video files and MP3 recordings. In addition, the 404 can be used to...

  • How to Save a Washed iPod

    Did you accidentally leave your iPod in your pocket and run it through the laundry cycle? Chances aren't fantastic that it'll emerge victorious, but there are some things you can do to maximize a...

  • Instructions for a Sony Discman

    The Sony Discman is a portable CD player that allows users to listen to CDs wherever they go. When it was released in 1984, the Discman gained widespread popularity and helped establish the CD as...

  • How to fix an iPod if it is "frozen"

    If your iPod becomes frozen and will not turn off, try this: Toggle the on and off button several times (three or four times, sliding it back and forth), then hold down the Menu (top) button and...

  • How to reset your MP3

    Can't seem to turn your Mp3 on? Well, there's a variety of ways to get it restarted, none of which are difficult or challenging.

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