# Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Microsoft Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC is software that lets you play music and videos on your Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC. For information about using Windows Media Player Mobile, see the following topics.

Overview

Playing Files

Organizing Files

Customizing the Player

Accessibility

Troubleshooting

# Overview

The following topics provide an overview of Windows Media Player Mobile and using digital media.

Overview of Windows Media Player Mobile

What's new?

Overview of the controls

Overview of the screens and menus

Overview of the Playback screen commands

Overview of the Now Playing screen commands

Overview of the Library screen commands

Switch between screens

Overview of libraries

Overview of synchronization

Overview of playlists

Overview of licenses and protected files

Overview of codecs

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Playing Files

The following topics explain how to use Windows Media Player Mobile to play music and videos on your Pocket PC. They also explain how to view details about a particular file, as well as how to rate a file that you are playing.

Play items on your device

Play an item on a network

Play a file at a specific point

Play items in a random order

Play items repeatedly

Adjust the volume

Change the equalizer preset

Rate an item

View file properties

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Organizing Files

The following topics explain how to use Windows Media Player Mobile to find and organize music and videos on your Pocket PC. They also explain how to copy audio and video files from your computer to your Pocket PC, as well as how to manage the music and video files that are queued up to play next.

Copy files to your Pocket PC

Update a library

Delete an item from a library

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Modify the Now Playing playlist

Clear the Now Playing playlist

Save the Now Playing playlist

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Customizing the Player

The following topics explain how to change the appearance and default behavior of Windows Media Player Mobile on your Pocket PC.

Change Player appearance

Scale video to fit window

Play video in full screen

Change background playback

Change how time is displayed

Change playback after a phone call

Change network connection speed

Change network protocol options

Change the startup screen

Assign hardware buttons

Overview of the default hardware button assignments

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Accessibility

The following topic explains how to find accessibility information about Microsoft products.

Accessibility for people with disabilities

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Troubleshooting

The following topic explains how to find additional information on the Web about using Windows Media Player Mobile.

Troubleshooting

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

# Overview of Windows Media Player Mobile

You can use Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on the Web.

By default, Windows Media Player Mobile can play the following types of files:

- Windows Media Audio (WMA)
- Windows Media Video (WMV)
- MP3

This includes files with the extensions .asf, .wma, .wmv, and .mp3. If the manufacturer of your Pocket PC has installed additional components, your version of Windows Media Player Mobile might be capable of playing additional file types.

In addition to Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, Windows Media Player is available on other operating environments, including Windows Mobile-based Smartphones and desktop computers running the Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

In this documentation, the version of Windows Media Player for Windows-based desktop or notebook computers is called the desktop Player and the version for Pocket PC is called the Pocket PC Player.

# See also

What's new?

Overview of the controls

Overview of the screens and menus

Copy files to your Pocket PC

Overview of codecs

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# What's new?

Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC differs from previous versions of the Pocket PC Player in a few ways:

Save Playlists. You can now save playlists that you create while using your device.

Equalizer. If your device supports it, you can now customize how the Player sounds by choosing one of several equalizer presets.

Search Library. You can now find items in your library more quickly by using the number keys or keyboard on your device to filter category lists.

Power Management. By optimizing use of available RAM, the Player now accesses storage media more efficiently than before.

General Performance. General Player performance and stability have been improved.

# Other features

Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC includes all of the features that differentiated Windows Media Player 10 Mobile from earlier versions, including:

Library. A library has been added to help you find and play audio and video files more quickly. The library lets you sort content by criteria such as artist name, album title, or genre.

Playlists. Playlist management has been improved. Any playlists that you create with the latest desktop Player (Windows Media Player 10) can be automatically copied to your Pocket PC when you synchronize.

Queue Up. This new command lets you quickly add individual files, entire albums, or all songs by an artist to the end of the current (Now Playing) playlist.

Album Art. The default skin can now show album art just like the desktop Player does. The art, if available, is automatically copied to your Pocket PC when you synchronize with the latest desktop Player.

Content Synchronization. When you synchronize with the latest desktop Player, your favorite playlists and audio and video files are automatically copied to your Pocket PC. Filling your device with your favorite content has never been easier.

New Codecs. You can now play a broader range of Windows Media files, including content that has been encoded with the Windows Media Audio 9 Professional codec, the Windows Media Audio 9 Lossless codec, and the latest version of the Windows Media Video 9 Image codec (used by Microsoft Photo Story 3).

Subscription Content. Because Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile supports Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 (DRM 10), it is now possible to rent thousands of songs from compatible online stores and play them on your device without having to buy each song first.

New Skin. The Playback screen has been updated with a fresh new look.

Ratings. You can now rate the songs and videos in your library (from one to five stars) when you play them on your device. When you synchronize with the latest desktop Player (Windows Media Player 10), your star ratings are automatically copied to your computer.

Navigation. You can now switch to the Now Playing screen from within the library. Just tap the Now Playing category to see what item is currently playing and which items are queued up to play next.

Network Streaming. Support has been added for the Fast Cache and Fast Reconnect features of Windows Media Services 9 Series. As a result, you will experience less file buffering when playing content hosted on servers running Windows Media Services 9 Series.

Video Scaling. If your device hardware supports it, the Player can now scale video to fill the entire screen more completely.

# See also

Overview of Windows Media Player Mobile

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of the controls

This control | Does this
--- | ---
| Plays a file.
| Pauses a file.
| Skips to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file.
| Skips to the next file.
| Adjusts the playback progress of a selected file.
| Increases the volume level.
| Decreases the volume level.
| Turns the sound on or off.
| Displays a video by using the entire screen (full screen).
| Displays a Web site where you can find music and videos to play.
| Indicates the rating of the current item. Tap it to change the rating.

Note

If your device hardware supports it, you can rewind and fast-forward files by pressing and holding the NAVIGATION left or right controls.

# See also

Overview of the screens and menus

Assign hardware buttons

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of the screens and menus

Windows Media Player Mobile has three primary screens:

Playback screen. The screen that displays the playback controls (such as Play, Pause, Next, Previous, and Volume), the star rating of the current file, the album art window, and the video window. You can change the appearance of this screen by choosing a different skin.

Now Playing screen. The screen that displays the Now Playing playlist. This special playlist indicates the currently playing file and any files that are queued up to play next.

Library screen. The screen that lets you quickly find your audio files, video files, and playlists. It contains categories such as My Music, My Video, My TV, and My Playlists. It also includes a link that lets you switch to the Now Playing screen.

At the bottom of each screen is a menu called Menu. The commands on this menu change depending upon which screen you are viewing.

- Overview of the Playback screen commands
- Overview of the Now Playing screen commands
- Overview of the Library screen commands

# See also

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of the Playback screen commands

When you are viewing the Playback screen, these commands appear on Menu.

This command | Does this
--- | ---
Library | Displays the Library screen so you can choose a file to play.
Play/Pause | Starts or pauses playback.
Stop | Stops playback.
Shuffle/Repeat > Shuffle | Plays the items in the Now Playing playlist in a random order.
Shuffle/Repeat > Repeat | Plays the items in the Now Playing playlist repeatedly.
Equalizer > preset name | Displays a list of equalizer presets that you can choose to customize the sound quality. Note that not all devices support this feature.
Full Screen | When a video is playing, displays it by using the entire screen.
Options | Lets you adjust various Windows Media Player Mobile options, including network, skin, and hardware button options.
Properties | Displays information about the currently playing file.
About | Displays information about Windows Media Player Mobile, such as the version number.

# See also

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of the Now Playing screen commands

When you are viewing the Now Playing screen, these commands appear on Menu.

This command | Does this
--- | ---
Library | Displays the Library screen so you can choose a file to play.
Move Up | Moves the selected item up in the playlist order.
Move Down | Moves the selected item down in the playlist order.
Remove from Playlist | Removes the selected item from the playlist.
Shuffle/Repeat > Shuffle | Plays the items in the Now Playing playlist in a random order.
Shuffle/Repeat > Repeat | Plays the items in the Now Playing playlist repeatedly.
Save Playlist | Saves the items in the Now Playling playlist as a new playlist.
Clear Now Playing | Removes all items from the Now Playing playlist.
Error Details | Displays error information about the selected item (an exclamation mark appears before the item name if error details are available).
Properties | Displays information about the selected file.

# See also

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of the Library screen commands

When you are viewing the Library screen, these commands appear on Menu.

This command | Does this
--- | ---
Queue Up | Adds the selected item to the end of the current (Now Playing) playlist.
Delete from Library | Deletes the selected item from the library.
Now Playing | Displays the Now Playing playlist.
Library > library name | Lets you switch between libraries, such as between My Device and Storage Card.
Update Library | Adds new items to the library by searching your device or storage card.
Open File | Lets you find and play files that are stored on your device or storage card but that are not in the library.
Open URL | Lets you play a file on a network, such as the Internet.
Properties | Displays information about the selected file.

# See also

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Switch between screens

To switch between the Playback screen, the Now Playing screen, and the Library screen, do the following:

To switch from | Tap
--- | ---
Playback to Library | Menu > Library
Playback to Now Playing | Now Playing
Now Playing to Library | Menu > Library
Now Playing to Playback | OK
Library to Now Playing | Now Playing
Library to Playback | OK

# See also

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of libraries

The library is a database that contains links to your audio files, video files, and playlists. As in the desktop Player, it lets you sort your content by criteria such as artist name, album title, or genre.

Unlike the desktop Player, the Pocket PC Player can have multiple libraries. Each library represents an available storage location. For example, if you store some content in the internal storage location on the device (known as random access memory or RAM), the My Device library contains links to those files.

If you also store content on removable storage cards, you will have additional libraries for each of those cards. This includes storage cards such as Secure Digital (SD), miniSD, MultiMedia Card (MMC), or CompactFlash (CF) cards.

On the Library screen, you can switch between the My Device library and any other libraries that are available to your device.

By default, Windows Media Player Mobile automatically searches the internal storage location of your device for compatible digital media files. If it finds any, they are added to the My Device library.

Similarly, when you insert a removable storage card into your device, Windows Media Player Mobile automatically searches it for content and adds it to a Storage Card library.

If the Player does not detect new files that you copy to your device, you can manually update the library by using the Update Library command.

For best results when using Windows Media Player Mobile:

- Always use the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize (copy) files to your Pocket PC. For example, do not use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files from your computer to your Pocket PC.
- When synchronizing files, always synchronize the files to a storage card that is inserted into your Pocket PC. Do not synchronize to a storage card that is inserted into a storage card reader. In addition, do not synchronize to the internal storage location (RAM) in your device.

# See also

Update a library

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of synchronization

Use the Sync feature in the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 to automatically copy your favorite audio files, video files, and playlists from your desktop Player library to your Pocket PC Player library every time you connect your Pocket PC to your computer.

When you connect your device to your computer for the first time, the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 starts the Device Setup Wizard, which helps you set up automatic or manual synchronization between the desktop Player and your device.

When you connect your device to your computer after automatic synchronization has been established, the desktop Player and the device begin synchronizing the content you selected, until all of the items are synchronized. If the desktop Player detects that your device does not have enough room to store all of the automatically synchronized content, the desktop Player and the device will synchronize content in priority order, either by default priority order or by a priority order that you select.

When you connect your device to your computer after manual synchronization has been established, you must select the content and specify the order in which it is synchronized. If the desktop Player detects that your device does not have enough room to store all of the manually synchronized content, it will display a message next to the items that it cannot synchronize to your device. You can change the synchronization order or remove items from the synchronization list, and then start synchronization manually.

For more information about synchronization, see the desktop Player Help.

# See also

Copy files to your Pocket PC

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of playlists

A playlist is a list of digital media files that play in a specified order. By using playlists, you can group audio and video files together for convenient playback.

For example, in the desktop Player, you can create a playlist of upbeat songs to listen to when you exercise, or create a playlist of soothing songs to enjoy during a long flight. When you synchronize with the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10, your favorite playlists are automatically copied to your Pocket PC.

Your playlists are available in the library (in the My Playlists category). A temporary playlist, called Now Playing, is available from the Now Playing menu. It lists the currently playing file, as well as any files that have been queued up to play next. You can create a new playlist on your device by saving the current Now Playing playlist and by giving it a new name.

# See also

Play items on your device

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Modify the Now Playing playlist

Clear the Now Playing playlist

Save the Now Playing playlist

Overview of synchronization

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of licenses and protected files

Protected files are digital media files that are secured with a license to prevent unauthorized distribution or playback.

The license specifies how you can use the file. For example, a license can specify whether you can use the desktop Player to synchronize a file to your device or how many times you can play a file on your device. The terms of the license are specified by the person or company that provided the file.

Licenses are created and managed by using a technology called digital rights management (DRM). Because Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC supports Windows Media DRM 10, you can download and play protected files that you have obtained from compatible online stores, such as MSN Music and Napster. If the license and your device permit it, you can even play subscription or rental content from some online stores.

For information about compatible online stores and devices, see the PlaysForSure Web site (http://www.playsforsure.com).

When copying a protected file from your computer to your Pocket PC:

- Always use the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize (copy) the file to your Pocket PC. For example, do not use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files from your computer to your Pocket PC.
- Always synchronize the file to a storage card that is inserted into your Pocket PC. Do not synchronize to a storage card that is inserted into a storage card reader.

Note

You can determine whether a file is protected by viewing its file properties.

# See also

Copy files to your Pocket PC

View file properties

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Overview of codecs

High-quality digital media files can require a large amount of storage space. To minimize file size, digital media files are often compressed by using software called a codec (short for compressor/decompressor). To play the file, it must be decompressed by using the same codec that compressed the file.

Windows Media Player Mobile can play files that have been compressed by using any of the following audio and video codecs. You can determine which codecs a file uses by checking its file properties (Menu > Properties).

Audio codecs

- Microsoft Windows Media Audio codec versions 1.0, 2.0, 7, 8, and 9.
- MP3

Although Windows Media Player Mobile supports all the variants of the Windows Media Audio 9 codec (including the Windows Media Audio 9 codec, Windows Media Audio 9 Professional codec, Windows Media Audio 9 Voice codec, and Windows Media Audio 9 Lossless codec), the following variants are only partially supported:

- Windows Media Audio 9 Professional codec. Multiple channels are combined into a stereo mix during playback. Depending upon the audio playback capabilities of your device, content with an audio sampling rate higher than 48 kilohertz (KHz) might be played as 48 KHz.
- Windows Media Audio 9 Lossless codec. Depending upon the audio playback capabilities of your device, content with an audio sampling rate higher than 48 kilohertz (KHz) might be played as 48 KHz.

Video codecs

- Microsoft Windows Media Video codec versions 7, 8, and 9.
- Microsoft Windows Media Video 9 Image codec versions 1.0 and 2.0.
- Microsoft MPEG-4 codec versions 2.0 and 3.0.
- ISO MPEG-4 video codec version 1.0.

Note

Windows Media Player 10.3 Mobile for Pocket PC does not support any version of the Windows Media Video Screen codec.

# See also

Overview of the screens and menus

View file properties

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Play items on your device

Use the library to find and play songs, videos, and playlists that are stored on your Pocket PC or removable storage card.

1. If you are not on the Library screen, tap Menu > Library.
2. If necessary, on the Library screen, tap the Library arrow (near the top of the screen), and then tap the library that you want to use (for example, Storage Card).
3. Tap a category (for example, My Music or My Playlists), tap and hold the item that you want to play (such as a song, album, or artist name), and then tap Play or Queue Up.

Tip

You can use the number keys or keyboard on your device to filter the list of items in certain categories, such as All Music or Artist. After you have selected a category, tap or press the key that corresponds to the letter you want to filter by.

Tap or press additional keys to narrow the list further. To expand the list, tap BACK.

Note

To play a file stored on your device but that is not in a library, on the Library screen, tap Menu > Open File. Tap and hold the item that you want to play (such as a file or a folder), and then tap Play or Queue Up.

# See also

Play an item on a network

Modify the Now Playing playlist

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Overview of codecs

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Play an item on a network

Use the Open URL command to play a song or video that is stored on the Internet or on a network server.

1. If you are not on the Library screen, tap Menu > Library.
2. Tap Menu > Open URL.
3. In the URL box, enter a network address.

   - or -

   In the History box, tap a URL that you have previously used.

Note

To play an item on a network, your device must be connected to a network. For more information about connecting your device to a network, see Pocket PC Help or the documentation that came with your device.

# See also

Play items on your device

Change network connection speed

Change network protocol options

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Play a file at a specific point

1. Play a file.
2. Tap and drag the Seek slider to the point where you want the file to play.

Note

If your device hardware supports it, you can rewind and fast-forward files by pressing and holding the NAVIGATION left or right controls.

# See also

Play items on your device

Play an item on a network

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Play items in a random order

Use the Shuffle command to play the items in the Now Playing playlist in a random order. A check mark appears next to the command name when shuffle play is turned on.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to display the Playback screen.
2. On the Playback screen, to turn on or turn off shuffle play, tap Menu > Shuffle/Repeat > Shuffle.

Tip

You can also access the Shuffle command from the menu on the Now Playing screen.

# See also

Play items repeatedly

Overview of playlists

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Play items repeatedly

Use the Repeat command to play all items in the Now Playing playlist repeatedly. A check mark appears next to the command name when repeat play is turned on.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to display the Playback screen.
2. On the Playback screen, to turn on or turn off repeat play, tap Menu > Shuffle/Repeat > Repeat.

Tip

You can also access the Repeat command from the menu on the Now Playing screen.

# See also

Play items in a random order

Overview of playlists

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Adjust the volume

- Tap Volume Up to increase the volume or tap Volume Down to decrease the volume of Windows Media Player Mobile.

Notes

- You can also use the NAVIGATION up and down controls to adjust the volume.
- To turn the sound on or off quickly, tap Mute . If your device has a hardware keypad, you can also press # to turn the sound on or off quickly.
- If your device has a dedicated volume control, you can also use it to adjust the volume. However, that control will affect all sounds on your device, not just the sounds from Windows Media Player Mobile.

# See also

Overview of the controls

Assign hardware buttons

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Change the equalizer preset

Use the Equalizer command to customize how the Player sounds. Each equalizer preset emphasizes different audio characteristics, such as bass, midrange, and treble. A check mark appears next to the preset that is turned on.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to display the Playback screen.
2. On the Playback screen, to choose an equalizer preset, tap Menu > Equalizer > preset name.

Note

Not all devices support this feature.

# See also

Overview of the controls

Assign hardware buttons

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Rate an item

You can rate an item on your device, such as a song or video, to indicate how much you like it. When you synchronize with the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10, your ratings are copied from your device to your computer.

1. Play an item.
2. On the Playback screen, tap the Star Rating to change the rating.

   A number between zero and five appears below the star icon to indicate the current rating.

Notes

- Zero stars is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest rating.
- If your device has a hardware keypad, you can also press the * key to rate an item.

# See also

Play items on your device

View file properties

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# View file properties

You can view detailed information about files (such as artist and album name, length, codecs used, protection status, storage location, and star rating).

1. On the Playback screen, Now Playing screen, or Library screen, play or tap a file.
2. Tap Menu > Properties.

Notes

- The amount of information displayed on the Properties screen may vary by file and file type.
- When you view the file properties of a song, you can use the Buy CD command to find out whether the corresponding CD is available for purchase. After you tap Buy CD, you must synchronize with the latest version of the desktop Player (Windows Media Player 10) to view the Buy CD Web page and complete the transaction. The Buy CD command is not available for all files.

# See also

Overview of codecs

Overview of licenses and protected files

Overview of synchronization

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Copy files to your Pocket PC

Use the Sync feature in the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize (copy) digital media files from your computer to your Pocket PC. Using Sync ensures that protected files and album art are copied to your device correctly.

To synchronize content to your device automatically, do the following:

1. On your computer, start Windows Media Player 10.
2. Insert a 32 MB or larger storage card into your Pocket PC, and then connect your device to your computer.

   On your computer, the Device Setup Wizard opens.

3. In the wizard, click Automatic, select the Customize the playlists that will be synchronized check box, and then select the playlists that you want to synchronize.
4. Click Finish.

   The files begin synchronizing to your device. The next time you connect your device to your computer while the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 is running, synchronization will start automatically.

For more information about the Sync feature, start the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10, and then press F1.

Notes

- Always use the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize (copy) files to your Pocket PC. For example, do not use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files from your computer to your Pocket PC.
- Always synchronize files to a storage card that is inserted into your Pocket PC. Do not synchronize to a storage card that is inserted into a storage card reader.
- The desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 is only available for computers running Windows XP. If you are not running Windows XP on your desktop computer, use the Copy to CD or Device feature of Windows Media Player 9 Series to copy your audio files and video files to your device.

  The desktop version of Windows Media Player 9 Series is not as full-featured as the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10. For example, the desktop version of Windows Media Player 9 Series does not support automatic synchronization, synchronization of playlists, synchronization of album art, or synchronization of TV shows recorded by computers running Windows XP Media Center Edition.

  For more information about the Copy to CD or Device feature, start the desktop version of Windows Media Player 9 Series, and then press F1.

- Audio files copy faster if the desktop Player is configured to automatically set the quality level for audio files copied to your Pocket PC. For more information, see the desktop Player Help.

# See also

Overview of synchronization

Overview of libraries

Overview of licenses and protected files

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Update a library

In most cases, Windows Media Player Mobile automatically updates your libraries as necessary. However, you can manually update a library to ensure that it has links to any new files that you might have recently copied to your Pocket PC or a removable storage card.

1. If you are not already on the Library screen, tap Menu > Library.
2. On the Library screen, tap Menu > Update Library.
3. Wait for the files to be added, and then tap Done.

# See also

Overview of libraries

Delete an item from a library

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

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# Delete an item from a library

1. If you are not already on the Library screen, tap Menu > Library.
2. Tap and hold an item that you want to delete (such as a song, video, or playlist), and then tap Delete from Library.

   The item is deleted from the library, but not from your device or removable storage card. If you want to also delete the file from your device or storage card, tap Yes when you are prompted.

# See also

Overview of libraries

Update a library

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Add items to the Now Playing playlist

1. If you are not on the Library screen, tap Menu > Library.
2. If necessary, on the Library screen, tap the Library arrow (near the top of the screen), and then tap the library that you want to use (for example, Storage Card).
3. Tap a category (for example, My Music or My Playlists), tap and hold the item that you want to add to Now Playing (such as a single file or an album name), and then tap Queue Up.

Tip

On the Now Playing screen, tap Add to switch to the Library screen and find items to add to the Now Playing playlist.

# See also

Modify the Now Playing playlist

Switch between screens

Overview of the screens and menus

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

Troubleshooting

# Modify the Now Playing playlist

1. If you are on the Library screen, tap the Now Playing category to display the Now Playing screen. If you are on the Playback screen, tap Now Playing to display the Now Playing screen.
2. On the Now Playing screen, do any of the following.

To | Do this
--- | ---
Move the selected item up in the playlist. | Tap Move Up .
Move the selected item down in the playlist. | Tap Move Down .
Display the Library screen so you can add items to the Now Playing playlist. | Tap Add .
Remove the selected item from the playlist. | Tap Remove .
Show the file properties of the selected item. | Tap Properties .

Notes

- Tap and hold an item in a playlist to see a list of actions you can perform.
- To quickly add a group of files to the Now Playing playlist, tap and hold an item in the library (such as an album name, artist name, or genre name), and then tap Queue Up.
- To move an item up or down in the Now Playing playlist, you can also tap and drag the item to the desired location.

# See also

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Clear the Now Playing playlist

Switch between screens

Using Windows Media Player Mobile

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# Clear the Now Playing playlist

The Now Playing playlist displays the currently playing file and any files that are queued up to play next. You can quickly remove all items from the playlist by clearing it.

1. If you are on the Library screen, tap the Now Playing category to display the Now Playing screen. If you are on the Playback screen, tap Now Playing to display the Now Playing screen.
2. On the Now Playing screen, tap Menu > Clear Now Playing.

# See also

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Modify the Now Playing playlist

Save the Now Playing playlist

Switch between screens

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Troubleshooting

# Save the Now Playing playlist

The Now Playing playlist displays the currently playing file and any files that are queued up to play next. You can give the playlist a new name and save it to your library for later playback.

1. If you are on the Library screen, tap the Now Playing category to display the Now Playing screen. If you are on the Playback screen, tap Now Playing to display the Now Playing screen.
2. On the Now Playing screen, tap Menu > Save Playlist.
3. Enter a name for the playlist.
4. Tap Done.

Note

To find the saved playlist later, tap the My Playlists category in the library.

# See also

Add items to the Now Playing playlist

Modify the Now Playing playlist

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# Change Player appearance

You can change the appearance of the Playback screen by choosing a new skin.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Skins tab.
3. To select a skin, tap Previous or Next until you find the skin that you want to use.
4. Tap Done.

Notes

- To download new skins, see the WMplugins.com site (http://www.wmplugins.com).
- After downloading a skin to your computer and unzipping it if necessary, use ActiveSync to copy the .skn and .bmp files to your device (such as to the location My Pocket PC\Program Files\Windows Media Player). To ensure that skins appear on the Skins tab, do not store skin files in the Windows folder on your device.

# See also

Switch between screens

Overview of the screens and menus

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# Scale video to fit window

You can choose whether you want video to be automatically scaled to fit the video area on the Playback screen.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Video tab.
3. Select the Scale to fit window check box.

Note

In some cases, the video might not fill the video area completely.

# See also

Play video in full screen

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# Play video in full screen

You can choose when you want video to automatically play in full screen (always, never, only when the video is larger than the video area).

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Video tab.
3. In Play video in full screen, do one of the following.

To | Do this
--- | ---
Never play video in full screen. | Tap Never.
Play only oversized video in full screen. | Tap Only when oversized.
Play all video in full screen. | Tap Always.

Notes

- Oversized video files are larger than the video area of a skin (typically, 240 x 176 pixels).
- To override the Never and Only when oversized options when playing a video, in the default skin, tap the Full Screen button , or on the Playback screen, tap Menu > Full Screen.
- If your device has a hardware keypad, you can press the 0 key to switch between full screen and normal view.

# See also

Scale video to fit window

Switch between screens

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# Change background playback

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Playback tab.
3. Do one of the following.

To | Do this
--- | ---
Pause playback while using another program. | Select the Pause playback while using another program check box.
Continue playback while using another program. | Clear the Pause playback while using another program check box.

# See also

Change playback after a phone call

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# Change how time is displayed

When you play a file, the Playback screen either shows how much time has elapsed since you started playing the file or shows how much time is remaining until the file ends.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Playback tab.
3. In the Show time as box:

To | Do this
--- | ---
Show elapsed time on the Playback screen. | Tap Elapsed.
Show remaining time on the Playback screen. | Tap Remaining.

# See also

Switch between screens

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# Change playback after a phone call

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Playback tab.
3. Do one of the following.

To | Do this
--- | ---
Resume playback after you complete a phone call. | Select the Resume playback after a phone call check box.
Prevent playback from resuming after you complete a phone call. | Clear the Resume playback after a phone call check box.

# See also

Change background playback

Switch between screens

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# Change network connection speed

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Network tab.
3. In the Internet connection speed box, tap the speed of your network connection.
4. (Optional) If you want Windows Media Player to try to improve playback by setting the connection speed automatically, also select the Detect connection speed check box.

# See also

Change network protocol options

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# Change network protocol options

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Network tab.
3. In Protocol, select the check box for each protocol you want to enable.

Notes

- Enter the port number for User Datagram Protocol (UDP), if necessary.
- You must select at least one protocol.
- We recommend that you select all protocols. However, if your network implements a firewall that prevents you from receiving streams that use the UDP or TCP protocols, you may want to clear the UDP or TCP check boxes.

# See also

Change network connection speed

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# Change the startup screen

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Library tab.
3. Do one of the following.

To | Do this
--- | ---
Show the Library screen when you start Windows Media Player Mobile. | Select the Start Player on Library screen check box.
Show the Playback screen when you start Windows Media Player Mobile. | Clear the Start Player on Library screen check box.

Notes

This option does not take effect until the Player program is stopped and restarted.

To stop Windows Media Player Mobile, tap > Settings > System > Memory. Then tap Running Programs > Windows Media > Stop.

# See also

Switch between screens

Overview of the screens and menus

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# Assign hardware buttons

To give you quick access to some Windows Media Player Mobile controls without tapping the screen, you can assign their functions to certain hardware buttons on your device.

1. If you are not on the Playback screen, tap OK to close the current screen and display the Playback screen.
2. Tap Menu > Options > Buttons tab.
3. In the list of controls, tap a control name (such as Play/Pause), tap Assign, and then press the hardware button (such as ENTER) that you want to assign to that control.

Notes

- To reset a control to its default hardware button, tap a control name, and then tap Reset.
- To assign no hardware button to a control, tap a control name, and then tap None.
- The particular hardware buttons that you can assign vary depending upon the device that you are using. Typically, you can assign any of the NAVIGATION controls (such as ENTER, up, down, left, and right) to Windows Media Player Mobile functions. If your device has number and symbol hardware keys (such as 1-9, *, and #), you might be able to assign those to Windows Media Player Mobile functions, too.
- Some hardware buttons, such as CALENDAR, CONTACTS, RECORD, CAMERA, TALK, and END, cannot be assigned to Windows Media Player Mobile functions by using the Buttons tab in Windows Media Player Mobile. However, depending upon your device, you might be able to use the Buttons setting of Windows Mobile to reassign some program buttons, such as CALENDAR or CONTACTS, to start Windows Media Player Mobile or to perform certain Windows Media Player Mobile functions (tap > Settings > Buttons).

# See also

Overview of the default hardware button assignments

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# Overview of the default hardware button assignments

By default, these hardware buttons are assigned to Windows Media Player Mobile functions. In some cases, the manufacturer of your device may have changed these button assignments.

Hardware Button | Player Function
--- | ---
ENTER | Play/Pause
NAVIGATION left | Previous
NAVIGATION right | Next
NAVIGATION up | Volume Up
NAVIGATION down | Volume Down
# | Mute
0 | Full Screen
* | Rating
NAVIGATION right (hold) | Fast Forward
NAVIGATION left (hold) | Rewind

# See also

Assign hardware buttons

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# Accessibility for people with disabilities

Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. Many accessibility features have been built into Microsoft products, including features for individuals who have difficulty typing or using a mouse, who are blind or have low vision, or who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information about the following topics, see the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/enable/):

- Accessibility in Microsoft Windows
- Adjusting Microsoft products for people with accessibility needs
- Free step-by-step tutorials
- Microsoft documentation in alternative formats
- Assistive technology for Windows
- Customer service for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing

Note that the information in this section applies to users who license Microsoft products in the United States. If you obtained this product outside the United States, your package contains a subsidiary information card that you can use to contact your subsidiary about the products and services available in your area.

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# Troubleshooting

If you encounter any difficulty while using Windows Media Player Mobile, a number of resources are available on the Web to help you troubleshoot the issue, including a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).

For more information, see the Troubleshooting Windows Media Player Mobile page at the Microsoft Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=29195).

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