User Guide Part 1

Windows® Setup and Operation
Now that you have connected your first ZonePlayer, you are ready to install the Sonos
Desktop Controller (DCR) software which will guide you through the process of
configuring your music system and setting up access to your music files. The Desktop
Controller software is compatible with Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, or later
operating systems.
If you have digital music files stored on a computer or other device on your home
network such as network-attached storage (NAS), the computer directories or folders
that contain your music files must be shared so that the Sonos Digital Music System can
access them. During setup the Desktop Controller software will automatically enable
Windows file sharing for your computer.
For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller software on every Windows
computer in your network that contains music files. However, if you wish to access
music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Desktop
Controller software is not installed, review our FAQ Web site (http://faq.sonos.com/
sharing) for information.
The Sonos Desktop Controller Software
The Sonos Digital Music System includes Desktop Controller software which allows
you to control your Sonos Digital Music System from your desktop. It includes easy-to-
use wizards for setup and music sharing so that the music folders on your hard drive
can be shared across all ZonePlayers. Once your Sonos music system is set up, it’s as
easy as choosing a zone to play music in, making music selection(s), and pressing Play.
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