Windows 7 附带新的Windows Media Player 12 ，它的外观和感觉与(Windows Media Player 12)Windows Media Player 11非常相似，但有一些新的调整和添加。界面已有所缩减，Windows Media Player 11的选项卡式导航已被单独的“正在播放”('Now Playing')视图和右侧可折叠的选项卡式列表窗格所取代，用于播放列表、刻录和同步。(list pane)也许最重要的是Windows 任务栏(Windows taskbar)的功能，它可以让您在最小化Windows Media Player 12的情况下控制播放。(Windows Media Player 12)查看下面的手游，以简要了解其主要功能视窗媒体播放器 12(Windows Media Player 12)。
首次安装(Time Setup)Windows Media Player(Windows Media Player 12) 12
首次运行Windows Media Player 12时，系统会要求您选择一些设置。如果您计划使用Windows Media Player 12作为默认媒体播放器并且不介意将使用数据发送给Microsoft ，则可以使用“推荐设置”('Recommended settings')，但如果您想要更多控制权，请选择“自定义设置”('Custom settings')。
当您选择“自定义设置”('Custom settings')时，您将被带到“隐私选项”('Privacy Options')选项卡。“增强的播放体验”('Enhanced Playback Experience')选项可方便地检索专辑插图和其他艺术家信息(artist info)，如果您购买了音乐，您可以选择在播放文件时自动下载使用权限。
您还可以编辑Cookie(Cookies)设置（将带您进入Internet Explorer首选项）并选择不向Microsoft发送使用数据。如果您打算观看任何可耻或绝密的媒体（没关系，拥有大量节目曲调并不会让您不那么男人），您可以选择不存储音乐(Music)、图片(Pictures)、视频或播放列表(Video or Playlists)的历史记录。在点击下一步之前，如果您对密集阅读感兴趣，请点击(dense reading)“隐私声明”('Privacy Statement')选项卡。
最后，系统会要求您选择Windows Media Player 12的文件类型。我们强烈建议您手动选择文件类型，除非您计划对每个电影、音频、视频和图片文件使用(video and picture file)Windows Media Player 12（这并非不可行）。
但是，正如您从列表中看到的那样，有些文件您希望拥有更合格的程序句柄(program handle)，特别是因为编解码器偶尔会出现问题。选择要使用Windows Media Player 12打开的扩展，然后单击保存(Save)。
将文件添加到Windows Media Player 库(Windows Media Player Library)
完成设置后，您将自动进入库(Library)视图。这是您的主要指挥中心(command center)，目前只有 Windows 7 安装标配的音乐。
要让您的音乐库(music library)参与进来，请单击组织(Organize)、“管理库”('Manage Libraries')并选择音乐(Music)（或视频、图片、录制的电视(Videos, Pictures, Recorded TV)）。
下一个窗口将显示您的图书馆位置。要让Windows Media Player 12找到您的音乐，只需添加音乐所在的文件夹即可。单击“添加...”('Add…')并浏览到该文件夹。添加(Add)任意数量，然后单击OK。
接下来，再次单击“组织”，然后单击(Organize)“应用媒体信息更改”('Apply media information changes')。
在这一点上，您可能想去拿一个三明治，这取决于您的音乐收藏(music collection)有多大。当你回来时，你会看到你的图书馆，里面装满了你所有的曲子。
浏览、浏览和搜索(Browsing and Search)您的图书馆(Your Library)
您可以按艺术家(Artist)、专辑或流派(Album or Genre)浏览您的音乐库(Music Library)，并使用以下三种视图之一：图标(Icon)、平铺和详细信息(Tile and Details)。详细信息(Details)对于筛选大量库或使用搜索功能(Search feature)特别有用，但图标和平铺视图(Icon and Tile views)增加了一些视觉效果(eye candy)，尤其是在您下载了所有专辑封面的情况下。
您只需单击“查看选项”('View options')按钮即可循环浏览不同的视图，也可以从下拉菜单中选择一个。
如果您想快速浏览整个图书馆，请单击左侧的音乐，然后在(Music)搜索框中(search box)输入一个词。如果您只想按艺术家、专辑(Artist, Album)或流派(Genre)搜索，请选择适当的视图。
除了音乐和视频(music and video)之外，您还可以通过将图片和录制的电视节目添加到各自的库中来组织它们。
创建播放列表、刻录(Burning)和同步
您可以通过单击顶部的“创建播放列表”('Create playlist')按钮或将专辑、艺术家(Album, Artist)或流派(Genre)拖到左侧的播放列表图标上来创建播放列表。(Playlists)
您还可以从“创建播放列表”('Create playlist')菜单创建自动播放列表。(auto playlist)这会根据某些标准（例如播放次数(play count)、流派和评分(genre and rating)）自动构建播放列表。
对于刻录和同步(burning and syncing)，您可以使用右侧的列表侧边栏。(list sidebar)只需(Simply)单击右上角的其中一个选项卡将其拉起，然后将文件拖到侧边栏中以将它们添加到您的播放列表(play list)、刻录列表或便携式设备中。
通过单击“Burn list”并输入新标题为其命名。然后插入一张空白CD 并单击(CD and click) “开始刻录”('Start burn')。
正在播放的视图
Windows Media Player 12的一项新功能是新的“正在播放”('Now Playing')视图，该视图用于视频（但也可用于音乐）。您也可以通过单击右下角的按钮切换到(right-hand corner)“正在播放”('Now Playing')。通过单击“正在播放”('Now Playing')窗口右上角的相同按钮切换回来。
播放视频时会自动出现此视图。点击(Click)右下角的按钮进入全屏。保持鼠标静止几秒钟后，播放控件消失。
无论您是在“正在播放”('Now Playing')视图还是库(Library)视图中，您都可以通过将鼠标悬停在任务栏中的Windows Media Player 12上来控制播放。这将打开控件以及屏幕预览。
结论
这大约涵盖了Windows Media Player 12的基本功能。如您所见，使用起来非常快速和直观。凭借其搜索功能(search feature)和图书馆(Library)布局，它是 iTunes 的有力竞争者。甚至还有一个Microsoft 媒体指南(Microsoft Media Guide)，可以让您浏览流行的艺术家并收听歌曲的预览，就像您在 iTunes 商店中一样。
除了其基本功能外，Windows Media Player 12还具有通过组织录制的电视节目和访问网络库来管理整个家庭媒体的巨大潜力。请继续(Stay)关注有关这些主题的更深入的指南。
在Windows Media Player 12(Windows Media Player 12)中发现了一个很酷的功能？错过(Miss something)Windows Media Player 11中的某些内容？在评论中告诉我们。
Windows Media Player 12 - What's New & How it Works?
Windows 7 shipѕ with the new Windows Media Player 12, which looks and feels very similar to Wіndows Media Player 11, but with a few nеw tweaks and additions. The interface has been sоmewhаt parеd down and that tabbed navigatіon of Windоws Mеdia Playеr 11 has been replаced with a separate 'Now Playing' view and a collapsible, tabbed list pane on the right-hand side for playlists, burning and syncing. Perhaps most significant is the functionality with the Windows taskbar, which lets you control playback with the Windows Media Player 12 minimized. Check out the hands on tour below for a brief overview of the main features of Windows Media Player 12.
First Time Setup of Windows Media Player 12
When you first run Windows Media Player 12, you'll be asked to choose some settings. You can use the 'Recommended settings' if you plan on using Windows Media Player 12 as your default media player and don't mind sending usage data to Microsoft, but if you want a little bit more control, choose 'Custom settings'.
When you choose 'Custom settings', you'll be brought to the 'Privacy Options' tab. The 'Enhanced Playback Experience' options are handy for retrieving album artwork and other artist info, and if you have purchased music, you can choose to download the usage rights automatically when you play the file.
You can also edit the Cookies settings (will bring you to the Internet Explorer preferences) and opt out of sending usage data to Microsoft. If you plan on viewing any shameful or top secret media (It's okay, having a vast collection of show tunes doesn't make you less of a man), you can choose not to store your history for Music, Pictures, Video or Playlists. Before clicking next, click the 'Privacy Statement' tab, if you're interested in some dense reading.
Lastly, you'll be asked to choose file types for Windows Media Player 12. We highly recommend choosing the file types manually, unless you plan on using Windows Media Player 12 for every movie, audio, video and picture file (which isn't infeasible).
However, as you'll see from the list, there are some files that you'd rather have a more qualified program handle, especially since there are occasionally issues with codecs. Select the extensions you want to open with Windows Media Player 12 and click on Save.
Adding Files to Your Windows Media Player Library
After you finished with the setup, you'll automatically be brought to the Library view. This is your main command center and, for now, will only have the tunes that come standard with your Windows 7 installation.
To get your music library involved, click Organize, 'Manage Libraries' and choose Music (or Videos, Pictures, Recorded TV).
The next window will show you your library locations. For Windows Media Player 12 to find your music, simply add the folders where your music is located. Click 'Add…' and browse to the folder. Add as many as you'd like then click OK.
Next, click Organize again and click 'Apply media information changes'.
At this point, you may want to go grab a sandwich, depending on how extensive your music collection is. When you come back, you'll see your library, replete with all of your tunes.
Views, Browsing and Search Through Your Library
You can browse your Music Library by Artist, Album or Genre and use one of three views: Icon, Tile and Details. Details is particularly useful for sifting through vast libraries or using the Search feature, but the Icon and Tile views add some eye candy, especially if you have all your album covers downloaded.
You can cycle through the different views simply by clicking on the 'View options' button or you can choose one from the drop-down menu.
If you want to browse through your entire library quickly, click on Music on the left-hand side and then type in a term in the search box. If you want to search only by Artist, Album or Genre, choose the appropriate view.
In addition to music and video, you can organize pictures and recorded TV shows by adding them to the respective libraries.
Creating Playlists, Burning and Syncing
You can create playlist by clicking the 'Create playlist' button along the top or by dragging an Album, Artist or Genre onto the Playlists icon on the left.
You can also create an auto playlist from the 'Create playlist' menu. This automatically builds a playlist based on certain criteria, such as play count, genre and rating.
For burning and syncing, you can use the list sidebar on the right. Simply click on one of the tabs in the upper-right to pull it up, and then drag files into the sidebar to add them to your play list, burn list or portable device.
Give it a name by clicking 'Burn list' and typing in a new title. Then insert a blank CD and click 'Start burn'.
The Now Playing View
One new feature of Windows Media Player 12 is the new 'Now Playing' view which is used for videos (but can be used also for music). You can also switch to 'Now Playing' by clicking on the button in the bottom right-hand corner. Switch back by clicking the same button in the top-right of the 'Now Playing' window.
This view comes up automatically when playing a video. Click the button in the lower-right to go to fullscreen. The playback controls disappear after keeping the mouse still for a few seconds.
Whether you're in the 'Now Playing' view or the Library view, you can control playback simply by hovering your mouse over Windows Media Player 12 in the taskbar. This opens up the controls as well as a preview of the screen.
Conclusion
That about covers the basic functionality of Windows Media Player 12. As you can see, it is incredibly quick and intuitive to use. With its search feature and Library layout, it's a worthy contender to iTunes. There's even a Microsoft Media Guide which lets you browse popular artists and listen to previews of songs, much like you can in the iTunes store.
Beyond its basic functionality, Windows Media Player 12 has great potential for managing your entire home's media by organizing your recorded TV shows and accessing networked libraries. Stay tuned for more in-depth guides on these topics.
Discovered a cool feature in Windows Media Player 12? Miss something from Windows Media Player 11? Tell us about it in the comments.
