Ipod Tips And Tricks

Ipod Tips and Tricks - Ipod Troubleshooting guide

This blog provides ipod tips and tricks, Apple Ipod Troubleshooting, How to restore ipod and how to reset ipod touch. Ipod tips for neno, shuffle and many other video ipod tricks for troubleshooting.


First and biggest problem iPod won't start up.

Ipod Tips to troubleshooting ipod won't start

1) first before starting troubleshooting fully charge your i pod.

2) secondly and most common mistake is - User by mistake make i pod in hold position and so it will not work so make sure hold switch is off. And if hold switch is on then you will see lock symbol on screen. soo move hold switch to off position. If it shows hold switch is off even then toggle hold switch on and off for couple of time. If remote control plugged into it make sure that its hold switch is off as well.


3) if you can mount your ipod on your computer then restore it with latest software updater according to your model. You can find latest software on Apple website. To start ipod restore process read this post about how to Restore Ipod. I will explain this in details vary soon.

Note :- If you Restore ipod all your data like calendar, music and contact will be erased. Soo take back up before restoring.
4) if it wan’t charge or you are not able to charge it, make battery completely dry. Take out battery from i pod and put outside for 24 hours so it will dry completed and again fully charge the battery.

5) if it is 18 months old and you have used it extensively it may possible that battery is completed dead.

This Ipod Troubleshooting tricks will solve almost all problems in most off the cases or else contact technician for repairing.

Ipod Tricks - iPod doesn't mount or not appear in itunes

1)ipod will not be recognized by low power USB port so make sure to plug in usb2.0 port or fire wire port.
2) it needs all the power a fire wire port can deliver soo if it is connected with chain of fire wire devices it will not get required power and soo it will not appear in itune.

3) reset your ipod I have explained it in last post how to reset ipod.

4)If you are using mac system then restart pc while holding a shift key of keyboard this will disable start up items and if ipod respond to this treatment should be restored.

5) for first three generation i pods hold next and previous button and for mini and fourth generation play and the Select button to place the iPod in Disk Mode. If ipod mount only with this disk mode then it should be restored.

Update : many people search on google and yahoo how to transfer music from ipod to computer, pc or itunes. Here is steps for transfer music from ipod to computer and how to transfer music from ipod to itunes.

Ipod Tricks for The iPod displays a folder with an exclamation point when it starts up.
1) fully charge it it may possible that ipod is confused by some process.
2) make sure it is updated with latest version of software which is compatible. An incompatible software may cause this problem soo restore your ipod.
3) If it is formatted with some windows or mac disk utility which are incompatible .if you have done this then restore ipod with latest updater available on apple.
4) If none of this ipod tricks steps work that means your hard drive is dead try diagnosis your hard disk with diagnosis test or contact service center.

Ipod Tricks for The iPod displays a battery with an exclamation point.
1) make sure you are charging from working power source. It will not charge if it attached to sleeping computer and also USB 2.0 connection won't charge a third-generation ipod.
2) your ipod locked up then try to unlock it by resetting. For first three generation ipods simultaneously hold Menu and Play button and for forth generation and mini press Play and Select button for about 7 to 10 seconds.
4)if it does not charge even you plugged it with power receptacle for longer time then try to use another cable as damaged cable also prevent it from charging.
5 if none of these treatments work that means ipod battery is dead

Ipod tricks for The iPod displays the image of a spinning disk and magnifying glass.
1) this indicate that it performing disk scanning test this icon appear in first three generation ipod, not available in mini and fourth generation ipods. If you don’t want to perform this test reset your ipod if you like to complete the scan then plug ipod for charging as this test takes lots of power and take long time about 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

These Apple ipod tips and tricks are common for diffrent types of video ipod, ipod touch or shuffle.

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transfer music from ipodto mac computer

Transferring music from ipod to mac computer is easy if you use ipod as a regular device rather than auto sync device. I know auto sync is important feature but for few minutes disable it.
Now connect ipod to computer and open itunes.
On left side pane you will fine your ipod (name of ipod). Click on it to open.
It the right edge bottom you can find many icons. One icon looks like a tiny ipod. Click on it. This will open configuration windows.

You can see in picture. It is selected "Manually manage songs and playlists". If automatic update is selected then uncheck automatic update and select manual mange songs.
Now open main itunes windows.
Now to select all songs click on edit tab  select all
Drag them all onto the library in the left column.

Copying will take time depend upon your music library. you have a restored iTunes library. Or you can say transferring music from ipod to mac computer is done.
If you want you can go back to itunes preferences and re-enable auto sync.
Note: I have not purchased music from iTunes music store. These steps for transfer music from ipod to mac computer are not for registered music. I don’t know what happen with registered music if you do copy like this.

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transfer music from ipod without itunes

Transfer music to ipod without using itunes
It may possible that you tired of using itunes to manage your ipod. There are many other options are available to mange your ipod.


Itune is just ipod management software and itunes has its store for music.
There are many ipod manager software so you don’t need to buy stuff from itunes store and you can use other free ipod manager.
You can search on google or yahoo for free ipod manager software.

You can find many software some have free trails or are free.
But I would advice you that you first take back up of your itunes library if you have.

on your windows pc go to my computer,
Local Drive C:
Documents and Settings
(Your username)
My Documents
My Music
You'll see a folder iTunes.
Copy itunes folder.
• Paste it to safe place or on pan drive.
If your music wasn't in My Music and you don't know where it is, do this:
• Open iTunes, go to Edit and select Preferences.
• Select the Advanced tab.
• Under the General tab, you'll see "iTunes Music folder location".
• That is your path to your iTunes folder.

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transfer music from ipod to another ipod

Here are steps for how to transfer music from ipod to ipod. This will guide you how to transfer music from your old ipod to new ipod.

First you need to search the script named ipodfolderopener. This will run a series of terminal command that open up all hidden folder in the invisible music folder in your ipod’s invisible ipod control folder as a finder windows. This will open many windows on your screen so don’t worry about that.

Before executing script, you need to navigate itune’s advance preferences pane and unchecked “copy files to itunes music folder when adding to library”. Now execute the script. it will open many windows go to the foremost windows, select all music and drag and drop them into itunes. And now back to finder close the windows from which you have copied all song. Now move to next windows repeat previous step. Continue doing this for all open windows.

If you have large collection then this will take more than 30 minutes. But you need to do this only once. After that whenever you connect your ipod to computer, itune automatically find all the tracks and consider it as other tracks installed in music folder of your ipod library. You can also burn everything on cd.

Now transfer music from old ipod to new ipod.
After finishing all the steps explained above. First mount your old ipod so tht all those files appear in local itunes music folder. Now mount new ipod and sync itunes automatically. This will transfer the entire music library from your computer and old ipod. This process is slower as compare to routine sync but you need to do this only once. After sync ipod, navigate itune preferences and change it from automatic sync to manual sync.
Once you are done syncing all of the music to the new ipod, click on it in the side pane, select its preferences from the bottom of the iTunes window, and switch it from Automatic sync to Manual sync.

You have transferred music from one ipod to another ipod.

Now you are all done. Enjoy!

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transfer music from ipod to mac computer

The most common issue for ipod is to transfer music from ipod to itunes or on a mac computer.
Here are the steps for transfer music from ipod to mac computer.
Apple and itunes are designed in such a way that music transfer one way from pc to ipod. This will force ipod owner to buy registered music. If you click on mounted ipod inside your computer u will not find anything in it.

here is the way to transfer music from ipod to itunes on a mac computer.

First you need to download 3rd party software. Most common are senuti and podworks. Keep in mind itunes is just a ipod manager software.
Install above utility on your computer. This software would help you to transfer music from ipod to itunes. Here is another post that will help you to transfer music from ipod to itunes without using 3rd party software.
Open the installed software. This will allow you to copy song directly from ipod and put them on your selected location. It also allw to copy library, playlists and albums from your ipod

You can also search on internet for software according to your requirement for mac computer.
Note: You can also do some research on the internet and search for some 3rd party programs for Macs which would suit your needs.

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how to transfer music from ipod to itunes

Transfer music from ipod to itunes

Here are the steps for transfer music from ipod to itunes or computer.
Make sure your computer is installed with itunes.
Step 1
Now connect your ipod to computer via USB cable.
Computer may open itunes and ask you that you want to sync your ipod.
Click on NO.

2)
Your ipod is detected as a one of the drive may be as a G: drive on your computer. Open my computer.

3)
You need to unhide file and folder. Here are the steps for windows vista and xp.

In windows XP
Open ipod drive
Click on tools folder options
View tabs and select show hidden files and folders.
Apply ok.


In windows vista:
Open the ipod drive and click on organize
folder and search options
View show hidden files and folders.


Step4
In ipod drive you will find a folder called ipod_control. Open ipod_control folder and you will see : 1. calendars 2. contacts 3. ipod_control 4. notes 5. photos


5)
Open the ipod_control folder Then open the music folder > Copy entire folders (it should like these: F00, F01 ...) onto your computer. Paste it to somewhere on desktop. This is the music that you want to transfer from ipod to itunes or computer.

6)
Open itunes and insert desktop folder into: library Music

7)
Now sync your ipod with this computer you will not lose any of your music.

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Frozen Ipod Troubleshooting

Frozen ipod troubleshooting for ipod touch - Apple ipod nano

How to fix frozen ipod

The most common problems for ipod are
1) Apple Ipod stops responding
2) It got stuck with just showing battery logo
3) All of sudden while you play music it just hang and not responding even play pause key
4) Not waking up from sleep mode

If you are facing frozen ipod problem here are Ipod Tips for that


1) check that your ipod’s hold switch is on if your hold switch is off then ipod will not respond. In this situation turn the hold switch off and then again on. There is an orange bar below the hold switch if hold key is on orange color will not appear.

2) Check the status of your battery and charge the battery. If battery is not charged then
Ipod will not turn on. If it is at low battery then low battery screen appear for 3 second. You can charge battery with power adaptor or with USB. If you charge ipod with computer (at least charge for 20 minutes) then make sure computer not in sleep or stand by mode.

3) Ipod Reset is the another best and most common ipod tips in such situation.
You can find in details about how to reset ipod here.

4) another solution is charge ipod for about 20 to 30 minutes and when it is connected to power supply turn off hold switch and turn it back to on.

5) Now if apple logo appear on screen then connect to the computer and check through itune then you can see ipod in source and play music. If this happen then no further Ipod Troubleshooting required.
6) But if you can’t see the apple logo on screen then ipod servicing is needed.

7)sometime you may face problem that ipod not turn on don’t worry leave it for 24 hours and then again try to reset ipod. If it turn on then it may require to update the ipod software which available on apple.com

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how to unlock ipod screen

how to unlock ipod screen lock

Unlocking ipod nano, ipod shuffle, classic and ipod video without software and code.
iPod nano, Second Generation, ipod touch, and 5th gen Generation iPod (iPod with video) includes Screen Lock code of 4-digits. This code is used to unlock ipod screen lock. In this post I will guide you how to unlock ipod without screen lock code software.

About Screen Lock Security
First how to configure screen
Go to the extra manu then
Extras --> Screen Lock

Then set combination

Now set code for screen lock
You can use Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast-forward button to scroll through numbers.
1. When you get the desired number, press the Center button to confirm your choice; the second number will then be highlighted.
.when you enter the last digit, you'll be returned to the Screen Lock menu.

Now to Locking Your iPod
1. Select Extras > Screen Lock > Turn Screen Lock On.
2. iPod displays a "Please remember it!" message in the Screen Lock menu; select Lock to lock your iPod.
3. Once ipod locked, it displays an Enter Code screen. and a key icon in the upper-right corner that indicate you your iPod is locked.

Unlocking iPod
You can unlock iPod in one of two ways:
• Enter the combination code of 4 digit to unlock the iPod. If you enter wrong code combination, the digits onscreen flash red.
• Or Connect iPod to the main computer you use (computer with which iPod synced with), and open iTunes. Now disconnect the iPod from the computer, it will be unlocked.

Unlock ipod without combination code
Now if you forgot you combination code then in this case you have to restore your ipod to factory setting. Important note :-when you reset your ipod, it this will erase all data from your iPod. You need to add your song and data again.

When you need to enter your screen lock code.
When You force iPod to sleep When you wake it, the Enter Code screen appears.
How to add Screen Lock to the Main Menu
If you use Screen Lock frequently, then it’s nice to add screen lock to main manu.
Just open Settings > Main Menu, then select Screen Lock to change its status to On. Screen Lock should now appear in the main menu.

• iPod goes to sleep by itself
if ipod remain inactive for more then 2minutes , iPod will go to sleep mode automatically. When you wake it, its ask for screen code.

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how to download convert video from youtube to ipod

how to download convert video from youtube to ipod

This post about how to download or get videos from youtube to your ipod or how to convert or put videos from youtube to your ipod.
There are many useful video on youtube and you like to put youtube video on ipod .But ipod play only MP4 format and youtube play FLV format. You need to convert youtube video to mp4 format to upload it on ipod.

There are two part
Part 1 of converting youtube video to iPod mp4 forate

Step 1 go to youtube.com and Copy the URL of your video which is shown in red box it will look like this: http://youtube.com/watch ? csfdsx67
Step 2 open this website: vixydotnetslashflv_converter. It's an online FLV converter.
Step.3 Paste your youtube url name in the input box and choose “MP4 for iPod/PSP”. Then click on start button.
.Step.4 you will get download link for mp4 file which is compatible with ipod. Click the download link to download file and save it on your computer.


Part 2 Transfer files to iPod
Step.1 Connect your iPod to PC, launch iTunes
Step.2 browse the mp4 file you have downloaded, add it first to itune library. Now if you have auto sync then it update ipod and add video to ipod or if it manually manage ipod then select the mp4 file from library and drag and drop to ipod. You can rename the file if you want.

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ipod error messages

ipod error messages and troubleshooting

this is about ipod errore message and steps to troubleshoot these error. I suggest you to read basic ipod Troubleshooting. Ipod is new device and there are many unknown error messages like “ipod cannot be synced, An unknown error has occurred”, ipod 1418 error or ipod 1429 error and it make user frustrate. ipod error messages whether it's ipod mini or ipod touch or ipod shuffle this is actually communication problem Some error are vary simple and easy to rectify here is solution for

ipod Error 1415, 1417, 1418, or 1428: it also display message that
“Cannot restore or update iPod in itune 7 or later”

Where this problem occurs :-

If you are using itunes 7 and you are updating or restoring you ipod., you may got some error message saying "An unknown error has occurred" it also followed by error number 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428 or 1429. this problem are common for itune u or later with ipod.

Solution

1) try to use different usb port or first remove any other USB Device that you have connected to the computer (don’t remove usb keyboard or usb mouse ). And then try different USB Port.
2) update your itune to the latest version or download the latest version and do fresh installation.
3. Try connecting your iPod to a different USB port and restore.
4) If you are using microsoft Windows operating system, then try to update your usb driver or reinstall Windows USB drivers.

If you have ipod shuffle then you need to use ipod reset utility to restore ipod.

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how to ipod lcd replacement instuctions

for first 10 steps of ipod lcd repair

11. Lift up the LCD screen. Now careful LCD screen is connected with main mother board with ribbon cable connector with black tab.. Flip up the black tab. The LCD screen ribbon cable should unlock easily.
12. taken out the ipod LCD screen.
Now insert new LCD screen ribbon cable into the connector of main board, and lock the black tab of ribbon cable
Now remove the protective film (which is used to avoid scratch in packing of LCD screen) from the LCD screen.
15 . Slide the LCD screen back on to the main board and you you need to follow reverse steps as while you have open the ipod
16. Carefully push the main board back into the case.17. Push the battery where it was. How to replace Nano battery.
18. Reinsert the 3 screws,be sure one with the coarse thread goes in the middle, and the 2 with fine thread go near the bottom.
19. Make sure all the tiny metal tabs on the case are pushed down so they're aligned with the case surface and not sticking up.
20. Make sure hold switch is aligned with the case, then snap the iPod together.

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ipod lcd repair screen and changing

do it your self ipod lcd repair and screen replacement instuctions. here is steps for ipod nano screen repair ( back plate lcd) but this steps is common for other types like 5th generation or 5th gen.
Insuction for how to replace ipod lcd screen. Steps for ipod lcd replacement are common for almost all type of ipod ie 5th generation or ipod nano(back plate lcd).This step by step guide will walk you through a simple procedure to replace your iPod Nano 1G screen. The LCD (screen) or liquid crystal diode screen needs to be replaced for any number of reasons, the most common, a cracked lcd screen, blinking screen, dark or dead iPod screen. The good news about this particular type of broken iPod is it is a relatively simple and inexpensive matter to do this screen repairFirst read the steps carefully and when you understand everything then only try this it is vary easy to repair lcd screen.
Tools needed: 2 nylon tools (included); one screwdriver and one slot-head screwdriver or knife blade

1.first turned off your iPod and insert one nylon tools(as shown in the picture). And create space to insert another tool now insert another tool and , run it around soo it will separate back plate and upper body of ipod.
2. Remove the back plate and set aside
3. Now keep the battery aside, DO NOT cut the wires of battery
4. Unscrew the 3 small screws (2 with fine thread and 1 with coarse thread) these screw are fixed on the main circuit board. To remove one of the screws, you may need to peel back a bit of protective tape
5. Lift up the end of the main board about 1/4 inch
6. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver pull/ pry up the front of the board with care. The LCD screen is held with adhesive on the back side of the board(see the photo) and it will pull away. Be careful do not scratch the inside of the LCD screen.
7. There are 2 clips on the LCD screen which attach the bottom of the LCD screen to the main board. Unlock the clips away from the main board.
8.Now Slide the LCD screen towards the top of the iPod.
9. carefully keep all the open ipod parts together!
10. Lift up upper body plate as shown.
	Continue step 11 for how to ipod lcd replacement instructions

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Howto replace install iPod Nano battery yourself

How to replace your iPod Nano battery yourself.
ipod battery replacement how to install and replace ipod battery for ipod nano. step by step guide to change or removal of battery to solve battery problems. proceduce for battery replace is simmilary for diffrent type of ipod like ipod mini ,name or shuffle 2.
Requirement for battery replacement:
2 nylon tools. Never use metal tools they will damage your ipod case. Before doing this first read this post carefully and study the photos and then start opening ipod when you have enough confidence.

1. first power off your iPod
2. Hold the iPod flat, with its face up, and insert the blade of the round-handled tool (green tool as shown in the figure)between the metal back and the acrylic lip of the iPod, a few centimeters from the top right side of the iPod, this will create space to insert another tool
3. now Insert the other tool and rotate it as inserted round the edge of the iPod so this will separate metal back and upper body. NOTE: iPod may not separate easily. Keep trying
4. flip the iPod over so the metal back is face up. 5. remove the back cover. 6. Now battery is connected by 3 wire which are soldered to the ipod. Cut the wires(by knife or scissors) connecting the old battery to the iPod. Make the cut closer to the battery. 7. and remove the old battery
NOTE: now you need to connect new battery with ipod. That means you need to connect three wires (most probably color of white, orange and black color wire) of new battery with three wire to ipod. You need to strip off the wire use stripper and be careful do not cut the cable. For newbie – you strip some wire and twist them together. I feel that for most people, the stripping-and-twisting method is less risky than using a soldering iron. While twisting the cable just match the same colour of cable and twist them. Put a bit of ordinary scotch tape around each pair as shown in the picture. Also make sure all exposed wire is covered with scotch tape. While other way of connecting three cable is soldering. If you have the right tools and is comfortable soldering very small electronic parts. You can try soldering.
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see inside of ipod
11. Lay the wires flat on the main board, make sure none exposed parts of the wires are not touching the main board. 12. Align hold switch of the ipod with the case, then snap the iPod together.
13. Now fully charge your new battery before using it. Turn on your iPod. You have replaced your battery do it yourselft ipod repair.

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how to Transfer Music from Ipod to Computer

download transfer music ipod to computer pc itunes

Easy free way for how to tranfer music songs from ipod to your computer or itunes. Best post for how to get songs from ipod to pc. this method is same for all type of ipod whether it is ipod nano, touch or shuffle to copy music. This post help to transfer music from ipod to pc or iture.But if you want to download songs to ipod here is the way how to Download Music to Ipod.

As a new to ipod there are lot of question and problem about how to transfer music from ipod to computer and itune. For this you need to understand how ipod store music and this will help you to take back up of your music library if your computer get crashed.

1. First connect your ipod to computer and avoid itune autosync.
2. to avoid auto-sync, press shift and ctrl key of your keyboard when you are connecting your ipod to computer.
3. Hold shift and ctrl keys and open itunes (normally itune will open automatically when you connect ipod).
Don't let go of Shift+Ctrl.
• Wait until the iPod shows in the Source list under itune devices (it take sometime to show ipod in device of itune while, but don't let go of Shift+Ctrl)
Note: itune ark one pop up message to choose an existing library or to create a new one. Click on Create a new one so that it can just open.
Once it shows up, close iTunes.



Now you can find ipod into my computer as a Removable Disk usually drive E:, F: or G:). As ipod is shown as a drive to your computer. It may possible that some folder are hidden into ipod so you need to unhide them by following steps.

Go to tools > folder option then click on view tab > choose show hidden files and folders and click ok.

2. Now find your songs on ipod and copy them to some folder on your computer hard disk.


•Look in the iPod drive, and open a folder called iPod_Control

• There is one music folder. Insider music folder many folder file named as fOO, FO1 so on. Tip:- To check the original name of the song and file just mouse over it.


o If you want all the data from ipod then copy whole music folder and If you want only some files then select those individual files and copy them.

Note: All the hidden files that are on your iPod are playable on iTunes once you transfer them to your computer's iTunes.
• The files copied have unintelligible four-letter file names. To reveal the names of the songs and other data tags, add the files to the Windows Media Player or iTunes libraries or switch to “Tiles” view in Windows Explorer. Rename the file if necessary.
The transferred music will be playable without any restrictions if the songs are ripped from CDs. If the songs or videos are bought from the iTunes music store, they will play in iTunes after you have “authorize” the computer. To authorize, try playing a purchased file. It will prompt you for your iTunes username and password. Up to five computers can be authorized at any one time.
Now import folder to itune music library.
• Open iTunes and click on File > Add Folder to Library.



• Select the folder you want to import and click OK.


o This will take some time and it may make your ipod hot while copying.

Advice: Set itune to manually manage your iPod. This means you will have to drag-n-drop new stuff onto the iPod yourself this will good for newbie to ipod.

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How to Download Music to ipod

how to Download Transfer Music to an ipod

This post about how to get & put songs music on to an ipod. This help to solve your problem for how to import export music from itune / computer to an ipod or how do you download transfer music to an ipod. But if you want to transfer music from ipod to computer. Here is the way how to Transfer Music from Ipod to Computer.

Most common problem for new ipod user is how to put music onto ipod. So I created this ipod tips to solve this problem. Windows media player is not able to upload songs to ipod. You must use Apple iTunes to get music onto your iPod. Windows Media Player can see the iPod as a hard disk. But not able to copy upload music from pc to ipod.

The steps to put music onto an Apple iPod with itune.
When you plug ipod to your pc first time through USB, you might get this pop up message. If you have already installed itune than go to step 1 down this page.


You need to restart your computer to install ipod and then the next time you start up, your iPod will not generate any messages of this nature.
You need to install itune on your computer if you have not installed itune. You can simply go to apple.com/itunes to download the latest version. It also comes with ipod CD.
The next step is to launch the iTunes program. And it will recognize the ipod that you have plugged in
It shows one message to give name to ipod, You can stick with the default name for your device or give name to ipod.
I also uncheck "automatically update music" because I like to control what happens to my iPod manually.
When you're done with this configuration step, click "Next" :
register your iPod, or just click "Finish".
Step 1
Now, finally, you can see iTunes and also your ipod inside your itune:
Click on whatever name you've given to your own iPod, and you'll see your music list, which is completely blank:



Now click on the "Library" link on the left column and you'll see what albums or music you’ve copied into your iTunes library. Or click on the "Browse" button on the top right (it looks like an all-seeing eye) and a new panel will show up with lists of songs, artists and albums.

Now select the song you want to put on to your ipod. then dragging and dropping that onto the name of the iPod on the left side panel of your itune. Now your song are copied to ipod.

Now you can eject your iPod and start enjoying the music player.

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