iPod+Tutorial

=  = =iPod Tutorial =

[|How to Set Up and Sync Your IPod]

[|5 Ways to Copy Music OFF Your iPod]

[|Free Music for Your iPod]

Setting Up Your New 80gig Video iPod
> *Open iTunes. > *In the upper left hand corner under iTunes, choose //About iTunes//. The version will be listed on this scrolling page. > *If you do not have version 7.6.2 you need to run updates. You'll want to close all of your documents or applications before you run updates because you'll be asked to restart your computer. > *Under iTunes again, click on //Check for Updates//. > *Click on Update and it will replace your iTunes with the latest version. > *When it is finished you will be asked to restart your computer.
 * Make sure you have the newest version of iTunes. How to check your version of iTunes:
 * Connect the USB cord to your iPod (icon faces up). Then connect the other end to your computer.
 * Since these have been in their boxes for awhile they will have to charge.
 * After the iPod has charged for a little while, your iTunes will open (or you can open it). You'll be asked to register your iPod. You might as well do that now.
 * Read the license agreement and check the box. Click agree.
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 * Click on the radial dial //I do not have an Apple ID//. Continue
 * Register your iPod. Complete all the information on the form then //Submit//.
 * Name your iPod. This should have YOUR name in case it gets stolen.
 * You can leave the //Automatically sync songs and videos// checked. We can outwit it later.
 * Check your battery level on your ipod. If it is charged then you can eject it. Do NOT disconnect your iPod without ejecting it first.

How to eject your iPod

 * In the menu on the left side of your iTunes you'll see **Devices.** Your iPod will be listed right under devices. Beside the iPod name is the eject icon. Just click on it and then take a look at your iPod. You'll get a message saying it is //OK to disconnect//. Feel free to disconnect once you get that message.
 * Another method is to locate the icon for your iPod on your desktop. You can click on it and drag it to the trash - you really aren't throwing it away - you are just ejecting it. Don't worry!
 * One more way - click on the icon for your iPod on your desktop. Then use the shortcut - Apple e to eject