Easy iPod® and iTunes® By Shelly Brisbin Publisher: Que Pub Date: March 15, 2006 Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3544-X Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3544-7 Pages: 256 Table of Contents | Index Frustrated by the lack of instructions and documentation that came with your new iPod? Don't throw it out the window! Instead, consult Easy iPod and iTunes, a full-color, visually oriented book that covers iPod and iTunes usage from the beginner's point of view With step-by-step instructions and visual elements on every page, you will go from opening the iPod box and installing its software, to ripping music in iTunes, syncing with the iPod and beyond You will learn to work with music files, podcasts, audio books and Internet radio, and you'll discover the iTunes Music Store and how it works with iTunes and iPod As long as you have a current model iPod (including the new Nano and video models), this book will work for you Easy iPod® and iTunes® By Shelly Brisbin Publisher: Que Pub Date: March 15, 2006 Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3544-X Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3544-7 Pages: 256 Table of Contents | Index Copyright About the Author Acknowledgments We Want to Hear from You! It's as Easy as 1-2-3 Introduction to Easy iPod and iTunes Part 1 Getting to Know the iPod iPod Models iPod iPod Nano iPod Shuffle What's in the Box Part 2 Connecting Your iPod to a Mac or Pc Connect Your iPod to Your Computer Installing iPod Software on a PC Installing iPod Software on a Mac Updating Software on the Mac Charging Your iPod Setting Up Your iPod Part 3 Adding Music to Your iTunes Library iTunes Importing Setting Music Importing Preferences Importing Music from a CD Adding a File from Your Computer Adding a File from the Internet Part 4 The iTunes Music Store The iTunes Music Store Setting Up an Account at the Music Store Setting Shopping Preferences Searching the Music Store Browsing the Music Store Buying a Song from the Music Store Buying an Album from the Music Store Using Power Search Browsing Charts Checking Out iMixes Buying Audiobooks Allowances and Gift Certificates Part 5 All About Itunes Playlists iTunes Playlists Creating a Playlist Adding and Deleting Songs from Playlists Using Smart Playlists Using Playlist Folders Creating a Smart Playlist Using the Party Shuffle Playlist Using the Radio Playlist Part 6 Setting Up Your iPOD iPod Syncing Syncing an iPod for the First Time Managing an iPod Manually Adding Playlists to an iPod Syncing an iPod Adding Music to an iPod Shuffle Disconnecting an iPod Setting iPod Display Options Setting Date and Time Options Choosing iPod Menus Part 7 Playing Music iTunes Playback Controls Playing a Song in iTunes Shuffle and Repeat Browsing in iTunes Searching in iTunes Playing Music on an iPod Browsing Music on an iPod Fast Forward and Rewind Navigating Playlists on an iPod Shuffling Songs on an iPod Controlling an iPod Shuffle Shuffling Songs on an iPod Shuffle Creating an On-the-Go Playlist Using the iPod Equalizer Using Sound Check Part 8 Finding and Listening to Podcasts Podcast Directory Browsing the Podcast Directory Searching for Podcasts in the Directory Subscribing to a Podcast from the Directory Customizing Podcast Download Settings Subscribing to Podcasts from the Web Adding Podcasts to an iPod Shuffle Adding Podcasts to an iPod Playing Enhanced Podcasts in iTunes Playing Podcasts on an iPod Playing Enhanced Podcasts on an iPod Maintaining and Unsubscribing Part 9 Watching Videos in Itunes and on Your Ipod Purchase Videos from the Music Store Downloading Video from the iTunes Music Store Finding More Videos Playing Video in iTunes Adding Video to an iPod Managing Videos on an iPod Playing Videos on an iPod Playing iPod Videos on a Television Converting Your Videos for iPod Playback on a Mac Converting Your Videos for iPod Playback on a Windows Computer Part 10 Listening to Audiobooks Audiobooks at the iTunes Music Store Buying Audiobooks at the iTunes Music Store Ripping Audiobook CDs to Your Computer Buying Audiobooks from Audible.com Adding Audiobooks to an iPod Setting Audiobook Preferences on an iPod Listening to Audiobooks on an iPod Part 11 Viewing Photos on An iPod View Photos on Your iPod Finding Photos on Your Computer Setting Photo Syncing Preferences in iTunes Sync Albums from Your Mac's iPhoto Library Sync Photos and Folders from Your My Pictures Folder in Windows Choose Folders to Sync with Your iPod Viewing Photos on Your iPod Playing a Slideshow on Your iPod Choosing Slideshow Settings Part 12 Using Your iPod as a PDA or Hard Disk iPod Extras Automatically Syncing Mac Contacts and Calendars with Your iPod Automatically Syncing Windows Contacts and Calendars with Your iPod Manually Syncing Contacts and Calendars Adding Notes to an iPod Viewing Contacts on an iPod Setting iPod Contact Options Viewing Calendar Events on an iPod Viewing Notes on an iPod Playing Games on an iPod Adding Games and Text-Based Applications to Your iPod Creating iPod Clocks Using an iPod as a Hard Disk Using an iPod Shuffle as a Hard Disk Part 13 Managing Your iTunes Library Edit ID3 Tags Editing Song Info in iTunes Editing Multiple Items Rating Your Music in iTunes Rating Music on an iPod Deleting Duplicate Songs from Your Library Deleting Songs from Playlists Part 14 Adding Lyrics and Artwork to Your Music Library Tricked Out Tunes Adding Lyrics to iTunes on a Mac Adding Lyrics to iTunes on a Windows Computer Adding Lyrics to iTunes Manually Adding and Viewing Lyrics on Your iPod Adding PDFs to iTunes Adding Artwork to iTunes Tracks Part 15 Burning Discs with iTunes Disc Burning Options Burning a Playlist to a CD or DVD Burning a Multi-Disc Playlist Printing a Song or Album List Printing Disc Inserts Part 16 Advanced iPod and iTunes iTunes's Advanced Features Sharing Your iTunes Library Listening to Music from a Shared iTunes Library Playing Your iTunes Library on a Stereo System Streaming Music Wirelessly Part 17 iPod Maintenance and Troubleshooting iPod Troubleshooting Steps Keeping Your iPod Up-to-Date Maximizing iPod Battery Life Keeping Your iPod Charged Resetting Your iPod Restoring an iPod to Factory Defaults iPod Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Appendix A iPod Accessories Basic Accessories from Apple Skins and Cases Speaker Systems Auto Accessories Docks and Stands Miscellaneous iPod Accessories Glossary Numbers A B C D E F G-H I-J-K L-M-N O-P Q R S-T U-V W-X-Y-Z Index Copyright Easy iPodđ and iTunesđ Copyright â 2006 by Que Publishing All rights reserved No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2005938384 Printed in the United States of America First Printing: April 2006 09 08 07 06 4 3 2 1 U.K International Standard Book Number: 0-7897-3567-9 First Printing: April 2006 09 08 07 06 4 3 2 1 Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized Que Publishing cannot attest to the accuracy of this information Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied The information provided is on an "as is" basis The author and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book Bulk Sales Que Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales For more information, please contact U.S Corporate and Government Sales 1-800-382-3419 corpsales@pearsontechgroup.com For sales outside the United States, please contact International Sales international@pearsoned.com Associate Publisher Greg Wiegand Acquisitions Editor Laura Norman Development Editor Laura Norman Managing Editor Charlotte Clapp Project Editor Tonya Simpson Production Editor Heather Wilkins Indexer Aaron Black Technical Editor Kate Binder Publishing Coordinator Sharry Lee Gregory Interior Designer Anne Jones Cover Designer Anne Jones Page Layout Michelle Mitchell Dedication For my father, Windel Brisbin Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] on-the-go playlists [See also playlists, burning to discs.] OtterBox iPod shuffle case Outlook, syncing to iPods Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Party Shuffle playlists, utilizing passwords for allowances (iTunes Music Store) PCs (Windows-based) [See also Macs, calendars, viewing on iPods.] contacts/calendars, syncing installing iPod's software lyrics, adding to iTunes Mac compatibility photos [See also photos, alternate folders, syncing.] setting up iPods videos, playing on PDAs (iPods as) Mac calendars, viewing Mac contacts Mac contacts/calendars, syncing 2nd notes 2nd overview Windows contacts/calendars, syncing PDFs, adding to iTunes photos alternate folders, syncing finding on your computer folders, syncing hi-res photos on iPods iPhoto libraries, syncing iTunes Macs, syncing My Pictures folders, syncing organizing slideshows on iPods viewing 2nd playlist folders playlists burning to discs iPod shuffles, switching playlists anytime shared libraries songs, deleting/unchecking videos [See also videos, adding to iPods.] playlists (iPods) adding file repetition navigating on-the-go playlists organizing video playlists, managing playlists (iTunes) adding/deleting songs browsing creating deleting songs express creation overview Party Shuffle playlists, utilizing playlist folders, utilizing Radio playlists, utilizing remove versus delete skip versus remove smart playlists Pod2Go Podcast Directory (Music Store) [See also podcasts, adding to iPods.] browsing download settings, customizing Explicit tags Get button searching subscribing to podcasts 2nd updates, forcing podcasts adding to iPods bookmarking in iTunes deleting old files description of download settings, customizing enhanced podcasts (iPods) enhanced podcasts (iTunes) episodes, deleting Explicit tags Get button Music Store Podcast Directory playing on iPods ratings on iPods searching for shownotes, viewing subscribing to 2nd unsubscribing updates, forcing XML badges, finding Podner PodPlus Power Search (iTunes Music Store) preferences (iTunes importing features) printing disc inserts song/album lists Purchased playlist (iTunes Music Store) Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] QuickTime Pro [See also videos, adding to iPods.] Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Radio charts, browsing (iTunes Music Store) Radio playlists [See also playlists, burning to discs.] ratings recharging batteries 2nd recipe sources registration (iPods) Remember Play Position option (iPod videos) removing songs repeating tracks in iTunes resetting iPods restoring iPods 2nd rewinding on iPods Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Safari searching iTunes Music Store 2nd select all option SendStation PocketDock Line Out USB serial numbers (iPods), locating shared libraries copying through listening through Music Store authorization overview playlists shields (iPods) shopping carts (iTunes Music Store) shopping preferences (iTunes Music Store), setting show notes (podcasts), viewing shuffle features in iTunes on iPod shuffles on iPods 2nd skins (iPods) 2nd 3rd skipping between songs in iTunes on iPods versus removing slideshows (iPods) smart playlists burning to discs creating overview using other playlists utilizing software (iPods), installing on Macs on Windows PCs song lists, printing songs [See also audio files, AAC files.] buying (iTunes Music Store) deleting duplicate songs fast forwarding/rewinding on iPods iPod shuffles, adding to iTunes playlists, adding/deleting from muting in iTunes playing in iTunes playing on iPods previous/next song, moving to in iPods previous/next song, moving to in iTunes removing versus deleting repeating in iTunes shuffling in iTunes shuffling on iPods skipping versus removing unchecking from playlists Sound Check feature speaker systems (iPods) spyware stations (Radio playlists) stereos, playing iTunes streaming music wirelessly synchronizing iPods syncing definition/advantages of disconnecting after file repetition first time syncing manual iPod management overview photos [See photos, alternate folders, syncing.] playlists to iPods Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] televisions photos from iPods, viewing on videos from iPods, viewing on text-based applications (iPods) Thought Out Ped 2 time (iPods), setting Time in Title option trailers [See videos, adding to iPods.] troubleshooting iPods Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] unmounting iPods updating iPods podcasts USB Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Videora iPod Converter, creating folders videos adding to iPods bookmarking in iTunes downloading from Music Store DVD movies, converting iPods, playing on iTunes Macs managing Music Store QuickTime Pro alternatives Remember Play Position option (iPods) storage capacities (iPods) supported formats 2nd televisions, playing on Windows PCs Videos Playlist menu (iPods) viruses Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] warranties (iPods) WAV files [See also audio files, AAC files.] Windows PCs contacts/calendars, syncing installing iPod's software lyrics, adding to iTunes Mac compatibility photos [See also photos, alternate folders, syncing.] setting up iPods videos, playing on wireless remotes (iPods) wireless streaming Index [SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] XML badges (podcasts), finding ... We Want to Hear from You! It's as Easy as 1-2-3 Introduction to Easy iPod and iTunes Part 1 Getting to Know the iPod iPod Models iPod iPod Nano iPod Shuffle What's in the Box Part 2 Connecting Your iPod to a Mac or Pc... gadgets or feel a little intimidated, Easy iPod and iTunes gives you a crash course in setting up, filling, and using your iPod, along with lots of help working with iTunes Easy iPod and iTunes consists of step-by-step tasks that walk.. .Easy iPod and iTunes By Shelly Brisbin Publisher: Que Pub Date: March 15, 2006 Print ISBN- 10: 0-7897-3544-X Print ISBN- 13: 978-0-7897-3544-7 Pages: 256