Explains how to use the portable music player with a Windows PC or a Macintosh computer to perform functions including play music, store personal contact and calendar information, and use as a portable FireWire drive.

"IPod + ITunes for Windows and Mac's short, clearly written, well-illustrated lessons let you zero right in on that one particular task you need to figure out right now - and then let you get back to listening to your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks on your iPod."--BOOK JACKET.

Since the inception of iTunes, the iPod (the best-selling portable digital music player), and iTunes Music Store (Time magazine's Invention of the Year for 2003), Apple has taken the world of digital music by storm. TheAbsolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, Third Edition, provides all the information that music and media fans need to get the most out of these amazing digital devices and tools. From the basics of listening to audio CDs to advanced customization of music on an iPod, this book equips even those who have never explored digital audio to master their digital music by using these awesome tools. The book covers both Windows and Macintosh platforms to reach the broadest possible audience. The book is organized into two major parts, with each focusing on an element of the iPod, and iTunes and finally a third part focusing on the iTunes Music Store. Along the way, it explains how all of these tools work together and shows readers how to get the most from them. It progresses from very basic topics in a logical manner to lead even absolute beginners on the path to musical mastery. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Part I The iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 Touring the iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Getting Started with an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3 Controlling an iPod or iPod nano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4 Listening to Music on an iPod or iPod nano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 5 Listening to Music on an iPod shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 Building an iPod’s Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 7 Using an iPod to Listen to and Watch Podcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 8 Using an iPod to Listen to Audiobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 9 Using an iPod to Store and View Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 10 Using an iPod to Watch Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 11 Taking the iPod Further . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 12 Configuring an iPod to Suit Your Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 13 Maintaining an iPod and Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Part II iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 14 Touring iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 15 Getting Started with iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 16 Listening to Audio CDs and Internet Audio with iTunes . . . . . . . . . . 231 17 Building, Browsing, Searching, and Playing Your iTunes Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 18 Labeling, Categorizing, and Configuring Your Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 19 Creating, Configuring, and Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 20 Subscribing to and Listening to Podcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 21 Working with iTunes Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 22 Burning Your Own CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 23 Sharing iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 24 Maintaining iTunes and Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Part III The iTunes Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 25 Touring the iTunes Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 26 Configuring iTunes for the iTunes Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 27 Shopping in the iTunes Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 28 Working with Purchased Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 29 Solving iTunes Store Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

The perennial iPod and iTunes bestseller and ideal companion is completely updated! Now in its ninth edition, iPod & iTunes For Dummies is the ultimate beginner's guide for getting started with the iPod and Apple's iTunes service. Bestselling veteran author Tony Bove helps you get comfortable with using the iPod as more than just a digital music player. You'll learn to record videos and take pictures, video chat with FaceTime, surf the web, rent movies, buy songs, send and receive e-mail, get directions, and much more. Completely revised throughout, this fun and friendly book walks you through using iTunes to import music, videos, apps, books, and podcasts as well as burn CDs, sync with iPod, and play music through your home stereo. Offers straightforward coverage of using your iPod as the ultimate digital music player and shows you how to choose the iPod model that's right for you, get started with your iPod, set up iTunes, master the touch interface, and shop at the iTunes store Teaches you how to add music tracks from a CD to your iTunes library, play content in iTunes, set up playlists, share content from your iTunes library, and manage photos and videos Escorts you through the processes for sending and receiving e-mail, downloading and using apps, fine-tuning sound, updating and troubleshooting, and maintaining battery life Tune in! iPod and iTunes For Dummies, 9th Edition, guides you through all the latest updates and enhancements so that you can start enjoying iTunes and your iPod today!

Got a new iPod? Need to master it and iTunes fast? Try a Visual QuickStart! This best-selling reference's visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with the leading digital audio player and music store/jukebox in no time! In this popular guide, leading technology experts Judith Stern and Robert Lettieri use crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you everything you need to know about getting the most from the latest iPods and iTunes 6. Filled with step-by-step, task-based instructions and loads of visual aids and tips, this book explains how to add music, videos, audiobooks, and podcasts to your iTunes library; synch your iPod to your computer; create and share iMixes; burn custom CDs; watch and make videos for the iPod; show slideshows on your iPod; understand Smart Playlists and AAC encoding; manage a Music Store account; use your iPod as hard drive, address book, and alarm clock; and more!

Frustrated by the lack of instructions and documentation that came with your new iPod? Don't throw it out the window! Instead, consultEasy 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.

The perennial iPod and iTunes bestseller returns—completely updated! The popularity of iPods is not slowing down—so you need to keep up! Now in its eighth edition, iPod & iTunes For Dummies is the ideal companion for getting started with the iPod and Apple’s iTunes service. Bestselling veteran author Tony Bove helps you get comfortable with using the iPod as more than just a digital music player. You’ll learn to shop at the iTunes store, surf the Web, rent movies, buy songs, send and receive e-mail, get directions, check finances, organize and share photos, watch videos, and much more. Plus, the new and expanded content touches on the latest iPod models, including the iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch, and the newest version of iTunes. Serves as the latest edition in the bestselling lineage of a helpful, easy-to-understand guide to the iPod and iTunes Offers straightforward coverage of using your iPod as the ultimate digital music player and shows you how buy and download songs from iTunes, create playlists, share content from your iTunes library, burn CDs from iTunes, play music through your home or car stereo, and more Details how to import music, videos, audiobooks, and podcasts; find cool content in the App Store; choose the right accessories; sync your iPod with your Mac or PC; and more Reviews updating your iPod, troubleshooting, and maintaining the battery life iPod and iTunes For Dummies, 8th Edition guides you through all the latest updates and enhancements so that you can start enjoying your iPod today!

Get savvy advice and hip tips on making the most of your iPod and iTunes The Portable Genius series is all about getting the most from your Apple-inspired digital lifestyle. You'll find important basics about setting up your iPod and iTunes plus troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing the iPod experience, and ways to take advantage of the coolest iPod and iTunes features. Hip and handy, this edition covers the latest version of iTunes and the iOS as well as tips and tricks that can also apply to your iPad and iPhone. Watch for the "Genius" icons and find smart, innovative ways to get more from your iPod and iTunes. Shows beginners how to set up and use the iPod and iTunes Offers plenty of intermediate-to-advanced information about troubleshooting, using scripts to maximize iTunes, managing content on AppleTV, and more Easy to navigate, with "Genius" icons that mark smart or innovative ways to accomplish various tasks Small and portable, packed with tips and techniques for the most-used features of iTunes and the App Store iPod and iTunes Portable Genius, 3rd Edition saves you time and hassle by covering the things you most want to know.

Here is the essential companion to the latest iPod digital music players and iTunes 9. iPod users want to start using their devices as soon as they get their hands on them, and this guide shows them how. This book covers three models: iPod nano, iPod classic, and iPod shuffle and shows you how to: Import songs into iTunes, assemble playlists on your own or using the iTunes Genius, and burn CDs. Find music, movies, HD TV shows, videos, games, and audiobooks in the iTunes Store and see recommendations, discover new artists, and send gift certificates. Use your iPod to keep contacts, view events, and store files. Make your iPod even more useful (and awe your friends) with fascinating tips and tricks. Fix common problems and learn what to do in you can't fix them yourself.

Listening to music is just the beginning! With coverage of the iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPhone, How to Do Everything: iPod & iTunes, Fourth Edition shows you how to download and play podcasts and videos, load your calendar and contacts, choose accessories to add versatile features, and even use your iPod as an external drive. You'll also get detailed advice on managing your iTunes library, enhancing audio quality, syncing multiple iPods to the same computer, and much more, all in an easy-to-follow format. Configure your PC or Mac, install iTunes, and connect your iPod or iPhone Load songs, videos, photos, podcasts, contacts, calendars, and more Select accessories, including speakers, cases, adapters, docks, remote controls, and radio transmitters Use your iPod or iPhone as a stereo-at home or in the car Build and manage your iTunes library, and burn CDs and DVDs Create AAC, MP3, and Apple Lossless Encoder files from CDs, cassettes, vinyl, or other sources Recover your songs and videos from your iPod or iPhone Use your iPod as an external drive or backup device Troubleshoot problems with your iPod, iPhone, or iTunes