How to Copy Music to an iPod
- 1). Download iTunes from the Apple website (see Resources for link). A copy of the program may have also been included with the iPod. Check the packaging for an installation CD if you don't have access to the Internet. Copying music to your iPod requires that iTunes be installed on your computer.
- 2). Install iTunes on your computer by double-clicking the installation program that you downloaded. Then follow the on-screen commands.
- 3). Start iTunes by double-clicking the desktop icon. You will be prompted to agree or disagree with the end-user license agreement for the program. Click "Agree."
- 4). iTunes will prompt you to search for playable media on your computer. Click "Search." If the program doesn't prompt you, or if you accidentally click the wrong button, you add music by clicking "File" and "Add Folder to Library." Navigate to the folder where you have your music located. Usually the files are in the "My Music" folder in Windows and the "Music" folder for Macs. If you have several files, this process may take awhile.
- 5). Connect your iPod to the computer using the USB cable that came with it. It may take a moment for the device to appear. The name of your iPod should show in the left column of iTunes under the "Devices" header.
- 6). Single-click on the name of your iPod to select it. A summary page for your iPod should appear. In the bottom right corner there is a button marked "Sync."
- 7). Click the "Sync" button, and press "OK" when the warning message appears. This will copy the music from your computer to the iPod. The music files will be playable on the iPod once the process is complete.
- 8). Click the "Eject" button beside the name of your iPod on the left panel of iTunes. Normally you will need to eject the iPod through iTunes prior to disconnecting the cable.
- 9). Detach the iPod from the USB cable after your iPod screen displays "OK to disconnect." You should be ready to enjoy your music on your iPod.
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