iTunes includes a feature called Autofill that can quickly sync audio content from your library or a selected playlist to your iPod shuffle. You can also manually sync content. To learn more, review the steps below. For information on syncing and playing audiobooks and podcasts see this document.
Syncing music using Autofill to iPod shuffle
1. Connect your iPod shuffle to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your iPod shuffle in the DEVICES section of the iTunes Source list.
3. In the main iTunes browser window, select the Contents tab.
4. Choose a playlist, folder or your music library from the Autofill from: menu.
5. When you click the Autofill button, iTunes will automatically sync as much music as possible to your iPod shuffle. If the playlist you selected contains more music than the iPod shuffle can hold, Autofill will sync a subset of the music. The iTunes LCD will display the sync progress and notify you when the iPod sync is complete.
6. If you have turned on disk use, disconnect your iPod by selecting it in the Source list and clicking the eject icon (your iPod is ready to be disconnected when the status light stops flashing).
Syncing music manually to iPod shuffle
If you prefer not to use Autofill to sync music to your iPod shuffle, you can manually sync music instead.
1. Connect your iPod to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your Music, Podcasts, or Audiobooks Library or a playlist in the Source list.
3. Select one or more pieces of audio content and drag them to the iPod shuffle icon in the Source list.
4. If you have turned on disk use, disconnect your iPod by selecting it in the Source list and clicking the eject icon (your iPod is ready to be disconnected when the status light stops flashing).
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