How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

Got a new computer and want to move your entire iTunes library? Starting with iTunes 7 there is a new backup feature that will archive your entire library to CD or DVD, including ratings and playcounts, which can be moved to another computer. If you are interested in moving your library using this method click, here.

If you do not have access to a CD or DVD burner then there is another option if you own an iPod. Because your iPod contains a high-capacity hard drive, you can use it to move all your music from your old computer to the new one.

Note: While you can use the Transfer Purchases from iPod option under the File menu to copy iTunes Store purchases from the iPod to another computer, you can't transfer songs from other sources from the iPod library to iTunes, so you'll need to follow the steps below to use iPod as a hard disk to transfer music files from one computer to another. This process will require the use of iTunes 7 on all computers. Any computers running iTunes 6 or earlier will need to be updated to follow these steps. Download the latest version of iTunes here. Once you have the files transferred, you'll need to authorize any iTunes Store content. If you won't be using your old computer, you'll want to deauthorize it.

Important: Windows operating systems don't recognize Mac OS-formatted disks (HFS or HFS Plus formats), so you can't use a Mac-formatted iPod to move your music to a Windows PC. See "iPod: How to determine iPod's hard disk format" if you're not sure what format your iPod is.

Switch the iPod to manual update and enable disk use

The first thing you need to do is make sure have configured your iPod to enable disk use. To do this:

1. Open iTunes on your old computer.
2. Connect your iPod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in iTunes.
3. Select your iPod in the Source pane under the Devices section to display your iPod preferences in the main library window.
4. Click the Summary tab in the main iTunes window.
5. Click the Manually manage music button. Changing from automatic updating to manual puts a check mark by Enable disk use. A message says

   "Disabling automatic update requires manually unmounting the iPod before each disconnect."

   

6. Click OK in the message window.
7. Click Apply in the iPod preferences section of the iTunes window.

Is all the music together?

To make the move as easy as possible, be sure your music is all in one place.

1. Open iTunes Preferences:
   Mac: From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
   Windows: From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
2. Click Advanced and then click General.
3. Look to see if the checkbox for "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" is selected. If it is, skip ahead to Is there enough room on the iPod. If it is not, continue to step 4.
   
4. Select the "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" checkbox.
5. Click OK. Note: Clicking OK will cause iTunes to copy all of your music files to another location on your computer. You will need to manually remove the files from their previous locations if you are concerned about space. If your computer does not have enough hard-drive space this process will not work correctly. Please speak to your computer manufacturer or Microsoft for more information on how to obtain more space to perform this action.
6. From the Advanced menu, choose Consolidate Library. A window appears reading: "Consolidating your library will copy all of your music into the iTunes music folder. This cannot be undone."
7. Click Consolidate.

Is there enough room on the iPod?

iPod shares its hard disk space between the songs that iTunes puts on it and any files you've added when using its disk mode. To transfer music with your iPod, you need enough free space to hold a copy of all your music files in addition to any copies that may already have been placed by iTunes (this is because non-purchased songs placed on the iPod by iTunes cannot be copied off the iPod while in disk mode). To figure out how much space you have on your iPod:

1. Open iTunes on your old computer.
2. Click on Music in the Source pane. The size of your library appears at the bottom of the iTunes window:
3. 
4. Connect your iPod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in iTunes.
5. Click the iPod under the Devices section of the Source pane.
6. The amount of free space on the iPod appears near the bottom of the iTunes window:
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8. If the amount of free space left on your iPod is larger than your library, skip to Copy iTunes folder to iPod.

Free up space on the iPod

If your library is larger than the amount of free space on your iPod, you'll need to free up some space on it. Here's how:

1. Click your iPod in the Source pane.
2. Click on the Music option listed under iPod in the Source pane. (If you do not see this option, click the gray arrow next to the iPod to reveal the iPod's contents)
3. Click any song that appears in the main part of the iTunes window (to the right).
4. From the Edit menu, choose Select All.
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6. Important: The next step will delete all music from your iPod. If you have been using automatic update you don't need to worry, because all your music is also on your computer. If you have not been using automatic update, and your iPod has music on it from another source (other than your iTunes library), following the next step will delete that music.
7. Press Delete on the keyboard. If you see a message that says "Are you sure you want to remove the selected items from the list?", click Yes.

Copy iTunes folder to iPod

To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your iPod:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Locate your iPod:
   Mac OS X: On the desktop
   Windows: In My Computer
3. Locate your iTunes folder:
   Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
   Windows: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
4. Drag the iTunes folder to the iPod. This can take a while if you have a lot of songs.

   

   From your old Mac to the iPod

   

   From your old Windows PC to the iPod
5. When the copy completes open iTunes.
6. Click on the iPod in the Source pane
7. Click the Eject button in the lower right corner of the iTunes window.
8. Disconnect the iPod from the computer when the "Do not disconnect" message no longer appears on the iPod screen.

Get iTunes ready on your new computer

To get iTunes ready to accept all your music on your new computer:

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
2. Open iTunes on your new computer. If this is your first time to open iTunes on your new computer you will need to choose your options in the iTunes Setup Assistant.
3. Connect the iPod to your new computer.

Backup any music that's already on your new computer

Do you already have some music showing up in your Library in iTunes on the new computer? If so follow these steps to make sure this music gets saved (You can see how to add it back into iTunes in the Adding music on new computer back in section below). If not you can skip down to the Copy music to new computer section.

1. Open iTunes Preferences Mac OS X:
   From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
   Windows: On the Edit menu, click Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Reset button next to iTunes Music folder location.
4. Make sure the checkbox next to Copy files to Music folder when adding to library is checked.

   

5. Click OK.
6. From the Advanced menu, choose Consolidate Library. An alert message appears: "Consolidating your library will copy all of your music into the iTunes music folder. This cannot be undone."
7. Click Consolidate.
8. Quit iTunes.

Copy music to new computer

To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your new computer:

1. Locate your Music folder (Mac OS X) or your My Music folder (Windows) on your new computer:
   Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
   Windows: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
2. Drag the iTunes folder in this location out to the desktop.

   

   From the Music folder to the Desktop on your new Mac

   

   From the My Music folder to the Desktop on your new PC
3. Locate the iPod on the new computer:
   Mac OS X: On the desktop.
   Windows: In My Computer.
4. Double-click on the iPod to open it.
5. Drag the iTunes folder from the iPod to the Music folder (Mac OS X) or My Music Folder (Windows) on your new computer. This can take a while if you have a lot of songs.

   

   From the iPod to the Music folder on your new Mac

   

   From the iPod to the My Music folder on your new PC
6. Open iTunes.

There you go. All your music, playlists, and other information like play counts and ratings have all been moved from your old computer to your new one.

Add existing music on new computer back in

If you already had some music on your new computer, and you want to incorporate it into the music you just moved from your old computer:

1. From the File menu in iTunes, choose Add to Library (Mac OS X) or Add Folder to Library (Windows).
2. Navigate to the iTunes folder on your Desktop.
3. Click Choose (Mac OS X) or OK (Windows).

Note: Information like ratings and play count are not preserved for these songs.

Free up room on the iPod

To free up room on your iPod so iTunes can put all your music back on it:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Drag the iTunes folder out of the iPod to the Trash (Mac OS X) or Recycle Bin (Windows).
   Mac OS X: From the File menu, choose Empty Trash.
   Windows: A Confirm Folder Delete window appears. Click Yes.

Switch the iPod back to automatic update

To set up your iPod to be updated with all your music from iTunes on your new computer:

1. Open iTunes.
2. Select your iPod in the Source pane and click the Music tab that is available on the right in the iPod Settings.
3. Click the “Sync music” option, and the “All songs and playlists” option. An alert message appears:

   "Are you sure you want to enable automatic updating? All existing songs and playlist on the iPod "ipod name" will be replaced with songs and playlists from the iTunes music library."

   Optional: Uncheck the Enable disk use button in the Summary tab if you don't want to use the iPod as a disk. If you leave this option checked you need to eject your iPod from iTunes before you disconnect the iPod from your computer.

4. Click Apply.

The iPod update begins. All your music is now on your new computer, and after the update completes it will be on your iPod again too.

How to reset iPod

Learn how to reset or restart iPod following a freeze. Tip: Check out this helpful movie too.

If you have an iPod shuffle, click here for reset steps.

Important: If your iPod is frozen or won't turn on, it may be because iPod is paused or the Hold switch is in the locked position. If so, a lock symbol appears on the screen. Slide the Hold switch to the unlocked position and check the screen.

If you are using your iPod as a hard drive (disk mode), it is normal for "do not disconnect" to remain on the screen until you are ready to eject the iPod in iTunes or from the Mac OS. To avoid having the iPod freeze learn how to eject and disconnect iPod from your computer.

If your iPod is frozen or won't turn on, the steps to reset it vary by model. You can easily tell which iPod model you have if you're not sure.

To reset an iPod with a Click Wheel, including:

• Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video)
• iPod nano (Second Generation)
• iPod nano
• iPod with color display (iPod photo)
• iPod (Click Wheel)
• iPod mini
• iPod mini (Second Generation)

1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
   
2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

Tip: If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.

To reset iPod, iPod (scroll wheel), iPod (touch wheel), and iPod (dock connector)

1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
   
2. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously until the Apple/iPod logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
   

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.

If you are still unable to reset your iPod, use only one finger from one hand to press the Center (Select) button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Menu button.

When you reset iPod all your music and files are saved, but some customized settings may be lost. Date and time is preserved (unless the iPod reset itself because it had no power and then was reconnected to power). Other customized settings, such as Bookmarks, On-The-Go Playlists, Shuffle, Backlight timer, and so forth are preserved from the last time the hard drive turned on.

iPod not responding

If your iPod does not respond to these steps, see additional steps in the "iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ".

Additional Information

Apple releases new versions of the iPod Software Update application from time to time. These later versions may include new functions or improvements to existing features. Learn about updating iPod's software.

To return iPod to its original factory settings, use the iPod Software Updater utility to restore iPod.

Related documents

93492: iPod: How to Disconnect Safely
93936: iPod iconology or what does this picture on my iPod mean?
93318: iPod : Maximizing skip protection
60951: Using the iPod Hold switch to prolong battery life
61003: iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point when you turn it on
93736: iPod mini shows a folder icon with exclamation point after disconnecting from a Windows PC
61771: iPod does not appear in iTunes or on the desktop, an exclamation point or sad iPod icon appears on screen
60950: iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on my Mac desktop
61135: Disconnecting iPod from your computer

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iPod Movie Downloads – Scam Or Real? Find Out For Yourself

Try searching for iPod movie downloads and chances are you will find several advertisements for paid membership sites that offer a huge library of iPod movies and other media files such as music, TV shows, etc. These sites offer you more than 90 million media files, including software bundles to download the songs, movies, music etc to your iPod, and other softwares like registry cleaner, adware/spyware removal applications. All these benefits for a lifetime fee of lesser than $50.

Compare this against the backdrop of downloading a video at $1.99 at iTune, many people would be tempted to download at these iPod movie download sites. So one burning question is: Do these sites really exist? Or Are they really able to deliver you what they promised?

Apparently, several of these sites are the real deal. Of course there are some which are downright Kazaa, LimeWire style websites. These websites basically share files, and in most cases illegal or copyrighted media files. So be really careful before you start downloading movies from some of these iPod download sites.

I am going to share with you some tips to help you to sieve out the real deals from the scam. This hangs a lot on what people specifically customers are saying about their services. So what are the things you should be looking out for when shopping for a quality paid membership site, as you scour the iPod or music forums?

1. Interface of the iPod Movies Download Site

Is the interface easy to navigate around? It must be simple enough to operate even if you are a newbie. This often speaks volumes about the professionalism of the site.

2. Software Provided

What kind of software do they provide? Do they charge you for the usage? Expect to get downloading software for free from some of the better sites. They should not be charging you at all. Please also find out if the software is compatible with your computer and your iPod.

3. Security in downloading the iPod Movies

How secured is it to download the iPod movies to your PC or Mac? Would it expose our computers to viruses, spyware, adware, etc?

4. Customers’ Comments and Feedback

Customers will not lie about their experiences. Hear some of the honest comments given by the customers at iPod forums.

5. Excellent Customer Service Support

Imagine facing difficulties while downloading your favourite movie that you intend to watch during the weekend and cannot get the technical support you need? What you need is solid technical support that is there when you need it.

These are important tips to distinguish the real deals from the imitations. In my next article, I will be sharing about the inside scoop about top iPod movie download sites that iPod users have been talking about.

The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.

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iPod Movie Downloads For Sale!

iPod movie downloads are darlings of new generation iPod owners. The latest generation of iPods can do much more than just playing iPod music. Video iPods can play hours of iPod video easily. With a storage capacity of anything between 30G to 80G, you can easily store dozens of full length videos, movies, TV shows and clips to watch while on the move or working out at the gym. Question is where and how can you find good and cheap iPod movie downloads.

Up till now, iTunes has always been the favorite haunt of iPod lovers for iPod movie downloads. The interface is easy, and the search and find functionality is user-friendly. This coupled with the wide range of the latest iPod movie downloads like Pirates of the Caribbean is but one common title you can find on top of many others. Once you find the movie title, downloading and synchronizing takes only a short while. While it is so convenient to use, the movies cost $9.99 and beyond. While it is considered cheap years ago, by today’s standard, it is not. This is a big hurdle to those who want to build a huge movie collection.

If you are one of those who genuinely want to collect iPod movie downloads but simply cannot afford such huge expenses, then look around for iPod movie downloads sites. There are dozens of sites around. Some charge by the same manner as iTunes except that they are much cheaper for per movie download. Others follow a membership site model. These sites are different in the sense that they charge you a membership fee instead of a per-download pricing. With the membership, you get to download as many movies as you wish at your own convenience without restrictions. Typically, you can find them at no more than $40 in most cases.

However, it is important that you scout around and before you subscribe or use any of these online stores for iPod movie downloads, read their terms and conditions. Make sure that their terms are reasonable. Ask them whether they have the latest movies you are looking for if you have to. Be sure to also clarify if the technical and customer support is round-the-clock. Compare the prices around and read the customer testimonials as well.

There are other factors such as the download speeds, variety of iPod movies, and so on to determine if the site for iPod movie downloads is ideal and worth your while. Unfortunately, you may not be able to know them until you try them out. Nevertheless, there are always great review sites that could spill out their take and comments on some of the popular iPod movie download sites. Spend some time reading them and you would surely be able to figure out which are the more reliable ones.

Read an honest review of the top download sites for iPod movie downloads at my iPod blog and discover which one is suitable for your needs.

The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.

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Ipod Car Kits

Take the time to read the following article, surely you will benefit from the research that been conducted in order for it to be written.

Not everyone who has an iPod will get anything other than the basic accessories to go with it, but some people, (that should be read as “most people who get an iPod”) will either bargain many of the accessories available on the market today, or they will lust after it, and scrimp and save until they can get what they want. For quite a few people however, iPod car kits are not thought of as extraneous accessories, but instead, as necessary items.

This is because having one of the many iPod car kits with you can come in handy if you spend most of your time on the roads. Alternatively of having to constantly lug your entire music collection around with you, or even take one or two choices along with you and then miss out on the ones that you really want, you can take your iPod along with you.

The question then arises as to how precisely you’re going to listen to your iPod while you’re in the car. You could of course use your earphones, but then again, that can’t be too safety to drive around without being able to hear the world or so you. Or to circumvent this problem, you could take your ready to hand iPod speakers along with you as well.But then you have the problem of having to keep your iPod on the seat next to you along with the speakers.

Then comes the problem of what you have to do to change the music you’re presently listening to, to something else.And let’s not forget about the fact that no matter how long the battery life is of your iPod, it has run out sometime or other, and this means that you might have nothing to listen to for miles on end as you complete your journey...please continue on a site...

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iTunes for Windows: iPod Diagnostics

Summary

iTunes 7 or later for Windows includes an iPod Diagnostics feature that can assist you in troubleshooting an issue when trying to use your iPod with iTunes. It is important to understand that this feature tests iPod connectivity on a Windows PC running iTunes. iPod Diagnostics in iTunes does not test the hardware or software on the iPod itself.

Using iPod Diagnostics in iTunes

To begin using iPod Diagnostics in iTunes follow these steps:

1. Install iTunes 7.0 or later
2. Open iTunes and choose Run Diagnostics from the Help menu
3. Select iPod Diagnostics and click Next

The resulting information (sample shown below) can help you troubleshoot iPod connectivity issues on a Windows PC.

iPod Diagnostics consists of the following four tests:

• iTunes Service Status (also known as iPod Service)
• iTunes Helper Status
• USB/1394 Controllers Status (1394 is also known as FireWire)
• iPod Connection Status

When the iPod Diagnostics results are displayed, a status light appears next to each test. A green light next to a particular test indicates that no problem was found. When iTunes detects a problem with a test, a red or yellow light is displayed and a Help button appears below the test name. The Help button will display troubleshooting information on the Apple support site that may resolve the issue.

In addition to the status lights and support content, iTunes displays a report detailing the software configuration for iTunes and related software in addition to information about USB and FireWire ports and the last connected iPod. This information can be useful in determining the source of the problem. This report can be copied or saved as a text file and shared with others who might be assisting you in resolving this issue. General troubleshooting information on the iPod support site can be accessed by clicking the Help button in the lower right corner of the iPod Diagnostics results window.

iPod Accessories For Those Who Love Their iPod A Bit Much

iPod is the sensation that is fast catching up and now everyone seems to possess a shiny white or an elegant black one or in other vibrant colours like pink etc. But these little devices need care and protection in order to provide long lasting enjoyment. And therefore we have iPod accessories like iPod leather case and iPod scratch remover etc. that help them remain as good as new and functioning for a long time. Then there are other iPod accessories which are also a must with iPod like its charger etc. Let us have a look at some of the iPod accessories.

1.iPod Car Charger
iPod car charger, as the name is suggestive enough, are chargers for your iPod that can be attached to your car. This helps you keep your iPod well charged up even when you are on the go.

2.iPod cassette adapter
Turn any stereo with a cassette deck adapter, compatible to your iPod, with the help of iPod cassette adapter. By doing that, you can listen to all the songs stored in your iPod on your home or car stereo.

3.iPod leather case
Keep your iPod well protected from the external elements like dust or scratches with the help of iPod leather case.

4.iPod mains charger
This is yet again one of the integral iPod accessories, that is required to keep your iPod charged up and running smoothly.

5.iPod scratch remover
iPod is prone to scratches. And you may have noticed a few lately. Now you can remove them all with the help of iPod scratch remover.

In the era that is dominated by technology, we are using many devices that have converted our life into a high-tech one. Characterised as feature rich and sophisticated, these devices require good care and servicing in order to function better and live longer. And one such device is iPod. To care for your iPod you need the right iPod accessories which are easily available in leading web stores.

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