How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes 6/E | How to do Everything

How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes 6/E

Authors: Guy Hart-Davis

Published: December 2011

eISBN: 9780071786751 0071786759 | ISBN: 9780071786744

Cover

About the Author

About the Technical Editor

Title page

Copyright page

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What Does This Book Cover?

Conventions Used in This Book

Part I: Enjoy Audio with an iPod and iTunes

Chapter 1: Choose the Right iPod for You

What Are iPods?

What the iPods Do

Audio Playback

Video Playback

Radio

Carrying Your Contacts and Calendars

Carrying and Showing Your Photos

Carrying Your Vital Files

Synchronizing with Your Computer and Buying Songs and Videos Online

The iPod classic and What It Does

The iPod nano and What It Does

The iPod shuffle and What It Does

Choose the iPod That’s Best for You

Chapter 2: Get Your Computer Ready to Work with Your iPod

Know What Your iPod Needs Your Computer to Have

Get Your PC Ready to Work with an iPod

Add USB 2.0 if Necessary

Check Your Operating System Version

Check Memory and Disk Space

Add a Burner Drive if Necessary

Get Your Mac Ready to Work with an iPod

Add USB 2.0 if Necessary

Check Your Operating System Version

Check Disk Space and Memory

Add an Optical Drive if Necessary

Chapter 3: Configure iTunes and Load Your iPod with Music, Video, and Data

Unpack Your iPod

Install iTunes if It’s Not Already Installed

Install iTunes on Your PC

Run iTunes

Connect the iPod to Your PC

Install or Update iTunes on the Mac

Get and Install the Latest Version of iTunes

Launch iTunes

Connect Your iPod to Your Mac

Finish Setting Up the iPod

Start Creating Your Library

Make Sure iTunes Has Suitable Settings

Decide Whether to Copy All Song Files to Your Library

Decide Whether to Let iTunes Organize Your Media Folder

Add Your Existing Song Files to Your Library

Make iTunes Add the MP3 and AAC Files from Your Home Folder

Add Songs from Other Folders

Add WMA Files on Windows

Copy CDs to Your Library

Check iTunes’ Settings for Importing Music

Add a CD to Your Library

Check That the Songs You’ve Added Sound Okay

Load Your iPod with Music, Video, and Data

Load Only Some Songs from Your Library on Your iPod

Configure How Your iPod Is Loaded

Load Music on Your iPod Manually

Choose Custom Synchronization Settings

Choose Which Contacts and Calendars to Synchronize with the iPod classic

Choose Music Synchronization Settings

Choose Photos Synchronization Settings for the iPod classic and iPod nano

Choose Podcasts Synchronization Settings

Choose Video Synchronization Settings for an iPod classic

Choose Books Synchronization Settings

Recharge the iPod

Eject and Disconnect the iPod

Chapter 4: Enjoy Music and Video on Your iPod

Connect Your Headphones or Speakers

Use Headphones with Your iPod

Use Speakers with Your iPod

Play Music and Video on the iPod classic

Read the iPod classic’s Display

Use the iPod classic’s Controls

Browse and Access Your Music

Play a Playlist

Browse Your Music

Create a Playlist on the iPod classic

Play Songs

Start and Pause Play

Change the Volume

Change the Place in a Song

Rate a Song as You Play It

Use the Hold Switch

Navigate the Extras Menu

Choose Settings for the iPod classic

Check the “About” Information

Apply Shuffle Settings to Randomize Songs or Albums

Repeat One Song or All Songs

Set the Volume Limit

Set the Backlight Timer or Auto-Lock

Set the Screen Brightness

Change the Speed at Which Audiobooks Play

Choose Equalizations to Make Your Music Sound Better

Use Sound Check to Standardize the Volume

Turn the Clicker Off

Set the Date and Time

Choose How to Sort and Display Your Contacts

Lull Yourself to Sleep with a Sleep Timer

Set an Alarm to Wake You Up or Remind You of an Appointment

Use the iPod classic as a Stopwatch

Lock the iPod classic with a Passcode

Play Music on the iPod nano

Use the Equalizer

Use Sound Check to Standardize the Volume

Create a Playlist on the iPod nano

Create a Genius Mix on the iPod nano

Rate a Song as You Play It

Play Radio on the iPod nano

Use the Clock Feature

Display the Time

Use the Stopwatch

Use the Timer

Play Music on the iPod shuffle

Chapter 5: Get More Out of Your iPod with Hardware Accessories

Approach Buying Accessories for Your iPod

Cases

Choosing a Case

Examples of Cases

Rugged-Lifestyle Cases

Sports Cases

Everyday Cases

Stands and Docks

Apple Universal Dock

Third-Party Stands and Docks

Car and Bike Mounting Kits

Car Mounts and All-in-One Adapters

Power Adapters and Battery Packs

Battery Packs

JumpStart

TuneJuice

JBoxMini

Basic AC Power Adapters

Car Adapters

Generic USB Car Adapter

Generic Car Adapter

iPod-Specific Adapters

World Travel Adapters

Microphones

Portable Speakers for the iPod

Choosing Portable Speakers for the iPod

Examples of Speakers for the iPod

Radio Transmitters

Choosing a Radio Transmitter

Examples of Radio Transmitters

Chapter 6: Use an iPod as Your Home Stereo or Car Stereo

Equip an iPod with Speakers

Connect an iPod to a Stereo

Connect an iPod to a Stereo with a Cable

Use a Radio Transmitter Between an iPod and a Stereo

Use an AirPort Express, a Computer, and an iPod

Connect an iPod to a Car Stereo

Use a Built-in iPod Connection

Use a Cassette Adapter

Use a Radio Transmitter

Wire an iPod Directly to a Car Stereo

Part II: Create and Manage Your Library

Chapter 7: Create Audio Files, Edit Them, and Tag Them

Choose Where to Store Your Library

Configure iTunes for the Audio Quality You Want

Choose the Best Audio Format for Your Needs

AAC

MP3

Apple Lossless Encoding

WAV and AIFF

Choose the Best Format for iTunes and the iPod

Check or Change Your Importing Settings

Choose Custom AAC Encoding Settings

Choose Custom MP3 Encoding Settings

Deal with CDs That Your Computer Can’t Rip

Watch Out for Copy-Protected Discs

Deal with Copy-Protected Discs

Convert Other File Types to Formats an iPod Can Play

Convert a Song from AAC to MP3 (or Vice Versa)

Convert WMA Files to MP3 or AAC

Create Audio Files from Cassettes or Vinyl Records

Connect the Audio Source to Your Computer

Get a Suitable Program for Recording Audio

Download and Install Audacity

Run Audacity and Choose Your Language

Install the LAME MP3 Encoder

Choose Audio Playback and Recording Settings

Record Audio with Audacity

Trim Audio Files to Get Rid of Intros and Outros You Don’t Like

Tag Your Compressed Files with the Correct Information for Sorting

Save Audio Streams to Disk So You Can Listen to Them Later

Save Audio Streams to Disk Using Hardware

Save Audio Streams to Disk Using Software

Chapter 8: Buy and Download Songs, Videos, and More Online

What Digital Rights Management (DRM) Is and What It’s For

Understand That DRM Is Neither “Good” nor “Bad”

Know a Store’s DRM Terms Before You Buy Any Protected Songs or Videos

Buy Songs, Videos, and Movies from the iTunes Store

Know the Disadvantages of Buying from the iTunes Store

Set Up an Account with the iTunes Store

Understand the Terms of Service

Configure iTunes Store Settings

Find the Songs, Videos, and Movies You Want

Preview Songs, Videos, and Movies

Request Songs or Other Items You Can’t Find

Navigate the iTunes Store

Buy an Item from the iTunes Store

Listen to Songs or Watch Videos and Movies You’ve Purchased

Restart a Failed Download

Review What You’ve Purchased from the iTunes Store

Authorize and Deauthorize Computers for the iTunes Store

Authorize a Computer to Use the iTunes Store

Deauthorize a Computer from Using the iTunes Store

Buy Music from Other Online Music Stores

Amazon.com

eMusic

Napster 2.0

Real Rhapsody

Russian MP3 Download Sites

Find Free Songs Online

Find Free Songs on the Online Music Stores

Find Free Songs for Legal Download

Find Free Songs for Illegal Download

Threats to Your Computer

Threats to Your Wallet, Your ID, and Your Future

Find P2P Software

Chapter 9: Create Video Files That Work with the iPod classic

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files from Your Digital Video Camera

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files Using Windows Live Movie Maker or Windows Movie Maker

Create a WMV File from Windows Live Movie Maker

Create an AVI File from Windows Movie Maker on Windows Vista

Create an AVI File from Windows Movie Maker on Windows XP

Create iPod-Compatible Video Files Using iMovie

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files from Your Existing Video Files

Create iPod Video Files Using iTunes

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files Using QuickTime

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files Using QuickTime Player on the Mac

Create iPod-Friendly Video Files Using QuickTime Pro on Windows

Create iPod Video Files Using Full Video Converter Free

Create iPod Video Files Using HandBrake on the Mac

Create Video Files from Your DVDs

Rip DVDs on Windows

Rip DVDs on the Mac

Chapter 10: Make Your Music Sound Great and Customize the iTunes Window

Play Music with iTunes

Play Back Music with iTunes

Listen to Audiobooks on Your iPod

Improve the Sound of Music

Use the Graphical Equalizer to Make the Music Sound Great

Apply an Equalization to What’s Currently Playing

Specify an Equalization for an Individual Item

Create a Custom Equalization That Sounds Good to You

Delete and Rename Preset Equalizations

Choose Crossfading, Sound Enhancer, and Sound Check Settings

Skip the Boring Intro or Outro on a Song

Tweak the iTunes Interface

Resize the iTunes Window to the Size You Need

Change the Columns Displayed to Show the Information You Need

Control iTunes via Keyboard Shortcuts

Accompany Your Music with Visualizations

Chapter 11: Manage Your Music and Video Library with iTunes

Browse Quickly by Using the Column Browser

Use the Column Browser in Its Default Configuration

Customize the Column Browser

Choose Which Columns to Display

Choose Whether to Display the Column Browser at the Top or on the Left

Choose Whether to Group Compilations and Use Album Artists

Change the Display at the Bottom of the iTunes Window

Use Views to Skim Through Your Library

Sort Your Songs in List View

Browse Through Albums in Album List View

Choose the Sort Order in Album List View

Choose the Artwork Size in Album List View

Display the Artwork All the Time in Album List View

See Your Songs as Pictures on a Grid

Flick Through Your CDs in Cover Flow View

Search for Particular Songs or Other Items

Use Playlists, Smart Playlists, and iTunes DJ

Create a Playlist Manually

Automatically Create Smart Playlists Based on Your Ratings and Preferences

Mix Up Your Music with iTunes DJ

Create Powerful Playlists with iTunes’ Genius

Turn On Genius

Create a Playlist with Genius

Get Recommendations from Genius

Turn Off Genius

Enjoy Podcasts

Explore Podcasts on the iTunes Store

Configure Podcast Settings

Add Podcasts from the Internet

Listen to Podcasts

Apply Ratings to Items

Add Artwork to Items

Set iTunes to Automatically Add Art from the iTunes Store to Songs

Set iTunes to Automatically Download Missing Album Artwork

Add Artwork to Songs Manually

Add Artwork to Songs by Using the Artwork Pane

Add Artwork to Songs by Using the Item Information Dialog Box or the Multiple Item Information Dialog Box

Consolidate Your Music Library So You Can Always Access All Its Items

Remove Duplicate Items from Your Library

Export and Import Playlists

Export Your Library

Use Multiple Libraries on the Same Computer

Create a New Library

Switch to Another Library

Share Items and Access Shared Items

Share Your Library with Your Other Computers

Copy Files Using Home Sharing

Share Your Library with Other Local iTunes Users

Disconnect Other Users from Your Shared Library

Access and Play Another Local iTunes User’s Shared Library

Share Your Music More Effectively with Other Local Users

Share Your Library with Other Users of Your PC

Share Your Library with Other Users of Your Mac

Build a Media Server for Your Household

Part III: Learn Advanced Techniques and Tricks

Chapter 12: Use Multiple iPods, Multiple Computers, or Both

Move Your iPod from the Mac to Windows—and Back

Move Your iPod classic or iPod nano from the Mac to Windows

Move a Mac-Formatted iPod classic or iPod nano to Windows

Move a FAT32-Formatted iPod from the Mac Back to Windows

Move Your iPod from Windows to the Mac

Change the Computer to Which Your iPod Is Linked

Synchronize Several iPods with the Same Computer

Load Your iPod from Two or More Computers at Once

Configure Your iPod for Manual Updating

Load Files onto Your iPod Manually

Chapter 13: Use Your iPod for File Backup, Storage, and Transfer

Decide Whether to Use Your iPod as an External Drive

Enable Disk Mode on the iPod

Enable Disk Mode on an iPod Using Windows

Enable Disk Mode on an iPod Using a Mac

Transfer Files to and from the iPod

Back Up an iPod So You Don’t Lose Your Music or Data

Chapter 14: Recover Your Songs and Videos from Your iPod

Why Your iPod Hides Its Song and Video Files from You

Where—and How—Your iPod Stores Song and Video Files

Windows Utilities for Transferring Song and Video Files from an iPod to Your PC

iPod Access for Windows

iGadget

Mac OS X Utilities for Transferring Song and Video Files from an iPod to Your Mac

PodWorks

iPod Access

iRip

Chapter 15: Troubleshoot Your iPod and iTunes

Know What’s in the iPod

Avoid Things That May Harm Your iPod

Avoid Disconnecting Your iPod at the Wrong Time

Avoid Fire and Water

Avoid Physically Abusing Your iPod

Keep Your iPod’s Operating System Up to Date

Update Your iPod on Windows

Update Your iPod on Mac OS X

Carry and Store Your iPod Safely

Understand Your Warranty and Know Which Actions Void It

Troubleshoot Your iPod

Reset Your iPod

Reset the iPod classic

Reset the iPod nano

Reset an iPod shuffle

Drain the iPod’s Battery

Restore Your iPod

Restore the iPod on Windows

Restore the iPod on Mac OS X

Troubleshoot Specific Problems with the iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle

The iPod classic Won’t Respond to Button Presses

Your Computer Doesn’t React When You Plug In the iPod

The iPod Says “Do Not Disconnect” for Ages When Connected to Your Computer

Your iPod Displays Only the Apple Logo When You Turn It On

Songs in Your Library Aren’t Transferred to Your iPod

Troubleshoot iTunes on Windows

iTunes Won’t Start on Windows

iTunes Doesn’t Recognize the iPod

iTunes Won’t Play Some AAC Files

“The iPod Is Linked to Another iTunes Library” Message

iTunes Runs You Out of Hard-Disk Space on Windows

Search for the New Files and Folders on Windows 7

Search for the New Files and Folders on Windows Vista

Search for the New Files and Folders on Windows XP

“iTunes Has Detected That It Is Not the Default Player” Message on Startup

Troubleshoot iTunes on the Mac

“The iPod Is Linked to Another iTunes Library” Message

Eject a “Lost” CD

“You Do Not Have Enough Access Privileges ”When Importing Songs

iTunes Runs You Out of Hard-Disk Space on the Mac

Index