Apple ipod manual Using the Extra Features of Your iPod, Using iPod as an External Hard Disk

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Using the Extra Features of Your iPod

Using iPod as an External Hard Disk

You can use iPod as a hard disk, to store and transfer data files.

To enable iPod as a hard disk:

1In iTunes, select iPod in the Source list and click the Options button.

Options button

2Select “Enable FireWire disk use.”

When you use iPod as a hard disk, the iPod disk icon appears on the desktop on the Mac, or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC. Note: Selecting “Manually manage songs and playlists” in the Options window also enables iPod to be used as a hard disk.

Note: To transfer music files to iPod, you must use iTunes. Songs transferred via iTunes do not appear on iPod in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer. Likewise, if you copy music files to iPod in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer, you won’t be able to play them on iPod.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Page Quick Start IPod Features Learning to Use iPodWhat You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must haveTo use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod includes the following components Setting Up iPod to Play Music Charge the BatteryTo import music to your computer from an audio CD To buy music onlineConnect iPod and Transfer Music If your Windows PC doesn’t have a 6-pin FireWire port To Learn More Play MusicUsing iPod Using iPod ControlsIPod Remote port Headphones port Hold switch Menu button IPod Controls Disable the iPod buttons Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch Queueing Up a List of Songs Rating SongsTo rate a song Connecting and Disconnecting iPodTo connect iPod to your computer Disconnecting iPod To eject iPod To disconnect iPodOrganizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunesAudio File Formats Supported by iPod About the iTunes Music StoreTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists About Smart PlaylistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically To update iPod with only certain songsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlistTo set iPod to transfer songs manually To set iPod to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manuallyTo delete a song or playlist from iPod Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod Manually To create a new playlist on iPodListening to Spoken Word Audio Adjusting iPod SettingsSetting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat Songs Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPodTo set iPod to repeat songs Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelTo set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings To set iPod to shuffle songs or albumsSetting the Screen Contrast Using the iPod EqualizerSetting the Backlight Timer Adding or Removing Items From the Main MenuTo set the date and time Setting and Viewing Date and TimeSetting the Language To view the date and timeUsing iPod as an External Hard Disk Using the Extra Features of Your iPodTo enable iPod as a hard disk To set an alarm Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Alarm Preventing iTunes From Opening AutomaticallyTo import all information using a Mac and iSync Select a soundStoring and Reading Notes and Other Information To record a voice memo Recording Voice MemosTo view notes To play a recordingTo store photos on iPod Storing Digital PhotosTo transfer voice memos to your computer To view information about photos stored on iPodTo transfer photos to your computer Playing GamesTo erase photos from a photo card To play a gameIPod Accessories IPod Remote Included With Some ModelsIPod Dock Included With Some Models To play music from iPod using the Dock To use the earbud headphones Apple EarphonesCharging the iPod Battery Available AccessoriesYou can charge the iPod battery in two ways To charge the battery using your computerTo charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter FireWire cable USB 2.0 cable Battery States To reset iPod Resetting iPodIf Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens Software Update and Restore If Your iPod Remote Isn’t WorkingTo update or restore iPod with the latest software Learning More, Service, and Support Online ResourcesIPod User’s Guide Obtaining Warranty ServiceOnscreen Help Finding the Serial Number of Your iPodSafety and Cleaning Important Safety InstructionsBattery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Using the Power Adapter About Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet LocationsDo Not Make Repairs Yourself CleaningAbout Handling Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Printed

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