Apple MD777LL/A Managing iPod shuffle manually, Manually manage audio content on iPod shuffle

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Managing iPod shuffle manually

If you manage iPod shuffle manually, you can add and remove individual songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks. You can add music and other audio content from multiple computers to iPod shuffle without erasing items already on iPod shuffle.

You can add Genius playlists, but not Genius Mixes, to iPod shuffle manually.

Setting iPod shuffle to manually manage music turns off automatic sync options in the Music, Podcasts, and iTunes U panes in iTunes. You can’t manually manage some content and automatically sync other content at the same time.

If you set iTunes to manage content manually, you can set it later to sync automatically.

Manually manage audio content on iPod shuffle:

1In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary.

2 In the Options section, select “Manually manage music.”

3 Click Apply.

When you manage iPod shuffle manually, you must always eject iPod shuffle from iTunes before you disconnect it.

Add a song or other item to iPod shuffle:

1In iTunes, click Music or another item in the Library list.

2Drag a song or other item to iPod shuffle in the list of devices.

You can also drag entire playlists to sync them with iPod shuffle, or select multiple items and drag them all at once to iPod shuffle.

Remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle:

1In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices.

2Select Music, Audiobooks, or Podcasts under iPod shuffle.

3Select a song or other item, then press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard.

If you manually remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle, it isn’t deleted from your iTunes library.

Use iTunes to create a new playlist on iPod shuffle:

1In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click the Add button (∂) or choose File > New Playlist.

2Type a name for the playlist.

3Click Music or another item in the Library list, and then drag songs or other items to the playlist.

If you make changes to any of your iTunes playlists, remember to drag the changed playlist to iPod shuffle when it’s connected to iTunes.

Add songs to or remove songs from a playlist on iPod shuffle:

mm Drag a song to a playlist on iPod shuffle to add the song. Select a song in a playlist, then press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete the song.

Set iTunes to sync music and other audio content automatically:

1In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary.

2 Deselect “Manually manage music.”

3 Click Apply.

The update begins automatically.

Chapter 3    Setting up iPod shuffle

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Contents IPod shuffle User Guide Contents About iPod shuffle Congratulations on purchasing iPod shuffleWhat’s new in iPod shuffle IPod shuffle Basics IPod shuffle at a glanceUse the Apple Earphones Connect iPod shuffle to your computer Using the iPod shuffle controlsConnecting and disconnecting iPod shuffle Connecting iPod shuffleDisconnecting iPod shuffle Eject iPod shuffleDisconnect iPod shuffle Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter About the iPod shuffle batteryCharging the iPod shuffle battery Charge the battery using your computerStatus light when disconnected VoiceOver message Checking the battery statusAbout iTunes Setting up iPod shuffleSetting up your iTunes library Importing music from your audio CDs into iTunesEntering song names and other information Organizing your music Connecting iPod shuffle to a computer for the first timeUsing Genius in iTunes Use the iPod shuffle Setup AssistantAdding content automatically or manually Adding music to iPod shuffleSyncing music automatically Syncing Genius Mixes to iPod shuffle Sync music with iPod shuffleSet iTunes to sync selected Genius Mixes to iPod shuffle Adding audiobooks to iPod shuffle Set iTunes to sync iTunes U content automaticallySyncing podcasts automatically Adding iTunes U collections to iPod shuffleRemove a song or other item from iPod shuffle Manually manage audio content on iPod shuffleManaging iPod shuffle manually Add a song or other item to iPod shuffleConvert higher bit-rate songs to AAC format Fitting more songs on iPod shuffleListening to Music Playing musicListen to songs and other items on iPod shuffle Set iPod shuffle to shuffle songs Using VoiceOverSetting iPod shuffle to shuffle or play songs in order Enable VoiceOver when you set up iPod shuffleChanging playlists Hearing track infoSetting a volume limit Setting tracks to play at the same volumeUnlock the buttons Remove the volume limitLocking and unlocking the iPod shuffle buttons Lock the iPod shuffle buttonsCopying files between computers Using iPod shuffle as an external diskStoring Files on iPod shuffle Use iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your musicPrevent iTunes from opening automatically Preventing iTunes from opening automaticallyIf iPod shuffle isn’t playing music Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore If iPod shuffle won’t turn on or respondWAV Aiff If you can’t sync a song or other item to iPod shuffleIf you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC Update or restore iPod shuffleUpdating and restoring iPod shuffle software If you want to double-check the system requirementsImportant safety information Safety and HandlingImportant handling information To learn about Do this Learning More, Service SupportFCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationDisposal and Recycling Information KKApple Inc Apple Inc. All rights reserved
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