Connect iPod and Transfer Music | Apple ipod specification

Step 4: Connect iPod and Transfer Music

Connect iPod to your computer using the included iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. You can also use the optional iPod Dock (see page 42). Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly. They can only be inserted one way.

FireWire 400 port

iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable

When you connect iPod to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod.

When the transfer is complete, the main menu appears on the iPod screen.

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Contents

User’s Guide Page Contents Page Quick Start IPod Features Learning to Use iPod What You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must have To use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod includes the following components Setting Up iPod to Play Music Charge the Battery To import music to your computer from an audio CD To buy music online Connect iPod and Transfer Music If your Windows PC doesn’t have a 6-pin FireWire port To Learn More Play Music Using iPod Using iPod Controls IPod 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 Songs Connecting and Disconnecting iPod To rate a songTo connect iPod to your computer Disconnecting iPod To eject iPod To disconnect iPod Organizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunes About the iTunes Music Store Audio File Formats Supported by iPodTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists About Smart Playlists To update iPod with only certain songs Creating Playlists on Your ComputerTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically To create a playlist To set iPod to update only selected playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod ManuallyTo set iPod to transfer songs manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manually Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod Manually Modifying Playlists on iPod ManuallyTo delete a song or playlist from iPod To create a new playlist on iPod Adjusting iPod Settings Setting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat SongsListening to Spoken Word Audio Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level To set iPod to use the iTunes volume settingsTo set iPod to repeat songs To set iPod to shuffle songs or albums Using the iPod Equalizer Setting the Backlight TimerSetting the Screen Contrast Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Setting and Viewing Date and Time Setting the LanguageTo set the date and time To view the date and time Using the Extra Features of Your iPod Using iPod as an External Hard DiskTo enable iPod as a hard disk Setting the Sleep Timer Setting the AlarmTo set an alarm Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically To import all information using a Mac and iSync Select a sound Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information Recording Voice Memos To view notesTo record a voice memo To play a recording Storing Digital Photos To transfer voice memos to your computerTo store photos on iPod To view information about photos stored on iPod Playing Games To erase photos from a photo cardTo transfer photos to your computer To play a game IPod Accessories IPod Remote Included With Some Models IPod Dock Included With Some Models To play music from iPod using the Dock To use the earbud headphones Apple Earphones Charging the iPod Battery Available Accessories You can charge the iPod battery in two ways To charge the battery using your computer To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter FireWire cable USB 2.0 cable Battery States Resetting iPod To reset 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 Working To update or restore iPod with the latest software Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service Onscreen HelpIPod User’s Guide Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions Connectors and Ports BatteryAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Using the Power Adapter About Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet Locations Cleaning Do Not Make Repairs YourselfAbout Handling Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Printed