Transferring Files Between Computers | Apple MC381LL/A, MC164LL/A

Transferring Files Between Computers

When you enable disk use on iPod shuffle, you can transfer files from one computer to another. iPod shuffle is formatted as a FAT-32 volume, which is supported by both Macs and PCs. This allows you to use iPod shuffle to transfer files between computers with different operating systems.

To transfer files between computers:

1After enabling disk use on iPod shuffle, connect it to the computer you want to get the files from.

Important: If iPod shuffle is set to sync automatically, when you connect iPod shuffle to a different computer or user account, a message asks if you want to erase iPod shuffle and sync with the new iTunes library. Click Cancel if you don’t want to erase what’s on iPod shuffle.

2Using the computer’s file system (the Finder on a Mac, Windows Explorer on a PC), drag the files to your iPod shuffle.

3Disconnect iPod shuffle, and then connect it to the other computer. Again, click Cancel if you don’t want to erase what’s on iPod shuffle.

4Drag the files from iPod shuffle to a location on the other computer.

Preventing iTunes from Opening Automatically

You can keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

To prevent iTunes from opening automatically:

1Connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

2In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices.

3Click the Summary tab.

4In the Options section, deselect “Open iTunes when this iPod is connected.”

5Click Apply.

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Apple MC381LL/A, MC164LL/A, MB867LL/A Transferring Files Between Computers, Preventing iTunes from Opening Automatically

Contents

IPod shuffle User Guide Contents What’s New in iPod shuffle About iPod shuffle IPod shuffle at a Glance IPod shuffle Basics To use the Apple Earphones with Remote Using the iPod shuffle Controls Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffle Connecting iPod shuffleTo connect iPod shuffle to your computer Disconnecting iPod shuffle To eject iPod shuffleTo disconnect iPod shuffle Charging the Battery To charge the battery using your computerTo charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Status light when connected Checking the Battery Status About iTunes Setting Up iPod shuffle To sign in to the iTunes Store Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To download or subscribe to a podcast To buy a song, album, or audiobook To import music from an audio CD into iTunes Importing Music from Your Audio CDs into iTunesEntering Names of Songs and Other Details To add songs on your computer to your iTunes library To create a playlist in iTunes Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius Organizing Your Music To create a Genius playlist in iTunes Adding Music to iPod shuffle To sync music with iPod shuffle Syncing Music Automatically Syncing Podcasts Automatically Managing iPod shuffle ManuallyTo add a song or other item to iPod shuffle To autofill music onto iPod shuffle Autofilling iPod shuffleTo remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle To use iTunes to create a new playlist on iPod shuffle To convert higher bit-rate songs to AAC files Fitting More Songs onto iPod shuffle Listening to Music Playing MusicTo listen to songs and other items on iPod shuffle To set iPod shuffle to shuffle To set iPod shuffle to play songs in order Using the VoiceOver Feature To enable VoiceOver when you set up iPod shuffleTo enable VoiceOver at a later time Hearing Song Announcements Using the Playlist MenuTo disable VoiceOver To navigate using song announcements To choose an item from the playlist menu Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelTo set iTunes to play songs at the same volume level To set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settings Setting a Volume Limit To set a volume limit for iPod shuffleTo remove the volume limit Using iPod shuffle as an External Disk To enable iPod shuffle as an external diskUse iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your music To prevent iTunes from opening automatically Transferring Files Between ComputersPreventing iTunes from Opening Automatically To transfer files between computers Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreIf iPod shuffle won’t turn on or respond If you can’t sync a song or other item onto iPod shuffle If iPod shuffle isn’t playing music If you want to double-check the system requirements If your podcasts or audiobooks don’t play correctly To update or restore iPod shuffle Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle SoftwareIf you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC Important Safety Information Safety and Handling Safety and Handling Important Handling Information To learn about Do this Learning More, Service Support FCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance Information Russia European Community Earphone remote 5, 21, 23, 24 Eject button in iTunes Index See also playlist menu podcasts Shuffling songs 5, 21 skipping to next track