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iPod & iTunes: The Missing Manual, Second Edition

by J.D. Biersdorfer

February 2004

Beginner to intermediate

360 pages

10h 39m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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About the AuthorAbout the Creative TeamAcknowledgmentsAbout Pogue Press
What Is an iPod?Beyond the Music
Software Differences
About→These→Arrows

Parts of the PodThe ScreenThe Scroll WheelThe ButtonsPlaces for Plugs
Charging via FireWire or USB 2.0 CableThe DockUsing the AC AdapterChecking the Battery’s ChargeBattery Life
PlaylistsPlaylists On-The-GoBrowseExtrasClockAlarm ClockSleep TimerDate & TimeMore ExtrasSettingsAboutMain menuShuffleRepeatBacklight TimerEQSound CheckContrastClickerDate & TimeContactsLanguageLegalReset All SettingsBacklightNow Playing
FireWireConnecting Your iPod by FireWire
Installing the CardNudging Windows
About USB 2.0Connecting with USB 2.0
The Macintosh CDThe Windows CDA Windows Note for Current iPod Models
The First Sync (If You Use iTunes)The First Sync (If You Use MusicMatch)The Portables Plus window
Stop Auto-Opening iTunes (or MusicMatch)Transfer Only Some SongsComplete automatic synchronizationSync up selected playlists onlyManually manage songs and playlists
The Hidden World of the iPodCopying Files to the MacintoshiPod ViewerOmniWebTinkerTooliPod.iTunesiPod Free File SyncPodWorksiPodRipCopying Files to WindowsThe free wayEphPodXPlayPodUtilAnapod Explorer
Introduction to Digital AudioWhen CD Met PCCompressed Audio FormatsMP3How It WorksMP3 HistoryAAC
WAVAIFFAudibleFormats within formatsAudible.com for MacAudible.com for Windows
Introduction to iTunes
Window FunMinimizing the window
Phase 1: Choose an Audio File FormatPhase 2: Download Song Names and Track InformationThe manual methodThe online wayPhase 3: Convert the Song to a Digital Audio FilePhase 4: Add Cover ArtworkAdding an image to an individual song: drag-and-drop methodAdding an image to an individual song: dialog box methodAdding an image to an entire album
VisualsKeyboard ControlThe Graphic EqualizerPreventing Ear-Blast Syndrome
Searching for SongsThe BrowserCritic’s CornerEditing Song InformationConverting Between File FormatsJoining TracksChanging Start and Stop Times for Songs
Making a New PlaylistModifying a PlaylistDeleting a PlaylistSmart Playlists
Preparing to ShareSharing Your Own MusicListening to Someone Else’s TunesTurning Off Music Sharing
Introduction to MusicMatch Jukebox
Window Fun
Phase 1: Choose an Audio File FormatPhase 2: Download Song Names and Track InformationPhase 3: Convert the Song to a Digital Audio FilePhase 4: Add Cover Artwork
VisualizationsSkinsThe Graphic EqualizerPresets of your ownPreventing Ear-Blast Syndrome
Searching for SongsEditing Track Tag Information
Making a New PlaylistModifying a PlaylistDeleting a PlaylistAutoDJ Playlists
Welcome to the Music Store
Setting Up an AccountThe Shopping Cart
Adjusting the ColumnsBuying a Song or AlbumBuying an AudiobookGift CertificatesBuyingSpendingiTunes Allowance AccountsThe Interrupted DownloadSigning OutLocating Your New Tracks
Play It on Three ComputersAuthorizing ComputersDeauthorizing ComputersCopy It to Your iPodBurn It to a CDShare it Across the NetworkBack It UpBacking up your music libraryBacking up playlistsBacking up non-music data
The Customer Service PageYour Purchase History
iTunes Man
Introduction to the iPod Address BookThe vCard
Palm Desktop 4.1Microsoft Outlook, Method 1: EphPodMicrosoft Outlook, Method 2: iPodSyncMicrosoft Outlook, Method 3: OutPodWindows Address BookOutlook Express
Palm Desktop 4.1Microsoft EntourageMac OS X Address BookCoaxing vCards out of Other Mac ProgramsEudora 5.1FileMaker ProNow Contact, Method 1: NowPodNow Contact, Method 2: NowPakOutlook Express 5, Method 1: Contact This!Outlook Express 5, Method 2: Outlook Express to vCard
Preparing the iPod
The Easy WayThe Manual WayInspecting the CalendarDeleting a CalendarHearing Your Alarms
Mac OS 9, Mac OS XWindows
Solution 1: iCalSolution 2: iPod It
Solution 1: Drag Individual AppointmentsSolution 2: iPodSync & Co.
GamesBrickParachuteSolitaireMusic Quiz
eBooks for MacintosheBooks for Windows
The iSync Concept
Removing the iPod from the iSync List
The iPod’s Hard Disk Format
Which OS?What to IncludeInstalling Mac OS 9 on an iPodStarting up from an iPod in Mac OS 9The Startup ManagerInstalling Mac OS X on an iPodMac OS 10.0 or 10.1Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)Restarting from the iPod in Mac OS XUninstalling Mac OS X from the iPodThe quick wayThe manual way
Connecting the iPod to a Stereo SystemWhere to find the right stereo cable
The Wireless WayThe Wired WayChargersAll-in-One Kits
The AppleScripted iPodInstalling the Script MenuApple’s iPod ScriptsDoug’s AppleScripts
euPod Volume BoostWeather for MeJ. River Media Center
GNUpodgtkpodmyPodThe iPod on Linux Project
WindowsMacintosh
CasesDLO Action JacketiSkinBelkin iPod Leather OrganizersMatias iPod ArmorOWC Pod ProtectorXtremeMac Xtremity iPod Case SystemMarware SportSuit ConvertibleWaterField Designs iPod CasesiSleeve
inMotion Portable iPod SpeakersCambridge SoundWorks PCWorksSony SRS-T55 Folding Travel SpeakersJBL Creature 2.1 SpeakersSony SRS-RF90RK Wireless Speaker System
Desk StandsDVBase Nickel-Plated iPod StandThe iPodDockPodHolderMod Pod iPod StandPodStandPodPerch
Belkin Media ReaderVoice recorders from Griffin and BelkinNaviPodDigisette iPod 5430 FMXT FM RadioDashboard StandsGripmatic iPod Mount KitCup Holder iPod Car MountBelkin TuneDok
The iPod’s Self-Help ModesHow to Reset an iPodScan the iPod’s Hard DiskForce the iPod into FireWire Disk ModeRun the iPod Diagnostic Tests
The iPod Keeps Freezing UpRestoring the iPod softwareThe iPod Won’t Turn On or Wake Up from SleepThe iPod Won’t ResetWeird Icons When iPod Boots UpFolder icon with exclamation pointApple logo and iPod name won’t go awayHard disk icon with magnifying glassBattery Life IssuesExcessive Clock appetiteCharging the batteryBattery lifeReplacing the batteryThe Backlight Turns on by Itself at MidnightThat Little Plastic Flap Came off the FireWire PortThe Touchwheel is Out of ControlSome Idiot Set the iPod Menus to KoreanBroken Screen Glass
Some Songs SkipNoise in Quiet Parts of Songs
The iPod Remote Won’t Work
The iPod Doesn’t Show UpSongs Don’t Automatically UpdateiTunes Program Doesn’t Open when I Plug in the iPodiTunes Killed My Windows 2000 PCiTunes Doesn’t Open“Another User” Error MessageiTunes Won’t Play a CD or Import Music from ItAppleScripts Won’t Import Contact Files“iPod Is Linked to Another Library”The iPod Always Says “Do Not Disconnect”
iPod Doesn’t Show UpError Reinstalling the iPod 1.0 Software“Missing Theme” MessageSongs Don’t Automatically UpdateSync Seems to Work, but No Songs TransferMusicMatch Doesn’t Automatically Open when iPod ConnectsSynchronizing Takes ForeverThe iPod Always Says “Do Not Disconnect”Blue Screen of DeathError Message About Some Other PlayerSongs Ripped with MusicMatch Don’t Sound Very Good
-9800, -9815, or -9814 ErrorMusic Store Window Is Blank-5000 or -35 Error when Downloading (Mac only)How to make a new iTunes Music folderHow to correct permissions for the iTunes Music folder“Required File Not Found” Error MessageBought Music Doesn’t PlayCan’t Buy MusicMusic Doesn’t Download AutomaticallyCan’t Burn My Purchased Music to CDCan’t Burn My Purchased Songs to an MP3 Disc
How to Know when It’s TimeDownloading the UpdaterRunning the UpdaterUpdating the Macintosh iPodUpdating the Windows iPodRestoring the Software
Specific help for Macintosh fansSpecific help for Windows fansSpecific help for sick or damaged iPods
Points of Interest at
iPodingiPodLoungeiPodHacksiPod AnonymousMacInTouch
Application Menu (Mac); Help Menu (Windows)About iTunesiTunes Hot TipsPreferencesGeneralEffectsImportingBurningSharingStoreAdvancedShop for iTunes ProductsProvide iTunes FeedbackRegister iTunesServices (Mac OS X Only)Hide iTunes (Macintosh Only)Hide Others (Macintosh Only)Show All (Macintosh Only)Quit iTunes (Macintosh Only)
New PlaylistNew Playlist From SelectionNew Smart Playlist (iTunes 4 and later)Add (File) to LibraryAdd Folder to Library (Windows Only)Close WindowImport (iTunes 4 and later)Export Song ListExport Library (iTunes 4 and later)Get InfoEdit Smart PlaylistShow Song FileShow Current SongBurn Playlist to CDUpdate Songs on iPodExit (Windows only)
UndoCut, Copy, and PasteClearSelect AllSelect NoneShow / Hide Browser (iTunes 4 and later)Show / Hide Artwork (iTunes 4 and later)View Options
PlayNext Song, Previous SongShuffleRepeat Off, All, OneVolume Up, DownMuteEject Disc / Eject iPod
Turn Visualizer On/OffSmall, Medium, LargeFull Screen
Switch to Mini Player (Windows Only)Open StreamConvert Selection to AAC (or MP3 or AIFF or WAV)Consolidate Library (iTunes and later)Get CD Track NamesSubmit CD Track NamesJoin CD Tracks (iTunes 4 and later)Authorize / Deauthorize Computer (iTunes 4 and later)Check for Purchased Music (iTunes 4 and later)Convert ID3 Tags
Minimize (iTunes 4 and later)Zoom (iTunes 4 and later)iTunesEqualizerBring All to Front (iTunes 4 and later)
iTunes & Music Store HelpMusic Store Customer ServiceiPod HelpKeyboard ShortcutsCheck for iTunes Updates (Windows)
File MenuOpenOpen Music LibraryAdd New Track(s) to Music LibraryWatchFoldersConvert FilesExport Playlist TracksSend to Portable DeviceCreate CDPrintExit
Playlist Track Tag(s)Super Tag Playlist Track(s)Copy Art to ClipboardPaste/Tag Art from ClipboardSelect All in PlaylistClear Playlist
Small Player View / Full Player ViewPlaylistMy LibraryOnline MusicMusic GuideNow PlayingRecorderMedia WindowChange SkinDownload SkinsVisualizationsSelect VisualizationStart/Stop VisualizationConfigure VisualizationSound EnhancementSelectEnableShow UIAuto Arrange ComponentsAlways on Top
PlayerVolume LevelingEqualizerRecorderSettingsPlaylist MenuMusic LibraryRecorderControlFormatQualitySourcePrepare Tracks for Volume LevelingSubmit CD InformationSettingsOnline MusicAdd New FeaturesGet Music RecommendationsUpdate SoftwareShop for MusicShop for Music GearSettings

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Calendars from Now Up-to-Date for Mac OS X

If your life is recorded in the popular Now Up-to-Date calendar program, the free NowPak companion software is all you need to hand off your appointments to the iPod.

You can find a link to it from http://www.missingmanuals.com. Or, if you’ve recently installed Now Up-to-Date & Contact for Mac OS X, the NowPak for iPod software is in the suite’s Additional Documentation & Tools folder. Open the NowPak for iPod folder and double-click the Now Up-to-Date to iPod icon. A box like the one in Figure 8-12 walks you through the process of transferring your appointments from Now Up-to-Date to the iPod.

Once you click Import, the Now Up-To-Date Importer will ask you how far back and how far ahead you’d like to import your appointments, making it easy to leave your past on the computer while transferring your future to the iPod.

Figure 8-12. Once you click Import, the Now Up-To-Date Importer will ask you how far back and how far ahead you’d like to import your appointments, making it easy to leave your past on the computer while transferring your future to the iPod.