iPod and iTunes For Dummies - Softcover

Whether you're completely new to iPod and iTunes or you'd like to discover advanced techniques for playing, managing, browsing, buying, and storing music and other files, "iPod & iTunes For Dummies, 6th Edition" can help you! The iPod and iTunes have revolutionized how we enjoy music, and this bestselling guide has been updated to keep you current. Here's how to use the newest iPods, set up iTunes on your Mac or PC, purchase music and movies, rip CDs, organize your media library, make the most of digital sound, and so much more! The latest iPods are much more than just digital music players. Now, surf the Web, rent movies, buy songs and directly download them, send and receive e-mails, store photos, play slideshows, watch videos, and play games. You'll find information about all iPod models and how to set up iTunes so you can start enjoying your iPod right away. You'll learn how to: learn how to use the iPod displays and scrolling wheels; install iTunes and load your music; keep your library organized so you can search, browse, and sort; create playlists and burn CDs; use your iPod as a hard drive; share content legally; and, synchronize your e-mail, contacts, and bookmarks. Complete with lists of ten common problems and solutions, and eleven tips for the equalizer, "iPod & iTunes for Dummies, 6th Edition" includes bonus chapters about early iPod models, creating content for iPod, tips for working with MusicMatch, using your iPod for backup and restore, and 14 web sources for additional information.

Have music, movies, podcasts, contacts, and photos right in your pocket!

The iPod and iTunes have revolutionized how we enjoy music, and this bestselling guide has kept up with every twist and turn. Here's how to use the newest iPods, set up iTunes on your Mac or PC, purchase music and movies, rip CDs, organize your media library, make the most of digital sound, keep your calendar and contacts, and so much more!

• Load it and go ? set up iTunes and load your iPod with music, podcasts, audiobooks, movies, even TV shows and photos

• Find your stuff ? keep your library organized so you can search, browse, and sort to quickly find what you want

• iTunes for everything ? use iTunes to synchronize your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, calendar, and contacts

• Fine-tune your tunes ? balance the bass or tweak the treble and create your own presets for the way you like to listen

• iPod on the move ? integrate an iPod with your car stereo or connect your iPod to a portable speaker system for a go-anywhere stereo

Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/ipod6e for bonus chapters about earlier iPod models and connections, creating multiple iTunes libraries, using your iPod as a hard drive, and much more!

Open the book and find:

• How to acquire content and set up playlists

• Advice on adjusting and limiting the volume on your iPod

• Secrets for surfing the Web from your iPod touch

• How to charge and maintain your battery

• Steps for buying and downloading content from the iTunes Store

• Tips for backing up an iTunes library

• How to play content on your home stereo, TV, or car stereo

• Troubleshooting tips