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iPod and iTunes Starter Kit, 2nd Edition
- By Brad Miser, Tim Robertson
- Published Sep 26, 2005 by Que.
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- This product currently is not for sale.
Description
- Copyright 2006
- Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/8"
- Pages: 312
- Edition: 2nd
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-3463-X
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3463-1
The iPod and iTunes are the hottest technologies in the world of digital music today. Whether you're a Mac or Windows user, the iPod and iTunes Starter Kit, Second Edition provides all the information that you need to get the most out these amazing digital music tools, including the Apple iTunes Music Store. Updated to include information on the iPod Photo and the iPod Shuffle, you will master everything from the basics of listening to audio CDs to purchasing music through the iTunes Music Store to customizing playlists on your iPod. Included in the kit is a CD with FREE music downloads at the iTunes Music Store and downloads of various software products for your iPod and your iTunes such as Lyripod 1.0, GNUpod, Music Publisher, RadioLover 1.2, RockStar 1.0 and much more. Maximize your digital music experience with the iPod and iTunes Starter Kit, Second Edition.
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Online Sample Chapters
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Touring the iPod.
The Apple iPod: A Lot of Hype or Really Hip?
So What Is an iPod Anyway?
All iPod Models Aren't Equal, But They Are All Cool
The iPod
The iPod mini
The iPod shuffle
Which iPod Is Right for You?
What You Can Do with an iPod
2. Getting Started with an iPod.
Exploring the iPod's Box
Charging the iPod's Battery
Installing the iPod's Software (Including iTunes)
Installing the iPod's Software on a Windows PC
Installing the iPod's Software on a Macintosh
Connecting and Configuring an iPod on Your Computer
Preparing an iPod to Connect to a Computer
Connecting an iPod to a Computer
Configuring an iPod on Your Computer
Connecting an iPod to a Computer with a Dock
3. Touring iTunes.
What You Can Do with iTunes
Audio File Formats You Might Encounter When You Use iTunes
CD Audio
MP3
AAC
WAV
AIFF
Apple Lossless
The iTunes Music Library
Where Does All That Music Come From?
Playlists: Customizing Your Music Experience
The Other Members of the Band: The iPod and the iTunes Music Store
4. Building, Browsing, Searching, and Playing Your iTunes Music Library.
Gathering Your Music from All the Right Places
Determining Where and How the Music Library Music Is Stored
Working with the iTunes Music Folder
Configuring the Location of the Music Folder
Setting Other Organization Preferences
Understanding Encoding and Other Important Format Options
Choosing a Format Option
Picking Quality Levels
Configuring iTunes to Import Music
Adding Music from Audio CDs to Your iTunes Music Library
Adding Audio CDs to Your Library
Building Your iTunes Music Library in a Hurry
Importing Audio Files into Your Library
Browsing and Searching Your Music Library
Browsing in the Library
Searching Your Music Library
Playing Music in Your Music Library
Removing Tunes from the Music Library
Subscribing and Listening to Podcasts
Setting Your Podcast Preferences
Subscribing to Podcasts
Listening to and Managing Podcasts
5. Labeling, Categorizing, and Configuring Your Music.
Understanding Song Tags and Knowing Why You Should Care About Them
Viewing Song Information
Viewing Tags in the Browser
Viewing Tags in the Content Pane
Viewing Tags in the Info Window
Labeling Your Music
Labeling a Song in the Info Window
Labeling Multiple Songs at the Same Time
Labeling a Song in the Content Pane
Configuring a Song's Options
Configuring Song Options in the Info Window
Rating Songs in the Content Pane
Adding and Viewing Album Artwork
Viewing Album Artwork
Adding Artwork for Songs
Customizing the Content Pane
6. Creating, Configuring, and Using Playlists.
Understanding Playlists
The Standard-But-Very-Useful Playlist
The Extra-Special Smart Playlist
Building and Listening to Standard Playlists
Creating a Standard Playlist
Adding Songs to a Playlist
Removing Songs from a Playlist
Setting the Order in Which a Playlist's Songs Play
Listening to a Standard Playlist
Deleting a Standard Playlist
Becoming a Musical Genius with Smart Playlists
Understanding Why Smart Playlists Are Called Smart
Creating a Smart Playlist
Listening to a Smart Playlist
Changing a Smart Playlist
Doing the Party Shuffle
7. Building an iPod's Music Library.
Creating an iTunes Music Library
Building an iTunes Music Library
Creating iTunes Playlists
Assessing the Size of Your iTunes Library and How Much Disk Space Your iPod Has
Determining the Size of Your iTunes Library
Determining How Much Storage Space You Have on an iPod
Understanding and Configuring iPod Synchronization Options
Understanding Your Synchronization Options
Understanding How iTunes Updates Playlists on the iPod
Configuring iTunes to Automatically Update All Songs and Playlists
Configuring iTunes to Automatically Update Selected Playlists
Configuring iTunes So You Can Manually Manage Songs and Playlists
Updating Specific Songs and Playlists Automatically
Manually Updating an iPod
Adding Music to an iPod shuffle
Configuring an iPod shuffle
Using Autofill to Put Music on an iPod shuffle
Manually Adding Songs to an iPod shuffle
Removing Songs from an iPod shuffle
8. Listening to Music on an iPod or iPod mini.
Selecting Music You Want to Listen To
Selecting Music with Playlists
Browsing Your iPod's Music
Controlling Your Music
Playing the Basic Way
Playing the iPod Way
Creating and Using an iPod On-The-Go Playlist
Monitoring an iPod's Battery
9. Listening to Music on an iPod shuffle.
Getting Ready to Play
Turning On, Controlling, and Turning Off an iPod shuffle
Turning On a shuffle and Choosing How Music Will Play
Using the iPod shuffle's Playback Controls
Turning Off an iPod shuffle
Putting an iPod shuffle on Hold
Monitoring an iPod shuffle's Battery
10. Configuring an iPod to Suit Your Preferences.
Configuring Music Playback
Shuffling Music
Repeating Music
Using Sound Check
Using the iPod's Equalizer
Setting Up Your Main Menu Preferences
Setting the Screen's Contrast
Setting the Sleep Timer
Configuring the Clicker
Working with the iPod's Language
Returning an iPod to That Factory-Fresh Feeling
11. Using an iPod with a Home Stereo or Car Stereo.
Using an iPod with a Home Stereo
Hard-Wiring an iPod to a Home Stereo
Broadcasting iPod Music over FM
Playing an iPod over a Home Stereo System
Using an iPod As a Portable Home Stereo or Boombox
Using an iPod with a Car Stereo
Getting Sound from an iPod to a Car Stereo
Powering and Charging an iPod While You Are on the Road
Mounting an iPod in Your Car
Controlling an iPod While You Are on the Road
12. Using the iPod for Images.
iPods and Photos
Moving Pictures onto an iPod
Using an Application to Move Pictures from a Computer onto an iPod
Moving Image Files from a Computer onto an iPod
Moving Photos from a Digital Camera onto an iPod
Viewing Photos on an iPod
Viewing Slideshows on an iPod
Setting Up an iPod Slideshow
Playing an iPod Slideshow
Using an iPod to Display Slideshows on a TV
Moving Photos from an iPod onto a Computer
Using an Application to Move Photos from an iPod onto a Computer
Manually Moving Files from an iPod to a Computer
13. Maintaining an iPod and Solving Problems.
Maintaining Your iPod's Power
Monitoring and Maximizing Battery Life
Charging an iPod's Battery
Getting More Life Out of an iPod's Battery
Solving Battery Problems
Updating or Restoring an iPod's Software
Identifying and Solving iPod Problems
Solving iPod Problems
Getting Help with iPod Problems
14. Maintaining iTunes and Solving Problems.
Keeping iTunes Up-to-date
Keeping iTunes Up-to-date on Any Computer Automatically
Keeping iTunes Up-to-date on a Windows PC Manually
Keeping iTunes Up-to-date on a Macintosh
Backing Up Your iTunes Music Library
Solving iTunes Problems
Solving the Missing Song File Problem
Getting Help with iTunes Problems
15. Toys for Your iPod.
Headphones
Apple Headphones
Shure-www.shure.com
Bose-www.bose.com
Sennheiser-www.sennheiserusa.com
Sony-www.sony.com
Koss-www.koss.com
Ultimate Ears-www.ultimateears.com
Nike Phillips-www.nike-philips.com
Bang & Olufsen-www.bang-olufsen.com
Wireless Headphones
BlueTake i-Phono BT420-www.bluetake.com
Macally Bluewave Headphone-www.macally.com
iPod Speakers
inMotion Portable iPod Speakers
Ezison Personal Speakers for iPod
Sony SRS-T55 Folding Travel Speaker
iPod Groove Bag Triplet and Tote
iPal Portable Speaker with Tuner
Cube Travel Speakers
Bose SoundDock
JBL On Stage
JBL On Tour Portable Speakers
Monster iSpeaker Portable
Macally IceTune Speakers
Macally PodWave
DLO iBoom Speakers
PocketParty shuffle
iPod in Your Car
Sony CPA-9C Car Cassette Adapter
The Belkin TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter
Griffin iTrip
Monster iCarPlay Wireless
AirPlay for iPod shuffle
Auto Chargers
iPod Automobile Mounting Kits
Voice Recorders
Belkin Voice Recorder for iPod
Griffin Technology iTalk
Belkin Universal Microphone Adapter
DLO VoiceNote Voice Recorder
Digital Camera Adapters
Belkin iPod Media Reader
Belkin Digital Camera Link
Apple iPod Camera Connector
Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
iPod Remote Controls
ABT iJet Wireless RF Remote
Griffin AirClick
DLO iDirect Wireless Remote
Nyko iTop Button Relocator
iPod Polishing Kits
iCleaner Ultra Pro Kit
Ice Crème
iPod Stands, Docks, and Cradles
Habitat
ModPod
PodHolder
PodBoard
Apple iPod shuffle Dock
Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub for iPod shuffle
Apple iPod Dock (iPod and iPod mini)
Westshore Craftworks iDockCover
Solio Solar Charger
iPod Cases
Sheldon iPod Case
Speck iPod Skins
Speck iStyle
Belkin Leather Flip Case
MARWARE Sportsuit Convertible Case
MARWARE SportSuit Safari
MARWARE 3G SportSuit Convertible
PodSleevz/mini Sleevz
Gucci iPod Case
TimBuk2 iPod Case
Anetagenova iPod Case
PodPaqnappa
Apple iPod Socks
Bumperz for iPod shuffle
TuffWrapz
Apple iPod shuffle Sports Case
Burton Shield iPod Jacket
iPod Stickers and Film
Skin EFX iPod Stickers
HP Printable Tattoos
Mobile Juice shuffle Art
CD-ROM Contents
Freeware
Shareware
Commercial Software
16. Hacking the iPod.
Replacing Your iPod Battery
Battery Replacement-First and Second Generation iPod
Tools Required
Battery Replacement-Third and Fourth Generation iPod
Tools Required
Battery Replacement-iPod Mini
Tools Required
iPod Shuffle
Index.
