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iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer—from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it.
Here’s some of what’s covered inside…
• Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™
• Apple’s new iPhone™
• Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store
• Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs
• Managing music and playlists
• Finding cover art and other music file tag information
• Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
• Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos
• Listening to audiobooks and podcasts
• Viewing digital photos and slideshows
• Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system
• Using the iPod in your car or boat
• Playing iPod games
• Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler
• Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit
• Transferring files from your iPod to your PC
• Using add-on software programs
• iPod accessories
• iPod tips, tricks, and hacks
• Troubleshooting iPod problems
Part 1: Background
1 The History
2 The iPod Family
3 The iPhone
Part 2: Operation
4 Using the iPod
5 Using the iTunes Software
6 Using the iTunes Store
Part 3: Applications
7 Music
8 Podcasts
9 Audiobooks
10 Photos
11 Videos
12 Games
Part 4: Special Uses
13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room
14 Using Your iPod in the Car
15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device
16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise
18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler
19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases
Part 5: Secrets
20 iPod Tips and Tricks
21 iPod Hacks
Part 6: Support
22 iPod Accessories
23 Third-Party Software
24 iPod Troubleshooting
Part 7: Appendixes
Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com).
Category Digital Music
Covers iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac®
Level Intermediate to Advanced
The Unfinished iPhone: iPhone vs. Windows Mobile
Video iPod Exposed: Guts to Glory, PSP Style
Using Podcasts 101: A Guide for Beginners
Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
Part 1: Background
1 The History
The iPod Phenomenon
The iPod Story: Conception to Birth and Beyond
2000: Apple’s Quest
2001: The Concept Develops
2002: Expanding the Market
2003: More Models, More Music
2004: Introducing the mini
2005: The Market Explodes
2006: Business as Usual–and Then Some
2007: Introducing the iPhone
iPods in the Future
2 The iPod Family
Common Features
Audio and Video Playback
File Storage
Operating System and Memory
Connections
Batteries
Controller
Comparing iPod Models
The iPod
The iPod mini
The iPod nano
The iPod shuffle
3 The iPhone
Introducing the iPhone
What It Does
How It Does It
Specifications
Using the iPhone
The iPhone Home Screen
Making Phone Calls
Sending Text Messages
Taking Photos
Viewing Photos
Listening to Music
Watching Videos
Sending and Receiving Email
Browsing the Web
Viewing Maps
Using Other Widgets
Is the iPhone for You?
Pros
Cons
Bottom Line
Part 2: Operation
4 Using the iPod
Using the 5G iPod
Using the Click Wheel
Performing Basic Operations
Navigating the Menus
Evaluating Battery Life
Syncing and Recharging the iPod
Playing Music on Your iPod
Viewing Photos on Your iPod
Viewing Videos on Your iPod
Using Your iPod’s Extras
Configuring the 5G iPod
Using the iPod nano
Menu Options
Basic Operations
Using the iPod shuffle
Using the Control Pad
Basic Operations
Syncing, Charging, and Battery Life
Using the iPod with the iTunes Software
5 Using the iTunes Software
Navigating the iTunes Software
The iTunes Interface
Transport and View Controls
Source List
Album Art Area
Cover Flow Display
Track List
Status Bar/Controls
Displaying the Mini Store
Displaying the Mini Player
Configuring the iTunes Program
Managing Your Music Collection
Listening to Music
Viewing Your Music Collection
Searching for Music
Using the Equalizer
Cross-Fading Songs
Standardizing Playback Volume
Changing the Way Songs Shuffle
Showing the Visualizer
Manually Adding Music to iTunes
Listening to Internet Radio
Viewing Videos
Syncing Your iPod
Displaying Basic Information
Configuring Sync Options
Syncing Music
Autofilling the iPod shuffle
Syncing Movies
Syncing TV Shows
Syncing Podcasts
Syncing Photos
Syncing Contacts and Calendars
Syncing Games
Managing Files on Your iPod
Visiting the iTunes Store
6 Using the iTunes Store
Navigating the iTunes Store
Creating an Apple Account
iTunes Store Pricing
Searching the iTunes Store
Browsing the iTunes Store
Purchasing Items from the iTunes Store
Purchasing Music
Purchasing Videos
Purchasing Audiobooks
Purchasing iPod Games
Downloading Podcasts
Dealing with DRM
FairPlay Restrictions
Authorizing Computers for Playback
The DRM Workaround
Part 3: Applications
7 Music
Understanding Digital Audio File Formats
How Digital Sampling Works
Understanding File Compression
Compatible File Formats
Incompatible File Formats
Understanding Bit Rates
Ripping Music from CD
Setting File Format and Bit Rate
Ripping the CD
Burning Music to CD
Playing CDs
Managing Music in iTunes
Deleting Tracks
Editing Track Information
Editing Multiple Tracks
Adding and Editing Album Art
Adding Lyrics
Setting Playback Volume and Equalization
Rating Tracks
Editing Track Length–and Splitting Tracks
Using Playlists
Creating Custom Playlists
Creating Smart Playlists
Using the Party Shuffle
Organizing Playlists into Folders
Sharing Playlists
Uploading iMix Playlists to the iTunes Store
Using Third-Party Playlist Software
Printing Your Music Library List
Printing a Song List
Printing an Album List
Exporting a Music Library List
8 Podcasts
Understanding Podcasts
Finding and Downloading Podcasts from the iTunes Store
Browsing the iTunes Podcast Directory
Downloading and Subscribing to Podcasts
Finding and Subscribing to Other Podcasts on the Web
Finding More Podcasts
Subscribing to Other Podcasts
Playing Podcasts
Listening to–and Managing–Podcasts in iTunes
Listening to Podcasts on Your iPod
Watching Video Podcasts
9 Audiobooks
Downloading Audiobooks from the iTunes Store
Browsing and Searching for Audiobooks
Purchasing Audiobooks
Listening to Audiobooks
Playing Audiobooks in iTunes
Playing Audiobooks on Your iPod
Using Non-iTunes Audiobooks on Your iPod
Audiobooks at Audible.com
Ripping Audiobooks from CD
Using Audiobook Software
Manually Changing Ripped Files
10 Photos
About Photos and Your iPod
Transferring Photos to Your iPod
Viewing Photos on Your iPod
Viewing Single Photos
Viewing a Photo Slideshow
Viewing a Slideshow with Music
Setting Slideshow Options
Viewing iPod Photos on Your TV
Using Your iPod as a Digital Photo Storage Device
Configuring Your iPod for Photo Storage
Transferring Photos from Your Camera to Your iPod
11 Videos
Understanding iPod Video
Downloading Videos from the iTunes Store
What’s Available in the Store
Purchasing Videos in the iTunes Store
Transferring Videos to Your iPod
Playing iPod Videos
Playing Videos in iTunes
Playing Videos on Your iPod
Playing iPod Videos on Your TV
Converting Other Videos to iPod Use
Converting Existing Videos
Converting Recorded TV Programs
Converting DVD Movies
Recording “Live” Programming to the iPod
Other Places to Find iPod-Friendly Videos
Sites with iPod-Format Videos
Converting YouTube Videos with iTube
12 Games
Playing Built-In iPod Games
Purchasing and Downloading Games from the iTunes Store
Finding Other iPod Games Online
Part 4: Special Uses
13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room
Connecting Your iPod to External Speakers
Connecting to Computer Speakers
Connecting to a Tabletop Speaker
Connecting to an iPod Bookshelf Audio System
Connecting Your iPod to Your Home Entertainment System
Connecting for Audio via an Adapter Cable
Connecting for Audio and Video
Connecting via an iPod Dock
Connecting Wirelessly
Connecting to iPod-Ready Receivers
iPod and iTunes for Audiophiles
Using iTunes in Your Home Entertainment System
Connecting Your PC Directly to Your Home Audio System
Connecting Wirelessly
Sharing Your Music Across Your Home Network
Listening to iTunes via Windows Media Center
Listening to Music with Apple TV
Specs and Connections
Using Apple TV
Apple TV vs. Windows Media Center
14 Using Your iPod in the Car
Connecting to an iPod-Enabled Car
Installing an Aftermarket iPod-Ready Car Audio System
Connecting to an Existing Car Audio System
Connecting via a Cassette Adapter
Connecting via an FM Transmitter
Other iPod Car Accessories
Power Adapters
Car Mounts
15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device
Configuring and Using Your iPod for Data Storage
Configuring Your iPod
Managing Files
Copying Music from Your iPod to a PC
Copying Music the Windows Way
Copying Music with iPod File Management Programs
Copying Music the Apple Way
Different Ways to Use Your iPod for Data Storage
Transferring Files from One PC to Another
Backing Up Important Data
Storing Digital Photos on the Go
16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
Turning Your iPod into a Voice Recorder
How iPod Microphones Work
Popular iPod Microphones
Recording Podcasts on Your iPod
Recording in the Field
Recording with TuneStudio
Editing Podcasts on Your Computer
Distributing Your Podcast via iTunes
17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise
Choosing the Right iPod for Running and Exercise
Carrying Your iPod While You Exercise
iPod Sports Cases and Armbands
Sports Earphones
Finding Music for Exercise
Using Your iPod as a Stopwatch
Training with the Nike+iPod Sport Kit
What’s in the Kit?
Using the Sport Kit
Analyzing Your Workout Data
18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler
Importing Calendars into Your iPod
Getting Your iPod Ready for Calendar Use
Importing Calendars from Microsoft Outlook
Importing Individual Calendar Items from Microsoft Outlook
Importing Calendars from iCal
Importing Google Calendars
Importing Yahoo! Calendars
Using iPod Calendars
Viewing Calendars
Setting an Alarm for Calendar Events
Importing Your Contacts into Your iPod
Importing Contact Lists from Outlook and Outlook Express
Importing Individual Contacts from Outlook and Outlook Express
Importing Contacts from Your Mac
Viewing Contacts on Your iPod
19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases
Managing Your iTunes Purchases
Use the Shopping Cart Instead of 1-Click
Use Wish Lists Instead of Buying
Keep Track of Your Purchase History
Managing Your Children’s iTunes Purchases
Give Your Kids an iTunes Allowance
Deauthorize Your Childrens’ Computers
Keep Your Kids from Buying Explicit Content
Giving the Gift of Music
Giving Gift Cards and Gift Certificates
Giving Songs, Albums, and Playlists
Part 5: Secrets
20 iPod Tips and Tricks
iPod Tricks
Extend Your iPod’s Battery Life
Recharge Your iPod–Without a PC
Get Extra Life with an External Battery
Rate a Song
Use Your iPod as an Alarm Clock
Use Your iPod as a Laser Pointer–or a Flashlight
Use Your iPod for Presentations
Record FM Radio for iPod Playback
Record Internet Radio for iPod Playback
Store Cocktail Recipes on Your iPod
Teach Yourself Foreign Languages on Your iPod
View Subway Maps on Your iPod
View Google or Yahoo! Maps on Your iPod
Read Your Email on Your iPod
Listen to Your Email on Your iPod
View Web Pages on Your iPod
Find Out How Much Free Space You Have Left
Rename Your iPod
Customize Your iPod’s Main Menu
Mod Your iPod
Use Cheat Codes for iPod Games
iTunes Tricks
Search Smarter
Request a Tune
Use iTunes Hotkeys
Customize the Visualizer
Add New Visualizations
Back Up Your Purchased Music
Enhance Your Audio
Create Multiple iTunes Libraries
Delete Duplicate Tracks from Your Library
Find Out Which Playlists Contain a Certain Song
Convert Multiple Tracks in a Batch
Rip a CD Directly to a Playlist
Correct Ripping Errors
Remove Copy Protection from a Track–and Use Your Music Any Way You Want
Split a Hidden Track into Its Own Track
Group Compilation Albums
Use Groupings to Create Sophisticated Playlists
Improve Preview Playback on a Dial-Up Connection
Download Free Music and Videos via Podcast Subscriptions
View PDF Files in iTunes
21 iPod Hacks
Hacking Your iPod with iPodWizard
Hacking Your iPod with Rockbox
Hacking Your iPod with iPodLinux
Changing Your iPod’s Interface
Adding Functionality to Your iPod
Hacking iTunes
Hacking iTunes on the Mac
Hacking iTunes on Windows
Part 6: Support
22 iPod Accessories
Cases
Backpacks and Bags
Earphones
Earphone Splitters
Portable Speakers
Bookshelf Speakers
Alarm Clocks
A/V Docks and Connecting Kits
Audio/Video Cables
Remote Controls
Recharging Docks
Power and Battery Kits
Car Kits, Transmitters, and Mounts
Portable Video Displays
FM Radio Tuners
Audio Recorders
Video Recorders
Karaoke
Camera Adapters/Media Readers
Apparel
Security
iPod Customization
Cleaning and Scratch Removal
Toys and Oddities
Other Accessories
23 Third-Party Software
Tag Editors
Album Art Importers
Playlist Creators
Audio File Converters
DRM Strippers
Visualizations
Audio Enhancement
Lyrics Downloaders
Other iTunes Music Utilities
Audiobook Converters and Managers
Internet Radio Recorders
Video-to-iPod Converters
DVD-to-iPod Converters
File Managers
Podcast Creators/Editors
Email, Contacts, and the Web
Language Training
Electronic Books, Reference, and Learning
Text-to-Audio Converters
Games
Interface Customization
Other Programs
24 iPod Troubleshooting
Understanding Onscreen Icons
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Your iPod Freezes
Your iPod Won’t Turn On
Your Computer Doesn’t Recognize Your iPod
You Can’t Disconnect Your iPod from Your PC
Your iPod Skips During Music Playback
Your Music Doesn’t Sound Right
Some Songs Don’t Play Back
iTunes Doesn’t Display Album Artwork
iTunes Displays an “iPod Is Linked to Another Library” Message
Troubleshooting iPod Problems with Diagnostic Mode
Restoring Your iPod’s Firmware
Reformatting Your iPod
Dealing with a Scratched or Broken Screen
Dealing with iPod Battery Problems
Finding Professional Help
Part 7: Appendixes
A Additional Resources
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