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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 provides all the information that you need to get the most out these amazing digital music tools, including the Apple iTunes Music Store. From the basics of listening to audio CDs to advanced customization of music on an iPod, this book will enable you to master digital music by using these tools. Included in the kit is a CD with FREE downloads (an $80 value) 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.
Introduction.
PART I - THE iPod.
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
Small Is Beautiful: The iPod Mini
iPod: The Previous Generation
The One That Started It All: The Original iPod
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
Connecting an iPod to a Windows Computer
Connecting an iPod to a Macintosh Computer
Configuring an iPod on Your Computer
Connecting an iPod to a Computer with a Dock
3 - Using an iPod.
Getting Ready to Play
Controlling an iPod
Turning an iPod On
Choosing an iPod’s Language
Making Selections on an iPod
Using the iPod’s Click Wheel
Changing Volume
Looking at the iPod’s Menus and Screens
The Main Menu
The Music Menu and Screens
The Extras Menu and Screens
The Settings Menu and Screens
The Shuffle Songs Command
The Backlight Command
The Now Playing Menu
Using the iPod’s Backlight
Turning the Backlight On
Configuring the Backlight
Putting an iPod on Hold
Turning an iPod Off
4 - Listening to Music on an iPod.
Selecting Music to Which You Want to Listen
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
Creating the On-The-Go Playlist
Viewing and Playing the On-The-Go Playlist
Saving an On-The-Go Playlist
Clearing the On-The-Go Playlist
Monitoring an iPod’s Battery
Adding and Using Apple’s iPod Remote
5 - 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 Manually Manage Songs and Playlists
Updating Specific Songs and Playlists Automatically
Manually Updating an iPod
Playing an iPod’s Music on a Different Computer
6 - Configuring an iPod to Suit Your Preferences.
Configuring Music Playback
Shuffling Music with Shuffle Settings
Shuffling Music with the Shuffle Songs Command
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
7 - Toys for Your iPod.
Headphones
Apple Headphones
Shure–www.shure.com
Bose–www.bose.com
Sennheiser–www.sennheiserusa.com
Koss–www.koss.com
Portable Speakers
inMotion Portable iPod Speakers
Ezison Personal Speakers for iPod
Sony SRS-T55 Folding Travel Speaker
iPod Carry Speaker Tote Bag Groove Bag Triplet and Tote
iPal Portable Speaker with Tuner
iPod in Your Car
Sony CPA-9C Car Cassette Adapter
The Belkin TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter
Griffin iTrip
Monster iCarPlay Wireless
Auto Chargers
iPod Automobile Mounting Kits
Voice Recorders
Belkin Voice Recorder for iPod
Griffin Technology iTalk
Belkin Universal Microphone Adapter
Media Readers
Belkin iPod Media Reader
Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
iPod Stands
Habitat
ModPod
PodHolder
PodBoard
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
Burton Shield iPod Jacket
CD-ROM Contents
Freeware
Shareware
Commercial Software
8 - Using an iPod with a Home Stereo or Car Stereo.
On the Go! iPod in Your Car
On the Go! FM Wireless Transmitter
On the Go! Direct Connection
The Cassette Adapter
The Adapter Cable Method
iPod in Your Home
9 - Using the iPod’s Calendar, Contact Manager, and Other Non-Music Tools.
Keeping Track of Time with the iPod Clock
Configuring the Time on an iPod
Displaying the Time on an iPod
Setting and Controlling an Alarm
Planning Your Days with the iPod Calendar
Setting Up Your iPod Calendar
Viewing Your iPod Calendar
Using an iPod to Keep an Address Book
Configuring Your iPod Contacts
Viewing Your Contacts
Using the iPod to Store and Display Text
Creating Notes for an iPod
Moving Notes to an iPod
Reading Notes on an iPod
10 - 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
Hacking the iPod
Replacing Your iPod Battery
PART II - iTunes.
11 - 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: Customize Your Music Experience
The Other Members of the Band: The iPod and the iTunes Music Store
12 - Getting Started with iTunes.
Installing iTunes on a Windows PC
Downloading and Installing iTunes on a Windows PC
Launching and Performing the Initial Configuration of
iTunes on a Windows PC
Installing and Configuring iTunes on a Macintosh
Getting to Know iTunes
Seeing Through the iTunes Window
Controlling Your Music
13 - Listening to Audio CDs and Internet Audio with iTunes.
Listening to an Audio CD
Viewing Information While Listening to Tunes
Controlling the Tunes
Choosing the Songs You Hear
Choosing the Order in Which Songs Play
Getting Random
Repeating Tracks
Controlling iTunes from the Desktop
Listening to Internet Radio
Playing Your iTunes Radio
Refreshing Your Radio
Configuring iTunes for a Slow Internet Connection
Playing Around with Internet Audio
Customizing the iTunes Window
Setting General iTunes Preferences
Changing the Size of the iTunes Window
Setting iTunes Audio Preferences
14 - 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
15 - 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
Ratings Songs in the Content Pane
Adding and Viewing Album Artwork
Viewing Album Artwork
Adding Artwork for Songs
Customizing the Content Pane
16 - 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
Using Some Very Special Playlists
Doing the Party Shuffle
Working with Purchased Music
17 - Equalizing Your Music.
Touring the iTunes Equalizer
Configuring the Equalizer Manually
Working with Presets
Selecting a Default Preset
Creating Your Own Presets
Configuring the Preset Menu
Setting the Equalizer for Specific Songs
Setting the Equalizer in the Info Window
Using the Equalizer from the Content Pane
18 - Burning Your Own CDs or DVDs.
Understanding the Types of Discs You Can Burn
Getting Your Computer Ready to Burn
Burning Discs
Preparing Content to Burn
Preparing for a Burn Session
Burning a Disc
Labeling Your Discs
19 - Sharing iTunes Music over a Network.
Understanding How iTunes Music Sharing Works
Sharing Your iTunes Music with Others
Connecting an iTunes Computer to a Network
Setting Up Your Computer to Share Music
Knowing Who Is Using Your Music
Listening to Music Being Shared with You
Accessing iTunes Music Being Shared with You
Listening to Shared iTunes Music
Sharing Your Music Anywhere with AirTunes and an AirPort Express
Obtaining and Installing an AirPort Express
Connecting the AirPort Express to an Audio Device
Setting Up a New AirTunes Network
Configuring iTunes to Broadcast to a Network
Listening to the Shared Tunes
20 - 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
PART III - THE iTunes MUSIC STORE.
21 - Touring the iTunes Music Store.
Why the iTunes Music Store Rocks
How the iTunes Music Store Works
Getting an Account
Accessing the Store
Browsing or Searching for Music
Previewing Music
Buying and Downloading Music
What Happens to Music You Buy
What Can You Do with Music You Buy from the iTunes Music Store?
22 - Configuring iTunes for the Music Store.
Understanding Your Shopping Options
1-Click Shopping
Shopping Cart Shopping
Configuring Your iTunes Music Store Account
Obtaining an iTunes Music Store Account
Logging In to Your iTunes Music Store Account
Logging Out of Your iTunes Music Store Account
Changing and Viewing Your iTunes Music Store Account
Setting Up a Music Allowance
Choosing Your Shopping Preferences
23 - Shopping in the iTunes Music Store.
Going into the iTunes Music Store
Browsing for Tunes
Browsing the iTunes Music Store Home Page
Browsing by Genre
Searching for Specific Tunes
Performing a Basic Search
Performing a Power Search
Previewing Tunes
Buying Tunes
Buying Tunes with the 1-Click Method
Buying Tunes with the Shopping Cart Method
Linking Your Music Library with the iTunes Music Store
iMixing It Up
Working with iMixes
Publishing Your Own iMix
24 - Working with Purchased Music.
Understanding What Happens When You Buy Music from the iTunes Music Store
Using the Purchased Music Playlist
Understanding Authorization
Authorizing a Computer
Deauthorizing a Computer
Moving Purchased Music to Other Computers
Understanding the Ways You Can Move Your Tunes
Moving Purchased Music Files over a Network
Viewing the Music You Have Purchased
Backing Up Purchased Music
25 - Solving iTunes Music Store Problems.
Recovering Music That Wasn’t Downloaded Successfully
Solving the “Not Authorized to Play” Problem
Correcting Problems with Your iTunes Music Store Account
Getting Help with iTunes Music Store Problems
Reporting Music You Can’t Find in the Store
Index.