iPod & iTunes For Dummies - Softcover

There's a whole family of iPods — from the miniscule iPod shuffle to the awesome iPod touch — and this handy guide helps you figure out all the essentials. Discover how to set up iTunes on your Mac or PC, shop at the iTunes Store, sync your calendar and contacts, organize content with playlists, watch videos, share photos, surf the Web — and even listen to music!

• Touch all the basics — set up iTunes and your iPod, navigate the iPod controls, customize your settings, and master the multitouch interface

• Fill up your cup — shop at the iTunes Store, rip CDs, buy and download songs, podcasts, movies, e-books, and apps

• Get organized — sync your media, mail, calendar, and contacts, search and sort your content, manage playback, and share your iTunes library

• The online world — for iPod touch and iPhone users, browse the Web, check and send e-mail, use GPS maps, and keep up with Facebook and Twitter

• Save the day — recover from frozen apps, reset your device, and — worst case scenario — restore the factory settings

Open the book and find:

• How to search, sort, and share your iTunes content

• Tips on working with Genius to create playlists and mixes

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

• How to set up and play a photo slide show

• Advice on backing up your iTunes library

• Secrets to longer battery life

• Ten exciting apps for your iPod touch or iPhone

• Troubleshooting tips

Learn to:

• Set up iTunes and your iPod and fill it with music

• Load your iPod with movies, photos, podcasts, audiobooks, and TV shows

• Browse, purchase, and downloadcontent from the iTunes Store

• Add music tracks from your favorite CDs to your iTunes library and iPod