iTunes 6 and iPod for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide

by Stern, Judith; Lettieri, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780321320452
• ISBN10: 032132045X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-02
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

Got a new iPod? Need to master it and iTunes fast? Try aVisual QuickStart! This best-selling reference's visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with the leading digital audio player and music store/jukebox in no time! In this popular guide, leading technology experts Judith Stern and Robert Lettieri use crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you everything you need to know about getting the most from the latest iPods and iTunes 6. Filled with step-by-step, task-based instructions and loads of visual aids and tips, this book explains how to add music, videos, audiobooks, and podcasts to your iTunes library; synch your iPod to your computer; create and share iMixes; burn custom CDs; watch and make videos for the iPod; show slideshows on your iPod; understand Smart Playlists and AAC encoding; manage a Music Store account; use your iPod as hard drive, address book, and alarm clock; and more!

Author Biography

Judith Stern is a digital media specialist and instructional technologist. She works for Educational Technology Services at the University of California at Berkeley, where she's a product manager responsible for bringing new Web video and audio tools to Berkeley's learning community. Robert Lettieri works for the Space Sciences Lab at UC Berkeley as a systems administrator and is a freelance graphics, multimedia, and usability consultant. Together, Stern and Lettieri are the authors of various books and articles on digital media, including all of
Peachpit's QuickTime and iTunes Visual QuickStart Guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Part 1: Getting Started: Basics	1	(142)
Setting Up iTunes and Your iPod	3	(22)
Hardware and Software Requirements	4	(2)
Getting the Current Version of iTunes	6	(3)
Installing iTunes (Windows)	9	(2)
Installing iTunes (Mac)	11	(1)
Launching iTunes	12	(1)
Setting Up iTunes	13	(2)
iTunes Quick Overview	15	(1)
About iTunes Preferences	16	(2)
About iPods	18	(2)
Getting the Latest iPod Software	20	(1)
Setting Up Your iPod with iTunes	21	(2)
iPod Quick Overview	23	(2)
Populating Your Library	25	(26)
About the Library	26	(2)
Importing an Audio CD	28	(3)
Importing Individual Songs from CD	31	(2)
Adding Audio Files from Your Computer	33	(2)
Buying from the iTunes Music Store	35	(6)
Subscribing to Podcasts	41	(3)
Getting Audio Files from Other Online Sources	44	(3)
Adding Links to Audio on the Internet	47	(2)
Deleting Songs	49	(2)
Playing Music and More in iTunes	51	(32)
Browsing Through Your Library	52	(2)
Searching for Songs	54	(1)
Sorting Songs	55	(1)
Playing and Pausing Songs	56	(3)
Moving Around in a Song	59	(1)
Options for Playing Multiple Songs	60	(3)
Accessing and Playing Podcasts	63	(2)
Controlling Volume	65	(2)
Listening to Radio Streams	67	(2)
Viewing Artwork	69	(1)
Accessing and Playing Video	70	(3)
Rating Songs	73	(3)
Sharing Your Music	76	(2)
Playing Music from Others' Libraries	78	(3)
Dealing with Firewalls	81	(2)
Playing Music on Your iPod	83	(18)
Transferring Songs to Your iPod	84	(4)
Transferring Songs to Your iPod Shuffle	88	(1)
Listening to Music on Your iPod Shuffle	89	(2)
Browsing on Your iPod	91	(2)
Pausing and Playing Songs	93	(2)
Controlling Volume	95	(1)
Fast-forwarding and Fast-reversing	96	(2)
Skipping to the Next or Previous Song	98	(1)
Rating Songs on Your iPod	99	(1)
iPod Troubleshooting	100	(1)
Creating and Using Playlists	101	(24)
About Playlists	102	(1)
Creating a Playlist and Adding Songs to It	103	(4)
Creating a Smart Playlist	107	(4)
Reordering the Songs in a Playlist	111	(1)
Sharing a Playlist Through the Music Store	112	(1)
Deleting Songs from a Playlist	113	(2)
Organizing Multiple Playlists	115	(2)
Deleting Playlists	117	(2)
Putting Specific Playlists on Your iPod	119	(2)
Using Your iPod to Create On-The-Go Playlists	121	(4)
Burning CDs and Other Discs	125	(18)
Deciding on a CD Format	126	(2)
Preparing to Burn Audio CDs	128	(2)
Burning Audio CDs	130	(2)
Preparing to Burn MP3 CDs	132	(2)
Making Sure Songs Are MP3s	134	(2)
Burning MP3 CDs	136	(1)
Creating a Data CD or DVD for Archiving Purposes	137	(3)
Tips for Successful Burning	140	(2)
Printing a CD Case Insert	142	(1)
Part 2: Getting Into It: Beyond the Basics	143	(128)
Fine-Tuning Your Music Store Experience	145	(28)
Searching the Store	146	(3)
Power Searching the Store	149	(1)
Navigating with the Browser	150	(2)
Previewing Songs	152	(2)
Saving Links	154	(2)
Signing In and Out of the Store	156	(1)
Setting Purchasing Preferences	157	(1)
Shopping Cart Purchasing	158	(3)
Giving Gift Certificates	161	(2)
Giving Specific Items	163	(2)
Giving a Music Allowance	165	(2)
Authorizing Multiple Computers to Play Your Songs	167	(1)
Deauthorizing a Computer for Your Account	168	(2)
Managing Your Account	170	(3)
Tweaking Your Playback Experience	173	(30)
Changing Import Preferences for CDs	174	(2)
About iTunes Encoding Choices	176	(3)
Changing How Songs Are Encoded on Import	179	(1)
About Custom Encoder Settings	180	(4)
Converting Songs to a Different Audio Format	184	(2)
Using the Equalizer	186	(2)
Saving Equalizer Adjustments as Presets	188	(2)
Assigning Equalizer Presets to Streams or Songs	190	(2)
Adjusting Sound Settings	192	(1)
Specifying Start and Stop Times	193	(1)
Using the Visualizer	194	(2)
Adding Song Artwork	196	(3)
Customizing the iTunes Window	199	(4)
Managing Your Library	203	(20)
About Song Information	204	(1)
Editing Song Information	205	(2)
Locating Similar Songs	207	(1)
Grouping Compilations for Better Browsing	208	(1)
Hiding and Showing Columns	209	(1)
Changing Order and Size of Columns	210	(2)
How iTunes Organizes Files on Your Hard Drive	212	(4)
Choosing a New iTunes Music Folder	216	(2)
Consolidating Songs on Your Hard Drive	218	(1)
Managing Podcasts	219	(4)
Customizing Your iPod	223	(22)
Putting Only Selected Items on Your iPod	224	(4)
Being Picky About What's on Your iPod Shuffle	228	(1)
Adding and Deleting Individual Songs on Your iPod Shuffle	229	(2)
Ejecting Your iPod	231	(1)
Changing Your iPod's Main Menu	232	(1)
Grouping Compilations on Your iPod	233	(1)
Setting Shuffle and Repeat Options	234	(2)
Adjusting Playback Speed of Audiobooks	236	(1)
Adjusting Volume Across Multiple Songs	237	(1)
Choosing Equalizer Settings	238	(1)
Viewing Artwork and Lyrics on Your iPod	239	(1)
Locking It Down	240	(2)
Listening at Home Without Headphones	242	(2)
Listening in Your Car	244	(1)
Using the iPod As More Than a Music Player	245	(26)
Putting Photos on Your iPod	246	(3)
Displaying Photos on Your iPod	249	(1)
Presenting a Slide Show with Your iPod	250	(3)
About Producing Videos for the iPod	253	(1)
Copying Videos to Your iPod	254	(1)
Playing Videos with Your iPod	255	(4)
Using Your iPod as a Portable Hard Disk	259	(2)
Using Your iPod's Clock Features	261	(3)
Using Your iPod as a Voice Recorder	264	(2)
Using Your iPod as an Address Book	266	(2)
Keeping Your Calendars on Your iPod	268	(2)
Storing and Accessing Notes	270	(1)
Index	271