Synopses & Reviews
Here is the essential companion to the latest iPod digital music players and iTunes 8. iPod users want to start using their devices as soon as they get their hands on them, and this guide shows them how. Readers will find thorough coverage of the entire iPod family, including the enhanced iPod touch and iPod nano; and the new iTunes 8 Music Store featuring Genius technology that creates playlists from songs in a user's music library that go great together. In The iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide, trusted gadget teacher Christopher Breen reveals the secrets to using these leading portable music players and the quickest way to get the most out of the iTunes Music Store. Along the way, Christopher offers hints for burning CDs, importing songs, picking the right accessories, making the most of the device's storage capabilities, and troubleshooting advice for when the gadgets become uncooperative. This fully updated, low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master the nation's most popular MP3 players!
Synopsis
Here is your essential companion to the iPod nano, touch, classic, and shuffle and to iTunes.
The iPod & iTunes Pocket Guide, Fourth Edition, steers you through how to:
- Import songs into iTunes, assemble playlists on your own or using the iTunes Genius, and burn CDs.
- Find music, movies, HD TV shows, videos, games, and audiobooks in the iTunes Store and see recommendations, discover new artists, and send gift certificates.
- Buy music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store and sync songs with your computers.
- Use your iPod to keep contacts, view events, and store files.
- Make your iPod even more useful (and awe your friends) with fascinating tips and tricks.
- Fix common problems and learn what to do in you can't fix them yourself.
About the Author
Christopher Breen has been writing about music and technology since the latter days of the Reagan Administration. Contributor to such publications as Macworld and PC Wor ld, he pens Macworl d's popular troubleshooting column, "Mac 911." He is also editor in chief of Playlistmag.com--a web site devoted to digital music.