Modifying Songs in iTunes
Although iTunes was never meant to be a song editing application, it offers a simple control over the starting and stopping points for playing back a song. You can use this feature to cut out unwanted [more…]
How to Adjust the Volume on Your iPod Classic and iPod Nano
Control the volume on your iPod Nano or iPod Classic volume with your control wheel. You can also lock the sound so your earbuds don't accidentally get turned up too loud. This video shows you how. [more…]
How to Rip Music from a CD in iTunes
Transferring songs from a CD to iTunes is called ripping a CD. This video shows you how to rip individual songs or a whole album that you can play in iTunes or on your MP3 player. [more…]
How to Play Music on Your iPod Touch
Need to know how to play music on your iPod Touch? This video shows you how to play songs one after the other, shuffle, or repeat with the touch controls on your Apple iPod touch screen. [more…]
How to Adjust the Volume of Your iPod Touch
Use the slider to adjust the volume on your iPod Touch before using earbuds. You can set the volume limit to a comfortable maximum and lock the sound with a pass code. This video shows you how. [more…]
How to Play Music on Your iPod Classic and iPod Nano
Trying to figue out how to play music on your iPod Classic or Nano? This video shows you how to find songs on your iPod, play music, set playback options like shuffle or repeat, skip songs, and more. [more…]
Getting to Know the iPod Touch Controls
Trying to figure out how to use your iPod Touch controls? This video shows you how to browse playlists, songs, singers, and albums on your Apple iPod Touch: Just flick, tap, drag, or pinch to zoom in and [more…]
How to Buy and Download Content from iTunes
As soon as you have Apple iTunes set up, you can shop for music or videos. This video also shows you how to download your purchases to play them on your computer or music player. [more…]
Getting to Know the iPod Classic and iPod Nano Controls
Trying to figure out how to use your iPod Nano controls? This video shows you how to play music, access your playlists, browse covers, and find podcasts on your classic Apple iPod. [more…]Smart Playlists
iTunes comes with a few smart playlists. Under Party Shuffle (near the top of the Playlists section of the Source pane), you can find these smart playlists, which are indicated by a gear icon. iTunes comes [more…]
How to Upgrade iTunes and iPod Software
The best way to stay updated with the latest version of iTunes and iPod software is to download upgrades over the Internet and install them. Apple updates iTunes and the built-in iPod software regularly [more…]
How to Install iTunes on a Windows PC
Although it's designed by Apple, iTunes runs just fine on a Windows PC. To install iTunes on a PC, begin by downloading the free iTunes for Windows software from the [more…]
How to Install iTunes on a Mac
iTunes comes preinstalled on every new Mac that's been sold since 2003. But if you have an older Mac, installing iTunes is easy. To manually install iTunes onto a Mac or manually upgrade the version you [more…]
How to Use Your iPod as a Hard Drive
Your iPod classic, iPod nano, or older iPod model can be used as an external hard drive. And like any hard drive, you can transfer files and applications from your computer to your iPod and take them with [more…]
Using the Various Parts of the iTunes Window
To use iTunes efficiently, you need to become familiar with the various parts, panes, and panels of the iTunes window. Various panes and buttons comprise the iTunes window. [more…]
How to Set Up an iTunes Store Account
iTunes makes buying music and videos easy. But before you can purchase your first song or video from iTunes, you need to set up an iTunes Store account. Follow these steps to get your Store Account situated [more…]
How to Use AirTunes for Wireless Stereo Playback
AirPort Express with AirTunes lets you play your iTunes music wirelessly through your stereo or powered speakers. To use a stereo system or powered speakers with AirTunes, connect the system or speakers [more…]
How to Adjust the Preamp Volume in iTunes
You can easily adjust the preamp volume in the iTunes Equalizer dialog. You adjust the preamp volume before you move the equalizer sliders in the Equalizer dialog. [more…]
How to Assign Equalizer Presets in iTunes
You set equalizer presets to assign them to your iTunes content. Equalizer presets are settings made in advance and saved by name. You can quickly switch settings without having to make changes to each [more…]
How to Adjust Frequencies in iTunes
You adjust frequencies in iTunes using the equalizer. You can adjust frequencies in the iTunes equalizer by clicking and dragging sliders that look like mixing-board faders. The equalizer is shown here [more…]
How to Power Your iPod and iPhone
All iPods and iPhones require power in order to work. Fortunately, each iPod and iPhone model also comes with a battery and a way of charging it (powering it), either directly from your computer or by [more…]
How to Use Your iPod's Playback Functions
To access various playback functions, use the touch buttons on your iPod. The playback functions vary depending on the model of iPod that you own. The touch buttons on iPod touch and iPhone models do these [more…]
How to Set the Language on Your iPod
You can change the language on your iPod if you want to. Fortunately, you can set, or change, the language your iPod uses without having to know the language that it’s presently set to. [more…]
How to Create Playlists Directly on Your iPod or iPhone
You can create playlists directly on your iPod or iPhone. To create your playlists, you’ll edit the library in your iPod separately, perhaps creating new playlists or changing the song information manually [more…]
How to Connect Your iPod or iPhone to Your Home Stereo
If you want to play your own music for a party or listen to your downloaded tunes while you're at home, you can connect your iPod or iPhone to your home stereo. To make the connection, you use RCA-type [more…]
