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by Tony Bove (Author), Cheryl Rhodes (Author) "You don't need much imagination to see why we're so happy with our iPods..." (more)
Key Phrases: song list view, scroll clockwise, editing song information, Party Shuffle, Setup Assistant, Get Info (more...)

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This beginner's guide in the usual "Dummies" format shows how to set up, acquire, and manage media content; how to play with the iPod, hook it up to other components, and take it on the road; how to use advanced techniques; and how to troubleshoot common problems. Online bonus chapters (available at http://www.dummies.com/go/ipod4e/) cover MusicMatch Jukebox and online resources. Clear, with just enough background information; recommended for all libraries. (Library Journal, January 15, 2007) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

The iPod, Apple's breakthrough MP3 music player, boasts a contact list, calendar, alarm clock, notes reader, and a handful of games
In its first year, iTunes has sold more than 70 million songs; since hitting the market in November 2001, the iPod has sold more than 3 million units
This updated edition covers cool new third-party accessories, new iTunes features, iPod functions, troubleshooting, and more
Covers naming an iPod, setting preferences, connecting and sharing an iPod, organizing a digital jukebox, playing music, copying files, burning an audio CD, searching for and downloading songs from the music store, and much more
Updated and revised to include coverage on both the Windows and Mac
Platforms

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Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (October 18, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764577727
ISBN-13: 978-0764577727
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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First Sentence:
You don't need much imagination to see why we're so happy with our iPods. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
song list view, scroll clockwise, editing song information, equalizer column, playlist window, importing preferences, dock connector, smart playlist, original factory condition, status pane, deleting songs, stereo bit rate, entire music library, eject icon, encoder settings, converting songs, voice memos, checked songs, dragging songs, new playlist, importing music, equalizer presets, scroll wheel, burning the song, selected playlists

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Party Shuffle, Setup Assistant, Get Info, Beach Boys, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Store, Apple Web, Music Guide, System Preferences, Windows Media, Apple Remote, Windows Explorer, Import Using, Express Base Station, Voice Recorder, Attached Portable Devices, Edit Track Tag, Spin Doctor, Bass Booster, Convert Selection, Sound Enhancer, Variable Bit Rate, Disk Utility, Fire Wire, Hide Artwork

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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help for Ipod dummies, January 27, 2007

By	informednow (cleveland, oh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPod & iTunes For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)

Two weeks ago I did not even know for sure what an Ipod was and only a vague idea of what an MP3 player was. I have never owned anything made by Apple. Today I am the proud owner of an Ipod Nano and believe that much of my happiness with it is due to this book. I read up on the Ipod first before I tried using it. It got me up and running without a hitch and has plenty of information to help me get more and more sophisticated as I go!

<The book includes chapters on: Firing up your Ipod; Setting up Itunes and your Ipod; Getting started; Playing Content; Searching and Browsing; Oranizing content with playlists; Baking your own discs; getting wired for playback; fine tuning the soud; etc. The language is simple and down to earth and includes Dummies famous simple diagrams and pointers.

This book is a wealth of Ipod information for those of us who are clueless!! I highly recommend it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars iPod and iTunes for Dummies, March 10, 2007

By	curie "curiepup" (Anchorage, AK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPod & iTunes For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)

Being relatively new to the iPod and ITunes world I was a bit intimidated by the overwhelming amount of options out there just for music, much less for all the other incredible things that an iPod can do. So when an opportunity came to review "iPod and iTunes for Dummies" I jumped at it.

I was pleasantly surprised as I scanned the book. It was laid out very well for a reference book. The eight-page table of contents is easy and straightforward to negotiate. It is broken down into six parts including an introduction with a short synopsis of each part. The parts include set-up and acquisition of media, managing the media, playing the iPod, advanced techniques, traveling with the iPod, and of course problem solving. The index is also user friendly. A problem I often have with other computer reference books is trying to figure out the right words to identify the problem I am trying to resolve. I did not have that problem with this book. Both the table of contents and the index are easy to use. It was refreshing to say the least.

The book not only is well organized, but it is well written. Great cartoons introduce each new part and the writing style is informative, light and often humorous. In fact, I actually found myself reading some chapters just for pleasure.

This is an invaluable reference book for the beginner and advanced beginner to the iPod and ITunes. It opens up a whole new world of opportunities to music, pictures, videos, pod casts, and audio books. Organizing all these data is also critical to really enjoying the IPod and iTunes. Part II, Managing Your Media Content, covers it all from adding, editing, and deleting to updating and backing up.

The iPod is an incredible. Part V was a real eye opener for me. I had no idea of all the extras an iPod can do. Clock, alarms, games, voice recording, contact lists, and even a hard drive are things your iPod can and will do for you. These are certainly handy features when traveling or to just reduce the amount of files and papers carried around during every day business.

One thing that was useful for me was that the iPod discharges battery power whether or not it is in use. This was very perplexing to me and I thought mine was defective. However, I come to find out with the help of this book that it is OK and normal. A relief to say the least and I have the book to thank for my peace of mind.

"iPod and iTunes for Dummies" is a must have reference book for new and beginning users of iPods. It is pertinent for both Mac and PC users and will make your iPod time much more enjoyable and productive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars iPod & iTunes for Dummies, 3rd Edition, March 17, 2006

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This review is from: iPod & iTunes For Dummies, 3rd Edition (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)

Excellent source for help in setting up my new iPod, which I knew nothing about except from my son. The book was easy to navigate and answered my questions without a lot of searching through information to get to them.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ev
I bought this book and another one, Absolute Beginners Guide To iPod and iTunes. The latter one was the most helpful to me for getting my iPod up and running. Read more

Published 6 days ago by Evelyn Evans

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okay I got the book quickly and in good shape ..but the book itself did not live up to the description and was pretty useless as far as helping me ...it was not easy to understand.

Published 3 months ago by Maureen Tutino

1.0 out of 5 stars cost almost 2.00 over our 9.99 amount we were told it would cost.
although it is very good it cost more than what we were told on oprah. we expect the cost to be 9.99 or under. i only sampled it as i am unhappy about the cost. Read more

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Published 5 months ago by Kathy M. Shields

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Published 7 months ago by Charley Cross

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I always thought I was tech savvy, but after getting a Touch and trying to set it up with my old cds, I found myself struggling. Read more

Published 7 months ago by David M. Shaw

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Published 8 months ago by Maine Character

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Published 8 months ago by Terry T. Mcfadden

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of iPod & iTunes
This is the second edition of this series that I have bought. The Dummies series is excellent for their easy to read, fun and informative explanations of tech subjects. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Admiralu

5.0 out of 5 stars This has really help this dummy!
I am new to all this ipod stuff. This book has a lot of info for folks like me. I've impressed my kids with what I know, they don't think I'm such a dork now! LOL

Published 14 months ago by wjmouse

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