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Tips On How To Use Your IPod As A Hard Drive
At some point most people have needed to transfer files from one computer to another. Floppy drives are virtually obsolete. Not all computers have a CD burner and unless you use a re-writable CD you can only use it for files one time. So how can you do it' Ever thought of using your iPod' Few people realize the iPod can be used for much more than listening to songs and watching videos. The device can also be used as a hard drive to store every kind of file you will need. Here are a few tips on how to use your iPod as a hard drive.
IPod HeadphonesLooking for great iPod headphones' Many people love their iPod’s so much that sometimes they break their headphones, or ..... First, connect your iPod to your computer. Once the iPod has been connected open the iTunes window. Then open the iPod preferences window. In the iPod preferences window you can select “Manually manage songs and playlists” or “Enable disk use.” If you would like to use your iPod for disk storage and you would still like for iTunes to automatically update your iPod library then choose “Enable disk use”. This will allow your iPod to store files and play music.
Once you have set up your iPod to store files you can drag the files you want to store into the iPod window. When you have finished moving the files click the iPod eject button in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window. The iPod screen will show “Ok to disconnect” when it is safe to unplug it.
You can also use your iPod as a hard drive without using the iTunes window. First connect your iPod to the computer that has the files you would like to store. Then go to My Computer. You will see the iPod listed as an available drive. Double click the drive and copy the files you want to store into the root folder. Alternatively, you can create a separate folder for storing your files to avoid confusing your files with the files the iPod needs to operate. Do not put anything in the folder labeled iPod_Control because that folder contains music and video files and information required for the iPod to read music and video files correctly.
ITunes And IPodsiTunes and iPods seem to be a match made in music heaven. One is a virtual jukebox. The other is one of the most .....
If you are using your iPod without having iTunes running you will need to manually disconnect the iPod from the system. Open My Computer. Browse to the drive that lists your iPod. Select the drive and drag it to the recycle bin. Once the drive has been deleted, you can safely detach your iPod from the computer. Avoid detaching your iPod from the computer with going through these steps ......
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