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playing movies, 254–256 • Numerics • playing TV shows, 254–256 1-Click, iTunes Store, 71–72 playing videos, 254–256 first-generation iPods setting alarms, 334–335 Disk Mode, 371 setting combination locks, 344–345 troubleshooting resetting, 369 setting date and time, 330–331 second-generation iPods sorting , 343 Disk Mode, 371 stopwatch, 338–339 troubleshooting resetting, 369 troubleshooting resetting, 368 third-generation iPods backlight timer, 340 • A • Disk Mode, 371 overview, 11–12 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) troubleshooting resetting, 369 custom settings, 309–310 fourth-generation iPods encoders, 85, 301, 308–314 Disk Mode, 370–371 formats, 300–301 overview, 11–12 import settings, 314 troubleshooting resetting, 368 unprotected files, 123 fifth-generation iPods accessing, shared libraries, 126–127 creating clocks, 333 accessories, iPod, 18–19, 278–279, 327–328 Disk Mode, 370–371 account management, iTunes Store, 76–80 locking, 346 adapters overview, 11–12 cassette, 322–324 playing movies, 254–256 power, 322–324 playing TV shows, 254–256 wireless, 326 playing videos, 254–256 adding setting alarms, 336 audio books to iTunes Library, 91–92 setting combination locks, 345–346 books, 356–357 setting date and time, 331–332 calendars to iPods, 363–364 sorting contacts, 343 contacts to iPods, 364 stopwatch, 339 COPYRIGHTEDcover MATERIAL art to iTunes, 164–166 troubleshooting resetting, 368 guides to iPods, 356–357 Videos menu, 255 files to iTunes, 89–91 sixth-generation iPods news feeds to iPods, 356–357 creating clocks, 333 to iPods, 355–357 Disk Mode, 370–371 to iTunes Library, 92–96 locating songs by cover art, 242–243 radio stations to iTunes, 112 overview, 11–13 song ratings to iTunes, 164 playing games, 256–257 text to iPods, 355–357 videos to iTunes Library, 44, 96–97 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 390

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address book AOL Wallet feature, 60 adding manually to iPods, 364 Apple sorting, 342–343 iPod Web site, 12 synchronizing, 360–363 support page, 25 adjusting Apple Lossless brightness in , 341 changing encoder settings in iTunes, brightness in iPods, 341 313–314 computer output volume, 100–102 encoder, 85, 229–230, 300–301, 304 equalizers, 385 , 19, 101 frequencies in iTunes, 289 Apple Remote, 279 preamp volume in iTunes, 288 Apple SuperDrive, 227 sound in iTunes, 284–287 Apple TV sound on Macs, 100–101 choosing iTunes libraries, 129–131 sound in Windows, 102 choosing a network, 129–130 volume in iPhones, 269–270 language, 129 volume in iPods, 269–270 sharing content, 127–131 Adobe Photoshop Elements 4, 178 specifications, 128 Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) synchronizing, 190–191 custom settings, 309–310 updating, 372–375 encoders, 85, 301, 308–314 Apple Universal Dock, 18, 272, 276, 279 formats, 300–301 AppleCare warranties, 25 import settings, 314 , 357 unprotected files, 123 applications, Terminal, 135 Aerolink, 279 artist name, locating songs by, 244–245 AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) Artwork tab, 163 changing encoder settings in iTunes, ascending order, 148 313–314 assigning encoder, 85, 229–230, 301 equalizer presets to iPods, 294 overview, 301 equalizer presets in iTunes, 291–293 AirPort Express, 103 iTunes equalizer presets, 294 AirPort Express Base Station, 103 attaching, files to e-mail , 133 AirPort Extreme, 12 audio books AirTunes, wireless stereo playback, adding to iTunes Library, 91–92 103–105 browsing, 144 alarm clock deleting, 152 deleting, 334 displaying in List view, 146 setting, 333–337 playing on iPods, 253–254 album playing in iTunes, 115 creating playlists, 169–170 Audio CD, disc format, 232 defined, 179 Audio Devices Properties dialog, 102 locating songs by title, 245–246 Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) printing information, 234–237 changing encoder settings in iTunes, Album view, 145 313–314 allowance account, iTunes Store, 78 encoder, 85, 229–230, 301 Alpine CDA-9887, 325 overview, 301 amplitude, 289 Audiobooks link, iTunes Store, 65–68 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 391

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Aurius, 276 browsing authorizing, computers, 80 audio books, 144 Auto Kit, 323 charts, 63 AutoFill, 209–210 by cover art, 142–143 iPod games, 146 Library content overview, 140–141 • B • movies, 145 backing up playlists, 63–64 to CD-R/RW, 222–223 podcasts, 68 to DVD-R/RW, 222–223 songs by artist and album, 143–144 to hard drives, 223 TV shows, 145 iTunes Library, 222–224 videos, 145 between Mac and PC, 224 burn playlist backups, incremental, 222 calculating duration, 228–229 Bass Booster, 294 creating, 227–230 batteries. See also power importing music, 229–230 calibrating, 23 burning charging, 328 defined, 225 checking status on iPod shuffle, 22 discs, 233 maintaining life, 23 playlists, 227–230 overview, 21–22 setting preferences, 230–232 replacing, 24–25 troubleshooting, 237–238 saving power, 24 Burton Amp Pack, iPod case, 327–328 troubleshooting, 370, 380 buying, content in iTunes Store, 71–76 Belkin Tunesync, 278 bit rate, 300 Blaze Media Pro, 124 • C • bone conduction, 320 cable, mini-plug, 272–273, 323 book cache, 24 conventions in this, 3 calculating, burn playlist duration, 228–229 icons in this, 6 organization of this, 4–6 adding manually to iPod, 363–364 Book2Pod, 357 overview, 342 books, adding, 356–357 synchronizing, 360–363 Booster presets, setting, 386 calibrating, batteries, 23 Bose iPod Speaker Dock, 321 car chargers, 328 Bove, Tony, iLife ‘04 All-in-One Desk Car Holder, 323 Reference For Dummies, 134 car stereos, as equalizers, 385 Brick and Parachute, iPod game, 258 cassette adapters, 322–324 Browse button, iTunes, 47 CD, playing tracks in iTunes, 48–53 Browse pane, iTunes, 46 CD Database (CDDB), 157 Browse view CD Info dialog (iTunes), 86 customizing options, 148 CD-R Library, 140–141 backing up to, 222–223 overview, 145 drive overview, 19 browser, Cover Flow, 243 ejecting, 50 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 392

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CD-R (continued) combination lock, setting, 343–346 importing for, 229–230 Compact Disc-Digital Audio (CD-DA) format overview, 226 Mode 2 Form 2 (Red Book), 227 ripping, 44, 82, 88–89 compression selecting recordable, 226 choices, 300 specifications, 226–227 overview, 304 CD-RW power consumption, 300 backing up to, 222–223 computers, authorizing, 80 drive overview, 19 connections ejecting, 50 headphones, 320–321 importing for, 229–230 home stereo, 273–274 overview, 226 portable speakers, 320–321 ripping, 44, 82, 88–89 S-video, 118–119, 275–276 selecting recordable, 226–227 stereo-in, 322 specifications, 226–227 types overview, 271–273 CD Spin Doctor, 91 wireless radio, 325–326 CD Text, 231 conserving, power, 344 CDDB (CD Database), 157 consolidating, Library media files, 217 Chambers, Mark, Mac OS X Tiger All-in-One contacts Desk Reference For Dummies, adding manually to iPods, 364 4, 103, 119, 134–135 sorting, 342–343 changing synchronizing, 360–363 AAC encoder settings, 308–310 content AIFF encoder settings in iTunes, 313–314 copying automatically, 186–192 Apple Lossless encoder settings in copying to iPod manually, 204–208 iTunes, 313–314 copying selectively, 192–204 iTunes Library locations, 218–219 deleting automatically, 186–192 MP3 encoder settings in iTunes, 310–312 deleting selectively, 192–204 WAV encoder settings in iTunes, 313–314 editing information, 158–164, 208 Channels entering information, 157–158 AAC custom setting, 310 media file, 151 MP3 encoder setting, 312 modifying iTunes, 295–297 charging, batteries, 328 searching for, 149–150 charts, browsing, 63 sharing on a network, 124–127 checking sharing with your Apple TV, 127–131 battery status on iPod shuffles, 22 storing remotely, 186 software versions, 372–373 content indicators, 146–147 sound on iPods, 287 content link, iTunes, 57 sound on iTunes, 286–287 Contextual menu, 164, 170 classic. See iPod classic conventions, in this book, 3 clearing, On-The-Go playlists, 265–266 converting click wheel. See scroll wheel files to iPod-ready format, 183 client, FTP, 134–135 songs to a different encoder format in clocks, displaying multiple, 332–333 iTunes, 315–316 collection, 179 videos for iPods, 183 color-display iPods copying Disk Mode, 370–371 content automatically, 186–192 troubleshooting resetting, 368 content to iPod manually, 204–208 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 393

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content selectively, 192–204 files between Macs and PCs, 133–135 • D • iPod items, 205–206 data, organizing iPod, 354 iPod shuffle items, 210–211 Data CD/DVD, disc format, 232 media files, 132 date, setting, 330–332 cover art Date Added, 173 adding, 164–166 decibels, 288 locating songs by, 242–244 deleting Cover browser, iTunes, 46 alarms, 334 Cover Flow audio books, 152 browser, 243 content automatically on iPods, 186–192 locating songs with, 242–244 content in iTunes, 151–153 view, 142–143, 145 content selectively on iPods, 192–204 Cover Version, 53 iPod items, 206–207, 355 Create Collection dialog (Photoshop On-The-Go playlist items, 264–265 Album), 181 playlist items, 173 creating podcasts, 152 album playlists, 169–170 songs, 152 burn playlists, 227–230 TV shows, 152 clocks, 333 videos, 152 iMix, 176 descending order, 148 iTunes Library on other hard drives, development, iTunes, 2 221–222 dialog libraries on other hard drives, 221–222 Audio Devices Properties, 102 On-The-Go playlists, 262–267 Get Info, 132 playlists on an iPod, 207 iTunes Preferences, 95–96, 287 playlists in iTunes, 168–173 Make Preset, 291 podcast playlists, 170–172 Multiple Item Information, 87, 160 radio station playlists, 111–112 New Album, 180 smart albums, 181 Open Stream, 112 smart playlists, 174–175 Preferences, 52, 110 sub-libraries, 221 Smart Playlist, 174 video playlists, 172 Subscribe to Podcast, 93 cross-fade Visualizer Options, 51 settings, 384 digital music, evolution, 303 songs, 108–109 digital photo album, 178 troubleshooting, 384 digital rights management (DRM), 122 Crossfade Playback, iTunes, 87 Digital Video Interface (DVI), 128 Custom, MP3 encoder setting, 311 disable playback, feature, 256 custom mix, 225 disabling customizing Apple TV device synchronization, 191 Browse view options, 148 playback, 256 encoder settings in iTunes, 308–314 podcast synchronization, 192 iPod menu, 348–349 disc iPod settings, 348–349 burning, 233 List view options, 147–148 formats, 232 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 394

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Disc Format, 231 Disk Mode, troubleshooting, 370–372 • E • display e-mail messages, attaching files to, 133 iPhone, 25–28 editing iPod classic, 28–29 content information, 158–164, 208 iPod nano, 28–29 smart playlists, 175–176 iPod touch, 25–28 video software, 182 settings, 340–341 Eject button, iTunes, 48 display settings ejecting backlight timer, 340–341 CDs, 50 brightness, 341 iPods, 41 contrast, 341 enabling overview, 340 Apple TV device synchronization, 191 displaying iPods as hard drives, 351–353 content in List view, 146–148 Sound Check, 287 multiple clocks, 332–333 encoder videos on an iPod, 183 Apple Lossless, 300–301 visuals in iTunes, 51–53 changing, WAV settings, 313–314 DLO TransPod FM, wireless adapter, 326 changing AIFF settings, 313–314 connector, 272–273 changing Apple Lossless settings, docking, 13, 272 313–314 downloading converting songs to different formats, content in iTunes Store, 71–76 315–316 interrupted, 74–75 customizing settings in iTunes, 308–314 software upgrades, 41–42 import to MP3 CD-R, 230 drive, flash memory, 10–11, 15, 18, iTunes, 300–302 57, 205, 351 overview, 85, 229–230 DRM (digital rights management), 122 enhancing, sound in iTunes, 285–286 drop-down menu, 58 entering, content information, 157–158 duration, limiting song, 174 EphPod 2, 357, 366 DVD-audio, 303 EQ (equalizer). See equalizer (EQ) DVD-R equalizer (EQ) backing up to, 222–223 adjusting other, 385 drive overview, 19 assigning presets in iTunes, 291–293 overview, 226 choosing iPod presets, 293–294 selecting recordable, 226 defined, 289 specifications, 226–227 tips, 385–388 DVD-RW equalizing backing up to, 222–223 in iPods, 293–294 drive overview, 19 in iTunes, 288–293 overview, 226 Ethernet, 119, 121, 128–129, 190 selecting recordable, 226 exporting specifications, 226–227 iTunes playlists, 219–220 DVI (Digital Video Interface), 128 videos, 182–183 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 395

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FireWire • F • connection, 21, 273 factory settings dock connector, 272 restoring, 374 external, 133 troubleshooting, 382–383 six pin connection, 273 FairPlay, DRM, 123 firmware, 367 Fetch 5, 134 first-generation iPods fifth-generation iPods Disk Mode, 371 creating clocks, 333 troubleshooting resetting, 369 Disk Mode, 370–371 flash memory drive, 10–11, 15, locking, 346 18, 57, 205, 351 overview, 11–12 folders playing movies, 254–256 Notes, 355–356 playing TV shows, 254–256 opening iPod, 353–355 playing videos, 254–256 formats setting alarms, 336 disc, 232 setting combination locks, 345–346 recording sound, 303 setting date and time, 331–332 fourth-generation iPods sorting contacts, 343 Disk Mode, 370–371 stopwatch, 339 overview, 11–12 troubleshooting resetting, 368 troubleshooting resetting, 368 Videos menu, 255 frequencies file formats, video, 182 adjusting in iTunes, 289 File Transfer Protocol (FTP), 134 defined, 289 files increasing low, 386 adding music, 89–91 reducing high, 386 attaching to e-mail messages, 133 FTP client, 134–135 converting to iPod-ready format, 183 FTP Explorer, 134 copying between Macs and PCs, 133–135 FTP (File Transfer Protocol), 134 copying media, 132 full-screen, playing videos, 117–119 deleting iPod, 355 functions, iPod playback, 29–31 importing M3U playlist, 220 iTunes Music Library, 224 • G • locating media, 216–217 organizing, 215–216 G-Tech Psycho, iPod backpack, 328 storage settings in iTunes Library, games 215–216 iTunes Store, 258 unprotected AAC, 123 playing on iPods, 256–258 using utilities to copy, 364–365 Gapless Album option, iTunes, 86–87 video formats, 182 GarageBand, 91 zip, 135 Get Info dialog, 132 Filter Frequencies Below 10 Hz, MP3 gift certificates encoder settings, 312 iTunes Store, 76 finding, iTunes Library, 214 sending iTunes, 78–79 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 396

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Good Quality, MP3 encoder setting, 311 increasing Gookin, Dan, PCs For Dummies, 102 low frequencies, 386 Gracenote CDDB, iTunes, 49, 157 volume, 387–388 guides, adding, 356–357 incremental backups, 222 Info tab, 161 inserts, printing, 234–235 • H • installing hard drives iTunes on a Mac, 36–38 backing up to, 223 iTunes on a Windows PC, 33–36 enabling iPods as, 351–353 software upgrades, 41–42 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Internet Interface), 128 connection, 19 headphone connections, 272–273, 320–321 retrieving song information, 156–157 hertz, 320 iPDA, Mac utility, 365 Hide Artwork button, iTunes, 48 iPhone High-Definition Multimedia Interface adjusting brightness, 341 (HDMI), 128 adjusting volume, 269–270 High Quality, MP3 encoder setting, 311 AppleCare warranties, 25 Higher Quality, MP3 encoder setting, 311 backlight timer, 340 Hold switch calendar, 342 overview, 21, 379 clearing On-The-Go playlists, 265–266 troubleshooting, 367–368 deleting alarms, 334 home stereo, connections, 273–274 deleting items from On-The-Go hum, reducing, 387 playlists, 265 display, 25–28 limiting volume, 269–270 • I • locating songs by album title, 246 i-Fusion, 321 locating songs by artist name, 244–245 iBar, 357 locating songs by cover art, 242–243 iBoom, 278, 321 locating songs by playlist, 247 iCal, 342 locking, 345 ICE-Link, 325 playing movies, TV shows, and videos, icons 254–256 in this book, 6 playing On-The-Go playlists, 263–264 troubleshooting, 382 power, 19–21 iDisk, 223 repeating songs, 248–250 iLife ‘04 All-in-One Desk Reference For setting alarm clocks, 334 Dummies (Bove and Rhodes), 134 setting combination locks, 344 iLingo, 357 setting date and time, 330 iMix, creating, 176 setting up slide shows, 261 import settings, selecting, 304–305 shuffling song order, 250–252 importing sleep timer, 337 burn playlists, 229–230 sorting contacts, 343 for CD-R/RW, 229–230 specifications, 16–18 iTunes preferences, 82–85 stopwatch, 338 M3U playlist files, 220 support page, 25 voice and sound effects in iTunes, 314 synchronizing calendars, 360–363 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 397

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synchronizing contacts, 360–363 playing podcasts, 252–253 synchronizing overview, 188–189 playing songs, 247–252 troubleshooting resetting, 369–370 playing through car stereos, 321–322 updating, 372–374 playing through iTunes, 276–277 viewing photos, 259 playing videos, 254–256 iPhoto power, 19–21 organizing photos, 179–181 power accessories, 328 overview, 178 repeating songs, 248–250 iPod. See also specific iPod models setting the language, 31–32 accessories, 18–19, 178–179 setting up iTunes, 38–41 adding calendars manually, 363–364 shuffling song order, 250–252 adding contacts manually, 364 slide show, 259–262 adjusting brightness, 341 sound-checking, 287 adjusting volume, 269–270 synchronizing calendars, 360–363 AppleCare warranties, 25 synchronizing contacts, 360–363 assigning iTunes equalizer presets, 294 travel accessories, 327–328 clock overview, 329 troubleshooting, 379–384 connections, 271–276 TunePower Rechargeable Battery converting videos for, 183 Pack, 328 copying content to manually, 204–208 unlocking, 345 creating On-The-Go playlists, 262–267 updating, 372–374 creating playlists, 207 viewing photos, 259–262 customizing menus, 348–349 iPod Access, Mac utility, 365 customizing settings, 348–349 iPod AV Cable, 275 deleting items, 206–207 iPod classic displaying videos, 183 adjusting brightness, 341 editing content information, 208 adjusting volume, 269 ejecting, 41 calendar, 342 enabling as a hard drive, 351–353 clearing On-The-Go playlists, 265–266 equalizing in an, 293–294 Cover Flow browser, 243 games, 71, 146 deleting items from On-The-Go playlists, integrating with car stereos, 324–325 264–265 limiting volume, 269–270 display, 28–29 locating songs by album title, 245–246 limiting volume, 269–270 locating songs by artist name, 244–245 locating songs by album title, 245–246 locating songs by cover art, 242–244 locating songs by artist name, 244–245 locating songs by playlist, 246–247 locating songs my playlist, 247 locking, 345–346 overview, 13 menus, 25–29 playing On-The-Go playlists, 263 models, 11–18 playing songs, 247–252 opening folders, 353–355 repeating songs, 248 overview, 9–11 saving On-The-Go playlists, 266 playback functions, 29–31 setting alarms, 334–335 playing, TV shows, 254–256 setting up slide shows, 260–261 playing audio books, 253–254 shuffling song order, 250–252 playing games, 256–258 sleep timer, 337 playing movies, 254–256 sorting contacts, 343 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 398

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iPod classic (continued) iPod-ready, 324 Videos menu, 255 iPod shuffle viewing photos, 259 checking battery status, 22 iPod games, browsing, 146 overview, 13 iPod Hi-Fi, 278 playing, 267–268 iPod Leather Organizer, iPod case, 327 resetting, 369 iPod mini space management, 211–212 Disk Mode, 370–371 specifications, 15–16 troubleshooting resetting, 368 synchronizing, 208–212 using as a hard drive, 352 iPod Software 1.0, 278 iPod nano iPod touch adjusting volume, 269 adjusting brightness, 341 calendar, 342 adjusting volume, 269 clearing On-The-Go playlists, 265–266 backlight timer, 340 Cover Flow browser, 243 calendar, 342 creating clocks, 333 clearing On-The-Go playlists, 265–266 deleting items from On-The-Go playlists, deleting alarms, 334 264–265 deleting items from On-The-Go Disk Mode, 370–371 playlists, 265 display, 28–29 display, 25–28 limiting volume, 269–270 limiting volume, 270 locating songs by album title, 245–246 locating songs by album title, 245 locating songs by artist name, 244–245 locating songs by artist name, 244–245 locating songs by cover art, 242–243 locating songs by cover art, 242–243 locating songs by playlist, 247 locating songs by playlist, 247 overview, 13 overview, 12 playing games, 256–257 playing movies, 254–256 playing movies, 254–256 playing On-The-Go playlists, 263–264 playing On-The-Go playlists, 263 playing songs, 247–252 playing songs, 247–252 playing TV shows, 254–256 playing TV shows, 254–256 playing videos, 254–256 playing videos, 254–256 repeating songs, 248–250 repeating songs, 248 setting alarm clocks, 334 saving On-The-Go playlists, 266 setting combination locks, 344 setting alarms, 334–335 setting date and time, 330 setting combination locks, 344–345 setting up slide shows, 261 setting date and time, 330–331 shuffling song order, 250–252 setting up slide shows, 260–261 sleep timer, 337 shuffling song order, 250–252 sorting contacts, 343 sleep timer, 337 specifications, 13–14 sorting contacts, 343 stopwatch, 338 specifications, 14–15 troubleshooting resetting, 369–370 stopwatch, 338–339 iPod U2 Special Edition troubleshooting resetting, 368 Disk Mode, 370–371 using as a hard drive, 352 troubleshooting resetting, 368 Videos menu, 255 iPod Voice Recorder, 346 viewing photos, 259 iPodRip, Mac utility, 365 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 399

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iPodSync, Windows utility, 366 shuffle button, 50 iQuiz, iPod game, 257 sizing components, 48 iTalk Voice Recorder, 346 sound-checking, 286–287 iTrip, wireless adapter, 326 splitting tracks, 296–297 iTunes transferring On-The-Go playlists to, adding radio stations, 112 266–267 adjusting frequencies, 289 uses, 44–45 adjusting preamp volume, 288 using presets, 289–290 adjusting sound, 284–287 iTunes Library. See Library (iTunes) assigning equalizer presets to iPods, 294 iTunes Music Library file, 224 assigning equalizer presets to iTunes, iTunes Preferences dialog, 95–96, 287 291–293 iTunes Store. See Store (iTunes) changing AAC encoder settings, 308–310 changing AIFF encoder settings, 313–314 changing Apple Lossless encoder • J • settings, 313–314 Jax, 351, 357 changing MP3 encoder settings, 310–312 jewel case, 234 changing WAV encoder settings, 313–314 Jobs, Steve, 55, 100, 122 converting songs to a different encoder Joint Stereo Mode, 312 format, 315–316 Jukebox Station, 279 customizing encoder settings, 308–314 development, 2 displaying visuals, 51–53 • K • encoders, 300–302 Kincaid, Bill, 2 enhancing sound, 285–286 Klondike (solitaire), iPod game, 257 Equalizer, 288 equalizing, 288–293 Gapless Album option, 86–87 • L • Gracenote CDDB, 49 LAN (local area network), 133 importing voice and sound effects, 314 language installing on a Mac, 36–38 choosing in Apple TV, 129 installing on a Windows PC, 33–36 setting iPod, 31–32 library, 44 Leonhard, Woody, Windows Vista All-in-One managing voice memos, 348 Desk Reference For Dummies, 4 MiniStore, 53 library modifying content, 295–297 accessing a shared, 126–127 opening, 45–48 computer, 124 overview, 19, 43 sharing on a network, 124–125 playing CD tracks, 48–53 Library (iTunes) playing iPods through, 276–277 adding audio books, 91–92 plug-ins, 53 adding music, 82–91 podcasts, 68–70 adding podcasts, 92–96 repeating song lists, 50 adding videos, 96–97 saving presets, 290–291 backing up, 222–224 setting start and stop points, 295–296 browsing audio books, 144 setting up, 38–41 browsing content overview, 140–141 setting volume, 284–285 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 400

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Library (iTunes) (continued) songs by cover art, 242–243 browsing by cover art, 142–143 songs on an iPod, 241–247 browsing iPod games, 146 locking, iPods, 345 browsing movies, 145 locks, setting combination, 343–346 browsing TV shows, 145 lossy-style compression, 304 browsing videos, 145 Lyrics tab, 163 changing locations, 218–219 choosing for Apple TV, 129–131 consolidating media files, 217 • M • content indicators), 146–147 M3U playlist files, importing, 220 creating on other hard drives, 221–222 Mac creating a sub-library, 221 adjusting sound, 100–101 customizing Browse view options, 148 backing up from/to PC, 224 customizing List view options, 147–148 connecting to a television, 118 displaying content, 146–148 installing iTunes, 36–38 file storage settings, 215–216 overview, 18–19 finding, 214 utilities, 365 importing preferences, 82–85 Mac OS X, 133–134 managing multiple, 220–222 Mac OS X Tiger All-in-One Desk Reference manipulating, 217–220 For Dummies, Chambers, 4, 103, 119, moving hard drives, 219 134–135 overview, 81 Macs, copying files between PCs and, searching for content, 149–150 133–135 sorting content, 148–149 Make Preset dialog, 291 sound-checking, 286–287 managing limiting media content, 177–183 iPhone volume, 269–270 multiple iTunes Libraries, 220–222 iPod volume, 269–270 voice memos, 348 song duration, 174 MARWARE, iPod cases, 23 line-out connection, 272–273 Matias Armor, iPod case, 327 liner notes, 355 media content, managing, 177–183 linking, iPod and car stereos, 322 media files List pane, iTunes, 45 consolidating, 217 List view content, 151 customizing options, 147–148 copying, 132 displaying content, 146–148 locating, 216–217 Library, 140 menu(s) listening, to radio stations, 110–111 Apple, 19, 101 Live Updating, 175 Contextual, 164, 170 local area network (LAN), 133 customizing iPod, 348–349 locating iPod, 25–29, 348–349 with Cover Flow, 242–244 pop-up, 58 media files, 216–217 Settings, 24, 31–32, 40 MP3 broadcasts, 112 Videos, 255 by playlist, 246–247 MicroMemo, 346–347 songs by album title, 245–246 military time, showing, 332 songs by artist name, 244–245 mini-plug cable, 272–273, 323 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 401

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MiniStore, iTunes, 47, 53 notes, adding, 355–357 mixing, 225 Notes folder, 355–356 mobility, 319 modifying, iTunes content, 295–297 mono (monaural), 310 • O • Monster iCarPlay Wireless, wireless Ohga, Norio, 227 adapter, 326 On-The-Go playlists, creating, 262–267 Morris, Tee, Podcasting For Dummies, 70 1-Click, iTunes Store, 71–72 movies Open Stream dialog, 112 browsing, 145 opening iTunes Store, 65–68 iPod folders, 353–355 playing on iPods, 254–256 iTunes, 45–48 synchronizing, 196–198 iTunes Store, 56–58 Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), 301 Optimize for Voice, AAC custom MP3 setting, 310 encoders, 85, 300, 310–312 Options tab, 162 import settings, 314 organization, of this book, 4–6 locating broadcasts, 112 organizing MP3 CD, disc format, 232 files, 215–216 MP3 encoder iPod data, 354 changing settings in iTunes, 310–312 photos, 178–183 formats, 300–302 playlists, 170 iTunes, 85 Outlook, 342 MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3), format, 302 Outpod, Windows utility, 366 MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), 301 output volume, adjusting computer, Multiple Item Information dialog, 87, 160 100–102 music. See also songs adding to iTunes Library, 82–91 importing for a burn playlist, 229–230 • P • ripping CDs, 88–89 parental controls, iTunes Store, 79 using utilities to copy, 364–365 Party Shuffle, 106–108 music files, adding, 89–91 PC Music Quiz, iPod game, 258 backing up from/to Mac, 224 music videos, displaying in List view, 146 copying files between Mac and, 133–135 overview, 18–19 • N • PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) algorithm, 301 nano. See iPod nano defined, 227 network PCs For Dummies (Gookin), 102 choosing for Apple TV, 129–130 Photo Library software, 178 sharing content, 124–127 photos New Album dialog (iPhoto), 180 organizing, 178–183 news feeds, adding, 356–357 synchronizing albums, 201–204 NewsLife, 357 viewing on iPods, 259–262 Newsweek, 122 Photoshop Album Normal Stereo Mode, 312 organizing photos, 181 Notepad, 355 overview, 178 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 402

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Photoshop Elements 4 (Adobe), 178 Podcasting For Dummies (Morris and Play Count, 173 Terra), 70 playback podcast(s) disabling, 256 adding to iTunes Library, 92–96 functions, 29–31 browsing in iTunes, 68 wireless stereo, 103–105 defined, 44, 68, 92 Player buttons, iTunes, 48 deleting, 152 playing displaying in List view, 146 audio books on iPods, 253–254 playing on iPods, 252–253 audio books in iTunes, 115 playing in iTunes, 112–113 CD tracks in iTunes, 48–53 playlists, 170–172 games on iPods, 256–258 podcasts, scheduling updates, 95–96 iPod shuffle, 267–268 podcast(s) iPod slide shows, 261–262 subscribing, 93–95 iPods through iTunes, 276–277 subscribing to in iTunes, 69–70 movies on iPods, 254–256 synchronizing, 192, 200–201 On-The-Go playlist items, 263–264 updating, 95–96 podcasts on iPods, 252–253 pop-up menu, 58 podcasts in iTunes, 112–114 Portable Folding Speaker System, 278 songs on an iPod, 247–252 power. See also batteries songs on iPods through car stereos, accessories (iPod), 328 321–322 adapters, 322–324 songs in iTunes, 106–109 conserving, 344 streaming radio in iTunes, 109–112 consumption and compression, 300 TV shows on iPods, 254–256 iPod, 19–21 videos on iPods, 254–256 searching, 63 videos in iTunes, 115–119 troubleshooting, 368, 379 Playlist buttons, iTunes, 48 preamp, 288 playlists preferences album, 169–170 iTunes importing, 82–85 browsing, 63–64 iTunes Store, 73–74 burn, 227–230 setting burning, 230–232 creating on an iPod, 207 Preferences dialog, 52, 110 creating in iTunes, 168–173 Preferred Speed, 232 creating On-The-Go, 262–267 prepaid cards, iTunes Store, 76 defined, 223 presets deleting items, 173 assigning equalizer, 291–293 exporting, 219–220 assigning iTunes equalizer, 294 locating songs by, 246–247 choosing equalizer, 293–294 organizing, 170 defined, 289 podcast, 170–172 saving iTunes, 290–291 radio stations, 111–112 setting for airplanes, 386–387 renaming, 170 setting Booster, 386 smart, 173–176 setting for trucks and SUVs, 386 song, 168–169 using iTunes, 289–290 synchronizing, 194–195 printing video, 172 album/song information, 234–237 plug-ins, iTunes, 53 inserts, 234–235 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 403

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ProClip, 324 repeating Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) song lists in iTunes, 50 algorithm, 301 songs on iPhones, 248–250 defined, 227 songs on the iPod, 248–250 tracks in iTunes, 50 resetting • Q • iPod shuffle, 369 quality, space versus, 299–300 troubleshooting iPod, 368–369 queuing, songs, 106–108 restoring, factory settings, 374 Quick Links panel, iTunes Store, Rhodes, Cheryl, iLife ‘04 All-in-One Desk 61, 63, 65, 76–79 Reference For Dummies, 134 QuickTime ripping overview, 19, 34 CDs, 82 video technology, 182 defined, 44 QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Canceling music CDs, 88–89 headphones, 387 Robbin, Jeff, 2 Roxio, 91, 303 • R • RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, 92 radio. See also radio stations • S • playing streaming, 109–112 wireless connection, 325–326 S-video connection, 118–119, 275–276 radio stations. See also radio SACD (Super Audio CD), 303 adding to iTunes, 112 Sample Rate creating playlists, 111–112 AAC custom setting, 309 listening, 110–111 defined, 305 ratings, adding song, 164 MP3 encoder setting, 312 RBrowser 4, 134 saving Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, 92 battery power, 24 rearranging, tracks in iTunes, 50 iTunes presets, 290–291 receiver, 273 On-The-Go playlists, 266 recording scheduling, podcast updates, 95–96 sound, 346–348 scratch sounds, reducing, 387 sound formats, 303 scroll pad. See scroll wheel voice memos, 347 scroll wheel, troubleshooting, 380–381 Red Book (Compact Disc-Digital Audio Search field, iTunes, 48 (CD-DA) format Mode 2 Form 2), 227 searching reducing for content, 149–150 high frequencies, 386 power, 63 hum, 387 second-generation iPods nasal vocals, 387 Disk Mode, 371 off-frequency harshness, 387 troubleshooting resetting, 369 scratch sounds, 387 selecting tape noise, 387 import settings, 304–305 turntable rumble, 387 On-The-Go playlist items, 263–264 renaming, playlists, 170 recordable CDs/DVDs, 226–227 Senuti, Mac utility, 365 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 404

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setting(s) Skip Count, 149 alarm clocks, 333–337 skipping, tracks in iTunes, 50 burning preferences, 230–232 sleep timer, setting, 337 changing AAC encoder, 308–314 slide show, iPod, 259–262 changing MP3 encoder, 310–312 slide to unlock, message, 25 combination locks, 343–346 smart albums customizing encoder, 308–314 creating, 181 customizing iPod, 348–349 defined, 180 date and time, 330–332 Smart Encoding Adjustments, MP3 encoder display, 340–341 setting, 312 equalizer volume, 385 Smart Playlist dialog, 174 presets for airplanes, 386–387 smart playlists presets for vehicles, 386 creating, 174–175 selecting import, 304–305 defined, 167, 207 sleep timer, 337 editing, 175–176 start and stop points in iTunes, 295–296 overview, 173 synchronization, 188 software volume in iTunes, 284–285 checking versions, 372–373 Settings menu, 24, 31–32, 40 downloading and installing upgrades, sharing 41–42 content on a network, 124–127 Jax, 351 content with your Apple TV, 127–131 updating, 373, 388 iTunes Store content, 122–124 video-editing, 182 Sharing dialog, 124–126 software updates, troubleshooting, 383 shopping cart, iTunes, 72–73 song information Show Artwork button, iTunes, 48 printing, 234–237 showing retrieving automatically, 156 duplicate items, 151 retrieving manually, 156–157 military time, 332 song lists shuffle. See also iPod shuffle printing, 235–237 song order on iPods, 250–252 repeating in iTunes, 50 Shuffle button, iTunes, 50 songs. See also music sixth-generation iPods adding ratings, 164 creating clocks, 333 browsing by artist and album, 143–144 Disk Mode, 370–371 converting to a different encoder format locating songs by cover art, 242–243 in iTunes, 315–316 overview, 11–13 cross-fading, 108–109 playing games, 256–257 deleting from playlists, 152 playing movies, 254–256 deleting versions, 152 playing TV shows, 254–256 displaying in List view, 146 playing videos, 254–256 iTunes Store, 61–64 setting alarms, 334–335 limiting duration, 174 setting combination locks, 344–345 locating by album title, 245–246 setting date and time, 330–331 locating by artist name, 244–245 sorting contacts, 343 locating by cover art, 242–244 stopwatch, 338–339 locating with Cover Flow, 242–244 troubleshooting resetting, 368 locating on the iPod, 241–247 sizing, iTunes components, 48 locating by playlist, 246–247 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 405

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Party shuffle, 106–108 Stereo Bit Rate playing on the iPod, 247–252 AAC custom setting, 309 playing in iTunes, 106–109 MP3 encoder setting, 311 playlists, 168–169 stereo-in connection, 322 queuing, 106–108 Stereo Mode, MP3 encoder setting, 312 repeating on the iPod, 248–250 stereo system, as an equalizer, 385 retrieving information, 156–157 stopwatch, iPod, 337–340 shuffling order on ipods, 250–252 Store (iTunes) sorting 1-Click, 71–72 contacts, 342–343 account management, 76–80 Library content, 148–149 account set-up, 59–61 Sorting tab, 161 audiobooks, 65–68 sound buying content, 71–76 adjusting iTunes, 284–287 downloading content, 71–76 enhancing in iTunes, 285–286 games, 258 importing effects in iTunes, 314 gift certificates, 76 overview, 283–284 iPod games, 71 recording, 303, 346–348 movies, 65–68 recording formats, 303 opening, 56–58 troubleshooting distortion, 384 overview, 55–56 Sound Check parental controls, 79 enabling, 287 preferences, 73–74 overview, 231 prepaid cards, 76 sound-checking Quick Links panel, 61, 63, 65, 76–79 iPods, 287 sharing content, 122–124 iTunes Library, 286–287 shopping cart, 72–73 sound distortion, troubleshooting, 384 songs, 61–64 Sound Enhancer, 285 TV shows, 65–68 Sound Studio 3, 91 videos, 65–68 Source pane, iTunes, 45 streamed, 124 space streaming broadcast. See radio management on the iPod shuffle, 211–212 streaming radio, playing, 109–112 quality versus, 299–300 Subscribe to Podcast dialog (iTunes), 93 speakers, connecting portable, 320–321 subscribing specifications defined, 93 Apple TV, 128 podcasts, 93–95 CD-R, 226–227 Summary tab, 161 DVD-R, 226–227 Super Audio CD (SACD), 303 iPhone, 16–18 synchronizing iPod nano, 14–15 Apple TV, 190–191 iPod shuffle, 15–16 automatically, 186–191 iPod touch, 13–14 calendars, 360–363 Spectrograph, 53 contacts, 360–363 splitting, tracks in iTunes, 296–297 disabling Apple TV device, 191 Sportsuit Convertible case, iPod case, 327 enabling Apple TV device, 191 Status pane, iTunes, 48 iPhone, 188–189 stereo, 310 iPod shuffle, 208–212 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 406

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synchronizing (continued) burning, 237–238 movies, 196–198 cross-fading, 384 overview, 20, 359–360 Disk Mode, 370–372 photo albums, 201–204 factory settings, 382–383 playlists, 194–195 Hold switch, 367–368 podcasts, 200–201 icons, 382 selectively, 192–204 iPod, 379–384 settings, 188 iPod and computer recognition, 381–382 troubleshooting, 383 iPod touch resetting, 369–370 TV shows, 198–199 power, 368, 379 , 19, 36, 41, 101 resetting iPhone, 369–370 resetting iPods, 368–369 scroll wheel, 380–381 • T • software updates, 383 tape noise, reducing, 387 sound distortion, 384 television, connecting a Mac to a, 118 synchronizing, 383 Terminal applications, 135 video playback, 119 Terra, Evo, Podcasting For Dummies, 70 volume, 384 text, adding, 355–357 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter, TextEdit, 355 wireless adapter, 326 third-generation iPods TuneDok, 323 backlight timer, 340 TunePower Rechargeable Battery Pack, Disk Mode, 371 iPod, 328 overview, 11–12 turntable rumble, reducing, 387 troubleshooting resetting, 369 TV, iPod connections, 275–276 This Is Spinal Tap, DVD, 387 TV shows thumbnails, 178 browsing, 145 Thundervolt, iPod backpack, 328 deleting, 152 time, setting, 330–332 displaying in List view, 146 tips iTunes Store, 65–68 equalizer, 385–388 playing on iPods, 254–256 power saving, 24 synchronizing, 198–199 touch. See iPod touch touch wheel. See scroll wheel tracks • U • rearranging in iTunes, 50 Uniform Resource Locator (URL), 112 repeating in iTunes, 50 Universal Dock, 18, 272, 276, 279 skipping in iTunes, 50 unlocking, iPods, 345 splitting in iTunes, 296–297 unpinching, 25 TRAFFICJamz, wireless adapter, 326 updating transferring, On-The-Go playlists to Apple TV, 372–375 iTunes, 266–267 iPhone, 372–374 Treble Booster, 294 iPod, 372–374 troubleshooting Live, 175 batteries, 370, 380 podcasts, 95–96 battery drainage, 370 software, 373, 388 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 407

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upgrades, downloading and installing voice software, 41–42 importing effects in iTunes, 314 URL (Uniform Resource Locator), 112 memos, 347–348 USB connection, overview, 19, 21, 272 playback, 347 USB hard drive, 133 recording, 346–347 utilities voice memos Mac, 365 managing, 348 using to copy files and music, 364–365 playback, 347 Windows, 366 recording, 347 volume adjusting computer output, 100–102 • V • adjusting iPod, 269–270 Variable Bit Rate (VBR) adjusting preamp, 288 AAC custom encoder setting, 309–310 increasing, 387–388 MP3 encoder setting, 311–312 limiting iPod, 269–270 overview, 305 setting equalizer, 385 VBR (Variable Bit Rate) setting in iTunes, 284–285 AAC custom encoder setting, 309–310 troubleshooting, 384 MP3 encoder setting, 311–312 Volume control, iTunes, 48 overview, 305 VoodooPad, 357 vCard (virtual business card), 364 Vortex, iPod game, 257 Video Input, iPod connections, 275–276 video playlists, creating, 172 Video tab, 161 • W • VideoLAN Client, 220 warranties, AppleCare, 25 video(s) WAV (Waveform Audio File) adding files to iTunes library, 44 changing encoder settings in iTunes, adding to iTunes Library, 96–97 313–314 browsing, 145 encoder, 85, 229–230 converting for iPods, 183 format, 302 deleting, 152 Waveform Audio File (WAV) displaying on an iPod, 183 changing encoder settings in editing software, 182 iTunes, 313–314 exporting, 182–183 encoder, 85, 229–230 file formats, 182 format, 302 iTunes Store, 65–68 Web sites (Accessories) playing, 115–119 Alpine, 325 playing on iPods, 254–256 Apple online store, 18 playlists, 172 Apple travel accessories, 327 preparing for iTunes and iPods, 182–183 Belkin, 275, 323, 326–328, 346 troubleshooting playback, 119 Bose, 321, 387 Videos menu, 255 Dension, 325 View buttons, iTunes, 47 Digital Lifestyle Outfitters, 278, 326 virtual business card (vCard), 364 DLO, 321 Visualizer Options dialog, iTunes, 51 Engineered Audio, 176, 279 visuals, displaying in iTunes, 51–53 Griffin Technology, 326, 346 36_174746 bindex.qxp 9/26/07 7:12 PM Page 408

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Web sites (Accessories) (continued) Winamp, 220, 366 JanSport, 328 XPlay 2, 366 Kensington, 328 YamiPod, 365–366 MARWARE, 23, 323, 327 Web sites (Software) Matias Corporation, 327 Jax, 357 Monster Cable, 326 JoeSoft, 351 Newer Technology, 326, 328 Web sites (Support) Overstock, 278 Apple Lithium-ion Batteries, 23 PluginsWorld, 53 Apple support page, 25 ProClip, 324 iPhone support page, 25 Saffire-USA, 279 Weverka, Peter, Windows XP GigaBook Sonic Impact, 321 For Dummies, 4 Thanko, 320 Wi-Fi wireless networking, 103 XtremeMac, 346 Winamp, 220, 366 Web sites (Content) Windows Audible, 115, 314 adjusting sound, 102 Elgato Systems, 44 utilities, 366 Freeverse, 91 Windows PC, installing iTunes, 33–36 Live365.com, 112 Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference Rockument, 70 For Dummies (Leonhard), 4 Roxio, 91 Windows XP GigaBook For Dummies SHOUTcast, 112 (Weverka), 4 Spinal Tap fan site, 387 WinZip, 135 Web sites (Information) wireless adapters, recommended, 326 Apple iPod, 12 wireless radio, connection, 325–326 AppleScripts, 357 wireless stereo playback, 103–105 Book2Pod, 357 WireTap Pro, 124 EphPod 2, 357, 366 Gracenote, 157 iBar, 357 • X • iLingo, 357 XPlay 2, Windows utility, 366 iPDA, 365 iPod Access, 365 iPodLibrary, 357 • Y • iPodRip, 365 YamiPod iPodSync, 366 Mac utility, 365 Jax, 357 Windows utility, 366 NewsLife, 357 Outpod, 366 Senuti, 365 • Z • VideoLAN Client, 220 zip, files, 135 VoodooPad, 357