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OverviewiPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer—from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it. Here’s some of what’s covered inside… • Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™ • Apple’s new iPhone™ • Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store • Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs • Managing music and playlists • Finding cover art and other music file tag information • Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management) • Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos • Listening to audiobooks and podcasts • Viewing digital photos and slideshows • Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system • Using the iPod in your car or boat • Playing iPod games • Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler • Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit • Transferring files from your iPod to your PC • Using add-on software programs • iPod accessories • iPod tips, tricks, and hacks • Troubleshooting iPod problems Part 1: Background 1 The History 2 The iPod Family 3 The iPhone Part 2: Operation 4 Using the iPod 5 Using the iTunes Software 6 Using the iTunes Store Part 3: Applications 7 Music 8 Podcasts 9 Audiobooks 10 Photos 11 Videos 12 Games Part 4: Special Uses 13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room 14 Using Your iPod in the Car 15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device 16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts 17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise 18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler 19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases Part 5: Secrets 20 iPod Tips and Tricks 21 iPod Hacks Part 6: Support 22 iPod Accessories 23 Third-Party Software 24 iPod Troubleshooting Part 7: Appendixes Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com). Category Digital Music Covers iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac® Level Intermediate to Advanced Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael MillerPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Que Corporation,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.804kg ISBN: 9780789736741ISBN 10: 0789736748 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 03 May 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPart 1: Background 1 The History The iPod Phenomenon The iPod Story: Conception to Birth and Beyond 2000: Apple’s Quest 2001: The Concept Develops 2002: Expanding the Market 2003: More Models, More Music 2004: Introducing the mini 2005: The Market Explodes 2006: Business as Usual–and Then Some 2007: Introducing the iPhone iPods in the Future 2 The iPod Family Common Features Audio and Video Playback File Storage Operating System and Memory Connections Batteries Controller Comparing iPod Models The iPod The iPod mini The iPod nano The iPod shuffle 3 The iPhone Introducing the iPhone What It Does How It Does It Specifications Using the iPhone The iPhone Home Screen Making Phone Calls Sending Text Messages Taking Photos Viewing Photos Listening to Music Watching Videos Sending and Receiving Email Browsing the Web Viewing Maps Using Other Widgets Is the iPhone for You? Pros Cons Bottom Line Part 2: Operation 4 Using the iPod Using the 5G iPod Using the Click Wheel Performing Basic Operations Navigating the Menus Evaluating Battery Life Syncing and Recharging the iPod Playing Music on Your iPod Viewing Photos on Your iPod Viewing Videos on Your iPod Using Your iPod’s Extras Configuring the 5G iPod Using the iPod nano Menu Options Basic Operations Using the iPod shuffle Using the Control Pad Basic Operations Syncing, Charging, and Battery Life Using the iPod with the iTunes Software 5 Using the iTunes Software Navigating the iTunes Software The iTunes Interface Transport and View Controls Source List Album Art Area Cover Flow Display Track List Status Bar/Controls Displaying the Mini Store Displaying the Mini Player Configuring the iTunes Program Managing Your Music Collection Listening to Music Viewing Your Music Collection Searching for Music Using the Equalizer Cross-Fading Songs Standardizing Playback Volume Changing the Way Songs Shuffle Showing the Visualizer Manually Adding Music to iTunes Listening to Internet Radio Viewing Videos Syncing Your iPod Displaying Basic Information Configuring Sync Options Syncing Music Autofilling the iPod shuffle Syncing Movies Syncing TV Shows Syncing Podcasts Syncing Photos Syncing Contacts and Calendars Syncing Games Managing Files on Your iPod Visiting the iTunes Store 6 Using the iTunes Store Navigating the iTunes Store Creating an Apple Account iTunes Store Pricing Searching the iTunes Store Browsing the iTunes Store Purchasing Items from the iTunes Store Purchasing Music Purchasing Videos Purchasing Audiobooks Purchasing iPod Games Downloading Podcasts Dealing with DRM FairPlay Restrictions Authorizing Computers for Playback The DRM Workaround Part 3: Applications 7 Music Understanding Digital Audio File Formats How Digital Sampling Works Understanding File Compression Compatible File Formats Incompatible File Formats Understanding Bit Rates Ripping Music from CD Setting File Format and Bit Rate Ripping the CD Burning Music to CD Playing CDs Managing Music in iTunes Deleting Tracks Editing Track Information Editing Multiple Tracks Adding and Editing Album Art Adding Lyrics Setting Playback Volume and Equalization Rating Tracks Editing Track Length–and Splitting Tracks Using Playlists Creating Custom Playlists Creating Smart Playlists Using the Party Shuffle Organizing Playlists into Folders Sharing Playlists Uploading iMix Playlists to the iTunes Store Using Third-Party Playlist Software Printing Your Music Library List Printing a Song List Printing an Album List Exporting a Music Library List 8 Podcasts Understanding Podcasts Finding and Downloading Podcasts from the iTunes Store Browsing the iTunes Podcast Directory Downloading and Subscribing to Podcasts Finding and Subscribing to Other Podcasts on the Web Finding More Podcasts Subscribing to Other Podcasts Playing Podcasts Listening to–and Managing–Podcasts in iTunes Listening to Podcasts on Your iPod Watching Video Podcasts 9 Audiobooks Downloading Audiobooks from the iTunes Store Browsing and Searching for Audiobooks Purchasing Audiobooks Listening to Audiobooks Playing Audiobooks in iTunes Playing Audiobooks on Your iPod Using Non-iTunes Audiobooks on Your iPod Audiobooks at Audible.com Ripping Audiobooks from CD Using Audiobook Software Manually Changing Ripped Files 10 Photos About Photos and Your iPod Transferring Photos to Your iPod Viewing Photos on Your iPod Viewing Single Photos Viewing a Photo Slideshow Viewing a Slideshow with Music Setting Slideshow Options Viewing iPod Photos on Your TV Using Your iPod as a Digital Photo Storage Device Configuring Your iPod for Photo Storage Transferring Photos from Your Camera to Your iPod 11 Videos Understanding iPod Video Downloading Videos from the iTunes Store What’s Available in the Store Purchasing Videos in the iTunes Store Transferring Videos to Your iPod Playing iPod Videos Playing Videos in iTunes Playing Videos on Your iPod Playing iPod Videos on Your TV Converting Other Videos to iPod Use Converting Existing Videos Converting Recorded TV Programs Converting DVD Movies Recording “Live” Programming to the iPod Other Places to Find iPod-Friendly Videos Sites with iPod-Format Videos Converting YouTube Videos with iTube 12 Games Playing Built-In iPod Games Purchasing and Downloading Games from the iTunes Store Finding Other iPod Games Online Part 4: Special Uses 13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room Connecting Your iPod to External Speakers Connecting to Computer Speakers Connecting to a Tabletop Speaker Connecting to an iPod Bookshelf Audio System Connecting Your iPod to Your Home Entertainment System Connecting for Audio via an Adapter Cable Connecting for Audio and Video Connecting via an iPod Dock Connecting Wirelessly Connecting to iPod-Ready Receivers iPod and iTunes for Audiophiles Using iTunes in Your Home Entertainment System Connecting Your PC Directly to Your Home Audio System Connecting Wirelessly Sharing Your Music Across Your Home Network Listening to iTunes via Windows Media Center Listening to Music with Apple TV Specs and Connections Using Apple TV Apple TV vs. Windows Media Center 14 Using Your iPod in the Car Connecting to an iPod-Enabled Car Installing an Aftermarket iPod-Ready Car Audio System Connecting to an Existing Car Audio System Connecting via a Cassette Adapter Connecting via an FM Transmitter Other iPod Car Accessories Power Adapters Car Mounts 15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device Configuring and Using Your iPod for Data Storage Configuring Your iPod Managing Files Copying Music from Your iPod to a PC Copying Music the Windows Way Copying Music with iPod File Management Programs Copying Music the Apple Way Different Ways to Use Your iPod for Data Storage Transferring Files from One PC to Another Backing Up Important Data Storing Digital Photos on the Go 16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts Turning Your iPod into a Voice Recorder How iPod Microphones Work Popular iPod Microphones Recording Podcasts on Your iPod Recording in the Field Recording with TuneStudio Editing Podcasts on Your Computer Distributing Your Podcast via iTunes 17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise Choosing the Right iPod for Running and Exercise Carrying Your iPod While You Exercise iPod Sports Cases and Armbands Sports Earphones Finding Music for Exercise Using Your iPod as a Stopwatch Training with the Nike+iPod Sport Kit What’s in the Kit? Using the Sport Kit Analyzing Your Workout Data 18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler Importing Calendars into Your iPod Getting Your iPod Ready for Calendar Use Importing Calendars from Microsoft Outlook Importing Individual Calendar Items from Microsoft Outlook Importing Calendars from iCal Importing Google Calendars Importing Yahoo! Calendars Using iPod Calendars Viewing Calendars Setting an Alarm for Calendar Events Importing Your Contacts into Your iPod Importing Contact Lists from Outlook and Outlook Express Importing Individual Contacts from Outlook and Outlook Express Importing Contacts from Your Mac Viewing Contacts on Your iPod 19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases Managing Your iTunes Purchases Use the Shopping Cart Instead of 1-Click Use Wish Lists Instead of Buying Keep Track of Your Purchase History Managing Your Children’s iTunes Purchases Give Your Kids an iTunes Allowance Deauthorize Your Childrens’ Computers Keep Your Kids from Buying Explicit Content Giving the Gift of Music Giving Gift Cards and Gift Certificates Giving Songs, Albums, and Playlists Part 5: Secrets 20 iPod Tips and Tricks iPod Tricks Extend Your iPod’s Battery Life Recharge Your iPod–Without a PC Get Extra Life with an External Battery Rate a Song Use Your iPod as an Alarm Clock Use Your iPod as a Laser Pointer–or a Flashlight Use Your iPod for Presentations Record FM Radio for iPod Playback Record Internet Radio for iPod Playback Store Cocktail Recipes on Your iPod Teach Yourself Foreign Languages on Your iPod View Subway Maps on Your iPod View Google or Yahoo! Maps on Your iPod Read Your Email on Your iPod Listen to Your Email on Your iPod View Web Pages on Your iPod Find Out How Much Free Space You Have Left Rename Your iPod Customize Your iPod’s Main Menu Mod Your iPod Use Cheat Codes for iPod Games iTunes Tricks Search Smarter Request a Tune Use iTunes Hotkeys Customize the Visualizer Add New Visualizations Back Up Your Purchased Music Enhance Your Audio Create Multiple iTunes Libraries Delete Duplicate Tracks from Your Library Find Out Which Playlists Contain a Certain Song Convert Multiple Tracks in a Batch Rip a CD Directly to a Playlist Correct Ripping Errors Remove Copy Protection from a Track–and Use Your Music Any Way You Want Split a Hidden Track into Its Own Track Group Compilation Albums Use Groupings to Create Sophisticated Playlists Improve Preview Playback on a Dial-Up Connection Download Free Music and Videos via Podcast Subscriptions View PDF Files in iTunes 21 iPod Hacks Hacking Your iPod with iPodWizard Hacking Your iPod with Rockbox Hacking Your iPod with iPodLinux Changing Your iPod’s Interface Adding Functionality to Your iPod Hacking iTunes Hacking iTunes on the Mac Hacking iTunes on Windows Part 6: Support 22 iPod Accessories Cases Backpacks and Bags Earphones Earphone Splitters Portable Speakers Bookshelf Speakers Alarm Clocks A/V Docks and Connecting Kits Audio/Video Cables Remote Controls Recharging Docks Power and Battery Kits Car Kits, Transmitters, and Mounts Portable Video Displays FM Radio Tuners Audio Recorders Video Recorders Karaoke Camera Adapters/Media Readers Apparel Security iPod Customization Cleaning and Scratch Removal Toys and Oddities Other Accessories 23 Third-Party Software Tag Editors Album Art Importers Playlist Creators Audio File Converters DRM Strippers Visualizations Audio Enhancement Lyrics Downloaders Other iTunes Music Utilities Audiobook Converters and Managers Internet Radio Recorders Video-to-iPod Converters DVD-to-iPod Converters File Managers Podcast Creators/Editors Email, Contacts, and the Web Language Training Electronic Books, Reference, and Learning Text-to-Audio Converters Games Interface Customization Other Programs 24 iPod Troubleshooting Understanding Onscreen Icons Troubleshooting Common Problems Your iPod Freezes Your iPod Won’t Turn On Your Computer Doesn’t Recognize Your iPod You Can’t Disconnect Your iPod from Your PC Your iPod Skips During Music Playback Your Music Doesn’t Sound Right Some Songs Don’t Play Back iTunes Doesn’t Display Album Artwork iTunes Displays an “iPod Is Linked to Another Library” Message Troubleshooting iPod Problems with Diagnostic Mode Restoring Your iPod’s Firmware Reformatting Your iPod Dealing with a Scratched or Broken Screen Dealing with iPod Battery Problems Finding Professional Help Part 7: Appendixes A Additional Resources 0789736748, TOC, 3/29/2007ReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books in the past two decades, including Que’s Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, YouTube 4U, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay, and How Microsoft Windows Vista Works. He also writes about digital lifestyle topics for a variety of websites. Mr. Miller has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical topics to nontechnical readers, and for offering useful real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website, located at www.molehillgroup.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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