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Converting the bitrate of content in iTunes is a great way to save space without sacrificing quality. Convert bitrate in iTunes with help from an experienced electronics professional in this free video clip.
Apple's iPods are good for playing music or watching videos on your own, but they're not ideal in group settings, when you want to share the music or video with other people. With the proper cable, you can use JAKKS Pacific's inexpensive EyeClops Mini Projectors in conjunction with an iPod's video output capability to allow everyone to join in the fun.
The iPhone and iPod Touch are similar in many ways, including appearance and technical specfications. The latest versions as of April 2013 are the iPhone 5 and the 5th generation iPod Touch. While both devices take relatively good photographs, comparing the two demonstrates which device is superior in the snapshot department.
On their faces, the latest iPod Touch and iPhone look strikingly similar. Categorized as a personal media player, the iPod Touch lacks some of the hardware that enhances many of the browsing features found in the iPhone. These features include higher resolution pictures, location services and raw processing power.
Before you can use your iPod Touch, you need to complete the setup wizard. The wizard guides you through common options and helps you get iCloud and Location Services set up before you begin using your iPod. You can choose to use an existing iOS backup to sync the content from your iPhone, iPad or older iPod Touch to your new device or set up your iPod as a new device. If you elect to set up iCloud at a later time, you can do so with the Settings application.
The iPod Touch is a portable media device that uses Apple's iOS operating system. The Archos 7 Home Tablet -- released in 2010 and now discontinued, is a tablet computer that uses Google's Android operating system. Both the iPod and Archos 7 feature touch-screen displays, built-in speakers and Wi-Fi capabilities. Although they are similar in some ways, they differ in terms of display quality, processing power, connectivity options and size. The most recent generation of the iPod Touch as of March 2013 is available with either 32GB or 64GB of storage. Apart from the storage capacity, there is no difference…
WMA is a audio format used by Windows Media Player. Convert WMA to AAC in iTunes with help from an audio engineer, musician, video editor and Mac savvy tech in this free video clip.
Playing an MVI file on your iPod will require the use of an application called VLC Streamer. Play an MVI file on your iPod with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Bringing up your downloads on an iPod is something you can do through the various official Apple "Store" applications. Bring up your downloads on an iPod with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Capturing an MTV video stream is a great way to enjoy that content on the go. Capture an MTV video stream and transfer it to an iPod with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Removing the autofill information on an iPod can help take your version of the Safari Web browser back to its original settings. Remove autofill on an iPod with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Connecting an iPod to a Vizio will require the careful use of the Apple digital adapter. Find out how to connect an iPod to a Vizio with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Making a GPS connection for an iPod Touch is something you can do in a few different ways depending on the means you have available to you. Make a GPS connection for an iPod with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Deleting the Nook eReader from an iPod Touch requires the same process as deleting any other application. Delete a Nook eReader from an iPod Touch with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Getting to "Photos" on a 5th generation iPod Nano is a very simple process that you can complete in seconds. Get to "Photos" on a 5th generation iPod Nano with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
There are a few different ways in which you can download books onto your iPod Touch depending on your preferences. Get books downloaded onto an iPod Touch with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
Just because your iPod Touch freeze on the Apple logo doesn't mean that the sky is falling. Find out what to do when your iPod Touch freezes on the Apple logo during boot with help from an electronics professional in this free video clip.
Back in 2010, when Steve Jobs introduced the newest version of the iPod Touch at the time, he called it "an iPhone without the phone. It's also an iPhone without a contract." While he may have been half-joking, it really is possible to use an iPod Touch as an iPhone replacement. All you need is a dependable Wi-Fi connection and the right apps.
The iPod Touch is capable of connecting to any Wi-Fi network you are in range of. Hook up your iPod Touch to the Internet with help from a tech expert in this free video clip.
The bottom side of an iPod Touch is typically shiny and silver in color. Clean the silver side of an iPod Touch with help from a tech expert in this free video clip.
FaceTime is a great way to use your iPod Touch to communicate with other devices. Call an iPhone 4 using an iPod Touch with FaceTime with help from a tech expert in this free video clip.
Yamaha introduced their YDS-11 iPod Dock to enable operation of an iPod, including menu navigation and video playback, through a compatible Yamaha receiver. Unfortunately, the YDS-11 may not work with your Apple device, and may not be compatible with all Yamaha receivers. This may sometimes result in an error message on the iPod.
Clock speed measures the number of instruction cycles per second carried out by a computer's central processor. Measured in Megahertz -- or one million cycles per second -- a CPU's clock speed generally determines how fast the computer operates. Although Apple is cagey with exact processor specifications, disassembly, technical analysis and software probing provide clock speed for the company's smartphone and its gaming-friendly portable music player: the iPhone and iPod Touch, respectively.
Apple's iPod line of media player devices have a proprietary dock port that is used to connect the iPod to iPod-specific devices. If you want to connect your iPod to a device that only supports 3.5 millimeter auxiliary connections and you do not wish to make the connection through the iPod's headphone jack, you must convert the dock connector into a male headphone jack. If you want to convert the dock port on your iPod device into a male headphone jack that can be connected to any 3.5 millimeter auxiliary port, you can do so using an iPod dock to…
Digital music players like Apple's iPod are natural replacements for CD changers. Capable of a decent standard of sound quality while holding far more music, iPods can interface with existing CD changer cabling using the right adapter. For people interested in a quick adaptation from older technology to new, using these adapters leverages the existing cabling to the stereo. In most cases, this means you can remove the CD changer and add an iPod without removing the stereo from the dash.
Apple's iPod has come a long way since its introduction in 2001, when Steve Jobs unveiled a music-only device with a small black-and-white screen and miniature hard drive. Today the iPod Touch is a touchscreen entertainment center and productivity tool with solid-state storage. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the iPod's ability to fill a room with sound when connected to a home stereo. All iPods, including the iPod Shuffle, offer 60 milliwatts of total power through their headphone jacks. With an inexpensive cable, often marketed as an "iPod to stereo connector," it's no more difficult to wire your…
The Sansa Fuze MP3 player uses a proprietary dock connection to charge the device and connect it to a computer's USB port. Though the connector may look like the same one used with iPod compatible devices, you can't plug a Sansa Fuze directly into an iPod dock connection. Instead, to make a connection between your Sansa Fuze and an iPod connection, you must use an adapter.
The fifth-generation iPod Touch features a maximum memory capacity of 64GB, a 3.5-inch display and a home button that allows access to the device’s myriad functions and features. However, the iPod Touch’s home-button ribbon cable however, also referred to as a multi-planar cable, is prone to several malfunctions that result from hard bends and improper removal. The ideal method of fixing a broken iPod ribbon cable is a full replacement, which requires a near-complete teardown of the device to access its connection point on the logic board.
Many iPod models, including the fifth-generation Nano, include Cover Flow, software that arranges your artwork in a sleek, contemporary fashion. Cover Flow also allows you to flip through your albums and view their cover art, as if you had a digital record collection. However, you may occasionally find that some of the records are missing cover art. This situation can be easily remedied.
Apple manufactures a universal iPod Dock that lets you hook a variety of iPod models into one convenient station, routed to either speakers or a television. In theory, a universal docking system means easier access for a range of consumers. In reality, some people have trouble getting their iPods to work with the iPod Dock. If your iPod doesn’t connect properly, or if it stops working unexpectedly, there a few common issues are usually to blame. For major hardware problems, you need to take in the docking terminal for maintenance, but basic issues are fixable right at home.
The charge time for an iPod can be reduced marginally by connecting the device to a hardwired charger unit and wireless unit simultaneously. The effect is noticeable but not significant in terms of charging due to the fact that the charging circuit can only process a certain amount of power. The sequence of charging is the key to gaining any advantage over a single source of power. The iPod is designed to charge at a slow rate to preserve battery life at the expense of charge time.
The earbuds for Apple's iPhone, as well as third-party headsets designed for the device, use a connector different from that used in older iPods because unlike ordinary headphones, they include an integrated microphone and audio controls. Depending on the headset and model of iPod you're using, you may need an adapter to connect your headset.
The iPod Touch offers many of the same features as the more expensive iPhone, including a capacitive touch screen and ambient backlighting. Also like the iPhone, the iPod's specifications have improved with later versions, including the introduction of a high-resolution "Retina" display that improves the device's color depth and resolution.
If your iPod nano (6th generation) is in recovery mode, iTunes should detect it and automatically restore the device. If iTunes is unable to do so, it may continuously display the restore message. The cause of this recovery loop could be physical, such as water damage, in which case you need to take it in for repair. If the cause is not physical, there are several things you can do to get the iPod running normally again.
Rainmeter is a desktop customization tool that lets you customize the look and functionality of your desktop by installing "skins." These skins can give you updates on your system's status or let you control individual applications directly from your desktop. If you have an iTunes skin installed and you want to convert this skin to a skin that controls Winamp, you can only do so by uninstalling the iTunes skin and installing a new Winamp skin.
Apple's official music management program for iPod devices, iTunes, does not allow the transfer of non-iTunes Store music from the iPod to the computer, although transferring such files is possible when moving from the computer to the iPod. Because of this, it may be necessary to explore alternative options when you want to transfer or copy files from your iPod to your computer.
When you connect an iPod to a computer, it causes iTunes to open on the computer. Depending on settings for the device, it may also "sync" with the computer, which transfers all the content in iTunes onto the iPod. If the iPod disconnects from the computer immediately after connecting, determine the cause of the error to prevent it from recurring.
Each time you sync an iPod with iTunes, iTunes creates a backup of the data on the iPod at the time of the sync. If the iTunes status bar freezes during a sync, it doesn't necessarily mean an error with the sync has occurred, although aborting a sync before it finishes often prevents data from backing up completely.
The LCD screen on your iPod touch can go bad, typically as a result of damage or an internal hardware malfunction. The screen is particularly sensitive to water and can also be damaged by extreme heat or cold. Before taking your iPod touch in for repair, however, you can try a few things to see if you can fix the device at home. Note that the Apple warranty does not cover water damage.
ITunes backs up your iPod touch to safeguard your information. All the information on your iPod touch saves somewhere in iTunes or on the iCloud servers. If you need to restore your iPod touch, you restore from your backup to regain all your information. ITunes saves your information two ways: synchronization and backup.
The Apple iPod is a handy device for listening to your favorite music, but mechanical issues can lead to frustration. In particular, one problem you may encounter is a touch screen that ceases to function, whether completely or only on certain portions of the screen. In some cases, a simple fix can solve the problem, while in others, a malfunctioning touch screen may be the sign of a more serious issue.
In some instances, external audio speakers allow you not only to play audio from an iPod Nano, but also charge the device's battery as it sits on the speaker. If the iPod Nano's battery doesn't charge using its charger after you've use it with the speaker, troubleshoot to determine the reason it's stopped charging.
Each time you hit Play on a new song on your iPod, it must locate that song's file on the hard drive and load it. Occasionally, especially if the file is large and uncompressed, your iPod may freeze during the loading process. The issue can often be resolved by completing a simple restore on the iPod. In the worst case scenario, the iPod is freezing because of a hard drive problem that affects the entire device.
For 2nd generation iPods such as the Shuffle, touch and nano, restoring the media player solves issues other troubleshooting methods can't solve. However, restoring the player becomes a problem if iTunes can't detect the iPod, or if the iOS isn't performing normally. If your 2nd generation iPod won't restore, Apple provides solutions that can restore the player to the default factory state.
A problem with an iPod Nano screen that hangs signifies an issue with the software. The iPod Nano screen display that appears white, black or seems stuck on the Apple logo may be stuck on a command that prevents it from bringing up the menu screen. Try one of a few steps before resorting to using the “Restore” feature that wipes the iPod Nano’s memory clean, and re-instates the device to its factory settings.
The iPod Nano has gone through six generations, as of 2011, moving from a simpler MP3 player to a more full-featured touch-screen player. If you want to use your iPod Nano with the Apple Universal Dock or another device using the same docking system, you'll need to use an adapter. Although the Universal Dock comes with five adapters, depending on which iPod Nano you have, they may not work for you.
With basic tools and replacement parts, you can fix your a crack on your iPod Touch's screen without having to get it professionally repaired. Apple's warranty only covers manufacturing defaults and doesn't cover accidental damage, so having it fixed at an Apple store will cost at least $100, depending on the model. If you choose to fix your iPod yourself, you can purchase the replacement parts you need online. Remember, however, that if you fix the iPod Touch yourself, the Apple warranty will be void so your device won't be covered for any other problems that occur.
Pink and white lines on the screen of an iPod are usually caused by a problem with the content, a crack in the LCD screen or faulty software. If the lines remain across multiple videos and music files, and if there are no cracks on the screen, you'll need to fix the software problem. Always keep your iPod updated to the latest version of the operating system for best results.
If your iPod Mini's clickwheel malfunctions, you won't be able to navigate and select your favorite tunes. Glitches in the application and outdated software typically cause the clickwheel to be unresponsive. Reset, and if necessary, restore to get the clickwheel operational again.
If you can unlock your iPod Touch but find it becomes stuck on the icon screen, this could indicate a bug in the iPod's software. You can try several tricks to fix this at home but, if the problem persists, it might be helpful to take the iPod to an Apple store for professional advice.
