How to Retrieve Contacts From iTunes to MobileMe

You can set up MobileMe contact syncing for information you retrieve from iTunes.

MobileMe is a subscription service from Apple that lets users synchronize email, calendars and contacts across multiple Mac computers. If you store contact information on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can transfer that data to your Mac through the iTunes application. Once the data has been retrieved through iTunes, you can configure the Address Book app to sync the contact records with your MobileMe account.

Things You'll Need

• Mac running OS X 10.5 or later
• MobileMe account
• iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
• iPod USB cable

Instructions

1. Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to your Mac using an iPod USB cable. The iTunes application will launch automatically.

2. Highlight the name of your mobile device from the "Devices" list on the left side of the window.

3. Go to the "Info" tab at the top of the window and check the box next to "Sync Contacts."

4. Press the "Apply" button in the lower-right corner to save the settings and transfer the contact data on your device to iTunes.

5. Launch the Address Book application on your Mac by clicking on its dock icon.

6. Go to "Address Book" in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select "Preferences."

7. Navigate to the "Accounts" tab at the top of the pop-up window.

8. Check the box next to "Synchronize with MobileMe" to retrieve the contact data from iTunes and upload it to your MobileMe account.

References

• Apple Support: Syncing with iTunes
• Apple Support: Account Information preferences