Help on How to Remount an Ejected iPod

Remount your ejected iPod to sync or charge the device with the computer.

An ejected iPod is automatically or manually disconnected from your computer to safely remove the portable device without damage to the iPod. It can be remounted to the computer to reestablish a connection between the device and the iTunes library. Once remounted, the iPod appears in the source menu of iTunes on the left side of the library. The device remains visible while it is connected and can be charged through the USB or FireWire cable until the iPod's battery icon is displays a full-charge image.

Things You'll Need

• iPod USB or FireWire cable
• iTunes 10.2 or later

Instructions

1. Click the "iTunes" menu at the top of the iTunes program and click "Quit iTunes" to shut down the program.

2. Remove the iPod cable from the bottom of the iPod, and insert the device cable into the iPod's docking port again.

3. Click "iTunes" on the desktop dock to launch the program if it does not automatically open once the iPod is detected.

4. Click the iPod's name below "Devices" in the iTunes source menu to view the iPod's summary, and access synchronization settings. Or, click "File" and click "Sync iPod" to synchronize the iTunes library with the iPod.

5. Click the "Controls" menu at the top of iTunes and click "Eject iPod" to remove the iPod from your computer.

References

• Apple: Support - Connecting iPod to Your Computer

Resources

• Apple: iTunes