How to Load Audiobooks Onto an iPod

Audiobooks are like books on tape for your iPod. You can load audiobooks onto an iPod and listen to it just like you would listen to a song or podcast. Follow these steps to load audiobooks onto an iPod.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer
• iPod

1. Find an audiobook. The official source is the iTunes Store and audible.com, but you can also get them from online book stores as well.

2. Connect your iPod. Plug your USB cable or iPod dock into your machine and then into your iPod.

3. Open iTunes. Double-click the icon if it doesn't start automatically.

4. Sync your iPod. Your iPod updates automatically by default, so all you need to do is wait for it to finish syncing. If your iPod does not sync automatically, select “File” then “Sync iPod.”

5. Load the audiobooks manually. To set this option, click the “iPod” icon and open the “iPod Settings.” Select the "Manually Manage Music and Video" section from the “Summary” tab.

6. Drag and drop audiobooks. Click on "Audiobooks" from the source list on the left (you may need to expand some folders to find it). Drag the audiobook from the list on the right to your iPod icon.

7. Disconnect your iPod. Hit the “Eject” button next to your iPod icon and wait until the "Do not Disconnect" display disappears.

8. Choose an audiobook. From the iPod menu, choose “Music” then “Audiobooks” and then select which audiobook you would like to listen to.

Tips & Warnings

• Audiobooks are skipped when listening to your music in shuffle mode.
• To change the play speed, choose "Settings" on your iPod main menu and then "Audiobooks."
• You can only change the play speed on audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com.

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