How to Sync iPod with Multiple Computers

iPod Family

If you've received an iPod from a friend that was synced with his or her computer and you want to keep all of the cool tunes on iPod, don't worry. You CAN sync an iPod with multiple computers. Here's how:

Instructions

1. Download iTunes onto your computer. Connect the iPod to your computer. You will notice a warning come up that says "This iPod is synched with another computer. Do you want to sync the iPod with this computer? All data will be lost." and then you have the options of clicking OK or Cancel. Click Cancel.

2. Now, we're going to set up manual syncing. Follow these instructions: Select your iPod in the DEVICES section of the iTunes Source list. In the main iTunes browser window, select the Summary tab.
   Select the "Manually manage music and videos" option. This will deselect the automatic sync settings for the Music, Movies, and TV Shows tabs. Automatic syncing for Podcasts, Photos, Contacts, and Games can be individually disabled by selecting each of those tabs. Click Apply.

3. To manually add music, audiobooks, movies or TV shows to your iPod, choose one of these categories under LIBRARY in the Source list. Select and drag items you want (to choose multiple items, Command-click items on a Mac or Control-click items in Windows), then drag them onto your iPod icon in the Source list. To add a playlist, select it in the Source list and drag it onto your iPod in the same ways as a song. When you are ready to disconnect your iPod, select it in the Source list and click the eject icon.

4. With manual managing enabled, iPod becomes just like any other USB device. iPod must always be manually ejected in iTunes before disconnecting.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Check out Apple.com for more info!