How to Load Songs Onto an iPod Nano
The iPod Nano is the smallest, most compact version of the iPod. While older models of the Nano only allowed users to listen to music, newer models have most of the same functionality as video iPods, allowing users to watch movies, view photos and, of course, listen to music. Loading songs onto an iPod Nano is the same process for any other iPod and requires the user to sync their Nano with iTunes on their computer.
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Instructions
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Syncing with iTunes
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Power on your computer and load iTunes.
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Hook up your iPod Nano to your computer using the USB cable that came with your device. Wait for your Nano to appear in the "Devices" section of the source pane.
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Click on your Nano once it appears.
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Turn on manual mode by selecting "Manually manage music and videos" in the "Summary" tab. The "Summary" tab automatically opens when you click on your Nano in the source pane.
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Click on the "Music" tab and select "Sync Music."
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Click on the "Apply" button to begin the sync process.
Downloading iTunes to a PC
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Insert your iTunes installation CD or visit Apple.com for the free download. Check the resources section for the download page. Mac computers come with iTunes. Download the installation program from the website and open it when the download completes.
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Click "Next", accept the terms of agreement, then select "Install" to begin installing iTunes to your computer.
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Select "Finish" when the download completes. You will then be run through an iTunes configuration process.
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Accept the terms of agreement again and select "Next" to begin the configuration.
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Choose which files you'd like iTunes to find and load onto the program then click "Next." These are the files that you will be able to sync to your iPod Nano.
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Select to either allow iTunes to automatically organize your media files or not. Choose "Next" when you've made a selection.
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Select "Finish" to complete the configuration.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not unplug your iPod Nano while it is syncing. A progress bar will appear on the top of the screen informing you how far along the sync process is.
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