How to Download Music to iPod From Media Player

USB used to connect to the iPod

While Windows Media Player is among the most popular computer programs and the iPod is among the best selling personal audio players, the two are not compatible. Your iPod cannot be synced directly to your Windows Media Player, but this does not mean that you cannot add Media Player songs to the device whenever you would like. Using only your iPod USB cable, you can transfer your favorite songs from Windows to your device in just minutes.

Instructions

1. Launch your Windows Media Player and iTunes players on your desktop.

2. Select the "Library" tab on the top of your Windows Media Player.

3. Highlight all of the songs in your library that you wish to transfer to your iPod, and drag and drop these songs from your Media Player to your iTunes player.

4. Connect your iPod to your computer using the Apple USB cord. Allow the iPod connection to automatically load onto iTunes.

5. Select the "iPod" tab on the left side menu of your iTunes and click "Music" in the iPod main menu.

6. Select "Sync" at the bottom of the screen and wait a few minutes for your songs to load to your iPod. Disconnect your device once the top iTunes display reads "OK to disconnect," and you will be free to listen to your new iPod songs.

References

• Microsoft: Windows Media
• Apple: iTunes