How to Use a Mac-Formatted iPod in Windows

iPods are formatted for both PCs and Macs.

An iPod is designed to work with any version of iTunes, on a Mac or a PC. If you have been syncing your iPod to a Mac, no reformatting is required to sync it with a PC. The process of transferring songs, images or videos between the iPod and the computer remains the same.

Instructions

1. Plug your iPod cord into the iPod on one end and into any of your computer's USB ports on the other end.

2. Double-click on the "iTunes" desktop icon. iTunes will open.

3. Click on the iPod image that appears on the left side of the page, underneath the "Devices" menu. This opens a new browser window.

4. Select the "Music" tab at the top of the window.

5. Click the box next to "Sync Music".

6. Click the "Entire music library" radio button. Click "Apply" at the bottom of the screen. Your iPod will now begin to transfer songs to the PC.

7. Unplug the iPod when the "iPod sync is complete" text appears on the screen. You have now used your iPod with Windows.

Tips & Warnings

• You may also choose to transfer videos or images by selecting one of those tabs in Step 4.

References

• Apple: Syncing Music to iPod or iPhone

Resources

• Apple: iTunes Tutorials