How to Use Two iPod Shuffles on One Computer
You need to use a computer with an iPod Shuffle to manage the songs, audiobooks and other audio files that are on the device. You might wish to sync another Shuffle with one computer in your home, such as if a sibling also acquires a Shuffle. One Shuffle can only be used with one particular computer. Multiple Shuffles can be used with a solo computer, however, if you change how those iPods sync with the computer.
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Instructions
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Connect one of the iPod Shuffles to a USB port on the computer. Shuffles that are third generation or later connect to computers via USB cables. Earlier models connect directly with the computer.
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Open iTunes on the computer. The name of the Shuffle or the word "iPod" is under the "Devices" list on the left "Source Pane" of iTunes.
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Click the Shuffle's name/word "iPod."
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Click the "Summary" tab in the large middle window of iTunes.
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Check the box "Manually manage music and videos" at the bottom of the large middle window of iTunes.
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Click "Apply." Unplug the Shuffle after "OK to Disconnect" is visible at the very top of iTunes.
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Repeat Steps 1 through 6 using the second iPod Shuffle. You can now use both Shuffles with the single computer.
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Tips & Warnings
You cannot use one iPod Shuffle with more than one computer without the second computer automatically deleting all content from the Shuffle.
