How to Sync Stuff on iTunes
Many different file types can be synced from iTunes to an Apple iOS device or iPod. Some of the stuff you can sync includes music, videos, movies, TV shows, iTunes U content, photos, apps, games and books. You should have the most recent version of iTunes installed to ensure your content syncs with the device correctly. Syncing stuff with iTunes is simple and requires just a few minutes to complete. The longest part of the process is the time it takes to actually sync your device, which varies because it depends on the number of files you need to load.
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Instructions
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Double-click the iTunes icon to open the program.
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Go to the "File" menu and select "Add File to Library" or "Add Folder to Library." You can then navigate to the location on your computer's hard drive and add the content you want. Click the "Open" button after selecting the files.
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Connect the Apple iOS device or iPod to the computer via the USB cable. After a few moments, a label for the device should appear under the "Devices" pane in iTunes.
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Select the device from the "Devices" section on the left sidebar.
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Go to each tab across the top of the right panel. You will need to select the stuff you want to sync with this device. For example, to sync all TV shows, you will select the "Sync TV Shows" box under the "TV Shows" tab.
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Click the "Sync" button at the bottom of iTunes when you have selected or deselected the items you want to sync. The syncing process will take several minutes and varies, based on the size of the content you are loading onto the device.
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Tips & Warnings
Videos, like movies and TV shows, will take longer to update.
The first time you sync your device from iTunes, the overall update process will take much longer. You may need to give iTunes between 15 to 30 minutes to sync all content.
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