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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
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You can rename your iPod using the iTunes application by following these steps:
- Select the iPod in the Source list.
- Click its name again. iPod's name is highlighted.
- Type a new name.
- Press Enter.
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iPod, iPod nano, and iPod Shuffle Service: Frequently Asked Questions |
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Monday, 25 June 2007 |
Note: This article only describes the service options available in the United States. For customers outside of the U.S., please consult the iPod Service FAQ on your country's iPod support page. To access this page, go to http://www.apple.com/support/, choose your country from the country selection menu, choose the support page for your iPod model, then click the link for the iPod Service FAQ.
iPod, iPod nano, and iPod Shuffle Service: Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I tell if my iPod needs service?
- How long is my iPod covered by Apple?s warranty?
- How can I tell
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Updating the drivers on your Windows PC |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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To get the best out of your Windows-compatible PCs, you need to make sure that the drivers for all of the components in your PC are up to date. Having outdated drivers on your computer can cause strange behavior with iTunes, QuickTime, iPod, and other applications.
First, what is a driver?
A driver is a piece of software that allows your computer to communicate with a piece of hardware. Your PC consists of many hardware components, such as your hard disk, optical drive (CD or DVD drive), USB card and video card. All of these devices and |
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Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows XP |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows Vista is discussed in this article.
In Windows, some background processes can cause issues for other programs and processes. These conflicts can prevent applications such as iTunes and QuickTime Player from working correctly, opening, or even installing. You might be able to resolve these conflicts by disabling some items using the System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG) in Windows XP. This utility is not included with Windows 2000. Important: Disabling third-party System Services and Startup Items can prevent some software or OEM hardware on your computer from working correctly. For example, this can affect the CD/DVD |
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Friday, 08 June 2007 |
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The following iPod models have support for TV Out:
- Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
- iPod with color display (iPod photo)
Note: Other iPod models may support viewing of photos or slideshows on the iPod display but do not support TV Out.
The following docks support TV Out when used with an iPod model that supports TV Out:
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iPod nano (Second Generation): Left and right audio channels crossed after reset |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
Symptom or Issue
After resetting iPod nano (Second Generation) one or more times, the left and right audio channels may get crossed.
Products affected
- iPod nano (Second Generation) with iPod software version 1.0
Solution
Update the iPod nano (Second Generation) to software version 1.0.1 or later.
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Adjusting brightness on the Fifth Generation iPod |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
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You can adjust the brightness of the display for Fifth Generation iPod models (also known as iPod with video). To use this feature ensure that you have one of the following iPods and have updated to the latest version of iPod software:
- Fifth Generation iPod
- Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006)
To adjust the brightness of an iPod's display, select Settings > Brightness and use the Click Wheel to move the slider. Move the slider to the left |
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iTunes for Windows: iPod Diagnostics |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
Summary
iTunes 7 or later for Windows includes an iPod Diagnostics feature that can assist you in troubleshooting an issue when trying to use your iPod with iTunes. It is important to understand that this feature tests iPod connectivity on a Windows PC running iTunes. iPod Diagnostics in iTunes does not test the hardware or software on the iPod itself.
Using iPod Diagnostics in iTunes
To begin using iPod Diagnostics in iTunes follow these steps:
- Install iTunes 7.0 or later
- Open iTunes and choose Run Diagnostics from the Help menu
- Select iPod Diagnostics and click Next
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How to use the iPod Camera Connector |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
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The iPod Camera Connector allows you to import photos directly from a compatible USB digital camera or media reader1 to your iPod photo, iPod with color display, or Fifth Generation iPod (it won't work with other iPod models including iPod nano). After you've imported your pictures, you can view them on iPod or transfer them to your computer later for editing, printing, sharing, or storing. If you want to display the photos on a TV, then you'll have to transfer them to your computer, and then back to your iPod.
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iPod Camera Connector: Supported Devices |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
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The iPod Camera Connector requires a Fifth Generation iPod, iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display) and a supported camera or media reader1. Other iPod models, including iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod (Click Wheel), and iPod shuffle, are not supported with the iPod Camera Connector.
The iPod Camera Connector supports cameras with USB connectivity based on the following commonly used protocols:
- PTP
- Type 4 (or Normal)
- Mass Storage
For the complete list of supported cameras, see this webpage.
If you're using Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger), you can use Image Capture to quickly |
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