deadmandeadman
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Posted about 5 years ago
I want to load cds into my brandnew ipod!! How do i do that? Make your replys understandable to a chimp or salamander.
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  1. terese
    terese says 1. You need iTunes. 2. You need MP3s 3. You need those MP3s in your iTunes library. 4. Plug in your iPod to your computer. 5. The iPod will show up as a device in iTunes (in the left sidebar) 4. You drag and drop the MP3s from your iTunes music library to the iPod icon on the left. 5. At the lower right, there's a triangular shaped icon. That ejects the iPod once you're done. There's a good chance the music won't play unless you close the device portal and eject it properly. Any questions?
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  2. El Monko and Son
    El Monko and Son says Ooo ooh ah, ah, AHHH! oo oo, the hard drive, oo-ah! OOH! AAH AAH AAH! Actually, I don't own an Ipod. but I thought I would at least instruct the chimp to have sex with your computer.
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  3. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says Oh great! I can't read terese's post 'cause the chimp's humpin' the computor!
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  4. ciaran
    ciaran says To try and simplify Terese's post. Download iTunes (itunes.com I think) Put a CD in your CD drive. iTunes should ask whether you want to import it. Say yes. It will import the songs (along with artist & track names if it's a released album [ie, not a compilation you've made yourself] - it does this with Gracenote which also powers MOG) Repeat this with all your CDs Plug your iPod in to your computer with the cord that comes with it It should pull all the songs on to your iPod Here's some more details - http://www.apple.com/itunes/sync/
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  5. redmiller1
    redmiller1 says Terese is almost right. You do need iTunes. You don't necessarily need mp3s. iTunes will convert CDs into mp3 and load them into your iTunes library (the default is to convert them into Apple's audio format MPEG-4, but you can change it to mp3 if you like from one of the iTunes preferences. I actually prefer the MPEG-4 format.) You can also use iTunes purchase songs from the iTunes music store. Songs are only 99 cents each. This works very well. I recommend you get iTunes, log onto the iTunes music store and search for "Knights of Crisis" (yes, that's a shameless plug. ;-) Terese is correct that once the songs are in your iTunes library its a simple matter to send them to your iPod.
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  6. lemontwist
    lemontwist says Yep, I think the people above me have pretty much summed it up. Apple has made it pretty straightforward, which is coooooool. Enjoy your iPod! :)
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  7. ciaran
    ciaran says And can I suggest emusic.com for buying new tunes? They're the only store that I know of who sell MP3s with no blocks on what system will play them. And no, I don't work for them (although I would if they asked!)
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  8. terese
    terese says redmiller1: you had to go and confuse the chimp/salamander with MP4? LOL. j/k. You are correct that file format is not as crucial as it used to be. Plus, we have all sorts of variables at play here: Windows or Mac? iTunes Version 6 or the new one that sucks? My hope is the chimp/salamander has a Mac with iTunes V.6.
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  9. triff
    triff says i thought you had to melt the CD's down and pour them in the little hole on the top? i was wondering why mine was filling up so fast...
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  10. ciaran
    ciaran says No triff - that's how you get vinyl onto an iPod!
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  11. dead mike
    dead mike says oh great... heretic!
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  12. jimmybearpearson
    jimmybearpearson says Mrs. Bear did this for her iPod and her iBook... The stuff in the earlier comments is right... Once you have iTunes installed, and your iPod has been introduced to it, it is just a matter of feeding CDs to iTunes, and doing updates/synchs. Download here. Here's help central.. iPods and iTunes are like most "wonderful things" (I won't go into details...), once you've done it, it's no trouble to do it again, and you usually WANT to do it again. ;-)
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  13. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says OK. This is a question....If i'm charging the ipod simply by plugging it into the computor, how much time, on average, should it take to charge? I'm downloading (from cd) MODERN TIMES. Is the ipod charging anyway?
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  14. lemontwist
    lemontwist says It's charging whenever it's hooked up to your computer via usb (windows) or firewire (mac). But it takes longer that way than if you have an ac adapter. (AC adapters used to come free with the iPods but not these days). I think it takes maybe an hour or so, I'm not sure. You'll know when it's done, because the battery icon will be filled up and it'll say "Charged" or something like that. Just don't turn off your computer when you're charging via usb/firewire or else your iPod won't have any power to draw from!
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  15. jimmybearpearson
    jimmybearpearson says What lemontrwist said... I might add that a powered usb hub makes a nice addition to one's computer setup because it can charge lots of different usb-enabled thingies (even when the computer is off)... The thingie has to be plugged directly into the powered usb hub, though...
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  16. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says Thanks folks, you've been of service. I just got back from a long walk with my ipod, you know, gettin' to know some new music. This is great.
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  17. ROCKNROLLPIMP1
    ROCKNROLLPIMP1 says DUDE CAN YOU READ? DEAD PEOPLE READ RIGHT?
    Permalink posted 12/21/2006
  18. dermahrk
    dermahrk says Please HURRY UP so you can link to Mog-O-Matic and FINALLY get rid of that Rod Stewart reference, before your two names are linked forever in the cosmos. Good luck, dude.
    Permalink posted 12/22/2006
  19. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says dermarhk, Do you also enjoy rubbing vinegar on the wounded?
    Permalink posted 12/22/2006
  20. MzManners
    MzManners says I'm just thinking of your reputation :)
    Permalink posted 12/22/2006
  21. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says Aren't you folks sweet!
    Permalink posted 12/22/2006

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