How To Use Your iPod As a Backup Hard Drive
- March 22, 2008
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Voice Over Artist
Betsy Winchester
Music
Edison Music Corp
Writer
John Shukitis
You never know when your computer could eat up all your work, but you can backup your important files on the music player you already own!
You Will Need
- An iPod
- A computer with iTunes installed
- And an iPod sync cable
Step 1: Launch iTunes & click iPod icon
Launch iTunes and click the iPod icon listed under Devices in the source pane.
Step 2: Connect iPod to computer
Connect the iPod to the computer using the sync cable as you normally would.
Step 3: Check "Enable disk use" box
Click on the Summary tab, and check the box next to “Enable disk use.”
Step 4: iPod listed under removable storage
Open My Computer—or the Finder, if you’re using a Macintosh—and you should now see the iPod listed under removable storage.
Step 5: Drag files
Double click to open the iPod folder and simply drag over any file you would like to copy.
Never delete or alter any of the files or folders already listed on the iPod, which allow your iPod to function properly.
Step 6: Eject iPod
Properly eject the iPod from the computer by using iTunes. Click the small eject triangle beside the iPod icon in the source pane.
Step 7: Disconnect iPod
Disconnect your iPod. Your files are now safe from any computer mutiny!
In 2006 alone, there were 161 billion gigabytes of digital information created—roughly three million times the content of every book ever written.
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Comments (2)
sweet. narrator needs to speak up a little bit though.
over 3 years ago by sarge657
Nice guide! Thank you.
http://www.howcast.com/videos/335754-How-To-Transfer-iTunes-Move-iTunes-Library-To-a-New-Computer
about 1 year ago by Jobaso
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