How to Add Songs to an iPod
Enjoy your favorite music everywhere you go by putting it on your iPod.
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You Will Need
- A computer with iTunes
- Music in the iTunes library
- A USB port
Steps
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Step 1
Open iTunes and connect your iPod
Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPod to a USB port.
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Step 2
Choose iPod under "Devices"
Select your iPod from the left-hand column in iTunes under the Devices heading.
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Step 3
Select the Summary tab
Select the Summary tab in the main window of iTunes.
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Step 4
Check Manually Manage Music and Videos
Check the box under Options that says Manually manage music and videos, and then click Apply.
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Step 5
Choose the location of the music file
In your Library, find the location of the music file you want to add.
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You must import CD tracks into iTunes before you can add them to your iPod.
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Step 6
Click and drag
Select the music file you want to add and drag it to the iPod icon under Devices on the left-hand side of iTunes.
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Step 7
Disconnect your iPod
Eject and disconnect your iPod, and enjoy your favorite tunes.
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