USING YOUR VIDEO IPOD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to iTunes ............................................................................................................................2
Using Your iPod – an Overview.............................................................................................................2
Music .................................................................................................................................................2
Audiobooks........................................................................................................................................4
Podcasts............................................................................................................................................5
Videos................................................................................................................................................5
Photos ...............................................................................................................................................6
Text....................................................................................................................................................8
From PowerPoint to the iPod.................................................................................................................9
Macintosh ..........................................................................................................................................9
Create a Presentation in PowerPoint .........................................................................................9
Create an Album in iPhoto .........................................................................................................9
Download Slides to iPod via iTunes.........................................................................................10
Windows PC ....................................................................................................................................12
Create a Presentation in PowerPoint .......................................................................................12
Download Slides to iPod via iTunes.........................................................................................12
Viewing Slides on a TV or Projector ................................................................................................13
Using Your iPod in a Smart Classroom ..............................................................................................14
Synchronizing Calendar and Contacts ...............................................................................................16
For Windows Users .........................................................................................................................16
For Mac Users .................................................................................................................................17
Part 1: Synchronize Entourage with iCal .................................................................................17
Download and Install Entourage Update .................................................................................17
Enable Synchronization in Entourage ......................................................................................17
Part 2: Synchronize iCal with iPod ..................................................................................................17
Using iPod as Storage Device .............................................................................................................18
For Window Users ...................................................................................................................18
For Mac Users .........................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting Your iPod..................................................................................................................19
Resources .............................................................................................................................................20
Using Your Video iPod
Introduction to iTunes
iTunes is a popular free software package available from Apple that allows you to manage your
audiobooks, music, photos, podcasts, text files and videos with ease. It is available for both Macintosh
and Windows PCs, and in combination with Apple's iPod device, offers students, faculty and alum
opportunities not currently available with other devices.
Visit the official Apple iTunes Support site http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ for more information
regarding iTunes.
Using Your iPod – an Overview
You can add several different types of media to your video iPod, including audiobooks, music, photos,
podcasts, text files and videos. Contacts and calendar entries can also be added.
Music
Before transferring music to your iPod, you need to have music stored on your computer in your iTunes
library. Remember, not all music formats are compatible with your iPod. Fortunately, iTunes takes
care of this and imports songs into your library in a format compatible with the iPod. However, iTunes
does offer options when it comes to audio file formatting (you’ll find format preferences under the Edit >
Preferences menu in iTunes (or iTunes > Preferences on the Mac).
What song format should I use with my iPod?
Your iPod supports several different audio file formats. However, you’ll probably want to use either the
MP3 or AAC format.
Both file types offer file compression, which is important when using your iPod—smaller file sizes =
more songs on your iPod! Music stored in the MP3 file format take up less room than music stored in
the AAC format. However, the quality of songs formatted in the AAC format is better than those
formatted as MP3. If space is an issue, you might want to format your songs in the MP3 format.
If you need to convert a song into a different format, use the Convert Selection to… option available
on the Advanced menu in iTunes. Once the song is converted, you’ll end up with two copies of your
song; one in the original file format and the second in the new converted format. If you are unable to
convert your file in iTunes, you may need to use a different application to convert the file.
Visit http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61476 for a full list of compatible music file formats
and information.
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How do I set up a playlist in iTunes?
Once you have music in iTunes, you might want to create a few playlists before you transfer music to
your iPod.
1. Click the New Playlist button (
) in iTunes (lower left-hand
corner). Give the new playlist a name.
2. Drag and drop songs from your iTunes library into your new
playlist.
a. Copying a song to a playlist does not remove the song from
your library, but only establishes a pointer to that song.
A new playlist
How do I transfer music to my iPod?
1. Open iTunes on your computer.
2. Connect your iPod to your computer by using the USB cable that
came with your iPod. Connect the other end of the cable to your
iPod. After a moment, your iPod will appear in your iTunes Source
List (see screenshot at right).
3. Depending on how you’ve set up your iPod, it will update in one of
two ways:
a. If you have your iPod set to automatically update on your
computer, you’ll notice that songs, playlists and other media
you have in iTunes will start transferring to your iPod.
b. If you have your iPod set to manually update, you’ll need to
drag and drop songs or playlists to your iPod located in the
Source List.
4. While your iPod is being updated, the iPod icon in iTunes will flash red.
a. It is important not to disconnect your iPod while it is being updated. If you have to
disconnect your iPod before it has finished updating, click the ‘x’ symbol located in the
iTunes display (top of the iTunes screen).
Click the ‘x’ in the
iTunes Display to
stop your iPod
update.
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After your iPod has finished updating, you’ll see a
message that reads “iPod update is complete” in
the iTunes display. To disconnect your iPod, click
the Eject button next to the iPod icon in the Source
List.
Click the Eject
button to eject
your iPod.
NOTE: Music can only be transferred from your music library in iTunes to your iPod. Music
can’t be transferred from your iPod to your iTunes library.
How do I listen to music on my iPod?
1. Turn on your iPod by clicking any button.
2. Navigate to the song you’d like to play by using the Click Wheel. Use the Center button to select
menus.
3. Click the Play button to begin playing the song.
a. Click the Play button again to pause a song.
Tips
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Use the Click Wheel to change the volume of a song while it is playing.
Use the Forward and Back buttons to move between songs. Hold them down to fast
forward and rewind a specific song.
Use the Menu button to return to a previous menu.
Use the Hold switch to lock the iPod controls.
To turn off your iPod, click and hold down the Play button for 3 seconds.
To check out the anatomy of an iPod or for additional information on using your iPod to listen to music,
visit http://www.apple.com/support/ipod101/anatomy/1/#1.
Audiobooks
Audiobooks are transferred to an iPod and listened to in the same manner that
music is (see the Music section of this document). There are, however a few
things to consider, such as:
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In addition to being included in any playlists that you’ve created,
audiobooks can also be found under a separate menu located off of the
Music menu on your iPod.
Your iPod supports a bookmark feature that automatically bookmarks an audiobook at the place
you last stopped listening to the audiobook.
The speed in which an audiobook is read can be changed to a slower or faster pace on the
iPod. The pitch that the audiobook is played at is not affected by changing the speed. To
change the speed in which an audiobook is played, go to the Audiobooks option on the
Settings menu of your iPod.
Audiobooks can be purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Music Store or from
http://www.audible.com.
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Podcasts
Podcasts are transferred to an iPod and listened to in the same manner that music is (see the Music
section of this document). However, the manner that you’d acquire a podcast in iTunes is a little
different.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is something that you subscribe to via the Internet. It’s normally thought of as a radio-style
show that, once subscribed to, gets downloaded to your computer automatically when there’s a new
episode available. Podcasts come in several different varieties, including news, talk shows, music,
verbal blogs and video. There may be a fee associated with a podcast, but many on the Internet can
be subscribed to for free.
How do I subscribe to a podcast?
Many Web sites on the Internet offer podcast subscriptions,
such as SacBee.com (http://www.sacticket.com/podcasts), for
example. Check out your favorite sites for free podcast
subscriptions. Once you find one, use iTunes to subscribe to
the podcast. The most recent episode should be downloaded
to your iTunes library and will be included in the Podcasts
section of your iTunes Source List. Each time iTunes is
opened, new podcast episodes are automatically downloaded
to your iTunes library. The iTunes Music Store also offers
hundreds of free podcasts in which you can subscribe to.
How to I transfer and listen to podcasts to my iPod?
Once a podcast is added to your iTunes library, it can be transferred to your iPod in the same manner
as music. Include a podcast in a playlist if you’d like. If you have your iPod set to automatically update
with iTunes, the podcast will be transferred along with your other media. If manually updating your
iPod, drag podcasts to your iPod located in the Source List. See the Music section of this document
for additional information on transferring music to your iPod.
For ideas on using podcasts in education, visit Apple.com’s “Podcasting in Education”
Web pages: http://www.apple.com/education/solutions/podcasting/.
Videos
Like music, to transfer a video to your iPod, the video must first be added to your iTunes library. You
can create playlists for your videos in the same manner as you create them for your music.
What videos will work with my iPod?
Not all video formats are compatible with your iPod. Before you transfer videos from iTunes to your
iPod, you’ll want to make sure that they are in a compatible format.
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Visit the iPod video FAQs at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302758 for
additional information on compatible video formats for the iPod.
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Check out “Creating Video for iPod”
(http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/creatingvideo.html) for instructions on converting
video using QuickTime Pro.
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How do I get my videos into my iPod?
Videos are transferred to your iPod the same way your songs.
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If you have your iPod set to manually update, you’ll need to drag your videos or playlists to your
iPod in the Source List in iTunes.
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If you have your iPod set to automatically update, you’ll need to set iTunes to automatically
transfer videos to your iPod along with your other media (music, audiobooks, podcasts).
1. Open iTunes and go to Edit >
Preferences (iTunes >
Preferences on the Mac).
2. Click the iPod tab, then the Videos
Choose an option to
tab below it.
automatically update
3. Select one of the two options listed
videos on your iPod.
to update videos on your iPod
(“Automatically update all” or
“Automatically update selected
playlists only”).
4. Click Ok. Once you close the Preferences window, iTunes will begin updating the
videos on your iPod based on your selection.
How do I view videos on my iPod?
Playing videos on your iPod is very similar to playing music on your iPod.
1. Turn on your iPod by clicking any button.
2. Navigate to the video you’d like to play by using the Click Wheel. Use the Center button to select
menus. Videos on your iPod are located on the Video menu from the Main menu.
3. Click the Play button to begin playing the video.
See the Music section of this document for additional information on viewing and navigating through a
video (or song).
Photos
Your iPod can be used to store and display several different image types. The following formats are
understood by your iPod:
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PC-based iPod: JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG, and BMP
Mac-based iPod: JPEG, TIFF, JPG 2000, GIF, PICT, PNG, SGI, and BMP
To convert photos into a format compatible with your iPod, use an image editing program such as
Adobe Photoshop Elements. Don’t worry about the dimensions of your photos as iTunes will
automatically re-size them for the iPod.
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How do I transfer photos to my iPod?
To transfer your photos to your iPod, you’ll first need to establish a folder with pictures on your
computer or an album in either Adobe Photoshop Elements (PC), or iPhoto (Mac). The iPod can also
be synched with your computer’s “My Pictures” or “Pictures” folder.
1. Open iTunes.
2. Connect your iPod to your computer.
3. Go to the Edit > Preferences menu in iTunes
(or iTunes > Preferences on the Mac).
4. Click the iPod tab, and then the Photos
section below that.
5. Select the "Synchronize photos from"
checkbox, then choose either Adobe
Photoshop Elements (PC), or iPhoto (Mac),
Choose Folder, or My Pictures (Pictures
folder on the Mac).
a. If you chose either Adobe Photoshop/Elements or iPhoto, choose Copy all… or Copy
selected… albums. Select albums to synch to if needed.
b. If you chose Choose Folder, navigate to and select the folder on your computer to
synch to. Select Copy all photos or Copy selected folders. Select folders to synch to
if needed.
c. If you chose My Pictures or Pictures, select Copy all photos or Copy selected
folders. Select folders to synch to if needed.
6. Click OK to begin the copy process.
Now anytime you add new photos to the album or folder you’ve selected in iTunes, your iPod will be
updated with the new photos whenever you connect it to your computer.
Tip: If you’d like to keep photos designated for your iPod separate from other photos on
your computer, it might be worthwhile to create a new folder on your computer called “iPod
photos”. Within that folder, create subfolders to organize your iPod photo folders. In
\
iTunes, select the “Choose Folder” option when setting up photo synching (see
instructions above).
How do I view photos on my iPod?
1. Turn on your iPod by clicking any button.
2. Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the Photos menu on the iPod main menu, and then select
Photo Library.
3. To see a specific folder or album of images, choose Photos > name of folder or album.
4. Once you’ve made your selection, thumbnails of your images appear on your iPod screen.
Use the Click Wheel to select an image, and then click the Center button to view the image
full-screen.
Tips
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To view your images as a slideshow, click the Play button on your iPod instead of the
Center button (step 4 above).
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Use the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind buttons on your iPod to navigate through
your thumbnails or full-screen images.
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To jump to the end of your photo library (or album or folder), click and hold the Next/Fastforward button. To jump to the beginning, press and hold the Previous/Rewind button.
Text
If you have text on your computer that you’d like to view on your iPod, you can copy it to your iPod by
using your iPod as a hard drive. Note that your iPod will only understand plain text files. This feature is
great for carrying around notes, lists, driving directions, etc.
How can I convert my text into plain text?
Plain text files end in a .txt extension. If your file ends in this extension, you can use it on your iPod.
To convert files to plain text, try using your application’s Save As option. Look for the .txt (Plain text)
file format to save your file as. If the .txt (Plain text) option is not available, you’ll need to copy and
paste your text to a file that does support plain text (Notepad on the PC or TextEdit on the Mac are
good options).
Plain text files do not support formatting – such as color, bold or italics type, tables, etc.
How do I copy my plain text files to my iPod?
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Make sure that hard disk use is enable on your iPod (you can check from the Edit > Preferences
(PC) menu or iTunes > Preferences menu (Mac). See the section of this document called Hard
Drive Use for additional information.
3. Open My Computer if you’re on the PC.
4. Look for your iPod listed as a drive in your My Computer area (PC) or on your Desktop (Mac).
5. Double-click the iPod icon to open it.
6. Copy (drag) your text file into the Notes folder on your iPod.
Drag your plain text file
(.txt) into the Notes
folder on your iPod.
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How can I view my text files on my iPod?
1. Turn on your iPod by clicking any button.
2. Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the Extras menu on the iPod main menu, and then select
Notes.
3. From the Notes area, select a text file to view.
From PowerPoint to the iPod
You can use your iPod to display PowerPoint slides that are saved as images. This is a great way to
show your slides to an audience or practice a presentation without having to carry a computer.
Macintosh
Create a Presentation in PowerPoint
1. Open PowerPoint.
2. Create a presentation. Keep in mind that animations, sounds, and movies do not transfer to the
iPod.
3. Click File > Save As.
4. For Format, choose JPEG.
5. Click the Save button.
6. A folder is created which contains each slide as an individual file.
Create an Album in iPhoto
1. Open iPhoto.
2. Create a new Album by clicking on the Add button
at the bottom left corner.
3. Type in a name for this Album.
4. Make sure you can see both iPhoto and the slide files that were created in PowerPoint.
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5. Making sure the Album is selected (highlighted), drag and drop all the files (they will be named
slide1, slide2, etc.) into the right panel of iPhoto.
Drag and drop
your slide files
6. Sort the slides by titles by clicking View > Sort > By Title.
Download Slides to iPod via iTunes
1. Connect the iPod to your computer. iTunes will automatically start.
2. Click the iPod options button
3. Click the Photos button.
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on the lower right corner of the iTunes window.
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4. Select the “Synchronize photos from:” checkbox and choose iPhoto.
5. Choose whether you want all your photos and albums copied to the iPod, or just selected albums.
6. If you choose to just copy specific albums, check the box for the album you created from your
PowerPoint slides.
7. Click OK. iTunes will then copy the slides to your iPod.
8. Disconnect your iPod by clicking on the Eject icon in the Source panel on the left in iTunes.
Eject button
9. Now it’s safe to unplug your iPod from your computer.
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Windows PC
Create a Presentation in PowerPoint
1. Open PowerPoint.
2. Create a presentation. Keep in mind that animations, sounds, and movies will not transfer over to
the iPod.
3. Click File > Save As.
4. For Save as type, choose JPEG.
5. Click the Save button.
6. Click Every Slide or Current Slide Only, depending upon which slides you want saved.
A folder will be created which contains each slide as an individual file.
Download Slides to iPod via iTunes
1. Connect the iPod to your computer. iTunes will automatically start.
2. Click the iPod options button
3. Click the Photos tab.
on the lower right corner of the iTunes window.
4. Select the “Synchronize photos from:” checkbox and choose My Pictures or Choose Folder and
select the folder that contains your photos. Note: You may also choose Photoshop Elements
collections (albums) if you have the software installed (version 3 or higher).
5. Choose whether you want all your photos copied to the iPod, or just selected folders.
6. If you choose to just copy specific albums, check the box for the album you created from your
PowerPoint slides.
7. Click OK. iTunes will then copy the slides to your iPod.
8. Disconnect your iPod by clicking on the Eject icon in the Source panel on the left in iTunes.
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Eject button
9. Now it’s safe to unplug your iPod from your computer.
Viewing Slides on a TV or Projector
1. Connect the iPod AV cable to the line out port of the iPod Universal Dock or the headphone jack of
the iPod.
2. Connect the red, yellow, and white plugs of the AV cable to the output device (TV, VCR, or Smart
Classroom panel).
3. Turn on the iPod if it’s not already on.
4. Select the Photos item from the iPod main menu.
5. Select the Slideshow Settings menu item. This Slideshow Settings menu allows you to modify the
following settings:
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amount of time per slide
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music to go with the slideshow
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repeat slideshow
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shuffle photos
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transition between slides
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output to TV
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type of TV signal
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6. Select “TV Out” to be Ask. (you only need to do this once)
7. Press the Menu button on the iPod to go back to the Photos menu.
8. Select the album that contains your presentation slides.
9. Press the Play button on the iPod.
10. You will be prompted with a choice of “TV Off” or “TV On”. Select “TV On”.
11. The slideshow will begin. If you chose the “Time per Slide” setting to be manual, click the Next
button to advance to the next slide. If you are using the Universal Dock, you can also use the
remote control to advance the slides.
Using Your iPod in a Smart Classroom
You can use your iPod to display photo slideshows or videos in any of the smart classrooms around
campus. A smart classroom is a traditional lecture style teaching space that has been equipped with a
video/data projector, a VHS cassette player or DVD/VCR combo unit, an overhead transparency
projector, and/or a slide projector. By connecting your iPod to the standard smart panel or interface
panel in one of these classrooms, you can show your multimedia to your audience.
1. Connect the single mini-headphone
jack of the iPod AV Cable to the
headphone port of the iPod or the line
out port on the iPod Universal Dock.
iPod AV Cable
White = left audio plug
Red = right audio plug
Yellow = video plug
headphone jack
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If using the Universal Dock, place
the adapter in the Dock (if it is not
there already), and then put your
iPod in the Dock.
Note: The infrared port on the
Universal Dock works with the
Apple Remote, which allows you
limited control of your iPod from
across the room. When used with
the iPod, the Apple Remote offers
play/pause, volume control and
forward/back buttons. The Menu
button is inactive when used to
control your iPod. Refer to page 11
of the iPod AV Connection Kit
User's Guide for information on
using the Apple Remote.
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iPod Universal Dock
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2. Connect the left (white) and right (red)
audio connectors on the iPod AV cable
to the left and right audio input ports on
the interface panel in the smart
classroom. If you are showing video,
connect the video plug (yellow) to the
video input port on the standard smart
panel or interface panel.
Note: If you use a different AV cable,
such as those used for video cameras
and VCR systems, the colors of the
connectors may be different. Be sure
to connect the video and audio plugs to
their corresponding ports on the
standard smart panel or interface
panel.
Standard Smart Panel
Video port
Audio ports
Interface panel
Audio ports
Video port
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If using a classroom that has a
VCR or DVD/VCR already
connected to the standard smart
panel or interface panel (as shown
at right), DO NOT disconnect the
existing cables. Connect your iPod
AV Cable plugs to the input plugs
on the VCR or DVD/VCR unit. Be
sure to turn the DVD/VCR on and
set it to VCR.
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3. Change the iPod settings to display
your photos or video to an external
display.
• For photos: Photos > Slideshow
Settings > TV Out > On or Ask
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For video: Videos > Video
Settings > TV Out > On or Ask
4. From the main menu, select your
photos or video to display. Follow the
steps outlined earlier to show a photo
slideshow or video from your iPod.
5. When you are finished with your
presentation, be sure to turn off the
projector from the smart panel.
Synchronizing Calendar and Contacts
The iPod can be used as a Calendar and Contacts device with Outlook for Windows users and
iCal/Entourage users for Mac users. Calendar events and contacts are only viewable on the iPod and
cannot be edited or created.
For Windows Users
The following instructions illustrate how to synchronize Outlook’s events and addresses with the iPod.
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click the iPod option button
.
Click the Calenders tab and select Synchronize calendars from Microsoft Outlook.
Click the Contacts tab and select Synchronize contacts from… and choose Outlook.
When the message appears asking for permission to access Outlook data, click Allow access and
choose a time. Note, you need to grant access each time you sync contacts and calendar events.
6. Click OK. During the iPod update, your calendar and contacts are added to your iPod.
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For Mac Users
The following instructions will illustrate how to synchronize Entourage with the iPod. This is a two part
process. The first part is enabling Entourage to synchronize with iCal and the second part is
synchronizing iCal with the iPod.
Part 1: Synchronize Entourage with iCal
Microsoft released an update to Office 2004 for the Mac that allows the Entourage calendar and
contacts to synchronize with Apple’s iCal and Address Book. The first thing we’ll be doing is installing
the update and then we’ll synchronize Entourage with iCal and the Address Book. You must have
Office 2004 already installed on your Mac. If you are not using Entourage and just want to synchronize
iCal with the iPod, skip to Part 2.
Download and Install Entourage Update
1. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.
2. Download Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.2.3 Update.
3. Install the update.
Enable Synchronization in Entourage
1. Open Entourage.
2. Click Entourage on the menu and then select Preferences.
3. Select the checkboxes for Synchronize contacts with Address Book and Synchronize events
and tasks with iCal.
If you have more
than one address
book or calendar,
verify that you
have chosen the
appropriate one.
Part 2: Synchronize iCal with iPod
If you will be synchronizing Entourage data, verify that you have completed Part 1.
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click the iPod option button
.
Click the Contacts tab and select Synchronize Address Book contacts.
Click the Calendars tab and select Synchronize iCal calendars.
Click OK. During the iPod update, your calendar and contacts are added to your iPod.
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Using iPod as Storage Device
The iPod can be used as hard drive (storage device). A few practical uses might be to take a
PowerPoint presentation to a classroom or to share files with a colleague. If you decide to use your
iPod as a storage device, always manually eject your iPod before disconnecting it.
For Window Users
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Click the iPod options button
.
3. Select the Music tab.
4. Select Enable Disk Use. Read the message, which indicates that from now on you must manually
eject the iPod after disconnecting, and then click OK.
5. Click OK and an iPod icon will appear in My Computer.
6. You can now drag-n-drop files onto your iPod icon.
For Mac Users
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Click the iPod options icon
3. Select the Music tab.
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4. Select Enable Disk Use. Read the message, which indicates that from now on you must manually
eject the iPod after disconnecting, and then click OK.
5. Click OK and an iPod icon will appear on your desktop.
6. You can now drag-n-drop files onto your iPod icon.
Troubleshooting Your iPod
Here are a couple of tips for troubleshooting your iPod. Additional tips can be found at the Apple iPod
Support website: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/
How do I reset my iPod?
If your iPod is not responding you can reset it by following these steps:
1. Set the Hold switch (on the top of your iPod) to Hold and then turn your iPod off.
2. Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo
appears.
What if I get the error, "Cannot save preferences"?
If you receive this error while attempting to save changes to your iPod in the iPod options window while
in iTunes, you must reset your iPod first.
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Resources
Faculty/Staff Resource Center ARC 3012
http://www.csus.edu/uccs/fscenter/
* Assistance available on walk-in basis
* Open Lab on Fridays 1-4pm, ARC 3012 (regular semester)
* Open Lab on Thursdays 1-4p.m., ARC 3012 (June – Aug)
Appointments with consultants
http://www.csus.edu/uccs/helpdesk/itc.stm
* phone: 278-7337 or x87337
* e-mail: [email protected]
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Reference Books
* Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide book, available at
http://www.macworld.com/2006/05/marketing/ebook2/index.php
Online Tutorials or Resources
* Apple.com iPod Education site: http://www.apple.com/education/ipod/
* Apple.com iPod 101 (How to use your iPod): http://www.apple.com/support/ipod101/
* Apple.com “Converting video to iPod” (using QuickTime Pro):
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/creatingvideo.html
* Apple.com iPod support: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/
* Apple.com iPod tutorials: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/howto/
* Apple.com iTunes support: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
* Apple.com iTunes tutorials: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/howto/
Academic Technology & Creative Services
20
Summer 2006