How to Transfer an Audiobook MP3 to a Portable Device

Before you begin

Select whether to transfer using iTunes or the Media Console wizard

• For iPod and iPhone users: Import Audiobooks into iTunes and sync with your iPod or iPhone
  
  This method allows you to manage audiobooks in iTunes the same way you manage music and allows you to put the audiobook into the Audiobooks folder on the iPod or iPhone.
  
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• For users of all portable devices, including iPod and iPhone: Use the Media Console's Transfer Wizard
  
  This method puts the audiobook directly onto the iPod or iPhone without putting it into the iTunes Library. It also transfers any bookmarks that you may have placed in your audiobook with that Media Console feature.
  
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Import Audiobooks into iTunes and sync with your iPod or iPhone

1. Import the audiobook into iTunes with either of the following:

Drag and drop into iTunes



• Locate the audiobook's folder on the computer's hard drive. The default location is: My Documents\My Media\MP3 Audiobooks\Title (Note: If you saved the audiobook to a different location, you can find it by using the Media Console. Open the Media Console, right click on the audiobook, select "Properties". The location will be displayed on the General tab.)
• Open iTunes.
• Drag and drop the entire folder into the iTunes Library. (see Figure 1)



Figure 1 (click to enlarge)




Use the File Menu



• Open iTunes.
• Go to the File Menu and select "Add Folder to Library".
• Locate the audiobook's folder on the computer's hard drive. The default location is: My Documents\My Media\MP3 Audiobooks\Title (Note: If you saved the audiobook to a different location, you can find it by using the Media Console. Open the Media Console, right click on the audiobook, select "Properties". The location will be displayed on the General tab.)
• Select the audiobook folder and click "OK". (see Figure 2)



Figure 2 (click to enlarge)



After you import the audiobook into iTunes, it will appear in your iTunes Music folder, with each part displaying as an individual MP3 song.



2. Use this optional step if you wish to move the audiobook from the iTunes Music folder to the specific Audiobooks folder. (Note: If you don't see an Audiobooks folder in iTunes, go to the Edit menu and select "Preferences". On the General tab, check the "Audiobooks" box.)



• In iTunes, select all the MP3 parts of the audiobook.
• Right click and select "Get Info".
• Under "Options", change "Media Kind" to "Audiobooks".
• Click "OK" on the dialog box. The audiobook parts move to the MUSIC \ AUDIOBOOKS folder (see Figure 3)



Figure 3 (click to enlarge)


3. Connect the iPod or iPhone to the computer and sync. (see Figure 4)



Figure 4 (click to enlarge)

Use the Media Console's Transfer Wizard

1. Connect your portable device to the computer.
2. If you are using an iPod or iPhone, you must set your iPod or iPhone to be manually managed (as opposed to syncing automatically as it does by default) before transferring an Audiobook MP3 using the wizard. (When you manually manage, remember to click the "Eject" icon in iTunes before disconnecting your iPod or iPhone.)



• Connect the iPod or iPhone to the computer.
• Open iTunes.
• Go to "Options" and click "Manually manage music and videos".
• Click the "Apply" button. (see Figure 5)
  
  
  Figure 5 (click to enlarge)
  
  
3. Open the Media Console.
4. Select the audiobook to transfer.
5. Click the "Transfer" button on the top menu bar and follow the transfer wizard's instructions. (see Figure 6)



Figure 6 (click to enlarge)


6. If you are using an iPod or iPhone: After the transfer is complete, go to "Controls" on the top menu bar of iTunes, and click "Eject iPod" or "Eject iPhone" before you disconnect the device.
   
   The audiobook is listed in three places on your iPod or iPhone. The title can be found in MUSIC \ SONGS and in MUSIC \ ALBUMS. The author is listed in MUSIC \ ARTISTS. (Note: The audiobook does not appear in the iTunes Library)
   
   To delete an audiobook, you must connect the iPod or iPhone to the computer and open iTunes. When the device appears in the left part of iTunes screen, open it and find the audiobook files on the iPod or iPhone. Select the files, right click, and "Delete".

What if I have a technical problem?

• Try again to be sure you are following the instructions properly.
• Look for help in the device's manual or on the company's website.
• Consult the iTunes, iPod, or iPhone's HELP menu.