iPod: The Missing Manual

Covers iPod & iTunes

Color close-ups and screenshots from both iPods and iTunes will help you go far beyond the elementary interactions you learn in a few minutes straight out of the box. A small chapter covers plugging in accessories, external speakers, and using an iPod in a car. iPod Touch 1st-generation is described in this 6th edition; for the 2g model, you'll need the 7th edition.

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A reviewer

I've purchased a 160 gb Ipod Classic, and I've checked out a bunch of books from the library to best learn how to use it. Of all of them that I've seen, this one is the best. I found it so useful that I purchased here at B & N so that I'd always have it handy. I highly recommend this book.

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A reviewer

Are you getting the most out of your iPod? If you¿re not, then this book is for you. Author J D Biersdorfer, has done an outstanding job of writing a book that has easy to follow graphics, crystal-clear explanations, and guidance of the most useful things your iPod can do. Biersdorfer, begins by showing you what lies underneath all of the menus on your iPod or iPod Nanao and what each item does. Then, the author focuses on introducing you to iTunes most basic and useful tools. Next, she shows you how to make playlists of songs you¿ve added to iTunes. She also looks at how much you will spend in the iTunes store. The author then spotlights the video side of iTunes. Then, she shows you even more ways to use your iPod. The author continues by explaining the simple procedures for playing your iPod songs through the woofers and tweeters in your life. Then, she explains what to do if your iPod¿s acting weird. Finally, the author kicks it up a notch and gives you some ideas of what else you can do with iTunes and the iPod besides just watching and listening. In this most excellent book, you¿ll learn how to install iTunes. Perhaps more importantly, this book will show you everything from turning your iPod on, to charging your iPod without a computer.

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IPot,the Missing Manual is easy to read

I am new to the IPod and this book walked me through the steps of beginners.

Good book from good series

Bought the book in a store for reference for myself and as a learning tool for my wife. Book has simple examples. Very handy for newbies; ok for experienced Mac users

I still like the paper user guide

this is an easy way to quickly figure out how to use the iPod without having to hope your search gets you to the right topic. Easy to ready, great pictures to follow, if you need a quick reference when you need to figure out how to do something fast-- this is it. Worth every penny. Less than the cost of 15 apps and you know you have way more than that already!

good book

Nice to have for an easy reference.

Practical & easy to understand

Great reference book.

For those who need written help

I needed to have instructions available as I trying to do things on my ipod and not have to switch from Itunes and a help screen.

Very helpful for new iPod owners.

Usable index. Definitely a good buy.

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It was helpful in organizing my new IPod

I have nothing to compare it with, but it was helpful to me as a new IPod user.

Enjoyable, Informative

When you are a busy caregiver and don't have young people to guide you, this book makes it clear and easy to get up to speed on the iPod Nano and iTUNES. The authors' humor sprinkled throughout the book was a pleasant extra.

A Giood Instructors Guide

While not currently teaching any classes I purchased this book for my wife. I tend to become exasperated with her non-listening abilities while trying to help her with the iPod and its' vagaries. Now, she can research and execute at her own particular learning speed. Works better than Tylenol.

IPod Nano

This was extremely helpful ... as it said, 'Should have come in the box.'

Excellent

This is the perfect manual that Apple should have provided.

Great help!

After purchasing an Ipod Touch, I quickly found out that there was no manual in the box. I was able to get started using it but was still basically lost. This book made it possible for me to set up independent music libraries for members of my family on the same computer and we can each use our own individual Ipods with it. Without this book, I could not have managed how to do it. The text is clear, well written and quite interesting. It is well worth your time!

A reviewer

Just updated my 30gb ipod to the new iPod Touch. Found this book to be a great addition.

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Great iPod guide for new users

Review date: 1/2/07 I¿m a huge fan of the O¿Reilly missing manual series. These are the go-to bibles for the times when you need more information than the meager instruction sheets provide. Time was when you could expect a good, thick manual in the box with your software or gadget. No more. These days, if you¿re lucky, you¿ll get a Quick Start guide and a link to the company website. This is where O¿Reilly/ Pogue Press comes riding to the rescue with the Missing Manuals, ¿The book that should have been in the box¿. The new iPod the Missing Manual Fifth Edition is 240 pages and was published in November 2006 and it covers all the new iPods ¿ Video iPods and new 2nd Generation Nanos and Shuffle. Of course, by the time you read this, MacWorld Expo 2007 in San Francisco will have unleashed lots of new things upon us so realize that we live in a fast changing world. J.D. Biersdorfer, once again, shines with her authoritative knowledge and wit. She covers the subjects in depth but with a light hand ¿ tough to do but she¿s good at it. She is the computer Q&A columnist for the New York Times and is comfortable with both the Mac and PC platforms. This is important because this book covers the iPod in both worlds. Biersdorfer starts with the iPod basics and then explores iTunes including playlists and storage. There are chapters on video and photos, on listening via external speakers, stereo systems, etc. and there is a useful troubleshooting section at the end. This particular edition was printed in full color in Canada. I can understand color for a book on iPhoto, but it doesn¿t really seem necessary here ¿ even though it¿s nicer than black and white. This book is an ideal choice for the new iPodder. If you are an experienced user, you might consider the bigger iPodand iTunes Fourth Edition (300+ pages) which goes into a little more depth. I have to believe there will be a Fifth edition of this excellent book coming shortly.

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