iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource

iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource

by Michael Miller (Author)

Synopsis

iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer-from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod's music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it.

Here's some of what's covered inside...

* Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle (TM)

* Apple's new iPhone (TM)

* Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store

* Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs

* Managing music and playlists

* Finding cover art and other music file tag information

* Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management)

* Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos

* Listening to audiobooks and podcasts

* Viewing digital photos and slideshows

* Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system

* Using the iPod in your car or boat

* Playing iPod games

* Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler

* Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit

* Transferring files from your iPod to your PC

* Using add-on software programs

* iPod accessories

* iPod tips, tricks, and hacks

* Troubleshooting iPod problems


Part 1: Background

1 The History

2 The iPod Family

3 The iPhone

Part 2: Operation

4 Using the iPod

5 Using the iTunes Software

6 Using the iTunes Store

Part 3: Applications

7 Music

8 Podcasts

9 Audiobooks
10 Photos

11 Videos
12 Games

Part 4: Special Uses

13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room

14 Using Your iPod in the Car

15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device

16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts

17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise

18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler

19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases

Part 5: Secrets

20 iPod Tips and Tricks

21 iPod Hacks

Part 6: Support

22 iPod Accessories

23 Third-Party Software
24 iPod Troubleshooting

Part 7: Appendixes

Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author's website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com).

Category Digital Music

Covers iPod and iTunes for Windows (R) and Mac (R)

Level Intermediate to Advanced

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
Edition: 1
Publisher: QUE
Published: 26 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 0789736748
ISBN 13: 9780789736741
Book Overview: In the spirit of author Michael Miller's best-selling book, Googlepedia, his new bookiPodPedia is a comprehensive guide to all things iPod. It starts with a tour of all the different iPods Apple has released since 2001, all the way through the current fifth-generation iPod and the second-generation iPod nano and iPod shuffle. The book covers iPod hardware, iTunes software and the iTunes Store, iPod accessories, and all manner of iPod tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. iPodPedia functions as a detailed reference to all iPod/iTunes features, a step-by-step how-to for common iPod operations, and a guide to advanced operations and customization. Users will learn how to use their iPod and iTunes to download music, rip and burn music to and from CDs, and to play downloaded movies and TV shows. They'll learn how to connect their iPods in their cars and to their home audio systems, how to accessorize their iPods, how to use their iPods to store and view digital photos, and how to customize and modify their iPods for new and unique applications.

Author Bio

Michael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books in the past two decades, including Que's Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, YouTube 4U, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay, and How Microsoft Windows Vista Works. He also writes about digital lifestyle topics for a variety of websites. Mr. Miller has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical topics to nontechnical readers, and for offering useful real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author's website, located at www.molehillgroup.com.