iPodpedia

iPodpedia 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 ShuffleT

Apple's new iPhoneT

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® and Mac®

Level Intermediate to Advanced