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.
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Here’s some of what’s covered inside…
•   Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™
•   Apple’s new iPhone™
•   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:Â Â Â Background
1Â Â Â The History
2Â Â Â The iPod Family
3Â Â Â The iPhone
Part 2:Â Â Â Operation
4Â Â Â Using the iPod
5Â Â Â Using the iTunes Software
6Â Â Â Using the iTunes Store
Part 3:Â Â Â Applications
7Â Â Â Music
8Â Â Â Podcasts
9Â Â Â Audiobooks
10Â Photos
11Â Videos
12Â Games
Part 4:Â Â Â Special Uses
13Â Â Â Using Your iPod in the Living Room
14Â Â Â Using Your iPod in the Car
15Â Â Â Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device
16Â Â Â Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
17Â Â Â Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise
18Â Â Â Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler
19Â Â Â Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases
Part 5:Â Â Â Secrets
20Â Â Â iPod Tips and Tricks
21Â Â Â iPod Hacks
Part 6:Â Â Â Support
22Â Â Â iPod Accessories
23Â Â Â Third-Party Software
24Â Â Â iPod Troubleshooting
Part 7:Â Â Â Appendixes
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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).
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Category Digital Music
Covers     iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac®
Level       Intermediate to Advanced
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