iPods and Other MP3 Players: Tips, Tricks and Questions Thread [Archive]

mikeyboy

07-23-2006, 03:35 PM

If you have any tips, tricks, hacks etc. for using an iPod or any other MP3 player, post them here.  If you have any MP3 player questions, post them here.Courtesy of the latest issue of Wired magazine.RECOVER TUNES FROM YOUR IPOD - Some day the hard drive on your computer will crash, stranding thousands of songs on your iPod.  Here's how to get them back on your PC or Mac.1. Reinstall iTunes - Launch the app and sign into your iTuns music store account.  Don't plug in your iPod yet.2. Install and Launch a free trial of Podutil from Kennetnet Software (<a href="http://www.kennetnet.co.uk/">www.kennetnet.co.uk</a>).  The app will sit there idling, displaying a waiting-for-iPods message.3. Plug in your iPod.  Podutil will detect it and display a window that shows the files and playlists on your iPod.  Click the "Choose" button at the bottom of Podutil and select your iTunes music folder.  Next, click the "copy settings" button.  In the dialog box that appears, select both "add tracks to iTunes" and "rebuild playlists."  Click "OK".4. Read the Don't-Steal-Music Warning in the lower right corner of Podutil.  Think carefully.  Click the "Copy" button below it.5. Watch as Podutil Copies your songs, videos, playlists, and podcasts back to your computer and then loads them into iTunes.  Reauthorize your iTunes music store tracks.  Done!6. Happy?  Hit the "register now" button and send the site £10 (about 18 bucks). Also, a question...I have between 8,000 and 9,000 songs on my iPod, and using the scroll wheel to look for a particular song or artist can be particularly time consuming.  Is there a way to speed up the scrolling through titles or to skip bunches of titles at a time?

This message was edited by mikeyboy on 7-23-06 @ 7:35 PM

Tenbatsuzen

07-23-2006, 03:55 PM

You know, I was going to chastize you for starting yet another Ipod thread, but I'm in a good mood, so I'll cut you some slack. Useful tip. I'm guessing that "warning" is because the Podutil can effective copy the contents of other Ipods other than your own? EDIT: I don't have an ITunes account - everything on my Ipod is from CDs I ripped.   

This message was edited by Tenbatsuzen on 7-23-06 @ 7:56 PM

mikeyboy

07-23-2006, 04:01 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: You know, I was going to chastize you for starting yet another Ipod thread, but I'm in a good mood, so I'll cut you some slack. Gee, thanks.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/rolleyes.gif" border="0" />There hasn't been an active iPod thread in quite a while, and there wasn't one that specifically dealt with tips, tricks and questions.  As it was, people who had questions would just post in whatever iPod thread that was out there that usually was discussing some new ipod model rather than ways to use your iPod.

reeshy

07-23-2006, 04:39 PM

I got a trick that I do with my iriver....I put it down my pants and you gotta guess what song is playing!!!!!

Fallon

07-23-2006, 05:16 PM

reeshy wrote: I got a trick that I do with my iriver....I put it down my pants and you gotta guess what song is playing!!!!! 

How come when you put it down your pants you keep saying you need to adjust the volume?

Gvac

07-23-2006, 07:22 PM

Here's a pic of the new "Zune" which Microsoft is betting will rival the iPod in sales.As if.APPLE FOREVER!  WINDOWS NEVER! <img border="0" src="http://cache.gizmodo.com/gadgets/upload/2006/07/zuneold.jpg" />

HBox

07-23-2006, 07:29 PM

I am on my third iPod in 2 and a half years. First two didn't last even a year until the batteries died out. This one I've had for about 6 months now, battery seems fine so far, but it completely locks up randomly, not enough that I want to go through the trouble of replacing it again, but we'll see. Anyone have any tips on getting an iPod that doesn't self destruct?. And no, I don't drop it all over the place or abuse the thing, I rarely even use it outdoors.

Fallon

07-23-2006, 07:30 PM

HBox wrote: I am on my third iPod in 2 and a half years. First two didn't last even a year until the batteries died out. This one I've had for about 6 months now, battery seems fine so far, but it completely locks up randomly, not enough that I want to go through the trouble of replacing it again, but we'll see. Anyone have any tips on getting an iPod that doesn't self destruct?. And no, I don't drop it all over the place or abuse the thing, I rarely even use it outdoors. 
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stinkbud

07-23-2006, 07:32 PM

If you really want to get the most out of your ipod, go rockbox.I have my iriver running rockbox and it is simply amazing. It is a user modifyable firmware that supports many more music formats than the standard ipod firmware. It gives you gapless playback. It allows you to use your ipod as a hard drive and frees you from having to use itunes. You get games and plugins galore. Since it is user modifyable, it is constantly being upgraded. I don't know if ipods allow for bookmarking long files (like downloaded radio shows...ahem ahem) but you can do that in rockbox (normally, iriver firmware cannot do any of these things) Since rockbox is a dual boot firmware, you still get to use the ipod firmware should the mood strike you. Go to www.rockbox.org for more info. If you have an iRiver h100 or h300 series, you can get info from www.misticriver.net

docgoblin

07-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Two of my Children have IPODs. One has the NANO (she's on her third since Christmas), the other has the Video 30GB (he's on his second since March). These things are pieces of crap! I have a stupid $80.00 Sony Network Walkman 1GB MP3 player:http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5610/nwe105bluetv8.jpg I store a bunch of R&F and O&A files on it as well as a number of music files. I've dropped it numerous times, and it still works like a charm.  I might upgrade to a 2GB but other than that i'm very happy with my little player.

PapaBear

07-26-2006, 10:20 PM

Does anyone know of a cheap MP3 player (only has to be about 256-512mb) that has a radio transmitter? I'm assuming that a radio transmitter is the only way to go. I like to listen to R&F and Hideout files during the weekend, in my car. My car stereo has a CD player, but not a tape player (hence I can't use a tape player adapter). I've been burning CD's to listend, but I'm tired of running through 5-10 CD's a week. I also don't want to replace the existing stereo unit in my car.

JerseyRich

07-27-2006, 05:14 AM

For those of you without Macs... The greatest thing I have bought in the past 12 months. Why even bother with an Ipod?<img width="450" height="337" border="0" src="http://www.krunker.com/wp-content/photos/2005/12/creative_zen_vision_m.jpg" /> Creative Labs Zen Vision M. 30Gb storage...Music(wma, mp3, wav)Video(converts video to fit the screen)Photo(jpeg, gif) Plus data storage(You can designate a portion of the drive to store data like a portable drive)Built in FM Tuner, Microphone for Recording, AV out for watching on the TV. A better screen than the 30GB Ipod. Just a kick ass thing to carry with you anywhere!  Huzzah! 

This message was edited by JerseyRich on 7-27-06 @ 9:18 AM

mikeyboy

07-27-2006, 05:16 AM

So nobody knows the answer to my question?I have between 8,000 and 9,000 songs on my iPod, and using the scroll wheel to look for a particular song or artist can be particularly time consuming.  Is there a way to speed up the scrolling through titles or to skip bunches of titles at a time?

A.J.

07-27-2006, 05:16 AM

What's an iPod?

JerseyRich

07-27-2006, 05:20 AM

Get a Zen Vision M...You can scroll via Letter in the alphabet. mikeyboy wrote: So nobody knows the answer to my question? I have between 8,000 and 9,000 songs on my iPod, and using the scroll wheel to look for a particular song or artist can be particularly time consuming. Is there a way to speed up the scrolling through titles or to skip bunches of titles at a time?

reeshy

07-27-2006, 05:26 AM

<img width="320" height="292" border="0" src="http://www.iriveramerica.com/images/prod/ultra/t10/T10-1GB/t10-angle.jpg" />iriver, baby!!!!!!  I've dropped this thing, got it wet.......keeps on ticking....besides, I use regular rechargable AA batteries in it....never have to worry about that dumb battery in an ipod!!!!! Besides....ipods are gay....like their owners!!!!!!!!!

badorties

07-27-2006, 07:23 AM

mikeyboy wrote: So nobody knows the answer to my question? I have between 8,000 and 9,000 songs on my iPod, and using the scroll wheel to look for a particular song or artist can be particularly time consuming.  Is there a way to speed up the scrolling through titles or to skip bunches of titles at a time?   you could try the rockbox firmware, or get real specific with the genres/ratings in iTunes

This message was edited by badorties on 7-27-06 @ 2:08 PM

joeyballsack

07-27-2006, 01:25 PM

Maybe someone can help me with this one. I have a Shuffle that was given to me for X-mas last year. I filled it up using my gf's laptop that had the most current version of ITunes on it. Last week I put the version of I Tunes that came with the it on my computer and reloaded the shuffle with the music I had on that computer. The problem is that I cant get the stupid thing to play now even though its showing that its full of music when I connect it to the computer. Am I getting some kind of conflict since I am using an old version of itunes or is the thing just a piece of shit ?

Ogre

07-27-2006, 02:13 PM

<a href="http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/" target="_self">here</a> is the link to Ipod support.  I just ran into the same problem with a 1 gig shuffle.  My kids playlist from a previous Itunes setup, loaded then it locked up.  I had to basically reset the whole thing and start over.  Time consuming, but George Clinton never sounded better when it finally worked again.  OOOWWwwwWe want the funk...gotta have some funk..OOOwww

This message was edited by Ogre on 7-27-06 @ 6:16 PM

y2biz

07-28-2006, 09:02 PM

I just bought the 30GB vido Ipod, my third ipod since June 2003. I
averaged a year and a half on my first two which for 400 bucks each is
unacceptable. I bought this one at best buy and bought the warranty for
an extra 60 bucks. I figure when this thing cxraps out on me in Jan 08,
Ill get a new one for free or at least for 300 off the next one If
apple wanted to create an ipod that lasted 5 years they would, but why
should then wyhen sales for these thigns are through the roof. I wish
someone gave these guys a real run for thier money. Especially for mac
users like myself

TheRealEddie

07-28-2006, 10:18 PM

uh oh, not another "should I get an Ipod or an mp3 player?" thread. <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" />

East Side Dave

07-29-2006, 02:45 AM

my iPod won't charge. It's not my computer. It's not the chord that connects the iPod to the computer. The people at Dell say it's not their problem. The people at the Apple store said it's not []itheir[/i] problem.          WHO THE FUCK'S PROBLEM IS IT 'CAUSE I'M LOSING MY BLOODY MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!

boobieman

07-29-2006, 03:43 AM

Hello,  Just had to replace the battery on my Iriver
H320. Had it about 1 1/2 years. Cost me $80. Why can't they make a
portible player that the battery won't fuck up on ya. I called Iriver
and since it was not under warrenty, they told me to bring it to a shop
and have them fix it. Cost me $40 for the battery and $40 for the
install. I think I was robbed. It works fine for now but for how
long..FOR HOW LONG???! If you have a Ipod or Iriver
and the battery dies and it is under warrenty, if you send it back to
them you will not get your orignal player back, they just swap it for
another one and they will not transfer your stuff. Check the serial
number. 
 Great you get to spend a few hundred on something
and the support sucks. If I am going to pay that much and get sucked I
want to at least finish on someone's face. Also any way you can test a battery for the Iriver, I mean outside the player? LAter

TooCute

07-29-2006, 07:06 AM

Mikeyboy - I have the same problem - I would see if maybe you can find an
answer in the apple forums...

And everyone else, what the hell are you doing to your ipods? I had a 10gig
second gen one that still works fine (even the battery - I guess it must be
3.5 years old now?), and I got a 60gig video one in December which I've
never had a single issue with. My sister and brother have 3rd gen ones (with
the 4 buttons) and my dad's got a clickwheel one that's working great. I
don't think any of us baby our stuff... so what the hell is wrong with you
people!????????

reeshy

07-29-2006, 11:11 AM

Gaddam it....some of you people sound like robots...."I paid 400 for an ippod...here ipod...here's another 400".....stop it...ipod is a piece of shit but you keep buying them...I have an iriver and if I had the same problems you did.....i would learn to hum tunes to myself....this just ain't worth it...they're getting rich and you're getting ripped off!!!!! Wise up!!!

patsopinion

07-29-2006, 03:16 PM

ipod music sharing with friends-mytunes will allow you to trade back and forth between friendsIpod battery goes dead and you dont "apple care"-shoot yourselfmost phones now have an mp3 player on them with additional memory opptions (a gig sd card is 30 bucks now) why carry 2 units?Napsters
"rental" mp3 players are significantly more cost effective because you
can get unlimited music and the player for like 20 bucks or something
and they have most songs.treo vs video ipod; ipod gets it's ass handed back to steve jobs' bitch ass y do u people not have an xm 2 go product?

LimeJohnny

08-13-2006, 08:13 PM

A year and a half of daily use is about all you are going to get out of your iPod's battery.  You only get so many cycles in a rechargeable battery.  If your iPod dies and you do not get the file exclamation error or the sad ipod error, then you most likely have a dead battery.  Instead of buying a new iPod, replace the battery with a new one (available on eBay).   Replacing a battery is easy since it plugs into a standard battery port on the board.  On first through fourth gen ipods, place the ipod face down and press on the apple logo on the back.  This will cause the sides of the stainless steel case to bend and open a small gap on the sides.  Take a plastic knife and wedge it into the gap and then move the knife slowly up and down the side until the case pops off.  Pull out the old battery, plug in the new, and put the case back on the unit. For those who want to customize their iPod with unique graphics like this<img width="400" height="300" border="0" src="http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/4451347478278881.JPG?0.27133077035675324" alt="ipod graphic" title="ipod graphic" />  read <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2004/12/08/how-to-hacking-the-ipod-firmware-changing-the-graphics/" target="_self">this </a> PS-For all of those iPod haters out there, my 1st generation 5gb iPod is still going strong.

spoon

08-13-2006, 08:44 PM

I just won an ipod nano from work but it's a 1gb version.  Question 1)  What store will take an unopened ipod so I can simply upgrade to a unit that holds more than 240 songs?  (I own a couple thousand fucking cds dammit.)  Question 2)  State your case if I should go for some other unit at the place that allows me to upgrade.  Which unit is best but not too big?  The Ipod video is a little too big, I guess the 4 gb ipod nano is my best bet?  Q #3)  I also have the inno but rarely use the recording function due to the constant replays so I can catch the shows at least once a day.  How do I record the show in one file without it seperating each segment and commercial?  Also, how many songs will it really hold itself?? Thanks for the help in advance.

PapaBear

08-13-2006, 10:50 PM

I've been trying to figure out an inexpensive option for listening to my Myfi in my car without using the FM transmitter. In addition, on the weekends, I've been looking for an a way to listen to old shows (and Hideout & internet show downloads) without burning a shitload of Cd's. I'm thinking that <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220015313004&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3FMfcISAPICommand%3DGetResult%26ht%3D1%26 shortcut%3D0%26from%3DR41%26query%3D220015313004%2 B%2B%26category0%3D%26Submit%3DSearch%26fvi%3D1" target="_self">THIS MIGHT BE AN AFFORDABLE OPTION</a>.I'll be able to connect the Myfi directly to the stereo, instead of using the FM transmitter, and for the downloaded files, I can use a cheap flash drive or SD memory card. What do you think? Is it a good way to go for 90 bucks? I've read the feedback from people who bought this unit from this seller, and they all look good.

This message was edited by PapaBear on 8-14-06 @ 3:26 AM

PapaBear

08-13-2006, 10:57 PM

Question 1)  What store will take an unopened ipod so I can simply upgrade to a unit that holds more than 240 songs?  (I own a couple thousand fucking cds dammit.)  If Wal Mart sells (or recently sold) that unit, take it there. As long as they have what you're looking for, it will be pretty easy to get them to get them to put it toward an exchange.

spoon

08-13-2006, 10:57 PM

Pretty neat, but where the hell did those things come from as I've never seen them before?  And don't say China.

spoon

08-13-2006, 11:00 PM

PapaBear wrote:  Question 1)  What store will take an unopened ipod so I can simply upgrade to a unit that holds more than 240 songs?  (I own a couple thousand fucking cds dammit.)   If Wal Mart sells (or recently sold) that unit, take it there. As long as they have what you're looking for, it will be pretty easy to get them to get them to put it toward an exchange.Yah, I'm hoping to find a place that sells the 1 GB nano and the others so I can use the money toward the unit with the most space/GBs.  Is the 4 GB the largest Nano?

JustJon

08-14-2006, 05:57 AM

PapaBear wrote:  Question 1) What store will take an unopened ipod so I can simply upgrade to a unit that holds more than 240 songs? (I own a couple thousand fucking cds dammit.)  If Wal Mart sells (or recently sold) that unit, take it there. As long as they have what you're looking for, it will be pretty easy to get them to get them to put it toward an exchange.  Target is good like that, and they have an iPod section.

patsopinion

08-14-2006, 10:27 AM

my sister's hd just broke on her ipodits going to cost 100 bucks to replace it when i bought the thing from a buddie for 150?wtf

FreshJ

08-14-2006, 04:31 PM

For those looking for a nice Ipod like device I recommend the Sansa e200 series.  These are a little thicker then the ipod nano but they have a memory slot and can do video too if you so please.  It can record voice and radio if you so please.  I am quite happy with it.  I found the best price at Circuit City but other places also have them. I got a 4 gB unit for about 200 dollars.   And Dave just get a new cord if you can't get power and see if it is that first.

HBox

08-16-2006, 12:04 AM

My iPod broke AGAIN. Third time in less than 3 years. First two times it was the battery, this time it was the hard drive. It's been a little weird sine the day I got it. Sometimes the thing would lock up when I connect it to the computer. Sometimes it would lock up in the middle of music, or when I selected a song. Every single time it was when it had to access the hard drive. It happened rarely at first, kept on happening more and more often until finally tonight the damn thing doesn't work at all. Every single time the thing has to access a song it locks up. One time when i rset the thing it wouldn't even reboot, an icon with a sad iPod came up with the address for the Apple iPod support site.I am convinced this fucking model of the iPod is crap. It's the fourth generation click wheel model without the color screen. Everytime it broke they sent me back a replacement of the same model. It's still under an Applecare plan, but I really don't want to recieve another fucking iPod that will break on me in 6 months. Has anyone else ever gotten an upgrade when getting a replacement? If so, any tips for me? I tend to pussy out of all real life confrontations, even over the phone. I'm going to call tomorrow.

PapaBear

08-21-2006, 10:36 PM

So, I bought that car stereo that I mentioned in my last post. They actually ended up sending me the <a href="http://www.roadmasterusa.com/stereos_car_vr3.php" target="_self">VRCD500SDU MODEL</a> instead of the the 400usb. I just installed it a few hours ago, and it ROCKS! No... it's not a high end stereo. I'm a simple man with simple needs.I can now plug my tiny USB flash drive directly into my car stereo to listen to MP3s, and my problem of bad Myfi FM transmitter reception is solved with the aux input jack. I wasn't expecting to get better sound, since I still have the same 4 speakers that came standard in my 2000 Chevy Prizm, but this new stereo sounds  WAY better than the standard GM supplied unit!All in all, I think it was 90 bucks well spent, for someone who spends most of his music and talk radio listening time in a car.

spoon

08-21-2006, 10:44 PM

Good to hear it worked out PB.

Reephdweller

09-30-2006, 02:47 PM

Okay, if I follow those directions Mikey and run the application, when I connect the iPod won't iTunes automatically launch itself and effectively overwrite the songs before I can backup everything?

mikeyboy

09-30-2006, 02:53 PM

Reefdweller wrote: Okay, if I follow those directions Mikey and run the application, when I connect the iPod won't iTunes automatically launch itself and effectively overwrite the songs before I can backup everything? It shouldn't.  Granted I haven't tried this method, but I do charge my ipod at work using my laptop rather than the computer that my ipod is synched with.  When I plug my ipod into my laptop, I get a message telling me that the ipod isn't synched with that computer and asks me whether I would like to erase the contents of my ipod and synch it to my laptop.  Obviously, I always choose no.  My point is that plugging your ipod into a new computer shouldn't automatically erase your ipod, and you have to affirmatively choose to have the ipod erased and synched with a new computer.

Reephdweller

09-30-2006, 03:03 PM

Ok...I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I'm just in paranoia mode about it. Thanks for the info.

Badinia

09-30-2006, 03:10 PM

Also, when you have the Ipod "mounted", you can click on the Ipod icon in the lower right of Itunes and turn off the automatic sync setting, which is for soccer moms and crybabies.  There is a message that comes up that says you'll have to manually take the Ipod off, and you say OK. Now you're free!  You can pull stuff off of other computers, friend's computers, etc.  You aren't The Man's whipping boy any more.

This message was edited by Badinia on 9-30-06 @ 7:10 PM

Garyisajoke

09-30-2006, 03:49 PM

I've got a question about my Creative Vision: M but it's applicable to the black Ipod as well. Basically, it's scratched to hell from the few times I've taken it out of its case. Does anyone know a good way to get rid of these scratches?

boeman

09-30-2006, 07:34 PM

a light abrasive compound may help (very light auto polich... or maybe even furniture polish)

Reephdweller

10-02-2006, 03:59 AM

Well it worked. I installed iTunes and the podutil program, connected the ipod and it came right up asking me what to do. iTunes does also launch though it gave me a message asking for me to let it install some ipod software. I ignored that as I assumed doing that would probably sync it up and wipe my stuff off. The pod util program worked very easily. The only annoying thing was that every 50 songs it would pop up a reminder to buy the program and you need to click the pop up off to get it to continue. I had over 2550 songs so I had to do that a couple of times, but it was worth it. All my songs are now backed up on my external. I'm also going to back that up to dvd tonight as well. It went pretty well. Now to rebuild my system. Joy.

Don Stugots

10-02-2006, 04:17 AM

Reefdweller wrote: Well it worked. I installed iTunes and the podutil program, connected the ipod and it came right up asking me what to do. iTunes does also launch though it gave me a message asking for me to let it install some ipod software. I ignored that as I assumed doing that would probably sync it up and wipe my stuff off. The pod util program worked very easily. The only annoying thing was that every 50 songs it would pop up a reminder to buy the program and you need to click the pop up off to get it to continue. I had over 2550 songs so I had to do that a couple of times, but it was worth it. All my songs are now backed up on my external. I'm also going to back that up to dvd tonight as well. It went pretty well. Now to rebuild my system. Joy.Regina gave me a new ipod as a wedding gift this weekend i need to get my 2000 songs from the old one to the new.  should i try this method?

TooCute

10-02-2006, 06:36 AM

[quote]Reefdweller wrote: Well it worked. I
installed iTunes and the podutil program, connected the ipod and it came
right up asking me what to do. iTunes does also launch though it gave me a
message asking for me to let it install some ipod software. I ignored that as I
assumed doing that would probably sync it up and wipe my stuff off. The pod
util program worked very easily. The only annoying thing was that every 50
songs it would pop up a reminder to buy the program and you need to click
the pop up off to get it to continue. I had over 2550 songs so I had to do
that a couple of times, but it was worth it. All my songs are now backed up
on my external. I'm also going toÿback that up to dvdÿtonight as
well. It went pretty well. Now to rebuild my system. Joy.[/
quote]

Let itunes install the new ipod software. Apple releases new software from
time to time - eg the newest release now allows me to download ipod
games, do gapless playback, and vastly improved the scrolling through
artists/songs. It shouldn't erase anything.

mikeyboy

10-02-2006, 06:43 AM

There are some cool features to the new version of iTunes, but I'm also having a problem.  I purchased a few TV shows through the iTunes store over the past year.  When I installed the new iTunes software, some of those shows were erased from my ipod.  They are still on my hard drive and are still playable through iTunes, but they are no longer on my ipod.  Anyone know anything about this?

badorties

10-02-2006, 07:02 AM

the new version of itunes isn't completely bug free, if you're running XP and are sound drivers, there's a few conflicts

Tenbatsuzen

11-29-2006, 06:03 AM

I'm kind of an Ipod newbie, so bear with me. Because I'm ADD and flip around to a lot of music, my Ipod battery loses charge very quickly.My computer at work does NOT have Itunes installed.  All I want to do is charge up my ipod while at work... can I plug in the USB cord and not have my Ipod's library wiped?

badorties

11-29-2006, 06:37 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: I'm kind of an Ipod newbie, so bear with me. Because I'm ADD and flip around to a lot of music, my Ipod battery loses charge very quickly.My computer at work does NOT have Itunes installed.  All I want to do is charge up my ipod while at work... can I plug in the USB cord and not have my Ipod's library wiped? i think if you switch things to manual in the itunes preference, it should work ... but if there's no itunes on the PC -- it might just charge by defaultor you could pickup a charger from any of the new cottage industries that've pooped up around the ipod

Tenbatsuzen

11-29-2006, 06:47 AM

OK, here's what happened... I plugged it in, and it's charging, but it's got the do-not-disconnect icon up and I can't turn it on.  I can eject it, and regain control of the Ipod, but then it indicates it's not charging.

Death Metal Moe

11-29-2006, 06:51 AM

Man, reading these iPod problems brings back memories of my last 2 that were replaced under warranty.  The things are cheap, get that extra year of replacements from Apple.  It'll pay for itself on the 1st replacement.

badorties

11-29-2006, 07:12 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: OK, here's what happened... I plugged it in, and it's charging, but it's got the do-not-disconnect icon up and I can't turn it on.  I can eject it, and regain control of the Ipod, but then it indicates it's not charging.  in the taskbar (next to the clock) in the lower right corner, there's a "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ... click on it and it might list the ipod as a drive ... select it and then you should be able to safely remove the hardwarethat or just power down the PC and remove ipod

mikeyboy

11-29-2006, 07:25 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: I'm kind of an Ipod newbie, so bear with me. Because I'm ADD and flip around to a lot of music, my Ipod battery loses charge very quickly.My computer at work does NOT have Itunes installed.  All I want to do is charge up my ipod while at work... can I plug in the USB cord and not have my Ipod's library wiped? The short answer is yes.  You just can't listen while you're charging.

yomudder21

11-29-2006, 07:46 AM

I have this problem with my inno..........Whenever I am recording RandF or OandA, it never breaks up the segments, so changing the pad data does nothing for me.  So my first RandF file of the day is always like an hour + long.  Does this happen to anyone else? It is funny that I had no problems when I had my crappy Tao XM2Go (god that thing was a piece of junk).

Tenbatsuzen

11-29-2006, 08:07 AM

mikeyboy wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: I'm kind of an Ipod newbie, so bear with me. Because I'm ADD and flip around to a lot of music, my Ipod battery loses charge very quickly.My computer at work does NOT have Itunes installed.  All I want to do is charge up my ipod while at work... can I plug in the USB cord and not have my Ipod's library wiped? The short answer is yes.  You just can't listen while you're charging.Actually... I did some research. In the taskbar, the "safely remove hardware" stops everything cold.  It kills access, power, etc, effectively shutting down the connection. However, if you go into "My Computer", right click the drive that the Ipod is listed as, and select "eject", it'll turn off the access between computer and Ipod (removing the do not connect stop sign) but maintain charging the Ipod. Thanks for everyone helping out!  It's working great now, and I have a full charge and can flip around.

Terry0714

11-29-2006, 08:07 AM

YTou can get a wallcharger & plug it into any electrical outlet.. Thats what i hd to do because my computer is soooo old it does not charge the ipod.. This was it actually charges faster. GL

Reynolds

11-29-2006, 12:16 PM

I work in a freezer warehouse, and we arent allowed to use any kind of headphones at work, so I built a rio forge sport 512 mb with a 4 gb SD card into a headband.  The whole deal cost me about 150 bucks.  And I can fit like 1000 tracks onto it.  I also super glued a piece of plastic over the pause button, so I can tap the back of my head to pause it if someone talks to me.  It has a built in FM radio in it as well so I can keep a myfi with me and listen.  Here are some pics. <img src="http://www.tequiller.com/hat1.jpg" border="0" width="352" height="264" /> Looks like a regular headband, its actually a gater (neckwarmer) folded in half with all the pieces inside.<img src="http://www.tequiller.com/hat2.jpg" border="0" width="360" height="269" /> Here you can see the Mp3 player, and two headphones that line up with my ears, and the piece of white plastic i glued on the pause button.  All the stuff is velcroed in, so i can remove them and wash it. Im quite proud of my invention and the envy of my coworkers

Don Stugots

11-29-2006, 12:28 PM

yomudder21 wrote: I have this problem with my inno..........Whenever I am recording RandF or OandA, it never breaks up the segments, so changing the pad data does nothing for me. So my first RandF file of the day is always like an hour + long. Does this happen to anyone else? It is funny that I had no problems when I had my crappy Tao XM2Go (god that thing was a piece of junk).  the Tao works almost perfect for me.  for some reason it records at unscheduled times and misses some scheduled times.  Other than that it is great.

EliSnow

11-29-2006, 12:28 PM

mikeyboy wrote: There are some cool features to the new version of iTunes, but I'm also having a problem.  I purchased a few TV shows through the iTunes store over the past year.  When I installed the new iTunes software, some of those shows were erased from my ipod.  They are still on my hard drive and are still playable through iTunes, but they are no longer on my ipod.  Anyone know anything about this?Have you checked to see if the software on your iPod needs updating?

mikeyboy

11-29-2006, 12:38 PM

EliSnow wrote: mikeyboy wrote: There are some cool features to the new version of iTunes, but I'm also having a problem.  I purchased a few TV shows through the iTunes store over the past year.  When I installed the new iTunes software, some of those shows were erased from my ipod.  They are still on my hard drive and are still playable through iTunes, but they are no longer on my ipod.  Anyone know anything about this?Have you checked to see if the software on your iPod needs updating?  Actually I figured out my problem soon after I posted.  The default settings on the new iTunes software is that it will only transfer podcasts and tv shows to the iPod that have not already been watched.  The value of this feature is that once something is watched, it gets maintained on your iTunes but gets removed from your iPod when you update so as not to take up iPod space.  It's just a question on changing the settings.

EliSnow

11-29-2006, 12:48 PM

mikeyboy wrote: EliSnow wrote: mikeyboy wrote: There are some cool features to the new version of iTunes, but I'm also having a problem.  I purchased a few TV shows through the iTunes store over the past year.  When I installed the new iTunes software, some of those shows were erased from my ipod.  They are still on my hard drive and are still playable through iTunes, but they are no longer on my ipod.  Anyone know anything about this?Have you checked to see if the software on your iPod needs updating?  Actually I figured out my problem soon after I posted.  The default settings on the new iTunes software is that it will only transfer podcasts and tv shows to the iPod that have not already been watched.  The value of this feature is that once something is watched, it gets maintained on your iTunes but gets removed from your iPod when you update so as not to take up iPod space.  It's just a question on changing the settings.That's a pretty good feature, as long as you are aware of it.  I've only watched one TV show on my iPod, so I didn't realize it existed.

Gaia

11-29-2006, 01:05 PM

I am an Ipod newbie as well.  I got mine in August, and I have some tool videos I wanted on my ipod, my sisiter said to convert them so they may play on my ipod, I converted them, downloaded them onto my ipod; but  they had no sound. Today I decided to plug the ipod in and do some stuff to it,  I just downloaded the newer version of itunes and it said it couldnt put those files onto the ipod, but when I look at the videos in my itunes library it says they have already been converted. It has been about 2 months since I have even looked at this thing. When I cant figure something out it just frustrates me and I dont want to deal with it, thats why I guess I have only used it 2 or 3 times since I got it. I also have 2 other mp3 players I use on a daily basis that are sooo easy to use, so I guess I just stuck with them.   Maybe im just getting old. newfangled contraptions!!!!!

drew190

11-30-2006, 11:13 AM

I have a nano and 30g video, Mine are both working great, hardly ever gave me issues, and it's unfreazing is easy to do. Zune does have some cool features, but that sharing only last for three days then you cannot use it.

Freitag

11-12-2007, 06:41 AM

Bump!

OK. Again, Ipod newbie.

The Ipod I have now is currently tied into my desktop. However, I've been considering wiping the computer and refurbishing it for Liz.

Is there a way I can disassociate my Ipod with the desktop and re-associate it with a new computer without losing what's currently on the Ipod?

I have about 5000 songs on there and I don't want to lose them.

mikeyboy

11-12-2007, 06:44 AM

cupcakelove

11-12-2007, 06:44 AM