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I Just Got an iPod - Now What?
A Beginner's Guide to the iPod

By Sam Costello, About.com

The iPod Classic

Apple iPod Classic

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So, you’re the proud owner of a shiny new iPod. Whether it came as a birthday present, a holiday gift, or was something you treated yourself to, when the wrapping paper and plastic came off, you felt that charge of excitement. You’re going to have a lot of fun with your new toy.

You may be asking yourself, though – especially if this is your first iPod, where do I begin? This page gives you quick access to the articles on this site that you’ll find most useful in the early stages of setting up and using your iPod.

There’s a lot more to learn when it comes to more advanced use, of course, but the things that follow below are what you’re likely to need to know in the first days or weeks of having an iPod.

iPod Set Up

Setting Up Your New iPod

Installing iTunes
On Mac | On Windows

Getting Music for Your iPod

How to Get Songs Off Your CDs and onto Your iPod

Websites Offering Free Music Downloads

Adding and Deleting Songs from your iPod


Buying Music at the iTunes Store

Creating an iTunes Store Account

Buying Songs from the iTunes Store

>>More iPod How Tos


Troubleshooting Your iPod

Resetting various iPod models


iPod Glossary

Definition of iPod Syncing

DRM, Licenses, and Authorization

>>More definitions of iPod terms

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