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Apple iTunes

Buttons

An introduction to the buttons appearing on the iTunes window, their location and...

Menu Items

An introduction to the iTunes Menu with a look at the sub-menu options and functions.

How To Import music or video already on...

Two ways to import music or videos from computer storage to iTunes.

How To Import Music from CDs

Import music from CD to iTunes. Import tracks selectively if desired.

How To Listen to a CD

Use iTunes to listen to a CD. Play selected tracks, shuffle or repeat tracks.

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Use standard playback controls to play, pause, rewind or fast forward.

How To Adjust volume

Adjust volume output using the volume slider.

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How To set Common Volume Setting

Play all media files at the same volume irrespective of individual settings.

How To Shuffle songs

Enable shuffle mode to play songs in random order.

How To Repeat songs

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How To Manage Video Playback

Set viewing options for movies, TV shows or music videos. Manage language, subtitle and...

How To use Standard playlist

Learn to create a standard playlist by adding tracks from the library.

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Create smart playlists by setting rules and learn how to modify them.

How To use iTunes DJ

Create the party-use iTunes DJ. Control play order and guest access.

How To Enter and view lyrics

Enter lyrics manually or download from the internet to view while playing.

How To Save a copy of a song in a new file...

Convert and save a song in a different file format while retaining the original.

How To Search your library or a playlist

Use the search option to search your library or a playlist for an item.

How To Backup the library

Backup library content using backup disks. Restore backup when required.

How To Move music using the Backup feature

Use backup disks to move music to a new computer.

How To Delete songs, playlists, or other...

Two ways to delete songs, playlists or other items. Delete permanently from computer or...

How To Delete Items from Playlists

Delete an item from a playlist. See how it remains in the library.

How To Delete Playlists

Delete a playlist. See how its contents remain in iTunes.

How To Burn a CD

Create a playlist and burn it on a CD. Assign CD title, burning speed and format.

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Customize display. Select view mode and display size

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Get a thirty seconds preview before buying an item from the iTunes Store.

How To Buy TV shows - Introduction

Buy single episodes or entire seasons of TV shows.

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Download applications from the App Store. Sync to iPhone or iPod touch.

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Download podcasts from the iTunes Store. Get free podcast episodes.

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Retrieve track names and other information from the internet for an inserted CD.

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Disable access to the iTunes Store to prevent an item from opening it. Password protect...

Symbols used in iTunes

A guide to various symbols appearing on the iTunes interface as visual indicators.

Import music or video already on computer

You can add compatible media files, stored on your computer hard disk, to the iTunes library.

You can do this in two ways.

First, select the file in a window.

Drag it to the iTunes window and drop it on Music under Library.

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With iTunes in the Cloud, the music, apps, and books you purchase automatically appear on all your devices. Or you can download only the stuff you want — including movies and TV shows — to just the devices you want.

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