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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.

Standard playback controls

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

How To Adjust volume

Adjust volume output using the volume slider.

How To Set the volume level for a...

Set sound output for a particular file using the volume adjustment slider.

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

Repeat songs and playlists. Repeat a currently playing item or all on a playlist.

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.

How To use Smart Playlist

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.

How To Customize the iTunes Window

Customize display. Select view mode and display size

How To Use_the_Search_Option

Use the Search option. Enter input into search field to find an item.

How To Browse_the_Store_using_Quick_Links

Browse the iTunes Store launching the browser using Quick Links.

How To Use_Power_Search_under_Quick_Links

Use Power Search using a combination of search criteria to find a specific item.

How To Preview

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.

How To Buy TV Show Episodes

How to buy a single episode of a TV show.

How To Buy a TV Show Season or Series

Buy a past or current series of a TV show.

How To Add applications to iPhone or iPod...

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

How To Download podcasts

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

How To Subscribe and Unsubscribe to Podcasts

Subscribe to podcasts. Download the most recent episode and new ones as they come. Also...

How To View Downloaded Podcasts

View downloaded podcasts. Learn to use play controls.

How To Subscribe to a podcast without using...

Subscribe to podcasts directly from podcast directories or other websites without using...

How To Authorize a computer to play iTunes...

Protect copyright. Authorize upto five computers to play iTunes Store purchases. Learn...

How To View your purchase history

Access your Apple Account Information page to view purchase history. Report a problem,...

How To Give gifts - Introduction

Learn about various kinds of gifting using the iTunes Store.

How To Redeem a gift or allowance

Redeem a gift or allowance from the iTunes Store using an existing account or creating a...

How To Restrict access to explicit content

Use the Parental Control setting to restrict access to explicit content. Password...

How To Download and Install iTunes for...

A step by step guide to download and install iTunes on a Windows PC.

The Source List

The location, sections and contents of the Source List on the iTunes interface.

The List View

Use the List View to browse through iTunes library and playlists. Set basic display...

The Grid View

Use the Grid View to browse through iTunes library and playlists. Customize display...

Introduction to the iTunes Store

Learn about the iTunes Store. An overview of what it offers.

Guided Tour of the iTunes Store

A Store overview using the Home Page. A detailed look at navigation and links to content...

Introduction to Playlists

Playlists defined and categorized - an introduction.

How To Find CD information on the internet

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

How To Edit Song information

Two ways to edit song information. Learn how to leave file name on the hard disk...

How To Add artwork to songs and other items

Two ways to add artwork : adding manually or downloading from the iTunes Store.

How To Find an item to buy

Three ways to locate an item in the iTunes Store.

Purchase options

Learn to use the 1-Click or Wish List options while purchasing from the iTunes Store.

How To Pre-order items

Sort through and pre-order items not yet released for sale. Automatically download...

How To Make sure you have all your iTunes...

Enable automatic checking to make sure you have all your purchases. Check for available...

How To Set Up an Allowance

Set up an allowance. Gift a specific redeemable monthly amount.

How To Prevent an item from opening iTunes...

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.

Symbols used in iTunes

iTunes uses a variety of icons as visual indicators.This icon indicates a videoThis icon indicates a PDF fileThese animated arrows show up during an active download.This moving zigzag indicates there's an active import underway.This green checkmark signals that import is complete.This exclamation mark next to a song shows the item can't be located.It may have been moved or deleted.This is a broadcast icon. This black checkmark against an...

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Apple iTunes

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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