How to manually sync an ipod

 · When you manually manage content on iPod nano, you must always eject iPod nano from iTunes before you disconnect it. See "Eject iPod nano:" on page Add a song or other item manually: 1 In iTunes, click Music or another item below Library on the left side of the iTunes window. 2 Drag a song or other item to iPod nano in the device list.  · Learn what to do if you don't see the icon. From the list under Settings on Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Reset iTunes to sync automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 Deselect "Manually manage music." 3 Select the Music and Podcasts tabs, and select your sync options. 4 Click Apply. Click the iPod button. The Summary sync page appears, displaying sync options. Select the Manually Manage Music and Videos check box (on an iPod shuffle, select Manually Manage Music; if the iPod touch is synced to iTunes Match, select Manually Manage Videos).

Set iTunes to manage content manually: 1. In iTunes Preferences, click Devices, and then select “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from. syncing automatically.”. 2. In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3. In the Options section, select “Manually manage music.”. 4. Reset iTunes to sync automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 Deselect "Manually manage music." 3 Select the Music and Podcasts tabs, and select your sync options. 4 Click Apply. Sync or remove content using iTunes. Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer with a USB cable. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window. Learn what to do if you don't see the icon. From the list under Settings on the left side of the iTunes window, click the type of content that you want to sync or remove.

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